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Virginia Craft Beer Tastings (June 14th – June 20th)

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Friday June 14th:
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 Drew with Breckenridge Brewing.
Once Upon a Vine South is having their tasting from 5-8pm.
Corks and Kegs continues their weekly tasting from 5:30 – 7:30pm featuring Center of the Universe Brewing Co.
Wine Warehouse will have a saison tasting featuring Stillwater Artisenal and possibly Ommengang from 4-7pm
Wine Gourmet will host Alexis with Specialty Beverage from 4-7pm.
Corks and Kegs will sample Devils Backbone Brewing form 5:30 – 7:30pm
Grapes of Taste Wine & Gourmet will have Jay Smith in house pouring various brews from 5;30 – 7:30pm.
Creek Bottom Brews in Galax is hosting their tasting 5-7pm today, Sat 1-7pm & Sun 1-6pm

Sat June 15th:
Arrowine is hosting their beer tasting from 1-4pm.
The Vino Market will have a New Belgium & Flying Dog Tasting from 2-5pm.

Tue June 18th:
Mad Fox Brewing is doing their Tuesday Tapping from 3- 9.  

Wed June 19th:
Beer Run hosts their weekly tasting today from 6-8pm featuring Yard Brewing
Mad Fox Brewing is hosting Wednesday night Cask night starting at 3pm

Thur June 20th:
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

Virginia Craft Beer Events (June 14th to June 20th)

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So we have some great news this weekend.  First let us start with Redbeard Brewing located in Staunton, they appear to be set to open next weekend.  I hope to make it out there next Sat and check their place and enjoy some brews.
However, if you are itching for some thing new, today Rusty Beaver Brewing in Ruther Glen is having their grand opening.

969059_10151540475248347_1288288284_nStrangeways Brewing released details on their next flagship beer.  It’s called Wallonian Dawn Honey Saison.  I don’t know much else about it.  I do know that it’s not yet at the brewery but can be found at a few spots around town. It will be available at the brewery tomorrow (Sat).

Mad Horse Brew Pub has hired a new head brewer Thomas Troxell.  This is all part of bigger plan to ‘rebrand” themselves which will lead a Grand-er Opening on July 20th.   I’ll have more details once they become available.

So with that let’s get into our updates:
Fri June 14th:
It’s the first Friday and Hardywood Park is hosting their Firkin Friday with music by Hannah Marie and the Bearded Ladies.
TJ at The Jefferson is host a Hardywood Summertime Suds and Grubs.  It kicks off the summer with specials on appetizers plus they will have Hardywood Cream Ale, Singel, Triple & Quad on tap.  Runs from 4-7pm.
Rusty Beaver Brewing opens it’s doors today starting at 4pm.
If you are in the Lycnburg/Sweet Briar area then head out to the 2013 Blue Ridge Summer Theater Festival.  Through out June and July they different plays and will have various Virginia wineries, cider makers and breweries available for you to enjoy.

Sat June 8th:
Live up in Northern VA/DC area?  Then head over to Gordon Biersch Navy Yard for the Inaugural Kolsch Cup Challenge & Festival.  Come out and see who are the top 3 Kolsch beers from about 20 DC/VA/MD breweries.  Starts at Noon.
For those of you out in Williamsburg, be sure to hit the New Town Summer Fest running from 1-9pm.  In case you wondering who will be there pouring from what I heard Williamsburg Alewerks, Devils Backbone, Brass Cannon & O’Connor Brewing are small list of who will be there.
Total Wine and More in Chantily & Virginia Beach will host their month beer class Hooray for IPA!. Call to reserve your spot.
If you are in the Lycnburg/Sweet Briar area then head out to the 2013 Blue Ridge Summer Theater Festival.  Through out June and July they different plays and will have various Virginia wineries, cider makers and breweries available for you to enjoy.

Sun June 16th:
Hardywood Park is going to be open today for the Keg ‘n’ Oyster Fest.  Come out for Oysters, beer and music through out the afternoon and let Dad know how much you care about him.
If you are in the Lycnburg/Sweet Briar area then head out to the 2013 Blue Ridge Summer Theater Festival.  Through out June and July they different plays and will have various Virginia wineries, cider makers and breweries available for you to enjoy.

Mon Jun 17th:
Dogfish Head Alehouse Fairfax will host a Father’s Day Beer dinner.  Now as of yesterday they had seats available.  Check the link for more details.

