Hardywood Brewery Acquires Starr Hill Brewery
Hardywood has acquired Charlottesville-based Starr Hill Brewery.

Charlottesville, VA, October 7, 2026 — Hardywood Brewery has announced the acquisition of Starr Hill Brewery, a Charlottesville-based craft beer producer. The transaction brings together two established names in the Virginia brewing scene.
The details surrounding the financial terms of the acquisition were not immediately available. Representatives from Hardywood and Starr Hill Brewery have not publicly disclosed the specific figures involved in the deal.
Starr Hill Brewery, founded in 1999, has been a fixture in the Charlottesville community, known for its range of craft beers. Hardywood Brewery, established in 2011 in Richmond, has also grown to be a significant player in the regional craft beer market.
The acquisition is expected to integrate Starr Hill’s operations and product lines into Hardywood’s broader business strategy. Information regarding any immediate changes to Starr Hill’s brand, production facilities, or distribution networks following the acquisition has not yet been released.
Further details regarding the future plans for the combined entity, including potential expansion, new product development, or operational adjustments, are anticipated to be made public as the integration process unfolds. The full scope and implications of this acquisition for the Virginia craft beer landscape remain to be seen.
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