1781 Brewing Company
Brewery
4.7 (352 on Google)
About 1781 Brewing Company
1781 Brewing Company is a farm brewery in Spotsylvania Courthouse, a few miles from Fredericksburg. Its website says it sits on historic land in Spotsylvania County. The team brews farmhouse ales with locally sourced grain and filtered spring water.
The beer page lists a rotating 18-tap selection of house beers, hard seltzers, meads and ciders. Flagships include Appalach Lager, Blue Ridge Wheat and Piedmont IPA. Cold 4-packs come out in limited runs through the year.
The brewery shares the farm with its sister business, Wilderness Run Vineyards, just behind it. The winery offers 20 labels of its own Virginia wine. Charcuterie and cheese plates are sold on site, and guests are welcome to bring their own food.
Leashed dogs are welcome in outdoor areas, and kids are welcome before 8 p.m. The website also lists live music, trivia on Tuesdays and private events. More people have reviewed 1781 Brewing Company on Google than any other brewery, taproom or beer shop in Spotsylvania Courthouse on this site.
From 1781 Brewing Company's own website and its Google listing, read October 25, 2026.
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Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Map
Questions people ask
Can I bring my dog or my kids to 1781 Brewing Company?
Yes, with some rules. Friendly dogs are welcome in outdoor areas and must stay leashed. Children are welcome with adult supervision, but the website says they are not permitted on the farm after 8:00 p.m.
Is there food at 1781 Brewing Company?
The website says charcuterie and cheese plates are available to buy on site. Guests are also welcome to bring their own food.
What kind of events does it host?
The website lists live music and a weekly Trivia Tuesday, held in the winery behind the brewery. It also takes private event inquiries for spaces on the farm.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Google lists a wheelchair accessible entrance and a wheelchair accessible parking lot. The website notes that parking and seating areas can include gravel, grass or uneven ground, and invites guests with mobility concerns to contact the brewery first.
Which breweries are close by?
Sumerduck Craft Brewery is 6.8 miles away. 6 Bears & A Goat Brewing Company and BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse are each 11.3 miles away, and Unionville Brewing Co. is 13.2 miles away.
Answers come from 1781 Brewing Company's website and its Google listing, read October 25, 2026.
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Before you visit 1781 Brewing
Expect a working farm, not a standard taproom. Much of the seating is outdoors, and the walkways and parking can be gravel or uneven. Wear shoes that can handle it.
Check the tap list and events calendar on 1781brewing.com before you go. In questionable weather, the brewery's Facebook page has the quickest updates. Leave Yeti and similar drink containers at home.
Sumerduck Craft Brewery is 6.8 miles away. 6 Bears & A Goat Brewing Company and BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse are both 11.3 miles away in Fredericksburg, so they pair well with a longer day out.