The Virginia Beer Co.’s Full-Time Friends:
More Than a Mug Club
— 2025 Membership Update —
Question: Will there be a 2025 Full-Time Friends Social Club?
Answer: Yes! CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS.
~ VBC’S FULL-TIME FRIENDS SOCIAL CLUB ~
2025 FTF Social Club Registration is CLOSED!
2026 Social Club open enrollment will be available starting on Black Friday ’25 through New Year’s Day ’26.
— 2025 Membership Details —
Interested in becoming a part of the Virginia Beer Co.’s 2024 Full-Time Friends Social Club? Join our inner-circle:
What are the benefits of becoming one of Virginia Beer Co.’s Full-Time Friends?
Membership into an exclusive group of beer lovers who get:
- upsized beers and daily discounts,
- early access to select beer releases,
- Social Club swag,
- access to bonus FTF-exclusive beer, merch, & events,
- …and a full year of insider info on beers & cheers!
A full list of 2025 FTF Social Club benefits can also be reviewed below:
Where do I purchase a Full-Time Friends membership?
Memberships are available for sale in the Taproom and online from 11/29/2024 through 12/31/2024.
New in 2025: Benefits apply to both our Williamsburg Taproom AND the future VBC 2.0 Brewpub in Yorktown (projected Spring ’25 opening)!
When do the benefits begin and end?
Purchasing a Full-Time Friends membership entitles you to benefits beginning on the first day the Brewery opens in 2025 (January 1st) — lasting for a full year, through December 31, 2025.
Who can receive these benefits?
The benefits are for you, the member, but not eligible to be used by anyone else.
Do you get a mug/glass?
Exclusive Full-Time Friends prezzies will be given to each member!
We’ll also have 20 oz. exclusive Full-Time Friends glassware available for you to use at the brewery, so you can show off your status while enjoying your oversized pours…much to the awe of those around you.
Why are beers poured in 13 oz. or 20 oz. glasses excluded from the up-sizing benefit?
Safe, responsible consumption is extremely important to us! Beers above 8% ABV are best enjoyed in servings up to 13 oz. And beers already served in 20 oz. glasses are already up-sized! But don’t worry: as a member of VBC’s Full-Time Friends Social Club, you’ll get 10% off any high gravity pints and OG 20 oz. servings EVERY day!
We have 16 taps and most of our beers are under 8% ABV, so you’ll have plenty of options for the bump to 20 oz. pours EVERY day!
When will I receive all of my slick new FTF swag?
We will get Social Club prezzies to everyone in early 2025 (typically Q1), once membership closes and we verify everyone’s particulars.
What other FTF merch/events/perks will be offered?
In addition to exclusive Social Club swag that is included, our team works to design additional merch items that are only made available for Full-Time Friends to purchase!
In 2025, FTF’s will have the chance to help design at least one recipe to help create a Social Club-influenced can release!
Also in 2025, there will be access to three a la carte VIP experience (ticketed events that include three 10 oz. pours)…and an included exclusive “First Look” at our upcoming Brewpub project in Yorktown (projected Spring ’25 opening)!
What’s the deal with the Extra Events?
In 2025, an exclusive “First Look” of our Yorktown brewpub will be included in the Social Club membership!
We will also be planning three additional, invite-only VIP experiences throughout the year that are ticketed events. Examples from previous year’s include a team cookout and a pre-Thanksgiving FriendsGiving gala. For ticketed events, three 10 oz. pours, food, and entertainment are included in the admission price. The events are only open for FTF’s…and you can pick & choose which ones to attend!
How will I be alerted to 2025 Social Club news/notes/events?
We will be in touch through a number of mediums: in the Taproom, in an FTF-only Facebook group, and via email…with personal updates and details on upcoming exclusive FTF news and early releases throughout the year!
A confirmation email address will be asked for when you purchase your 2025 membership. Email will be the primary method of communication for FTF updates throughout the year.
How do I unlock my benefits when I get to the brewery/brewpub?
When the year starts, simply come in and say “Hi!” to the team; then let them know which benefit you’re interested in utilizing (e.g., up-sized pint, discount on to-go beer, new brew sneak peak)! As we get to know you even better, you won’t have any problems receiving each and every one of your FTF member benefits.
But don’t be shy about asking for them…we want to get to know our Full-Time Friends even better! There’s nothing wrong with wanting to make a grand entrance and bragging about your Social Club status in front of your friends.
Can I buy membership as a gift?
Yes! Simply let us know at the time of purchase or reply to your confirmation email online, and let us know this is a gift purchase. We will also reply to every confirmation email to verify membership details. And we can supply a gift image too!
We won’t plan to reach out to welcome 2025 Full-Time Friends until 12/31, so you’ll have time to give the gift that keeps on giving.
Then get ready to be thanked. A lot.
Is FTF refundable and/or transferable?
Once membership is purchased, it is yours and yours alone for the (amazing) year ahead.
In certain circumstances out of the control of the FTF in question, please alert the Taproom team and we’ll do our best to ensure that FTF benefits can be enjoyed by the most appropriate party.
Can you mail my FTF swag to me if I don’t live locally?
Absolutely! If you have concerns about not making it in to grab your goods, just let us know and we’ll be in touch with shipping options.
How does membership renewal work?
The annual renewal period will begin annually on Black Friday and will continue through year-end, or until memberships are sold out. Current members will receive a heads up about renewals before announcements go live to the general public after Thanksgiving. Current members are also eligible for a “thank you” renewal discount!
Who should I contact if I have a question?
Hit us up in the Taproom, or send any questions to:
