US-based craft brewery New Realm Brewing is planning to open its new brewery and taproom in Virginia Beach.

It will be the second brewery and taproom for New Realm in this region.

For its new brewery, New Realm has partnered with the Miller Group to lease a 58,000ft² space, which was formerly used by Green Flash Brewing. Recently, the company purchased the brewing equipment located at the Virginia Beach facility.

New Realm Brewing co-founder and CEO Carey Falcone said: “As we looked at ways to serve our growing base of New Realm fans, it was important to us that we remain a local brewer in the Southeast, expand capacity, increase innovation and stay true to our core values.

“When the opportunity came up to partner with The Miller Group to lease the Virginia Beach facility, purchase newer, high-quality brewing equipment at a great value and create jobs in Virginia Beach, we knew we needed to seize it.

“It was important to us that we remain a local brewer in the Southeast, expand capacity, increase innovation and stay true to our core values.”

“New Realm is proud to become part of the Virginia Beach community as we continue to serve our fans in Atlanta. We could not ask for better local partners than Jerry Miller and The Miller Group. We look forward to benefiting from their experience, support and advocacy as we serve the Virginia Beach community for many years to come.”

New Realm’s Virginia Beach brewery will have the capacity to brew 40,000 barrels on an annual basis and will also feature a tasting room that offers a wide variety of beers on tap.

The Miller Group founder and CEO Jerry Miller said: “We are thrilled to welcome New Realm to Virginia Beach.

“With the backing of a strong management team, world-class facility and premier location, New Realm’s brewery and taproom will support job creation and draw visitors to Virginia Beach year-round.”