Aslin Beer Company

This new brewery has some tasty and distinctive beers, and a friendly bartender. I stopped in for a sampler, and while they were out of several of their beers (mostly variations on stouts), the four they had left were full of flavor, and were different than anything I’d had before. Well done!

Great new addition to the Reston area. It’s s unit located just on the Herndon side of Fairfax County Parkway across form Target, brew kit in the back, bar in the front. 6 beers on tap, so not as much variety as some spots in the NOVA area but they are new and brewing at a smaller volume. The Mexican hot chocolate stout was a great pick. I’m not big on IPAs and 3 of the 6 in the board were IPAs, so not a whole lot of variety. Nice atmosphere and friendly bar staff. Look forward to returning.
Oh and yes they don’t server food, which isn’t surprising as this is a brewery… So don’t complain if you can’t get food.

Good IPA, great and friendly service, and nice atmosphere. They don’t serve food, but I believe you can bring your own if that’s important to you. Most of the beers I’ve drank here were good, my favorite being whatever their standard IPA is. They had a coconut something or other that I didn’t enjoy, but two of my coworkers thought it was good. Overall, it’s a good place to have a beer with coworkers at the end of the day. I’ve also heard that they deliver growlers, but I can’t say we’ve had this done yet.

CALLING ALL CYCLISTS! After biking 27 miles from Capitol Hill this past Sunday, finding Aslin Beer Company just 5 minutes off of W&OD Trail was an oasis! The exit from the trail is a dirt path, but had no problem making our way to an amazing Double IPA (Mind the Hop) via our map app. We weren’t alone, several other bikes were parked out front, prompting our suggestion to the management that a rack be installed stat! We had packed snacks and enjoyed those with a few more beers while watching the game, requiring a return to DC via Metro! Tip, research the location of the Wiehle/​Reston Metro stop as it was close, but a little remote since it’s the end of the Silver Line.

Brand new microbrew in Herndon. Pretty bare bones right now, but with such flavorful brews, I don’t need much more. They’ve got a number brews on tap and are cool with customers bringing in their own growlers
While they don’t currently serve food, they have a couple of pizza places on speed dial and the restaurant next door has a mini-​menu for them.

We did a full tasting of what was on tap. Definitely doing some great beer here and had a nice line up that day! Looking forward to trying some of your fall/​winter seasonal beers. Talked w one of the brewers and he gave us a lot of backround on the brewery and some of the way different styles are done and how differnent strains of yeast effect the final product. great experience!

I’m editing an earlier review. I’ve came back two time and really enjoyed the beer. Im a wine drinker. Not beer. But I really like this place and the people that work here. Great place!!!

Heard about this place from a coworker so I stopped by this weekend for a quick tasting. It’s a great addition to the explosive micro/​nano brew scene in Virginia. It appears they are focusing on smaller batch brewing; the generous selection and great quality of beers reflects that. I’m a sucker for rye beers and their Double Rye Ale «Red Invasion» was one of the best I’ve ever had. I also tried their IPA «Rancid Resin.» I’ve grown tired of the «hop war» with breweries seeming to compete on who can brew an IPA with the highest IBUs… so I was pleasantly surprised how well balanced their IPA was (I don’t remember the exact number but think it was listed ~150IBUs) Very drinkable.
Can’t wait to head back and try the rest of their offerings!

We were impressed with the beers, loved the Pom Pom kolsch. Right now there were 5 on tap so we did a flight and added an extra glass. And they allow dogs inside! They don’t have food but there are a bunch of places in the shopping center that look like they deliver. We’ll definitely be back!

Under Virginia law, breweries can sell pints of beer on site without the need for food service. Food service is required at bars.
Just want to inform peeps out there before being judgemental. The rating is for the beer, service, and everything else. Solid start for this nano brewery and hope they keep going. Love they are so close to Reston/​Herndon area. This is definitely worth the visit and drive and can fill your growler. Thats a plus for me.

Finally, a micro brew in town! Stopped in a couple days after they opened, great environment, hand made tables, the owner (s) built everything over the months before they opened. Excellent beer, looking forward to seeing their brews as they continue. We grabbed a few growlers, brought them back to the office, and enjoyed. The IPA reviews: Herndon’s best IPA, Hoppy, balanced, standard (in a good way). The (universal) Hoppy Brown reviews: «How is this 9.4%, I feel like I could drink the whole growler».

