Found this place on a list of Loudoun County breweries and reviews looked pretty good so we headed to Sterling. Building looks a little like an office building from the outside and they have a decent amount of parking around. There's a limited amount of seating inside but outside there are a bunch of tables even a large tent. The ordering lines got long with how busy it was but I guess that's expected for Saturday. We ordered the Sticky Rice, the Strawberry Watermelon Swirl, the Raspberry Empress, the Minted, and the Proper. We really loved the Sticky Rice, and tastes pretty close to the actual thing, great tropical flavors. Nice and refreshing. My girlfriend really liked the Strawberry Watermelon swirl. It's the most unique hard seltzer and one of the best tasting ones as well. Minted was a nice heavy stout but I got a good amount of peppermint and mint in it, made it a little refreshing. Raspberry Empress was a nice middle between sour and IPA. The Proper was ok, your nice standard lager. Love the selection at this place and the option of both Senor Ramon and Daybreak for food so you could spend a while here, especially on a nice day. I'll be coming back next time in Sterling. read more

The location can be a little hard to find (we made a wrong turn originally) since it's located in an office building area. The indoor space doesn't have a ton of seating but I liked that they had outdoor picnic tables for the warmer months! The beer selection wasn't bad either. They offered flights but after trying a couple samples, I wanted to get a full glass instead. They share the space with Senor Ramon's so if you're hungry, you can also order food! read more

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Bought some awesome brews to try at home- Overall; sadly very unimpressed with the dine in/sit outside set up...Senor Ramon there seems run down and not fresh. I was going to order and the lady said "wait" like wait for what??? Nothing like the senor ramon in chantilly. Honestly just go somewhere else or order pick up. read more

I'm getting so sick of these pop up crappy beer breweries in Loudoun and beyond- frankly the food sucks the beer sucks and you have to endure horrible loud music- it has gotten to the point I don't want to out to breweries anymore so when my friend said he wanted to go to Crooked Run - I died a little inside. Omg was I wrong. The beer was sensational and the tacos? Amazing! Moreover Crooked Run apparently didn't hire staff from Dicks R Us talent agency like literally every other brewery- they were nice and holy shit- welcoming. Never would I think I'd say this but I'm looking forward to going back. read more

We enjoy going to Crooked Run because it has lots of options for anyone in your party. There is beer, cider, and hand crafted cocktails. If you're looking for food, you can grab biscuits or traditional American fare from Wayback Biscuits, or you can grab some delicious tacos, tostadas, or empanadas from Senor Ramon's. The Brussels sprouts at Wayback could use about a quarter of the mayo-based dressing on them...or none at all. The tacos and tostadas are consistently good from Senor Ramon's. Nectar, the cocktail bar, has some great craft cocktails and a daily special. I loved the Sangrias and mules. They also often have live music and tap takeovers. We love the variety of beers, and I'm a fan of their hazy IPAs. My kids also enjoy going here because there are options for them and lively environment that doesn't have them easily bored. There are lots of indoor and outdoor seating options. We will keep going back and brining friends. read more

I visited Crooked Run Brewing at their newer Sterling, VA location on a Sunday afternoon. I've been to the Leesburg, VA location previously. There is a lot more seating space at the Sterling location. As I was approaching the location - I was thinking - "wait a minute - this is almost exactly the same way we came last time to visit Rocket Frog Brewing." And sure enough - Crooked Run Brewing is in the next building over from the building that houses Rocket Frog Brewing! You can walk from one to the other - and hit both craft breweries - 1-2! The place was packed when I arrived - and a little to noisy for my tastes - there was a live band performing outside - and they had the volume cranked! I ordered a tasting flight of five brews - and sat at the side bar along the wall - which was really the only place left open to sit. I sampled the follow brews: Cruise Control Pilsner (5% ABV) (2.75 stars on Untappd) Heart and Soul IPA (6.5% ABV) (4.25 stars on Untappd) Without You IPA (6.5% ABV) (3.75 stars on Untappd) Double Vibes Berliner Weisse (5% ABV) (2.5 stars on Untappd) Raspberry Empress Sour Ale (6% ABV) (2.0 stars on Untappd) I'm not a fan of Pilsner style beers in general, but the Cruise Control was a nice drinkable Pils - especially for a hot summer day. I very much enjoyed the Heart and Soul IPA. The Mosaic hops were delicious! Loved the bitter finish. The Without You IPA was good too. The two sour ales were less successful for my palate. Overall, a nice craft brewery location! We will be back again! #CrookedRunBrewing read more

