we are a beer bar located in the West Ghent neighborhood of Norfolk, Virginia.
the birch has a 21 tap selection, bottles, and growlers to go. our entire menu is
available to-go, including bottled beer. the fare includes cheese boards,
grilled cheeses, and delicious bar snacks.
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1231 w. olney road norfolk, virginia 23507 757-962-5400 ben@thebirchbar.com
hours: T-Th: 5pm-12am F-S: 3pm-2am Closed: Sunday and Monday
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drafts |
updated 5/19/2012 * indicates growler fills |
| brewer | name | style | origin |
abv |
price |
glass |
| Brewdog/Stone | Basha 2009 | Black IPA | SCOT |
8.5% |
$5/$9 |
goblet |
| Mikkeller* | Nelson Sauvin | Single Hop IPA | DEN |
6.9% |
$3/$7 |
tulip |
| Emelisse | Imperial Russian Stout | Russian Imperial Stout | NETH |
11.0% |
$5/$9 |
snifter |
| Baladin* | Noel | Dark Strong Ale | ITA |
9.5% |
$3/$7 |
goblet |
| Evil Twin | Ron and the Beast Ryan | Wild Saison | DEN |
7.0% |
$5/$9 |
goblet |
| JW Lees | 25th Anniversary | English Barleywine | ENG |
11.5% |
$5/$9 |
goblet |
| Stone* | Vertical Epic 11.11.11 | Chili Herb/Spice Ale | USA |
10.4% |
$3/$5 |
pint |
| Uncommon Brewers* | Siamese Twin | Lemon Grass Dubbel | USA |
8.4% |
$3/$5 |
pint |
| Stillwater* | Existent | Black Ale | USA |
7.4% |
$3/$5 |
pint |
| Barley | Friska | Wild Ale | ITA |
5.0% |
$5/$9 |
goblet |
| Piccolo* | Seson | Juniper Saison | ITA |
5.0% |
$4/$8 |
tulip |
| Kiuchi* | Hitachino Ginger Brew | Ginger Herb/Spice | JP |
7.0% |
$4/$8 |
pilsner |
| Thornbridge* | Jaipur | English IPA | ENG |
5.9% |
$3/$7 |
goblet |
| Makana | iQhilika Dry Mead | Wine-Barrel Mead | RSA |
13.0% |
$3/$7 |
cordial |
| De Glazen Toren* | D'Erpemere | Saison/Farmhouse | BE |
7.5% |
$3/$7 |
stange |
| Hof Ten Dormaal | White Gold | Chicory Saison | BE |
6.9% |
$4/$8 |
goblet |
| Tired Hands | Bittersweet Symphony | Collaboration Belgian DIPA | USA |
7.8% |
$4/$8 |
goblet |
| Alvinne* | Wild Undressed | Flemish Red | BE |
6.5% |
$3/$7 |
goblet |
| Schneider* | Edel Weiss | Hefeweizen | GER |
6.2% |
$4/$8 |
weiss |
| Reissdorf* | Kölsch | Kölsch | GER |
4.8% |
$3/$7 |
goblet |
| Bahnhof* | Brett Lambicus | Berliner Weiss | GER |
3.0% |
$3/$5 |
goblet |
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press
January 26, 2012
Top 50 Best Beer Bars in the World
Ratebeer.com
October 10, 2011
How to Get Anyone to Fall in Love with Norfolk in 48 Hours or Less
AltDaily - Christopher O'Brien
"This place has one of the best atmospheres I’ve ever come across in a neighborhood bar."
September 2011
The Great American Ale Trail:
The Craft Beer Lover's Guide to the
Best Watering Holes in the Nation
Christian DeBenedetti
"Since they opened in January 2011, [the owners], have graffitied the floor-to-ceiling chalboard with incredible selections for twenty-one taps."
September 2011
Roads Report: Beer at The Birch | 01
Hampton Roads Magazine - Carey VonOhlen
August, 11, 2011
Eating Out: Neighborhood Beer Shrine | 01| 02
Pulse - Virginian-Pilot - Jerry Cronin
"Located in the commercial dock part of Norfolk's West Ghent, it is an industrial space converted into an establishment that is passionate about beer."
June 2011
American Craft Beers: Top Destinations | 01
Food & Wine - Christian DeBenedetti
May 9, 2011
Move over Bud - local craft brews are selling big | 01 | 02
The Virginian-Pilot - Carolyn Shapiro & Philip Walzer
January, 17 2011
Beer Mecca: Birch Bar opens to delight of craft brew enthusiasts
Veer - Mike Wingfield
January 2, 2011
The Birch Bar Opens In Norfolk
Examiner.com - Joesph Porfort
January 2, 2011
The Grand Opening of The Birch Bar
AltDaily - Tim Simmons
November 2, 2010
Coming Soon: The Birch Bar
AltDaily - Anne K