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publisher’s NOTE Love is in the air at Virginia Craft Beer Magazine! We are smitten with all of the amazing beertenders (bartenders at breweries) working the taprooms at breweries across the Commonwealth! In our annual feature “Beertenders We Love,” we’ll showcase some of these friendly, hardworking individuals who keep the beer flowing, offer recommendations to guests, and make sure the customers are happy. We have asked brewery managers and owners as well as our social media fans to share their favorites. You’ll find several pages highlighting the results. Be sure to show your beertender some love the next time you visit your local brewery!

In Brew News, Alewerk’s Bitter Valentine turns 10 this year! Read why there’s much to love about this fan favorite beer and accompanying merchandise. Hardywood Park Craft Brewery re-brands and we’ll tell you why they love their new identity. Plus, Charlottesvile breweries Champion Brewing Company and Reason Beer merge to create a match made in Heaven.

If a career in beer is what you are looking for this year, you’ll love our two articles highlighting different paths in the craft beer industry. Writers Jeff Evans and Chuck Triplett introduce us to Tommy Cawley and his journey from working in the restaurant business to repping beloved, Northern Virginia brewery Lost Rhino Brewing Company. And, Michael Jarvis tells about a beer-loving couple who work for competing beer distributors.

Our brewery profile showcases WAR Craft Brewery in Culpeper. Writer Jennifer Waldera tells us about this family-operated farm brewery which offers beer, wine, cider, and several delicious food set against the backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The bucolic setting, breathtaking views, and cozy tasting room make this the perfect place for an afternoon date!

As always, our Brewery Guide is great resource for helping you plan your next adventure as you seek out your next crushable beer. Safe travels!

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Bitter Valentine Turns 10 Staff Report

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lewerks Brewing Company’s seasonally celebrated Bitter Valentine turns 10 this February 14, and the Williamsburg brewery is going all out with branding merchandise.

“The goal every year for Bitter Bitter Valentine’s new glassware.

Valentine merch is to create something that feels new while remaining loyal to the grumpy cupid irrevocably bound to this beer,” said Michael Claar, Alewerks’ Operations Director. “Our team has done a spectacular job of modernizing the Bitter Valentine imagery while remaining faithful to the original inspiration. This year, we have two new T-shirts and a gorgeous fullcolor glass that is selling out fast.”

Bitter Valentine is a lovely DIPA and is Alewerks’ best selling beer packaged in 16-oz cans. This year, there are four variants: the return of Hazy Valentine and Strata Valentine and the newest siblings, Sabro Valentine and Lil’ Bitter, a more sessionable 5% IPA in 12oz cans, available exclusively at the main taproom and the Alewerks L.A.B. “There is a perfect balance of richness without being too heavy and citrus without being too fruity,” Claar said. “Bitter Valentine is brewmaster Geoff Logan’s masterpiece.”

Hardywood Rebrands

Hardywood Park Craft Brewery has cut down the longstanding tree logo as its deep-rooted brand identity and opted for a sheered red sheep trotting on what looks like a barrel.

Brand re-fresh initiatives are somewhat common among craft breweries in an effort to appear fresh and new. Starr Hill, Legend, and others led the way in Virginia. Hardywood, founded in 2011, used its 10th anniversary year to birth the idea.

Owners Patrick Murtaugh and Eric McKay spent time on a sheep farm in Australia, where they discovered hand-crafted beer made by the farm’s owner, David Crawford. Hardywood was the name of the farm.

“We love that our new identity speaks to where we come from, but we also believe it points towards our growth. Simply showing that we have evolved as a brand and are here to stay,” said Murtaugh.

Hardywood Park Craft Brewery’s success in Richmond and beyond has been anything but sheepish.

If anything, the new logo gives the brewery a more European vibe. We wonder if they might hang a little plastic sheep around the bottle neck of each beer like Celebrator.

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Reason & Champion Merge

Reason Beer and Champion Brewing Company have merged, though each brand and its recipes will remain unaltered.

“It’s an exciting opportunity for two like-minded local companies to combine to be better together,” said Champion CEO Hunter Smith.

“Both brands are community-focused and philanthropic; it will be incredible to see our joint impact. Champion and Reason also have complementary beer portfolios and we look forward to seeing each other’s success under one ownership and management team.”

Water’s End: Where Chicken & Beer Meet Water’s End Brewery announced plans to expand into downtown Fredericksburg in partnership with Hot Chickn Kitchn. The brewpub will be housed in Fredericksburg Square, a circa 1854 former townhouse with two ballrooms and high ceilings.

This will be Water’s End Brewery’s third location. It also operates taprooms in Lake Ridge and Potomac Mills.

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Blue Mountain Brewery is partnering with the Thomas Jefferson Foundation to create Monticello Mountain Ale. Aside from an April release date, details — including the recipe — are being kept under wraps. Look for our feature on the ale in our April/May issue.

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A Local Boy Selling Local Beer T

By Jefferson Evans and Chuck Triplett

ommy Cawley was born in Alexandria, grew up in Fairfax Station, and went to Woodson High School. So, it seems pretty apropos that he would end up a sales rep for a Northern Virginia brewery, Ashburn’s Lost Rhino Brewing Company. As a beer drinker, early favorites included beers from Baltimore’s Union Craft Brewing and Salisbury’s Evolution Craft Brewing, but over time his choices came from closer to home, such as from Solace Brewing Company, Ocelot Brewing Company, and Port City Brewing Company – all NoVa breweries. The other thing Tommy realized was he wanted to work in an industry where he could expect to interact with customers as part of a job.

That latter realization led Tommy to Coastal Carolina University in South Carolina, studying Resort & Tourism Management and working for Marriott. After college, a neighbor back home provided an opportunity at a company that handled transportation logistics for sporting events, trade shows, and similar affairs. The job meant hard work for 14 to 16 hours a day, but it was exciting and allowed him to travel and meet famous people such as Mark Cuban and actor Jon Hamm of Mad Men. Eventually, Tommy was ready for something a bit less demanding, but working as an IT recruiter proved not a very good fit and after one cold call too many, it was time to move on. Even during that time, there had been side jobs as a server or bartender and then, a new opportunity arose in that a coworker was the son of Bruce Catts, owner of a Foster’s Grill location off Eisenhower Avenue in Alexandria, VA. Bruce was impressed enough by Tommy to offer him the General Managers job even though Tommy had limited work experience compared to a normal GM’s resume.

So…it worked. Tommy learned quickly and enjoyed the challenge. He particularly enjoyed being able to change a bland tap list where Yuengling was the most interesting offering to a list including NoVa beers from breweries such as Port City and old favorites such as Evolution. Beer sales increased 200% compared to the previous year and Tommy and the owner noticed the life injected into the evening crowd, leading to adding extra draft lines. Then…COVID. A major nearby source of business, the Patent & Trademark Office, transitioned essentially all its employees to working at home, a huge hit even before taking into account all the other pandemic effects. Tommy’s hours dropped to around 20 per week, working on skeleton crews which allowed less time for the fun interaction with customers Tommy enjoys so much. Despite how he enjoyed his time at Foster’s Grill, he started considering options.

Enter an ad for a sales rep position with Lost Rhino. Interviews with company President Dave Hoffman and a sales manager followed. When a quick job offer didn’t happen, Tommy was persistent. He knew he didn’t have the craft beer experience of some but he liked the idea of working for a well-established company with strong brand recognition, and the vibe he got of a company where one wasn’t a small cog in a very big machine (a feeling reinforced by Dave Hoffman occasionally joining employees like Tommy to meet with and talk to folks reps like Tommy interact with on the job). Initial time was split between working the tap room (to better learn the products he sells) and -8-

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Tommy Cawley reps Lost Rhino draft options to Capital Ale House in Fairfax. Photo by Jefferson Evans

training for the sales rep position. The job has the challenges you would expect when you cover an area that includes potentially 1,500 accounts, but Tommy enjoys it. Working events like tap takeovers or tastings at places such as Total Wine adds additional variety and Tommy tells me, “I like that Lost Rhino does charity events where I get to spend time with people like [former Washington Redskin] Fred Smoot.” A normal day means visiting 15 to 20 accounts and doing a job he was meant for. That makes those days very good days.

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hey met over beer, their wedding reception was held at a brewery, and now, they both work full time for two different beer distributors based in Northern Virginia.

Yes, Matt and Kelsey Totman of Leesburg clearly have found a common tie that binds: a love for beer.

Originally from California, Kelsey moved to Virginia in 1999.

After attending Clarke County public schools, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Shenandoah University. “I never seriously pursued nursing,” Kelsey explains. “It was bad timing.”

Instead, she fell in love with craft beer working as a bartender at Dogfish Head Alehouse in Fairfax. “I went on to be the bar manager at Leesburg Public House. In January 2015, I was bartending there when Matt came in for a Miller Lite and a burger.” Matt, who graduated from Loudoun County high and worked in Purcellville most of his career, was co-owner of Purcellville Marketplace from 1995-2017. They were both “locals” with common friends and had met briefly. Then Matt stopped in.

“We just talked and he asked if I’d like to go grab a drink after my shift,” Kelsey says. “We met at a TGI Fridays afterwards.”

