Basic City Beer Company

Microbrewery in Waynesboro, Virginia, United States πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ
Associated with 2 Venues

Established in 2016

Contact
1010 E Main St, Waynesboro, VA, 22980, United States
Description
"Basic City Beer Co draws a brand from the smolderings and lore of a 'Lost Town'- Basic City, Virginia: Circa 1899- to reclaim the enduring American Spirit from this pre-prohibition, Industrial era & to Repurpose the Intoxicating Lure of the American Dream.
Oh! and we make damn good Craft Beer too!"

-Bart Lanman-The Mayor of Basic City

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7.8/10 β€” Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8
Keg at Draft Taproom. Hazy amber, large creamy white head, good retention. Aroma of resin, lemon, lime, pale malt. Taste is citrus, lemon, lemon meringue, tropical fruit, pale malt. Medium bodied, lingering bitterness. 2700th Virginia rating!
Tried from Draft on 04 Jan 2018 at 17:12

7.2/10 β€” Appearance 6 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 7
Draft taproom. Pours black. Aroma is sweet vanilla and chocolate, not overly strong. Flavor is dark chocolate, sweet vanilla extract, caramel. Sweet but not cloying. Nice.
Tried from Draft on 27 Dec 2017 at 16:22

7.6/10 β€” Appearance 4 Aroma 9 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 8.5
Keg at Draft Taproom. Dark brown, thin creamy tan head, good retention. Aroma of chocolate brownies, vanilla. Taste is vanilla extract, vanilla, cocoa. Thin Medium bodied. Nice.
Tried from Draft on 27 Dec 2017 at 16:18

7.2/10 β€” Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Tallboy can from Beer Run. Black, large foamy brown head, good retention. Aroma of pine, resin, roast. The taste is roast, green and resiny hops. Really green and raw. Medium bodied, mild carbonation, moderate lingering bitterness.
Tried from Can on 26 Dec 2017 at 17:50

6.5/10 β€” Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6
$3.95 pint can from Wine Warehouse. Pours slightly hazy golden with a soft beige head. Aroma is citrus rind, mango, tropical fruit. Flavor is melon, orange and grapefruit peel, pine. Too much melon flavor for me to love this.
Tried from Can on 20 Dec 2017 at 17:10

7.6/10 β€” Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
$3.85 (I think) can from Wine Warehouse. Pours black with a tan head. Aroma is deep citrus, toasted barley, caramel, dark fruit, coffee, anise. Flavor is roasted malt, citrus including but not limited to orange, coffee, light chocolate, pine, sweet stone fruit, caramel. Bitter, dry. Flavorful and delightful.
Tried from Can on 20 Dec 2017 at 15:08

7.2/10 β€” Appearance 6 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 7
16 oz. can. Pitch black liquid with thin tan head. Aroma is bold vanilla bean, mild roast, and chocolate. Flavor is mostly the same with a mild lingering vanilla bean, roast backbone is mild. Body is a bit "thin" for a imperial stout. Overall, not bad at all, can't really hang with the big boys but decent.
Tried from Can on 15 Dec 2017 at 16:00

6/10 β€” Appearance 4 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 4 Overall 7
Draft: Lemon zest nose. Cloudy amber, headless. Dry coriander, breadcrust. Medium body, harsh mouthfeel.
Tried from Draft on 01 Nov 2017 at 20:00

7.1/10 β€” Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 8.5
Tap outside at Commenwealth restaurant in Charlottesville. Rich golden colored. Light nose is grains and citrus. Tastes of soft citrus, pine, grain and mandarin oranges. Soft but pleasant palate. Easy drinking.
Tried from Draft on 03 Oct 2017 at 16:37

7.2/10 β€” Appearance 6 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 7
Tap at the brewery. Pours golden with a small white head. Aroma is cat piss, orange, pine. Flavor is juicy citrus, floral hops. Clean, fresh, bight. Tasty.
Tried from Draft on 26 Aug 2017 at 16:20