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Beer & Barley
Quality comes from attention to detail in those thousands of steps that take place within barley breeding, barley growing, malting, brewing, and ultimately the presentation of that glass of beer. That’s why it’s so good.
2019 Harvest
Harvest is always the busiest time of the year for vineyards around the world. Here in Virginia, harvest is just about wrapping up for everyone in the Monticello area.
NEW RELEASE: Petit Manseng
We are excited to announce the release of our 2018 Petit Manseng! Now available by the glass or bottle.
Yoga on the Reserve
On Sunday, May 19th we hosted our first ever Yoga class at Mount Ida Reserve! Attendees enjoyed an hour long practice with Michele White from Balance Studios Scottsville, on the tasting room lawn.
Farm Grown Violetta Barley
A look into our farm grown barley
The Reserve Room Private Events
When the Tasting Room & Taphouse was first imagined by the team at Mount Ida Reserve we wanted to create a space for the community to enjoy the beauty the reserve while incorporating the element of hospitality that we have been perfecting for almost two decades at...
Supermoon .992
Supermoon IPA and the evolution of West-coast style IPAs
Wicked Cool Southie Stout
The Wicked Cool Southie Stout recently tapped at our Tasting Room, and was made from 100% of our farm grown Violeta barley.
Old Ironsides NEIPA
India Pale Ales originated in the early-mid 19th century during British colonialism. Used as a preservative of their traditionally bitter beers, hops were added to ales in order to transport casked beer from England to the far reaches of the India colonies. Known for...