They married in San Diego, California on the beach in 2017. “We had our wedding reception at Ballast Point Brewing,” Kelsey says. “We had small events set up, kayaking in the ocean, lunch at Stone Brewing, and small get-togethers leading up to the wedding. After that, Matt and I spent a week in Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic.”

Matt was working at Public House with Kelsey when he met the on-premise manager at Premium Distributors of Virginia and applied for the job. Kelsey followed suit in October 2019 and joined Hop and Wine Beverage. She says, “ I knew a lot of the guys from Hop and Wine from my years as a buyer and I have always had an appreciation for them and their portfolio. I worked most of my life in the restaurant business but was looking for a change in schedule and work-life balance.”

Although they work in the same industry, their companies operate in very different ways. Kelsey says, “Hop and Wine focuses on smaller, more boutique breweries and works with them to grow their brand, while Premium has well-known brands that have already made a big presence in the market. Both companies are unique and essential in their own ways.” Premium sells and distributes the largest portfolio of import, craft, and domestic beers in Virginia, according to its website. They deliver 19 million cases of beer each year to more than 7,600 retailers across 26 counties in Virginia.

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knowledge and education. Maine Brewing was one of our first trips together and they make great beer. Solace is local and delicious! I feel like we work hand-in-hand with our breweries.

We are all out here with a common goal to sell great beer! I would say our more local breweries are my closest “partners” because they are boots on the ground with us day-in and day-out. They are always willing to meet up and hit accounts or host our company at the brewery. We all work hard but we have fun. Solace, Port City, Aslin, Ocelot, and Mustang Sally have great local spots.

Matt likes craft beers also, but clearly has a traditional favorite.

“Miller Lite. It’s my go-to, tried and true,” he says. “Lagunitas has a great vibe and has a great location in Chicago. Ballast Point I like because it’s where we celebrated our wedding. But, Miller Lite has always been a staple in my life: They call me ‘Miller Matt.’ I’ve also enjoyed getting to know more local breweries like Old Ox, Atlas, and Fair Winds Brewing Company. I’d say we are more of a partnership.”

Their exact “beer jobs” also differ. Matt says, “My job is based solely on-premise while Kelsey is a hybrid account manager and deals with wine along with craft beer.” Kelsey agrees, “A typical day for me starts at grocery stores. We merchandise and write orders then move on to convenience stores and bars and restaurants. There’s always something new to do. We write orders, plan events and deal with any issues our accounts may have with kegs or draft systems.”

Despite working for different companies in the beer industry, they do not see any professional conflicts. “We technically are competitors,” says Kelsey. “But, I like to think a rising tide lifts all boats.”

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s r e d n beerte Our popular, annual feature "Beertenders We Love" is back! A beertender (bartender at a brewery) can make or break your craft brewery experience. Beertenders are at the frontline of the brewery - the friendly face serving your beer and providing in-depth knowledge of the selections on tap, often providing recommendations to the novice or adventurous beer drinker.

As a salute to these all-important employees, we asked our fans on social media as well as those in management/ownership roles across Virginia to share with our readers their favorite, outstanding beertender.

Haley Williams

Legend Brewing Co., Richmond

Over the past three years, bartender and server Haley Williams has made quite an impact on Legend Brewing Co. Her extensive beer knowledge and welcoming demeanor has made her a crowd favorite at Legend. Haley is charismatic and passionate, and her positive attitude will make anyone feel at home when visiting the Pub. When she’s not behind the bar, Haley can be found getting creative designing chalkboard signs and custom mugs for Legend’s Mug Club members. She’s become a familiar face that everyone looks forward to seeing. Whether she is pouring beers, laughing with guests or helping the company and those around her, you can be sure that Haley will provide a true craft beer dining experience.

Sam Rahsman

Parkway Brewing Co, Salem

Sam Rahsman is undoubtedly a beertender that has been loved for many years among the Parkway Brewing Company family. Sam has worked in the tasting room since 2015, and his humor has provided endless laughs and good times.

Always good for a joke and a cheers, Sam is someone deeply cherished by customers and staff alike. When not behind the Parkway bar, Sam spends his time perfecting his cooking talents, spending time with his family, and of course being goofy with his girlfriend Kristine (another beertender we love!) and their adorable Australian Shepherd pup Luna.

We are so lucky to have Sam at Parkway Brewing Co. for all these years, and know he will always be part of our family no matter what path his life takes.

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Manny Moreira

Starr Hill Brewery, Charlottesville

Manny has been a rock-solid beertender who has been with our downtown taproom since the very beginning. Not only does he go the extra mile by unloading and putting away kegs, but he also hosts our fabulous weekly trivia nights. While sometimes sporting an electric Mohawk, he’s best known for truly catering to our customers’ beer needs. He loves to offer samples until he arrives at the perfect beer brand for each guest’s unique character and style.

Ashlee & Morgan COVA Brewing Company, Norfolk Ashlee and Morgan are both so personable and knowledgeable on all our beers. They always give the customers a great experience whether they’re a new guest or have been here tons of times!

These ladies know their beer and they love to share it with others.

Reyann Wintersgill Bald Top Brewing, Madison Reyann, affectionately called Rey, is a graduate student, our social media manager and one of our Tap Barn servers. Rey is customer experience focused, a complete team player, and excellent communicator. Customers love her for her welcoming call-out as they enter our Tap Barn and for her beer knowledge. Having 20 beers on tap requires that she and her colleagues are up to speed on our daily offerings. She personifies Bald Top’s values and we are proud to have her on our team!

Matt O’Grady Nansemond Brewing Station, Suffolk Matt has been a staple of the brewery since he joined a year ago. Great conversations and excellent beer knowledge of the beers on tap! Come on down to Suffolk and say hello to him!!

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Alexandria Pamp Mackenzie Cowcer Elation Brewing, Norfolk MAC is the BEST beertender!

Upon entering the Elation tasting room, one might NOTICE THIS Bunyan-esque stature of one particular beertender.

Approaching with eager caution, you’re greeted with an enthusiastic Hello! This HIGHLAND fellow is the first to give a ROSE to the ladies of Larchmont. Mackenzie, or Big Mac for short (Mac Daddy if ya nasty) has been with us since the beginning and is surely the beertender we love most!

Smartmouth Brewing Company, Norfolk Alley is a rock star! She joined our Smartmouth team during COVID and has been a happy, smiley face behind the bar for all of our customers. She is always willing to lend an extra hand to anyone on our team and does it with enthusiasm and without complaining. She stepped up and was a leader when our team was without a manager, performing extra duties without being asked. While her other passion is her coffee (Pamp Coffee), she knows our beers and can help customers find the right style that they will enjoy. She has a way of describing them which makes them approachable for the newest beer drinker or the regular who is in every week. Our customers constantly comment about the cheerful beertender behind the bar. Go Alley!

Chris Rossie Starr Hill Brewery Tysons Biergarten, previously Crozet & Charlottesville, Tysons When we learned that Chris was moving to DC, we didn’t hesitate to offer him a position at our newest rooftop Biergarten. Chris has always been a favorite of our regulars, and he is fantastic at making each customer feel empowered to choose the beer that best suites their tastes. He’s patient, kind, and funny! He has been a fantastic addition to each taproom he has worked with, and we never want to let him go! He also sometimes gets confused as Ted Lasso, and he won’t mind if you call him by the popular show’s namesake.

Kailyn Henson Settle Down Easy Brewing Co., Falls Church Kailyn is one of our most tenured employees and delivers the VERY best service to our customers! She joined the team in January 2019, three months after we opened, and quickly became a FAN FAV! Her personality, charm, and beer acumen allow her to connect on a personal level with our staff and customers! She is the first to volunteer and the last one to leave, making sure the tap room is clean and secure! Our brewery is a better place when Kailyn is behind the bar! Customers come to the tasting room just to visit Kailyn! Cheers!

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Marlene Seale

Three Roads Brewing Company, Lynchburg

One of our favorite beertenders in Lynchburg is Marlene! Plan your next visit into the taproom and look for her infectious smile and positive attitude! She is a hard-working woman who is always ready to serve up a great conversation and even better craft brews. When you walk into the taproom and see Marlene behind the bar, you can be sure that your day will be infinitely better. We appreciate her consistency and commitment to the Three Roads Brewing family, and we would not be who we are today without her.

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Michaela Wilcox & Victoria Howell MoMac Brewing Company, Portsmouth “Michaela is always very attentive to her customers and makes the visit to the brewery a wonderful experience.”

— Denise Lohr

“Michaela is nly the best beertender around the 757 at the one and only MoMac Brewing Company! Not only can she pour a good beer, but she can deliver the ins and outs of what a good beer entails. I am proud to call her my wife, but not only because she is my wife, but the fact that she pulls double duty.

She also works as a veterinarian technician. She is a great beertender and supports and loves the fur babies that we love and care for!”

– Austin Wilcox

Shannon Waggoner

Precarious Beer Project

Shannon gets a ton of love in the taproom and on social media. He not only bartends, but he is also co-taproom supervisor and has been at the Precarious Beer Hall since opening, after jumping over from bartending at The Amber Ox. We also just had him join us brewing a beer of his own in which his friend, artist John Airo, drew him for the label. He’s an allaround awesome dude who deserves the nod!

