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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7.1/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 6.5
On draft at Barrel and Bushel. Pours a clear ambernwith an off white head. Aroma of cloves. Flavored of pumpkin pie spices. Lingering spice finish.
Tried from Draft on 26 Oct 2015 at 15:41

7.9/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Bottle from Wine Warehouse, CHO. Pours golden amber with a large frothy head. Great lacing. Amazing aromas of grapefruit, pine, passionfruit. Taste is heavy pine, ruby red grapefruit. This beer isn’t shy about hiding it’s alcohol, but it doesn’t need to be. This is awesome.
Tried from Bottle on 23 Oct 2015 at 19:39

6.1/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
On tap at the brewery 10/6/15. Pours a pretty reddish amber. Taste is malty. Leaves, roasted nuts, toast.
Tried from Draft on 07 Oct 2015 at 16:25

7.2/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 7
On tap at brewery. Luscious hop aroma with floral really shining thru. Taste is a combo of floral, pine, and citrus hops. Yum ---Rated via Beer Buddy for iPhone
Tried from Draft on 06 Oct 2015 at 13:51

6.5/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 4 Overall 7
Orange peel nose. Hazy orange, medium head. Overripe orange. Lemongrass finish. Medium head, moderate carbonation. Pretty nice.
Tried on 30 Sep 2015 at 19:16

5.9/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 5 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 5.5
On draft at Galaxy Hut. Pours a clear yellow gold with an off white head. Aroma of white toast. Flavors of lemonade. Crisp finish.
Tried from Draft on 22 Sep 2015 at 00:02

7.6/10 Appearance 10 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Keg at the brewpub. Clear copper, large foamy white head, good retention. Aroma of tropical fruits, citrus, caramel. The taste is tropical fruits, mango, lime, grapefruit, pale malt, caramel. Medium bodied, lingering bitterness.
Tried on 17 Sep 2015 at 20:50

7.4/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
Cinnamon and allspice nose. Cloudy rust, medium yellow head. Allspice, clove. Cardamom finish. Medium body, moderate carbonation, filmy mouthfeel. Good balance.
Tried on 16 Sep 2015 at 17:01

6/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
On tap at the brewery 9/1/15. Pours slightly hazy golden. Aroma of wheat, slightly floral hops, perhaps a hint of fruit. Taste is fine, nothing to write home about. Slightly earthy, wheaty, and lightly fruited.
Tried from Draft on 02 Sep 2015 at 07:51

7.4/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
On tap at the brewery 9/1/15, the day of it’s release. Pours a lovely amber. Luscious aroma of floral hops, a bit of pine and citrus. Taste is a lovely bittersweet mixture of pine, floral hops, soap, and hints of malt. The bartender told me this was their answer to Lagunitas’ A Little Sumpin’ Sumpin’ Ale. I’ve got to say they did a damn good job.
Tried from Draft on 02 Sep 2015 at 07:44