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Great Tacos! Great beer! One of my favorite breweries in the NOVA area. The Mexican food inside is amazing. Go and try their specialty tacos! read more

I love crooked! They added outdoor seating and it like tripled how many people can come drink! Covid procedures are 10/10 They don't have many sours right now but raspberry empress and a 9% sour ale called Ambrosia Apocalypse which is my new favorite. Taste like s'mores and beer!!! read more

Crooked Run Fermentation - Breweries Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

Absolutely amazing beers! I love all of their fruits and sours. The staff is so sweet and there to help. Recent releases like ambrosia and only stuck are my new favs read more

Pretty nice brewery, in the typical warehouse-ish area. The inside is small however it shares seating with the next door brunch spot so you can find indoor seating in either. They have a decent little outdoor spot, with most of it being covered from the rain. Service was pretty quick and they have quite a few selections of sours, IPAs, etc. I got one of their new cans that was advertised as a 'slushie' however it was a canned seltzer (mango and strawberry flavored) that was pretty decent but wish it was actually a slushee like I thought :( They have an amazing food spot on site as well! read more

Okay let me first just say, as someone who lived in the area, I wished I knew about this place sooner !! I am not a huge beer fan but they had delicious seltzers and I loved how there was plenty of open out door seating for COVID precautions AND you can bring your dogs here !! I came here with a. Friend and our dogs and it was so nice. The bartenders were also so friendly. I will definitely coming back here (: read more

Great beer, phenomenal beer garden. The service excellent. Great food at Señor Ramones. I can not say better things about this establishment!!! read more

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Great new location for one of my favorite breweries. The 5 stars is not just for the beer, but their co-location with a Mexican joint that serves primarily tacos and burritos. Beer & Mexican food; what more can I ask for? Crooked Run (CR) Central produces something like 3 x the amount of beer and has 2 x as may brews on tap as the original. When I visited they had 9 beers available; unfortunately 2 more had just sold out. Suffice to say, this should be your first choice when getting your CR fix. Wes was my server, and we chatted on and off for about an hour. They were packed for much of the day, but he loved chatting about different brewery experiences about as much as I do, so it was a fun time. What I tried: Sin Nombre Mexican Imperial Stout: A winner! Love spicy beers. This was the first time I've found one in Loudoun so I was thrilled. Orange Empress (Sour IPA): Nice sour beer; not nearly enough people carry them so I was quite happy. Mango Empress (Sour IPA): Another sour. WOW they weren't kidding about the mango. Probably too much for me. Locolaboration Milk Stout: Nice combo of smooth/spicy/sweet. Collaboration with another brewery who's name escapes me. Shadow of Truth (Black Triple): OK; probably not a reorder. Made in white wine barrels. Barrel aged beers are not among my favorites, which is odd since I love wine as well. Peach Brandy Seek Truth (Belgian Triple): Light, peachy. Not bad. Valhalla Imperial Coffee Cream Ale: Lighter than I expected, again not too bad. Unfortunately they were out of the Lemon Serrano Storm, and didn't have their famous Supernatural Saison on tap. read more

Crooked Run Fermentation - Breweries Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

Already was a fan of both Crooked Run and Senor Ramon Taqueria at their solo locations in Leesburg. But combining the two is brilliant. The new location at Sterling has plenty of parking and the larger space accommodates more beer options than Crooked Run normally has at Leesburg. We paired the Verdant Force, a citra hopped double IPA (8.5% ABV; 40 IBU) with the Patagonia and Lolo tacos. The Patagonia is carne asada, cheese, guac, and a chimichurry sauce. The Lolo is carnitas, onions, corn salsa, and a chipotle aiolo. Beer and food service was good. There was a pretty big crowd and they were moving product at a good pace. Can't wait for a return trip. read more