Kristin Robinson Lost Barrel Brewing, Middleburg Kristin has been with us since we opened.

On many a day at Lost Barrel Brewing, hers will be the face that greets you at our front bar. With her friendly smile, it is no wonder many of our regulars know her by name.

By nature, Kristin is sweet and patient, making customers comfortable asking questions, and taking their time with their beer selection. With her knowledge of our beers, Kristen always helps customers find their perfect choice. At Lost Barrel Brewing, we are proud to have such a great bartender provide a first impression.

“Michaela and MoMac go together like peanut butter and jelly! Of course, she knows every brew on tap at all times (as every employee should), but her attention to detail and knowledge of what’s going on in and around the brewery is second to none!”

– Antonia Gallegos

“Michaela is the best beertender I’ve met in years.

She greets you with the best smile and always gives you amazing service. She definitely has you leaving wanting to come back for more. She works hard to make sure everyone is taken care of and still is attentive to you. She knows her beer and is fantastic at figuring out what is best for you.”

– Chloe Bondurant

“Michaela and Victoria from MoMac Brewing Company are my favorite beertenders. They are great with people and always behind the bar with a smile. One being a member of the Armed forces and the other a former member, they both continue to provide valuable service to the community.”

– William Goddard

“Victoria - She is the Best! Cheers and Chugs!”

– Charles Ray Montgomery III

“Victoria at MoMac Brewing is the best of the best beertenders. She knows beer and willingly shares her expert knowledge with her patrons. She not only will pour you a perfect pint, but she is quick to smile and brighten your day with a witty story or a laugh. She definitely makes the regulars and the new patrons happy and coming back for more.

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Alexandra Cantwell Benchtop Brewing Company, Norfolk “She’s got a world of knowledge about beer and hops, a warm and inviting personality, and she’s been a favorite in the industry for years now.”

– Chelsea Erin

“Alexandra will go above and beyond to find that unicorn beer. She’s also a wealth of knowledge when it comes to hops and knowing just what you’re looking for.”

– Audrey Fussell

“Girl’s got an almost encyclopedic knowledge of hop profiles, remembers what I like, and always suggests something I end up loving.

And, she does it all with a smile.”

– Tyque Douthett

Evan Lester Three Roads Brewing Company, Farmville Evan Lester, hailing from Chester, VA, is an Alum of Hampden-Sydney College in Farmville, VA. He began his Beertending journey here at Three Roads Brewing last year and holds-fast to the fact that this is the most fun in a job he has ever had.

Beertending keeps him busy, but never becomes overwhelming. This opportunity has given him on the job leadership training, developed his communication as well as service skills while having the freedom to be himself and do his job well in a manner that serves the customer as well as our establishment here at Three Roads Brewing.

His favorite Three Roads brew is the Foglight Baltic Porter and he also enjoys the Last Leaf (Maple Brown Ale) from Starr Hill Brewery.

Ronnie Bourgoin Buggs Island Brewing, Clarksville Ronnie is a bomb diggity beertender! He has an amazing memory when it comes to customers and what they drink.

He is always friendly and upbeat! If you ever meet Ronnie, you will never forget him!

Gladys Castellon Starr Hill Brewery Tyson’s Biergarten, Tysons

Allison Rowell South Street Brewing, Charlottesville “She’s funny, friendly, knows her beers, came up with an amazing beer float that was delicious, fun to be around, and can tell you all you wanted to know about foraging mushrooms. I give her a 12/10!

– @doahimagery

“100% agreed! Allison is lovely, SoSt is lovely, win win win!

– @jayourbee

“Allie Pamp from Smartmouth’s Norfolk Tasting Room. Super friendly and knowledgeable, goes out of her way to customers whether regulars or newcomers. Always has a smile and glad to help!

– Greg Hartman

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Gladys is a Jill of all trades. She greets every guest at this sunny rooftop location with a genuine smile and cheerful hello. She seriously knows her beer, and she will sling both our all-access brands and exclusive pilot brews with a sense of professionalism and deep knowledge of the process behind each brew. When she’s not running her own popular beer-focused Instagram account, she’s managing our Tyson’s feed. She’s a true backbone of our newest taproom.

Casey Williams Water’s End Brewery, Lake Ridge Casey has been behind the bar for four years, knows all our regulars by name and always gives new customers a great experience. You can always count on Casey to hold it down behind the bar and to have a great time with you when she’s on the other side!

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Troy Jones Maltese Brewing Company, Fredericksburg “Troy makes everyone feel like a regular as soon as you walk through the door. Very educated on the offerings and different beer styles.

– Bobby Cook

Beth is not only a beertender we LOVE, but also an important part of our taproom team! Beth’s commitment sees her slinging beer, keeping up with our regulars, helping coordinate beer pick up for our Horizon Society, and so much more on top of a 40 hour work week for her day job. Come see Beth behind the bar weeknights, weekends, and at our big events.

Rob Schonberger has worked at the Port City Brewing Company Tasting Room for over 8 years now. There is a huge chance that if you’ve gone on a Port City tour, Rob was the one giving that tour. We’ve loved watching him express his passion for the industry through his beer service in our tasting room. Always eager to share our ‘brewery magic’ with every guest that walks through the door and make every moment a teachable moment. His positivity and kindness are contagious, and we wouldn’t be the same without him.

Craig T. Hawksbill Brewing Company, Luray Craig was born and raised in Luray, but he spent 12 years away in Seattle and Chicago, returning last year to join the team at Hawksbill Brewing Company. Since he is from Luray, he has the inside track on what makes the town so special, but his experiences make it easy to connect and talk with locals and tourists from all over about their travels. Beyond the customer connection, Craig says he enjoys being part of the brewery, “an amazing team that is invested and involved in the community, participating and hosting a variety of local events.” His favorite Hawksbill brews are the Bearfence Black Lager and the 7 Days a Wheat watermelon ale – both seasonal beers, but he is primed any time to make a recommendation that will suit any taproom visitor’s tastes!

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Tatia Elisaveta Reaver Beach NFK, Norfolk “Tatia is the quintessential beertender, always ready with a smile, a silly story, and a solid beer recommendation. I’d follow her anywhere.”

– Melissa Legler

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Lexi is a fellow William & Mary alum with roots in New York City whose passion for craft beer is regularly on display, whether sharing a round in one Williamsburg or the other.

Lexi is The Virginia Beer Company’s Taproom Lead and helps both front & back sides of the brewery to make sure taps are clean, menus are updated, and the beers are ready to flow. Lexi has also taken the lead on keeping VBC’s chalkboard game on point, and our brewery is absolutely a more colorful place because of Lexi’s presence.

Ryan Steffen Beale’s, Bedford Ryan joined the Beale’s BEER team on a BUSY Friday night in the summer of 2021. He came in for a shadow shift and inadvertently was tossed in the deep end. Lucky for us this man could swim and he’s been killing it ever since! Ryan had just moved from Cincinnati to Bedford with his husband John. Ryan said during his interview that he had been to Beale’s many times and always thought it would be fun place to work.

That fun has only been amplified by Ryan’s presence not to mention outstanding customer service skills. Ryan has been an asset in every department. From bar to kitchen to brewery. Oh and that one time he filled in for our Pitmaster when he hurt his back. We are so thankful to have him on our team!

Helen Keeling Big Ugly Brewing, Chesapeake Helen is an original Big Ugly Beertender.

It is often joked that she started as a volunteer and just never left. After almost 7 years, we could not imagine Big Ugly without her presence. She has a passion for craft beer and happens to be one of the nicest people we know. If you have ever met Helen, you know that she is absolutely obsessed with all dogs. She is the first one out from behind the bar with treats in hand to say hello and offer belly rubs. She is beloved by guests and staff. Her heart is as big as her personality and is always up to support a cause. She has shaved her head twice for St. Baldricks to support childhood cancer research. We couldn’t imagine our taproom without her.

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Morgan Scott Stable Craft Brewing, Waynesboro Morgan heads up Stable Craft’s beertenders and tops off our farm fresh beer with a smile and a ray of sunshine - every time she pours a beer. Having worked in the F&B industry for over 14 years, Morgan’s professional demeanor and pleasant can-do attitude make her our Stable Craft Rock Star. On her days off, Morgan enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading a good book, and cooking. Her favorite beer of all time is the Night Latch American Stout from my favorite brewery.

Lorrie Thompson & Trystan Davies Basic City Beer Co., Waynesboro “Lorrie and Trystan are very warm and welcoming, greeting people with great big smiles as customers walk through the door. They take the time to get to know their regular customers, and often have their favorite beer just about poured as they hit the bar stool.

I always look forward to seeing them when I stop in for a beer as I know they will make me feel at home and make me laugh.”

– Faith Mawyer

Jake Starrrett Lost Barrel Brewing, Middleburg Jake is our part time volunteer firefighter and part time beertender. When he is in the building, he brings his smile and friendly personality. Not only do we love him, but our guests do too. He makes every customer interaction memorable, so much so that they always try to get him to sit and have a beer with them. Drop by yourself and you’ll see right away why he embodies the friendliness and fun loving environment we try to create at Lost Barrel Brewing.

