Virginia Craft Beer Events (May 24th – May 30th)

The last few weeks I have been talking about Strangeways Brewing.  Every thing has been pretty quiet as to when they will open here in Richmond.  Well their time has finally come.  They will be releasing Batch 1 and Batch 2 this Sat at locations around Richmond.  Their tasting room officially opens on Wed 29th.  I’ll post more as details finally come forward. Oh and notice I don’t have beer names or styles, they are still keeping that information under wraps.

So with that let’s get into our updates:
Fri May 24th:
Whole Food Short Pump will have a Homefront IPA celebration.  Come out and learn more about Operation Homefront while picking up some bottles, eating some BBQ and listening to music. The fun starts at 4pm.
It’s Friday and that means Firkin Friday at Hardywood Park.  They will have a special firkin tapped at 4:30pm.  Music will be provided by Mills Family Band.

Homefront-IPA

Sat May 18th:
Center of the Universe Brewing is having a Homefront IPA Party starting at 3pm.  They will have music, food trucks and of course Homefront IPA on tap and bottles.  Plus you can come out and learn more about the different organizations helping our veterans and their families. 

It’s Sat and time for another festival.  This time it is the Valley Fest at Massanutten Resort.  The festival starts at 11 and runs until 7pm.  Click the link for more details.
Strangeways Brewing is releasing their first two beers tot he Richmond market today.  Follow the link to find out where and what time they will start pouring.  Who knows you might even get to meet the crew from Strangeways Brewing.

Tue May 28th:
The Boathouse and Rocketts Landing is having a Striped Bass Pale Ale Charity Party.  Join us as we celebrate the bounty of the Chesapeake Bay with Devils Backbone Striped Bass Pale Ale. Founders Steve & Heidi Crandall will be on hand as we present a check donation to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation.

Wed May 29th:
Hardywood Park is hosting their weekly GROW RVA Farmers Market from 4-9pm.  Come out  and visit the many vendors and food trucks.
Capital Ale House Fredericksburg is having a week long event.  Come out each night and order a Duvel beer.  When you do, get a special glass that you can keep.  Each night the glass is different.  I’ve been them and boy are they beautiful.
RVA Street Foodies Truck Court will be at Center of the Universe Brewing starting at 5pm.

Thur May 30th:
Berret’s Taphouse Grill will have a Devils Backbone Steal the Pint night starting at 6pm.
RVA Street Foodies Truck Court makes it’s stop at Hardywood Park starting at 6pm.

….And this ends this week’s event updates. Be sure to follow me on Twitter for the latest and greatest event updates.

Virginia Craft Beer Tastings (May 24th – May 30th)

Friday May 24th:
Vintage Cellar will host a weekly beer tasting including from 12-6pm.
Once Upon a Vine North will have their tasting from 5pm to 8pm featuring Julie from New Belgium Brewery.
Once Upon a Vine South is having their tasting from 5-8pm featuring Melanie from Stone.
Wine Gourmet will have their beer tasting from 5-7:30pm featuring
Corks and Kegs continues their weekly tasting from 5:30 – 7:30pm
Grapes of Taste Wine & Gourmet will have their weekly tasting from 5:30-7:30pm featuring Taylor with Specialty Beverage
Creek Bottom Brews in Galax is hosting their tasting 5-7pm today, Sat 1-7pm & Sun 1-6pm

Sat May 25th:
Arrowine is hosting their beer tasting from 1-4pm.

Tue May 28th:
Mad Fox Brewing is doing their Tuesday Tapping from 3- 9.  This week will feature English Summer Ale.

Wed May 29th:
Beer Run hosts their weekly tasting today from 6-8pm featuring Wild Wolf Brewing.
Mad Fox Brewing is hosting Wednesday night Cask night starting at 3pm featuring Defender APA.

Thur May 30th:
The Virginia Wine Experience will have their weekly tasting starting at 5;30. Follow them on Facebook and vote for what they will sample.
The Wine Seller is also having their weekly beer tasting from 4-7pm.
Red, White & Bleu Gourmet will have their beer tasting from 6:30 – 8pm.

Remember to follow me on Twitter for the latest updates. If you have any beer tastings in Virgina send me a note, I’ll be happy to get it in the events