The Answer Brewpub

I've been so excited to write this review ever since taking my first sip of beer. What a find - seriously, such a unique venue that somehow pulls off being an Asian-food restaurant, clean + modern yet still divey-like bar, event space, etc. They are the gold standard for sours and stouts in-town, at least from my experiences thus far. Their drink menu is so incredibly vast and chock-full of some really unique flavors - which made even choosing four beers nearly impossible because I wanted to try them all. Ultimately went with the Sydney's Latte Stout (apparently named after our wonderful server), Incognito Bowser Stout, Rum Lychee Painkiller Sour (an instant favorite), and Passionfruit Lemonade Mango Sour - all of which were AMAZING. If only money wasn't an obstacle, I would have brought all of them home in growlers afterwards.I've written this much and haven't even gotten to the food - ever had pretzel bites and banh mi in the same meal? Sounds strange - because it was - but in the best of ways. I can't say enough about the quality of everything we ate here - the pretzel bites, aside from being a generous sharable portion, had the heartiest side of dipping cheese that I literally took a spoon to after the pretzels were gone. The pork belly Banh Mi was also a total surprise - bread was just the right amount of fluff, pork just the right amount of crisp, and of course the side of fries was just the right amount of crunch. Easy parking in the back too.My cousin is a beer savant - and despite living in Ohio, almost 7+ hours away, he told me to check this place out because even he had heard of its lore. Believe me when I say - it's officially my favorite spot in Richmond and I am not just saying that to hyperbolize. It's true and you NEED to try it immediately!

I went to this place for a Christmas wreath making event. This is a nice little brewery type restaurant place that doubles as a place that does little side events. I had a blast and made. super cute wreath too.My daughter ordered some wings and said they were really delicious. It took everything out of me to not sneak one. I absolutely will come back to experience the brewery and sample something off the menu.

The service is the only thing you don't expect much from here. The food and the drinks are always outstanding. It was a bit chaotic today with a retro video game swap going on but it was manageable.Extensive beer, cider and mead options with a Vietnamese fusion menu create a unique experience in the Staples Mill area of Richmond.

This is such a lovely lunch spot, I stopped in for lunch and to try some of their Joose which I heard a lot about on Yelp. I ate alone which can be awkward at some places but my server was really kind and walked me through the menu. The food was phenomenal, I had the brisket bahn mi and I am still dreaming about it. It had the perfect amount of spice and was so filling. It came with a side of Pho for dipping instead of the usual French fries side which was fun. The Pho had bean sprouts in it which added a delightful crunch. The drinks were really good I had the banana colada swirlsicle joose and the gold plated spoon. The banana one was my favorite as I found the gold plated to be more sour. Overall, I would reccomend this place for a hang out with friends or even a date as they had arcade games that would be fun to play while trying their offerings.

Went to this brewpub twice while in Richmond. The beer selection is vast and amazing!! They have something fantastic for any palate. The blanton's german chocolate cake stout was one of the best beers I've had! The bartenders are very knowledgeable about beer on tap and the ones available in the can. The food is a bit unique for a brewpub since it's an Asian fusion type of place, but it was delicious. They have a great patio with comfy seating encouraging you to stay for a while. I will definitely be back next time I'm in the area!! A must try!

Best place to get beer I've ever been to. Amazing sours and IPAs, with so many to choose from, you could never try them all. Inside has plenty of seating and has pinball machines and other arcade games. The service was great, always came back to check on us. The Pork Belly Bahn Mi sandwich was good.

The Answer Brew is always fun for a beer and quick meal. We have not been in ages, still great!Wednesday they have $5 Wake N Bacon!!!!!!Lots of tables and bar seating, 2 different outdoor seating areasThey have a room of games too!Rice and noodle dishes, Banh Mi, smash burgers and an assortment of apps. BiG beer menu too! Always great service, fresh food, fun atmksphere though it is pretty loud!What I ate:Crispy spring rollsWake N Bacon The Answer Luquillo MojitoMy rating rationale +1 Service+1 Food~Taste/flavor/quality+1 Presentation+1 Atmosphere/vibe+1 Value

Don't let the good reviews fool you, I went here with my family and we all hated it. I got dumplings and they were soggy. The presentation was horrible, they were just thrown on a baking sheet. Took forever to get our food.

The food and drink are always fantastic. Most of the times I've been, there's been trivia or some other activity. The crowd and staff are chill.

Sometimes I really wish Yelp allowed for half stars. The fact that there are fantastic beers here is what will push me to give it 4 stars though.We love breweries and The Answer is definitely one that is known to be a destination brewery. We came into town on a Monday and arrived not realizing it was trivia night so the place was packed. They said we could order at the bar though and grab a seat outside. Just standing in line at the bar there were two young children under foot and one who even made their way behind the bar as the "responsible" adult was too busy going through the beer menu. Unfortunately these kids continued to run around unchecked while we tried to relax with our drinks. I realize this is a hard position for the brewery and I don't fault them. I will say the menu is extensive and it's probably a good idea to look online and get an idea what you would like.We knew what we wanted right away as far as food, which was the tofu Banh mi. Unfortunately, they were out of it. The bartender suggested the wake 'n tofu (fried rice) and we ordered that and a side of dumplings. The dumplings had too much dough with not enough filling and were bland. The rice was very bland, even when adding the leftover dipping sauce to it. We ate, as we were hungry but it was disappointing.They offer flights and just give you a sheet of paper and a pencil and you can fill it out yourself. We sat outside where it was quieter to figure out what we wanted and chose a flight of sours. They are known for heavily fruited sours and they did not disappoint. They had a very wide variety with some unique fruit combinations. After we each picked out a stout (though one we wanted had kicked) and the stouts were thick and flavorful. When leaving we grabbed one of their adult capri suns, which is a pouch with mead that comes frozen. I picked the PB&J Cheesecake flavor and it was the perfect treat. You could always find something here on the menu to please your taste buds. We made a return visit as they had a few new stouts on draft and we were hoping the get the Banh mi this time. It comes with fries and we added a side of beer cheese. The fries were hot and crispy and the beer cheese was good. The Banh mi was flavorful and packed to the brim. Next time ordering it there was way less in the sandwich and it came with fewer fries. That kind of inconsistency should not happen in a restaurant and I still don't know which way it should actually come. The service overall was pretty good, especially since they were busy. However, I do think they needed some better communication and organization. The one visit had a sign that said 1 1/2 hour wait but we were told we could order and sit outside. The next had the same sign but she said we could only order beer as no food orders would be accepted. However, seats opened up at the bar and the bartender said it was no problem to sit down and order food. Also the to go cooler is not self serve and the employees must get it for you. The one downside is not being able to look at dates. You should drink crowlers relatively fresh and we were unaware we were buying a crowler which was already a few weeks old at that point.Overall, I would definitely return. If nothing else all the beers we had were really good and some were outstanding. I would definitely check the website for events going on and try to hit at not peak hours. They do update the online draft list frequently which makes it easy to see what is available and have an idea what to order.