Anthony Gill is a local singer/songwriter who has been performing between Richmond and Northern Virginia for several years. His unique interpretation of classic Rock, Blues, R&B and Country classics has made him one of the most original live performers around. Sit back, relax, and enjoy while Anthony brings his unique style and energy.

Break out your most outrageous or festive holiday sweater for our Ugly Sweater Contest. Judges will select a winner based on creativity, style, and commitment to the theme. Three winners will be announced around 8 PM and will receive a gift card. Enjoy a fun night of holiday cheer, beer, and friendly competition.

Join us for our annual Holiday Ornament Decorating Contest. We’ll provide blank ornaments and everything you need to create your own custom design for the taproom tree. Guests may take their ornament home or leave it on the tree to be judged for Best Ornament. Two winners will be announced on December 29th, each taking home a $25 gift card.

🎤 Get Ready to Laugh, Lake Ridge!
Comedy night is coming back Saturday, December 6th!
Next Stop Comedy is taking the stage with a lineup of hilarious comedians.
🎟️ Click the QR code/link to grab your tickets and get all the details—before they’re gone!

https://nextstopcomedy.com/events/waters-end-brewery-lake-ridge-12-06-2025/?utm_source=venue&utm_medium=online&utm_campaign=online-promo&utm_content=waters_end_brewery_-_lake_ridge

Meet Duck Chuck Goose, a new acoustic duo (also available as a solo act) from two veteran musicians of the DC scene. We play upbeat, but not overplayed, covers that bring energy to a venue without too much volume. Charlie (vocals, guitar) and Randy (percussion) have a versatile performance style that brings a fresh sound to the songs your audience wants to hear

Barrel-Aged Heavyweight Release

Our Barrel-Aged Heavyweight is returning for HUGE stout lovers. This massive Imperial Stout is built on an eight-malt foundation including Pale Chocolate, Malted Oats, and Roasted Barley, then aged nearly a full year in bourbon barrels. Extended barrel time develops deep notes of cocoa, toffee, fudge, oak, vanilla, and bourbon, creating a rich, complex winter stout with exceptional drinkability.

Release Schedule:

• Lake Ridge: Monday, December 1

• Potomac: Wednesday, December 3

Available on draft and in crowlers while supplies last. Perfect for sipping fireside, pairing with dessert, or cellaring for future enjoyment.

John Benjamin has been performing live for over 15 years now in his repertoire he has over 140 of your favorite country & rock covers. Have performed in over 23 states & counting he knows how to take care of a crowd and make sure everyone has a great time. Benjamin also is a songwriter & has over 6 original albums.

Available in pours, 32oz Crowlers and growler fills at the Lake Ridge and Potomac Mills Taprooms.

2025 Christmas Ale has a rich, malty sweetness and a firm, but pleasant hop presence that creates a contemplative drinking experience. Floral and coriander-like spice character as well as some soft notes of honey and melon linger. However, no actual spices or fruit were used in the creation of this beer; those flavor notes are a direct result of a warm fermentation with our house Belgian yeast. Add 10 months of lumber slumber in Tawny Port barrels, that were the former home of A.Smith Bowman's Isaac Bowman bourbon, and you have a smooth, complex drinking experience showcasing a drinkability rarely found with Belgian ales while maintaining all the complexity. A beer perfect to pair with food.

Local musician playing acoustic. Style ranges from country to pop with a lot of well known top chart sing-a-longs. Great set to get your weekend started!

Bring the heat to our next Chili Cook-Off at Water’s End Brewery on Saturday, 11/22. Enter your best batch and drop it off anytime before 6 PM to be judged by our staff and Beer Club members. The winning chili takes home a $50 gift card, and all other entries receive a $10 gift card just for participating. Winners will be announced around 7 PM and must be present to claim prizes. Come enjoy a flavorful afternoon of hearty chili, good vibes, and perfectly paired brews.

Southern by way of the Rust Belt, Scott Kurt performs over 200 shows a year from Boston to Nashville and everywhere in between. His unique brand of music combines elements of his influences including Tom Petty, Eric Church, CCR, Luke Combs and many more

Available in pours, 32oz Crowlers and growler fills at the Lake Ridge and Potomac Mills Taprooms.

So Good, So Good! is a familiar rally cry that invokes togetherness, whether at the neighborhood watering hole or a sporting event.  Ales for ALS (Founded in 2013) is a partnership between breweries around the country and Yakima Valley Hop Farm to channel that togetherness into fighting for this great cause and building awareness for ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease. Every full-pour and 32oz Crowler sold of So Good, So Good! will generate a $1 donation to the ALS Therapy Development Institute and build on 6 years of Water's End participation.

