Maltese
Brewing Company 2
Meet Our Owners
Maltese Brewing Company was founded and started by Bobby Cook and Joseph Smith. These two firefighters have a passion for craft beer. When the two heroes were not saving homeless babies from their burning mansions, they loved getting together to create delicious home brews.
After many more brewing sessions, they decided to sell their beer! Eight years ago they opened their first nano-brewery in Fredericksburg and less than a year ago, they opened a second nano-brewery in Tappahannock. Current owners are Brian Bailey, Everett Hinson, Booby Cook, and Bruce Bolieau.
Why Maltese?
We are owned by Firefighters and embody the aspirations as seen on the 8 points of the Maltese Cross. We have pride in our jobs and love what we do. These values and characteristics are not just limited to firefighting but carry over to everything we do, including brewing beer! We hope this shows when you drink our beer.
Meet Our Brewer
Stephen Matters hales from King George and is one talented Brewer! When he's not brewing beer, he is drinking it for quality control purposes... of course!
Untappd Community Award Winner for 2025
Our Vanilla Brown was voted the #1 Brown Ale in Virginia!
Enjoy Our Vanilla Brown!
Our Bank Down Vanilla Brown is an English Ale with loads of whole vanilla beans and roasted malts. The nose on this brown is as beautiful as the Mona Lisa with the taste equally as gorgeous. The menage a trois of chocolate, victory, and caramel malts combine to create a lovechild that will trap you for eternity.
Untappd Community Award Winner for 2025
Our Vanilla Brown earned 3rd place in the United States with Untappd vote!