Recently the “Serious Eats” blog ran a feature entitled “Restaurant Shirts Are the New Concert Tee”. The author opines that “restaurant shirts have replaced the concert tee”. I don’t own any restaurant tees per se, however my thoughts went right to my …

Shooting Creek Farm Brewery in Floyd County has been granted an off-premises license by the Virginia Alcohol Control Board. Following a contentious hearing last month, Robert O’Neal, Virginia ABC’s chief administrative hearing officer, ruled on Friday…

The annual Gonzofest will take place on Saturday at Flying Dog Brewery in Frederick, MD. The event will feature live music and host the Hard Times Café Chili Cook-Off for the Maryland State Chili Cook-Off Championship. In addition to the eclectic soun…

It’s hop harvest season and many breweries are gearing up to release their fresh-hopped ales. As you eagerly await these seasonal releases, here are a few interesting hop-related links that you might enjoy.First up, The Wall Street Journal recently ran…

I brought home another locally brewed Oktoberfest beer yesterday to enjoy with dinner. This time it was the Oktoberfest from Richmond’s Legend Brewery. Legend Oktoberfest pours a deep, reddish-copper color. An easy pour creates a thick, creamy, beige, …

I spent some time this afternoon at the location of the new Capital Ale House in Fredericksburg. Capital Ale House VP Chris Holder showed me around the construction site and shared his excitement over their new location. After months of little obvious …

The 19th edition of The Session is hosted by Lootcorp 3.0 – A Brewing Bog and is introduced thusly:I’ve decided to make September’s topic Deutsches Bier – German beer. I want you all to focus on the wonderful contributions our German neighbors have…

We have an extended lineup of beer sampling opportunities for Friday and Saturday. Why not try something new this weekend? Head over to one of these events and try a beer you’ve never had before and tell us about it in the comments. You’ll be entered i…

The MillerCoors sponsored “Brew” blog brings word of an interesting tourism ad campaign. From “Leine’s in Wisconsin Tourism Ad”:Celebrate “a taste of fall.”The Leinenkugel family, which has been brewing beer for five generations, is celebrated as a…

I haven’t purchased this book yet, but I’m tempted. The Essential Reference of Domestic Brewers and Their Bottled Brands is a comprehensive guide to U.S. breweries. The reference guide lists over 400 U.S. breweries and over 3000 brands produced by thos…