Move through Scott’s Addition with an expert guide and three brewery stops—The Veil, Väsen and Ardent—sampling local styles and learning brewing basics. Ideal for curious beer lovers who want a concise, neighborhood-focused tasting experience.
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A mid-afternoon sun slides along the brick warehouses of Scott’s Addition as a small group gathers inside The Veil, glasses cooling in their hands and a guide ready with the first pour. The neighborhood smells of toasted malt and hot asphalt; train tracks hum in the distance, guiding visitors through a compact corridor of experimental tanks, copper kettles and repurposed industrial space.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
No special fitness required—comfortable walking ability for short urban distances is sufficient
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History
Scott’s Addition transformed from early-20th-century industrial yards into Richmond’s craft brewing hub after regulatory changes in 2012 encouraged small breweries to proliferate.
Conservation
Support venues that use recycled glass and local ingredients, and opt for public transit or rideshare to reduce parking pressure and localized emissions.
Reserve your spot on the Brewery Tour of Richmond, VA today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring valid photo ID
All participants will be asked to show ID to sample alcoholic beverages—carry your driver’s license or passport.
Pace your samples
There are multiple tastings; sip and evaluate rather than drinking rapidly to stay clear-headed for transit.
Use rideshare or transit
Street parking is limited on busy weekends—consider public transit or a rideshare for convenience and safety.
Wear comfortable shoes
The tour includes short walks between venues on mixed pavement; closed-toe shoes make the route easier.
Photo ID (driver's license or passport)
Required to verify legal drinking age at each tasting location.
Reusable water bottle
Staying hydrated between samples helps you taste more accurately and cope with warm weather.
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Comfortable closed-toe shoes
Makes short neighborhood walks and standing in tasting rooms more comfortable.
Light jacket or layers
Scott’s Addition warehouses and patios can be cool—layers keep you comfortable moving between indoor and outdoor spaces.
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