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Virginia’s Growing Craft Brewery List

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Dec 18th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

NBC12.com ran a nice piece on the growing number of craft breweries in Virginia. The story features Ashland’s Center of the Universe Brewing Company.

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Eight more breweries, and related jobs, coming so…



Chips? Or Not?

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Dec 17th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

During a recent visit to Park Lane Tavern, my astute son made an observation on the pub’s menu. “They’re not very consistent,” he noted.

He noted that the “Fish & Chips,” served with what we call “fries” in the U.S.

He then pointed out t…



Yes, Something Must Be Done

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Dec 15th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Again, the face of evil has again reared its ugly head. Just days after a tragic mall shooting that left three dead, a deranged gunman has left a trail of 27 bodies in Newtown, Connecticut. And once again, we are reminded how helpless we have allowed o…



10 Days Until Christmas

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Dec 15th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Just sayin’ …

[ This content originated at Musings Over a Pint ]



Tasting Beer: New Title On Inkling

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Dec 14th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Tasting Beer: An Insider’s Guide to the World’s Greatest Drink by Randy Mosher is a popular guide to everything beer. Author Randy Mosher is a Chicago-based Cicerone who’s written extensively on the subject. Now, Inkling, a publisher of interactiv…



Oskar Blues Schwag

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Dec 13th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Oh Happy Day! The previously mentioned growler and cap from Oskar Blues Brewery was delivered to my office. I might have to go out and pick up some Old Chub to celebrate. Just to make up for the missed opportunity recently, of course.

In related ne…



Devils Backbone Kilt Flasher

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Dec 13th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Photo by Colleen

A few weeks ago we were dining at Park Lane Tavern and saw a sign for an upcoming “Steal the Glass” night featuring Kilt Flasher Scottish Ale from Devils Backbone Brewing. I marked the date on my calendar, and Wednesday returned for…



A Cure For A Cold?

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Dec 12th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

According to a recent study, beer contains an ingredient, humulone, that could help fight the common cold.

(NEW YORK) — An ingredient in beer can supposedly help people get over colds, according to a new study. 

But don’t get too worked up — t…



My Reputation Precedes Me

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Dec 12th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Monday was one of those dreaded “drive to DC and sit in meetings” days. The company was hosting a conference and we had employees from around the world in town, some of whom came bearing gifts. One of our managers who lives in London brought me two bot…



Steel At Lunch

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Dec 11th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

I arrived home very late last night early this morning from work meetings so decided to telecommute today. In a nice surprise, Colleen asked if I wanted to go to the range at my lunch break. Now that’s an offer I can’t refuse! We decided to take the st…