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Virginia Craft Beer Events for June 15th – June 21st

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This week has been full of great news.  It started of with the announcement of the Shenandoah Valley Brewing Co opening for business, today, in Staughton.   Now as I understand it, this is a homebrew shop as well as a Nano-Brewery.  In any case, congrats to them.
Capital Ale House started their ”Daily 180″ this week as well.  Stop by from 4-7pm  each day to enjoy 1/2 price draft beers, 1/2 price wines by the glass and 1/2 price cocktails. The “Daily 180″ will be running through Labor Day.
Finally, yesterday it was announced that a new brewery in Staughton will be opening in the next several months.  Redbeard Brewing secured a location and will have a soft opening some time in July/Aug with a hard opening later this year.  Check out the link for details.

One last detail:  Next weekend is the Northern Virginia Brewfest.  Be sure to get your tickets now!

So with that let’s get into our updates:
Sat June 16th:
The folks at Blue & Gray Brewing have teamed with a distillery (Bowmans) and a few wineries have put together a Grapes & Grain Trail and it kicks off this Sat.  Come on out and enjoy a chance to sample wine, bourbon and beer as well as listen to music and enjoy some food.
If you’re in the Dugspur/Roanoke area head over to both Foggy Ridge Cider and Blacksnake Meadery for their Music, Mead and Cider event.  It starts at 11 and ends at 5.  Enjoy a sample from both the cidery and meadery plus some great music.

Mon June 18th:
Come out to the Father’s Day Beer Dinner at Dogfish Head Alehouse.  The dinner starts at 7pm and is $65 per person.  Reservations are required.

Tue June 19th:
The Father’s Day Beer Dinner continues at both Dogfish Head Alehouse in Fairfax and Falls Church.   Again the dinners start at 7pm and are $65 per person.  Reservations are required.
Those of you in Richmond and have been eagerly waiting on the Blue Mountain Barrel House beers, well Mekong is hosting a release party starting at 5pm.  Come by to enjoy the first four to be released.

Thur June 21st:
It’s the first day of Summer, that must mean it is time for the Summer Sol-Stache party at Mekong.  Yep, it’s back and lots of beer will be flowing.  Remember to come sporting your best mustache to win prizes.  The fun starts 2pm.

If you are looking for some thing a little tamer then how about another episode of Beer Theater featuring Laughing Dog Brewing?  This will take place at Capital Ale House Music Hall.  There is a $10 cover charge.  Starts 5:30pm.
Magnolia at the Mills is hosting a Beer & BBQ  beer dinner.  Cost is  $75 per person and reservations are required.  Better hurry space is going quickly.

….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 Tasting Events from Dec 9th – 15th

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It’s nearly Christmas and that means events will be here and there.  However, those that will happen are sure to dazzle you.  So let’s jump into this week’s events:

Fri Dec 9th:
Capital Ale House Innsbrook will host a Laughing Dog Tap Takeover.  Come by after work and check out the selection of some great beers from Laughing Dog Brewing.

Sat Dec 10th:
Foggy Ridge Cider and Blacksnake Meadery are hosting their last Open House of the season.  Stop by either location for some great holiday music, cider and mead.
If you are interested in sampling Foggy Ridge Cider but live in say Crozet, then head to Greenwood Gourmet between 1 – 4 for free samples.
For those of you in Richmond, head over to Hardywood Park Brewing for their Illumination celebration.  The event starts at 4pm and will feature some great variations of their Gingerbread Stout as well as some Richmond’s finest food vendors.

Sun Dec 11th:
Foggy Ridge Cider will continue their Open House from 12 – 5pm.

and finally remember next Sat Dec 17th Green Leafe Cafe Downtown is having their annual Christmas Beer Tasting 2011.  As I understand it seats are filling up fast.  So check out the link for details.

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

Cheers!

Virginia Craft Beer Events for Sept 9th – 17th

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Good Morning!!!
It’s the end of another week here and we are that much closer to the big fall festivals. We still have a lot of to get through but the events are starting to pile up. So I would recommend you check back often.  You never know what could pop up….Like Steve McKenna showing up at Mekong on Wed night.  Don’t know who he is?  Well you should really watch Drinking Made Easy on HD Net.

