10 Years Ago, Beer Began to Flow Everywhere

10 Years Ago, Beer Began to Flow Everywhere

(Then Governor Bob McDonnell was a champion of craft beer in Virginia. Pictured here at Legend Brewing Co in 2013) By Jeff Maisey “SB604 was a game changer,” said Maureen Kelley, Nelson County’s Director of Economic Development and Tourism. Not so long ago, breweries...
Lager & Pilsner: The Comeback Kings?

Lager & Pilsner: The Comeback Kings?

By Jeff Maisey When Green Flash Brewing Company brewmaster Erik Jensen was in Virginia Beach for the November grand opening of the San Diego craft brewery’s East Coast production facility, he made a statement that drew gasps and utterances of surprise. Jensen was...
O’Connor Wins Golden Tap Award in Norfolk

O’Connor Wins Golden Tap Award in Norfolk

By Jeff Maisey   Southern Bank presented VEER Magazine’s 2015 Golden Tap Awards in early December with Norfolk’s O’Connor Brewing Company scoring the most overall points to earn the Golden Tap for Brewery of the Year.   The awards program is for the breweries...