Nicole Barnett Long Way Brewing, Radford “Nicole is the Taproom manager at Long Way Brewing. She is friendly, funny, and the girl knows her beer!

She’s also adept at blending brews!

Huge part of that brewery’s success!”

– Jeff Klepping

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Wes Cesafsky Apocalypse Ale Works & Beer Garden, Forest Wes always does his best to provide an experience at AAW. Whether educating the customer on what they’re purchasing or quickly displaying his cunning sarcasm, he is truly a ‘one-of-a-kind’ experience. His service is fast, but not as fast as his banter. He’s a great friend, willing to listen to the serious conversations, but ready to lighten the mood with a joke.

His authenticity is a lot like Gandhi- that is, if Gandhi routinely laughed at your expense.

Made crude jokes and innuendos. And encouraged you to be less frugal.

Jenna Koon Tradition Brewing Company, Newport News Since joining the Tradition family in September 2020, Jenna has quickly become a standout behind the bar and behind the scenes.

She was recently promoted to Lead Beertender and was added to our marketing crew in late 2021. She is quick to greet customers and assist with their beer selections. Her infectious smile and warm personality have helped her shine behind the bar. When not behind the bar, you will see her helping out at almost all Tradition events or working diligently on the company website and many other projects. Jenna enjoys visiting other breweries across the state especially those in her hometown of Charlottesville, VA. Jenna also enjoys attending concerts and spending time outdoors with her two rescue dogs, Ronan and Penny. You’ll find Jenna in the taproom every Wednesday and Thursday plus the occasional weekend evening.

Tina Mann BrewHaHa Brewing Company, Elkton Tina is not just another beautiful smiling face. She knows how to sling a beer, and we don’t mean all over you. Along with her perfect pours, she also knows how to serve up a big dish of hospitality, welcoming all of BrewHaHa’s amazing guests with great conversations and a delicious cold one.

Greg Reynolds Beltway Brewing Company,Sterling In 2020, Greg retired from a 40-year career in Corporate Finance and decided to “lean in” to his craft beer hobby. A home brewer for more than 10 years, and a craft beer enthusiast for even longer, he decided that the best way to spend his retirement years would be to find a “hobby job.” At first, he worked in a bottle shop, selling over 750 different craft beers, leading beer tastings, and filling growlers. However, he wanted to get closer to the source, and eventually found his way to Beltway, first as a bartender and a brewing assistant and then as Taproom Manager. His passion for craft beer and his knowledge of beer styles and brewing methods allows him to engage our customers in their own craft beer journey. Greg anticipates their wants and needs, and he is always one step ahead of making sure the guest is impressed and happy with their experience.

Alex Langelotti Gloucester Brewing Company, Gloucester Alex is one of the veteran beertenders here at Gloucester Brewing Company.

He has been with the company since the beginning, and he is known as the “go to guy” behind the bar.

He’s a hardworking, dedicated beertender and it shows through his craft beer knowledge. If you were to ask Alex what his favorite brew here at Gloucester Brewing Company is, without hesitation, he would tell you it’s our Shucking Good Oyster Stout. If he’s not working in the taproom, you can find him exploring other craft breweries in the area chasing the perfect brew.

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WAR Craft Scores a Direct Hit

By Jennifer Waldera

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WAR Craft Brewery is a hit with couples with its rural setting, wine, and low ABV beers.

hile the last few years may not have been the start to the contemporary roaring ‘20s that we all had hoped for, some brave souls have marched on, pursuing their dreams and entrepreneurship in one of the most challenging times to open new spots. Bradley Stepp, of WAR Craft Brewery in Culpeper County, did just that.

Opened in July of 2021, WAR Craft Brewery’s name incorporates an acronym (Winery At Rapidan). However, the name also relates to Stepp’s prior military service and he incorporates that into his brews as well.

“I was a counterintelligence special agent in the military, so a lot of our beers have cool names,” said Stepp.

The disabled combat veteran-owned business is a family operation that is not only a brewery but a winery and cidery as well, offering over 35 types of drinks in their tasting room. In addition to Stepp, his wife Amanda, daughters Cassidy and Madison, mother-in-law Elizabeth Haggadone, father-in-law Randy Haggadone, and family member Brennan King all contribute to the process of making WAR Craft Brewery work on their family’s property, Culpeper County Line Farm.

“It’s a dream of ours to have our own business,” Stepp said.

Prior to opening WAR Craft, Stepp had been home-brewing for 15 years but also worked at a variety of other breweries, including helping to open Adventure Brewing in Stafford. He and his wife paired his knowledge and passion for brewing with her extensive background in the service industry to create an experience for visitors to the brewery tucked away in Culpeper near the Blue Ridge Mountains.

“My wife comes from the service industry and is familiar with people’s taste and habits.

I’ve traveled all over the world and I’ve noticed that people here are being conditioned to a low standard of craft beer and wanted to change that. We wanted to expand and explode what

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people have expected from a craft brewery,” explained Stepp.

Stepp’s approach to brewing is about keeping flagship styles (eg, hefeweizen, IPA, stout) on tap, while also frequently changing the recipes and flavors. From additions like lavender to coriander, or a different flavor like for holidays, an oatmeal stout in Irish Whiskey barrels or flavors of gingerbread, Stepp enjoys experimenting and offering variety.

“We are always moving the target and the goalpost. I’ll keep a favorite style on but when that keg runs out - I don’t like to make the same thing twice. I won’t brew it again unless I really want to.

I might brew another IPA - it just may be a little different. This is a place you want to go if you get bored easily and want a new thing to try. People are falling in love with renditions of every beer.”

Stepp is also passionate about maintaining the craft of brewing, ensuring that ingredients are as pure and local as possible, and that the labor is handmade, not machinated.

“If you’re not grinding it, not mashing it, and machines are doing it for you, it’s not craft.You also want to know that the grains and hops are from here and I do as much of that as I can. We do use our own well water, which is the best well water in the county and it’s kind of like Colorado, being next to the creeks on the mountain so you’re getting the best water.”

Stepp also focuses on making sessionable brews, noting that the brewery is in a spot with such incredible views, paired with the brewery’s rustic ambience, outdoor games, and quaint tasting room that guests will want to spend time enjoying the space.

“We’re not a corner bar. We are a boutique with small batch craft beers. When we started, we aimed low [ABV] — we wanted beers to be around 4%. Most breweries are 6% or more and then you’re bloated and you have to drive —- this is a place you want to spend hours in.”

Wine is part of the brewery’s acronym, but they aren’t producing their own just yet, with vines only a year and half old. However, they have partnered with Old House Vineyard as well as Effingham to provide high quality wine in their tasting room as well.

“We have a ‘93 96-point wine — you wouldn’t expect that here.

Excellent Nortons and Merlots are here from those vineyards.”

In addition to an abundance of beer, wine, and cider, the brewery also offers up a number of food options. Their charcuterie can be a quality pairing for the beer and wine alike, but the brewery also offers a full BBQ menu including ribs, brisket, brats, pulled pork, pimento cheese, and flatbread pizzas.

While WAR Craft Brewery is still in its early stages, there are an abundance of future goals from continuing to expand their boutique tasting experience to offering new and exciting events.

In addition, Stepp is applying for a distiller’s license with the hopes of using the farm’s fruit and other abundant crops to distill liquors like apple pie and butterscotch moonshine, apple brandy, wheat whiskey, bourbon, vodka, and gin.

In addition, WAR Craft has recently expanded its hours to be open later on Sunday, weeknights until 6 pm, and Friday and Saturday until midnight, but with the flexibility of staying open later if needed.

“If the beer’s flowing, we’re staying open,” Stepp says, enthusiastically.

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St. Patrick's Day at Three Roads Thurs., March 17

St. Patrick's Day Steal the Pint Night.

Three Roads Brewing Co. 1300 Court Street, Lynchburg 434.386.8153 • 3roadsbrewing.com

COASTAL VIRGINIA 7 Anniversary Weekend at Big Ugly th

Fri., Sat., & Sun., Feb. 4, 5, & 6

Join us for a weekend full of fun! We’ll have barrel aged beers, guest taps, food trucks, live music, axe throwing, and raffles.

Big Ugly Brewing 845 Battlefield Blvd. S., Chesapeake biguglybrewing.com

Bleak & Brewtal Strong Ale Festival at Reaver Beach NFK Sat., Feb. 5, 1-5pm

Join us for a boozy afternoon of good beer and fun! Featuring beer from 10+ breweries, live music, food trucks, axe throwing, and local vendors.

Reaver Beach NFK 3800 Colley Avenue, Norfolk

Bumbling Beetz Urban Market at Benchtop Sun., Feb. 6, 12-4pm

CENTRAL VIRGINIA Comedy Show at Three Roads Thurs., Feb. 10

Three Roads Brewing Co. 312 W. Third Street, Farmville 434.315.0471 • 3roadsbrewing.com

Historic Beer Tap Takeover at COTU Thurs., Feb. 10, 4-9pm

We’re taking the taps over with our Historic Beer Series beer! And, sit in for the final lecture (Patagonian Chicha – a traditional South American beverage) done in conjunction with Randolph Macon College from 7-8pm.

