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Our Brewing Philosophy:
Fresh...Innovative...and barrel-aged(sour and non sour).
The Answer you've been waiting for.

Founder and Chief Beer Officer, An Bui has gained international recognition in his years spent working at his family-owned restaurant, Mekong, the Vietnamese eatery located in Richmond, Virginia. Founded in 1995, Mekong flourished into an award-winning spot for beer enthusiasts because of its wide variety of rare and international beers and expansive food menu. After years of spreading his passion for craft beer to the local community and throughout, Bui decided to take things a step further. On September 2, 2014, An opened the doors to The Answer Brewpub, his very own craft brewery. Featuring 56 taps, 2 bars, and an exceptional stage area for live music, The Answer has become another means of An’s continuous vision to expand the Richmond beer community.
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Theydon_Bois (48345) reviewed
El Diablo Flama - Coconut from The Answer
9 months ago
8.1/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8.5
Panda at home, thanks to Dave, 18/12/2025.
Pitch black topped with a thin tan head that soon vanishes.
Nose is chocolate, coconut shavings, molasses, toasted brown sugars.
Taste comprises maple syrup, molasses, brown sugar melt, figs, light spice, toffee fudge, vanilla.
Full bodied, oily feel, semi drying close with a balanced rising boost.
Solid pastry affair.
Tried on 18 Dec 2025 at 20:42
WingmanWillis (39655) ticked
El Diablo Flama - Coconut from The Answer
9 months ago
8.3/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8.5 Texture 9 Overall 8
Tried from Bottle from Brew Export UK on 09 Dec 2025 at 22:36
Theydon_Bois (48345) reviewed
Hoptone: Juicy Jaune from The Answer
10 months ago
7.8/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 7.5 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Panda at home, thanks to the Wingmane, 17/11/2025.
Hazed orange topped with an off white cap that thins to a swirl.
Nose is orange pith, grass, pineapple, mandarin, pine resin.
Taste comprises orange zest, pine resin, dank chimes, grass, guava, mandarin.
Medium bodied, fine carbonation, semi drying close spliced with juicy come resinous hop bitterness allied to a mellow boost.
Solid DIPA.
Tried on 17 Nov 2025 at 19:56
Theydon_Bois (48345) reviewed
Hoptone: Flocc-less Flambe from The Answer
10 months ago
7.8/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7.5 Flavor 7.5 Texture 8 Overall 8
Panda at home, thanks to the Wingmane, 13/11/2025.
Moderately hazed golden orange topped with an off white cap.
Nose is bitter orange, grass, grapefruit, pine needle, melon.
Taste comprises orange pith, grapefruit, pine needle, subtle hop spice, mandarin, grass.
Medium bodied, fine carbonation, light drying close with a mellow buzz of alcohol.
Solid well rounded DIPA.
Tried on 14 Nov 2025 at 00:04
WingmanWillis (39655) ticked
Hoptone: Juicy Jaune from The Answer
10 months ago
7.8/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7.5 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Tried from Can from Brew Export UK on 11 Nov 2025 at 21:38
WingmanWillis (39655) ticked
Hoptone: Flocc-less Flambe from The Answer
10 months ago
7.8/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7.5 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Tried from Can from Brew Export UK on 11 Nov 2025 at 21:25
solidfunk (22755) reviewed
Regulators Mound Up from The Answer
11 months ago
7.4/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 7 Overall 8
Oak, sharp coffee--a little too sharp, comes off vegetably. Pours black with mocha head and lacing. A little bitter with some sweetness and tang from the oak. Some caramel, coconut.
Tried from Draft on 16 Oct 2025 at 14:51
Staleandfunny (6545) ticked
Anson Bock from The Answer
1 year ago
8.4/10
From Benny! This beer was awesome!
Tried from Can on 01 Sep 2025 at 16:52
jgb9348 (12478) reviewed
Stonefruit Triple Popsicle from The Answer
1 year ago
7.5/10 — Appearance 7 Aroma 7.5 Flavor 7.5 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
A: fully opaque peach coloured body | super thin off-white head
A: apricots (duh!) | tart oranges | icing sugar
F: floral | tart fruits | tropically
T: rich fruit | strong wheat | alcohol burn on finish
O: enjoyable | true-to-name | great-for-style & reminiscent of Boiler Brewing beers from Lincoln, Nebraska

10 oz pour on draught | The Answer Brewpub (Mekong was closed for the weekend) | 30-August-2025 | US$8,00 | sampled: 30-August-2025, with my family of five
Tried from Draft at The Answer Brewpub on 30 Aug 2025 at 15:45
jgb9348 (12478) reviewed
Triple 3 Scoops: Passionfruit, Lemonade, Mango from The Answer
1 year ago
6.5/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 6.5 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
A: rich opaque orange body | no head at all
A: tang powder | alcohol | mangoes
F: tart passionfruit | big orange notes | easy wheats
T: oat body | rich fruits | noticeable soured lemons
O: interesting | rich throughout | just about works, but very rich

5 ounce pour on draught | The Answer Brewpub (Mekong was closed for the weekend) | 30-August-2025 | US$5,00 | sampled: 30-August-2025, with my family of five
Tried from Draft at The Answer Brewpub on 30 Aug 2025 at 15:38