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2017 Archive

Feb 10, 2017

Three Notch’d Brewing Tollan Rye

If there’s one company in the Virginia Commonwealth that’s been, not only consistently pumping out quality beer, but also getting it on […]

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Feb 9, 2017

Marble / Odell / Stone Megawheat Double IPA

Megawheat Double IPA is the first of six collaborations to be released by Stone Brewing in 2017. The culmination of working with […]

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Feb 8, 2017

Evil Genius Pure Genius Chocolate Stout

This bottle of Evil Genius’ Pure Genius Chocolate Stout tagged along with the unearthed bottle of Lake Placid Nippletop that a co-worker […]

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Feb 8, 2017

Karl Strauss Releases Barrel-aged Two Tortugas to Celebrate 28th Anniversary

Press Release San Diego, CA — February 7th, 2017 Back in February of 1989 Karl Strauss opened their historic downtown San Diego […]

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Feb 7, 2017

Founders Brewing Frootwood

Founders Brewing Frootwood is a barrel-aged cherry ale. That sounds simple enough, but this 8% ABV brew is anything but. The brewery […]

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Feb 6, 2017

Lake Placid Nippletop

A co-worker of mine recently dug this bottle of Lake Placid Nippletop out of the back of his fridge. He received it […]

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Feb 3, 2017

Schlafly Black IPA

Much like your standard Hefeweizen, the Black IPA is a style that I haven’t really fallen in love with, though I keep […]

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Feb 2, 2017

3 Stars Brewing #ultrafresh

I’ve been drinking micro/craft beer for quite some time now and have seen many trends come and go. I honestly don’t mind […]

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Feb 2, 2017

Highland to Release New Year-Round Daycation IPA

Press Release Asheville, NC – Some of the best vacation days are unplanned – snow days, being a tourist in your own […]

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Jan 31, 2017

Deschutes Collage #2

Collage #2, a collaborative effort from Deschutes Brewing and Hair of the Dog, is a unique beer. This big (14.3% ABV) strong […]

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Jan 31, 2017

Starr Hill Pilot Brewery & Side Stage Coming to Roanoke, VA

Press Release CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – (January 31, 2017) Starr Hill Brewery is excited to announce the opening of its Pilot Brewery & […]

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Jan 30, 2017

Anchor Brewing 2016 Christmas Ale

Every Winter, I look forward to two annual releases. Sierra Nevada’s fresh hop Celebration is always a nice break from porters and […]

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