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...
by Jennifer McDonald | Jun 6, 2014 | Beer Reviews, Blue Ridge Highlands
We love everything about this sensational beer. The pour alone excites: instant head, copper hue and never-ending lacing on the glass. It’s a true testament to the American approach to experimentation with beer. Well water and barley malts are combined with Belgian...
by Jennifer McDonald | Jun 6, 2014 | Beer Reviews, Coastal Virginia
So what’s the overall difference between an English India Pale Ale and an American IPA? Well for one, if you don’t want the bitterness of over-hopped flavor to overtake the taste of the actual beer then the English version has its appeal. This IPA brewed in Hampton by...
by Jennifer McDonald | Jun 6, 2014 | Beer Reviews
Just in time for warm weather months, C-Ville’s Starr Hill Brewery unveils a brand new seasonal that is highly sessionable and full of flavor. As the name suggests, the light-bodied beer puts an American twist on a Belgian classic style. Brewmaster Mark Thompson used...
