I received this in an email today from the folks a Northern Virginia Magazine. It’s probably most suited for our Northern Virginia friends, but I thought I’d pass it along. The magazine is holding a content to help folks get over any blues brought on b…
Northern Virginia Magazine did a piece this month on Wine Bars. Fredericksburg’s kybecca wine bar & shop was among the featured shops. Locals know that in addition to wine, kybecca also boasts an excellent craft beer selection; both in the wine bar…
Holy Brew founders Scott Kasper and Warren Brown were featured in a video interview and accompanying article in the Loudoun Independant newspaper. Holy Brew is based in Loudoun County, VA and their two beers are available throughout Virginia. Currently…
After being postponed last year, the World Beer Festival is coming to Richmond, VA on Saturday, June 12, 2010. All About Beer magazine sent the following press release.The World Beer Festival Coming to RichmondPresented by local charity, FETCH a Cure, …
Want to attend the Great American Beer Festival? Want to go for free? Here’s a chance to do just that, and contribute to a good cause at the same time. Pints for Prostates is giving away a trip for two for the event to be held September 16-18, 2010 in …
This is a funny ad, but apparently for a real product advertised in a 1961 issue of House and Garden. I don’t think this would be the breath freshener of choice if you were trying to cover up a night on the town.Hat tip to Sociological Images.
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It’s that time of the year again. The folks at Brewing News are putting on their third annual National IPA Challenge. They’ve assembled a field of 128 IPAs to go head to head in a taste test. It’s unscientific but a lot of fun. And the best part? The p…
The annual Blue Gray Breweriana Show starts February 10 and continues through Saturday, February 13. This year marks the 31st year for the annual Fredericksburg event. This year’s show promises to be as exciting as ever as they celebrate the 75th anniv…
From the kybecca blog:As a result of Ukrop’s closing kybecca has decided to consolidate the store at 4264 Plank Road with the original location at 400-402 William Street. Ukrop’s was the anchor tenant that provided traffic and synergy, and their closin…
We’ve been following the story of the eminent return of Tuppers’ Hop Pocket Ale since late 2008. Well, that long-awaited day has finally arrived. The beer officially (re)debuted at the Hard Times Cafe in Bethesda last week. Greg Kitsock writes in The W…
