Brewery Profile

Nostrum Brewing

In Alexandria’s craft beer scene, this brewery gives visitors a stop built around a changing draft list rather than a fixed lineup. Someone walking in should expect the board to be the first point of orientation, with pours that may include IPAs, stouts, and farmhouse saisons depending on what is currently available. That range places Nostrum Brewing within the familiar framework of a modern craft taproom, while its emphasis on ingredients gives it a more agricultural point of view than a beer list alone might suggest. The brewery’s production is tied to organic hops cultivated at a dedicated farm in rural Virginia, so the Alexandria taproom functions not only as a place to drink local beer, but also as a front door to that farm-connected approach.

Travelers exploring Northern Virginia breweries often look for a mix of recognizable styles and local context: hop-forward beers, darker options, yeast-driven farmhouse ales, and some sense of what distinguishes one producer from another. A stop here fits that pattern through both the rotating taps and the brewery’s attention to raw materials grown in the region. The rural Virginia hop farm is a central part of the story, not just a background supplier. Nostrum also extends that focus into education, offering instruction related to planting, harvesting, and processing brewing ingredients. For visitors who are curious about how beer is made before it reaches the glass, that agricultural connection may be as relevant as the styles on tap.

Because specific amenities are not established, visitors should confirm current hours, service details, and any event or education schedule directly with the brewery before making plans. The taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours, especially since the list rotates and may not always include the same mix of IPAs, stouts, and farmhouse saisons. Anyone interested in the hop-growing side of the operation should ask what information is available during the visit and whether any upcoming instruction or ingredient-focused programming is scheduled. For a straightforward visit, plan around tasting what is on draft that day and using the Alexandria location as the most direct way to learn how Nostrum Brewing connects its beer to Virginia-grown brewing ingredients.

Nostrum Brewing operates in Alexandria, Virginia, focusing on a rotating tap list that includes IPAs, stouts, and farmhouse saisons. A key component of the brewery's operation involves the cultivation of organic hops at a dedicated farm located in rural Virginia. This agricultural focus extends to community education, where the brewery provides instruction on the planting, harvesting, and processing of brewing ingredients. The commitment to locally sourced raw materials distinguishes their production methods within the regional craft beer market.

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Alexandria, Virginia, 22303-2214

Phone: (540) 441-3660

Website: https://dc.eater.com/maps/best-new-dc-breweries-craft-beer