Ten acres of Shenandoah farmland. Twenty-five award-winning beers. One timber-framed barn where the valley has been celebrating since 2013.
Backroom Brewery at Sunflower Cottage is dedicated to crafting exceptional beer, creating memorable experiences, and preserving the agricultural heritage of the Shenandoah Valley — bringing people together through the art of brewing, the warmth of Southern hospitality, and the beauty of Virginia's heartland, one pint, one celebration, and one harvest at a time.
Everything on the farm has its own corner of the site. Start anywhere — all roads lead back to the taproom.
25+ farm-grown recipes on rotation — estate hops, spring water, and a tap list that never sits still.
See what's pouring →Pub fare with farm-fresh ingredients from the kitchen — plus Virginia wine, cider, and zero-proof options.
See the menu →From working herb farm to Virginia's first farm brewery — hops in the ground in 2012, doors open since 2013.
Read the story →Hops climbing the trellis, sweet and red basil in the beds, tomatoes in the high tunnel — see what's growing this season.
Walk the rows →25+ farm-grown recipes, pub fare from the kitchen, the gazebo patio, and live music. Dogs welcome everywhere.
Visit the taproom →Live music, seasonal celebrations, release days, and taproom happenings — see what's on the calendar.
See what's on →A timber-framed venue for up to 250 guests — weddings, rehearsal dinners, retreats, and private parties.
See the venue →Hours, directions, and everything else you need to find us at the northern gateway to the Shenandoah Valley.
Get directions →Dogs, kids, hours, reservations, parking — the things folks ask before they make the drive.
Read the FAQ →New taps, seasonal brews, live music nights, and event openings — straight from the farm, no spam.
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