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Wall of Beer

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Aug 27th, 2013 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

A feast for the eyes.

Vacation.

Chip’s Beer & Wine.

Questions?
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O’Connor El Guapo IPA

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Aug 26th, 2013 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

O’Connor Brewing Company is located in Norfolk, VA but their beers haven’t made it up our way yet. When I spied their display at a Tidewater grocery store, the El Guapo IPA was an impulse purchase. I’ve not had any beers from the brewery previou…



Guns & Coffee

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Aug 25th, 2013 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

We travelled alongside this guy on our way to the beach last week. I’ll bet his car gets photographed a lot. (By friend and foe.)

For you nanny-state types, relax, my passenger took the photo.
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New Belgium Tap Takeover

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Aug 23rd, 2013 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, Events

This Thursday saw another tap takeover at Capital Ale House in Fredericksburg. New Belgium Brewing Company was the featured brewery this week. As I read the descriptions of the six beers I was struck by the out-of-the-ordinary selections…



North Mountain USPSA Match

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Aug 19th, 2013 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

It was still dark when the alarm went off Sunday morning. I could hear the sound of heavy rain falling, and I was sorely tempted to roll over and go back to sleep. But, I was signed up for the North Mountain Practical Shooters match, and if they were g…



Flying Dog Tap Takeover

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Aug 17th, 2013 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, Events

Colleen and I stopped by Capital Ale House this week for the Flying Dog Tap Takeover. Seven Flying Dog beers were being poured that evening; Gonzo Imperial Porter, Pearl Necklace Oyster Stout, Raging Bitch Belgian IPA, Pineapple Saison, Belgian Devil, …



Stay Safe, Drink Craft Beer

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Aug 16th, 2013 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

We’ve heard a lot about the health benefits of beer, especially craft beer. Now, a Johns Hopkins study shows that your chances of ending up in the emergency room might be related to what beer you drink. It seems that factory beers are popular among ER …



Leaning to the Left

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Aug 14th, 2013 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, Politics

I stopped by the range after work for a quick 150 round workout*. When I looked at the grouping on my target I thought, “Well, that’s the only part of my life where I lean to the left!”

* Hands at sides, from beep. 2 or 4 hits on target. 7, 15, an…



Feast of the Martyrs of Otranto

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Aug 14th, 2013 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Today, August 14, is the Feast Day of the Martyrs of Otranto. These 800 faithful Christian Martyrs suffered and died under muslim brutality in the Italian city of Otranto in 1480. The brave men refused to renounced their faith, despite the threat …



Beer Dissapointment

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Aug 13th, 2013 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

I had hoped there’d be beer after tonight’s meeting. Alas, it was not to be. Such a sad sight greeted me when I opened the cooler.

Hey guys, next month, I got this.

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