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.
7.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 9
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
Poured from a bottle it is a dark brown color with a slight head. The aroma is a chocolate liquor and the taste is a strong bitter coffee that finishes in a roasted coffee with licorice and chocolate
Tried
from Bottle
on 21 Apr 2015
at 20:55
7.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
From a 22 oz bottle shared at home. Pours black with a tan head. Deep roast nose. Flavors of tobacco and chocolate with some licorice notes. Bitter roast finish.
Tried
from Bottle
on 21 Apr 2015
at 19:56
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6
Nitro at the source. Brown color, tan nitro head. Aroma of coffee grounds. Taste has coffee, dried dark fruit. Not bad.
Tried
on 31 Mar 2015
at 19:06
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
Nitro at the brewpub. Dark brown, large dense creamy tan head, good retention. Aroma of roasted malt, ashy coffee notes, chocolate, floral hops. The taste is chocolate, roasted malt, tart fruits, citrus hops. Thin-medium bodied, low carbonation, lingering bitterness.
Tried
on 31 Mar 2015
at 18:50
7.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Keg at the brewpub. Hazy dark brown, large creamy tan head. Good retention. Aroma of chocolate, wheat, caramel, banana, mild citrus and clove. The taste is chocolate, wheat, spice, banana, toasted malt. Medium bodied, moderate carbonation, mild lingering spice.
Tried
on 31 Mar 2015
at 18:08
7/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Draft at South Street. Dark brownish black with tan head. Aromas of roast, nutty notes, licorice. Tastes of roast, nutty notes, dark chocolate, licorice, coffee. Medium body with a dry finish. Light creamy mouthfeel.
Tried
from Draft
on 30 Mar 2015
at 19:25
5.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
Draft at South Street. Clear straw yellow with off-white head. Aromas of light floral notes, citrus. Tastes of floral, pine, citrus. Medium-light body with a dry finish.
Tried
from Draft
on 30 Mar 2015
at 19:23
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Draft at South Street. Murky brown with light tan head. Aromas of milk chocolate, banana, caramel. Tastes of cocoa, milk chocolate, banana, light wheat, spices. Medium-light body with a dry finish.
Tried
from Draft
on 30 Mar 2015
at 19:21
6.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Draft at South Street. Clear golden brown with off-white head. Aromas of caramel, dark fruit, light toast. Tastes of dark fruit, caramel, malt, light booze, oak. Medium-light body with a dry finish.
Tried
from Draft
on 30 Mar 2015
at 19:20
6.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Draft at South Street. Clear golden yellow with off-white head. Aromas of floral, citrus, light pine. Tastes of citrus, floral, wheat. Medium-light body with a dry finish.
Tried
from Draft
on 30 Mar 2015
at 19:20