Cool brewery, good outside space and very supportive of lgbtq with the rainbow masks - pretty rad. I did an ipa flight; could be my most expensive flight ever for 3 mini-beers. Beer was good but nothing blew my socks off. Outside space was chill with a jerk chicken food truck that smelled amazing and live entertainment. read more

Alewerks is a must stop when I'm in Williamsburg. They have expanded their tap room since the last time I visited about a year ago. The tap room offers tasting flights of their beers as well as glasses and growlers of their available brews. Their pumpkin ale was in in season, and I bought a six pack to go after having a glass. I also enjoyed their Cafe Royal that was aged in bourbon barrels. Unfortunately they did not have it in bottles and would not fill growlers with it. I think Alewerks is one of the best craft Virginia beers. I often buy it in local stores. They claim that they will be offering food in the tap room in the near future. read more

Always our first stop when we vacation in Williamsburg. Nice large bar and selection of beers. read more

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We stopped before checking into our hotel (more for me than you note as reminder for our next visit to the area), on a Friday night. It was just starting to get busy. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating and a food truck for light eats. We sat at the indoor bar and had a friendly helpful beer-tender. Great selection of brew styles! I left and forgot to purchase a six-pack of the jalapeño. This was our favorite Williamsburg brewery! read more

Had been impressed while drinking their beers in Northern Virginia so decided I had to go to the source. Alewerks offered just what I needed - a microbrewer who produced quality, local craft beer, with bold flavors. Strong line up along the beer style spectrum. I was looking for beer that was only available there. I found plenty. The Good Luck Irish Stout was a traditional stout with plenty of flavor. Not too alcoholic which is different than most. The Berliner Weiss was perfect for the spring season. The Chesapeake Pale with Hibiscus was floral and satisfying. The Lovers Greed was a funky wild ale. ..and as a bonus the beertender gave me a sample of the Café Royal 2018 -an imperial Milk Stout. This place rocks!! Great beer, friendly men behind the bar, interesting, stimulating conversation about beer. Everyone in the place was content. . Lots of parking. Impressive what they do. If you like beer, go to Alewerks and sample beers that you can only get at their taproom. read more

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Love this place! Walked in and immediately had my questions answered along with sampling of beer. Just a great atmosphere and the folks are mighty friendly. Totally enjoyed the vinyl record night and I can't wait to have my Christmas Ale at Christmas. read more

This was a cute brewery - a bit off the beaten path, but they always are. I did a flight of all the beers they had on tap at the time. They were pretty good, but I'm not picky when it comes to beer. My only qualms are that the staff was not remarkably friendly, but I feel like that is the brewery culture. Also, my flight of 7 4-oz pours came out to $20 - a bit steep. I would probably suggest you check out the local vineyards over this brewery unless you are a beer person. read more

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Hands down the best local brewer of craft beer. No frills, the beer itself is top notch. Great in person and definitely my go-to pick-up at the supermarket. read more

Good beers, great staff, and good food, too. Been here a few times and was very pleased. They have a few seasonal, limited release beers that are VERY good and most of their regulars are good, too. Overall a fun vibe at both their main taproom and brewery as well as their new small satellite location at the Williamsburg Outlet Malls. read more

I went on a mini vacation to see my uncle perform at Busch Gardens and my fiancé ad I decided to see if there were any local breweries to go to. We found Alewerks and and decided to go for it! We got there just in time because they were just starting a tasting when we arrived! The tasting was very affordable and all the beers were delicious. We tried all of them and I was able to create my own 6 pack and take them back to NJ with me. I even purchased two 32oz grunts and took home some of the seasonal brews. Unfortunately, on the way home the Coffee Stout exploded. :( I emailed Alewerks to let them know in the event something was wrong with the batch of grunts. They were grateful and replaced my grunt for free! A+++ read more

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Great little space for a brewery with ample parking. Not much of a crowd with a great Korean bbq food truck out front. Tons of board games and traditional beer to choose from. Also different sizes in case you have commitment issues! Would go back again! read more

I LOVE the coffeehouse stout. It's a great little place, I just wish they stayed open longer! I cannot tell you how many times I wanted to go there & it was already close to 9 PM. Bummer. They did a great thing by opening another Alewerks at the Outlet mall, it's so convenient for guys that don't want to shop with their S/Os or to grab a drink in the middle of your shopping. read more

