by Jeff Maisey | Apr 19, 2023 | Beer, Brew News, News
By Jeff Maisey Since its inception, Bedford-based Beale’s Beer has kept its beer names simple and straight-to-the-point with brands such as Gold, Silver, and Peach Tea Blonde Ale. With Session and Hazy, two new brews being distributed as flagships, the brewery is...
by Jeff Maisey | Apr 19, 2023 | Brew News, News
(Lickinghole Creek’s Three Chopt Tripel remains a go-to choice for Belgian-style beers made in VA. Photo courtesy of the brewery.) By Chris Cook The origins of beer have long been sought out and debated. Some beerstorians pinpoint ancient Mesopotamia as the original...
by Jeff Maisey | Aug 12, 2021 | Brewery Profiles, Food and Beer Pairing, Food and Brew
(Hunter Smith and Craig Hartman share a light moment at Ice House. Photo by Do Me a Flavor and Robinson Imagery.) By Jennifer Waldera Over a decade ago Chef Craig Hartman opened the doors to BBQ Exchange in the small town of Gordonsville in Orange County. The rustic...
by Jeff Maisey | Jun 23, 2021 | Beer, Brew News, News
On July 26-27, the Virginia Craft Brewers Guild will hold its Virginia Craft Beer Conference as a virtual event from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM The keynote speaker on Day 1 this year is Dr. J Nikol Jackson-Beckham (pictured) from the Brewers Association. She will present...
by Jeff Maisey | Feb 27, 2021 | Brew News, News
By Bridgette Turner Pretty much everyone thinks that being a professional brewer is the coolest job ever. It’s a dream job. Everyone I meet is excited when I tell them that I make beer for a living. It’s soOoOoo awesome. Strangers automatically think I’m super...
