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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6.9/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 6.5
On tap at GABF 2012. Pours with a hazy golden hued body with a white head. Aromas are spicy, rye malt, peanut shells, isoamyl acid. Flavors are grassy, cleaner than the nose, fruity, rye, citrus, spicy. Medium carbonation, off-dry.
Tried from Draft on 01 Oct 2013 at 19:15

6.5/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 7
Gravity dispense at GBBF ’13, 15/08/13. Hazed golden amber with a thin off white head. Nose is hops, light fruits, Belgian yeast esters, citrus tang. Taste comprises subtle hops, orange pith, light yeast, sugars, toasted malts. Medium bodied, fine carbonation, dry finish. Ok.
Tried on 12 Sep 2013 at 10:39

6.6/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Cask at The Great British Beer Festival 2013. Poured a hazy orange with a medium white head. Aroma of lemon zest, pepper and grass. Grapefruit flavours with tinned peach and cloves. Yeasty notes on palate with some dry grain and hop resin.
Tried from Cask on 10 Sep 2013 at 12:57

7.1/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
15th August 2013
GBBF Day 3. Hazy gold beer, small white head. Semi dry palate. Nice orange marmalade hops with a touch of lemon. Light dry finish. Good stuff but possibly tasting muted after Molotov Hoptail!
Tried on 01 Sep 2013 at 05:25

7/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 7
Appearance: Very dark brown. Nice tan head. Aroma: Lots of fruit, hops. Dark malt. Taste: Nice dark malt, some hops and fruit, sweetness. Info: Draught, 23/8-2013
Tried on 24 Aug 2013 at 09:23

7.4/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
Cask at gbbf 2013. Gazed orange loose steadfast white head Peppery hop yeast lemon aroma. Flavour is lemon orange corrianfer and good saison yeast. Good stuff.
Tried from Cask on 15 Aug 2013 at 05:14

6.8/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
From cask. Pours hazy orange with a small white head. Aroma is peachy, citrusy and light grapefruity. Smooth fruity, mango, peaches and grapefruit. Bitter, bone dry into the finish, persisting hopsfruity.
Tried from Cask on 15 Aug 2013 at 04:26

7.4/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Served on draft at the Merrifield location. Pours a hazy copper color with a thin creamy tan head. Decent head retention. Aroma of herbal notes, toffee, toasted malts and faint citrus. The taste is toffee, caramel, apples, mild earthy hops. Medium bodied. Nice beer.
Tried from Draft on 04 Jan 2013 at 15:18

7/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7
Served on draft at the Sterling location. Pours a clear golden color with a thin creamy tan head. Good head retention. Aroma of toasted malts, spice. The taste is herbal and citrus hops. fruit and spice. Medium bodied.
Tried from Draft on 04 Jan 2013 at 15:10

6.2/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
Served on draft at the Sterling location along with a really freaking annoying graham cracker garnish and a glass so cold the beer literally froze. Pours a clear amber with no head. Aroma of toasted malts, rye, banana, grain, mild herbal hops. The taste is herbal hops, toasted malts. Thin-medium bodied.
Tried from Draft on 04 Jan 2013 at 15:06