Each year features a specialty hop blend curated by Yakima Valley Hop Farms and this year offers Mosaic, Simcoe, Krush and 2 prototype hops yet to be named. These fruit forward hops will offer a complex, full flavor that builds with each sip and lingers until the next. A simple malt profile and moderate bitterness provide balance while the hops lead the way. At 7.3%, this is a pale ale you'll want to make sure to bring home to share with friends.  

Long time Philadelphia musician now Virginia resident starting to make his mark in the VA area. Michael Stoutenger has been a stage musician for over 18 years starting when he was 18 years old at open mics than progressing to his own Saturday night shows leading to a 3 piece band he would lead for 10 years known as Stealing Fame. Michael recorded several albums with Stealing Fame which ultimately came to an end in 2020 during the pandemic. Since then Michael has been working on his solo career once again as he begins his journey in a new state. Currently performing acoustic covers from artists varying from Breaking Benjamin to Michael Jackson

Andrew Kuhens is an absolute powerhouse on guitar, with over 20 years of electrifying stages with amazing originals and unforgettable covers. He's a master of tone and a fearless player, bringing raw energy and relentless passion to every single note.

LOCAL METAL. FANTASTIC BEER. FOR A BIGGER CAUSE. 

Doors 3PM

Show 4PM

$10 cash/card cover, get half off with non perishable food items.

The 10th Annual THRASHGIVING show will be hosted at Waters End Brewery in Woodbridge VA to help feed the hungry as well as in observation of Veterans Day we will be helping support the local nonprofit Valor Ranch who specialize in recreational therapy for service members and their families who have become wounded, ill, or injured as a result of their service in the defense of our country.

All bands, artists, sound, and venue are donating their time to this event. This event is not possible without you all. Let’s help make this a success by supporting those in need. 

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BANDS

Ladder Match - https://www.facebook.com/LadderMatchofficial/

Never Elected - https://www.facebook.com/neverelectedband/

Skomucon - https://www.facebook.com/Skomucon/

Death Penalty - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580345528319

Thionic - https://m.facebook.com/thionic.official/

Cut The Architects Hand - https://www.facebook.com/Cutthearchitectshand/

Ashes Reign - https://www.facebook.com/ashesreignband/

Spiral Fracture - https://www.facebook.com/spiralfracturemusic/

Everyday Catastrophe - https://m.facebook.com/EverydayCatastrophe/

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FOOD DRIVE

Suggested Items to bring: canned vegetables, stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce, sweet potatoes, cornbread/muffin mix, canned pumpkin, potatoes, Bisquick, canned fruit/applesauce, rice, soup, pasta and sauces, coffee/tea/cocoa, boxed desserts, Jello, pudding, peanut butter and jelly, sugar and flour.

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100% of DOOR AND ART AUCTION PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED TO VALOR RANCH. ALL FOOD AND CANNED DONATIONS WILL GO DIRECTLY TO NORTHERN VIRGINIA FAMILY SERVICES TO HELP PROVIDE THANKSGIVING MEALS TO FAMILIES IN THE AREA.

Zack Baize is a Lake Ridge local and beer club member! He has played in several bands in his hometown of Louisville, KY and Northern Virginia over the years but took time off after having kids. Recently inspired by some friends to get back out and play live, Water's End seemed like an obvious place to start.

Jeremy Fox is an acoustic musician from Pittsburgh, PA, known for his passion for country and classic rock music. With a unique blend of both genres, he brings a dynamic sound that resonates with audiences. Whether performing live or in the studio, Jeremy's music captures the essence of timeless classics

Raised in Northern Virginia, Nick began a deep interest and love for music at an early age, often playing the acoustic guitar with his childhood best friend. Together, they would experiment with sounds, write songs and record their own originals. Over the past 10 years, Nick has experimented with various styles of music, most recently performing in a local band as the lead singer opening for national acts such as “Fuel” as well as playing at local venues all over the DC metro area.

The gloves came off with this beer. The Heavyweight is a MASSIVE, complex and rich Imperial Stout. With eight rounds of malts including Pale Chocolate, Malted Oats and Roasted Barley, this beer is a bruiser! With notes of baker's cocoa, silky toffee and freshly made chocolate fudge, The Heavyweight has a dense and creamy mouthfeel. The hops play their role well here, keeping the sweetness in check with a spicy and herbal bitterness. Still, the malt is the champion of this beer.

We pushed ourselves and our brewhouse to the ropes, but we love Imperial Stouts so we had to toss our hat into the ring. A champion like The Heavyweight is guaranteed to return to the ring in some form eventually…

All BC members receive a free half pour on release day OR an additional $3 off a growler fill!

