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We do everything we can to celebrate the individual, and to recognize that we’re all better together. As Pride is more than a month or a festival, we release 𝑭𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒔 𝑶𝒇 𝑫𝒐𝒓𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒚 throughout the year to celebrate beers for all and cheers with all, all year long…

…but we always make sure there's a fresh batch of ℙ𝕣𝕚𝕕𝕖 𝕀ℙ𝔸 available to share throughout the Commonwealth every June!

🏳️‍🌈🌟

𝑭𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒔 𝑶𝒇 𝑫𝒐𝒓𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒚 is a beautifully bright 7.3% abv Hazy IPA featuring an eclectic mix of rotating hops, which showcase ingredients from all around the world coming together as one. Our first batch of 2023 blends Amarillo & El Dorado in the whirlpool with a Strata & Amarillo dry-hop…sweet and juicy, with an ambrosia of fresh cut strawberry & pineapple notes.

Most importantly: no matter what day or month, $10 per barrel sold of our ℙ𝕣𝕚𝕕𝕖 𝕀ℙ𝔸 benefits Richmond-based non-profit for all: @equalityva!

🌟🏳️‍🌈

We show pride in who we are. We have pride in what we brew. We take pride in all of you. And we’re proud to do our part to ensure that everyone can live like they’re 𝑭𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒔 𝑶𝒇 𝑫𝒐𝒓𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒚 with pride.

#LOVEWINS

Is there any better combo than a hot slice of New York-style pizza and a cold pint of craft beer? 🍕🍺

In celebration of the grand re-opening of @bellissimowilliamsburg, we’re proud to announce the return of their namesake Italian-style Pilsner! Five weeks of cold conditioning results in a crisp, malt-forward Pilsner base complemented by the floral hop aromas produced by a Hallertau Mittelfrüh dry-hop.

The real question is: which of Bellissimo’s recipes are you going to pair with this limited release? 🍺🍕

Bronx Bomber? Sicilian? Pickle with Hot Honey? Since both Bellissimo’s are back in action, we rec picking up a 4-pack at 401 Second Street and snagging some slices at 6614 Mooretown Road so you can come to your own well-researched conclusion! 🎓

#vabeer #pizzaandbeer #bellissimopizza #virginiabeerco #visitwilliamsburg #loveva #pilsner #lovelocal #eatlocal #drinklocal #craftcans #nystylepizza #cincin

Tell us it's a long weekend without telling us it's a long weekend. 🍻

Rain or shine, the beers & cheers must go on...so we're tapping a fresh batch of 𝔼𝕊𝕋𝕀𝕄𝔸𝕋𝔼𝔻 𝔼𝕐𝔼𝕊! This 8.2% abv Citra > Motueka DDH DIPA is one of our favorites, and it brightens up any day (or glass).

Join us for a round tonight 'til 9 pm...or swing by for a pint on Monday. We'll be open at Noon to celebrate not only the long weekend, but @dominiondogs Dave's birthday weekend as well! 🎂🌭

And weather permitting, he'll be with us tomorrow to enjoy a(nother) round too.

#vabeer #ddh #dipa #brewrey #taproom #beergarden #visitwilliamsburg #loveva #theedgedistrict #dominiondogs #neighborhoodlove #craftbeerculture #rainydayactivities #virginiabeerco #🌭

Here’s to the unofficial start of summer. 🌅

And here’s to the unofficial beer of summer. 🥂

Tropical Contact is refreshing, tart, & ruby-hued. Brewed with 🌺 Hibiscus 🌺 & 🍋 Lemon 🍋, this relaxed seasonal crusher is now available to bring the chill vibes of your favorite beach to your favorite beer glass.

