About

1781 Brewing Company is Spotsylvania County's historic farm destination brewery specializing in authentic farmhouse ales made from scratch using locally sourced grain, the finest hops, and filtered spring water. They emphasize conscientious craftsmanship and boundless creativity on their unique historic farm in Spotsylvania, Virginia. Flagship beers include Wilderness Porter, Saison de l'Orange, and others inspired by regional and German styles.

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Marzen beer Wilderness Porter beer Saison de l'Orange beer Blue Ridge beer Ridge Valley beer Appalache beer Piedmont beer
What They Make
Marzen
Our long-lagered classic, limited release close to Oktoberfest
Wilderness
Light English Country Porter with balanced bitterness and a medium-full body
Saison de l'Orange
Crafted with Mandarina Bavaria hops and copious amounts of orange blossom honey
Blue Ridge
Wheat, German-style Hefeweizen with dominant banana and clove aromas
Ridge Valley
German hybrid Kolsch Ale, lagered for a delicate hop profile and smooth, crisp flavor
Appalache
Lager inspired by our German ancestors who settled in the Appalachian mountains
Piedmont
Juicy India Pale Ale hopped with Citra, Amarillo and Mosaic