3 Best Day Trips from Washington, D.C. | Condé Nast Traveler

"Ask co-founders Kevin McElroy, Bradley Kipp, and Bob Thiele what their building is made out of, and they'll tell you it's "basically a tin shed." The space is completely open inside—the brewery is exposed to the taproom, so you can see exactly where the beer is made—and the team is happy to give tours to let visitors into their process. This kind of touch is the reason why the small-batch neighborhood brewery draws the folks it does—a crowd that cares about the people of its community. That makes sense considering the brewery's expressed purpose is to make an impact in Charlottesville, well, that and make some good beer. If they're on tap, try the Hazy Pale Ale, Mosiac or the Not Yours Maibock, both medal winners at the Virginia Craft Brewer's Cup." - Laura Ratliff, Kristen Schott