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Brand Loyalty

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Mar 31st, 2015 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Craft beer fans can be passionate about their beer preference, but even factory beer drinkers have standards it seems.Clarence Sturdivant, 64, shot his 66-year-old neighbor, Walter Merrick, said Col. John Fortunato, spokesman for the Jefferson Parish S…



Adventure Blazing Trail IPA

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Mar 30th, 2015 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

We spent a pleasant weekend afternoon at Adventure Brewing in Stafford County. Sunday afternoons at this local brewery are a great time to relax with good beer and good company. The brewery currently has 10 beers on tap so there’s something for every t…



When Mom Needs a Quick Pick-Me-Up

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Mar 29th, 2015 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Because it would be crass to drink directly from one of those single serving wine bottles.
[ This content originated at Musings Over a Pint ]



Range Time – A Sunny Respite

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Mar 27th, 2015 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

A cool, rainy morning turned into a warm sunny afternoon, perfect for a trip to the range. Checkered Flag was in town so he, Colleen, and I spent an afternoon honing our skills in the 70° spring air. The warm air was accompanied by strong wind gusts, …



Devils Backbone The Devil Went Down to Oregon

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Mar 26th, 2015 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

This is another of the beers in the March Collaboration Adventure Pack from Devils Backbone Brewing. I posted thoughts on another beer in the mix, Double Gooch IPA, previously. The Devil Went Down to Oregon Imperial Rye Ale is the result…



Celebratory Gunfire

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Mar 22nd, 2015 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

No, not that kind. I celebrated my birthday by shooting an IDPA match at the Rivanna Rifle and Pistol Club in Charlottesville on Saturday. I arrived early to attend the mandatory “new shooters” briefing that is required of first time shooters at t…



Flying Dog Supertramp

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Mar 21st, 2015 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

I admit it, I didn’t want to like this beer. Last week when I opened the package from Flying Dog Brewery and saw the bottle of Supertramp Tart Cherry Ale, I thought, “Oh, a fruit beer.” But, I was intrigued nonetheless, as I do enjoy the occasional sou…



Monica Lewinsky’s Boyfriend’s Wife

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Mar 20th, 2015 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, Politics

Too good not to share. There are members of the current administration who are probably thinking, “Cool, how do I order?”If these offend, all I can say is “What difference does it make?”
[ This content originated at Musings Over a Pint ]



St. Patrick’s Day IDPA Match

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Mar 18th, 2015 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

While many folks were out celebrating with beer and good food, I marked the St. Patrick’s Day Feast by shooting another Colonial Shooting Academy IDPA match.As usual, three quick stages were set up for our enjoyment. The first stage started with a hols…



Round Up Your Mates for St. Patrick’s Day

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Mar 17th, 2015 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

A humorous Guinness ad from a few years ago.Have a Happy and Safe St. Patrick’s Day celebration, however you choose to mark the feast day. Sláinte!!
[ This content originated at Musings Over a Pint ]