The East Coast distribution of New Belgium Brewery beers has been long awaited by fans. The Colorado beers will start appearing in Virginia soon, but they’ve been distributed in North Carolina for a couple of years. I found them to be quite ubiqui…

Sometimes beer distribution patterns can be frustrating. Readers of these Musings will know that I have a fondness for Clipper City beer (Yea, I know they are called Heavy Seas now, but old habits die hard.) Unfortunately, the beer from this Baltimore…

While visiting the Outer Banks I was determined to partake in some local seafood. For dinner one evening we decided to try Mulligan’s Raw Bar & Grill. I knew I’d get my seafood fix, but the beer menu wasn’t exceptionally intriguing for this craft b…

I’ve written frequently about how the proper glassware can enhance our enjoyment of a beer. Sometimes though, we just have to use whatever is at hand. While I always travel with a bottle opener, I don’t always pack glassware. Stuck in a hotel for a cou…

We last visited Outer Banks Brewing Station in the summer of 2008. While visiting the Outer Banks this summer we stopped in again. Despite arriving on the early side of dinnertime, the brewpub was full of patrons and we had a bit of a wait to get a tab…

Virginia’s newest nanobrewery is preparing for it’s official opening. According to an article in Northern Virginia Magazine, Corcoran Brewing Company will celebrate it’s “grand opening” at their Waterford brewery from noon-5 p.m. on Saturday, July 30.
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During a recent dinner out, I asked for a glass of water…

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Congratulations go out to Blue & Gray brewer Madison Hill. Madison wed his long-time love Kelsey Smith this week. The wedding was followed by a reception at the brewery. The reception coincided with a going away “roast” for Madison. That’s rig…

During our recent trip to the Outer Banks of North Carolina, we took the opportunity to try some new beers, and to revisit some old favorites. One of the beers we revisited this trip was Highland Brewing St. Terese’s Pale Ale.

St. Terese’s P…

Good beer, shooting sports, explosions. When I saw a link to this video from Flying Dog Brewery I was intrigued. At first. However, my interest soon turned to disappointment. Before I explain, watch:

A bunch of guys going out to shoot. We’re good so …