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Crooked Run never disappoints with unique beers, a great outdoor seating area, and great service. We weren't planning on visiting Crooked Run today, but found out that it was in very close proximity to Rocket Frog Brewing so we drove over to the next building for a pint. In our group, we had the Altruism Elderberry Sour, Best Days Hefeweizen, and Raspberry Empress Sour IPA. All the beers were solid, but I would say I've had several other beers from them that I've liked better. For example, in a previous visit, I had the Sticky Rice Berliner Weisse, and I would say it's my favorite beer that Crooked Run makes. Crooked Run also shares space with Señor Ramón. It's a great place to stop for lunch and has always been very busy in previous visits. They have a unique selection of tacos, and their street corn is awesome. The restaurant portion was not open today though. Crooked Run also has a spacious patio. Due to COVID 19 precautions, they had hand sanitizer at every table and had laminated cards to flip over when you left the table to indicate it needed to be sanitized. read more

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Always enjoy coming to Crooked Run for a beverage, sometimes for the tacos and nachos or for the biscuits at Daybreak. The beer selection is always pretty wide and varied, and I like that they have almost-weekly new releases. You'll find everything from easy pils, to hoppy IPAs, to fruited sours, to specialty milk-stouts and high ABV stuff if you like that. I do think there is a distinct piney-ness that runs throughout CR's styles, so it may or may not to everyone's personal liking. The staff has always been cool and friendly, and I love the low-key vibe. Have had some great conversations with other customers there if I'm not camped out catching up on some reading or meeting up with friends. Check it out if you're in the area! read more

I didn't realize I hadn't yet given this place a review! Here's to a well deserved 5-stars! Located in the standard office park brewery-environment, Crooked Rub is a trendy brewery with constantly rotating beer on tap and for can purchase. Their selection of beer is more geared towards fruity, sour, and hazy IPA beer drinkers. I really enjoy the custom art on the wall behind the bar, associated with each beer on draft. Definitely takes a lot of talent! Along with their unique beers, their service is stellar! The employees are always super friendly and very helpful. They also have some fun card games/board games to play while you drink. To make it even better, there is a permanent Mexican joint inside of the brewery - Senor Ramon Taqueria; so you can drink, eat, and have fun without needing to leave to grab a bite to eat. This is something that all breweries should have!! One thing I don't love about Crooked Run is the size of the space. It's a little tight, but I heard they're currently expanding, which is a huge plus, especially with these cold winters. Overall, Crooked Run is my favorite brewery in the NoVa area and I would definitely recommend checking it out. :) read more

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Fun and clean atmosphere. Solid food and good service. Glad they changed their pizza style.

A lot of changes outside since the last time I came here with plenty of outdoor seating across 3 places. The brewery has a connecting hall to the brunch place next door. Staff were nice. Beer was good. A few tables inside available. read more

Crooked Run Fermentation - Breweries Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

The food is amazing! Had the Al Pastor Tostadas and they were delicious. Good selection of beer and a chill place to vibe out. Definitely recommend. read more

Crooked Run Fermentation - Breweries Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

Beer selection great. Got the farmhouse ale. Floral scent Nice to have the taco place right next door to load up on with the alcohol Nice air conditioned space You can get six packs to go Also great that you can get smaller tasting sized samples so you can try all the different beers read more

Biked along the wod trail and tried Crooked Run for the first time. Absolutely loved the vibes and beer here! Plus I loved that there was a good selection of different kinds of beers and there were two other food establishments right next to it. They released a "smoothie beer" called Tropic and it's a strawberry mango flavored IPA that has a slightly thicker viscosity but still smooth like a nice refreshing beer. We purchased a few cans to go and it was amazing to enjoy at home. They also have some fresh farm meats to purchase and artwork from a local artist on their walls available for purchase. Loved the vibe here - definitely will be back! read more

Crooked Run Fermentation - Breweries Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

A top 5 VA brewery for me! There is always something fun to try. The staff is awesome and in the Sterling location, so is the food.

