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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Draft at the source. Bright gollden amber color. Aroma if light straw. Taste us lightly bitter straw. Plain.
Tried from Draft on 28 Mar 2015 at 11:28

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Draft at the source. The sparkling lemonade overshadows bith the flavor and the mouthfeel on this one.
Tried from Draft on 28 Mar 2015 at 11:26

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Draft at the source. Clear pale yellow color. Lightly bitter aroma and flavor. Easy drinking.
Tried from Draft on 28 Mar 2015 at 11:25

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Draft at the source. Clear pale yellow. Black pepper aroma. Bitter straw taste.
Tried from Draft on 28 Mar 2015 at 11:23

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Honey, grain, and tea nose. Clear tea, medium off white head. Tastes as it smells, with the addition of grass and hay toward the end. Some cardboard. Light body, moderate carbonation. Light intensity, just sweet enough.
Tried on 14 Mar 2015 at 21:15

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Bottle from Whole Foods Market Fair Lakes Aroma: roasty, chocolate, Appearance: black with a frothy head, Taste: medium sweetness, lightly bitter, Palate: full body, creamy, lively carbonation, long finish,
Tried from Bottle on 14 Mar 2015 at 18:53

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Keg at the brewpub. Pours an orange-black with a medium sized creamy tan head. Good head retention. Aroma of strong chocolate, coffee, roasted malt, vanilla. The taste is roasted malt, chocolate, dark fruits, coffee. Medium bodied, low carbonation, mild booze. Reminds me of a Fudgesicle.
Tried on 27 Jan 2015 at 17:51

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Keg at the brewpub. Pours a clear dark ruby with a medium sized creamy tan head. Good head retention. Aroma of toffee and raisin. The taste is toffee, raisin, spice, bready malt. Medium bodied, moderate carbonation, mild booze.
Tried on 27 Jan 2015 at 17:47

6.6/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 8 Overall 6.5
Keg at the brewpub. Clear dark red, med creamy tan head, good head retention. Aroma of tart fruits, biscuit malt, yeast, earth, caramel. The taste is caramel, berries, stone fruit, caramel and bready malt. Hints of floral notes and anise. Medium bodied, moderate carbonation, mild lingering spice.
Tried on 16 Jan 2015 at 00:16

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Keg at the brewpub. Pours a hazy straw with a large creamy white head. Decent head retention. Aroma of earth, wheat, spicy, doughy malt, dry citrus. The taste is doughy malt, salt, tart lemon, orange, coriander. Medium bodied, mild lingering spice.
Tried on 10 Jan 2015 at 21:06