Costumes welcome, overthinking encouraged, and bragging rights are on the line.
Get there early — seats vanish faster than a ghost after last call.

Prizes, laughs, and probably a few questionable guesses await.

Water’s End Brewery Halloween Party

Saturday, October 25th – All Day

Join us for a full day of spooky fun at our first-ever Halloween Party!

🎭 Costume Contest Categories:

• Best Overall Costume (individual)

• Best Group/Family Costume

🕔 Judging Window:

• Costumes will be judged from 5 PM to 8 PM.

• Winners will be announced at 9 PM — you must be present to claim your prize.

Prizes for Each Category:

• 🥇 1st Place: $75 Water’s End Gift Card

• 🥈 2nd Place: $50 Water’s End Gift Card

• 🥉 3rd Place: $25 Water’s End Gift Card

🎁 Giveaways (While Supplies Last):

• The first 100 guests on Saturday will get an exclusive 16oz orange Water’s End stadium cup to fill all weekend long.

• The first 50 guests will also receive a free Halloween-themed Water’s End logo sticker.

🎶 Live Music:

• Costumes will be judged and winners announced by Water’s End staff and musician Nick Coons.

🧠🎃 Spooky Trivia Night at Lake Ridge! 🎃🧠
Join us Wednesday, October 22 at 7 PM for a frightfully fun evening of Halloween-themed trivia at the Lake Ridge Taproom.

Costumes welcome, overthinking encouraged, and bragging rights are on the line.
Get there early — seats vanish faster than a ghost after last call.

Prizes, laughs, and probably a few questionable guesses await.

W.E. Fall Music Festival 2025
📍 Lake Ridge Taproom

You made W.E. Fest this spring such a hit… we had to bring the energy back for fall.
Introducing the W.E. Fall Music Festival — a full day of live music, cold beer, and local flair to close out the summer in style.

🎶 Live Music All Day featuring:
• Andrew Lane
• Andrew Kuhens
• Longest Day of the Year
• Eric Tubbs

🍴 Pauleen’s will be on-site all day with their delicious food truck menu.
🛍️ Craft vendors will be set up throughout the day offering handmade goods, art, and more.

Come celebrate the changing seasons with us—great tunes, local vendors, and a fresh pour in hand.

Tejas Singh, a dedicated musician, maintains a busy schedule of performances throughout the DMV, delivering captivating live shows that feature his remarkable looping abilities and standout vocal talent

Half of the duo Duck Chuck Goose, Charlie uses guitar looping and foot percussion to create multi-layered acoustic covers from the 60's through today.  Some popular, some deep cuts, but never boring.

Alex The Red Parez aka El Rojo has been bringing acoustic rock (Americana, Classic Rock, Pop Rock and Old Time Country Western) to the Washington DC Metro Area since 2006. Whether performing original music or classic material, Alex’s voice is “reminiscent of Johnny Cash, though often sung with Jello Biafra’s inflection” (Matthew Stabley, NBCWashington.com) and “sounds like Nick Cave reinterpreting the early songbook of Bill Callahan” (The Big Easy - MetroMusicScence.com)

Jumpin’ Willys is an acoustic rock band performing music across every decade from the 60’s to today.  They produce lively, foot tapping, sing along type music with combinations of guitar, bass, ukulele, harmonica, banjo and percussion wrapped with vocal harmonies

Take a sip of history on October 1st at the Lake Ridge taproom. Rain or shine. Ghost Stories of Prince William County. Prince William County has a diverse and dramatic history since its creation in 1731. In those nearly 300 years, many unusual and tragic events have happened, and many say that spirits of the unquiet dead still linger at the places they knew in life. Civil War soldiers, unknown creatures, duels, killers, victims, and more at least inhabit the memories of PWC's people. Grab a pint and enjoy the Halloween season with a night of ghost stories from throughout Prince William County's history. Sponsored by the Prince William Historic Preservation.

📍 Lake Ridge & Potomac Mills Taprooms

Join us for a full day of beer, food, and festivities as we celebrate our 5th Annual Oktoberfest at Water’s End Brewery!

🍺 Oktoberfest Beer Release – Our seasonal Märzen-style lager returns! Beer Club members get a free half pour with release.
🍽️ Pauleen’s will be on-site at Lake Ridge all day with a special German-themed menu.
💪 Masskrugstemmen (Stein Holding Contest) at 2:00 PM – show us what you’ve got!
🍻 Grab one of our custom W.E. liter tankards with special pricing—bring it back all October for refills!
🥨 Potomac Mills will feature warm pretzels with pub beer cheese while supplies last.

Break out the lederhosen, bring your crew, and let’s raise a liter to fall!