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What to eat in Virginia? Top 30 Virginian Beverages

Last update: Thu Apr 17 2025
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Best Virginian Beverage Producers

01

Spirit

FREDERICKSBURG, United States of America
4.3
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A. Smith Bowman Distillery, the oldest distillery in Virginia, is renowned for its award-winning bourbons and innovative spirit. With a commitment to craftsmanship, they blend tradition with experimentation, producing high-quality small-batch and single-barrel bourbons.


Their process, which includes triple distillation and meticulous barrel aging, results in a rich and distinctive flavor profile. Named after the Bowman family, pioneers in American whiskey-making, the distillery continues to push the boundaries of bourbon production while honoring its deep-rooted legacy.
AWARDS

SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold

2024

NYWSC - New York World Spirits Competition - Double Gold

2023

The American Whiskey Masters - Gold

2023

02

Beer

ALEXANDRIA, United States of America
4.3
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World Beer Cup - Gold

2024

European Beer Star - Gold

2023, 2022, 2021

Great American Beer Festival - Gold

2023, 2021

BEST Port City Brewing Beers
03

Beer

ROANOKE, United States of America
4.2
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Barrel Chest Brewing is a craft brewery and specialty store located in Roanoke, Virginia, United States. Established with the aim of delivering a premium experience to beer enthusiasts, it combines locally brewed beers with a carefully curated selection of international brands.
AWARDS

U.S. Open Beer Championship - Gold

2023, 2021

Untappd - 4.6

Untappd - 4.4

BEST Barrel Chest Brewing Beers
04

Beer

RICHMOND, United States of America
4.2
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The Answer Brewpub is a renowned craft brewery and brewpub located in Richmond, Virginia, known for its innovative and diverse selection of beers. Established in 2014 by An Bui, a well-known figure in the craft beer world, The Answer has become a favorite destination for beer enthusiasts seeking unique flavors and high-quality brews.
AWARDS

Untappd - 4.5

05

Beer

STAUNTON, United States of America
4.2
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AWARDS

Great American Beer Festival - Gold

2022, 2020

BEST Skipping Rock Beer Co. Beers
06

Beer

WILLIAMSBURG, United States of America
4.2
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AWARDS

Great American Beer Festival - Gold

2022

BEST Precarious Beer Project – Precarious Beer Hall Beers
07

Beer

MANASSAS, United States of America
4.1
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AWARDS

U.S. Open Beer Championship - Gold

2021

BEST 2 Silos Brewing Beers
08

Beer

PETERSBURG, United States of America
4.1
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AWARDS

U.S. Open Beer Championship - Gold

2021

BEST Trapezium Brewing Beers
09

Wine

WOODBRIDGE, United States of America
4.0
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IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Gold

2019

BEST Seckford Agencies Wines
10

Spirit

CHARLOTTESVILLE, United States of America
3.9
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SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold

2024

BEST Luscious Spirits Spirits
11
Spirit
CHARLOTTESVILLE, United States of America
3.9
12
Liqueur
WILLIAMSBURG, United States of America
3.9
13
Beer
ASHLAND, United States of America
3.9
14
Beer
ASHLAND, United States of America
3.9
15
Beer
DELAPLANE, United States of America
3.9
16
Wine
ROANOKE, United States of America
3.8
17
Beer
ROANOKE, United States of America
3.7
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