
Brewery
Center of the Universe Brewing Company
Ashland, VA
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Brewery description
Center of the Universe Brewing Company in Ashland, VA, is a lively craft brewery known for approachable, flavorful beers and a welcoming taproom. Founded by former pro ballplayer Chris Ray and his brother Phil, it offers year-round favorites, seasonal releases, food trucks, events, and a friendly local vibe just north of Richmond. It’s a go-to stop for fresh pints, tours, and community gatherings.
Featured Beers
No PhotoLight Lager
COTU Light
Center of the Universe Brewing Company
A light, crisp, easy-drinking lager brewed for clean refreshment with a mild malt profile and low bitterness.
No PhotoAmerican IPA
The Great Return IPA
Center of the Universe Brewing Company
A bold American IPA with pronounced citrus and pine hop character, brewed in support of Chesapeake Bay oyster restoration efforts.
No PhotoKölsch
Slingshot Kölsch
Center of the Universe Brewing Company
A crisp, clean German-style kölsch with light malt character, gentle fruitiness, and a dry, refreshing finish.

Irish Stout
Donnybrook Stout
Center of the Universe Brewing Company
A dry Irish-style stout with roasted barley, coffee-like bitterness, and a smooth, easy-drinking body.
More Beers from Center of the Universe Brewing Company
No PhotoCOTU Light
Center of the Universe Brewing Company
Light Lager
4.2%
10 IBU
No PhotoThe Great Return IPA
Center of the Universe Brewing Company
American IPA
7.2%
80 IBU
No PhotoSlingshot Kölsch
Center of the Universe Brewing Company
Kölsch
4.8%
22 IBU

Donnybrook Stout
Center of the Universe Brewing Company
Irish Stout
4.2%
35 IBU
No PhotoShut Up Imperial Stout
Center of the Universe Brewing Company
Imperial Stout
10.2%
65 IBU
No PhotoScotchtown
Center of the Universe Brewing Company
Scotch Ale
7.0%
30 IBU

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No PhotoRay Ray's Pale Ale
Center of the Universe Brewing Company
American Pale Ale
5.2%
38 IBU
No PhotoPocahoptas
Center of the Universe Brewing Company
India Pale Ale (IPA)
7.0%
70 IBU
No PhotoOrange Is The New Stout
Center of the Universe Brewing Company
Imperial Stout
10.5%
30 IBU
No PhotoMonkeyEUR(TM)s Uncle Lemongrass Tripel
Center of the Universe Brewing Company
Belgian-style Tripel
8.0%
25 IBU
No PhotoMain St. Virginia Ale
Center of the Universe Brewing Company
Altbier
5.0%
25 IBU
No PhotoEl Duderino White Russian Milk Stout
Center of the Universe Brewing Company
Milk Stout
6.5%
28 IBU
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