Smoke Gets in Your Mug: Rauch Brewing in Virginia

Smoke Gets in Your Mug: Rauch Brewing in Virginia

(Port City’s Rauch Märzen. Photo courtesy of Port City.) By Greg Kitsock Rauchbier – it’s an acquired taste. But it’s one well worth acquiring. German for “smoked beer,” Rauchbier is a throwback to an age when malt was dried over an open flame, getting slightly...
Resolute Day 2019

Resolute Day 2019

  By Jeff Maisey Brothers Craft Brewing’s Resolute Day, one of the most anticipated weekends of the year for big beer (as in dark, flavorful and heavy) enthusiasts in Virginia, is scheduled November 8-10 at the brewery in Harrisonburg. Jason Shifflett, co-owner...
Champion Adds New Director of Development

Champion Adds New Director of Development

(JR Hadley & Hunter Smith at Champion Brewing Co) Champion Brewing Company announced that J.R. Hadley has joined Champion as its first Director of Development. Hadley made a name for himself in Charlottesville as the founder of Boylan Heights Burger Bar, a popular...
Starr Hill to Open in Lynchburg in early 2020

Starr Hill to Open in Lynchburg in early 2020

Starr Hill Brewery will open a new location in downtown Lynchburg in early 2020. To celebrate the official announcement, Starr Hill will host a free concert featuring Lord Nelson on October 24 at The Glass House.  Starr Hill on Main will be located at 1300 Main...