Vasen Brewing
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The Beers

Visit our Online Store to order beer delivered to your home or to-go from our taproom.
Check our Untappd menu for the latest taproom offerings.

Mango Passion Sour

Mango Passion Sour

A bold, fruity sour made with mango and passion fruit.

ABV 7.3% • IBU

Richmond is for Lägers: Garage Brewery Project

Richmond is for Lägers: Garage Brewery Project

Dry-hopped lager made with Lemondrop, Motueka, Loral, and Saaz hops

ABV 6.0% • IBU 37

Okolnir

Okolnir

Juicy IPA made with Motueka, Citra, and Azacca hops

ABV 6.5% • IBU 26

Feasta

Feasta

A dank, juicy NE-style DIPA made with Nelson Sauvin, Citra, and Vic Secret hops.

ABV 8.0% • IBU 27

The Lemon Lime Otter

The Lemon Lime Otter

Fruity sour gose made with lemon and lime

ABV 5.3% • IBU

Ekuanox

Ekuanox

Hazy DIPA made with Citra and Ekuanot hops

ABV 8.0% • IBU 32

Ragnarakau

Ragnarakau

Hazy triple IPA made with Rakau, Mosaic, and Nelson Sauvin hops

ABV 9.6% • IBU 22

Everything Floats on Paradise

Everything Floats on Paradise

Fruity dry-hopped sour made with pineapple, strawberry, and soursop

ABV 6.6% • IBU

The Imperial Walrus

The Imperial Walrus

A strong, dark ale with bold flavors of dark chocolate and coffee.

ABV 9.0% • IBU

Cashmere Classic

Cashmere Classic

A juicy DIPA made with Citra, Cashmere, and Centennial hops.

ABV 8.0% • IBU 23

The Cherry Lime Otter

The Cherry Lime Otter

A tart gose made with cherry and lime.

ABV 5.3% • IBU

North Bank Lager

North Bank Lager

Dry-hopped lager made with Saaz, Lemondrop, and Mandarina hops.

ABV 5.8% • IBU 23

Aegir

Aegir

Juicy IPA made with Sabro, Mosaic, and Vic Secret hops.

ABV 6.0% • IBU 26

Festbier

Festbier

Malty amber German-style lager brewed with noble hops.

ABV 5.2% • IBU 27

Triple Peach Saison

Triple Peach Saison

Fruity saison made with white, yellow, and blood peach.

ABV 6.2% • IBU

Mierka

Mierka

A classic funky farmhouse ale dry-hopped with Citra & Amarillo.

ABV 6.0% • IBU

The Velvet Walrus on Vanilla, Coffee & Cinnamon

The Velvet Walrus on Vanilla, Coffee & Cinnamon

Milk stout made with cinnamon, Rostov’s coffee, and Madagascar vanilla beans

ABV 8.5% • IBU 11

Vanilla Moonbear Dubbel

Vanilla Moonbear Dubbel

A big, dark Belgian ale conditioned on real Madagascar vanilla beans with flavors of almond and milk chocolate.

ABV 9.6% • IBU 20

Goldenbear Tripel

Goldenbear Tripel

A traditional golden Belgian tripel with subtle flavors of dried fruit and brown sugar.

ABV 10.2% • IBU 23

Hefeweizen

Hefeweizen

A traditional hazy German-style wheat beer with strong banana character and light notes of vanilla and clove.

ABV 5.5% • IBU 12

Norse Double IPA

Norse Double IPA

Complex, hazy DIPA brewed with traditional Norweigan farmhouse yeast.

ABV 8.0% • IBU 25

Läger

Läger

A malty, golden lager brewed with noble German hops.

ABV 5.1% • IBU 22

Taproom

Hyperborea was a place beyond the north winds in Greek mythology where the sun was always shining and outdoor activities could be enjoyed every hour of the day. While our Hyperborium taproom is not open quite as long, the feeling of the outdoors surrounds our space. A 20-tap draft system flows with sessionable beers and sours, featuring a few surprise beers each week. Please contact our event manager if you would like to host an event in our taproom or private barrel room. Hylla Resan! (Hail the Journey!)

ADDRESS:

3331 W Moore Street, Richmond, VA 23230
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HOURS:

Indoor & Patio Table Service
(We are not taking reservations at this time)
Tuesday – Thursday: 4pm to 10pm
Friday: 2 pm to 10 pm
Saturday: 12 pm to 10 pm
Sunday: 2 pm to 8 pm

Delivery & To-Go
Visit our Online Store for more details!