Center of the Universe Brewing 11293 Air Park Road, Ashland

River City Spirits Festival Sat., Feb. 12, 11am-5pm

Featuring 60+ Virginia craft spirits, local breweries, and wineries. Plus, live music, great food, and more! Proceeds benefit Giving Local.

Stony Point Fashion Park 9200 Stony Point Parkway, Richmond rivercityfestivals.com

Pi Day at Three Roads Mon., March 14

Enjoy a Pi Day special beer release.

Three Roads Brewing Co. 1300 Court Street, Lynchburg 434.386.8153 • 3roadsbrewing.com

Eat, Drink, & Be Irish Party at COTU Thurs., March 17, 4-9pm

We’re partnering with Legendary Provisions for food, beer, and live Irish music by Albafeire. Plus, we’ll have Bald Irishman Irish Red Ale and other Irish styles available on tap.

Center of the Universe Brewing 11293 Air Park Road, Ashland

St. Paddy’s at Random Row Sat., March 19, 12-4pm

Enjoy festive music by Albemarle Pipes and Drums and a Sub Stout or our Billy Pie special St. Paddy’s pizza pie!

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A collaboration with The Bumbling Beer to bring you a monthly celebration of all things plant based. Featuring local craft vendors, artists, and musicians.

Benchtop Brewing Company 1129 Boissevain Avenue, Norfolk

Reggae Brunch at Smartmouth Pilot House Sun., Feb. 6, 12-4pm

Featuring feel-good tunes & themed brunch menu by Donniefrys.

Smartmouth Pilot House 313 32nd Street, Virginia Beach

Valentine’s Jukebox Bingo Night at Alewerks L.A.B. Thurs., Feb., 10, 5-6:30pm

Come to the L.A.B. for a Valentine’s themed Jukebox Bingo! Listen to love filled classics, enjoy a few beers, and win some great prizes!

Alewerks L.A.B. 5715 Richmond Road, Williamsburg

Galentine’s Day Drag Brunch at O’Connor Sun., Feb. 13, 10am-1pm

Back by popular demand, we have the fabulous Jennifer Warner hosting Drag Brunch! Tickets are $50 and include a catered brunch, mimosas, and beer plus a fabulous show.

O’Connor Brewing Co. 211 W. 24th Street, Norfolk oconnorbrewing.com

Stoplight Valentine’s Social at The Vanguard Sun., Feb. 13, 4:30-8pm

Wear red if you are taken, yellow if it’s complicated, and green if you are single.

Dance performances and lessons with sounds of Bachata, Salsa, Merengue, and more! Plus, great food and drinks!

The Vanguard Brewpub & Distillery 504 N. King Street, Hampton

Elated Craft Market Sun., Feb. 20, 12-4pm

Featuring local craft vendors from the 757. Enjoy beer, food, and pizza while you shop!

Elation Brewing 5104 Colley Avenue, Norfolk

All About Beer Trivia at St. George Wed., Feb. 23, 6-9pm

Hosted by Matt Venzke, former Beer Drinker of the Year St. George Brewing Company 204 Challenger Way, Hampton

Brews & Barbies at Brass Cannon Fri., Feb. 25, 10pm

Hosted by the one and only Gillette Belladonna. She’s bringing an array of special guests too!

Purchase tickets at buytickets.at/ brasscannonbrewingco/628230 Brass Cannon Brewing 5476 Mooretown Road, Williamsburg

Elation’s 3rd Anniversary Sat., Feb. 26, 12pm

Featuring multiple local bands, new beers, and big-time specials!

Elation Brewing 5104 Colley Avenue, Norfolk

Shamrockin’ In Ghent Fri., March 11, 6-10pm

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a street party on Colley Avenue in Ghent! Enjoy local beer, food, and live music by the Fighting Jamesons and more.

Colley Avenue, between Shirley & Gates Avenue, Norfolk hope-house.org

Dark Knight of Winter Beer Festival at St. George Sat., March 12, 12-5pm

A dark beer festival featuring 20 plus Virginia craft breweries. Unlimited samples and festival glassware. Tickets - $35.

St. George Brewing Company 204 Challenger Way, Hampton

Elated Craft Market Sun., March 20, 12-4pm

Featuring local craft vendors from the 757.

Enjoy beer, food, and pizza while you shop!

Elation Brewing 5104 Colley Avenue, Norfolk

Dog Themed Trivia at St. George Wed, March 30, 6-9pm

Join us for a fun night filled with dog themed trivia and help support Animal Aid Society. A percentage of profits will help Animal Aid Society further its mission.

St. George Brewing Company 204 Challenger Way, Hampton

NORTHERN VIRGINIA Valentine’s Couples Dinner at Dirt Farm Brewing Sat., Feb. 12, 6:30-8:30pm and Mon., Feb. 14, 5-7pm & 7:30-9:30pm

Enjoy the skyline of the Loudoun Valley as you enjoy a four-course dinner, prepared

by Chef Justin Garrison, with a suggested beer pairing available upon request.

Tickets: $69.

Dirt Farm Brewing 18701 Foggy Bottom Road, Bluemont dirtfarmbrewing.com

Blue-Gray Brewery Collectibles Convention Sat., Feb. 19, 9am-3pm

Shop all types of beer-related items from historic to craft brews. Free admission.

Hilton Washington-Dulles Hotel 13869 Park Center Road, Herndon 267.221.8300 ohhugo1@aol.com

St. Patrick’s Day Party & Shooter McMunn’s Irish Stout Release at Lost Rhino Sat., March 12, 7:30am-6pm

Featuring Kegs & Eggs, live music by Something’s Brewing from 2-5pm, food specials, swag & giveaways AND the release of Shooter McMunn’s Irish Stout.

Lost Rhino Brewing Co. 21730 Red Rum Drive, Ashburn

Galentine’s Day Floral Arrangement Workshop at Lost Barrel Sun., Feb. 13, 12-1:30pm

Enjoy a Lost Barrel beverage and Blooms2U will provide fresh seasonal flowers and tips to create a mixed floral arrangement. Tickets: $50.

Lost Barrel Brewing 36138 John Mosby Highway, Middleburg

SHENANDOAH VALLEY Bonfire, Beer, & Bacon Bash at Stable Craft Sat., Feb. 5, 12pm

Enjoy our award-winning patio and firepits, chef-inspired specials, and live music.

Stable Craft Brewing 375 Madrid Rd., Waynesboro stablecraftbrewing.com

Love Potion Release at Stable Craft Fri., Feb. 11, 4pm

Love Potion Coconut Doppelbock 9.5% ABV with live music.

Stable Craft Brewing 375 Madrid Rd., Waynesboro stablecraftbrewing.com

Besties, Blooms, & Brew Workshop at Stable Craft Sat., Feb. 12, 2-4pm

Drink beer with your besties and create a beautiful Galentine’s arrangement with Harmony Harvest Farm.

Stable Craft Brewing 375 Madrid Rd., Waynesboro stablecraftbrewing.com

Presidents Weekend at Stable Craft Sat., Feb. 19

LumberJack & Jill Log Sawing Competition – Teams of Two – Log Sawing Competition Stable Craft Brewing 375 Madrid Rd., Waynesboro stablecraftbrewing.com

Steal the Glass at Stable Craft Wed., March 2, 4pm

Steal the Glass – St. Patrick’s Kick-Off Celebration.

Stable Craft Brewing 375 Madrid Rd., Waynesboro stablecraftbrewing.com

Beer Release at Stable Craft Fri., March 4

Irish Red Ale releases Stable Craft Brewing 375 Madrid Rd., Waynesboro stablecraftbrewing.com stablecraftbrewing.com

St. Patrick’s at Stable Craft Fri., March 11 - Sat., March 19

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day all week!

March 11 - Irish Cream Stout Release Party with live music from HoboJac. March 12 - Shenandoah Valley Pipe Band, 3-5pm, reubans, and Kilt Hiker on tap. March 17 - Live music by Cedar Top Cowboys, 6:30pm. March 19 - Bastard Bearded Irishmen Live, 8pm Stable Craft Brewing 375 Madrid Rd., Waynesboro stablecraftbrewing.com

In Partnership With:

A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this beer will be contributed to the Harriet Baskerville Incubation Program.

