Väsen Brewing Company

Norse

IPA - Imperial / Double New England / Hazy

This double-dry-hopped DIPA was conditioned on Citra, Mosaic, and Amarillo hops to produce a complex, well-rounded hop character with hints of grapefruit,… Read More

This double-dry-hopped DIPA was conditioned on Citra, Mosaic, and Amarillo hops to produce a complex, well-rounded hop character with hints of grapefruit, tangerine, and pine. Traditional Norwegian kveik yeast from a farm in northern Norway contribute complex aromas of orange peel, peach, and white pepper, which combine with rich brown sugar and honey to balance this moderately bitter farmhouse-style ale. Read Less

Cashmere Secrets

IPA - Imperial / Double New England / Hazy

Our secret is out! We made this generously dry-hopped hazy DIPA ale with Norwegian farmhouse kveik yeast and Cashmere, Vic Secret, and Mosaic hops to… Read More

Our secret is out! We made this generously dry-hopped hazy DIPA ale with Norwegian farmhouse kveik yeast and Cashmere, Vic Secret, and Mosaic hops to produce a deliciously hoppy brew with low bitterness and aromas of pineapple, peach, and raspberry. Read Less

Hefeweizen

Wheat Beer - Hefeweizen

Our hefeweizen is a traditional hazy German-style wheat beer with strong banana character and light notes of vanilla and clove. German Hallertau and Mandarina… Read More

Our hefeweizen is a traditional hazy German-style wheat beer with strong banana character and light notes of vanilla and clove. German Hallertau and Mandarina Bavaria hops provide restrained bitterness and subtle floral and citrus aromas. Crisp, effervescent, and extraordinarily drinkable. Read Less

Mau Rakau

IPA - Imperial / Double New England / Hazy

An exceptionally smooth hazy DIPA with low bitterness and a bold, fruity hop profile. Rakau hops from New Zealand give this fragrant brew intense, yet… Read More

An exceptionally smooth hazy DIPA with low bitterness and a bold, fruity hop profile. Rakau hops from New Zealand give this fragrant brew intense, yet well-balanced hoppy character, with aromas of ripe peach and apricot balanced by subtle pine and freshly cut flowers. Fruity, spicy, and smooth. Read Less

Feasta

IPA - Imperial / Double New England / Hazy

We're bringing back our favorite (award winning!!) brew of the summer to add some tropical flavor to the Richmond winter. We made this juicy, dank NE-style… Read More

We're bringing back our favorite (award winning!!) brew of the summer to add some tropical flavor to the Richmond winter. We made this juicy, dank NE-style DIPA with Nelson Sauvin, Citra, and Vic Secret hops to add intense aromas of white grape, passion fruit, and pineapple, while our favorite Norwegian kveik yeast contributes subtle citrus flavors. Read Less

The Guava Otter

Sour - Fruited Gose

Reborn from our Virginia Craft Beer Cup award winning Guava Gose, this funky , sour ale was conditioned on copious amounts of guava to impart bold tropical… Read More

Reborn from our Virginia Craft Beer Cup award winning Guava Gose, this funky , sour ale was conditioned on copious amounts of guava to impart bold tropical flavors. Read Less

Triple Berry Sour

Sour - Fruited

We've conditioned our favorite sour on hundreds of pounds of raspberry, blueberry and blackcurrant to produce our most requested delightfully sour brew… Read More

We've conditioned our favorite sour on hundreds of pounds of raspberry, blueberry and blackcurrant to produce our most requested delightfully sour brew with intense berry flavor and a bright pink head. A big, Belgian fruit-bomb. Read Less

Neomexicanus

IPA - Imperial / Double New England / Hazy

Deep in the mountains of New Mexico, indigenous American hops informally known as "Neomexicanus" have been growing for millions of years. The aromatic… Read More

Deep in the mountains of New Mexico, indigenous American hops informally known as "Neomexicanus" have been growing for millions of years. The aromatic trio of Sabro, Azacca, and El Dorado hops used in this fruity DIPA all have wild Neomexicanus ancestry and contribute juicy, intense aromas of pear, lime and tangerine, together with subtle peppery spice. Read Less

Radapils

Pilsner - Other

Our crisp, malty Radapils is named after Radagast, the old Slavic god of hospitality, fire, and the evening sky, as well as a wizard of Middle-earth.… Read More

