About
With its conical corner tower and solid brick façade, you can feel our brewery’s history before you step through the doors.

Our founders have revitalized numerous buildings in Danville’s River District, and this 1891 warehouse immediately captivated them. After being empty for decades, they knew the building deserved a new life. Just as our building was once at the forefront of the tobacco industry, our goal is to bring it to the same prominence for craft beer.

So, today, you’ll find a 20-barrel, modern facility capable of brewing 10,000 barrels of beer each year. At Ballad, we’re breathing new life into our renovated warehouse by crafting sophisticated beers that will please the most discriminating palettes.

But we aren’t just making beer here — we’re inviting the whole community to share the experience with us. Our casual, family-friendly taproom is a place for locals and visitors to find new beers they love and connect over shared stories.
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obguthr (12695) reviewed
Grizzly's Jack Barrel Aged Ale from Ballad Brewing
6 years ago
7/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 8 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Growler from a Subway in Staunton VA. Bourbon and oak nose. Brown, thin tan head. Bourbon, cola. Full body, easy carbonation. Drinks like a Jack and Coke.
Tried from Growler on 30 Jan 2020 at 00:50
Drake (22980) reviewed
Balladeer from Ballad Brewing
6 years ago
7.6/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
12 ounce bottle from Beer Run, 1/7/20. Cool there's a brewery in Danville. Hope this is good. Hazy orange, thin tan head, good retention. Aroma of dank, tea leaves, lemon, pale malt. Seems dry. Taste is lemon, grapefruit, pale malt, hints of tropical fruit. Medium bodied, moderate bitterness, decent balance. This is legit.
Tried from Bottle on 08 Jan 2020 at 01:07
obguthr (12695) reviewed
Tiramisu Maple Porter from Ballad Brewing
6 years ago
7.8/10 — Appearance 4 Aroma 9 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8
Cask: Maple, soy sauce, toffee aroma. Clear brown, headless. Maple pecan, soy sauce accents. Medium body, soft carbonation.
Tried from Cask on 19 Dec 2019 at 00:57
obguthr (12695) reviewed
Doppelbock from Ballad Brewing
6 years ago
7.1/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
Dried leaves and maple syrup nose. Clear chestnut, thin tan head. Maple syrup, pecan, cherry. Full body, easy carbonation.
Tried from Can on 19 Dec 2019 at 00:18
obguthr (12695) reviewed
Norse IPA from Ballad Brewing
6 years ago
7.8/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8
Honey, dandelion, grass nose. Cloudy amber, medium head. Caramel, dandelion, grapefruit. Full body, soft carbonation.
Tried on 19 Dec 2019 at 00:13
obguthr (12695) reviewed
Hefeweizen from Ballad Brewing
6 years ago
6.6/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Banana dough, white grape, caramel nose Cloudy amber, medium head. White grape. Medium body, easy carbonation.
Tried on 19 Dec 2019 at 00:09
obguthr (12695) reviewed
Just Pressed from Ballad Brewing
7 years ago
6.6/10 — Appearance 4 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
Ginger and lime aroma. Hazy golden thin head. Tart lemon, bread crust, ginger. Light body, easy carbonation.
Tried on 22 Sep 2019 at 14:01
Susiedaisy33 (3439) reviewed
Balladeer from Ballad Brewing
7 years ago
7.4/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 6.5
Medium amber pour with foam and lace. Floral aroma and hops. Bitter floral grapefruit taste and a bitter dry palate.
Tried on 31 Jul 2019 at 23:41
obguthr (12695) reviewed
Balladeer from Ballad Brewing
7 years ago
6.1/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Malty honeycomb nose. Hazy copper, medium head, little retention. Tinny malt and grass. Medium body, easy carbonation.
Tried on 31 Jul 2019 at 23:37
Susiedaisy33 (3439) reviewed
Cash Crop from Ballad Brewing
7 years ago
8.5/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 9 Texture 8 Overall 9
Pour is dark amber. Floral and wheat nose. Sweet wheat flavor Wheat and slight nut palate.
Tried on 29 Jul 2019 at 23:55