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Fredericksburg Pub To Become Park Lane Tavern

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Jun 21st, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

I’ve heard the rumors, but today the news was confirmed. The Fredericksburg Pub will soon become an independent operation called Park Lane Tavern. The management and employees will stay in place, according to an email from Fredericksburg Pub….



For Fans of Capital Ale House

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Jun 20th, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Capital Ale House has announced that they will be opening a fifth location.
PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Matthew Simmons
Phone-804-822-3072
matt@capitalalehouse.com
June 16, 2010
www.CapitalAleHouse.com

Capital Ale House announces an …



Battlefield Scottish Ale

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Jun 19th, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

We had already planned for a Saturday dinner at The Pub, when I saw Lew Bryson’s post about the Battlefield Brewing Spotsylvania Scottish 70 on tap at the brewpub. So, my beer choice was settled even before I arrived.

Spotsylvania Scottish 70 pours a …



Sierra Nevada Considers Virginia Site

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Jun 15th, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

The Roanoke Times is reporting that Sierra Nevada Brewing Company is considering a site in Virginia for an East Coast facility.
California-based craft beer brewer Sierra Nevada has a site in the Roanoke/New River Valley area on its short list of places…



Good Neighbors, Good News for Norm’s

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Jun 14th, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Last month we heard the distressing news that Norm’s Beer and Wine in Vienna would be forced to close. The grocery chain Fresh Market had a non-compete clause in their lease for their new store neighboring Norm’s. A grass roots movement began in an eff…



Port City Monumental IPA

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Jun 14th, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

This is the third in a series looking at the four beers currently available from Port City Brewing in Alexandria, Virginia.

Port City Monumental IPA is hazy copper in color. A hard pour creates a moderate, but persistent off-white head. The …



USPSA Mid-Atlantic Sectional Match

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Jun 13th, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Last Saturday I drove up to York, PA to participate in the USPSA Mid-Atlantic Sectional match. This would be my third experience at a major match, and the first one I had to drive any distance to get to. To sum it up succinctly, this was a great match!…



Northern Virginia BrewFest Brewery List

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Jun 10th, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, Events

The list of participating breweries for the 4th Annual Northern Virginia BrewFest have been posted. As of June 9, fifty-seven breweries are participating, 15 of which are new to the festival. Among those I’m most looking forward to trying are…



Yard House Coming to Virginia Beach

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Jun 8th, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

The draft beer-focused Yard House chain will open its first Virginia location this November in Virginia Beach. The restaurant is known for it’s large draft beer selections. Fans can expect around 250 beers on tap, stored in a central keg room that hold…



Washington’s Cherry Wheat

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Jun 7th, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

The seasonal Washington’s Cherry Wheat from Blue & Gray Brewing was one of six beers on tap at the Lee’s Retreat brewpub during a recent visit. As noted previously, I had opted for the Black IPA, while Colleen asked for a sampler of the wheat …