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.

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5.6/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 5.5
Pint pour at Lost Dog Cafe - Alexandria. Poured a clear yellow color with a medium sized white, fizzy head. Aroma was sweet, crisp malt character. Flavor was nice sweet caramel notes. Light herbal and earthy hop character.
Tried on 02 Aug 2016 at 10:25

8.1/10 Appearance 10 Aroma 8 Flavor 7 Texture 10 Overall 7.5
Bomber from Whole Foods Market Fair Lakes (Virginia) Aroma: caramel, bourbon, wood, chocolate Appearance: hazy amber with a tan head Taste: medium sweetness, medium bitterness, Palate: medium body, sticky, soft carbonation, long finish,
Tried on 23 Jul 2016 at 16:40

7.9/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
750ml bottle pours a hazy, dark orange with loads of white head. Nose is very solid, berries, floral, rose water, petunias, mild vinegar, pomegranate, light jam, some stone fruit. Flavor is orange rind, mild berry, yogurt, straw, some wood pulp, yogurt. Finishes a touch slick. Very solid.
Tried from Bottle on 17 Jul 2016 at 16:40

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22oz bottle at the July DC tasting. Poured a copper color with a small off-white head. Aroma was light tart, woody vanilla notes. Flavor had some oak notes. Light astringent character. Some light fruits, light sweet malts.
Tried from Bottle on 13 Jul 2016 at 11:59

6.6/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 6.5
From a bottle at the DC tasting July 10, 2016. Pours hazy copper with an off white head. Aroma of plastic. Flavors of prunes and tart apple. Sour finish.
Tried from Bottle on 10 Jul 2016 at 14:45

5/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 5 Texture 4 Overall 4
Bottle. Hazy golden amber color. Aroma of dirty melon. Taste is tart, earthy. Hi carbonation interferes with mouthfeel.
Tried from Bottle on 10 Jul 2016 at 13:21

5.8/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 5
Light citrus and some bretta. Not a great balance here. Amber pour with good head and lacing. Light tangy finish with lots of acid and some oaky astringency. Bottle.
Tried from Bottle on 10 Jul 2016 at 13:20

7/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7
SAMPLE 150 ML at a tasting. Chocolate glazed marshmallow, cocoa powder, chocolate truffles. Similar taste - big sweetness, marshmallow, creme brulee and loads of cocoa powder, which provides a mild bitterness that blend with a very light hops. Sweet and candy-ish, but enjoyable if you’re ready for a desert.
Tried from Can on 08 Jul 2016 at 07:50

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12oz bottle thanks to obguthr
Pours clear golden/orange with a medium sized off-white head, some lacing. Aroma is malty, bready and citrus. Flavor of grapefruit, grassy, lemon zest with a sweet malty finish
Good
Tried from Bottle on 18 Jun 2016 at 21:35

8.1/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 10 Overall 7.5
Sampled at Dominion Wine, pours a clear orange with some frothy, white head. Nose has orange and tangerine, some flowers, a little biscuity. Flavor follows right along, citrus, orange, tangerine, biscuit, light cracker too, mild resin. Finishes a little sticky but mostly dry. Very well done.
Tried on 07 Jun 2016 at 19:41