Basic City Beer in Richmond

Chill environment, there is a parking lot for the establishments in this area. I ordered a flight of 4. Katherine Kolsch - Super light and refreshing. Easy to drink and great for a hot day. Probably my favorite out of the 4. Thresh Hefeweizen - interesting aftertaste, not sure if I care for it. Slightly heavier than a normal hefeweizen. N&W Porter- you get the coffee notes in the smell but not too much in the taste. Definitely a Roasted flavor but not as dark as anticipated. Pretty good Porter. The Hornig Lager - not too much a flavor but it is easy to drink. Easy going music and staff.

Love the vibe, though Legends, much larger is just up the block, Basic is more of a beer nerd destination...chill, enjoy, bring the dog, more architecture/history here...

I'm always happy to find another casual place to spend time with friends and enjoy a good beer. Basic City Beer definitely fits the bill! Tucked away in Manchester, the brewery is large with a taproom and outdoor patio with lots of seating on one side and a game room on the other. There is a decent amount of private parking behind the building as well as free street parking on the surrounding blocks. The atmosphere is very laid back and it was relatively quiet when I visited the taproom on a slow Saturday afternoon. There were small groups of friends like my own hanging out and chatting, and there were even dogs allowed inside. I loved the very industrial, almost steampunk-esque decor. The exposed brick walls and cement floors show the history of the building, and there are old pieces of machinery and gears, mannequins, abstract art, and other quirky, sculptural objects that give the space character. The staff is friendly, down-to-earth, and helpful when deciding on what beer you want. I've tried their DIPA, a lager, and a locally brewed coffee-infused stout and all were really enjoyable and reasonably priced. I will definitely be back.