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“If we won the lottery, I’m going to open up a brewery,” Blake Edmunds would often tell his wife, Kristin, after one of his longer days in the office. Blake thought about that phrase often and wondered does it take winning the lottery to open a brewery? 

In January of 2020, Blake decided to find out how to turn his homebrew hobby into a career and began reading up on what it would take to pursue his dream. Next thing you know, Blake is in Montrose, Colorado during the summer of 2021 learning from a mentor and industry legend, Tom Hennessey, and his crew on how to successfully open his own 7-barrel brewpub serving craft pizzas and salads. Soon after that, Blake hung up his fifteen-year career in collegiate athletics and minor league baseball, packed up the family in Columbia, SC and moved back to his hometown of Chesapeake, VA to pursue opening Chesapeake’s next brewery.

Studly Brewing got its name from the self-given name that Blake’s childhood friends gave each other, The Studly Club – a rag tag group of guys that attended Hickory High School and played Little League together. All of which are still very close friends till this day and many of whom still live in Chesapeake. Studly Brewing pays homage to those friendships and the bond sports gave them growing up. Along with Blake’s experience working in sports, Studly Brewing will be a tasteful nod to America’s pastime, baseball, and will have many similarities of a minor league team: a family-friendly, light-hearted fun time.

We're so thankful to the countless customers that have visited us for almost two years. We consider you all part of our Studly family. Happy Thanksgiving, Studs! 

We look forward to seeing everyone for our extended Black Friday Hours tomorrow from 12-10pm! 

#Thanksgiving #thanksgiving2024 #thankfulgratefulblessed #ChesapeakeVA #customerappreciation #blackfriday #BlackFriday2024
HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVE! 

Take a break from cooking and take your fam and friends out for a delish pizza, a pint and a cocktail! We have something for everyone!!!

And it’s TRIVIA NIGHT starting at 6:30pm!!!

#thanksgiving #thanksgivingeve #pizza #craftbeer #cocktails #chesapeakeva
🚨BLACK FRIDAY EXTENDED HOURS!🚨

OPEN 12-10PM

Select apparel 50-75% off!!!
We’re excited to keep the great times rolling Monday with another fun night of Music Bingo with your host, Crystal! 

Bingo fun from 6-8pm every Monday! 

#bingo #musicbingo #mondaymood #familyfriendlybrewery #brewery #chesapeakeva #localfun #cocktails #pizza
We’re EXTENDING HOURS Black Friday so your family and friends have time to come enjoy the Coolest Taproom in America! 

OPEN 12-10PM BLACK FRIDAY

Black Friday shoppers, enjoy 50-75% off select apparel  Friday only! 

#blackfriday #blackfridaysale #blackfridaysale #blackfridayhours #chesapeakeva
Yes, we have Orange Crushes! 

Now batting… The Dinger!
@watermanspirits Perfect Crush Vodka
Fresh Squeezed Orange
Topped with Sprite

Crush this outta the park this weekend with us!!!

#orangecrush #vodkadrinks #newcocktails #signaturedrinks #virginiabeach #vabeach #hamptonroads #virginiaisforlovers #virginia #va #shop757 #shoplocal757 #chesapeakevirginia #loveva #chesapeakeva #hrva #hamptonroadsva  #757collective #757localbiz #757local #vabeach
Our stellar new bartender, @imsavannaaah, is crafting up a delish new Studly Signature Cocktail, The Skipper!

Lemon, simple syrup and fresh mint mixed with Lunazul Blanco tequila and topped with club soda. SO GOOD! 

Come try this and the rest of our new cocktail lineup now available!

#tequila #tequilacocktails #lunazultequila #chesapeakeva #newcocktail #supportlocal
THE WAIT IS OVER! 
Studly Cocktails debut TONIGHT! 

Join us for Trivia starting at 6:30 to try the new flavors! 

#newcocktails #cocktails #chesapeakeva #chesapeakemoms #espressomartini #oldfashioned #moscowmule #martini #picklemartini
Absolute 🔥🔥🔥 is about to hit Studly! Get ready for more excitement Wednesday! 

ONE DAY AWAY…

#cocktails #cocktailmenu #signaturedrinks #rumdrinks #tequila #whisky #bourbonlife #vodkadrinks #orangecrush #gin #chesapeakeva #espressomartini
Introducing another Studly Signature Cocktail!
Now batting…The Bronx Bomber

The owner’s favorite drink, a classic Manhattan, named after his favorite team in pinstripes.

🥃Makers Mark, Sweet Vermouth, Angostura Bitters and a Bordeaux Cherry.

Studly Cocktails and full bar debut THIS WEDNESDAY!

In the meantime, let’s get down with some MUSIC BINGO tonight from 6-8pm! 

#manhattancocktail #bourboncocktails #makersmark #signaturecocktails #chesapeakeva #musicbingo #musicbingonight #mondayvibes #localfun
Introducing another Studly Signature Cocktail debuting Nov. 20! 
Now batting… The Old Jack
Made with Virginia-made Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye infused with Cracker Jacks. A classic drink with a ballpark twist. 

#cocktailsofinstagram #craftcocktails #crackerjack #oldfashioned #localdrinks #ryewhiskey #virginiamade #virginiacocktail #chesapeakeva
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