Nelson County Life brings us the news that Blue Mountain Brewery is preparing to double their production capacity.It’s been a busy week already for the folks at Blue Mountain Brewery in Afton. They have been in the process of offloading a new tank th…

The 28th iteration of The Session is hosted by Brian Yaeger at Red, White, and Brew. The theme for this month is Think/Drink Globally.So, in honor of Global Craft Beer Forever, I pose everyone writes about the farthest brewery (including brewpubs) you …

Albert Sisson, a pioneer in the Maryland craft beer scene has passed away. Thomas Cizuaskas at ‘Yours For Good Fermentables’ knew Mr. Sisson and posts this remembrance:Appreciating Albert SissonAlbert Sisson died yesterday evening.In 1979, Albert opene…

Exciting news for Clipper City Brewing fans (check) and fans of big beers (check) in yesterday’s Clipper City Brewing newsletter.The Big DIPA – Double IPAWe’re adding to the Heavy Seas fleet with bigger beers in bigger bottles!Beginning late June – the…

Chris and Rachel from Capital Ale House recently visited Sierra Nevada Brewing in Chico, CA to take part in a “beer camp.” While there they helped to brew I.D.E.A. – India Dark Elusive Ale. This limited beer was tapped Tuesday evening at all Capital A…

More new beers for Virginia. From a press release:San Francisco’s 21st Amendment Brewery Tells Virginia, “Can It!”SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – East Coast native Nico Freccia is returning to his roots, and he’s bringing beer. Craft beer in a can, that is…

Earlier this week I attended an open house at a local coworking facility. Business Playce provides “a shared workspace environment for all sorts of business professionals.” I am blessed to be able to work from home most of the time, but sometimes it is…

Last Tuesday I stopped by Capital Ale House for “Steal the Glass Night.” Every Tuesday they feature a brewery’s beers served in logo glassware, which you are free to take with you. Even though I probably have more glassware than I need, if that’s reall…

Blue & Gray Brewery will be treating all members of the armed services, former and current, to a free lunch on Memorial Day. The brewery will be serving up free bratwursts and dogs to all members of the military (including reserves) from 11am-1pm. …

Capital Ale House Fredericksburg is holding a Brooklyn Brewery Beer Dinner on June 30. The dinner will be hosted by brewmaster Garrett Oliver. Garret is also the author of The Brewmaster’s Table, the definitive guide to beer and food pairings. Tickets …