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Urbanna Pearl Oyster Tavern
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 restaurant and discovering they not only have your Virginia favorites available, […]
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Revolutionary Brews
By Jeff Maisey Many independent craft beer makers across Virginia have recently answered the call to brew a commemorative release to promote the Commonwealth’s connection to America’s 250 anniversary and the vital role alehouses played in fermenting discussions and ideas of liberty. The history of brewing beer in the Commonwealth — the land […]
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St. George Succession
Tina and Scott Luers have big plans for The St. George Brewing Company in Hampton. By Jeff Maisey Mid-April marked the 28th anniversary of The St. George Brewing Company, the Coastal Virginia region’s longest operating independent craft beer maker. Founding owner Bill Spence Sr. was clad in his well-pressed beige pants and matching shirt (tucked-in) […]
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On Brewing Old Stitch & Colonial Ales
By Geoff Logan, Head Brewer, Alewerks Brewing Company I’ve known Frank Clark for a long time. He’s the Master of Historic Foodways at Colonial Williamsburg, and honestly, there are maybe a handful of people on the planet who understand 18th-century brewing the way he does. Around 2007-2008, we started working together to take his historical […]
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Level Up: How East Coast Amusements is Changing the Brewery Experience
By David Hunter If you’ve spent any time visiting Virginia craft breweries over the past year, chances are you’ve noticed something new in the corner of a taproom — the glow of an arcade game, the thud of an air hockey puck, or the opening notes of a song chosen by the guy two barstools […]
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World Class Brews
Lead brewer Andy Bui and head brewer Matthew Smith of Caboose Brewing Co. By Jeff Maisey When the 2026 World Beer Cup results were announced this April in Philadelphia, three independent craft breweries from Virginia won gold medals, thus making them the best on the planet in their respective categories. Caboose Brewing Company’s Boxcar Brown […]
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1608 Crafthouse — A Decade of Dedication to Virginia Craft Beer
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 restaurant and discovering they not only have your Virginia favorites on […]
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Beer Has A Seat At The Table
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 work in the industry, bringing well-brewed beer of diverse styles […]
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“Come On In My Kitchen” with The Virginia Beer Company
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, both literal and figurative, and an offer of friendship. Virginia Beer […]
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A Look at Maker’s Craft Brewery
(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 in 2019 in Norfolk’s Railroad District, and is just a few minutes’ […]
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Maker’s Craft Brewery Wins Golden Tap Award
(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 region-wide competition. This marked the 10th anniversary of VEER Magazine’s Golden Tap Awards. […]
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RETAIL: Tiny Bon Vivant Market Big on VA Brews
(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 pub-style restaurant serving certified cask ales. Just up the road on Church Street is […]
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What’s On Tap From Virginia Beer Distribution Company
(Get your award-winning beverages from Trouvaille Brewing Company via Virginia Beer Distribution Company.) Compiled by Staff At “press time,” we weren’t able to secure a finalized new release sheet listing products made available through the Virginia Beer Distribution Company, but here are the independent breweries participating to check out. Gloucester Brewing Company Lake Anne Brew […]
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SEASONAL: Thanksgiving Servings?
(Bunnyman Brewing’s Super Saison Farmhouse Ale is a fine choice for Thanksgiving) By Jeff Maisey Friends and family are coming over for a Thanksgiving feast and they don’t want wine paired with the traditional turkey, Virginia ham, sweet potatoes, stuffing, collards, and jellied cranberry sauce. Nope, they want beer. Here’s what we suggest. The […]
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Virginia Brewers Score Awards at Great American Beer Festival
(The crowd was buzzing at the Great American Beer Festival. Photo courtesy of the Brewers Association.) By Jeff Maisey A caboose is normally last of a long chain of traveling railcars, but Caboose Brewing Company was driving the engine of success full-throttle during the 2025 Great American Beer Festival in Denver, Colorado. Caboose scored a […]
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Smartmouth To Close Norfolk Location
(Porter Hardy outside the Smartmouth Pilot House in 2017) By Jeff Maisey On the eve of its 13th anniversary weekend, founding owner/president Porter Hardy IV announced Smartmouth Brewing Company would be closing its original location in Norfolk by the end of this year. The announcement came as a surprise to many commenting on social media. […]