Brewery Profile

Backroom Brewery

For visitors mapping out Middletown’s craft beer options, this is a farm-based brewery rather than a downtown storefront or small industrial taproom. Backroom Brewery is known as Virginia’s first farm brewery, and its public side is organized around two service spaces: the Main Taproom and the Big Barn. Both are typically open on weekends, giving guests more than one place to settle in when the site is in full weekend mode. The brewery grew out of an established herb farm in the Shenandoah River Valley, so its identity is tied closely to agriculture as well as beer service. A visitor arriving for the first time should expect the taproom to be the central point for current pours, ordering, and basic guidance on what is open that day.

Travelers in this part of Virginia often look for stops that connect the region’s rural setting with food and drink, and Backroom Brewery fits that pattern through its farm brewery background. The operation began cultivating hops in 2012 and moved into commercial brewing in 2013, which gives the brewery a clear timeline from farming activity into beer production. Specific beer names and the usual style lineup are not provided here, so it is better to think of the stop as a farm brewery visit rather than a destination defined by one flagship beer. For people traveling through the Shenandoah River Valley, it can work as a slower-paced break between outdoor, small-town, or agricultural stops, with the added benefit that beer and food are available on site.

Practical planning should focus on timing and confirmation. The Main Taproom and Big Barn are both typically open on weekends, but visitors should still check current hours and which service areas are operating before making the trip, especially outside peak weekend periods. The brewery offers a food menu, though the exact dishes, service format, and availability should be confirmed directly. Since no specific amenities are listed here, assume that the taproom is the best place to verify the day’s pours, seating arrangements, food options, and any event-related changes. A visit is most straightforward for guests who are comfortable making decisions from the current tap list when they arrive rather than planning around a particular beer in advance.

The operation utilizes both a Main Taproom and a Big Barn for service, with both venues typically open on weekends for patrons. Backroom Brewery holds the distinction of being Virginia's first farm brewery, evolving from an established herb farm operation in the Shenandoah River Valley. The brewery began cultivating hops in 2012, transitioning to commercial brewing the following year in 2013. In addition to producing beer, the location offers a food menu.

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150 Ridgemont Rd, Middletown, Virginia, 22645-3817

Phone: (540)869-8482

Website: http://www.backroombreweryva.com

Hours: Wednesday:12pm - 6pm Thursday: 12pm - 6pm Friday: 12pm - 8pm Saturday: 12pm - 8pm Sunday: 12pm - 6pm Monday: 12pm - 6pm Tuesday: Closed