Starr Hill Brewery

About

In the mid-90s, Mark Thompson returned to his native Virginia from Portland, OR, ready to begin crafting artisanal beer using his own recipes. He found the perfect spot in Charlottesville, VA – an historic storefront on Main Street that was once home to the state of Virginia’s first craft brewing operation. In September 1999, Starr Hill Brewery was founded. Named after the local neighborhood, the brewery shared its space with the legendary Starr Hill Music Hall. Since then Starr Hill's delicious craft beers have become a favorite to visiting beer lovers, musicians, and music fans from around the world. In response to the growing demand, Starr Hill moved from this small operation to a larger facility several miles outside of town in 2005. The brewery and tap room are still based in Crozet, nestled in the rolling foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Starr Hill's year-round, seasonal and limited-release brews are now enjoyed in bars, restaurants and music venues in the Mid Atlantic and Southeast and are also available at many grocery and convenience stores throughout the region. Among the most award-winning breweries on the East Coast, Starr Hill has won 21 Great American Beer Festival, World Beer Cup and Great British Beer Festival medals. Led by Brewmaster Robbie O'Cain, Starr Hill's team is striving to make creative and world-class beer every day. Join us as we write the next chapter in our story of Virginia craft beer.