by Jeff Maisey | Mar 9, 2026 | Beer, Brew News, News
By David Hunter If you’re reading this, chances are you’re a fan of craft beer — and there’s an even better chance you’re a fan of Virginia craft beer specifically. And if that’s the case, you know the feeling of sitting down at a...
by Jeff Maisey | Mar 9, 2026 | Beer, Brew News, Featured, News
Panelists at the Seat At The Table event at Sojourn Fermentory in Suffolk. Photo by Diane Catanzaro. By Diane Catanzaro and Chris Jones. Photo by Diane Catanzaro. One of the many things we love about the craft beer community is the camaraderie among those who...
by Jeff Maisey | Mar 9, 2026 | Beer, Brew News, News
By Diane Catanzaro and Christopher Jones Robert Johnson’s blues masterpiece “Come On In My Kitchen” is a metaphor for sanctuary. The wind is howling and it’s raining outdoors. The kitchen in the song represents a warm, safe haven of protection from the harsh elements,...
by Jeff Maisey | Dec 31, 2025 | Beer, Brew News, News
(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...
by Jeff Maisey | Dec 31, 2025 | Beer, Brew News, Featured, News
(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...
by Jeff Maisey | Nov 3, 2025 | Beer, Bottle Shops, Brew News, News
(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...