Smartmouth Brewing Company

Top choice in Virginia


In the Chelsea arts district, this indoor-outdoor tasting room and brewery has an inviting neighborhood feel, plus there's usually a food truck handy to supply sustenance. If you like Hefeweizen (wheat beer), give the seasonal Sommer Fling a try (April to December). There are free brewery tours every hour between 1pm and 4pm on Saturday.


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