Finally!
At long last, Herndon has its own brewery, and it’s a keeper.
I stopped by Aslin after work yesterday after being tipped off by a coworker to its recent opening. I tasted a few beers (flights of four glasses are $ 8), and left with a few growler fills.
The space is really well done for what it is – a tasting room with a «bring your own food» policy. It’s spacious, airy, and well equipped with TVs for watching a game. Location-​wise, there are several restaurants really near by, so getting takeout and eating it on one of the many standing tables, picnic tables, etc. is a nice option. In my case, I stuck with the liquids.
And what a promising start in the beer department. Their IPA was a solid flagship, and it lives up to its name: «Standard». The most impressive beer I tried was the Hoppy Brown, a quirky style-​defying monster, whose 9.4% billing I couldn’t believe given the balance of roastiness and hops. I really don’t gravitate toward such big beers, but was smitten with this one and filled a growler. The third one which won a place in a growler for me was the Lime Kolsch. I thought it would be bizarre, but like Flying Dog’s Old Bay beer this summer, the taste really, truly works.
Also sampled were a biscuity saison, a slightly-​too-​syrupy Imperial Stout, a well-​regarded Rye IPA, and a double IPA that wasn’t too taste-​bud-​killing considering the style. Although they weren’t up my alley, they also were all fine beers.
To tell you the truth, a local brewery could serve sub-​par beers and still get a following in this thirsty and underserved part of Northern Virginia. Aslin’s converted home brewers have gotten off to a great start as they learn their way around their 2 bbl system. I anticipate the adventure of tasting the fruits of their labor as they refine and experiment to build a top notch local business.

Went here on opening day as my friends are friends of one of the coowners. I’m a huge beer guy (travel for beer evemts) and this place is putting out some great beers. Would have liked to see a little more body on their stout, but the taste was on point. I look forward to when they start doing casks and evtuslly (hopefully) barrel aging some of their beers. I, shocked to see people leave negative reviews because they don’t serve food… they’re a new brewery. Many breweries don’t serve any food, at least this place let’s you bring your kwm, or order papajohns.

We were so excited to see a new brewery in the area and no longer have to drive out to Ashburn/​Leesburg because it’s so freaking far away. The place is really conveniently located too (right off of ffx co and sunset hill road not tooo far away from target/​ymca) and in a shopping center where easily found with enough parking. Inside is small and cozy. Not that many tables are available so people were standing around, some were sitting on the floor by the entrance and some right outside the business.
They don’t serve food however there was a restaurant in the same shopping center who was delivering food for no extra cost and we saw people with pizza boxes and other snacks. We were there on the opening day and I would say by the end of the day, the place got really crowded. A long line to get beers (but went by quickly, thank god people knew what they all wanted) and a lady who seemed like a manager was walking around collecting beers cups/​mugs every 5 mins because they were running out of them. I think they were rather overwhelmed with the turn out which is a good sign for the business.
Oh my gosh, there was no live band playing, thank god. Not that I have problems with live bands it’s just that most brewery I’ve visited in the area were small to mid size and cramping a band in the corner, for them & their groupies/​obnoxious friends to yell and scream the entire really isn’t the place I want to be. Honestly.
Overall my experience was rather pleasant. I enjoyed the beers, service and everything else. I would definitely revisit soooon!

Don’t know why someone would give 1 star because a brewery doesn’t serve food… insane. You’d be hard pressed to find one that does besides Lost Rhino. It’s about the beer and they did it right. Do your research before planning dinner at a local brewery. Congrats guys!

I’m crazy stoopid excited about Aslin’s arrival in Herndon. Aslin opened their doors for the first time this past Saturday. Judging by the crowds, I’d say it was a complete success.
Aslin is currently offering seven beers on tap. With a variety to choose from, there is sure to be a beer for just about everyone. Mind the Hop, a DIPA or double ipa, clocks in at 9.5% ABV. It has the appearance of an apple cider but that thought immediately disappears on your first sip. Another personal favorite was the Deceiver, an imperial stout. This dark and velvety stout clocks in at 10% ABV. The biggest surprise would have to be In Memoria, a lime kolsch. The lime zest adds a nice touch.
Owners Andrew, Kai and Richard were brimming with pride on opening day. All three were delighted by the crowds and more than willing to talk shop with patrons. Andrew gave us a quick tour of the equipment and even took us into the cooler to show us some of their hops. This team is getting as much of their ingredients from locals, some of which are even family members. Andrew’s father-​in-​law grows hops for them in Delaware. Aslin plans to send some of their spent grains to Frying Pan Farm Park for the livestock to consume.
There is bar seating, tall communal tables and a few smaller tables for patrons to gather. While they don’t offer food, Aslin allows outside food. You will also find menus for Taste of the World, a neighboring business. I saw a variety of deliveries arriving from pizza to chinese.
Aslin is very family friendly, there are even a few toys around for kids to play with. Not only that but they are also dog friendly.
I’m very much looking forward to their future offerings. Welcome to Herndon, Aslin!

Awesome Beer! Went to grand opening — cool setup, owners are super friendly. Don’t serve food but you can bring food in or order delivery to brewery. Definitely recommend this place!

Awesome beer and great atmosphere. Their Mind the Hop is the best! Their Stout is also exceptional.
In response to another Unilocalers review — its not really fair to give 1 star to a beer company for not serving food — they should be rated on their beer, which rocks! Also, they have partnerships with local restaurants to allow customers to order food.
Great to have a local brew — Check them out!

Congrats on your grand opening! Welcome to the neighborhood. Look forward to coming back and trying you out. Came by to try you out today but YOU DON’T SERVE FOOD! Really? You serve beer and no food?
Maybe we’ll be back!

Went to the grand opening today. Place was cool tucked back in a business park. The beer was awesome. Definitely worth checking out.