{"id":230703,"date":"2026-03-19T11:42:43","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T15:42:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/?p=230703"},"modified":"2026-03-19T11:42:43","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T15:42:43","slug":"hawkley-brewing-herndon-va","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/hawkley-brewing-herndon-va\/","title":{"rendered":"First Look: Hawkley Brewing, Herndon\u2019s Newest Craft Beer Destination"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"custom_featured_image\" style=\"display:none;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/03\/hawkley-brewing-herndon-open-800x533.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"hawkley brewing open herndon\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/03\/hawkley-brewing-herndon-open-800x533.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/03\/hawkley-brewing-herndon-open-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/03\/hawkley-brewing-herndon-open-585x390.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/03\/hawkley-brewing-herndon-open-263x175.png 263w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/03\/hawkley-brewing-herndon-open.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><div id=\"custom_category\" style=\"display:none;\">brew news <\/div><p>The owners of Herndon\u2019s newest brewery, <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/herndon-reston-beer-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hawkley Brewing<\/a>, are betting on a bit of local luck. The space at 257 Sunset Park Drive is where Aslin Brewery got its start before expanding to two Northern Virginia locations. Monte Hawkins, one of the three co-owners of Hawkley Brewing and Mike Kulha, the head brewer, chatted with The Fairfax Girl about what to expect from the new business. <strong>Read on for more about Hawkley Brewing in Herndon.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-230709\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/03\/hawkley-brewing-herndon-open.png\" alt=\"hawkley brewing open herndon\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/03\/hawkley-brewing-herndon-open.png 1000w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/03\/hawkley-brewing-herndon-open-800x533.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/03\/hawkley-brewing-herndon-open-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/03\/hawkley-brewing-herndon-open-585x390.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/03\/hawkley-brewing-herndon-open-263x175.png 263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Backstory<\/h3>\n<p>Like many in Northern Virginia, Monte Hawkins found himself at a career crossroads after changes in the federal workforce. A lifelong federal employee, his position was eliminated in 2025. \u201cOwning a bar or a brewery was always in my plans, just a few years out,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-230711\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/03\/hawkley-brewing-2.png\" alt=\"monte hawkins of hawkley brewing\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/03\/hawkley-brewing-2.png 1080w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/03\/hawkley-brewing-2-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/03\/hawkley-brewing-2-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/03\/hawkley-brewing-2-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/03\/hawkley-brewing-2-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/03\/hawkley-brewing-2-585x585.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Around the same time, he and his two friends and co-owners were casually looking for a space. They found the location on Sunset Park Drive and it was a match. \u201cJuicy Brewery was here, and they were shutting down, so the timing was great,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>See more: <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/toy-library-falls-church-va\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Toy Nest in Falls Church is a Never-Ending Playroom for Kids and a Solution for Parents<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>The space came with some beer brewing equipment and a charmed past: it was the starting point for local favorite Aslin Brewery, which was followed by the popular-but-now-closed Juicy Brewing. The low-key space in a light industrial park makes sense for a brewery operation, as there\u2019s enough room for the day-to-day brewing operations plus flexible options for hosting guests and special events. \u201cWe\u2019re really excited,\u201d Monte said. \u201cWe want this to be the new local, go-to place.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>What to Expect<\/h3>\n<p>Head Brewer Mike Kulha has been a professional brewer for 12 years. \u201cThe philosophy is to present beer that is respectful of the product, with an emphasis on service and presentation,\u201d he said. \u201cThe experience won\u2019t be exclusive, because we want people to feel welcome, but it will be more like a wine tasting. It will be a chance for people to learn about beers while enjoying them.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-230712\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/03\/hawkley-brewing-herndon-3.png\" alt=\"hawkley brewing - the bar \" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/03\/hawkley-brewing-herndon-3.png 1080w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/03\/hawkley-brewing-herndon-3-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/03\/hawkley-brewing-herndon-3-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/03\/hawkley-brewing-herndon-3-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/03\/hawkley-brewing-herndon-3-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/03\/hawkley-brewing-herndon-3-585x585.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Mike said that he brought his own recipes to Hawkley, and is excited to make a variety of beers. \u201cI don\u2019t want to be known as a place with just one type of beer,\u201d he said. Initially, the beer will only be available for on-site consumption, but the team has future plans for larger-scale distribution.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Read more:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/new-businesses-northern-virginia-spring-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">40+ New Businesses Coming to Northern Virginia in Spring 2026<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Monte\u2019s approach to creating the laid-back vibes of his vision is reflected in the brewery\u2019s food offerings. \u201cWe have a small kitchenette and will have snacks and light bites, but guests can bring in food from wherever they want,\u201d he said. There are several eateries in the office park plus many choices in nearby Herndon and Reston. \u201cWe plan to have food trucks here on the weekends,\u201d he said. This should be good news to the parents of children who attend the nearby gymnastics, dance, and martial arts studios in the office park. In addition to the food trucks, Monte says he wants to eventually add trivia nights and live music.<\/p>\n<p>The brewery will host its grand opening on Friday, March 20th, debuting 10 beers plus flights.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Hawkley Brewing is located at 257 Sunset Park Drive in Herndon. It is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 4PM &#8211; 9PM; Friday and Saturday from 12PM &#8211; 10PM; and Sunday from 12PM &#8211; 7PM. It is closed on Mondays.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Follow @thefairfaxgirl on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thefairfaxgirl\/\"><span class=\"s2\">Instagram <\/span><\/a>+&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@thefairfaxgirl\"><span class=\"s2\">TikTok<\/span><\/a> for the latest Northern Virginia updates, and check out our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/events\/\"><span class=\"s2\">events calendar<\/span><\/a>, which has over 100+ events weekly to peruse.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"categories\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/thefairfaxgirl.com\/food-drink\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">food+drink<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>brew news The owners of Herndon\u2019s newest brewery, Hawkley Brewing, are betting on a bit of local luck. The space at 257&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":362,"featured_media":230709,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[9479,9709,764,9740,9593,9728],"tags":[9922,9786,9744,9822,9747,9743],"class_list":["post-230703","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-events-news","category-fairfax-county","category-food-drink","category-herndon","category-local-girl-rss-feed","category-virginia","tag-bar","tag-brewery","tag-fairfax-county","tag-food-and-drinks","tag-herndon","tag-northern-virginia"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.6 (Yoast SEO v27.6) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>First Look: Hawkley Brewing, Herndon\u2019s Newest Craft Beer Destination - 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