Our crisp, malty Radapils is named after Radagast, the old Slavic god of hospitality, fire, and the evening sky, as well as a wizard of Middle-earth. Czech Saaz and German Hersbrucker hops contribute light herbal and floral aromas to provide balance to classic lager flavors in this extraordinarily smooth brew. Best enjoyed with friends under starlight. Read Less

Smoked Blood Peach Sour

Sour - Fruited

This crisp, fruity, sour spent weeks on hundreds of pounds of blood peaches, giving it a a distinct haziness and a warm rosy hue. An initial hit of tart… Read More

This crisp, fruity, sour spent weeks on hundreds of pounds of blood peaches, giving it a a distinct haziness and a warm rosy hue. An initial hit of tart citrus and ripe stone-fruit is followed by subtle smoke and a hint of toffee on the finish. Read Less

Mandarin Galaxy

IPA - Imperial / Double

Let yourself slip the surly bonds of earth with this dank, fruity DIPA. A universe of hoppy citrus flavors awaits you in each sip thanks to German Mandarina… Read More

Let yourself slip the surly bonds of earth with this dank, fruity DIPA. A universe of hoppy citrus flavors awaits you in each sip thanks to German Mandarina Bavaria and Australian Galaxy hops. Intense aromas of tangerine and pineapple are balanced by subtle passion fruit and peach, with a hint of pine on the finish. Read Less

Läger

Lager - Pale

Malty, smooth, and delicious. Our European-style lager combines the finest malts from the U.S.A. and Belgium with noble German hops to create a refreshing… Read More

Malty, smooth, and delicious. Our European-style lager combines the finest malts from the U.S.A. and Belgium with noble German hops to create a refreshing golden draught with a remarkably clean finish. Read Less

Ragna

IPA - New England / Hazy

A juicy IPA made with Mosaic, Rakau, and Nelson Sauvin hops.

A juicy IPA made with Mosaic, Rakau, and Nelson Sauvin hops. Read Less

Hyperborean Galaxy

IPA - Imperial / Double New England / Hazy

Travel to a galaxy far, far away (Lakeside) with this collaboration with our friends at Final Gravity. This big New England-style DIPA showcases Galaxy,… Read More

Travel to a galaxy far, far away (Lakeside) with this collaboration with our friends at Final Gravity. This big New England-style DIPA showcases Galaxy, Mosaic, and Citra hops together with our house favorite Norwegian kveik yeast. Hints of tangerine and grapefruit combine with subtle pineapple and pine to create a complex, hoppy brew with low bitterness and an extremely smooth mouthfeel. Read Less

Festbier

Märzen

O’zapft is! It’s time for Oktoberfest. Ponder German holiday scheduling with a frothy half-liter of our classic Märzen festbier, a deep amber lager with… Read More

O’zapft is! It’s time for Oktoberfest. Ponder German holiday scheduling with a frothy half-liter of our classic Märzen festbier, a deep amber lager with rich malty character contributed by Munich malts, as well as subtle fruity and spicy notes from noble hops and Bavarian lager yeast. Zum Wohl! Read Less

Escape Cloud

IPA - Imperial / Double New England / Hazy

A fluffy New England-style hop bomb that is sure to carry you off to Flavortown! We dry-hopped this big, bold DIPA with two of our favorite varieties,… Read More

A fluffy New England-style hop bomb that is sure to carry you off to Flavortown! We dry-hopped this big, bold DIPA with two of our favorite varieties, Mosaic and Citra, along with a new experimental hop known only as "#10416". Expect moderate bitterness with intense hoppy citrus character tempered by hints of mango and pine.
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Goldenbear Tripel

Belgian Tripel

As winter takes hold, this Belgian bear is making its last appearance of the year before going into hibernation. Imbued with the ruddy hues of an autumn… Read More

As winter takes hold, this Belgian bear is making its last appearance of the year before going into hibernation. Imbued with the ruddy hues of an autumn sunset and flavors of dried fruit, ripe melon, and brown sugar, the delicate complexity and smooth finish of this strong, golden draught will lead you right into the next sip. Read Less

Okolnir

IPA - New England / Hazy

Grab a pour of this juicy, tropical IPA and imagine yourself in Okolnir, a place of everlasting warmth where the souls of Norse warriors enjoy beers with… Read More