Find wherever fine craft beer is sold. Enjoy responsibly wherever your summer takes you. 🌊

#vabeer #summervibes #tropicalcontact

Long Weekend Starts NOW 🍺🏃🏽‍♂️🏃🏿‍♀️🏃🏻💨

𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟓/𝟐𝟓 | 𝟑-𝟗 𝐩𝐦
🍻 Tribe Thursday
🚚 @noshmmb
💡 @speedquizzingva [6:30 pm]

𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟓/𝟐𝟔 | 𝟏𝟐-𝟗:𝟑𝟎 𝐩𝐦
🍻 Frontline Friday
🌭 @dominiondogs
🎶 Antique Vehicle + @dj_kudlz [6-9 pm]

𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟓/𝟐𝟕 | 𝟏𝟐-𝟗:𝟑𝟎 𝐩𝐦
🚚 @hangrysvb
🎶 @brandonbowerband [4-7 pm]

𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟓/𝟐𝟖 | 𝟏𝟐-𝟗 𝐩𝐦
🚚 @noshmmb
🎶 @sammyleemusic [2-5 pm]

𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟓/𝟐𝟗 | 𝟏𝟐-𝟗 𝐩𝐦
🇺🇸 𝑩𝑶𝑵𝑼𝑺 𝑯𝑶𝑼𝑹𝑺
🍻 Industry Night
🌭 @dominiondogs
🎶 Memorial Day Community Jam with @billyjoedaniel & Friends feat. @dj_kudlz [2-5 pm]

#vabeer #visitwilliamsburg #virginiabeerco

We apologize for the inconvenience, but the brewery will be closed today (5/23) for the annual VBC team pilgrimage to @buschgardensva!

We keep hearing all these great things about this new DarKoaster (and its affiliated Black Lager pairing 😜) so we want to make sure to get a team day in at the park before the holiday weekend kicks off.

🍻🎢🍻

We appreciate your understanding, and we will make it up to you on Wednesday, 5/24 at 3 pm with:

— the @jyfmuseums in the house/brewery for JYF History by the Pint,

— @oldcitybbqfoodtruck dishing staring at 3 pm sharp,

— Half Price Fills on 7 recipes!

🍻🎢🍻

We hope you'll enjoy some VBC in the wild today, and we look forward to filling you in on all the fun tomorrow from 3-9 pm! 🙏🏾

#BuschGardens #VisitWilliamsburg #BeerPeoplePurpose

It's hard to find something brighter than today's forecast...but we're doing our best with not one but two clear as can be additions to the taproom lineup:

☀️ Sunset Sip | 7.0% abv West Coast IPA, brewed with old school hop additions of Columbus & Simcoe and a classic dry-hop of Simcoe 😋

🇨🇿 Svêtly Ležák | 5.0% abv Czech Pale Lager, an uber-traditional "Czech 12°" Decocted Pale Lager crafted with Czech Pilsner malt & 100% Saaz hops 🍺

💕

Twice the incentive to visit on a Monday...and here's two more reasons too:

(1) @dominiondogs is here for Industry Night in the @edgedistrictva 🌭,

(2) and the brewery will be closed on Tuesday, 5/23 for our team's annual pilgrimage to @buschgardensva 🎢!

💕

Cheers, and Lexi says “Happy Mon-Yay!” 🍻

We couldn't let @william_and_mary Grad Weekend pass by without a shout out to one of our own new grads: Kristin! 🥳

Kristin has been an all-🌟 part-timer here at VBC since we opened in 2016. You've likely seen her slinging beers behind the bar, and teaching barre classes as a lead instructor at @purebarre_newportnews.

And as of this weekend, Kristin is the proud recipient of not one but TWO degrees from W&M! After receiving an undergrad B.A. in French & Francophone Studies, Kristin just completed a Master's Program at @wmeducation.

Join us in raising a round to Kristin and all the other grads celebrating big achievements this month across Williamsburg and throughout Virginia! 🎓🎊 We'll be celebrating today with 16 taps flowing, @motocrepesvadishing, and the @benphelpsproject crooning (2-5 pm).

#wmGrad #GoTribe #BeerPeoplePurpose

WHAT 🌞 A 🌞 DAY! And the music hasn't even started yet.

Tonight we have the second of SEVEN performances featuring our 2023 residency with @therapjackband here in the @edgedistrictva. Festivities begin at 6 pm, with sound by @dj_kudlz too.

Doors open at NOON for the release of Cold Drinking Beer, and we'll have bodacious bites by @hangrysvb & scrumptious snacks from @daddygsalsa all day too.

Visit our website (bio) for entry info (no coolers or open containers) and spillover parking recs, and we will see you soon for a bone shaking good time! 💙⚡❤️

In celebration of @william_and_mary Commencement, actively enrolled beer-seeking individuals may now select up to 16 oz. of the 6.5% abv India Pale Ale aptly named Pass/Fail. This special Graduation-edition IPA is brewed with a hop selection of Centennial, Mosaic, and an elective dry-hop of Hopsteiner #17701.

🎓 Featuring a syllabus full of sweet melon flavors, refreshing citrus notes, and woody aromatics, the Pass/Fail IPA election process will open during W&M Grad Weekend (well after add/drop has ended) and will close at the end of the final keg withdrawal period (following the ringing of the bell and the walking of the Dell).

As a company built on Green & Gold, we raise a round to all the Seniors celebrating big achievements. You've pulled up your socks and studied hard, and we're confident that you're ready for whatever the future has in store. Cheers to the Class of 2023 and here's to all the future @wmalumni out there!

#wmGrad #WilliamsburgVA #VirginiaBeerCo

It's a

— door all the way up
— fresh beers just tapped
— new glassware looking sharp
— food trucks every day
— live entertainment all weekend
— time for a round

kinda (American Craft Beer) Week!

— — —

𝑩𝑹𝑨𝑵𝑫 𝑵𝑬𝑾 𝑩𝑬𝑬𝑹𝑺
🥂 𝗕𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗠𝗼𝘀𝗮 | 10% abv "Beermosa" Ale
🌅 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝗦𝗶𝗽 | 7% abv West Coast IPA
🇨🇿 𝐒𝐯ě𝐭𝐥ý 𝐋𝐞žá𝐤 | 5% abv 12° Decocted Czech Pale Lager
🪷 𝐓𝐰𝐨 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐈𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐨 | 5% abv Sicilian Lemon Sour Ale

𝑭𝑶𝑶𝑫 𝑻𝑹𝑼𝑪𝑲𝑺
🌭 5/15 | @dominiondogs
🌮 5/16 | @donchidova
🌮 5/17 | @donchidova
🚚 5/18 | @noshmmb
🚚 5/19 | @oldcitybbqfoodtruck
🚚 5/20 | @hangrysvb + @daddygsalsa
🥙 5/21 | @motocrepesva

𝑳𝑰𝑽𝑬 𝑬𝑵𝑻𝑬𝑹𝑻𝑨𝑰𝑵𝑴𝑬𝑵𝑻
💡 Thurs. | @speedquizzingva Trivia [6:30 pm]
🎶 Fri. | TIN CAN FISH BAND [6-9 pm]
🎶 Sat. | @therapjackband with @dj_kudlz [6-9 pm]
🎶 Sun. | @benphelpsproject Duo [2-5 pm]

— — —

#VAbeer #VisitWilliamsburg #VirginiaBeerCo #AmericanCraftBeerWeek

Wishing a very happy Mother's Day to all the Moms! To ours, to yours, and to all the mother figures out there — cheers to you and all you do.

💐🥂💐

Treat mom (or yourself, as the case may be) to a round today, paired with sweet & savory treats from family owned & operated @motocrepesva. And enjoy a Sunday soundtrack by the one & only @marieclairemusic, live in the Beer Garden from 2-5 pm.

#VAbeer #VisitWilliamsburg #BeerPeoplePurpose

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