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And Another! Ajax Aleworks

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Jul 25th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Yep, it’s another new Virginia brewery! It’s hard to keep up, but I’m certainly not complaining. Richmond BizSense brings the news of new brewery planned in the Richmond area.

Another pair of backyard brewers want to make a splash in Richmon…



Jack Daniel’s – Classy Move

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Jul 24th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

We’ve already heard about the good works done by Jack Daniel’s in supporting our troops. Now the Tennessee distiller is showing it’s a good citizen once more. When the folks at Jack Daniel’s heard that the cover of Patrick Wensink’s Broken Piano f…



Misdirected Blame

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Jul 23rd, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Some people choose to blame criminal activity on inanimate objects:

(Source CBS)

Instead of placing the blame where it rightly falls, on the human criminal:

(Source AP Photo/Denver Post, RJ Sangosti)

Which one scares you more?

“O…



Beer & Food Tasting, Round 2

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Jul 23rd, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, Events

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We hosted round two of our 2012 Beer & Food tasting extravaganza this weekend. Based on feedback from the first round, and availability of some menu items, we made just a few adjustments to the menu we presented in May….



Virginia Named A Top Beer Destination

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Jul 22nd, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Confirming what the followers of these Musings already knew, wise people that you are, the Travel Channel has listed Virginia as one of the top 7 beer destinations in North America.

Virginia’s Lagers and Ales 

The entire state of Virginia is so …



Shooting With These Old Eyes

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Jul 21st, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

My main reason for writing these Musings is for my own catharsis. So be forewarned, this post will be random personal rambling and groaning about old eyes, and their effect on my shooting. For quite a few years I’ve been wearing glasses to correct&nbsp…



Friday. Five o’clock.

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Jul 20th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Enjoy your weekend.
[ This content originated at Musings Over a Pint ]



The Whining of Thugs

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Jul 19th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, Politics

The signs of a generation raised with a “you owe me” attitude are all around us. Heck, we even elected a president someone to live in the White House, based on promises that everyone is “owed” a share of what others have earned. This past wee…



Some Sam Adams Beers

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Jul 19th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

The Boston Beer Company, makers of Samuel Adams Boston Lager, also puts out a plethora of other beers. I’ve always considered Boston Lager to be a “safe” beer. It’s the one I’ll order when the rest of the menu is filled with the usual factory beers. Yo…



New Virginia Brewery Planting Hops

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Jul 16th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Another upcoming addition to the roster of Virginia breweries is “digging in” in a big way.

The latest entrant into Richmond’s growing craft beer scene hopes its name is one people will remember. 

Lickinghole Creek Craft Brewery, a fledgling f…