TOURS:

Saturdays at 12:30 pm $5 Temporarily Suspended

Events

  • BINGO Night
    01.26.2021   :   7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Join us this Tuesday for BINGO night from 7 PM - 9 PM. Prizes will be given out to the winner of each round, so grab a friend, and we've got your bingo board, and tasty brew covered.
  • Run Club
    01.27.2021   :   6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Join us for our weekly run club as we head out for a 3 mile loop around Scott's Addition! Routs can be found through the RunGo App. After hitting the pavement come back to the tasting room and enjoy some Drink Specials.

For our full lineup of upcoming events, check out our Facebook page.

 

Interested in getting involved with Väsen? Contact us about private events, live music or food trucks!

The Brewhouse

FOEDERS & FERMENTERS

Two 80 bbl foeders accompany our fermenters where our Belgian-meets-American style comes to fruition.

TOURS AVAILABLE

Our four-vessel brewhouse stays busy during the week, but we give a peek behind our operations during weekend tours.

TRANSPARENT VISION

Our quality control lab, barrel room and fermentation space allow for an inside look to the world of Väsen.

The Lab

QUALITY & CONSISTENCY

We’re dedicated to brewing the best beer possible, with a lab inside the brewery to ensure quality and consistency.

EXPERIMENT LOCALLY

We like to experiment with local yeast strains and find flavors we never thought were possible.

DRINK IT HERE ONLY

Keep an eye out in the taproom for exciting one-off beers with experimental concoctions.

The Building

THE HANDCRAFT BUILDING

Staged in an old glass factory originally built in 1946, clear storied windows and tall ceilings lay the perfect aesthetic for life at Väsen.

SCOTT’S ADDITION

The HandCraft Building is a staple in the Scott’s Addition Historic District, home to other great breweries in Richmond, Virginia

EXPERIMENTAL ORIGIN

From our pilot system to our now 20 bbl brewhouse, the commitment to be an experimental brewery has always stayed the same.

Vagabonds

The Väsen Ambassador program was born from our own experiences with the great outdoors. Our team is passionate about being outside and staying active. Along the way, we’ve had the privilege of meeting some amazing people who have become our ambassadors. They educate, inspire, and participate in the type of outdoor activities that represent the spirit of Väsen. As we grow, we’re continuing to look for others who revel in competition while never missing an opportunity to give back to the sport that provides them with a true essence of themselves. Together, we’re building a stronger community through ambassador engagement.

Click the “Learn More” button below to read about our ambassadors, their experiences, stories, and what brought them to the outdoor sports world.

Learn More

Väsen and the Environment

Väsen is on a mission to be one of the most sustainable breweries in the nation. As a purpose-driven brewery, we see it as our responsibility to propel the industry forward by using a holistic approach to sustainability. We created the Väsen Environmental Program as one step in this journey. Our legacy will be built on the sustainability practices enacted under this program for generations to come.

In order to create change in the beer industry, Väsen starts at the local level. By working hand-in-hand with Virginia farmers and energy producers, we rely on a local and sustainable supply chain. Together we strive to achieve sustainable brewing with 100% reuse and recycling of the resources we use to make quality beer. It’s our goal to make thoughtful, data-driven decisions that make the environmental footprint of every aspect of our business (from beer to merchandise) as small as possible.

We’re in this together. Please get in touch if you have any questions about our Environmental Program or want to chat about environmentally friendly brewing at your local brewery.

Hail the Journey – to Sustainable Brewing!

About Us

The Swedish word “väsen” honors our Scandinavian heritage and translates as one’s inner essence or way of being. At Väsen Brewing Company, brewing is about creating and appreciating something greater than yourself. Our beer is a medium through which we express ourselves and our appreciation for our environment. We brew to inspire others to chase the things they love.

Väsen beers combine the experimental spirit that defines American craft beer with the rustic and funky flavors of Belgian farmhouse and sour ales.

We’ve developed a distinctive brewing process that produces balanced, sessionable beers that are perfect for long days outside. Our barrel-aging program let’s us flood Richmond with the funkiest of farmhouse ales, complemented by a variety of Saisons, wheat beers, and pale ales.

Our goal is to make unconventional ales and celebrate those who share an appreciation for the outdoors and spark positive change in their communities.