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Brewing Tree Beer Company

Kindred Spirits Brewing Company

Bryant's Brewing

Legend Brewing Company

Camp Trapezium

Lickinghole Creek Farm Brewery

Canon & Draw Brewing Company

Loose Shoe Brewing Company

9278 Rockfish Valley Hwy., Afton 540.381.0990

3224 East Branch Loop, Roseland 434.818.1215 • bryantscider.com 140 Union Hill Road, Amherst 434.381.2635 • trapeziumbrewing.com

1529 West Main Street, Richmond canonanddraw.beer

Castleburg Brewery & Taproom 1626 Owenby Lane, Richmond 23220 804.353.1256 • castleburgbrewery.com

Center of the Universe Brewing Company

APPALACHIA Busted Still Brewing Company 185 Homeplace Drive, Gate City • 276.210.6038

Lonesome Pine Brewing Company 15 East Main Street, Lebanon 276.274.3697

Painted Peak Brewing Company

386 Main Street, Tazewell 276.980.7325 • paintedpeakbrewing.com

Sugar Hill Brewing Company 16622 Broad Street, St. Paul 276.780.4397 • sugarhillbrewing.com

Right Mind Brewing Company

1410 S. Main Street, Blacksburg 540.552.7000 • facebook.com/leftysgrille

Rising Silo Brewing Company 2351 Glade Road, Blacksburg 410.596.1200

River Company Brewery

6633 Viscoe Road, Radford (Fairlawn) 540.633.3940 therivercompanybrewery.com

215C Washington Avenue, Colonial Beach 540.226.2114 colonialbeachbrewing.com

Main Line Brewery

1603 Ownby Lane, Richmond 804-387-9670

Meriwether Springs Vineyard & Brewery

1040 Owensville Road, Charlottesville 434.409.1435 • meriwethersprings.com

Midnight Brewery

2410 Granite Ridge Road, Rockville 804.356.9379 • midnight-brewery.com

Mt. Ida Reserve Tasting Room & Taphouse.

5600 Moonlight Drive, Scottsville 434.286.4282 • mountidareserve.com

Origin Beer Lab

4411 Zachary Taylor Highway, Mineral

Crazy Rooster Brewing Company

Patch Brewing Company

State Street Brewing

Decipher Brewing

Pro Re Nata Farm Brewery

Devils Backbone Brewing Company - Basecamp

Random Row Brewing Company

Wolf Hills Brewing Company

Bristol Station Brews & Taproom

Colonial Beach Brewing

198 Ambriar Plaza, Amherst 434-941-7345 • looseshoebrewing.com

3060 Riner Road, Christiansburg 540.835.3395 Sinklandfarmsbrewery.com

Sinkland Farms Brewery

7 Dogs Brewpub

3899 Eakin Farm Road, Blacksburg 540.961.0505 • beliveaufarm.com

324 6th Street, Charlottesville 434.295.2739 championbrewingcompany.com

4100 Knolls Point Drive, Goochland 804.314.4380 • lickingholecreek.com

106 S. Railroad Avenue, Ashland 804.368.0299 facebook.com/originbeerlab

BLUE RIDGE HIGHLANDS Beliveau Farm Brewery

Champion Brewing Co.

321 W. Seventh Street, Richmond 804.232.3446 • legendbrewing.com

Cooling Pond Brewery

801 State Street, Bristol 276.644.3380 • statestreetbrewing.com

360 W. Spring Street, Wytheville 276.228.0994 • 7dogsbrewpubva.com

11293 Air Park Road, Ashland 804.368.0299 • cotubrewing.com

12830 W. Creek Parkway, Goochland 804.708.0309 • kindredspiritsbrewing.com

350 Park Street, Abingdon 303.5508762 wolfhillsbrewing.com

CENTRAL VIRGINIA

1560 Oakbridge Drive, Powhatan 804.464.2958 • crazyroosterbrewing.com 1740 Broadway Street, Charlottesville 434.995.5777

200 Mosbys Run, Roseland 434.361.1001 • dbbrewingcompany.com

Dragon Run Brewing

1401 Centerville Road, Shacklefords 804.832.5285 • dragonrunbrewing.com

10271 Gordon Avenue, Gordonsville 540.466.8536 • patchbrewingco.com 6135 Rockfish Gap Turnpike, Crozet 434.823.4878 • prnbrewery.com 608 Preston Avenue, Charlottesville 434.284.8466 • randomrow.com

Reason Beer Co.

1180 Seminole Trail, #290, Charlottesville • reasonbeer.com

Richbrau Brewing Co.

Antioch Brewing Company

Extra Billy’s

Apocalypse Ale Works

Final Gravity Brewing Company

Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery

Bull & Bones Brewhaus

Ardent Craft Ales

Fine Creek Brewing Company

Rockfish Brewing Co.

Creek Bottom Brews

Bald Top Brewing Co.

Garden Grove Brewing and Urban Winery

Selvedge Brewing

41 Piedmont Avenue, Bristol 276.608.1220 • bristolbrew.com

Buffalo Mountain Brewery 332 Webbs Mill Road, Floyd 540.745.2491 buffalomountainbrewery.com

1470 S Main St., #120, Blacksburg 540.953.2855 • bullandbones.com

Palmyra 434.249.6727 • antiochbrews.com

1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest 434.258.8761 • endofbadbeer.com 3200 W. Leigh Street, Richmond 804.359.1605 • ardentcraftales.com

307 Meadow Street, Galax 276.236.BEER (2337) cbbrew.com

1830 Thrift Road, Madison 540.717.6530 • baldtopbrewing.com

The Damascus Brewery

212 W. Sixth Street, Richmond 804.447.4735 • basiccitybeer.com

32173 Government Road, Damascus 540.314.2782 thedamascusbrewery.com

Eastern Divide Brewing Company

3175 Commerce Street, Blacksburg 540.577.6877 easterndivide.com

Iron Tree Brewing Company 5 Roanoke Street, Christiansburg irontreebrewing.com

Long Way Brewing

501 2nd Street, Radford 540.838.2229 • longwaybrewing.com

Moon Hollow Brewing Company 4237 Prices Fork Road, Blacksburg 540.505.2293 moonhollowbrewing.com

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Basic City Beer Co-RVA Beale’s

510 Grove Street, Bedford 540.583.5113 • bealesbeer.com

Bingo Beer Co.

2900 West Broad Street, Richmond 804.386.0290 • bingorva.com

Blind Dog Brewery

4515 W. Hundred Road, Chester 804.530.9022 • mollysbicycleshop.com

Blue Mountain Brewery

9519 Critzer Shop Road, Afton 540.456.8020 • bluemountainbrewery.com

Blue Mountain Barrel House

495 Cooperative Way, Arrington 434.263.4002 • bluemountainbarrel.com

Brasserie Saison

111 E. Main Street, Charlottesville 434.202.7027 • brasseriesaison.net

1110 Alverser Dive, Midlothian 804.379.8727 • extrabillys.com 6118 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond 804.264.4808

2425 Robert E. Lee Road, Powhatan 804.372.9786 • finecreekbrewing.com

3445 W Cary Street, Richmond 804.338.6029 • gardengrovebrewing.com

Hardywood Park Craft Brewery 2408 Ownby Lane, Richmond 804.420.2420 • hardywood.com

Hardywood Park Craft Brewery West Creek 820 Sanctuary Trail Drive, Richmond hardywood.com

Intermission Beer Co.

10089 Brook Road, Glen Allen 804.585.0405 • intermission.com

Iron Pipe Alewerks

323 A. North Madison Road, Orange 540.522.0673 • ironpipealewerks.com

Isley Brewing Company

1715 Summit Avenue, Richmond 804.499.0721 • isleybrewingcompany.com

James River Brewery

561 Valley Street, Scottsville 434.286.7837 • jrbrewery.com

5 South 20th Street, Richmond richbraubrewing.com

11800 W. Broad Street, Richmond 804-237-1684 • rockbottom.com

900 Preston Avenue, Charlottesville 434.566.0969 • rockfishbrewcompany.com 1837 Broadway Street, Charlottesville

Shotwell Run Brewing Company 2585 S F T Valley Road, Etlan 540.923.4048 • bluequartzwinery.com

South Street Brewery

106 South Street, Charlottesville 434.293.6550 • southstreetbrewery.com

Starr Hill Brewery

5391 Three Notch’d Road, Crozet 434.823.5671 • starrhill.com

Starr Hill Beer Hall & Rooftop 3406 West Leigh Street, Richmond 804.912.1794 • starrhill.com

Starr Hill Lynchburg

1300 Main Street, Lynchburg starrhill.com

Steam Bell Beer Works

1717 E. Oak Lake Blvd., Midlothian 804.728.1876 • steambell.beer

Stone Brewing Company

4300 Williamsburg Avenue, Richmond 760.294.7899

Strangeways Brewing

Back Bay Brewing Company

Nansemond Brewing Station

Wasserhund Brewing Company

Strangeways Brewing RVA – Scott’s Addition

Back Bay’s Farmhouse Brewing Co.

New Realm Brewing Company

Wharf Hill Brewing Co.

