MEAN SPIRITS DISTILLERY

Dead Reckoning wants you to look for adventure anywhere you go by always saying YES. Be willing to try new things. We want you to set off over the horizon, unsure of where you are going or what you will find in the beyond. Surround yourself with great friends and write a story you will laugh about decades later with Read more...

20 years ago Kevin O’Connor wrote his final college paper on starting his own brewery, and on St. Patrick’s Day 2010 O’Connor Brewing Co. brewed its first batch, becoming one of Coastal Virginia’s very first craft breweries. What started from humble beginnings in a small garage warehouse has expanded to become a World Beer Cup Award and Great American Beer Read more...

Rip Rap Brewing is a small microbrewery in Norfolk, VA. It was born out of a brewing passion by ‘Liam, who started homebrewing while still serving in the Coast Guard. With the help of another Coastie, Ben, Rip Rap Brewing Co opened in April of 2016. Since then, the tasting room has expanded from four beers on tap to more Read more...

Benchtop Brewing is a craft brewery in Norfolk, Virginia. Hand crafted innovative ales that blend scientific precision and creativity. Author: Dirk Jahn Read more...

A Norfolk, Virginia distillery hand crafting Bourbon, Gin and Vodka. Author: Dirk Jahn Read more...

Since 2012, Smartmouth has helped shape the Hampton Roads craft beer scene with unique styles, quality ingredients and an emphasis on flavor over flash. No gimmicks, no funny business, just an appreciation for well-crafted beer and a desire to share it with others. Today, we distribute a variety of beers throughout the state of Virginia. We are family friendly and Read more...

Mermaid Winery has two locations on the Southside of Hampton Roads: Our flagship store is located in downtown Norfolk in a national Landmark, which was formerly a bank built in 1908. The mermaid is a mythical source of beauty that represents our vision to produce stunning wines. Our limited production wines are focused on articulating the characteristics of each varietal. Read more...

Established in 2005, Chesapeake Bay Distillery started with the mission of creating gold medal spirits in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As we crafted our vodka, this mission statement easily translated to creating the cleanest spirits possible. For us, success is achieved through being meticulous about maintaining this standard. As a result, Chesapeake Bay Distillery became Virginia’s first gold and double Read more...