Brewery Profile

Rising Silo Brewery

On the working organic acreage of Glade Road Growing, visitors find a brewery that is tied closely to its site rather than set apart from it. Rising Silo Brewery is described as Blacksburg’s sole farm brewery, and that identity shapes the first impression: this is a small-batch operation on agricultural land, with a taproom housed in a renovated silo structure. The setting gives the brewery a different feel from a downtown bar or a production taproom in an industrial space. Its beers are made with organic malts, on-site well water, solar energy, and local ingredients where recipes call for them, so the agricultural context is not just scenic background; it is part of how the brewery presents its work.

Travelers exploring the Blacksburg area often look for stops that connect the region’s food, drink, and outdoor culture rather than offering only a standard tasting room experience. A visit here fits that pattern because the brewery functions as both a place to try locally influenced beer and a community gathering point. The appeal is less about chasing a specific named beer and more about seeing how a farm brewery approaches small-batch production in its own setting. For visitors interested in sustainability, regional agriculture, or beer made with a clear sense of place, Rising Silo offers a useful contrast to more conventional brewery stops. Live music, food trucks, and community events add to that broader experience when they are scheduled.

For practical planning, the taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours, since specific beer names and availability can change and are not assumed here. Visitors can also check there for the current food truck lineup, live music schedule, and any community events happening during a particular visit. Because the brewery is on the working acreage of Glade Road Growing, it is best approached as a farm-based taproom rather than a full-service restaurant or urban nightlife venue. The known amenities center on the renovated silo taproom, small-batch beer, regular food trucks, music, and community programming. Those details make it a straightforward stop for travelers who want a beer in a setting connected to local agriculture, with the day’s exact experience shaped by what is pouring and what events are on the calendar.

Rising Silo Brewery operates as Blacksburg's sole farm brewery, situated directly on the working organic acreage of Glade Road Growing. The operation emphasizes sustainability, utilizing organic malts, solar energy, and on-site well water for its small-batch production. Beer recipes focus on local ingredients, reflecting the brewery's agricultural context. The taproom is housed within a renovated silo structure, providing a distinctive venue for patrons. Rising Silo regularly hosts local food trucks, live music, and various community events, functioning as a local gathering point that supports regional agriculture.

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2351 Glade Rd, Blacksburg, Virginia, 24060-1928

Phone: 4105961200

Website: http://www.risingsilobrewery.com

Hours: Wednesday - Thursday: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM Friday: 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM Saturday: 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM Sunday: 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM