Category: Beer

  • 20 CVille Cold Weather Brews

    1. Anastasia’s Chocolate Fantasy, South Street Brewery

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    106 W South St, Charlottesville, Virginia
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    This heavy Russian imperial stout packs a malty flavor with strong chocolate notes. (more…)

  • 20 Awesome Mid-Atlantic Breweries To Check Out

    1. BadWolf Brewing Company; Manassas, VA

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    9776 Center St., Manassas, VA 20110
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    The first brewery in Manassas. They make their beer in small handcrafted batches. Stop on by because you can’t find their beer anywhere else! (more…)

  • Top 20 Beer Cities In Virginia

    1. Charlottesville

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    Photo: Champion Brewing Company
    Charlottesville is home to Champion Brewing Company, South Street Brewery, C’villian Brewing, Three Notch’d Brewing Company and several tap houses and restaurants with amazing beer lists like Michael’s Bistro and Beer Run. On the outskirts of Charlottesville, you can find Blue Mountain Brewery, Wild Wolf Brewing Company, James River Brewing, Devils Backbone Brewing Company and a bunch of cideries. (more…)

  • 20 Virginia & Maryland Beers To Try

    1. K-9 Winter Ale, Flying Dog Brewery

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    4607 Wedgewood Blvd, Frederick, MD 21703
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    They call it winter warmer for a reason. K-9 Cruiser is the perfect beer to cozy up with by the fire, with or without an attractive companion. (more…)

  • 10 Great Virginia Beers To Taste This Weekend

    1. Black Forest Ale, St George Brewing Co

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    204 Challenger Way, Hampton, Virginia 23666
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    Black Forest Ale is a classic English Mild ale with a dark, forbidden twist. The initial perception of the beer, at least visually, will be in complete contrast to the actual beer flavor. Impenetrably black with a thick mocha head. With flavors reminiscent of biscuit and caramel with a well-balanced gentle hop character. (more…)

  • 12 Virginia Beers To Taste This Week

    1. Mad Hopper, Chaos Mountain Brewing

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    Callaway, Virginia
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    This IPA is brewed with 6 varieties of hops. After fermentation it is dry hopped giving it that wonderful citrus aroma. The full flavor offers just the right amount of bitterness and great citrus hop nose that makes you come back for more. (more…)

  • 10 Spots For A Beer And A Scream This Halloween

    1. There Will Be Blood-The Masque of The Red Death Beer Release, Triple Crossing Brewing Company

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    113 S Foushee St, Richmond, Virginia 23220
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    Have a scream at Triple Crossing Brewing Company on Halloween as they release their newest hop forward elixir, The Masque of The Red Death Double Red Ale!

    Lili and The Dirty Moccasins will perform in the tasting room with a particularly terrifying set of their brand of folk from 7:30pm-9:30pm.

    Costumes are encouraged, and will be judged.

    There will be blood… (more…)

  • 10 Virginia Beers To Check Out

    1. “Roggenberry” German Rye, Three Notch’d Brewing Company

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    Charlottesville, Virginia
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    This beer was one of the first batches brewed in the Harrisonburg location, designed by brewer Mary Morgan, they loved it so much they wanted to bring it to Cville. This German ale has a mild spiciness from the rye (roggen), infused with an herbal tea consisting of strawberry leaves, local woodruff from Pebble Hall Wild Flowers in Weyer’s Cave, Virginia, chamomile and honey. The herbs/spice profile is supported by a pleasantly sweet, malty/fruity base, coming primarily from the hearty amount of Munich malt. (more…)

  • 10 Fantastic Mid Atlantic Brew Pubs To Check Out

    1. Sweetwater Tavern

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    Locations In Merrifield, Sterling & Centreville
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    Three microbreweries serving hand crafted brews, western inspired fun and favorites like the Drunken Ribeye. (more…)

  • 10 Mid Atlantic Breweries To Check Out

    1. C’Ville-ian Brewing Co.

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    705 W Main St, Charlottesville, Virginia 22903
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    CVille’s newest brewing company, right in the heart of Charlottesville! Featuring a rotating menu of beers made from local, fresh, and organic ingredients. (more…)