About
Commonwealth Brewing Co was founded as the manifestation of one family’s love for making uncompromising, exceptional beer and sharing the experiences with friends. The spark of inspiration was ignited during a revelatory European brewery and beer hall tour while Jeramy was visiting Natalie, who was traveling (aka wandering) abroad for two years. But it wasn’t until 2013, after years of stove top excellence, beer geekery and a house too full of brewing equipment, that it was time to fully embrace the craft beer lifestyle.

Commonwealth opened Sept 6, 2015 as a result of next level commitment, mild insanity, family, friends and a profound sense of purpose. Since then, we’ve grown into a tight knit band of like minded people who believe beer should be adventurous, diverse, extremely drinkable, and defy boundaries. We honor farmhouse traditions, huge hop American styles, and the complex depths of wild fermentations.

Located inside a fully renovated, former fire and rescue station built in 1962 and nestled in a funky beach cottage community (flip flops mandatory) on the Chesapeake Bay in Virginia Beach, our facility is complete with a double garage bay tasting room, private event spaces, an outdoor beer garden, and a conditioned barrel cellar housing hundreds of barrels of mixed fermentations for long term aging.
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Can, undated, drunk 11/9/18.
Moderately hazy, rosy-peach. White head to cover.
Intense nose with juicy fruit and tons of soft yeast ester. Tangerine juice, meyer lemon and soft honey. No alcohol, flaw or resin.
Soft and juicy with a hint of powdered sugar, lemon, peach and tangerine. Honey changes to cracker. Lovely citeus and fruity yeast with low bubble gum and just zero aggressiveness. Tight, low carbonation and strong attenuation. Just enough bitterness to keep it balanced.
Tried from Can on 10 Nov 2018 at 01:10

8.4/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 9 Texture 8 Overall 8.5
16 oz can poured into a tulip. Hazy orange with off-white head. Aromas of guava, tropical and stone fruits. Tastes of big guava, tropical fruit, tart citrus. Light body with a dry finish. Tasty and refreshing.
Tried from Can on 09 Nov 2018 at 05:04

8.4/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 9 Texture 8 Overall 8.5
16 oz can poured into a willi becher. Hazy orange with off-white head. Aromas of candied orange, citrus, tropical fruit, floral notes. Tastes of citrus, tropical fruit, stone fruit, candied orange. Medium body with a dry finish.
Tried from Can on 08 Nov 2018 at 02:02

8.4/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 10 Overall 8.5
Pounder: Orange nose, with hints of dandelion. Cloudy orange, medium head, nice lace. Orange and honey. Full body, soft carbonation. Great stuff!
Tried on 07 Nov 2018 at 23:58

8.4/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 9 Texture 8 Overall 8.5
16 oz can poured into a willi becher. Hazy yellowish orange with off-white head. Aromas of tropical fruit, citrus, floral. Tastes of big tropical fruit, citrus, floral, light pine. Medium body with a dry finish. Tasty.
Tried from Can on 05 Nov 2018 at 04:03

7.9/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8.5
Pounder: Grapefruit and grass nose. Opaque pale orange, medium head, nice lace. Orange and cocoa, grapefruit. Medium body, soft carbonation.
Tried on 04 Nov 2018 at 02:27

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7 oz pour on draft at Novemberfest. Slightly hazy yellow with off-white head. Aromas of wine, oak, stone fruit. Tastes of oak, white wine, stone fruit, tropical fruit. Medium body with a dry finish.
Tried from Draft on 03 Nov 2018 at 23:57

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7 oz pour shared at Novemberfest. Black with tan head. Aromas of roast, dark chocolate, coffee, oak. Tastes of roast, hazelnut, light vanilla, chocolate, oak. Full body with a dry finish.
Tried on 03 Nov 2018 at 23:55

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11-1-18 cans from HCB
Tried from Can on 02 Nov 2018 at 00:04

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Can HCB 10-31-18
Tried from Can on 31 Oct 2018 at 02:09