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    Origin Beer Lab

    4.6 (21 reviews)
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    Origin Beer Lab - Outside - Breweries Near Me - Ashland, Virginia
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    Troy B.

    This was a great find for us. It is not far from where we are living and is a fun place to go. There is a public parking near by so parking is easy. There is some indoor and outdoor seating. There is a beer list with a good variety to try out!. There is also a beer garden in the back! It has two walls of mugs for locals to hang their mugs on! It is also located right on the rail line. We were there about 1-1.5 hours and about 6 trains went by. This place was really laid back and a good time! We plan to make this a regular stop!

    OKTOBERFEST LAGER: 5.7% ABV. OUR TAKE ON A CLASSIC MUNICH FEST BIER. SOME MALTY SWEETNESS ALONG WITH SOME ROASTY FLAVOR. PROST!!!
    Steve P.

    Strolling through the little town of Ashland we stopped in Origin Beer Lab. What great service and wonderful beer. We sat out front and enjoyed the great taste of an Oktoberfest. They have a great area out back as well for couples and smaller groups.

    Our Flight
    Ayana A.

    So... giving a five star rating here because it is literally a beer lab, people! Sometimes you have to get outside yourself... why not try some beverages that make it or tank?!? But... they probably mostly make it as they are good choices! Between the two of us, an almost complete flight (we did 8/9 available) and one of our choices to top off made for a good time. I'll be back!

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    Jennifer K.

    They even have a house-made seltzer for those of us that are gluten free or don't like beer. It's such a cool place!!

    Ed C.

    No food just beer. It's right in the heart of Downtown Ashland, and when the weather is nice they open up the windows. Plenty of places close by that you could walk to to get food and eat there. The beer list changes all the time

    The wall of mugs (on back order as of the day I posted this)
    Arcadio M.

    This place was great and the guy Mike who works there was so friendly. He really went above and beyond to help us so I wanted to mention him on here. The town itself is really quaint, and this spot really stood out to me. The vibe was really nice and they even allow dogs on the patio! We purchased two growlers (16 oz.) and a t-shirt for a little under $30. Growler fills for the smaller size are $12! Not a bad deal... Center of the Universe is also owned by the same owner of this place and from what Mike, the guy who helped us, said all the popular beers from here become a seasonal at their other location.

    Vicky G.

    This is the "testing" site for COTU brewery. It's situated in an old building with exposed brick and minimal decor. The beer speaks for itself. Don't forget to pick up some adorable beer glasses they look like beakers with their logo. I was lucky to receive the last glass of this pineapple beer with an almost champagne consistency. Delicious!!! Enjoyed my afternoon with friends at COTU and Origin.

    Beer is science! We loved our tour!
    Jen C.

    Corey the brewmaster at Origin is fantastic! My friends from DC came down to celebrate 60 years of our good friend Jim on the planet. Corey gave a personal tour of the lab and even gave Jim a complimentary birthday beer. Thank you Origin for making this experience so special! We will be back again for sure!!!

    Strong lager

    Nice smaller brewery with some different types of beer. Not typical but delightful. I had a strong lager that was GREAT! Nice setting in Ashland right next to the rail tracks.

    Check out the adorable little 5 oz flight glasses!

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    Nice little find. Great place, good atmoshpere and location. Will definitely visit again when in town

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    James River Cellars Winery - Shark Week decor

    James River Cellars Winery

    4.1(152 reviews)
    4.1 mi
    $$

    We love a tasting room where we can just pop in, impromptu and get great service. You can create…read moreyour own flights minus a few exceptions which is also nice. The wine-tenders are knowledgeable and talked us thru their options, answered our questions, and then you're off to choose your seating and enjoy the wine. They have cute little merch and food purchasing options, a lively event calendar and ample indoor/outdoor seating. 21+ is another lovely amenity!

    We were really excited to try James River Cellars Winery mainly because it was just down the street…read morefrom my friend's house, and two because the videos and photos we saw online made it look like a great spot. What we were most looking forward to was the wine flights. When we arrived, the person at the entrance was super friendly and asked what we were looking for since there was an event happening that day. He pointed us in the direction of where to order drinks and mentioned that someone would walk us through the wines as we selected them. Each flight includes four different wines, but once we got up to order, we quickly realized we weren't going to get the full tasting experience. Since it was a Friday, flights were served in plastic containers instead of glass. When we asked why, the man helping us said, "Are you kidding me? There's 300 people out there." I assume this meant they didn't have enough glassware for the crowd or couldn't keep up with washing them. They do give you a single glass you can pour your samples into, if you prefer drinking from glass. We were handed a list of wines to choose from, but unless we asked specific questions, we weren't offered any information or recommendations. I don't know much about wine, but I do know I like sweet ones so I chose the four that were marked as sweet. Seating is first come, first served, and there was live music playing, which was a nice touch. That said, we weren't sure where the "300 people" were, as it didn't feel particularly crowded. One downside was the flies that were really annoying, which made it hard to relax and enjoy our drinks. We ended up leaving shortly after finishing our wines. There were a lot of dogs around maybe part of the event, though we weren't sure. Overall, it wasn't a bad experience, but it didn't live up to the hype or the pictures we'd seen. If you're looking for a more traditional wine tasting with glass flights and staff guidance, I'd recommend going on a different day or calling ahead to find out what to expect.

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    Wild Run Brewing Company - Cherries and Cream ale

    Wild Run Brewing Company

    4.3(33 reviews)
    49.4 mi
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    I was so excited to visit this place after reading all the positive reviews; however, our…read moreexperience was a letdown due to the hospitality (or lack of it). We were here earlier than usual (10:30 am, don't judge me for drinking before noon!!!) and we're the only customers. It's uniquely located at a camp ground, but parking is a bit limited. The tasting room is small but has amble seating. There was a piano in the tasting room and no one was at the tasting room when we entered. My daughter who is a beginner pianist, wanted to play. Since there were no signs on the piano that forbid people touching, she went ahead and played. Then an older gentleman came in and told us in a stern tone that the piano is not for playing. He was not friendly at all and even after we apologized and ordered a flight for sampling, he still was not engaging. I'm not sure if he is the brew master or just someone works for the campsite store, but he didn't seem too happy to be there. We had the 2 stouts, an Amber, and pilsner on tap for our flight. They were all just OK. We didn't want to order more because his attitude and the sense that we were not welcomed there... Which was too bad because it was a nice space with plenty of outdoor seating, a playground in the back for kids to play while parents enjoy some refreshing beer. We will most likely not go back again given the cold-shoulder treatment.

    Hidden gem located in a camping area just off Jeff Davis Highway. Drank several of the two IPAs…read morethey have on tap; top notch. Small, but well-stocked brew store next door. Gentleman behind the bar (the owner, I suspect) was knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. Quiet and quaint atmosphere. I'm a fan.

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    Wild Run Brewing Company - Flight of Brews: right to left: Cherries and Cream; 0311 Pale Ale; Rye IPA; Sterling Stout; Conscription Lager; S*M*A*S*H* IPA; Fireside Ale

    Flight of Brews: right to left: Cherries and Cream; 0311 Pale Ale; Rye IPA; Sterling Stout; Conscription Lager; S*M*A*S*H* IPA; Fireside Ale

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