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    Crooked Run Fermentation

    4.3 (112 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Breweries
    Closed 3:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Mark N.

    Updating my very old review. Now most of the action has shifted to the larger Sterling and DC locations but Leesburg is the foundation. While the tap room is small and there is limited outdoor seating this is a great place to have a brew especially if you are already in the area. Crooked Run's taplist tends to be IPA forward but always with a new mix of dark brews and funky/sours. On this visit we went with the Hellfire dark IPA. A balance toasty black malt with a citrusy bite from Cashmere, Amarillo, and Centennial hops. We also had the Errant porter. An English-style made with chocolate, cocoa, caramel, and rye malts and lightly hopped with East Kent Golding. Nice roasty flavors. We with a 4-pack of what I consider to be their core or house beer - the Heart and Soul IPA which clocks in at 6.5% ABV and 30 IBU. This IPA has moderate bitterness and mixes East and West cost styles.

    U-Bae & Orange Empress
    Katie W.

    I thoroughly enjoyed my time here Saturday evening. I was really excited to try their U-Bae beer as I have never heard of a beer flavored with ube and it is one of my favorite flavors. It is now up there with my favorite beers and I had to bring a pack home. I got the orange empress sour as my second drink and it was not great. Seeing as this is a spin off of their regular raspberry empress, I would have liked to taste more orange flavor instead of just sour. The place itself is quite small with dive bar vibes. If you come at a busy time it may feel claustrophobic inside and outside there is limited seating and parking. With that being said, the location is pretty awesome as it is right next to a cidery and multiple good spots for food in downtown Leesburg. I look forward to coming back to Crooked Run in the near future as their uniqueness in flavor has definitely captured my attention.

    Coast
    Jesse P.

    My wife have been here twice now while visiting downtown leesburg. This is a small but awesome brewery. It feels like a hole in the wall dive bar but the staff is super nice, and the customers as equally as warming and friendly. They have a large tap selection, huge cooler of to go beers, and decent apparel and glasses for purchase. There is also ample outdoor seating including tables and chairs. I enjoyed how the bartender made an effort to come outside and collect empties as well. Come here for chill vibes and cold delicious beer.

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    John J.

    Great little brewery (Leesburg). The bartender Alex wax the coolest made the experience wonderful. I'm not huge fan of all the beers I tried ... they were good though. The locals were so much fun and we hope to be locals soon (moving to Leesburg). Good times. A lot of seasonal brews, so hope to enjoy a variety of brews

    Haley Alyssa J.

    If you can get a seat, this tiny brewery is a great place to enjoy some unique beers. My friends and I got here right as it opened so that we could claim the only larger table on the patio. Inside is very dark and cramped, with just a few seats, a small bar, a merchandise corner, and a single stall bathroom. When more people started arriving it was downright claustrophobic trying to get to the bar or squeeze past to the restroom. The bartender was friendly but didn't give much information when asked. He implied that they don't serve flights, but they do, as well as half pours of any of the beers. I tasted the Raspberry Empress, Star Light, and Razzz, and I liked Razzz the most. I've never seen a beer that color! There are no prices listed, and it came out to around $9 for 12 oz.

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    Ramon F.

    First time here. One of many breweries in the area, worth the stop. Has at least one option for each of the major beer categories. Not overwhelming with options. The staff was approachable and will let you sample and explain each beer for you. Pet friendly and has a smoking area right outside. Would try again.

    Coast and Raspberry empress
    Shannon W.

    May be my third time here. They always have their classic favorites plus new beers on tap. They will let you sample the beers first. I tried the toastmaster but wasn't a fan so I got my usual the raspberry empress. The place is small with indoor and outdoor seating. There's minimal food options bit you are allowed to bring your own food.

    Neal E.

    Stopped in for a beer tasting one Saturday evening. Sat the bar and ordered a flight of everything they had: Wishing Well Dry Stout (4.5% ABV) Lord Logan English DIPA (9.0% ABV) Belgian Pale Ale (5.0% ABV) Red Wine Barrel-Aged Shadow of Truth (Black Belgian Tripel) (8.0% ABV) Animism (Raspberry Sour Brown) (9.0% ABV) Coffee Cask Shadow of Truth (8.0 ABV) All of their beers were interesting to taste - but I did not find one amongst that crop of selections that made me want to drink a pint of it. Still, a cool little brewery! The guys working the bar were very nice and informative! I'm sure I'll be back to see what else they come up with!

    Flight
    Katie S.

    Crooked Run Brewing is a great little spot to try some interesting nanobrews in the Leesburg area. They have a small and cozy tasting room and a nice little patio that I have a feeling I will spend some time at once it warms up a little. The Kolsch was my favorite the first time I was here, so when we went back the next weekend I was sad to learn it was kicked. They do everything in small batches though, so don't make my mistake... get your growler of your favorite before it's gone! They also sell cigars, various CRB merch and offer a nice relaxing time, with bonus snuggles from Logan the resident beer pup. Great place!

    Noriega and Dolce
    Doug Y.

    Jake makes great beers here at Crooked Run; there's often something new to try. Not a lot of food options, but outside food is welcome. The crowd is a bit eclectic, but all are welcomed. I prefer to sit outside and people watch. Great place to come have a beer before or after dinner in downtown Leesburg. You can walk here from most anywhere in the downtown area. My only complaint would be that you need to leave your credit card with the bartender in order to open a tab.

    Matthew F.

    Pretty (insert expletive) amazing is the best way to describe them. This place is definitely on the smaller and more experimental side that most. Usually I find overly experimental breweries to be a turn off, but I liked theirs. "Nanobrewery" is a very well earned description. The brewers will make anything but they have a yen for sours and saisons (swoon). My servers were Ryan and Mike; both were cool dudes to chat with and especially loved chatting about their beer. The tap room is TINY; it's no wonder they are looking for a bigger location. But apparently they intend to keep their existing room in Leesburg, which is great because this place needs a good beer joint and I love how you can bring food in from any of the excellent nearby restaurants. Crooked Run only brews 3 barrels (that's about 6 kegs worth) at a time, so their menu moves FAST. If this is a good or bad thing is debatable, since it also gives them an excuse to craft something new. This also means if you find something you like, grab it while you can. Only 5 beers on tap, but here's what I tried: Nitro Red Kolsch (Flagship beer): OK; not bad but worth a try Cherry Cayenne: An odd combination that worked. And yes, it did taste like cayenne! Peach Habanero: VERY spicy and hot. Not something I'd get often but glad I tried Garuda IPA: A little different from other IPAs, but again a winner. Made with a pilsner malt La Rescata: More tart than sour, but as I love sour beers a definite winner. Unfortunately their award winning "Supernatural" Saison wasn't on tap!

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    Great brews and friendly people. Looking forward to another round. Just wish they have food. But, hey, you can't have everything.

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