by Jeff Maisey | Mar 23, 2017 | Beer News, Drink
By Jeff Maisey Craft beer festivals and events are all the rage these days, but with everyone and his brother producing such festivities offering an experience that is unique and enticing is harder to pull off. Greg White knows a thing or two about this. White is the...
by Jeff Maisey | Feb 14, 2017 | Beer News, Drink
Compiled by Staff Looking for something new to try from your favorite Coastal Virginia Breweries? Here’s a healthy sampling to get you started. Alewerks: Bitter Valentine Release Date: Early February Double IPA. 8.3% Alc by Vol Our Double IPA starts with strong...
by Jeff Maisey | Dec 28, 2016 | Drink, Wine & Spirits
By Jim Roberts Owen and Kara King delivered the first 60 cases of Ironclad Distillery Co.’s small-batch bourbon to Virginia’s Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control in October. “As we unloaded it and took it in to their big warehouse, we’re both getting misty-eyed,”...
by Jeff Maisey | Dec 14, 2016 | Drink, News, News & Views
By Staff O’Connor Brewing Company won its second consecutive Golden Tap Award on December 13 with a total score of 23.5 points. They were followed by Smartmouth Brewing Company (19 points), Alewerks Brewing (15.5 points), Big Ugly Brewing Company (14.5 points) and...
by Jeff Maisey | Dec 1, 2016 | Drink, Festivals, Wine & Spirits
By Jeff Maisey Domenick Fini spent the past 20-some years working in various capacities to bring the general public such award-winning events as the Town Point Virginia Wine Festival, Virginia Beer Festival, Harborfest and Bayou Boogaloo & Cajun Music Festival....
by Jeff Maisey | Oct 13, 2016 | Beer News, Drink, News, News & Views
By Jeff Maisey Green Flash Brewing Company’s official Virginia Beach grand opening is Sunday, November 13. The long awaited date is the day after the brewery’s breast cancer awareness event, Treasure Chest Fest, which has been held the past two years on the field...