Annuals

quayside kolsch

Light bodied, German-style Golden Ale

Pilsner and Munich malts provide a subtle, biscuity malt backbone balanced by the spicy flavors and floral aromas of the German noble hop varietals.

ABV-4.5% | IBU 22

Howling Gale ipa

West-Coast style IPA

Massive kettle additions and a double dry-hop process with Simcoe, Mosaic and Citra hops bring this brew to an explosion of tropical and citrus aromas and flavors.

ABV-7.2% | IBU 80

American IPA, Silver - Virginia Craft Brewers Guild

 

sessions in the abyss

Session IPA

A Pilsner malt base with a touch of Vienna and Oat malts provide a smooth breadiness to the bold citrus flavor and aroma. Simcoe and Citra hops for both boil and dry-hop additions bring out the classic IPA punch, while the low gravity allows for multiple pints.

ABV-4.5% | IBU 35

siren's lure

Hop forward Saison

Hazy, straw-colored farmhouse ale. Brewed with Pilsner and Vienna malts with a touch of wheat. Zythos and Galaxy hops additions in the boil enhance the fruitiness provided by the French farmhouse yeast. Lightly dry-hopped with Galaxy and Hallertau Blanc hops to enhance the tart, dry finish.

ABV-7.2% | IBU 32

Experimental Beer, Bronze - 2017 Virginia Craft Beer Cup
Specialty and Experimental, Bronze - Virginia Craft Brewers Guild
Gold - Great American Beer Festival 2015

seasonals

Pohick Bay Pilsener

Bohemian-Style Pilsener

The biscuity, toasted malt flavors from Floor-malted Bohemian Pilsener malt is balanced by the spicy, floral overtones of the Czech Saaz Hops in this classic lager.

ABV-5.0% | IBU 35

 

Blackened Seas

Porter - American

Available mid-October

Robust Porter with black cherries - Caramel Munich, chocolate and black malts create a roasty malt profile. A mild candy aroma and purple lacing in the glass comes from ripe black cherries. Decadence in a glass.

ABV-6.5% | IBU 31

 

bulkhead brown

A Robust Nut Brown Ale

Rich malty nose with chocolate and nutty flavors and a slight roast finish. Lightly hopped with Nugget and Fuggle hops to allow the rich malt character to be the showcase.

ABV-6.5% | IBU 28

 

Hells Navigator

Maibock/Helles Bock

Strong, copper-colored lager brewed for the spring season. Pilsner, Vienna and Munich malts are used to produce the slightly toasted malt character. The kettle hop additions of Perle and Tettnanger provide a mellow spice flavor and subtle citrus aromas.

ABV-6.5% | IBU 23

Pale Malty European Lager, Silver - 2017 Virginia Craft Beer Cup
Munich Lager, Gold - Virginia Craft Brewers Guild

Nautifest

Ocktoberfest

Vienna and Dark Munich malts drive the toasty malt backbone to this copper colored lager. Lightly hopped with German noble hops Tettnanger and Hallertau Mittelfruh for a subtle, herbal nose and touch of spice to the dry finish.

ABV-5.5% | IBU 20

Dank & Stormy

Imperial India Pale Ale

Copper-colored, Hops showcase. The use of Crystal and Caramel-Munich malts add a touch of malt richness. Heavily dry-hopped with Simcoe and Citra hops to bring out the Dank!!

ABV-9.5% | IBU 90

Masthead Mosaic IPA

East-Coast IPA

Pale and Crystal malts bring a subtle caramel note to this deep garnet-colored, single hopped brew. Only Mosaic hops are used throughout the boil and dry-hop. Flavor and aroma of berries, tangerine and tropical fruit.

ABV-6.5% | IBU 45

 

 

TAP ROOM

 

Three Bouys ESB

English-Style Pale Ale

A different take on a brew we haven’t had on-tap in almost 2years!!! This time we did a complete fermentation in oak barrels. Marris Otter malt and a kiss of Gambrinus Honey malt bring out a caramel rich flavor and mouthfeel. A light floral background of Fuggle Hops pair well with the earthy nose from the barrels making  for a smooth, yet complex brew.

ABV-5.5% | IBU 44

Midnight on Harbor Drive

American Black Ale/Black IPA

Brewed in collaboration with our friends at Pro Re Nata Farm Brewery in Crozet, Va. Midnight Wheat malt sets up the black color and rich mouthfeel without adding roastiness. Dry-hopped with Falconer’s Flight hops adds lemon and grapefruit to the flavor and aroma.

ABV-7.0% | IBU 45

White Cap IPA

Wet-Hopped IPA

A seasonal IPA showcasing fresh Cascade hops from our friends at Split Rail Farm in Churchville Va.. A mash of English Pale and light Crystal malts set-up the base beer for the lemongrass and grapefruit flavors and floral aroma. Cheers to Virginia Hops!!!

ABV-7.3% | IBU 45

 

Red Lead III

American Red Ale

Caramel Munich, wheat and rye malts build the body to this complex ale. Warrior and Columbus hops bring pungent, peppery and citrus notes to the flavor and aroma.

ABV-6.0% | IBU 28

Home Port Stout

Oatmeal Stout

Robust coffee and cocoa aroma leads into the creamy mouthfeel and roasty flavor of this rich brew. Delicately hopped with English Fuggle, allows the chocolatey finish to linger. Available only in the taproom.

ABV-5.5% | IBU 20

 

Brewers Reserve Series

Golden Shellback

Belgian Strong Golden Ale

Pilsner malt and Belgian candi syrup provide the fermentables for this deceptively strong ale. A touch of coriander was added to the whirlpool to enhance citrus flavors. Fermented with a Belgian yeast strain for a dry finish.

ABV - 8.5% | IBU 31

ghost of the mariner

Imperial Stout

Rich malt flavor and aroma with a creamy mouth feel from the heavy use of flaked barley. Coffee-like roastiness gives way to a toffee finish. Assertively hopped with Mt. Hood and U.S. Golding hops to help balance this big, malty brew. *Contains Lactose*

ABV-9.5% | IBU 50

Barrel-Aged
ghost of the mariner

Imperial Coffee Stout

Aged in Jim Beam Bourbon barrels with freshly roasted coffee beans from our friends at The Roasterie in Kansas City, Mo. Strong oak and coffee flavors. Finished with a hint of vanilla.  *Contains Lactose*

ABV-9.5% | IBU 50

 

All Hands Anniversary Ale

American Barley Wine

Brewed by our entire staff to commemorate our first anniversary. Over 3,000 pounds of Caramel Wheat and Crystal malts to bring a candy nose and rich caramel body. Assertively hopped with mash additions of whole leaf Chinook hops and kettle additions of Warrior, Amarillo and Citra.

ABV-10.5% | IBU 68