Tue June 18th:
Bilbo Baggins Restaurant is hosting a Meet & Great with Ash Fishbien of Sap House Meadery. Come out at to sample some Kambucha and mead starting at 5pm.
Fat Dragon Chinese Restaurant is hosting a Boulevard Brewing Beer Dinner.  Now this I believe is sold out.
Dogfish Head Alehouse Fairfax will host a Father’s Day Beer dinner.  Now as of yesterday they had seats available.  Check the link for more details.

Wed June 19th:
Mad Fox Brewing is hosting an Oak Aged Beer Dinner at 6:30pm.  Contact 703-942-6840 to hold your spot.  Follow the link for complete details.
Dogfish Head Alehouse Falls Church will host a Father’s Day Beer dinner.  Now as of yesterday they had seats available.  Check the link for more details.
Center of the Universe Brewing is hosting their weekly RVA Street Foodies Court starting at 4pm.
Hardywood Park will have GROW RVA Market each Wednesday starting at 6pm.

Thur June 20th:
Magnolia at the Mills will host a Devils Backbone Beer Dinner today starting at 7pm.  The link has complete details.
RVA Street Foodies Truck Court makes it’s stop at Hardywood Park starting at 6pm.
Center of the Universe Brewing will have their Cask Night starting at 4pm.

….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 Events (June 7th to June 13th)

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There is much in terms of Virginia beer news.  Just remember tomorrow (Sat 6/8/2013) you will have a choice of three beer festivals in Virginia.  Summer is around the corner and we’ll see some breweries open this month and in July. So stay tuned for those details.

So with that let’s get into our updates:
Fri June 7th:
It’s the first Friday of the month and that means Capital Ale House locations Ales of the Crypt.  This means  each location will pull out a special keg they’ve had tucked away.  They will start pouring kegs at 5pm.

Sat June 8th:
Today is a big festival day in Virginia.  We will start with Beer, Bourbon and BBQ Festival in Richmond.  Like the name states, this festival will have almost any every thing for every one to enjoy.  It’ll start Noon (for VIP Ticket holders) and 2pm for every one else.
If you live in Roanoke then head out Big Lick Brewtopia.  The festival will start at Noon.
Finally those of you in Winchester can head out the Hop and Blossom Festival.  It’s the first beer fest in Old Town Winchester and starts at noon. 

Sun June 9th:
For Bacon lovers, today is a good day.  The Richmond Bacon Festival starts today at 17th Street Farmer’s Market.  It starts at noon.  The event is free.

Tue June 11th:
Pizzeria Paradiso Old Town is having a Lagunitas Happy Hour starting at 5pm.  Come out for rare Lagunitas brews and free glassware.
The River and Rail is hosting a Parkway Brewing Beer Dinner starting at 6:30pm.  Reservations can be made by calling 540.400.6830.  10% of proceeds benefit the Blue Ridge Parkway Association.
Fire Works Pizza is hosting a Brooklyn Brewing Beer Dinner starting at 7pm.  Cost of the dinner is $75.

Wed June 12th:
Southern Inn in Lexington is hosting a Blue Lab Brewing Beer Dinner starting at 6:30pm.
Center of the Universe Brewing is hosting their weekly RVA Street Foodies Court starting at 4pm.
Hardywood Park will have GROW RVA Market each Wednesday starting at 6pm.

Thur June 13th:
Whole Foods Virginia Beach and Devils Backbone collaborated for a new beer that will be tapped today.  It’s called Wholistic Pale Ale.  This beer will also be tapped Whole Foods Short Pump, Arlington and Fair Lakes.
Total Wine & More McLean, Richmond (Robious Rd) & Virginia Beach have a Hooray IPA Beer Class today. This class will start 6:30pm.  This does require advance registration.
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 (June 7th – June 13th)

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Friday June 7th:
Vintage Cellar will host a weekly beer tasting including from 12-6pm.
The Caboose Wine Shop is hosting  Center of the Unvierse Brewing and Blue Bee Cidery for a tasting from 5-7:30pm.
Once Upon a Vine North will have their tasting from 5pm to 8pm featuring Brad from Loveland.
Once Upon a Vine South is having their tasting from 5-8pm featuring  Boulevard Brewing Co.
Corks and Kegs continues their weekly tasting from 5:30 – 7:30pm featuring Center of the Universe Brewing Co.
Creek Bottom Brews in Galax is hosting their tasting 5-7pm today, Sat 1-7pm & Sun 1-6pm

Sat June 8th:
Arrowine is hosting their beer tasting from 1-4pm.

Tue June 11th:
Mad Fox Brewing is doing their Tuesday Tapping from 3- 9.  

Wed June 12th:
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

Thur June 13th:
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