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Starr Hill’s IPA JamBEERee- A Great Time Had By All

If you didn’t go, you missed out! Brewers from across Virginia gathered together to present amazing beers! Some were signature offerings, others were available only at the festival, but all were outstanding! There were even hopped ciders from several Virginia...

What is Beer? Beer Basics For the Curious

By Jon Griffin Beer in its basic form is an alcoholic beverage made from barley, hops, water and yeast. In fact the Reinheitsgebot German Purity Law adopted in 1516, states “the only ingredients used for the brewing of beer must...

Heroic Aleworks in Woodbridge VA

Heroic Aleworks is a comic and pop culture inspired craft brewery in Woodbridge, VA. In their own words, “We aren’t just brewers, we’re NERDS!” Co-founder and CEO Tim Hoke is an Army veteran who began his beer education while stationed in...

Three Upcoming Releases at Hardywood Park

If you love stout, your in luck! in the next few weeks Hardywood is releasing three gingerbread stouts that are sure to make you say “Mmmmm!” Bourbon Barrel GBS 19 Nov Rum Barrel GBS 26 Nov Christmas Morning GBS 3 Dec...

Goochland Brewery Finds its Home

Goochland Brewery Finds its Home

Kindred Spirit Brewing, the latest startup in the area’s continued wave of new breweries, has found a home at 12830 West Creek Parkway just off Route 288 in Goochland County. Joe Trottier, who is launching Kindred Spirit along with two...

Hops in the Park

Come join us at Henricus Park for the 2nd annual Hops in the Park festival that will feature Virginia craft beer and Virginia hops farmers. Representatives from breweries will be on site to discuss their beer and the Virginia-grown ingredients in...