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Virginia Beer Archive

Dec 20, 2016

Starr Hill Brewery Announces 2017 Lineup & New Releases

Press Release CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – (December 19, 2017) Starr Hill Brewery is heading out on tour in 2017 with a setlist of […]

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Dec 13, 2016

Stone Brewing, Ardent Craft Ales and Hardywood Park Launch Give Me Stout or Give Me Death

Press Release RICHMOND, VA (December 13, 2016) – The fiery quest for independence from the people of the Commonwealth of Virginia rings […]

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Dec 9, 2016

Three Notch’d Minute Man IPA

I’m not a fan of this new trend of super juicy IPAs with zero bitterness. I’m not saying that I want a […]

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Dec 5, 2016

Lickinghole Creek Carrot Cake Imperial Amber Ale

Lickinghole Creek’s Carrot Cake Imperial Amber Ale isn’t a beer hiding behind an obscure name. I mean, it pretty much says what […]

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Dec 2, 2016

Heritage Brewing Barrel-Aged Bradford

Back in December of 2013, a week or so prior to Heritage Brewing’s grand opening, I had the opportunity to sample a […]

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Nov 29, 2016

Flying Dog Jalapeno White Ale

I was excited when Flying Dog’s Heat Series was announced. And now I am sad, as I finished off a bottle of […]

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Nov 21, 2016

Fairwinds Brewing Howling Gale IPA

I’ve had Fairwinds’ Howling Gale IPA on draft many times in the past year or so. It’s always been a capable brew […]

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Nov 14, 2016

Damascus Beaver Rage

I received this crowler of Damascus Beaver Rage ten days after it was canned as a “thank you” for watching the neighbors’ […]

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Nov 8, 2016

Adroit Theory Bourbon Barrel Imagination Atrophy

In my short history with Adroit Theory, I’ve probably encountered more off beers than good. Whether it’s an American Strong Ale “not […]

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Nov 7, 2016

Heritage Brewing and Veritas Coffee Team Up to Create Virginia’s First Brewpub and Roastery

Press Release Arlington, VA – November 1, 2016 – Heritage Brewing Co. is pleased to announce its partnership with Veritas Coffee to […]

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Oct 27, 2016

Hardywood Bourbon Barrel Raspberry Stout

Hardywood Park’s Raspberry Stout is a pretty good beer. It’s got plenty of jammy fruit and cocoa to make for a tasty […]

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Oct 21, 2016

Old Ox Black Ox Rye Porter

Ever since finding cans of their Golden Ox and Alpha Ox at a local grocery store, the products from Old Ox Brewery […]

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