by Jennifer McDonald | Jun 6, 2014 | Brewery Profiles, Northern Virginia, Restaurants and Bars
An interview with award-winning Fairfax brewpub owner Bill Madden By Jeff Maisey Since opening in July 2010, having fun has been vital to Mad Fox Brewing Company CEO/brewer Bill Madden. After all, he has built a career doing what he loves – making beer. As his...
by Jennifer McDonald | Jun 6, 2014 | Blue Ridge Highlands, Brewery Profiles, Restaurants and Bars
Jefferson Street Brewery 1309 Jefferson St Lynchburg, VA 24504 Phone: (434) 455-1514 Website: www.jeffersonstreetbrewery.com Eat, Drink, Stay By Jeff Maisey Living in Norfolk, I often formulate an evacuation plan each summer as hurricane season begins. We residents on...
by Jennifer McDonald | Jun 6, 2014 | Beer Reviews, Northern Virginia
Brewed in the traditional Pilsner style using authentic Pilsner malt and noble Saaz hops, this lager has a deep golden color and is medium-bodied. It has a soft malt profile with a crisp and spicy hop character finish. It’s very refreshing and at 4.8% ABV it can be...
by Jennifer McDonald | Jun 6, 2014 | Beer Reviews, Blue Ridge Highlands
This is the perfect breakfast beer! It literally tastes like blueberry French toast with hints of vanilla and cinnamon. This specialty ale gets its name from the Naval tradition of telling time by the ringing of the ship’s bell. Eight bells signifies noon, which is a...
by Jennifer McDonald | Jun 6, 2014 | Beer Reviews, Blue Ridge Highlands
Here’s a smooth fruit beer that’ll sneak up on you with its 7.0% ABV. Area 151, named for the highway (Route 151) that the brewery is located on, strikes the right balance of staying true to its Belgian-style ale body while adding just enough raspberries during the...
