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Yeast is the Beast: How three scientists in Virginia are improving your craft beer
Words & Photos by Steve Deason Yeast is like the “Rodney Dangerfield” of craft beer. It doesn’t get any respect. Craft beer drinkers talk endlessly about hops. For a dark beer, you might even hear them mention the wonderful chocolate malt. Doubtful you’ll...
All Lost in the Supermarket
By Mark Thompson The current state of craft beer in Virginia and across the country reminds me of the lyrics from the band The Clash: “I am all lost in the supermarket I can no longer shop happily.” A trip into any beer store today is a dizzying array of colors,...
All Hail the Mighty Pumpkin
By Jeff Maisey A headless horseman – actually riding on the back of a ferocious bear – gallops through the forested mountains of Nelson County with bow and arrow on hand in search of prey. The rider isn’t seeking to terrorize the local population or even to catch a...
I’ll Be The Judge of That!
By Mark Thompson August is Virginia Craft Beer Month, a time that celebrates the world class beers coming out of the Commonwealth. During the entire month of August many of the 80-plus craft breweries in the state rejoice in the occasion to showcase their craft. The...
A Tale of Two Festivals
By Diane Catanzaro and Chris Jones Virginia is no slouch when it comes to festivals, however the plethora of beer festivals that have sprouted in the Birthplace of Presidents like ‘shrooms after a summer rain make us as happy as clams at high tide. As our focus is...
Beer is King in Colonial Virginia!
By Jennifer McDonald With August being Virginia Craft Beer month, it seems appropriate to explore the early days of Virginia’s beer culture. I recently had the opportunity to meet with Frank Clark, Master of Historic Foodways at Colonial Williamsburg, and get a...
Downright Pilsner, Port City Brewing Company, Alexandria
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...
Eight Bells, 3 Brothers Brewing Co., Harrisonburg
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...
Area 151, Wild Wolf Brewing Company, Nellysford
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...
Local Species, Blue Mountain Brewery Barrel House, Arrington
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...
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