Alewerks is a common spot for my coworkers and I to hit after a long day at work. They have outstanding beers - a few of my favorites are the Chesapeake Pale Ale and the Coffeehouse Stout. Alewerks offers a laid back environment with classic rock music playing constantly in the background. There is usually a food truck, and they offer delicious soft pretzels. Beer snobs might be disappointed with the fact that they only have about 10 beers on tap at a time, but they seem to have a beer for nearly everyone. I'd highly recommend Alewerks to anyone who is looking for good beer, and a chill time. read more

We liked the variety that they had to offer and the BBQ was an added bonus. We even picked up a six pack and shirts as souvenirs.

Good beer (I esp like their coffee stout and their Christmas Ale) in a cozy place with friendly service. The taproom has no TVs - which I liked, it created an intimate vibe where you actually want to converse with other patrons. They have a small merch area, a large outside area and from what I can tell, rotating events (like trivia) depending on the day read more

The beers here were pretty good; however, it was so busy that many of us had trouble finding seating. The beer was also a little bit pricey compared to other breweries. They did have a food truck, so that's always nice. The ambiance inside was interesting. Very dark, but unique! I enjoyed my afternoon here and will definitely return! read more

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The tour was very informative, and all of the employees are friendly and knowledgeable. The tasting afterward was the best! Great brews. Highly recommend this brewery.! Even if you just stop by for a beer at their bar. Also LOVE their Cafe Royale - it's a seasonal tho. read more

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Awesome wish the had the White Belgian, it is amazing. Should have it all year around. Friendly staff, good food trucks, very family friendly. Took the kids and they enjoyed a coke while we had a beer. So awesome read more

Great beer with a nice variety! Nice staff, good atmosphere! Will go back if I am in town again. Food truck was there so we grabbed shrimp tacos that were amazing. read more

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I went to Alewerks for trivia night. It was super crowded, but my group was eventually able to get a table. I can only imagine how crowded it gets when it's too cold for outdoor seating. There was a food truck on site and some basic snacks for sale inside. I got a flight of beer, with my favorite being their pumpkin, and a few pints. Definitely worth checking out! read more

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Not really the kinda beer I was looking for. There was corn hole, a food truck, and pet friendly.

Top Shelf brewing in a regular-Joe setting !!! had the Pumpkin Ale and was pleasantly surprised just how good it really was !!! ... tried the Fresh Hop Virginia ale next and man-oh-man was that refreshing and delicious using Eastern Shore hops to produce what I believe to be Alewerks crown jewel of a brew !!! ... the brew team dispensing the brews were very knowledgeable about all aspects of their product and quite personable !!! ... an Excellent choice for a relaxing and engaging pastime !!! read more

I had embrace my inner fall weather and get the Pumpkin Ale. It was DELICIOUS. Normally I'm not the one who enjoys breweries but I decided to tag along. Their pretzels with beer cheese were good as well, the cheese had a bit of a kick to it. They have Jenga and Connect 4 outside as well. The only reason I'm giving it 4 stars is because the flies outside were gross. I understand it's not totally their fault but it makes the experience a little unpleasant. Other than that; I'd definitely go back! read more

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This is an IPA-biased review. The service was good. Atmosphere was solid. Food truck grub (buffalo shrimp po boy) was decent. I just wish there had been a better IPA selection. Overall it was a pretty good visit, but I wouldn't go out of my way to try it again. read more

Really nice tap room, wide range of beer options. Friendly staff quick service fair prices. The 6 beer tasting rack is a nice value with ample tasting of their offerings. Food trucks at breweries are now common, often hit or miss, and no different at Alewerks. Really enjoyed the Christmas Ale. read more