Tabol Brewing

Benchtop Brewing Company

O’Connor Brewing Company

Young Veterans Brewing Company

2277 Dabney Road, Richmond 804.303.4336 • strangewaysbrewing.com

3110 West Leigh Street, Richmond 804.303.4336 • strangewaysbrewing.com 704 Dawn Street, Richmond 804.303.5528 • tabolbrewing.com

Tap 29

154 Winery Lane, Leon 540.547.3707 • tap29brew.com

614 Norfolk Avenue, Virginia Beach 757.531.7750 • backbaybrewco.com

1805 Kempsville Road, Virginia Beach 757.512.6430 • farmhousebrewingva.com 1129 Boissevain Avenue, Norfolk 757.321.9482 • benchtopbrewing.com

Big Ugly Brewing Company

845 Battlefield Blvd. S., Chesapeake biguglybrewing.com

212 E. Washington Street Suffolk • 757.630.2178

1209 Craft Lane, Virginia Beach 757.302.8550 • newrealmbrewing.com 211 W. 24th Street, Norfolk 757.623.2337 • oconnorbrewing.com

Oozlefinch Beers & Blending 81 Patch Road, Fort Monroe 757.224.7042 • oozelfinchbeers.com

Pleasure House Brewing

805 Laskin Road, Virginia Beach 757.618.6051

25 Main Street, Smithfield 757-357-7100 • wharfhillbrewing.com

2505 Horse Pasture Road, Virginia Beach 757.689.4021 • yvbc.com

NORTHERN VIRGINIA

The Answer Brewpub

Billsburg Brewery

2032 Pleasure House Road, Virginia Beach • 757.647.8597 pleasurehousebrewing.com

2 Silos Brewing Co.

2054 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg billsburg.com

The Veil Brewing Company

Black Narrows Brewing Company

Precarious Beer Hall

6 Bears & A Goat Brewing Company

6008 West Broad Street, Richmond theanswerbrewpub.com 1301 Roseneath Road, Richmond 804.355.58515 • theveilbrewing.com

4522 Chicken City Road, Chincoteague blacknarrowsbrewing.com

110 S. Henry Street, Williamsburg 757.808.5104 • precariousbeer.com

Three Notch’d Brewing Company RVA Colab House

Bold Mariner Brewing Company

Precarious Beer Project / Amber Ox Public House

Three Notch’d @ IX Park

Brass Cannon Brewing Company

Reaver Beach Brewing Company

Three Roads Brewing Company

Bull Island Brewing Company

Reaver Beach Brewing Company

Three Roads Brewing Company

Callao Brewing Company

Rip Rap Brewing Company

Trapezium Brewing Company

Cape Charles Brewing Co.

Smartmouth Brewing Company

Capstan Bar Brewing Company

Smartmouth Pilot House

2930 W. Broad Street, Richmond threenotchdbrewing.com

522 2nd Street, SE, Charlottesville threenotchdbrewing.com 312 W. Third Street, Farmville 434.315.0471 • 3roadsbrewing.com 1300 Court Street, Lynchburg 3roadsbrewing.com

423 Third Street, Petersburg 571.758.2738 • trapeziumbrewing.com

Triple Crossing Brewing Company 113 S. Foushee Street, Richmond 804.308.0475

1901 E. Ocean View Avenue, Norfolk 757.952.6533 • boldmariner.com 5476 Mooretown Road, Williamsburg 757.566.0001 • brasscannonbrewing.com 758 Settlers Landing Road, Hampton 757.788.9489 • bullislandbrewing.com 129 Northumberland Highway, Callao Facebook.com/callao.brewing.co 2198 Stone Road, Cape Charles 757.695.3909 • capecharlesbrewing.com 2036 Exploration Way, Hampton 757.788.7276 • capstanbarbrewing.com

Triple Crossing Brewing Company

Coastal Fermentory

Vasen Brewing Company

Commonwealth Brewing Company

5203 Hatcher Street, Richmond 804.496.1955 • triplecrossingbeer.com 3331 Moore Street, Richmond 804.588.5678 • vasenbrewing.com

WAR Craft Brewery

7793 White Oak Road, Rapidan 571.445.5869 • warcraftbrewery.com

206 23rd Street, Newport News

2444 Pleasure House Road, Virginia Beach • 757.305.9652

COVA Brewing Co.

9529 Shore Drive, Norfolk covabrewco.com

White Rock Brewing Company

Deadline Brewing Project

WildManDan Beer Centric B&B

Elation Brewing

Willow Spring Brewery in The Light Well Restaurant

Gloucester Brewing Company

2117 Bruno Drive, Goodview 540.890.3359 • whiterockwines.com.

279 Avon Road, Afton 434.270.0404 • wmdb3.com

110 E Main Street, Orange 540.661.0004 • thelightwell.com

Wood Ridge Farm Brewery 165 Old Ridge Road, Lovingston 434.422.6225

COASTAL VIRGINIA 1865 Brewing Co.

9 S. Mallory Street, Hampton

Alewerks

189-B Ewell Road, Williamsburg 757.220.3670 • alewerks.com

Alewerks Satellite Brewery

Williamsburg Premium Outlets 5715 Richmond Road, Williamsburg alewerks.com

2272 W. Great Neck Road, Virginia Beach 757.502.4980 • deadlinebrewing.com 5104 Colley Avenue, Norfolk 757-550-4827 • elation.beer 6778 Main Street, Gloucester 804.210.1407

Kilmarnock Brewhaus

44 West Church Street, Kilmarnock 804.436.6207 • kilmarnock-brewhaus.com

Legend Brewing Depot

1 High Street North Landing, Suite B Portsmouth 757.998.6733 • legendbrewing.com

Maker’s Craft Brewery 735 E. 23rd Street, Norfolk 757.226.8506 • makers.beer

MoMac Brewing Company

3228 Academy Avenue, Portsmouth 757.383.9572 • momacbrewing.com

Montross Brewery

15381 Kings Highway, Montross 804.452.7394 • montrossbrewery.com

521 Prince George Street, Williamsburg 757.790.2299 • precariousbeer.com 1505 Taylor Farm Road, Virginia Beach 757.563.2337 • reaverbeach.com 3800 Colley Avenue, Norfolk 757.904.5344 • reaverbeach.com 116 E 25th Street, Norfolk riprapbrewing.com

1309 Raleigh Avenue, Norfolk 757.624.3939 • smartmouthbrewing.com 313 32nd Street, Virginia Beach smartmouthbrewing.com

St. George Brewing Company 204 Challenger Way, Hampton 757.865.7781 • stgbeer.com

That Damn Mary Brewing Company

9925 Discovery Blvd., Manassas 703.420.2264 • 2silosbrewing.com

11440 International Drive, Fredericksburg 540.356.9056 • 6bgbrewing.com

1781 Brewing Company

11109 Plank Road, Spotsylvania 804.842.0199

Adroit Theory Brewing Company 404 Browing Court, Purcellville 703.722.3144 • adroit-theory.com

Adventure Brewing Company

33 Perchwood Drive, Fredericksburg 540.242.8876 • adventurebrewing.com

Adventure Brewing Company

1113 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Fredericksburg 540.242.8876 • adventurebrewing.com

Altered Suds Brewing 36 Main Street, Warrenton 540.216.3490

Aslin Beer Company

767 Elden Street, Herndon 703.787.5766 • aslinbeer.com

Aslin Beer Company

847 S. Pickett Street, Alexandria 703.787.5766 • aslinbeer.com

Audacious Aleworks

5036 George Washington Memorial Highway, Hayes • 804.436.2204 thatdamnmarybrewing.com

110 E. Fairfax Street, Falls Church 571.303.0177 • audaciousaleworks.com

The Bunker Brewpub & Cadence Hall

34266 Williams Gap Road, Round Hill bchordbrewing.com

211 21st Street, Virginia Beach 757.227.4250 • bunkerbrewpub.com

The Garage

1011 Eden Way N., Chesapeake 757.389.5353 • garagebeer.com

The Vanguard Brewpub & Distillery

504 N. King Street, Hampton 757.224.1807 • thevanguard757.com

The Virginia Beer Company 401 Second Street, Williamsburg 757.378.2903 • virginiabeerco.com

Thin Brew Line

1375 Oceana Blvd., Virginia Beach 757.937.8613 • thinbrewline.com

Tradition Brewing Company

700 Thimble Shoals Blvd., Newport News 757.303.3415 • traditionbrewing.com

Twisted Knot Brewing Co.

11838 Canon Blvd., Newport News twistedknotbrewing.com

Vibrant Shore Brewing Company 505 18th Street, Virginia Beach vibrantshorebrewingcompany.com

B Chord Brewing

BadWolf (Little) Brewing Company 9776 Center Street, Manassas 571.208.1064 badwolfbrewingcompany.com

Barking Rose Brewery & Farm 9057 Old Culpeper Road, Warrenton barkingrose.com

Barley Naked

15 Tech Parkway, Stafford 540.623.4475 • barleynaked.com

Barnhouse Brewery

43271 Spinks Ferry Road, Leesburg 703.675.8408 • barnhousebrewery.com

Barrel Oak Farm Taphouse 3623 Grove Lane, Delaplane 540.364.6402 • barreloak.com

Bear Chase Brewing Company 18294 Blue Ridge Mountain Road Bluemont

Beer Hound Brewery

201 Waters Place, Culpeper 540-317-5327 • beerhoundbrewery.com

Belly Love Brewing Company 725 E Main Street, Purcellville 540.441.3159 • bellylovebrewing.com

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Beltway Brewing Company

Highmark Brewery

Old Ox Brewery

Twinpanzee Brewing Company

Bike Lane Brewing

Hillsborough Farm Brewery

Old Trade Brewery

Vanish Brewing

Black Hoof Brewing Company

Honor Brewing Co.

Ono Brewing Co.

