Winter finally came to Virginia this weekend. A high of about 32° and blustery winds made for a fine Sunday to stay inside. But of course there was lots of outdoors time to come. After Mass in the morning I stood around outside visiting with a frien…

A couple of years ago we learned that Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell has a preference for Miller Lite. Now it appears he is learning a bit about good beer. Really good beer in fact.

Nelson County Life is reporting that Governor McDonnell and Fir…

I guess this qualifies as one of those gifts for the beer fan who has everything. Barlite.com makes beer bottle enhanced sconces and chandeliers. The lights are decorative frames that hold beer bottles which are illuminated from behind. Since you suppl…

When Colleen and I are shooting together, we’ll occasionally include scenario and verbalization drills in our training. Some of those involve providing cover while the other reloads.

Who knew?

And vice versa.
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Saw this on Overheard in D.C.

Beer snobbery starts at home

In the beer aisle of the Adams Morgan Harris Teeter, 1:00 p.m. on Super Bowl Sunday:

A 30-something mother has her two-year-old son in the seat in the cart facing the fridge.

Child:…

The Brewers Association has released their 2012 Beer Style Guidelines. Frankly, it’s a bit overwhelming and bewildering. I am an admitted craft beer fan. I like trying out new beers, and I enjoy (attempting) to speak intelligently about them. But, the …

You’re welcome.
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There’s a battle over religious freedom brewing in the United States. Currently the aggressors are focusing on the Catholic faithful. However, people of all faiths should be concerned. While the opening volley happens to focus on the Catholic chur…

Last month, the diligent agents of VA Alcoholic Beverage Control busted a Roanoke County man for running an illegal still.

Special agents with the Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) have apprehended a man for manufacture of i…

Well, maybe not major, but I’m flattered nonetheless. Two bloggers who I read regularly nominated Musings Over A Pint for this award. I’m not sure where or how it started, but the Liebster Blog award is sort of a chain letter of mutual admiration p…