First thing on my to-do list after a 7 hour car ride? Get buzzed. I loved every second touring and tasting Williamsburg Alewerks. Our guide for the day, Corbin, was super-knowledgeable (and available, ladies) and answered every question our group threw at him. Because the operation is small, every person is integral and must pull their weight; you really have to know your stuff. He did. The tour started in their tasting room where we learned the history of beer - the first straws were found in ancient Egypt to suck the beer up from under the yeast layer that formed - and the beers that Alewerks makes. Then we moved to the box room and finally the room where the magic happens (that would be their brewhouse). It was a small operation, but they were expanding to a larger taproom. The beer tasting after the tour was just as fantastic. We started light and moved on. The Coffeehouse Stout is my favorite. Too bad it's a seasonal! It was perfectly balanced as all of their beers are; we learned that balance is their signature style. From the permanent line, I think the Chesapeake Pale Ale is my favorite. I like the bitterness of the hops used in its "big brother," Draketail IPA, but I think the Chesapeake had a nicer balance and flavor. Along with seasonals, they also make limited runs of Brewmaster Choice and Brewmaster Resesrve. We tasted the FarmHouse and the Bourbon Barrel Porter from the Brewmaster Choice line and it they were exceptional. I believe four or so of their beers won gold from various tasting championships and I can see why - it's hard to say anything bad about them. Like most breweries, you could purchase shirts, custom 6-packs and cases, and growlers, but they also had grunts (32 oz) and fancier growlers than I've ever seen. They also have apparel and, my favorite, soaps scented with their beer. I picked up two bars of the Coffeehouse Stout because it was That.Good. Pros: friendly/knowledgeable/entertaining staff, great beer, very reasonable prices Cons: um........nothing. Go! read more

Driving through the industrial area, we wondered if we were in the right place. Windows down, it was a gorgeous day, and the scent of malt and barley wafts through the window. Like Toucan Sam, we just have to follow our noses to Alewerks. Yes, we're *definitely* in the right place. It's not a fancy place, but that's not what you're there for. You're there for the beer. And boy is that delicious. Usually during a tasting I love one, enjoy a few, and could live without a couple. These were all solid. Each is unique, bringing it's own contribution to Alewerks' line of brews. Really enjoy one during your tasting (you should have)? You can get a pint and sit on the patio. Fill a growler or grab a sweatshirt for the road--the prices seemed pretty reasonable to me, at least, but I'm an interloper from DC. The crew at the tasting room were friendly, happy to crack jokes and share their deep knowledge of the ale. The informal atmosphere is exactly how I like it, with a reasonable tasting price (including a tasting glass) to match. They have two tours a day, but I didn't do it, so I can't comment. Will definitely be back if I'm in the area. You should go to. Just follow your nose. read more

Came here on Monday with my under 21 cousin and her boyfriend, and my over 21 boyfriend. The minors wanted to try to have a few beers, but were carded at the register when we paid for our tour... so minors- be warned- these guys are on their game! For $6, you get to go on the tour, sample all of the beers, and keep your tasting glass! We came with a coupon so all 4 of us went for $20!!! Since the minors wouldn't be drinking, this meant that I had a designated driver :-). The place is really cute- we got to the tour a bit early and tried a beer and played some corn hole outside until it was time for the tour to start. Our tour guide could have used a bit more enthusiasm and energy, but he knew the beer and how it was made. If you could stay with him, he had lots of great insight to share. He was very dry, and gave us lots of numbers, but if you asked the right questions, he really was very wise to the products and had lots to share. The tasting was great too. The rules dictated that women get served first, and if men cut in line, they then have to speak in a high pitched voice. This worked out for me wonderfully! There really was no low point among the beers that we tasted. Each and every one was tested and tweaked to perfection, and went down very smooth. None were super-hoppy which catered to my palate perfectly! After the tour, we bought 2 six packs (coffeehouse porter and white ale) and a 22 saison to-go, and proceeded to finish the vast majority of this at the hotel. They sent us home with some potato chips to soak up the tasting beer too, which was mighy nice of them. All in all- a great day, a fun tour, and yummy beer! I'm really glad we checked this place out! read more

Brewery tour was ok but the beer tasting was on point! Got to try 5 different beers all of which were very tasty. Will definitely be returning for more expertly crafted ales. read more

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This is probably a 1.5 at best, but I'm gonna give it the benefit of the doubt and hope that some tour guides were better than mine. I have on several tours (wineries, breweries, distilleries...) and this was the worst. The guy barely took us inside the brewery--we basically stood just inside the doorway. He was very monotone, and didn't really seem to know what he was talking about (more avoided questions, than answered.) The beer tasting was mediocre as well. The beers themselves were good, but they had us all (25-30) stand around in a room, and get served the beers out of two taps, so since there were 5-6 beers, this took quite a while. Perhaps they could've used pitchers to move it along? I'm not sure, it just wasn't great. read more

