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James River Brewery Brews

Core & Award Winning Brews

The Fluvanna Fluss was the Gold Medal Winner at the 2015 Virginia Craft Brewers Cup and BestWheat,

Fluvanna Fluss (Hefeweizen Ale)

 ABV: 5.0%  |  IBU: 9 

The Fluvanna Fluss was the Gold Medal Winner at the 2015 Virginia Craft Brewers Cup and BestWheat, Light Beer at 2017 Microfestivus. The Fluss (pronounced “floos”, it’s “river” in German)is a traditional, unfiltered Bavarian-Style weissbier (white wheat beer) brewed with Pilsen andMunich maltsand white wheat. A light and crisp malty aroma leads to a soft hint of hops hittingyour tongue that quickly gives way to the toasted bready malt flavors that dominate this brew 

Green Eyed Lady (Belgian Strong Ale)

 ABV: 8.4%  |  IBU: 22 

Winner of the Bronze Medal for Belgian Strong Ale at the 2015 Virginia Craft Brewers Cup, the Green Eyed Lady was our first flagship ale. Brewed in the Belgian Golden Strong Ale style, this beer is complex with floral, spicy, and fruity notes. The bold spices that hit on the front are a pleasant surprise after the soft floral nose. The floral bouquet hits at the back, and the flavors mingle to leave a fruity and spicy finish. 

Hatton Ferry APA (American Pale Ale)

  ABV: 5.6  |  IBU: 30 

This American-style Pale Ale was the First Place winner of the 2015 Brewery Challenge. Brewed with Centennial, Cascade and Mosaic hops, this light and crisp APA has a hoppy bouquet that’s especially refreshing after a day outdoors or on the river. The bold hops are balanced throughout, and each sip finishes with a pleasant floral bouquet. 

James Blonde (Blonde Ale)

 ABV: 4.4% |  IBU: 12 

The James Blonde Ale is a balanced, light-bodied ale that is very easy to drink. It is an ideal entry to the world of craft beer, or for the drinker who is not a fan of malty or hoppy beers.

James Bean Vanilla Oatmeal Porter (Porter )

 ABV: 6.9% |  IBU: 10 

 Gold Medal Winner in 2023 Virginia Craft Brewers Cup. This Porter is medium brown in color and full in taste. Toasted malts hit on the front and quickly mingle with the vanilla before giving way to hints of oatmeal on the back. 

James Brown (Brown Ale)

ABV: 6.0% |  IBU: 25 

James Brown is our Brown Ale that has a sweet caramel taste with a slight nutty finish. The Brown is hopped with Fuggles, which gives it a light earthy bitterness.

River Runner ESB (Extra Special Bitter)

 ABV: 5.6%  |  IBU: 15 

Gold Medal Winner AND Best of Show Winner at the 2016 Virginia Craft Brewers Cup! Don’t let the name fool you: ESBs really aren’t bitter. Brewed with pale and crystal malts, as well as British Fuggle hops, River Runner is our take on a traditional English-Style Pale Ale. Its medium copper color and ultra-mild hops are perfectly balanced by bold malts. Light and smooth with a mild malty aftertaste, you definitely don’t want to miss out on this award-winning ESB. 

Sherman Stout (English Sweet Stout)

 ABV: 5.3%  |  IBU: 12 

Although dark in color, the roasted malts add to the dry, drinkable nature of this English-style sweet stout. An aroma of chocolate and coffee dance through the nose to bring a strong coffee flavor on the front and back, and a mild chocolatey finish, with a very low level of bitterness. The thick texture and roasted malt notes round out this heady stout. 

Tuber IPA (Indian Pale Ale)

ABV: 6.5% IBU 60 

Tuber is a very refreshing and easy drinking dry hopped beer brewed with Mosaic and Centennial hops. Like the tubers that travel down the James River, floral and piney hops glide over your palate throughout this well-balanced, golden brown hued IPA. The bitter hops hit first, but the piney finish leaves you thirsty for your next sip. 

JRB's Newest Crafts

Below Deck Session IPA

  A light, refreshing Session IPA with subtle citrus notes and balanced bitterness. Weighing in at just 4.9% ABV, it’ll leave you room for more than just one! Enjoy!

Sink or Swim

For those who enjoy beer tasting beer, this is made just for you!! The simple things that matter, light crisp and refreshing pilsner!

All Hands on Deck

All Hands on Deck

 A smooth, clean and crisp Mexican Lager with subtle hints of malt and hops. ABV: 5.0% and IBU:12

Treading Water

Treading Water

All Hands on Deck

  

A reimagining of the Blonde Ale, Light and crisp with a touch of oats for extra mouthfeel and a slight haze. Subtle notes of straw and peach blossom throughout. A beer designed to bridge the gap between lager and ale.
ABV:4.5 IBU:15

Outward Bound

Treading Water

Outward Bound

  

A balanced, hop-forward, West Coast-Style IPA, with notes of melon and stone fruit.
ABV:6.0 IBU:56

Bottoms Up

Treading Water

Outward Bound

  

A light American Lager with subtle notes of citrus and bread. Light, crisp and refreshing. Bottoms Up!!
ABV:4.2 IBU:15

Even Keel

High and Dry

High and Dry

  Smooth Fall inspired Red Ale, with notes of caramel,toffee, and a hint of roast. A nice craft brew to cozy up with by the fire!
ABV:4.8% IBU:21

High and Dry

High and Dry

High and Dry

At the "High" range for a Pale Ale, and "Dry" from the spiciness of Rye Malt, balanced with subtle hint of citrus hops, it sure leaves you wanting another sip!
ABV:6.0% IBU:35

Seasonal & Limited Releases

    Current Beers On Tap!!

    Core Crafts


    • Fluvanna Fluss (Hefe)
    • Tuber IPA
    • River Runner ESB  
    • James Bean Vanilla Oatmeal Porter 
    • Sherman Stout
    • James Brown Ale
    • Fizzy Falls (Hard Seltzer) 

    Seasonal/ Limited Release

    • Bottoms Up                                            ( American Light Lager)
    • All Hands on Deck (Mexican Lager)


    6 packs,Howler/Growler fills & Kegs Available!!

    James River Brewery's Distributors: Tri-Cities Beverage & Ferment Nation

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