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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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radagast83 (13844) reviewed
Buffalo Tooth's Double IPA from Sweetwater Tavern
5 years ago
7.4/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
Draft pour at the Merrifield location. Pours a hazy orange color with a small, creamy off-white head. Aroma was big bitter citrus notes, really good malt backing. Definitely a bit of an old school beer, it was a nice throwback.
Tried from Draft on 29 Jul 2021 at 01:47
radagast83 (13844) reviewed
Aces High Juicy IPA from Sweetwater Tavern
6 years ago
7.1/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 8 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
Growler from Sweetwater Tavern. Poured a mostly clear, golden orange color with a medium sized, fluffy white head. Aroma was nice citrus, very slight leafy character. Zesty with a slight pineapple sweetness to it.
Tried from Growler on 21 Apr 2020 at 05:50
radagast83 (13844) reviewed
Frontier IPA from Sweetwater Tavern
7 years ago
6.8/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Draft at the Merrifield location, poured a hazy golden color with a small white head. Pleasant, almost delicate citrus. Light lemon, pine, mild grassy notes. Touch sweet malts. Light crispness. Smooth and was good with my meal.
Tried from Draft on 25 Jul 2019 at 04:31
radagast83 (13844) reviewed
Expedition Imperial IPA from Sweetwater Tavern
7 years ago
6.6/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
Draft pour at the Merrifield Sweetwater Tavern location. Poured a kind of light pink orange color with a small white head, lots of lacing. Aroma was a lot of floral notes, light orange and some pine. Flavor was bitter, and quite resinous. Bit of a leafy finish.
Tried from Draft on 22 Mar 2019 at 07:14
GenDV138 (9261) reviewed
Cowboy IPA from Sweetwater Tavern
8 years ago
7.6/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
4 oz pour on draft at Sweetwater Tavern Merrifield. Clear golden yellow with off-white head. Aromas of citrus, floral. Tastes of citrus, floral, light tropical fruit. Medium body with a dry finish.
Tried from Draft on 25 Sep 2018 at 03:33
GenDV138 (9261) reviewed
Peacemaker Pineapple Pale Ale from Sweetwater Tavern
8 years ago
7.5/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 7
16 oz pour on draft at Sweetwater Tavern Merrifield. Mostly clear golden yellow with off-white head. Aromas of citrus, floral. Tastes of tropical fruit, candied citrus, floral. Medium body with a dry finish. Solid.
Tried from Draft on 25 Sep 2018 at 03:29
GenDV138 (9261) reviewed
Chipotle Porter from Sweetwater Tavern
8 years ago
7.6/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
16 oz pour on draft at Sweetwater Tavern Merrifield. Shaker pint. Dark brownish black cola color with beige head. Aromas of peppers, light smoke, dark chocolate. Tastes of malt, cocoa, roast, chocolate, light peppers. Medium body with a dry finish.
Tried from Draft on 14 Aug 2018 at 02:05
nimbleprop (17244) reviewed
Frontier IPA from Sweetwater Tavern
8 years ago
6.9/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 6.5
On tap at the Merrifield location, pours a hazy gold with some thin white head. Nose is straight forward, lemon, pine, soap, grass. Flavor has lemon, soap, pine, savory herbs, a little biscuit and grist. Finishes bitter and dry. Straight up, no complaints.
Tried from Draft on 13 Aug 2018 at 19:42
radagast83 (13844) reviewed
Rode Hard Ale from Sweetwater Tavern
8 years ago
6.9/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
Pint pour at Sweetwater Tavern Merrifield. Poured a clear yellow color with a small off-white head. Aroma was sweet malts, light sweet grain. Flavor had some light citrus fruit, with a touch of light funky yeast notes. Almost a tangy character in the finish. Decent.
Tried on 18 Jul 2018 at 17:41
radagast83 (13844) reviewed
Jackalope Canyon Ale from Sweetwater Tavern
9 years ago
6.8/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Draft at the Merrifield location. Poured a hazy orange color with a small white head. Aroma was light wheat notes. Light malts. Flavor was light fruity hop character. Light sweetness. Decent.
Tried from Draft on 26 Mar 2017 at 23:48