Random Row Brewing Company
Charlottesville's community brewery, crafting high-quality local craft beer and hosting charitable events since 2016.
Last updated September 27, 2026
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Overview
Random Row Brewing Company is a craft brewery based in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States. Founded in 2016 by Kevin McElroy, the brewery grew out of a homebrewing hobby that began in McElroy's basement. After his Imperial Stout placed second overall at the Virginia Homebrew Cup, McElroy presented a business plan and six homebrewed beers to a group of local investors, and Random Row Brewing Company was officially born. The brewery operates a taproom at 608 Preston Ave. in Charlottesville, where all of its beer is made on-site. Its mission is to make high-quality, locally brewed craft beer that makes a positive impact on customers and the community. The taproom is described as warm, inviting, and family-friendly, and it hosts recurring events throughout the week, including a Monday Run Club, Tuesday pizza specials, Sunday trivia nights, monthly charity bingo, and monthly pint nights. Random Row positions itself as "Charlottesville's community brewery," emphasizing local ownership, accessibility, and charitable giving. The brewery regularly partners with local businesses and non-profits, and reports having donated $84,700 to charitable causes since opening, working with more than 60 local non-profit partners. Its beer lineup includes a rotating selection on tap, from the light Pack Line Pilsner to the award-winning Mosaic Pale Ale. Random Row remains a privately held, independent brewery focused on serving the Charlottesville community.
History
Random Row Brewing Company was founded in Charlottesville, Virginia, in 2016. Its origin story began in the basement of founder Kevin McElroy, who started as a homebrewer while working full-time at the University of Virginia (UVA) hospital. McElroy honed his brewing skills over time, and his Imperial Stout earned second place overall at the Virginia Homebrew Cup. This recognition encouraged him to pursue brewing as a career. He then presented a business plan and six homebrewed beers to a group of local investors—also in a basement—and Random Row Brewing Company was officially established. The brewery opened its doors on Preston Avenue in Charlottesville, adopting the tagline "Charlottesville's community brewery since 2016." From the start, Random Row emphasized local ownership, community engagement, and charitable giving. The taproom was designed to be casual and family-friendly, inviting neighbors to discover new beers and connect over shared experiences. Over the years, the brewery has hosted recurring events such as a Monday Run Club, Tuesday pizza specials, Sunday trivia nights, monthly charity bingo, and monthly pint nights. It has partnered with more than 60 local non-profits and donated $84,700 to charitable causes since opening. Its beer portfolio includes a rotating selection on tap, with the Pack Line Pilsner and the award-winning Mosaic Pale Ale among its notable offerings. As of its public communications, Random Row remains an independent, privately held brewery serving the Charlottesville community.
- 2016
Random Row Brewing Company founded in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Kevin McElroy's Imperial Stout places second overall at the Virginia Homebrew Cup.
Brewery opens taproom at 608 Preston Ave., Charlottesville.
Products and positioning
Charlottesville's community brewery; locally owned, accessible, and charitable craft beer.
Pack Line Pilsner
A light, easy-drinking pilsner.
Mosaic Pale Ale
An award-winning pale ale.
Imperial Stout
The homebrew that placed second overall at the Virginia Homebrew Cup.
Recent events
Random Row Brewing launches beer delivery service[4]
Reported:
Random Row Brewing Company launched a beer delivery service on Friday, operating Fridays through Sundays within a five-mile radius of its taproom. The brewery said it was teaming up with Blue Ridge Pizza to offer pizzas and salads alongside drinks.
Weekdays and relative dates follow the original report; their exact calendar dates have not been verified.
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