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Stafford brewery Barley Naked named Virignia’s best

Left to right: Brady Fox, Bri, Missy, and Barry Boyd, brewery mascot Hops, at Barley Naked Brewing in Stafford County. [Photo: Uriah Kiser]
According to a News Nation poll, Barley Naked, a small neighborhood brewery in North Stafford, is the most popular in Virginia.

The national broadcaster analyzed all craft brewery Yelp reviews across the U.S. and listed the top brewery in each state. The list considered the beer of each establishment and the ambiance and service of each brewery.

The four-year-old brewery has a legion of fans online and an even more dedicated crew of regulars who line up at the brewery at 15 Tech Parkway, just off Route 610 in North Stafford. According to founder Barry Boyd and members of his family who sat down for an interview with Potomac Local News, the establishment's success is built on service.

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