Hard to believe that only 15 years ago, there was a single brewery near Richmond homes for sale. With the number swelling to upwards of 40, our real estate agents share the top breweries to visit this fall.

Great Craft Breweries Around Richmond, VA

The Veil Brewing Co. - Richmond, VA

Address: 1509 Belleville St., Richmond, VA 23230

How popular is The Veil Brewing Co.? After just over two years in business, they've revamped their flagship Scott's Addition location and opened two more spots in Forest Hill and Norfolk. The Veil has now paired with Staunton-based Remedy Burger to offer these signature items:

• Double smash-patty Remedy Burger
• Vegetarian Broccoli Burger 
• Their namesake fries, topped with bacon, Cheddar cheese, black lime buttermilk ranch, and chives

Hours are 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Thursday, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sunday.

Strangeways Brewing - Richmond, VA

Address: 2277A Dabney Rd., Richmond, VA 23230

Even if you're not usually an adventurous soul, a trip to Strangeways Brewing may change your perspective. In their own words, this inventive brewery seeks to create "exquisitely peculiar concoctions" such as Überlin, an award-winning wheat beer that lends itself to the addition of raspberry and other flavored syrups. Strangeways Brewing is open 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, noon - 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and noon - 6 p.m. Sunday.

Väsen Brewing - Richmond, VA

Address: 3331 W. Moore St., Richmond, VA 23230

American ingenuity meets Scandinavian tradition at Väsen Brewing. "Väsen" is a Swedish term that translates to "one's inner essence." In honoring this concept, the brewmasters have developed a unique process to produce Belgian and farmhouse brews along with hefeweizens, IPAs, and pilsners.

Väsen Brewing offers additional activities:

• Väsen Run Club meets every Wednesday at 5 p.m.
• Join Geeks Who Drink for Pub Trivia each Thursday at 7 p.m.
• Bingo starts at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month

Hours are 3 p.m. - 10 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 2 p.m. - 10 p.m. Friday, noon - 10 p.m. Saturday, noon - 8 p.m. Sunday.

Triple Crossing Beer - Richmond, VA

Address: 113 S. Foushee St., Richmond, VA 23220

Ask anyone around RVA to name their favorite local breweries, and chances are that Triple Crossing Beer is on the list. The industrial decor and casual ambiance create a comfy, welcoming feel for get-togethers with family and friends. IPAs are a specialty, but the beer menu also includes pilsners, stouts, and wild ale. Triple Crossing is open noon - 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, noon - 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and noon - 8 p.m. Sunday.

Hardywood Park Craft Brewery - Richmond, VA

Address: 2410 Ownby Ln., Richmond, VA 23220

Located in RVA's Historic German Brewing District, Hardywood Park Craft Brewery receives much of the credit for jump-starting the growth of the local craft beer industry. The saga of lifelong best friends and co-founders Eric McKay and Patrick Murtaugh, who embarked on a decade-long journey to open their own brewery, has been recounted in national sources, including Forbes. Hours are 2 p.m. - 9 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 2 p.m. - 10 p.m. Friday, noon - 10 p.m. Saturday, noon - 8 p.m. Sunday.

Richmond Beer Trail - Various locations

Have a thirst to explore beyond our suggestions? Hit the Richmond Beer Trail, which features more than 30 award-winning craft breweries, including the ones listed here. Download the mobile passport and check in at each stop to earn prizes.

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