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1781 Brewing Company sits on historic land in Spotsylvania County, just a few miles from Fredericksburg. We brew authentic farmhouse ales using locally sourced grain, carefully chosen hops, and filtered spring water. Come for beer, local wine, food, animals, live music, and deeply local history.
1781 Brewing Company farm brewery and silos in Spotsylvania, Virginia

A VIRGINIA
FARM BREWERY

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Virginia By The Glass, a free history speaker series on select Thursday evenings at 1781 Brewing Company and Wilderness Run Vineyards in Spotsylvania County, Virginia.

A free history speaker series on select Thursday evenings

WHAT'S COMING UP

  • Zach Smith and the Mardi Gras Kings
    Zach Smith and the Mardi Gras Kings
    LIVE MUSIC
    Zach Smith and the Mardi Gras Kings
    Jul 25, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
  • Trivia Tuesday
    Trivia Tuesday
    WEEKLY
    Trivia Tuesday
    Jul 28, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
  • Gorgeous Summer Palm Paint Party
    Gorgeous Summer Palm Paint Party
    Gorgeous Summer Palm Paint Party
    Jul 30, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
  • Daniel Allen Carter
    Daniel Allen Carter
    LIVE MUSIC
    Daniel Allen Carter
    Aug 07, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM

PRIVATE EVENTS

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SEASONAL

Our long-lagered classic, brewed for a clean, smooth finish and released in limited batches

ALC/VOL – 5.2%

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FLAGSHIP

Light English country porter with balanced bitterness and a medium-full body

ALC/VOL – 5.8%

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FLAGSHIP

Crafted with Mandarina Bavaria hops and copious amounts of orange blossom honey

​ALC/VOL – 6.2%

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FLAGSHIP

German-style wheat ale with dominant banana and clove aromas

ALC/VOL – 4.6%

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FLAGSHIP

German-style Kölsch, lagered for a delicate hop profile and smooth, crisp flavor

ALC/VOL – 5%

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FLAGSHIP

Lager inspired by our German ancestors who settled in the Appalachian mountains

ALC/VOL – 5.4%

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FLAGSHIP

Juicy India Pale Ale hopped with Citra, Amarillo and Mosaic

ALC/VOL – 7.2%

Historic farm silos and rainbow at 1781 Brewing Company in Spotsylvania, Virginia
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Farmhouse ales crafted on historic Virginia land in Spotsylvania County

BREWERY HOURS​​​​​​​​​​​

Sunday–Thursday:

11 a.m.–9 p.m.

Friday, Saturday:

11 a.m.–10 p.m.​

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THE WINERY IS HERE, TOO.

We share the farm with our sister business, Wilderness Run Vineyards. Beer and wine are both available on-site.​​

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PROUD COMMEMORATIVE PARTNER

Honoring America’s 250th with history, storytelling, and Revolution-inspired beer releases​

© 2026 1781 Brewing Company, Spotsylvania, Virginia. All rights reserved. Please drink responsibly.

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