If you're in Williamsburg, stop here! Our tour guide was GREAT! He explained the history of beer, went over the packaging (which I know some would find boring but I loved!), how it's brewed, the barrels, etc. It was so informative and you could tell everyone who works there really loves what they're doing. For $6, you get a tour, the tasting glass, and tastes of about 7 beers. I liked most of the beers but I'm a new beer drinker. My husband said they were really good. Josh who did our tasting was really fun and kept you interested in the flavor profiles and the beer without it getting too pretentious. Wish they shipped up to Ohio! We took some six packs to bring home. This was probably our favorite thing we did all vacation! read more

So glad I found this place! It seems like a great bar on its own. But the brewery tour was cheap, just a few dollars. You get to see where the beer is brewed. It's not too fancy because it's such a small-scale brewery. However, you can feel the intimacy of it, the hard work that goes in to bottling up each bottle of beer. After the tour, you get to taste every beer on tap and keep your own glass. Absolutely worth the money and made me want to support this small business! read more

Great beer and atmosphere! Favorite was four uphill lefts but all of them were great! They have some really cool growlers and deals on refilling them also! We will visit again when back in Williamsburg. read more

Love this place! Really pleases the locals and caters to what the want. The only thing that could make it better is expanding to food. read more

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Great spot! Inside atmosphere good. No outside atmosphere. Not in a pretty area at all.... but, they have a decent food truck out front and everyone was very nice! Great selection of beers for my husband. Wish they had some wine for those of us who like a fun place, but not beer. Just came from Denver, where there are a zillion breweries, but most offer wine. read more

This was the last stop on a beer tour I went on with LocalSuds (http://www.localsuds.com/localsuds/). The beer I tried was tasty! I tried the Red Marker Ale and the Coffeestout. Both were well made and well recommended. The place is nice and handled the crowed perfectly. read more

We walked in looking for a cheap tour and something to past the time , then we saw all the beers on tap and we then proceeded to order a ten flight and tried them all as my wife and I a little while later and a little bit buzzed we decided to stay for the live music and snacks . we never took the tour but we were happy with everything ... Doing the tour tomorrow . read more

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I ended up here while my family was outlet shopping. Check this place out if you're looking to try some tasty brews. Customer service was great. The place had a warm & friendly atmosphere. Would love to return when I'm back in the area! read more

Alewerks Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

I booked a tour in advance because the web-site did warn that they tend to fill up on the weekends. This place was super-crowded! Though pretty much all the visitors had a great attitude and everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves. There was some weirdo couple who were blocking most of the bar while all the tour peeps were trying to get their tastings! I was like "Move it, National Lampoons Christmas Vacation yuppie couple! Go swish wine at the Fat Canary down the road!" Not really, I actually love wine and also the Fat canary. These people were sort of blocking the process though, I am wondering why the Ale Works people have not moved some of the stuff out of the other side of the room so they can use the entire bar...but no matter. The tour is cool, my husband does a lot of home brewing, so that was neat just hearing how they do basically the same thing. The brewery is just one room, so it is not anything like the tour you would have at a very large brewery, but they let you bring a pint on the tour with you, so that is pretty awesome and it is like $6.00! You cant bring a pint into the Governor's Mansion in Colonial Williamsburg, so clearly this is the superior tour. Then the tasting is very fun, I think we sampled six different things. I am an IPA girl so that was prolly my favorite and also got to taste the seasonal "Bitter Valentine" which we really enjoyed too. The tour guide guy also described all of the other seasonal brews, which were nice to know more about even though they were not part of that days tasting. The growler prices seemed good and lots of people buying those up. I would recommend, and I would come back! read more

I dropped by here for trivia with my girlfriend and her boyfriend and one of my friends on Wednesday. I don't think they serve food, but you can bring take out in, which is what we did. This place is cool, really chill and very inviting. Their IPA is super IPA. I'm gonna be honest with you, it was strong! Their trivia is ridiculous. I've never felt that dumb in my life and normally I KILL it at trivia. One whole round of just Parks and Rec questions?! By that time, I've already had a decent amount to drink, so I can't really comment on anything else but their trivia is super hard and their beer is pretty good. read more