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Benchtop Brewing is a craft brewery in Norfolk, Virginia. Hand crafted innovative ales that blend scientific precision and creativity.
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obguthr (12695) reviewed
Walter's Toast from BenchTop Brewing Company
2 months ago
7.3/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 8 Flavor 7.5 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
French roast coffee, toast aroma. Black, thin tan head. Charcoal, subdued cocoa, raisin. Medium body, easy carbonation. Pleasantly dry.
Tried from Can from Beer Run on 07 Jul 2026 at 22:34
Mansquito (19868) reviewed
Proven Theory from BenchTop Brewing Company
2 months ago
6.9/10 — Appearance 7 Aroma 7 Flavor 6.5 Texture 7 Overall 7
Can from Dasha: pours light orange hazy with big white head. Aroma is citrusy, maybe some old unfresh hops. Taste is sweet. Light bitterness. Fine. Probably docking more points than justified on account of this being old.
Tried from Can on 05 Jul 2026 at 00:23
Mansquito (19868) reviewed
Pacifica from BenchTop Brewing Company
3 months ago
7.1/10 — Appearance 7 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 7 Overall 7.5
From Dasha: pale gold with white head. More (way more) hop character than typical for a Mexican lager. Grainy et al. Taste is somewhat bitter. Still crisp and smooth. Maybe not really a Mexican lager afterall, seeing as the can says pils.
Tried from Can on 22 Jun 2026 at 14:16
radagast83 (13844) reviewed
Soft Crash from BenchTop Brewing Company
3 months ago
7.4/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 7 Overall 7
16oz can. Poured a hazy yellow with a medium sized white head. Aroma was smooth tropical fruits, some herbal pot notes. Flavor is that kind of bold herbal notes. Flavor was light bitterness, sweetness.
Tried from Can on 07 Jun 2026 at 04:13
nimbleprop (17244) reviewed
Anytime Pivo from BenchTop Brewing Company
5 months ago
6.1/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6.5 Texture 6 Overall 6
16oz can. Pale corn gold. Gristy, corny, nose. Flavors follow. A little chewy. Dry. 6 6 6.5 6 6
Tried from Can on 20 Apr 2026 at 18:21
SHIG (14422) reviewed
Old Wicked Ship from BenchTop Brewing Company
5 months ago
9/10 — Appearance 9 Aroma 9 Flavor 9 Texture 9 Overall 9
Draft: Poured a dark brown with bubbly head. Aroma is boozy, bourbon, raisin, dark fruits, sugary, malts. Taste is sticky, boozy, vanilla, dark fruits, rich malts. My fest favorite from Dark Knights Day 2026, in fact I went back for more after trying the rest of the breweries.
Tried from Draft on 19 Apr 2026 at 13:43
wombat23 (6579) reviewed
Eroica from BenchTop Brewing Company
5 months ago
7/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Pours clear amber with a light beige head. Taste is toasted malt, grains, caramel, brown bread.
Tried from Can on 08 Apr 2026 at 12:33
wombat23 (6579) reviewed
Primo 12 from BenchTop Brewing Company
5 months ago
6.5/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6
Pours hazy pale gold with an off-white head. Taste is light malt, grass, floral notes.
Tried from Can on 08 Apr 2026 at 03:08
Susiedaisy33 (3439) reviewed
Wee Bit Tasty from BenchTop Brewing Company
6 months ago
7.1/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 7 Overall 8
Amber colored pour. Thin foam around the rim. Scattered lace. Nutty malt flavor. Great beer. Light bodied and light carbonation.
Tried from Can from Wine Warehouse - Charlottesville on 29 Mar 2026 at 20:55
obguthr (12695) reviewed
Wee Bit Tasty from BenchTop Brewing Company
6 months ago
7.3/10 — Appearance 7 Aroma 8 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
Elderberry, brown sugar nose. Light tea colored, medium yellow head. Mild creamed leather, pecan, dried leaves. Medium body, easy carbonation.
Tried from Can from Wine Warehouse - Charlottesville on 29 Mar 2026 at 20:48