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
+1(703) 372-2001
info@fairwindsbrewing.com
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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GenDV138
GenDV138 (9260) reviewed
Dank & Stormy from Fair Winds Brewing Company
10 years ago
8.1/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 9 Texture 8 Overall 8.5
Draft sample at Dominion Wine & Beer. Clear amber orange with off-white head. Aromas of tropical fruit, citrus, garlicky notes. Tastes of garlic, onion, citrus, tropical fruit, floral notes. Medium body with a dry finish. ABV is well masked. Better than I expected.
Tried from Draft on 26 May 2016 at 19:40
obguthr
obguthr (12668) reviewed
Ghost of the Mariner from Fair Winds Brewing Company
10 years ago
8/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8
Walnut and charred oak nose. Black, thick tan head. Walnut, lightly sweet, charred oak, raisins, baker’s chocolate. Medium body, easy carbonation.
Tried on 21 May 2016 at 11:21
obguthr
obguthr (12668) reviewed
Hells Navigator from Fair Winds Brewing Company
10 years ago
5.4/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 6 Texture 4 Overall 5.5
Grain, fusel alcohol aroma. Hazy amber, medium head. Honey, hay, grass finish. Medium body, moderate carbonation. Strong, relatively hoppy for the style.
Tried on 21 May 2016 at 11:13
Travlr
Travlr (34325) reviewed
Hells Navigator from Fair Winds Brewing Company
10 years ago
8.5/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 9 Flavor 9 Texture 8 Overall 8
Draft at Meridian Pint. Clear deep golden color, see pic please. Aroma of fruity haystacks. Taste is peppery, floral, lightly bitter, good body. Delicious.
Tried from Draft on 14 Apr 2016 at 16:16
radagast83
radagast83 (13788) reviewed
Home Port Stout from Fair Winds Brewing Company
10 years ago
7.5/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 8
Pint pour at the brewery. Poured a nearly black color with a small, tan head. Aroma was dark chocolate notes, roasted malts. Lots of creamy malts, milk chocolate, with caramel malts, creamy oats. Tasty, easy to drink.
Tried on 13 Apr 2016 at 21:05
GenDV138
GenDV138 (9260) reviewed
Home Port Stout from Fair Winds Brewing Company
10 years ago
7.6/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
4 oz pour on draft at Fair Winds. Dark brownish black with light tan head. Aromas of dark chocolate, roast, oats. Tastes of dark and milk chocolate, roast, light caramel, oats. Medium body with a dry finish.
Tried from Draft on 03 Apr 2016 at 19:45
GenDV138
GenDV138 (9260) reviewed
Red Lead from Fair Winds Brewing Company
10 years ago
7.2/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7
4 oz pour on draft at Fair Winds. Clear amber with beige head. Aromas of toast, biscuit, citrus, malt. Tastes of toast, biscuit, malt, citrus, light floral notes. Medium body with a dry finish.
Tried from Draft on 03 Apr 2016 at 19:44
GenDV138
GenDV138 (9260) reviewed
All Hands Anniversary Ale from Fair Winds Brewing Company
10 years ago
6.8/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 6 Texture 8 Overall 6
Bottle shared at the DC Tasting on 3/25/2016. Thanks radagast83! Clear amber with beige head. Aromas of tropical fruit, caramel, citrus. Tastes of caramel, toffee, light vegetal notes. Medium body with a dry finish. Bit off for a barley wine for me.
Tried from Bottle on 26 Mar 2016 at 20:09
Mansquito
Mansquito (19756) reviewed
Following Cs Pale Ale from Fair Winds Brewing Company
10 years ago
6.9/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
At the source from a growler: pours a dark gold with a white head. Aroma is piny with a little bit of the citrusy. Taste is medium bitter. Quite piny. Not sweet. Lingering bitterly hoppy aftertaste. Nice.
Tried from Growler on 25 Mar 2016 at 22:32
Mansquito
Mansquito (19756) reviewed
Siren's Lure from Fair Winds Brewing Company
10 years ago
7/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 8
At the source: pours golden with a white head. Aroma is hops and farmhouse funk. Taste is rather bitter and hop forward for a saison. Nice body. Nice aftertaste. Pretty good.
Tried on 25 Mar 2016 at 21:46