BEER
NEWS
A Look at Maker’s Craft Brewery
(Owner Rick Mariani and head brewer Michele Lowney. Photo by Diane Catanzaro) By Diane Catanzaro and Chris Jones Congratulations to the team at Maker’s Craft Brewery on earning Brewery of the Year in a very competitive field of excellent 757 breweries. Maker’s opened...
Maker’s Craft Brewery Wins Golden Tap Award
(Breweries in the Coastal Virginia region gathered at Big Ugly Brewing for Veer Magazine's 10th Annual Golden Tap Awards) By Jeff Maisey Maker’s Craft Brewery took home the 2025 Golden Tap Award by accumulating the most points in the annual Coastal Virginia...
RETAIL: Tiny Bon Vivant Market Big on VA Brews
(Andrew Smith is the knowledgeable manager at Bon Vivant.) By Jeff Maisey The historic, small town of Smithfield is internationally known for its highly-prized hams, charming Main Street shopping, gourmet bakery, and the recent addition of The Fiddlin’ Pig, an English...
What’s On Tap From Virginia Beer Distribution Company
(Get your award-winning beverages from Trouvaille Brewing Company via Virginia Beer Distribution Company.) Compiled by Staff At “press time,” we weren’t able to secure a finalized new release sheet listing products made available through the Virginia Beer...
SEASONAL: Thanksgiving Servings?
(Bunnyman Brewing’s Super Saison Farmhouse Ale is a fine choice for Thanksgiving) By Jeff Maisey Friends and family are coming over for a Thanksgiving feast and they don’t want wine paired with the traditional turkey, Virginia ham, sweet potatoes, stuffing, collards,...
Virginia Brewers Score Awards at Great American Beer Festival
(The crowd was buzzing at the Great American Beer Festival. Photo courtesy of the Brewers Association.) By Jeff Maisey A caboose is normally last of a long chain of traveling railcars, but Caboose Brewing Company was driving the engine of success full-throttle during...
Smartmouth To Close Norfolk Location
(Porter Hardy outside the Smartmouth Pilot House in 2017) By Jeff Maisey On the eve of its 13th anniversary weekend, founding owner/president Porter Hardy IV announced Smartmouth Brewing Company would be closing its original location in Norfolk by the end of this...
Pumpkin Is Still King of Fall
Arguably the most popular seasonal beer amongst craft consumers continues to be the almighty pumpkin brew. We hear even witches, ghouls, warlocks, and ghosts thirst for the juices and accompanying spices of the gourd. One of the most popular made in Virginia is...
New Independent Craft Beer October Releases
(Fall seasonal beer releases, like those from Hawksbill Brewing Co, are popular with craft beer enthusiasts) By Jeff Maisey Virginia Beer Distribution Company Operations Manager Dakota Rust has released the list of new independent craft beverages being released for...
TASTE of Independent Retail
BY JEFF MAISEY TASTE, a longtime gourmet/specialty retailer, continues to serve the freshest, high-quality products ranging from prepared foods, sandwiches, select wines, and craft beers brewed in Virginia. TASTE began back in 1973 when Peter Coe decided Virginia...
BREWERY SPOTLIGHTS
Glass House Winery Adds Beer
By Jennifer Waldera In 2020, Jay Smith was on the search for a vineyard to purchase in the Charlottesville area when he happened upon Glass House Winery. Instantly falling in love with the sprawling acreage, the unique greenhouse-style interior with colorful tropical...
Almost Heaven: Chilly Hollow Brewing Company
By Michael T. Jarvis John Denver never visited Chilly Hollow Brewing Company in Berryville but it sure feels like it’s almost heaven thanks to the nearby Blue Ridge Mountains and the Shenandoah River. “Come chill at Chilly Hollow” is not just the brewery’s motto but...
BREWERY
GUIDE
Blue Ridge Highlands
Updated November 1 2025 36 Fifty Brewing 120 N. Chestnut Street, Marion 276.706.8550 • 36fiftybrewing.com 7 Dogs Brewpub 360 W. Spring Street, Wytheville 276.228.0994 • 7dogsbrewpubva.com Beliveau Farm Brewery 3899 Eakin Farm Road, Blacksburg...
Central Virginia
Coastal Virginia
Northern Virginia
Shenandoah Valley
(Updated November 1. 2025) Alesatian Brewing Company 23 N. Loudoun Street, Winchester 540.667.2743 • alesatianbrewing.com Backroom Brewery 150 Ridgemont Road, Middletown 540.869.8482 • facebook.com/BackroomBrewery Basic City Beer Co. 1010 E. Main...
Southern Virginia
Virginia Mountains
Big Lick Brewing Company 135 Salem Ave. Roanoke, VA 24011 540-562-8383 biglickbrewingco.com Callaway Brewing Company 21 Woodwinds Road Callaway 540.267.6733 callawaybrewingco.com Chaos Mountain Brewing Company 3135 Dillons Mill Rd. Callaway 540.334.1600...
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