Here is some more great news, Hardywood Park Brewing brewed their first batch on Wednesday. On hand to help kick off the fun were folks from Legend Brewing Co, Brown Dist., Richmond Times and Mr Belgian Beer himself An with Mekong. Their first brew was a Belgian abbey-style blonde ale. They also plan to brew their first reserve, a pumpkin ale. Congrats to Patrick and Eric on this huge milestone. Also don’t forget their Official Launch Party in Oct.

And with that…

Here are this week’s events:
Fri Sept 9th:
Mekong is still celebrating Belgian Beer Week. Stop by each night for some great Belgian Beer.
It’s Black IPA Night at Capital Ale House Innsbrook.  Starting at 5pm, they will have several different Black IPA on tap to be enjoyed.  Cost is by the glass.
Tomorrow is Top of the Hops in Charlottesville,  so Mellow Mushroom is hosting a Meet the Virginia Brewer Night.  This is your chance to meet some of Virginia Brewers and enjoy their beers.  The fun starts at 5pm
It’s near the end of summer so TJ Restaurant is kicking it out with a Late Summer Beer Dinner.  Better hurry though reservations are needed and seats are almost gone.  Contact Jonathon at 804-649-4609.
Sat Sept 10th:
Charlottesville is hosting Top of the Hops Festival.  Come by for beer, food and music.  Starts at noon.  Tickets on sale now.
Both Foggy Ridge Cider and Blacksnake Meadery are hosting Fall Treats. Come by both locations for mead and cider as well as some other treats. Cost is $5.

Sun Sept 11th:
Albemarle Ciderworks is hosting their Second Sunday Ciders.  Come by, bring a chair or blanket to enjoy some cider and food.   Visit their site for latest information with regards to weather.

Tue Sept 13th:
Red, White and Bleu Gourmet will host a Evolution of Hops class at 7:30.  The seating is very limited and is  $20 per person.

Wed Sept 14th:
Tuscarora Mills will have a Beer Tour of Belgium dinner starting at 7pm.  Make your reservation now.  Cost is $95.

Thur Sept 15th:
Bilbo Baggins kicks off their month Octoberfest celebration.  They will have a special menu prepared. Come in for the next month to enjoy what they have to offer.
Magnolias at the Mills will have a Evolution Brewing Beer Dinner.  It starts at  7pm.  Cost is $80 per person.

Fri – Sun (Sept 16 – 18th):
It’s the 7th Annual St. Benedict Oktoberfest.   Admission is free and anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.  However, come by for German beer, food and even German music.

And that ends our updates for this week. Please remember to follow me on Twitter for the latest updates. If you have any event happenings in Virgina related to Craft Beer send me a note, I’ll be happy to get it in the events.

Cheers!

Virginia Craft Beer Events for Aug 5th – 13th

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Tomorrow, Virginia’s newest brewery will be open again for tasting and selling growlers.  Corcoran Brewing just opened last week and as I understand it they made a big impact on many visitors.  So be sure to visit Sat from Noon to 5pm.

Here are this week’s events:
Fri  Aug 5th:
Galaxy5 is hosting AugustFest: A Taste of Virginia Microbrews. Here is your chance to try many different Virginia Craft Beers that may not normally be available in the area. The event starts at 7pm. Tasting tickets are $1.
Bilbo Baggins is hosting an Italian Beer Dinner. 2 Course Tapas will be served along with a great selection of Italian Craft Beer.  Reservations are required.  No Cancellations.  Give them a call 703-683-0300.

Sat Aug 6th:
Foggy Ridge Cider & Blacksnake Meadery are doing their  monthly summer Mead, Music & Cider.  Come to either location to enjoy some samples and listen to some great music.  Be adventurous and hit both spots.  Starts at 11am.

Thur Aug 11th:
It’s week two of Mekong’s 16th Anniversary.  Today they will have Allagash Tap Take Over.  Come in starting at 5 and see what An has on tap.

Sat Aug 13th:
Roanoke is hosting their annual Microfestivus. This is a 21 and Over event.  Tickets are on sale now online.  Over 100 beers. Starts at Noon.

And that ends our updates for this week. Please remember to follow me on Twitter for the latest updates. If you have any event happenings in Virgina related to Craft Beer send me a note, I’ll be happy to get it in the events.
Cheers!