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No Smoking At Starbucks

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Jun 30th, 2013 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Saw this sign at the Starbucks recently.

That could present a problem for smokers. I’m pretty sure there’s a Starbucks at least every 25 feet in most cities.

[ This content originated at Musings Over a Pint ]



Five O’Clock Friday: I’m Outta Here

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Jun 28th, 2013 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

There are guns to be shot, beers to be drank, and naps to be had…

Have a great weekend!
[ This content originated at Musings Over a Pint ]



Virginia Cider Maker Expanding

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Jun 28th, 2013 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Posting this video for our friend, and cider lover, “Checkered Flag.”

After just one year in operation, Bold Rock Cider in Nelson County is embarking on a $4 million expansion project.

WSET.com – ABC13

Owner John Washburn says, “Our tasti…



Herculean Memories

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

Several years ago my job required me to travel to Denver on a regular basis. As annoying as air travel was, and is, spending a few days in a great craft beer city made those trips tolerable. Without fail, I’d pay a visit to the Taproom at Great Divid…



Rusty Beaver Roy’s Big Bad Brown Ale

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

We picked up this growler at Rusty Beaver last week, and finally had the chance to open it up on Sunday. Even after years of success, I am always a bit apprehensive when opening a new growler after it’s been sitting in the fridge for a week, or more….



If You Use Google Reader

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

This is an administrative reminder for readers who follow these Musings via Google Reader. You are hopefully aware that Google is killing off Reader on July 1. Be sure to save your RSS subscriptions before that day.

I follow nearly 300 RSS feeds …



Dinner and a Beer. Or Two.

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

After a fun USPSA match, Colleen and I headed out for a relaxing dinner and a few beers at Capital Ale House. Our decision and timing proved excellent, as not only did I capture the prime parking spot right out front, but the sidewalk billboard announc…



June Walnut Creek USPSA Match

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Jun 24th, 2013 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Saturday I headed out the door early, heading to Summit Point, West VA for the monthly Walnut Ridge USPSA match. I was looking forward to the day, not only for the interesting stages I knew awaited, but because a large number of a local shooting friend…



Prayer for the Protection of Religious Liberty

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

O GOD OUR CREATOR,
from your provident hand we have received
our right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. You have called us as your people and given us
the right and the duty to worship you, the only true God, and your Son, Jesus Christ.



Wild Wolf Pilsner

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Jun 22nd, 2013 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

We’ve been following and reporting on Wild Wolf Brewing in Nelson County, VA for a couple of years. Unfortunately, I’ve not the opportunity to actually try any of their beers. Finally, I picked up a six-pack of Wild Wolf American Pilsner du…