Located just outside of Staunton in Augusta County, Skipping Rock Beer Co. offers delicious beer, a fun atmosphere, and lots of room to spread out. Relax in the beer garden with your dog and your kids. Taste a flight or pint of beer, gather around a firepit, grab a bite at the food truck, and test your brain during tap trivia. Want to know more? Read on for the answers to all your brewery questions.
Hours:
Open 7 days a week!
M-Th: 4-10 p.m.
F: 2-11 p.m.
S: 12-11 p.m.
Sn: 12-8 p.m.
What’s new or what’s coming up?
- Summer Fest in June!
- Double NEIPA + fruited goses in cans (Blackberry, Strawberry & Tropical)
What are your go-to brews and what makes them unique?
- Kolsch – crisp, clean and totally crushable
- NEIPA – hazy, juicy New England IPA. It’s our #1 best seller.
- Amber Lager – Vienna -style lager that is Jason’s [a Skipping Rock owner] personal favorite. It also won a bronze medal at the 2020 Great American Beer Festival.
What is something unique/quirky about the brewery that most people don’t know?
- We have a large beer garden with fire pits. Our Outside Sales Manager, Andrew, and his dad built them all!
- We ship beer anywhere in Virginia as well as offer curbside pickup through our online store.
- Our location is available to be rented out for private parties including weddings.
- The property used to be a locally owned garden center with greenhouses.
- Our Brew Master was in the Marines before beginning as a dishwasher at Elm City Brewing in New Hampshire, eventually working his way up to Head Brewer. Ben won multiple awards for his brews before transitioning to Skipping Rock in 2018. Since then, he has won gold and bronze medals at the renowned Great American Beer Festival in 2020.
Do you distribute locally or have any local collaborations?
- We distribute throughout the Shenandoah Valley to many local bars and restaurants including dedicated tap lines at Rocktown Kitchen, The Cracked Pillar, Fishin’ Pig and The River Burger Bar. In addition to those we are also now available at local grocery stores such as Food Lion, Bridgewater Foods, and the Harrisonburg Costco.
Do you allow dogs?
- Absolutely! We allow leashed pups inside and out, plus we offer water bowls and dog treats.
Are you kid-friendly?
- Yes.
Do you offer food onsite?
- We partner with German Bratwurst Food Truck who serves up German-American fare Tuesday through Sunday. You can find more information on their website.
What are the top 2 or 3 events held at the brewery each year?
- Our Anniversary Party in March, Oktoberfest in October, and Xmas Fest in December!
Do you offer brewery tours?
- Not officially, but if you ask, we accommodate!
Weekly Events:
- Mondays: “Mellow Mondays”: $1 off pints all day for First Responders, Healthcare Pros, Military & Educators
- Tuesdays: “Twenty%Tuesdays”: 20% off all to-go beer, including cans and growler fills
- Wednesdays: Trivia Night: Hosted by our own beertender, Heather, every Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. 1st place: $20 SRBC gift card, 2nd Place: $15 SRBC gift card!
- Thursdays: “Thirsty Thursdays”: $2 Select Pints all day
- Live Music every Friday & Saturday from March through December
