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Apr 17, 2018

Alewerks Springhouse Brett

Virginia’s Alewerks Brewing has always crafted excellent IPAs and porters, but over the past couple of years, the company has been exploring […]

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Feb 14, 2018

Alewerks Weekend Lager

For as much of a fan as I am of big, dank IPAs or rich and robust stouts, I’m also love a […]

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Feb 9, 2018

Alewerks Chesapeake Pale Ale

When my wife brought home this bottle of Alewerks Chesapeake Pale Ale, I could have sworn that I had already had it […]

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Feb 8, 2018

Alewerks Superb IPA

This bottle of Alewerks Superb IPA is the second of a handful that the boss lady brought home with her after a […]

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Feb 7, 2018

Alewerks Brewing Unrequited

Earlier this year, the wife visited some friends down in the Norfolk area. On her trip she stopped by the Alewerks Brewing […]

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Nov 17, 2017

Alewerks Bourbon Barrel Porter

I’ve imbibed in Bourbon Barrel Porter, a 9% ABV (40 IBU) treat of a beer from Virginia’s Alewerks Brewing, a few times […]

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Nov 1, 2017

Alewerks Lover’s Greed

I’ve enjoyed many brews from Virginia’s Alewerks Brewing. Most have been solid efforts while a few others have left not so impressed. […]

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Aug 17, 2017

Alewerks Soggy Dollar

So, I just raved about Virginia’s Alewerks being one of the unsung heroes of the state’s craft beer scene. Soggy Dollar, however, […]

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Aug 11, 2017

Alewerks Black Forest

Dessert beers are nothing new. Brewer’ efforts to re-create the flavors of their favorite, after-dinner treat in the form of a big […]

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Feb 5, 2016

AleWerks Brewing Marley’s Lament

I understand that there are certain spices that are seasonally appropriate for the cold weather months. I get it — I do. […]

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Mar 26, 2015

Alewerks Jubilee VIII

Williamsburg, VA’s Alewerks Brewing has been producing some truly outstanding beers the past couple of years. Their Bitter Valentine and Grand Illumination […]

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Nov 5, 2013

Alewerks Brewing Rapadou Porter

So when I picked this bottle of Rapadou Porter up a couple of months ago I was struck by two immediate questions. […]

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