The Love is a Hefeweizen from Starr Hill Brewery in Crozet, VA. The beer won a Silver medal in the German-style Hefeweizen category at the GABF this Summer. All of Starr Hill’s year-round beers have won multiple medals and this is the brewery’s first m…

I’d like wish everyone a very Merry Christmas. May your holiday be filled with the blessings of family, friends, and good cheer.For today in the city of David a savior has been born for you who is Christ and Lord.Luke 2:11
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Velky Al of Prague, Czech Republic and Alexander D. Mitchell IV of Baltimore, MD are the lucky recipients of the Complete World of Beer Styles. Congratulations to you both!Please email me with your mailing address and I’ll get the Beer Styles Guide in …

Clipper City Below Decks Barley Wine is part of the brewer’s Heavy Seas series of “big” beers. Released each December, it’s only on the shelves a short time. Clipper City’s seasonals have limited availability in this area so I was glad to see the beer …

It has nothing to do with beer, but I find this video montage oddly captivating. Is there some empathy for Captain Jack? Maybe it’s the same feeling we get when a favorite seasonal is no longer available. Enjoy.Direct link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=JImc…

When Matt at Kybecca pointed out the Southern Tier Krampus to me recently he described it as “a lager, but hopped like an IPA”, or something to that effect that peaked my interest. The beer’s name and the label description “Imperial Helles Lager” were …

It’s been a while since I posted about a food and beer combo so I figured I’d share something we’ve served a number of times recently. This recipe comes from Kraft Kitchens. These Buffalo Chicken sandwiches are easy to prepare. They’re quite tasty, and…

Wow, the last weekend before Christmas. While you are out doing those last minute errands, take a break to stop in and enjoy a free tasting from your local retailer. Maybe even take home a new beer to wind down with after your chores are done.Friday, D…

The Brewing Science Institute of Colorado held a one-day workshop at the University of Mary Washington on Tuesday. Attended by brewers from around Virginia, the workshop presented an overview of microbiological methods in the brewing of beer. Topics su…

The Slashfood blog has published a three-part online guide to alcoholic beverage glassware. Of main interest to readers of this blog is the section devoted to Beer Glasses. Nine different glass styles are discussed. Simple and straightforward, the guid…