Brewery Profile

Old 690 Brewing Company

In Purcellville’s beer landscape, Old 690 Brewing Company stands out for its farm-brewery setting and its early place among licensed farm breweries in Loudoun County. The name comes from its position along Route 690 near Hillsboro, tying the brewery directly to its rural road address rather than to a downtown storefront. A visitor arriving here should expect a working farm property with a rustic, farmhouse-inspired taproom as the main service point. The experience is casual and setting-driven: beer is poured on site, the building has a country feel, and the outdoor area gives guests room to sit with views of the surrounding Virginia countryside.

Travelers in this part of Loudoun County often look for brewery stops that connect the beer to the landscape around it, especially places where a scenic drive, an outdoor table, and a rotating tap list can be part of the same visit. Old 690 fits that pattern without presenting itself as a single-style specialist. Its small-batch program covers a range that includes IPAs, stouts, and porters, with seasonal beers rotating in alongside the core kinds of offerings. That variety makes it a useful stop for mixed groups, since hop-forward, darker, and limited seasonal options may all appear depending on the day’s lineup. Live music events and food trucks are also part of the brewery’s regular community role, giving the property the feel of a local gathering place as much as a tasting room.

For practical planning, the taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours, any seasonal releases, and the current food truck or music schedule. The known visitor amenities are straightforward: an indoor taproom, an extensive outdoor seating area, countryside views, and periodic food and entertainment programming. Because the brewery operates on a farm property, weather can shape how people use the outdoor space, so visitors who are coming mainly for the views or an event should check current conditions and the brewery’s posted updates before heading out. A stop here is best approached as a relaxed farm-brewery visit rather than a quick urban bar stop: give yourself time to settle in, look over the rotating options, and use the taproom staff as the most reliable source for what is available that day.

Old 690 Brewing Company operates as one of the first licensed farm breweries established in Loudoun County, Virginia, taking its name from its location along Route 690 near Hillsboro. The brewery focuses on small-batch production, offering a diverse array of styles including IPAs, stouts, and porters, supplemented by rotating seasonal beers. Situated on a working farm property, the facility utilizes a rustic, farmhouse-inspired taproom for service. Visitors have access to an extensive outdoor seating area that provides views of the surrounding Virginia countryside. The brewery frequently coordinates with local food trucks and hosts live music events, serving as a community gathering point.

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15670 Ashbury Church Rd, Purcellville, VA 20132, USA, Purcellville, Virginia, 20132

Phone: 540-717-0190

Website: https://www.old690.com/

Hours: WED 12-6pm THURS 12-6pm FRI 12-9pm SAT 12-8pm SUN 12-6