Finally made the trip out to Crooked Run and they didn't disappoint! The 50 minute trip in pouring rain was all forgotten when we walked through the door and we saw all the sour and ipa's they had to offer. We tried a flight of each and I loved them all.All of the employee's were very nice and eager to help:-) They have a decent size bar and quite a few picnic style tables to sit at.Wait did I mention tacos?? Okay we'll señor Ramón blows it out of the park! We live right by don taco and a taco bamba and they don't have ISH on these tacos, soo good and authentic with a tiny twist and not a bad price. Also corn nuggets. That's it.Corn nuggets won't fail you. BASICALLY WHAT IM SAYING IS THEY NEED A SECOND LOCATION IN ALEXANDRIA BECAUSE IM HOOKED AND WILL FOR SURE BE BACK read more

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I was looking forward to come last Sunday and celebrate International Women's day here. I have always used to love this place -- amazing atmosphere, delicious and creative beer selection, tasty food, and relaxing patio. However, my last visit turned out to be measurable: after biking 30 miles on Old Dominian bike trail from DC, I ended up in the unacceptably badly running establishment, with dirty plates and glassware sitting around without being bussed the entire time I was here. It is very difficult to relax and enjoy your time there while the place is so dirty, unfortunately. . read more

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Nice ambience, we love the tacos and beer, bar provides with some nice options of cocktails, liquor and wine

This brewery is one of the best in NoVA. Seriously they have everything from a rotating selection of great beer on draft, to tasty morsels (Señor Ramon Taqueria), a killer indoor and outdoor venue with a bunch of different types of seating, beautiful artwork, and jamming music. The staff is always friendly and accommodating, their smiles are as contagious as their beer is addicting. I find myself excited and looking forward to when they release new beers so that I have a better reason to visit other than just drinking, plus, Taco Tuesdays, cause TACOS! If you're hitting the brewery trail and are a beer snob or a noob, this brewery is for you. They make excellent, quality beer that is approachable for any person looking to find the right style for them and they usually have a couple of really cool beers that are styles you may know but with ingredients that you may not. This brewery definitely won't disappoint. Note: Picnic table type seating outside, dogs are welcome, pups just aren't welcome indoors unless they are a service animal. OH, and Señor Ramon Taqueria is located inside to the right-hand side when you walk in, I'm a sucker for the empanadas. Eat em. Do it. read more

Crooked Run Brewery is one of my favorite breweries in the area, not only because they have an amazing selection of beers but you can also get Mexican food! My FAVORITE beer is the WRATH OF PECANS - it's a Barleywine/American 16% ABV!!! It has amazing favors of pecans and caramel! The "Inspired By That Same French Excellence" is a unique IPA. It taste like French Champagne mixed with a little berry/melon flavor. There is FREE WiFi. The brewery is also located near a trail if you are biking in the area. I highly recommend you try this brewery! read more

So Crooked Run Brewing is one of my favorite breweries. Their beer is always light and full of flavor. Their Pilsner is crisp with a slight bite to it, but it is their Raspberry Empress that has stolen my heart, a raspberry infused sour that goes down like candy. The Empress loaded with fruity notes that is sure to make any craft beer lover smile. Another great thing about this place is that it is connected Roman Taqueria, a taco shop that turns every day into Taco Tuesday.... Treat yourself to the ghost pepper taco, foodies. It hurts so good that I swear you'll say, "Thank you, Sir, May I have another?" Yup, no surprise here, Beer fans, I plan to visit Crooked Brewing again. read more

Would probably have given them five stars if not for the uninterested guy behind the bar. He was grumpy, didn't want to field any questions and seemed irritated that they were so busy so early in the day. Beers were very solid and the taco counter in the same room is sooo convenient. Will be back and would suggest to anyone looking for trying out breweries in the area. read more

I had two "beers." One was a "Belgian Wheat Ale," and the other an "Imperial Stout." Both were disgusting. The "wheat ale" tasted like home brew, and not in the good way. It tasted like the worst home brew you ever made...it tasted like the wort right after the boil before it had the chance to become actual beer. The "stout" tasted overly sweet and on a whole was light bodied with an odd sour taste. I literally spit out the "wheat ale" and poured out both. If you actually like/know good beer...don't go here. Crooked Run should learn how to brew real beer. I usually never spit out or pour out beer. If I don't like a brew I usually just drink it and remember not to order it again. But these were terrible. read more

So I'm on my way to Dulles Airport, and wanting to stop for something to eat/drink. I had my wife hitting up Yelp to see what we could find, and up pops this brewery/taco place just outside of the airport. We head on over on a Sunday afternoon, and honestly loved the place. The taco here are great, tons of choices, and priced nicely. The standout for me was the el pastor and the chorizo, I'm always a fan of some good pork. As for the beer here, all of it was relatively solid. I've had better, but overall their sour was on point, and their stout was solid. The IPA here was decent as well. They let you do flights, so you can sample until your heart is content (always my favorite way to try a new brewery). From here, you are literally 10 minutes from Dulles, with gas stations to stop at if you are returning your rental car. I'd happily stop by again on my way in/out of town. read more

