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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7.2/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7
~5 oz pour on draft at Sweetwater Tavern Merrifield. Clear amber orange with beige head. Aromas of caramel, citrus, light alcohol. Tastes of citrus, caramel, candied fruit, light floral notes, brown sugar, some malt and alcohol. Medium body with a dry finish. Solid barleywine on the citrus/floral side.
Tried from Draft on 27 Dec 2015 at 18:42

6.8/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
~5 oz pour on draft at Sweetwater Tavern Merrifield. Clear amber with beige head, plus unfortunate garnish around the rim. Aromas of spice, light malt. Tastes of spice, light caramel, brown sugar, a little malt. Medium-light body with a dry finish. Decent, at least the spice isn’t over the top like some Christmas beers.
Tried from Draft on 27 Dec 2015 at 18:38

7/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7
~5 oz pour on draft at Sweetwater Tavern Merrifield. Cloudy yellow with off-white head. Aromas of citrus, light floral notes, a little orange. Tastes of citrus, tropical fruit, floral notes, some bitter citrus peel. Medium body with a dry finish. Pretty solid IPA.
Tried from Draft on 27 Dec 2015 at 18:37

6.4/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
~5 oz pour on draft at Sweetwater Tavern Merrifield. Slightly hazy yellow with off-white head, plus unfortunate garnish around the rim. Aromas of cinnamon, nutmeg, spices. Tastes of light pumpkin, spices, some corn and malt. Medium-light body with a dry finish.
Tried from Draft on 27 Dec 2015 at 18:34

7.4/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
4-5 oz pour on draft at Sweetwater Tavern Merrifield, part of the sampler flight. Dark brownish black with beige head. Aromas of chocolate and roast. Tastes of milk chocolate, roast, caramel, coffee. Medium-light body with a dry finish. Pretty good, just needs a bit more body.
Tried from Draft on 03 Sep 2015 at 19:59

7.6/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
4-5 oz pour on draft at Sweetwater Tavern Merrifield, part of the sampler flight. Listed as Rode Hard IPA. Clear golden yellow with off-whit ehead. Aromas of citrus and floral. Tastes of orange and lemon citrus, grapefruit, bitter hops, floral notes. Medium body with a dry finish. Reminds me of a less intense version of Flying Dog’s Raging Bitch.
Tried from Draft on 03 Sep 2015 at 19:58

6.4/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
4-5 oz pour on draft at Sweetwater Tavern Merrifield, part of the sampler flight. Clear straw yellow with off-white head. Aromas of lemon lime citrus, wheat. Tastes of malt, wheat, citrus. Light body with a dry finish.
Tried from Draft on 03 Sep 2015 at 19:55

5.6/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 5.5
4-5 oz pour on draft at Sweetwater Tavern Merrifield, part of the sampler flight. Clear mostly water white color with a hint of yellowness and thin off-white head. Aromas of wheat and corn. Tastes of wheat, malt, corn. Light body with a dry finish. Inoffensive. Nice alternative to Bud Light probably targeting the macro crowd that comes in.
Tried from Draft on 03 Sep 2015 at 19:33

6.2/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 7
Sample from 66 cl. bottle. Dark brown colour with a thin, off-white head. Sweet aroma with roasted notes, nuts and caramel malts. Taste is sweet. Medium body with a creamy texture and a soft carbonation. Finishes dry and roasted with bread and fruity hints.
Tried from Bottle on 09 Jul 2015 at 07:18

5.8/10 Appearance 10 Aroma 6 Flavor 4 Texture 6 Overall 5
Bottled. A black beer with a dark brown head. The aroma has notes of roasted malt and bread. The flavor is sweet with notes of bread, metal, and roasted malt, leading to a dry finish.
Tried from Bottle on 02 Jul 2015 at 13:17