I spent a few days in Denver this week on business. As I usually do, I managed to work in some beer stops as well. On Monday evening, my first stop was the Great Divide Tap Room. There I enjoyed a Hercules Double IPA. Hercules is one of my favorite bee…
The response to the September giveaway was so good I decided to do it again. For October I’ll give away one of the new pint glasses from Blue & Gray Brewery. The Blue & Gray logo is etched on to the glass so it will never wash off.To be entered…
On Sunday I took a drive up to Centreville, VA to attend the Northern Virginia Brewfest. Yes, that’s two beer festivals in one weekend. What can I say, except that I have an understanding family. As I arrived at Bull Run Park, there were large dark clo…
The 6th Annual Fredericksburg Oktoberfest at the Blue & Gray Brewery got off to a festive start Friday evening. Despite the gray skies and occasional rain, the opening day events were well-attended. The evening began with a “early-bird special” of …
It’s a busy weekend. The 6th Annual Fredericksburg Oktoberfest put on by the Blue & Gray Brewing Company kicks off Friday evening and runs through Sunday. I plan to be there Friday evening. You can see the full event schedule here. On Saturday I’ll…
It’s that time of year and many brewers are releasing their wet, or fresh hopped beers. Rather than using the typical dried hops, the hops are used in the brewing process fresh from the harvest. I’m quite fond of these beers and enjoy very much the str…
It’s interesting how how one can find themselves with a collection of something without actually giving thought to collecting. That’s what has happened with me and beer coasters. Beer coasters, or mats, are one of the pieces of breweriana that seem to …
The 6th annual Fredericksburg Oktoberfest will be held this weekend, Friday, September 26 – Sunday, September 28. You can expect plenty of food, beer and entertainment all weekend. The celebration is a family event and, as with all Blue & Gray even…
FABTS will hold it’s monthly meeting on Saturday at Total Wine in downtown Fredericksburg. The theme for the meeting is “Oktoberfest Beers”. This promises to be a very fun meeting. I am committed to a Boy Scout activity and will miss the meeting this m…
Nope, it’s not a frozen beer treat. This Beer on a Stick ™ is something different.Apparently, it is supposed to keep your hands dry and your beer cold. I don’t get it.Read more here.
