Brewery Profile

Extra Billys Smokehouse and Brewery

In Midlothian’s beer scene, Extra Billys Smokehouse and Brewery occupies the hybrid role of neighborhood restaurant, bar, and small production brewery. A visitor walking in finds a full-service smokehouse setting rather than a beer-only taproom: a casual dining room, a bar, and an outdoor patio give the place a broad appeal for meals, flights, and relaxed gatherings. Established in 2000, it predates much of the modern craft brewery wave in the Richmond suburbs, and that longer history shows in its steady, familiar format. The brewing is done on a 7-barrel system, which supports a lineup built around consistency while still leaving room for rotation. For visitors comparing Midlothian stops, Extra Billys offers a sit-down, food-centered experience with house beer integrated into the restaurant rather than separated from it.

Travelers exploring central Virginia breweries often look for hop-forward ales, approachable pale ales, wheat beers, and seasonal releases that reflect the region’s broad craft-beer preferences. Extra Billys fits that pattern with a program focused on five to seven mainstay beers through the year, supplemented by seasonal offerings. Its recognition in the Virginia Craft Brewers Cup gives visitors a few reference points: Citra Ass Down IPA earned a Gold medal, and Midlo Pale Ale earned a Silver medal in 2013, while previous awards have gone to beers including Citrawation, My Only Weiss, and Sin Bin. That range suggests a brewery comfortable with both familiar styles and more expressive recipes. In a region where many beer trips are built around Richmond-area taprooms, suburban breweries, and food-pairing stops, this is the kind of visit that can work for both dedicated beer drinkers and mixed groups.

For practical planning, the bar or taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours, since the main lineup is joined by changing seasonal beers. The full-service restaurant format makes it suitable for a longer stop than a quick tasting room visit, and the outdoor patio gives visitors another option when weather allows. Off-premise beer is part of the operation as well, with cans, growlers, and kegs available for customers looking to take beer away from the brewery. Because the brewery operates alongside a smokehouse menu, visitors can approach the beer list with food in mind, whether choosing an IPA, a pale ale, a wheat beer, or a seasonal pour. For anyone traveling through Midlothian or the greater Richmond area, Extra Billys offers a longstanding example of Virginia’s restaurant-brewery model.

Extra Billys Smokehouse and Brewery operates a full-service bar and restaurant environment in Midlothian, Virginia, offering both a casual dining room and an outdoor patio for patrons. Established in 2000, the brewery utilizes a 7-barrel system to produce handcrafted beers, balancing traditional brewing methods with modern techniques. Their brewing program focuses on maintaining five to seven mainstay beers throughout the year, supplemented by various seasonal offerings. The brewery has received state-wide recognition for its efforts, including a Virginia Craft Brewers Cup Gold medal for Citra Ass Down IPA and a Silver medal for the Midlo Pale Ale in 2013, alongside previous awards for Citrawation, My Only Weiss, and Sin Bin. For off-premise consumption, Extra Billys distributes beer in cans, growlers, and kegs.

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1110 Alverser Dr, Midlothian, VA 23113, USA, Midlothian, Virginia, 23113

Phone: (804) 379-8727

Website: http://www.extrabillys.com/

Hours: Monday: Closed Tuesday - Thursday: 4pm - 8:30pm Friday: 4pm - 9:30pm Saturday: 12pm - 8:30pm Sunday: 12pm - 4:30pm