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Weekly Virginia Craft Beer Events (March 22nd to March 28th)

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This week Hops for Heroes participating breweries were announced to brew Homefront IPA.  Homefront IPA was developed in 2011 by Fremont Brewing Company and Center of the Universe Brewing Company in order to raise money and awareness for Operation Homefront. Operation Homefront is a charity that provides emergency assistance to military heroes and their families. Aged on Louisville Slugger maple bats, this IPA does more than just quench your thirst; it improves the lives of our soldiers.   It’s expected to be released by Memorial Day, 2013.
* Learn more about Operation Homefront at operationhomefront.net.

So with that let’s get into our updates:
Fri Mar 22nd:
It’s Friday and that means Firkin Friday at Hardywood Park.  As for this writing the pin hasn’t been announced but I’m pretty sure it’s going to be delish.
Union Jack Pub over at Winchester are having a 3 brothers Brewing Beer & Food Pairing starting at 6pm.  Come out and try some 3 Brother’s Beer paired with some great food.  Cost is $30.  Follow link for details.

Sat Mar 23rd:
Heaven’s Pizza and Tap House is hosting a St. George Brewing Tap Take over all day.
Hardywood Park is releasing their popular Hoplar today starting at 1pm.  Come out and get a few bottles, enjoy music and eat some great food with some of Richmond’s great food carts.

Mon Mar 25th:
Mekong is turning 18 this year.  To celebrate they are having different celebrations through out the year.  This week they will start that celebration with a Festival of Barrels & Wood.  All week long they will have a huge selection of barrel aged beers on tap for you to enjoy. Plus live music all week long.

Tue Mar 26th:
Devils Backbone is having a Mystery Dinner Theater at Basecamp.  This family fun event will allow for every one to participate in solving the murder mystery.  Dinner starts at 6:30pm.  Seating is very limited.   Call 434.361.1001 or email Chris Trotter at manager@dbbrewingcompany.com to reserve your spot.

Wed Mar 27th:
If you are lucky enough to be in Northern Va then head over to Virtue Feed & Grain for the Think Global, Drink Local event.  Many of Virginia’s breweries are in town for the Craft Brewers Conference in D.C.  So here is your chance to try some thing you may not have had yet.  Starts at 5pm.

….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 from Nov 11 – Nov 17th

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So this weekend marks the end of Richmond Beer Week.  I’ve made it to a few events and have seen decent crowds.  Hopefully as the scene grows more and more people will make it out to these special people put into celebrating Craft Beer.

So there is a lot of news I want to get out here before this week’s events.
First I’d like to say Welcome to the Beer Community to Original Gravity Homebrew Supplies.  Yes, that’s right Richmond.  There is a new shop opening on Wed Nov 16th.   I had an opportunity to meet Tony, who owns the shop.  He’s pretty excited about serving the homebrewer community in Richmond.  They are located 6920 Lakeside Ave, Suite D.

Also this week I learned that a brewery long in the planning has come one step closer.  Jon Wright is moving forward with licensing on his Redbeard Brewing.  Folks, I have an opportunity to taste his Stout and I believe Brown Ale and both are very solid.  Can’t wait to share them with friends.   They will be located in Stauton, VA.

Another brewery I learned that is making progress is Barnhouse Brewing in Lucketts, VA.  Word is they are getting equipment and working recipes.

Finally, I want to personal say hello to Kory Mohr who has set up  VaBeerTrail.com.  Now I love what he is doing there.  If you ever want to know where a particular brewery or bottle shop is located visit his site.  However, he’s offering more than that.  You can find reviews and topic related Virginia Craft Beers.  We are both looking at ways to work together to help the Virginia Beer Community to grow.

Well let’s get into this week’s events:

Sat  Nov 12th:
Today is the second to last day of Richmond Beer Week.  You can find out the events tonight here.
If you live in the Danville area Bright Leaf Beer Fest is also happening today.  Tickets are $35 at the gate and will run from 3 – 8 pm.

Sun Nov 13th:
Final day of Richmond Beer Week.

Tue Nov 15th:
Mad Fox Brewing is having their weekly Tuesday Tapping.  This will feature Black Saison.

Wed Nov 16th:
Wildfire in Tyson’s Corner is hosting Hugh Sisson for a Heavy Seas Brewing Beer Dinner.  Tickets are still available and cost is $45 per person.

Thur Nov 17th:
Magnolia at the Mills is having an Allagash Beer Dinner starting at 7pm.  Reservations are need.  You can follow the link for menu and price.
Union Jack Pub is having a  Steal the Glass night featuring Heavy Seas Brewing.  Stop buy for a pint and keep the glass.
Blue Mountain Brewing is having their own Beer Dinner starting at 7pm.  As I understand it tickets are going fast so don’t wait.  Check out the menu and price by following the link.

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

Cheers!