Chilly Hollow Brewing Company’s Head Brewer Begins Crafting Excellence in Berryville

Chilly Hollow Brewing Company’s Head Brewer Begins Crafting Excellence in Berryville 

Chris Jacques, a brewing veteran with over two decades of experience, joins the team at the new family-owned and operated Chilly Hollow Brewing Company as Head Brewer, catalyzing anticipation for its fall 2024 grand opening. 

BERRYVILLE, VA – The highly anticipated farm brewery, Chilly Hollow Brewing Company, has marked a significant milestone today with the commencement of their esteemed Head Brewer, Chris Jacques. Nestled among the rolling hills of an operating cattle farm in Berryville, Virginia, Chilly Hollow Brewing Company promises to deliver a unique blend of agricultural heritage and craft brewing innovation to Clarke County.  

With an official opening slated for later this year in the fall, the brewery is set to infuse the rich Northern Virginia brewing landscape with the agritourism experience of an operating cattle farm combined with the skillful artistry of Chris Jacques. Jacques brings a wealth of experience and a passion for excellence, having been in the business of brewing chemically perfect beer for over 20 years.  

“We are thrilled to welcome Chris to the Chilly Hollow Brewing family,” said Shannon Dulaney, one of four owners of the new brewery and the decades-old cattle farm on which it’s located. “His expertise and dedication to the craft of brewing aligns perfectly with our vision of creating exceptional beer that showcases the bounty, beauty, and value of our farmland.” 

Jacques brings a proven track record of success in the brewing industry to Chilly Hollow Brewing Company, having most recently served as Head Brewer at Quattro Goombas in Aldie, Virginia. Jacques’ impressive and award-winning background includes roles at John Harvard’s Brewery & Ale House, Harpoon Brewery, Rock Bottom, Ornery Beer Company, and Lost Rhino Brewing Company. Upon stepping into his role this week, anticipation for Chilly Hollow Brewing Company’s opening continues to build among both locals and Jacques’ brewing peers from states away.  

“Opportunities like this are a brewer’s dream. Getting the chance to build our brews as the brewhouse itself being built is an electrifying feeling,” said Jacques. “It’s going to be fun. I’m so excited to be a part of the Chilly family and I look forward to sharing many a pint with the local community and beyond this fall.” 

Jacques joins a team of four founders with deep connections to Chilly Hollow Road, the namesake and location of the brewery, and deep roots in Clarke County. Chilly Hollow Brewing strives to become not only a destination for outstanding beer but also a cornerstone of local prosperity that will enrich the lives of locals and showcase the beauty and value of farmland to the greater Shenandoah Valley and Washington D.C. metro areas. 

Chilly Hollow Brewing Company’s future home includes a 3,100 square foot brewhouse, a 4,800 square foot taproom, and over 4,000 square feet of covered porch overlooking expansive cow fields and mountain views.  

For more information on an official grand opening date and to see the 15 barrel, nearly 8,000 square foot facility being constructed in real time, follow the farm brewery on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok or visit Chilly Hollow Brewing’s website for future updates. 

About Chilly Hollow Brewing Company 

As a new family-owned craft brewery located on the rolling hills of an operating cattle farm in Berryville, Virginia, Chilly Hollow Brewing Company’s mission is to nurture and preserve the value of farmland and community by offering quality craft beer and family-friendly open space. Once opened later this year, the farm brewery will offer beer crafted onsite by a highly regarded Head Brewer as well as wine, seltzer, bar food, and grass-fed beef raised right in the brewhouse’s backyard. The cold beer and cool views are close by the Washington D.C. Metro area and Shenandoah Valley region—right off Route 7, right along the Blue Ridge Mountains, and right down the road from the Shenandoah River.  

In a world where farming faces growing challenges, Chilly Hollow Brewing Company is dedicated to keeping farmland as farmland for as long as people come chill and drink beer. Establishing a farm brewery will not only keep the land productive but also preserve the beauty and legacy of a family farm for future generations to enjoy. For over 25 years, our founders have raised cattle and children at this farm on Chilly Hollow Road, the brewery’s namesake and location in Clarke County.  

Chilly Hollow Brewing Company seeks to create not just a brewery but a gathering place for the community in which it is deeply rooted. The recent pandemic brought our founders’ values of community, fun, and time spent out in nature into focus—so they dreamt of creating a place in their hometown where everyone could find those things. 

We look forward to welcoming seasoned beer connoisseurs or anyone just looking for a place to unwind into the Chilly Hollow Brewing Company family and raising a glass to family, fun, community, our beautiful state, and sublime beer later this year.