The Virginia Brewing Company was first established in 1889 at Roanoke, Virginia by Mr. Louis A. Scholz, then the brewmaster from J.H. Von der Horst & Son in Baltimore.  The company identity has a colorful history which has been reincorporated a number of times by entreprenuers all with the same purpose: to brew quality craft beer.  The following chronology is a testiment to the successes, struggles, and perseverance of the various companies linked together by a common name brand that continues to be an important part of the history of Virginia, and the craft brewing industry.

Chronological summary of the Virginia Brewing Company  

• 1889: founded by Louis A. Sholz at Roanoke, VA.
• 1907: won a gold medal for their Pilsner Export at the Jamestown Tercentennial Celebration
• 1912: completely rebuilt after a fire
• 1916: closed when Virginia adopted Prohibition
• 1933: reopened at the end of Prohibition
• 1936: brewery taken over by E. Cabell Tudor upon the death of Louis Scholz
• 1954: S.B. Huff rented the brewery from Tudor's wife
• 1980's: Active in the Virginia Beach area? (seeking information)
• 2006: brewery reestablished by James B. Justice at Winchester.

We are very interested in acquiring additional information on both history and breweria related artifacts from the Virginia Brewing Company.  Please contact us by email at info@virginiabrewingcompany.com