Fair Winds Brewing Company

Microbrewery in Lorton, Virginia, United States 🇺🇸
Associated Venue: Fair Winds Brewing Company

Established in 2015

Contact
7000 Newington Rd, Suites K & L, Lorton, VA, 22043, United States
Description
We built Fair Winds Brewing Company to provide fresh, local, flavorful craft beers to our neighbors and friends in Fairfax County and throughout the Commonwealth and the District of Columbia. We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all; instead we believe that craft beer, like food, should complement the moment and add to the overall experience.

Our beers are born from inspiration, crafted with devotion and served with the excitement and anticipation one experiences when sharing their craft. We welcome you to fill your sails with Fair Winds.

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7.1/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 8.5
Can from solidfunk while watching a little Taboo. Deep orange pour fine head. Nose is grapefruit and sweet sugary candy. Tastes of grapefruit, papaya, mango, rock candy, lemon. Sweet sugary finish.
Tried from Can on 31 Jan 2017 at 23:01

7.2/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7
On draft at Spacebar in Falls Church. Pours A clear copper with an off white head. Fruity nose. Flavors of pine resin and mandarin orange. Moderately bitter finish.
Tried from Draft on 29 Dec 2016 at 19:02

7.8/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8
Draft at brewery. Poured a very dark cola color with a small lightly off-white head. Aroma was lots or roasted malts, chocolate, bakers chocolate - really nice and creamy roasted malt notes. Flavor was similar - nice light sweetness in there, mild bitterness. Rich and roasted. Creamy, chocolate. Really tasty.
Tried from Draft on 17 Dec 2016 at 01:24

6.8/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Draft at the brewery. Poured a clear yellow-orange color with a medium sized white head. Aroma was light zest bitterness. Lots of hoppy petal notes. Chewy hops. Okay.
Tried from Draft on 17 Dec 2016 at 01:18

6.4/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Draft at the brewery. Poured a clear ruby-amber color with a small white head. Aroma was light grain, earthy and floral hoppy notes. Flavor was about the same. Perhaps just a bit of a light leafy bitter grain character that just makes the whole thing just fine.
Tried from Draft on 17 Dec 2016 at 00:51

6.9/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
Sample at GABF 10/08/2016, thanks to my sis for assistance with note-taking. Clear amber color with a medium off-white head that recede steadily to a film. Strings of lace. Malt, fruit and caramel aroma. Full-bodied with flavors of caramel malt, ripe fruit and slight earthy hops. The finish is sweet with a malty aftertaste. Decent overall.
Tried on 27 Nov 2016 at 20:23

8/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 10 Overall 7
Growler pours a translucent black with some cloudy, off white head. Nose is very nice, malt, toast, grain, baker’s chocolate, light dried fruit. Flavor has hints of coffee and finally the promised berry, chocolate, toast, molasses. Dry finish. Very well done, very drinkable.
Tried from Growler on 21 Nov 2016 at 14:19

6.2/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
Growler, clear orange, soapy white head. Nose is vegetal, grass, orange, honey, some odd black pepper. Flavor is grass, heavy parsley, green bell pepper, malt, some lemon, a little scape. Finishes a touch hot actually.
Tried from Growler on 21 Nov 2016 at 13:45

6.1/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 5.5
Draft at Open City. Pours an unclear orange with an off white head and fairly strong, sticky lacing. Yeast, grains, and some peppery notes. Hay and funk. Some herbal notes. Tingly feel, funky and dry close. Seems like a combination that should work better it does. Overall/taste are not as good as the sum of the parts would suggest.
Tried from Draft on 17 Nov 2016 at 12:40

7.6/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
4 oz pour on draft at Spacebar. Black with tan head. Aromas of roast, dark chocolate. Tastes of roast, caramel, dark chocolate. Medium body with a dry finish. Pretty tasty.
Tried from Draft on 02 Nov 2016 at 23:13