Champion Brewing Company
324 6th St. SE, Charlottesville, Virginia
One of Virginia’s most innovative breweries, Champion Brewing Company is home to a 30-barrel brewhouse specializing in craft beers. Flavors range from traditional, such as a chicory IPA, to unique, such as a lavender and coriander wheat ale. The Charlottesville microbrewery features an intimate taproom pouring regular and seasonal brews.
Champion Brewing Company has offered a niche selection of beers since its opening in 2012. It constantly rotates the taproom’s seasonal beers, one-offs, and barrel-aged brews, offering guests a different experience at every visit—in fact, Champion releases a limited-edition beer each month to taproom visitors. The small brewery complex features an outdoor patio and local food trucks, for a fun and family-friendly atmosphere.
Champion Brewing Company is a must-visit for beer connoisseurs and foodies.
The brewery is suitable for groups and families with children.
The entire complex is accessible to wheelchairs and strollers.
Champion’s taproom is located on 6th Street in downtown Charlottesville, walkable from the train station or the University of Virginia. If driving, park in the lot or on the street.
The Champion Brewing Company’s taproom is open daily from 4pm to 11pm Monday through Thursday and 12pm to 11pm Friday through Sunday. It features a big patio in the back for guests to relax on, which tends to fill up come happy hour and on weekends.
Champion Brewing Company creates some of the most experimental beers in the area. The owners want guests to experience beer the same way people experience music: with feeling. Each beer they brew tells a unique story, such as the Black Me Stout created for the punk rock band Against Me!
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