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Love this brewery. Amazing selection of beer & they partner with a great taco place. I enjoyed their fruity beers and the tacos. On top of great food/drinks, they allow dogs in the outdoor area. Totally loved this brewery. We will be coming back. read more

This place is very cool! Brewery with a taqueria inside and next door (but you can access from the brewery) is a biscuit shop that serves biscuit sandwiches, waffles, etc. And a cocktail bar! A great place to spend an afternoon with friends and trying the different vendors. There is some outdoor space to enjoy the weather when its nice. Specifically came for brewery and was pleasantly surprised by the other vendors that were so accessible. But unfortunately I was very underwhelmed by Crooked Run's beer. I tried a flight which had 5 options. Maybe 1 out of the 5 I would try again. The after tastes of most of the beers were very strange. Not a fan. I would totally come back though and give them another chance and try the other vendors as well. Plenty of parking, but was crowded on a Sunday afternoon. read more

Crooked Run Fermentation - Breweries Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

Stayed near Dulles Airport for two nights and came here for tacos and beer both nights. Great brew. The double-dry hopped IPA "Without You" was my favorite. Hoppy and a cool color. read more

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The servers are knowledgeable and great to talk to! Crooked Run has a great selection of craft brews that will keep you coming back to try them all! They have ample seating for how small the place is. Outdoor seating is really nice! read more

Love love loveeee Crooked Run. I've been coming here for a few months now. It's my go-to location for their Raspberry Empress beer. It is dog friendly outside at their picnic tables, however, no dogs allowed indoors. Every time I go, they never fail to have a new beer to try. The staff is always friendly and personable. There is a taco restaurant attached to them that also serves amazing food. The vibes are relaxed and usually they're decently busy. I've never had an issue finding somewhere to sit, but they're also never empty. I come here usually once a week, sometimes more, sometimes less. They also have canned beer to go if you're not wanting to hang around which is awesome. read more

Visited for the first time with my husband for a quick drink after work. Great location that isn't crazy busy but not dead. Really like how all the different bars and eateries are u set one roof. Definitely will come back to try the tacos. Cool atmosphere and a good mix of ages there. Nice variety of beers! The brandywine choices tasted really refreshing . I wish they had more ciders but the one they do have -Money Business- is very good and unique. read more

For someone who is not much of a beer drinker and does not know the lingo of different kinds of beers, I'm willing to try this out with my boyfriend. When we looked at their beer selections, I'm glad Crooked Run Brewing is one that makes at least makes sweet and tart beers (something I can drink). I ordered myself a Raspberry Express Sour (Sour- Farmhouse IPA, 6%) and my boyfriend ordered a flight: Saving Light (Saison, 5.5%), Best Days (Hefewizen, 5%), Cruise Control (Pilsner, 5%), Intemperate (DIPA, 8.5%), and Strength + Honor (IPA, 6.5%). My boyfriend is an expert when it comes to knowing the difference of tasting the different kinds of beers. The flight was displayed on a leaf. It's a cute design on how they did it. My boyfriend first wrote down on a sheet, in numeral order, what he wants. Based on the sheet, the leaf has numbers next to each beer. So the sheet and the numbers on the leaf gives you a guide to what you are drinking. My boyfriend had a mix feel of the flight he ordered. He enjoyed 2 out of the 5. The name says it all for the beer I chose. Raspberry Express Sour IPA is sour, but it wasn't too sour for me to a point that my face reacts to every sip. I enjoyed the taste overall! If they had more of these kinds of beer, I would love to come back and try them! Some local breweries we've visited typically has a food truck out in the front. Not for Crooked Run Brewing! They've teamed up with Senor Ramon Taqueria, so people can still enjoy their beers while eating on the side. read more

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Great spot. On Monday nights, they have open mic night from 6-9 (so it's not even super late). They have tacos and snacks available along with beer, specials and wine. Entertainment and food is great. They have an outside where you can sit at picnic tables with pretty lights up. The place is kid friendly so take the kiddos. I've definitely seen very young babies, and I took my toddler. She loved the music also. Definitely recommend. read more