Brewery Profile

A Few Old Goats Brewing

Roanoke’s brewery landscape includes both production-focused operations and neighborhood taprooms, and this one represents the small-scale end of that spectrum. A Few Old Goats Brewing opened its original Roanoke doors in July 2018 as a 2-barrel nano brewery, a format that keeps the visitor experience closely tied to what is being brewed and served at the moment. Guests should expect the Roanoke stop to center on the tap list rather than on a fixed flagship lineup. The brewery’s identity is built around classic beer styles, but its small-batch setup also allows room for rotating releases, barrel-aged offerings, and experimental one-off batches.

For travelers moving through western Virginia, a brewery visit often fits into a broader search for local beer that is specific to the place rather than interchangeable from town to town. A stop here suits visitors who want to compare familiar styles with less predictable releases from the same producer. The classic styles offer a straightforward entry point, while the barrel-aged specials and one-off batches give repeat visitors a reason to check back. The opening of a second, larger facility in Buchanan in October 2024 adds another part to the AFOG story, but the Roanoke location remains the original place to understand how the brewery began.

Because the brewery communicates releases and events through social media, visitors should check current posts before making plans, especially if they are looking for a particular special release or event. The taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours, since availability can change with small-batch production and limited releases. Details such as food service, seating arrangements, and other amenities are not established here, so those are also best verified directly with the brewery before visiting. For most guests, the practical approach is simple: arrive with flexibility, ask what is fresh or limited, and treat the current board as the most reliable guide.

A Few Old Goats Brewing established its initial 2-barrel nano brewery operation in Roanoke, Virginia, opening its doors in July 2018. The brewery focuses on maintaining a selection of classic beer styles while also producing frequent barrel-aged special releases and experimental one-off batches. This original location was later supplemented by a second, larger facility opened in Buchanan, Virginia, in October 2024. AFOG maintains an active schedule of events and releases, utilizing social media channels to communicate availability and upcoming activities.

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515 8th St SW Unit 228, Roanoke, VA 24016, USA, Roanoke, Virginia, 24016

Phone: 540-339-9562

Website: http://www.afogbrewing.com/

Hours: ["Monday: 3:00 – 7:00 PM","Tuesday: 4:00 – 8:00 PM","Wednesday: 4:00 – 9:00 PM","Thursday: 4:00 – 9:00 PM","Friday: 2:00 – 9:00 PM","Saturday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM","Sunday: 12:30 – 8:00 PM"]