Grab a pour of this juicy, tropical IPA and imagine yourself in Okolnir, a place of everlasting warmth where the souls of Norse warriors enjoy beers with the primeval giant Ymir. Motueka, Citra, and Azacca hops contribute aromas of ripe mango, pineapple and grapefruit, while Norwegian farmhouse kveik yeast add flavors of peach and tangerine. Read Less

Double Berry Sour

Sour - Fruited

This fragrant, rosy sour is a gorgeous red reminder of autumn flavors to carry you through the Richmond winter. The vivid color and bright berry flavors… Read More

This fragrant, rosy sour is a gorgeous red reminder of autumn flavors to carry you through the Richmond winter. The vivid color and bright berry flavors of this moderately tart ale come from generous additions of raspberry and redcurrant, while hibiscus petals contribute floral aromas and a deep, earthy character reminiscent of cranberries. Read Less

Aegir

IPA - New England / Hazy

Our latest hazy IPA is named after Aegir, the divine personification of the sea in Old Norse mythology, who was known to brew huge vats of ale for meetings… Read More

Our latest hazy IPA is named after Aegir, the divine personification of the sea in Old Norse mythology, who was known to brew huge vats of ale for meetings of the gods. We made this juicy, fragrant IPA with a fruity strain of Norwegian farmhouse kveik yeast, along with Sabro, Vic Secret, and Mosaic hops to add notes of passionfruit, strone fruit, and mango. Read Less

Ragnarakau

IPA - Triple

We're hoping Ragnarok is a ways off, but this is a brew fit for Valhalla. Made with the extraordinarily tasty trio of Nelson Sauvin, Mosaic, and Rakau… Read More

We're hoping Ragnarok is a ways off, but this is a brew fit for Valhalla. Made with the extraordinarily tasty trio of Nelson Sauvin, Mosaic, and Rakau hops, this hazy triple IPA is tropical, juicy, and a little dank. Hoppy aromas of berries and peach lead into flavors of white grape and mango with just a bit of spice. Read Less

Apricot Sour

Sour - Fruited

A perfect companion for a quiet fall afternoon on the patio, this bright, fruity sour was conditioned on hundreds of pounds of apricot to impart a deep,… Read More

A perfect companion for a quiet fall afternoon on the patio, this bright, fruity sour was conditioned on hundreds of pounds of apricot to impart a deep, balanced apricot character. Flavors of strawberry and tangerine contributed by our Lacto blend combine with subtle floral aromas and a hint of brown sugar on the finish to provide balance to this tart, hazy ale. Read Less

West Coast IPA

IPA - American

Fucking Send It! Playing on the iconic West Coast IPA style to create a beer that'll make you feel like your back in the 90s listening to Sublime in a… Read More

Fucking Send It! Playing on the iconic West Coast IPA style to create a beer that'll make you feel like your back in the 90s listening to Sublime in a Cali suburb. This 6.7% IPA is crisp & clean with a pineapple center to start, but then a spicy resinous bitter bite and a hint of malt finishes out the back of the beer.

Once you take a sip you'll know why our Hop Monster is freaking out after having just a taste. Read Less

Freyja

IPA - New England / Hazy

This juicy, aromatic IPA is named after Freyja, the Norse goddess of love, beauty, and gold. We've fallen for this golden, hoppy brew, with its complex… Read More

This juicy, aromatic IPA is named after Freyja, the Norse goddess of love, beauty, and gold. We've fallen for this golden, hoppy brew, with its complex aroma profile of mango, pepper, and tangerine, which is the result of generous dry-hopping with Rakau and Mosaic hops, along with our Pink Boots Society hop blend. Deliciously dank. Read Less

The Sunburst Otter

Sour - Fruited Gose

This bright, fruity sour is like a ray of summer sunshine bursting through the clouds. The bold citrus flavors and light golden color of this gose are… Read More

This bright, fruity sour is like a ray of summer sunshine bursting through the clouds. The bold citrus flavors and light golden color of this gose are contributed by hundreds of pounds of tangerine and calamansi, a tart citrus fruit native to Southeastern Asia. Light additions of coriander seed and kosher salt provide balance and complexity to this refreshing brew. Read Less