# Ornery Beer Company — Fairfax, Virginia

> Ornery Beer Company in Fairfax, Virginia, United States scores 3.54 out of 5 — Poor, #206 in Virginia. 217 beers tracked, mostly IPA.

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Ornery Beer Company is a brewery in Fairfax, Virginia, United States. We grade it Poor, with a score of 3.54 out of 5 on the beer it brews — #206 in Virginia. Of the 217 beers we track, 33% are IPA and 16% Other.

## Rating

- Score: 3.54 out of 5
- Grade: Poor 😐 — Not bad beer so much as unremarkable beer.
- Ranked: #206 in Virginia · #6,304 in United States · #10,406 worldwide
- Popularity: Modestly rated
- Beers tracked: 217

## About

Ornery Beer Company & Public House is located in Fairfax, and our Taproom in Bristow is open as well! The Ornery Beer Company Public House is a casual but elevated pub serving our meticulously crafted, house brewed ales and lagers paired with a creative menu. Virginia has become the craft brewing epicenter of the east coast. Ornery wants you to have a fun and casual pub where you can have a pint and a great meal too. Head Brewer Wes Nick has perfected his beers throughout his 15 years of professional brewing. Our Executive Chef prepares each dish guided by your enjoyment and pairing with your beer. We hope you agree, Ornery Beer Company & Public House will be your Neighborhood Brewpub, and our Bristow Taproom is the perfect spot for a pint after work or before a concert! 

## What they brew

- IPA — 33% of the beers we track
- Other — 16% of the beers we track
- Pale Ale — 15% of the beers we track
- Stout / Porter — 12% of the beers we track
- Wheat Beer — 9% of the beers we track
- Amber Lager — 9% of the beers we track
- Amber Ale — 6% of the beers we track

## Find them

- Address: 3950 University Drive, Fairfax, Virginia, United States
- Coordinates: 38.8470492, -77.30506199999999
- Website: http://www.ornerybeer.com/

## Breweries nearby

- [Chubby Squirrel Brewing Company](https://finding.beer/brewery/chubby-squirrel-brewing-company-3403.md) — 3.53, Poor — Fairfax, Virginia — 0.2 mi away
- [Bunnyman Brewing](https://finding.beer/brewery/bunnyman-brewing-25072.md) — 3.76, Fine — Fairfax, Virginia — 3.4 mi away
- [Sweetwater Tavern (VA Brewpub)](https://finding.beer/brewery/sweetwater-tavern-va-brewpub-4778.md) — 3.50, Poor — Falls Church, Virginia — 4.3 mi away
- [Caboose Brewing Company](https://finding.beer/brewery/caboose-brewing-company-4328.md) — 3.81, Fine — Vienna, Virginia — 4.6 mi away
- [Center Road Brewing](https://finding.beer/brewery/center-road-brewing-24156.md) — 3.45, Poor — West Springfield, Virginia — 5.4 mi away
- [Settle Down Easy Brewing Co.](https://finding.beer/brewery/settle-down-easy-brewing-co-409.md) — 3.57, Poor — Falls Church, Virginia — 5.6 mi away
- [Bike Lane Brewing](https://finding.beer/brewery/bike-lane-brewing-19289.md) — 3.85, Fine — Reston, Virginia — 7.1 mi away
- [Honor Brewing Company](https://finding.beer/brewery/honor-brewing-company-4291.md) — 3.59, Poor — Chantilly, Virginia — 7.3 mi away

## Rankings this brewery appears in

- [Best breweries in Virginia](https://finding.beer/breweries/united-states/virginia.md)
- [Best breweries in United States](https://finding.beer/breweries/united-states.md)

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