South Street Brewery
Microbrewery
in
Charlottesville,
Virginia,
United States 🇺🇸
Owned by
Blue Mountain Brewery
Associated Venue: South Street Brewery
Established in 1998
Contact
106 West South St, Charlottesville, VA, 22902, United States
Description
Charlottesville’s original brewery located one block off the downtown mall.
Welcome to the rebirth of Charlottesville’s longest-running brewery and pub! South Street Brewery was purchased in 2014 by Blue Mountain Brewery, whose owners have a deep connection with this storied brewing establishment. Two of Blue
Mountain’s founders—Mandi and Taylor Smack—both worked for South Street over a decade ago, Taylor having been the brewer from late 2001 until early 2007. Our company is
committed to maintaining and revitalizing this important Charlottesville landmark and gathering place.
We hope you enjoy our expanded beer offerings, including venerated South Street originals that helped shape the Central Virginia beer scene, as well as new beers reflecting the diversity and experimentation that is the heart of American craft brewing.
Admin Note: Originally established in 1998, South Street Brewery was purchased by Blue Mountain Brewery owners Taylor and Mandi Smack in 2014. Taylor Smack brewed at South Street Brewery for 5 years before founding Blue Mountain.
Welcome to the rebirth of Charlottesville’s longest-running brewery and pub! South Street Brewery was purchased in 2014 by Blue Mountain Brewery, whose owners have a deep connection with this storied brewing establishment. Two of Blue
Mountain’s founders—Mandi and Taylor Smack—both worked for South Street over a decade ago, Taylor having been the brewer from late 2001 until early 2007. Our company is
committed to maintaining and revitalizing this important Charlottesville landmark and gathering place.
We hope you enjoy our expanded beer offerings, including venerated South Street originals that helped shape the Central Virginia beer scene, as well as new beers reflecting the diversity and experimentation that is the heart of American craft brewing.
Admin Note: Originally established in 1998, South Street Brewery was purchased by Blue Mountain Brewery owners Taylor and Mandi Smack in 2014. Taylor Smack brewed at South Street Brewery for 5 years before founding Blue Mountain.
6.4/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 7
Light roast, light coffee. Not a whole lot of personality here, and comes off pretty watery. Dark brown pour with ok head. Light cloying finish. Tap at brewery.
Tried
from Draft
at
South Street Brewery
on 03 Apr 2026
at 00:57
6.4/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Super caramel and candied fig. Way to sweet for my liking. Pours clear amber with ok head. Very sweet finish. Tap at brewery.
Tried
from Draft
at
South Street Brewery
on 03 Apr 2026
at 00:55
6.8/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7
Caramel and a hint of rust. Pours dark golden with decent head. Decent finish and pretty good for style. Tap at brewery.
Tried
from Draft
at
South Street Brewery
on 03 Apr 2026
at 00:52
5.5/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 6
Flavor 5
Texture 5
Overall 5
Pickle juice in a glass. Only Beastiefan would like this. Vinegar and pickle. Salt, lime, but why. Pours golden with ok head. Sour finish. Tap at brewery.
Tried
from Draft
at
South Street Brewery
on 03 Apr 2026
at 00:50
7.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
Pours a deep brown. Not much head. Plum, fruit, raspberry. Sticky yeast. Kind of like a barley wine or a dubbel
Tried
on 20 May 2025
at 01:47
7.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
Bottled. Cloudy orange amber. Citric hops with wheat acidity. Pretty good stuff.
Tried
from Bottle
on 20 May 2025
at 01:46
6.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 5.5
Bottled. Orangey pour. Pretty standard ipa with hops resin and your require malt backbone. Meh.
Tried
from Bottle
on 20 May 2025
at 01:31
8/10
Tried
on 13 Dec 2024
at 18:47
9/10
Tried
on 13 Dec 2024
at 18:47
8/10
Tried
on 13 Dec 2024
at 18:47