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The Beers

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Wanderlust 24: Pridefest Sour

Wanderlust 24: Pridefest Sour

A fruity, refreshing sour ale made with strawberry and blood peach.

ABV 8.0% • IBU

Triple Berry Sour

Triple Berry Sour

An intensely fruity sour conditioned on raspberry, blueberry, and blackcurrant.

ABV 8.1% • IBU

Key Lime Sour

Key Lime Sour

Key Lime Sour, made with tons of key lime and Mexican vanilla beans. American Pilsner malt creates the slightest pie crust flavor, rounding out this fruity sour.

ABV 4.4% • IBU

Festbier

Festbier

Malty amber German-style lager brewed with noble hops.

ABV 5.2% • IBU 27

The Guava Otter

The Guava Otter

Tropical, fruity gose with guava.

ABV 5.5% • IBU 4

The Velvet Walrus on Toasted Coconut

The Velvet Walrus on Toasted Coconut

A silky smooth milk stout made with toasted coconut and aged in dark rum barrels.

ABV 9.6% • IBU 4

Feasta

Feasta

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

ABV 8.0% • IBU 27

Radapils

Radapils

A crisp, malty lager made with German Hersbrucker and Czech Saaz hops.

ABV 5.3% • IBU 29

The Sunburst Otter

The Sunburst Otter

A bright, fruity sour made with hundreds of pounds of tangerine and calamansi.

ABV 5.3% • IBU

Richmond is for Lagers: Neotraditional

Richmond is for Lagers: Neotraditional

A citrusy and slightly spicy hopped lager made with Bohemian Pilsner malt and Munich style yeast with Citra, Lemondrop, and Mandarina Bavaria.

ABV 6.5% • IBU 32

Sugarbear Quad on Candy Caps

Sugarbear Quad on Candy Caps

A big, dark Belgian ale with flavors of dark chocolate, vanilla, and toffee.

ABV 12.2% • IBU 17

Foeder Beer #4

Foeder Beer #4

A lightly funky Brett farmhouse ale with aromas of mango and pineapple.

ABV 7.7% • IBU 12

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

COVID-19 Response:

We are now offering bar service and can not wait to pour you a glass of your favorite beer.  We do ask that anyone who is not fully vaccinated to wear proper face coverings while inside our tasting room.

ADDRESS:

3331 W Moore Street, Richmond, VA 23230
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HOURS:

Tuesday – Thursday: 3pm to 10pm
Friday: 2 pm to 10 pm
Saturday: 12 pm to 10 pm
Sunday: 12 pm to 8 pm

To-Go Items:

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Events

  • Otter Season
    09.01.2021   :   3:00 pm - 9:29 am
    Summertime and Otter Season go hand in hand around here! We'll be releasing gose's and themed merchandise all season long. Keep an eye on our online trading post to cop our newest swag!
  • September Books & Brews
    09.06.2021   :   3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
    This month we're reading "Lovecraft Country" By Matt Ruff. This dark fantasy dives into the intricate and systemic racism of America in the most enchanting way. Join us on September 28th as we discuss our readings in the tasting room.
  • Pirdetoberfest
    09.17.2021   :   2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    On Saturday September 18th we're celebrating Pridetoberfest! This event is all about inclusivity and honoring our amazing friends. We'll be running beer specials, selling commemorative swag, & giving a portion of proceeds back to the LGBTQ+ community.

For our full lineup of upcoming events, check out our Facebook page.
Interested in getting involved with Väsen? Contact us about private events 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.

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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.