Virginia is for Beer Lovers Blog

Optimism: Brewing with a Social Conscience

Every brewery is a little different. Sometimes they have themes such as the sea, man’s best friend, or local legends. Maybe they are veteran owned, support our military, or celebrate emergency services personnel such as firefighters. Some brew classic beer...

Everyone should have a Viking Drinking Vessel

I recently received a Viking drinking vessel from Groovy Groomsmen Gifts.  I can almost feel my inner marauder when I’m drinking my favorite craft beer from this horn shaped glass. It came with a wooden stand/holder. You might think it...

Tacos and Beer at Dogtown Brewing in RVA!

Richmond VA’s newest craft brewery held a Tacos and Beer Fest last Saturday, one week ahead of their official Grand Opening. The tasting room is amazing. Bright, open, lot’s of seating, an incredible rooftop beer garden with a great view...

Ode’ To Craft Beer

The first beer I ever had was Old Milwaukee. It was mid summer and I was about 12 years old. My parents didn’t drink, but I had a friend who’s parents did. He smuggled a couple of bottles out of...

Is Big Beer Taking Over Home Brewing?

You would think that Big Beer and homebrewers have conflicting interests. After all, if people are brewing their own beer, they are not buying it from Big Beer. Right? Well, it turns out that’s not exactly the case. The largest...