Sweetwater Tavern

Brewpub in Falls Church, Virginia, United States 🇺🇸
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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6.5/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 7
Keg at the brewpub, 7/13/16. Hazy orange, large foamy off-white head, good retention. Aroma of toasted malt. The taste is toasted malt and herbal hops. Thin bodied, high carbonation, crisp.
Tried on 12 Nov 2016 at 03:06

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Keg at the brewpub, 7/13/16. Hazy pale yellow, large creamy off-white head, good retention. Aroma of banana, yeast, orange, coriander. The taste is wheat, coriander, banana. Medium bodied,moderate carbonation. More like a hefe.
Tried on 12 Nov 2016 at 03:04

6/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 5
16 oz pour on draft at Sweetwater Tavern Merrifield. Served in a shaker pint. Dark brownish black with light tan head. Aromas of cheap whiskey and oak. Tastes of cheap whiskey, oak, dark fruit. Chocolate and roasty notes from the base beer get lost from the whiskey. Medium-light body with a dry finish. I like the base beer but the barrel aging doesn’t really work well for this. Not sure how long this was in barrels but maybe this was barrel aged for too long.
Tried from Draft on 12 Oct 2016 at 13:48

8/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8
4-5 oz pour on draft at Sweetwater Tavern Merrifield. Dark brownish black with light tan head. Aromas of roasty notes, coffee, dark chocolate. Tastes of dark chocolate, roast, coffee. Medium body with a dry finish. Nice coffee flavor. One of their better beers.
Tried from Draft on 24 Sep 2016 at 20:30

7.1/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 6.5
4-5 oz pour on draft at Sweetwater Tavern Merrifield. Clear golden amber with off-white head. Aromas of malt, caramel. Tastes of malt, caramel, biscuit. Medium body with a dry finish. Solid if you like the style.
Tried from Draft on 24 Sep 2016 at 20:28

6.4/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
4-5 oz pour on draft at Sweetwater Tavern Merrifield. Very hazy straw yellow with off-white head. Aromas of herbs, citrus, wheat. Tastes of bigh erbs, big spice, citrus peel. Light body with a dry finish.
Tried from Draft on 24 Sep 2016 at 20:24

7.4/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
16 oz pour on draft at Sweetwater Tavern Merrifield. Served in a standard pint glass. Clear amber with beige head. Aromas of citrus, tropical fruit, light floral, biscuit. Tastes of citrus, malt, light tropical fruit, biscuit. Medium body with a dry finish.
Tried from Draft on 19 Jun 2016 at 14:46

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4 oz pour on draft at Sweetwater Merrifield. Clear pale yellow with off-white head. Aromas of malt, corn. Tastes of malt, corn, wheat, light citrus. Light body with a dry finish.
Tried from Draft on 23 May 2016 at 21:46

6.6/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
4 oz pour on draft at Sweetwater Merrifield. Clear pale golden yellow with off-white head. Aromas of corn, malt. Tastes of corn, wheat, malt. Light body with a dry and warm finish.
Tried from Draft on 23 May 2016 at 21:45

7.2/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7
4 oz pour on draft at Sweetwater Tavern Merrifield. Dark brownish black with light tan head. Aromas of milk chocolate, roasty notes. Tastes of milk chocolate, light licorice, roasty notes, bitter cocoa. Medium body with a dry finish. Solid.
Tried from Draft on 26 Apr 2016 at 20:15