Wild Wolf Brewery, Brewpub in Nellysford (Nelson Count), VA, outpost in Charlottesville

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Opening in 2011, Wild Wolf seems to have become the sort of neighborhood brewpub for this part of Nelson County - a 2.5 hour drive from DC that is stocked with wineries and breweries.  They're open later, friendly staff, have a full bar program, happy hours, etc.  Blonde Hunny is their flagship bottling - a belgian style blonde with honey and some mild spice make it popular, though I find the flavor a bit muddled.  

At any given time, there are about 13 beers on tap, split half-and-half between mainstays and seasonal.  Currently between summer and fall seasons, they have a refreshing 'Apricots Anonymous' (6.75%, 30 IBU) - not overly sweet or too much apricot, but just enough to balance the bitterness.  They also just rolled out their Howling Pumpkin (7%, 20 IBU) which doesn't taste like you just poured a shaker of pumpkin spice in your tongue.  One of the better pumpkin offerings around.

What they haven't tackled is the smell coming in from their brewing facility.  A beer decor collection that makes me jealous and smiling faces behind the bar almost make up for it, but the smell really smacks you in the face when walking into the bar area.  Food menu is solid with gluten free noted and a farm-to-table focus (try the collard greens).

All-in-all, worth a visit.