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…

My feelings on proper glassware are well-documented. I insist on drinking beer from a glass whenever possible. But, we all know glassware can get expensive. There are almost as many varieties of glasses as there are styles of beer. I remember when the…

Here’s something fun for the month of September. I have a copy of “The American Brew” DVD to give away to one reader this month. This documentary delves into the history of beer in America. It contains appearances by Fritz Maytag, Garrett Oliver, Charl…

The Baron von Steuben Oktoberfest is now available from Blue & Gray Brewing Company. Brewed in March and cold lagered over the Summer, this limited beer is for sale in September and typically sells out by the end of the month. I shared some of this…

Bryan at “In The ‘Burg” brings word of the passing of two key figures in the Fredericksburg restaurant scene.On August 18, Samuel T. Emory of Sammy T’s passed away. Dr. Emory opened Sammy T’s in 1980 as a groundbreaking restaurant featuring a selection…

This will be a 3-day weekend for many in folks in the U.S. While you enjoy some craft beer with friends, please be responsible and safe. In Richmond, the Capital Ale House “Beer Geek Week” continues through Sunday, August 31. In Fredericksburg, the Blu…

Nelson County Life, a print and online “lifestyle magazine” covering events in Nelson County, VA, has been keeping local residents up on the progress of the Devil’s Backbone Brewery.Check out the articles linked below for pictures from the brewery.Prog…

I came across this interestingly labeled structure today. Any observant folks in the Fredericksburg area know where it’s located, and what it is?Post your answers in the comments. No prizes, just that personal good feeling of being right. 🙂

I’ve written on the prospects for beer-related tourism a number of times recently. I once mused “I look forward to the day I’m following hop-emblazoned signs through the Virginia countryside.” According to an article at NewsVirginian.com, that dream is…

I was alerted to this news via DC-Beer, and it is confirmed by this posting on the Old Dominion Brewing Company website:Coastal Brewing Company has decided to close the Old Dominion Brewpub in Ashburn, VA, which the company acquired in 2007 with the ac…