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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6.6/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Oak and mild bourbon nose. Cloudy rust, medium yellow head. Bourbon and maraschino cherries Medium body, warm, easy carbonation. Dominant bourbon character, but not overly boozy. Not bad for a barrel aged beer.
Tried on 08 Apr 2016 at 16:52

7.6/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
4 oz pour on draft at Spacebar. In the presence of a drunken KBS’d DCLawyer. Clear golden orange with off-white head. Aromas of floral and citrus. Tastes of citrus, floral, tropical fruit, light malt. Medium body with a dry finish.
Tried from Draft on 01 Apr 2016 at 23:11

7.1/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 6.5
On draft at Spacebar. Pours a clear copper with an off white head. Grassy aroma. Flavors of pine. Bitter finish.
Tried from Draft on 30 Mar 2016 at 17:44

8.6/10 Appearance 10 Aroma 9 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8.5
Plum, raisin nose. Clear garnet, medium tan head, good lacing. Plum, cherry, boysenberry. Full body, soft carbonation, very sweet, warm. Really nice, authentic.
Tried on 29 Mar 2016 at 17:48

7/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 8 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Cocoa, vanilla, charred oak nose. Black, thin tan head. Chocolate syrup, quite sweet, faint raisin hints. Full body, easy carbonation. Definite dessert course beer.
Tried on 26 Mar 2016 at 19:27

7.5/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8
On tap at south street. Pours deep brown with a nice light brown/beige head. Nose is caramel, dark fruits, bubblegum. Oh wow. Nice first taste. Bittersweet caramel malts, cherry, light glue, honey, buried sweet orange. Does Not hide that there's alcohol there but sure doesn't seem like 12.5 %. Very nice ---Rated via Beer Buddy for iPhone
Tried from Draft on 16 Mar 2016 at 13:51

6.9/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
Draft pour at Rustico. Poured a clear, dark ruby color with a small off-white head. Wow. Boozy sweetness initially. Alcohol isn’t as present in the flavor. Lots of malty sweetness here. Caramel, very light toffee. There might be a few too many cooks in this one, but the broth has not been spoiled.
Tried from Draft on 15 Mar 2016 at 22:40

6.9/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
Draft at Rustico Ballston. Poured a clear orange color with a small white head. Lots of resin, floral hops. Lots of flowers in this one. Bitter grapefruit, booze on the end. Interesting.
Tried from Draft on 15 Mar 2016 at 22:29

6.8/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
On tap at South Street. Pours murky dark brown with a small head, but nice lacing. Taste is heavy caramel malts, bourbon, light chocolate, light licorice. Hints of coconut milk and vanilla as well.
Tried from Draft on 03 Mar 2016 at 16:02

8.5/10 Appearance 10 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 10 Overall 8
Aroma: citrus, earthy, pine Appearance: amber with an off-white head Taste: medium sweetness, medium bitterness, Palate: medium body, creamy, average carbonation, long finish, Tasty
Tried on 29 Feb 2016 at 15:27