About
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.
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.
8.4/10
Been awhile since I’ve had The Answer. Almond coconut creamy chocolate. Thick
Tried
from Crowler
on 16 Apr 2025
at 01:42
8/10
Star Wars brew in an old glass lol
Tried
from Can
on 06 Apr 2025
at 22:42
8.3/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 8.5
Flavor 8.5
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
30th March 2025
Panda thanks to Wingman. Clear deep brown beer, a few tan bubbles live lonely and mayfly lives. Smooth palate, reasonable fine carbonation. Soft dark malts, very rich, some good fudge brings this up to pastry level. Coffee? A little on the end with soft espresso. Smooth finish shows a bit of fruity bourbon barrel. Dangerously drinkable.
Panda thanks to Wingman. Clear deep brown beer, a few tan bubbles live lonely and mayfly lives. Smooth palate, reasonable fine carbonation. Soft dark malts, very rich, some good fudge brings this up to pastry level. Coffee? A little on the end with soft espresso. Smooth finish shows a bit of fruity bourbon barrel. Dangerously drinkable.
Tried
on 30 Mar 2025
at 18:42
7/10
Big juicy fruity number with lots of pithy grapefruit and lemon, citrus peel, mango and lychee, pineapple, accents of gooseberry and melon, touch of citrus rind bitterness, big juicy fruity and hoppy into the finish. Works well, very nice.
Tried
from Can
on 26 Mar 2025
at 12:06
7.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Panda at home, thanks to Dave, 23/03/2025.
Black with a tan head that thins to spotting and a swirl.
Nose is chocolate pot, sweet malts, brown sugar dusting, toffee fudge, vanilla essence.
Taste comprises rich chocolate, herb, brown sugar melt, molasses, toffee fudge.
Medium bodied with bite, fine carbonation, semi drying close
Okay sipper but overly sweet and lacking some balance.
Black with a tan head that thins to spotting and a swirl.
Nose is chocolate pot, sweet malts, brown sugar dusting, toffee fudge, vanilla essence.
Taste comprises rich chocolate, herb, brown sugar melt, molasses, toffee fudge.
Medium bodied with bite, fine carbonation, semi drying close
Okay sipper but overly sweet and lacking some balance.
Tried
on 23 Mar 2025
at 17:13
8.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8.5
Texture 8
Overall 8
Tried
from Crowler
on 12 Mar 2025
at 07:12
8.3/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8.5
Flavor 8.5
Texture 8
Overall 8
Tried
from Crowler
on 10 Mar 2025
at 22:16
7.5/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 7
Overall 7
Green mango and green onion. A little passion fruit. Nice balance. A little hint of pineapple yogurt. Hop tang finish. Can from advent calendar.
Tried
from Can
from
The Brew Shop (Courthouse)
on 28 Feb 2025
at 23:30
8.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8.5
Flavor 8.5
Texture 9
Overall 8.5
26th February 2025
Stumpy panda thanks to Wingman. Near opaque dark brown beer, a small bubbly tan head dissapates in a jiffy. Smooth and slightly viscous palate, modest fine carbonation, suits this brew just fine. Rich luxuriant chocolate malts, a good mid of 65/35 dark and milk chocolate. Sweet biscuit and cream flavours and a mild fruity chocolate. Smooth finish. Lovely pastry affair, very smooth, very rich and very blinking quaffable.
Stumpy panda thanks to Wingman. Near opaque dark brown beer, a small bubbly tan head dissapates in a jiffy. Smooth and slightly viscous palate, modest fine carbonation, suits this brew just fine. Rich luxuriant chocolate malts, a good mid of 65/35 dark and milk chocolate. Sweet biscuit and cream flavours and a mild fruity chocolate. Smooth finish. Lovely pastry affair, very smooth, very rich and very blinking quaffable.
Tried
on 26 Feb 2025
at 19:22
8.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
Panda at home, thanks to the Wingman, 22/02/2025.
Black topped with a khaki cap that thins to a swirl.
Nose is chocolate, dark malts, spice, honeycomb, molasses.
Taste comprises chocolate melt, toffee, fudge, brown sugars, chocolate icing, molasses.
Full bodied, oily feel, light drying close with a balanced rising boost.
Fun pastry.
Black topped with a khaki cap that thins to a swirl.
Nose is chocolate, dark malts, spice, honeycomb, molasses.
Taste comprises chocolate melt, toffee, fudge, brown sugars, chocolate icing, molasses.
Full bodied, oily feel, light drying close with a balanced rising boost.
Fun pastry.
Tried
on 22 Feb 2025
at 17:52