Sweetwater Tavern

Brewpub in Falls Church, Virginia, United States πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ
Owned by Great American Restaurants
Associated with 3 Venues

Established in 1997

Contact
3066 Gate House Plaza, Falls Church, VA, 22042, United States
Description
Cowboy-themed microbrewery offering fresh-brewed beer, Southwestern eats & seasonal outdoor seating.

One of three Virginia microbreweries serving hand crafted brews, western inspired fun and favorites like the Drunken Ribeye. Seasonal Outdoor Dining.

Admin Note: Owned by Great American Restaurants group.

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6.8/10 β€” Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Tap at Merrifield location. Pours a dark copper body with a quickly disappearing head. Aroma is slightly sweet, with a hit of caramel, malts, and toffee. Flavor is caramel, malts. Not too bad, with an alcohol content that is masked pretty well.
Tried from Draft on 09 Jan 2009 at 01:28

6.8/10 β€” Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
On Draft at Merrifield location. Had beer with bag of spices and pumpkin seeds, added little to the actual beer itself. Aroma of beer is pumpkin pie. Flavor is relatively light pie flavor with spice, and notes of nutty malt. These beers can be hit and miss from times to time, and this one was spot on.
Tried from Draft on 31 Oct 2008 at 11:04

6.5/10 β€” Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Sampled at Brew at the Zoo at the National Zoo in Washington D.C. 4oz sample poured a transparent dark, maple brown with a thin white head. Nose is alright, grainy, bready with a hint of chocolate. Flavor is similar, more fruits, breads and grains - the chocolate malts really come through on the flavor making it very sweet. Finish is flat and a little watery. I’m not a fan of lagers but I actually liked this.
Tried on 22 Aug 2008 at 16:51

5/10 β€” Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 5 Texture 4 Overall 5
On tap. What can you say? It’s a low carb light lager. While that’s true - it’s highly drinkable and enjoyable. Pours a pale yellow with a small white head.
Tried from Draft on 13 May 2008 at 21:37

7.1/10 β€” Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
On tap at the brewpub. Clear golden body with a medium frothy white head. Sweet malty Vienna aroma. Very sweet Vienna and honey flavor. Medium full body with moderately high carbonation.
Tried from Draft on 12 May 2008 at 19:47

8/10 β€” Appearance 10 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 8
On tap at the brewpub. Dark black body with a medium creamy tan head. Light smoked aroma with roasted and chocolate malt. Rich roasted malt flavor, gentle smoke and very faint chipotle. Medium full body with moderate carbonation and a smooth creamy finish.
Tried from Draft on 12 May 2008 at 19:46

6.4/10 β€” Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
growler@Vero Beach Throwdown-pours a tan head that dissipates to a ring of bubbles and black color. Aroma is dark malt-licorice/chocolate, some acidic. Taste is dark malt-licorice/chocolate, some acidic-hops/alcohol bite. Thanks hopscotch for sharing.
Tried from Growler on 04 May 2008 at 14:12

7.2/10 β€” Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 8
From a growler shared by maniac. Thanks! Thickly coating yellow-black color. Looks rather medicinal, but I like it anyway. Smoky wood aroma with a little bit of offputting plastic. Astringent taste with fruity peach and grape notes. Lighter mouthfeel and almost feels like a wine to me. Dangerously drinkable.
Tried from Growler on 21 Apr 2008 at 01:02

8.6/10 β€” Appearance 10 Aroma 8 Flavor 9 Texture 8 Overall 8.5
On tap at Sweetwater Tavern - Sterling. Dark black body with a large frothy brown head that persists. Chocolate roast and caramel aroma. Sweet molassas flavor with rum soaked fruit, roast and caramel and a firm bitter ending. Full body with moderately low carbonation and a thick almost syrupy finish.
Tried from Draft on 06 Apr 2008 at 14:11

6/10 β€” Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
On tap at Sweetwater Tavern - Sterling. Clear copper body with a small white head. Sweet caramel and light toasty aroma. Sweet caramel flavor with light fruity hints and a faint toasty finish. Medium light body with moderate carbonatino.
Tried from Draft on 06 Apr 2008 at 14:07