Water’s End Brewery

Black Walnut Brewing Company Hopkins Ordinary Ale Works 210 S King Street, Leesburg facebook.com/blackwalnutbrewery

47 Main Street, Sperryville 540.987.3383 • hopkinsordinary.com

Ornery Beer Company

Water’s End Brewery

Board Room Brewing Company

House 6 Brewing Co.

Pen Druid Brewing

Wheatland Spring Farm & Brewery

Brew Republic Bierwerks

Krikelkay Brewing Company

Port City Brewing Company

Lake Anne Brew House

Powers Farm & Brewery

Little Washington Brewery (Skyline Brewery)

Public House Kitchen & Brewery

22620 Davis Drive, Sterling 571.989.2739 • beltwaybrewco.com 11150 Sunset Hills Road, Reston 703.689.2671 • bikelanebrewing.com 11 S. King Street, Leesburg 571.707.8014 • blackhoofbrewing.com

925 Garfield Street, Arlington 703.248.9439 • theboardroomva.com 15201 Potomac Town Place, Woodbridge 703.594.7950 • brewrepublic.beer

Bunnyman Brewing

5583 Guinea Road, Fairfax bunnymanbrewing.com

Caboose Brewing Company

520 Mill Street NE, Vienna 703-865-8580 • caboosebrewing.com

Caboose Commons

2918 Eskridge Road, Fairfax caboosebrewing.com

Cedar Run Brewery

12801 Hazelwood Drive, Nokesville 703.594.0420 • cedarrunbrewery.com

Chubby Squirrel Brewing Company 10382 Willard Way, Fairfax 571.989.1082 chubbysquirrelbrewing.com

Crooked Run Brewing Company 22455 Davis Drive, Sterling cookedrunbrewing.com

Crooked Run Brewing Company 205 Harrison Street SE, Leesburg 571.978.4446

Dirt Farm Brewing Co.

18701 Foggy Bottom Road, Bluemont 540.554.2337 • dirtfarmbrewing.com

Dynasty Brewing Co.

21140 Ashburn Crossing Drive, Asburn 571.246.5991 • dynastybrewing.com

Dynasty Brewing Co.

101 Loudoun Street SE, Leesburg dynastybrewing.com

Eavesdrop Brewery

7223 Centreville Road, Yorkshire 703.420.8955 • eavesdropbrewery.com

Fair Winds Brewing Company 7000 Newington Road, Lorton 703-372-2001 • fairwindsbrewing.com

Far Gohn Brewing Co. 301 S Main Street, Culpeper

The Farm Brewery at Broad Run 16015 John Marshall Hwy., Broad Run 703.753.3548 thefarmbreweryatbroadrun.com

Harpers Ferry Brewing

37410 Adventure Center Lane, Purcellville

Harvest Gap Brewery

15485 Purcellville Road, Hillsboro harvestgap.com

Heritage Brewing Co.

9436 Center Point Lane, Manassas 800.432.1792 • heritagebrewing.com

390 Kings Hwy., Fredericksburg 540.709.2020 • highmarkbrewery.com 36716 Charles Town Pike, Purcellville 540.668.6216 14004A Willard Road, Chantilly 703.596.1567 • honorbrewing.com

44427 Atwater Drive, Ashburn 585.520.5710 201 Courthouse Road, Appomattox 434.664.8010

11424 Washington Plaza West, Reston 571.758.2739 • lakeannebrewhouse.com

72 Christmas Tree Lane, Washington 540.987.8330 littlewashingtonbrewery.com

Lost Barrel Brewing

36138 John Mosby Highway, Middleburg 540.326.4631• lostbarrel.com

Little Washington Brewery (Skyline Brewery)

72 Christmas Tree Lane, Washington 540.987.8330 littlewashingtonbrewery.com

Lost Rhino Brewing Company 21730 Red Rum Drive, Ashburn 571.291.2083 • lostrhino.com

Loudoun Brewing Company

310 E Market Street, Leesburg 703.350.8553 • loudounbrewing.com

Maltese Brewing Company

11047 B Pierson Drive, Fredericksburg maltesebrewing.com

Market Common Brewpub & Roastery

2900 Wilson Blvd., Arlington 571.208.1355 • hbcmarketcommon.com

Mustang Sally Brewing Company

14140 Parke Long Court, Chantilly 703.378.7450 • msbrewing.com

New District Brewing Company

2709 S Oakland Street, Arlington 703.888.5820

Notaviva Craft Fermentations

13274 Sagle Road, Purcellville 540.668.6756 • notavivavineyards.com

Ocelot Brewing Company

23600 Overland Drive, Sterling 703-665-2146 • ocelotbrewing.com

14 S. Madison Street, Middleburg 540.326.8943 • oldoxbrewery.com 13270 Alanthus Road, Brandy Station 774.218.8645 • oldtradebrewery.com 4520 Daly Drive, Chantilly 571.409.6662 • onobrewco.com 3950 University Drive, Fairfax ornerybeer.com

7 River Lane, Sperryville 540.987.8800 • pendruid.com 3950 Wheeler Avenue, Alexandria 703.797.2739 • portcitybrewing.com 9269 Redemption Way, Midland 540.272.5060 • powersfarmbrewery.com 9406 Battle Street, Manassas 571.292.1427 • phbrewpub.com

Quattro Goombas Brewing Company

101-D Executive Drive, Sterling 703.791.9363

44624 Leelyn Farm Lane, Leesburg vanishbeer.com 12425 Dillingham Square, Lake Ridge 571.285.1997 • watersendbrewery.com 14397 Potomac Mills Road, Woodbridge 571-398-0342 • watersendbrewery.com

38506 John Wolford Road, Waterford 540.746.6080 • wheatlandspring.com

Wild Run Brewing Company 3071 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Stafford 540.659.3447 • wildrunbrewing.com

Wort Hog Brewing Company

41 Beckham Street, Warrenton 540.300.2739 • worthogbreweryllc.com

SHENANDOAH VALLEY Alesatian Brewing Company

22860 James Monroe Highway, Aldie 703-327-6052 • goombabrewery.com

23 N. Loudoun Street, Winchester 540.667.2743 • alesatianbrewing.com

Red Dragon Brewery

Backroom Brewery

1419 Princess Anne Street, Fredericksburg 540.382.4342 • reddragonbrewery.com

Rocket Frog Brewing Company 22560 Glenn Drive, Sterling 571.375.7920 • rocketfrogbeer.com

Settle Down Easy Brewing

2822 Fairfax Drive, Falls Church 703.573.2011 • sdebrewing@gmail.com

Sinistral Brewing Company 9419 Main Street, Manassas sinistralbbrewingcompany.com

Solace Brewing Company 42615 Trade West Drive, Dulles solacebrewing.com

Solace Outpost

444 West Broad Street, Falls Church solacebrewing.com

Starr Hill Biergarten

1805 Capital One Center Drive, Tysons starrhill.com

Strangeways Brewing

350 Landsdowne Road, Fredericksburg 540.371.1776 • strangewaysbrewing.com

Sweetwater Tavern

14250 Sweetwater Lane, Centreville 703.449.1100 • greatamericanrestaurants.com

Sweetwater Tavern

3066 Gate House Plaza, Falls Church 703.645.8100 • greatamericanrestaurants.com

150 Ridgemont Road, Middletown 540.869.8482 • facebook.com/ BackroomBrewery

Basic City Beer Co.

1010 E. Main Street, Waynesboro 540.265.8062 • basiccitybeer.com

Box Office Brewery

177 East King Street, Strasburg 540.465.2609 • boxofficebrewery.com

BrewHaHa Brewing Company

11704 Spotswood Trail, Elkton 540.289.1760 • brewhahabrewery.com

Broken Window Brewing Co. 14 W. Boscawen Street, Winchester 540.660.9577 brokenwindowbrewing.com

Brothers Craft Brewing

800 N Main Street, Harrisonburg 540.432.8940 • threebrosbrew.com

Cave Hill Farms Brewing

1001 Jacob Burner Drive, Mcgaheysville 540.810.7562 • cavehillfarmsbrewery.com

Devils Backbone Brewing Company - Outpost

50 Northwind Lane, Lexington 540.462.6200 • dbbrewingcompany.com

Elkton Brewing Co.

100 N. Fifth Street, Elkton elktonbrewing.com

Escutcheon Brewing Company 150 W. Commercial Street, Winchester

Sweetwater Tavern

Great Valley Farm Brewery

Old Bust Head Brewing Company

45980 Waterview Plaza, Sterling 571.434.6500 • greatamericanrestaurants.com

60 Great Valley Lane, Natural Bridge 540.521.6163 greatvalleyfarmbrewery.com

Old 690 Brewing Company

The Craft of Brewing

Hawksbill Brewing Company

Old House Brewing Co.

Tin Cannon Brewing Co

7134 Lineweaver Road, Warrenton 540.347.4777 • oldbusthead.com 15670 Ashbury Church Road, Purcellville • old690.com

18351 Corkys Lane, Culpeper 540.423.1032 • oldhousevineyards.com

Old Ox Brewery

44652 Guilford Drive, Ashburn 703.729.8375 • oldoxbrewery.com

21140 Ashburn Crossing Drive, Ashburn 703.687.3932 • thecraftob.com 7679 Limestone Drive, Gainesville 571-248-0489 • tincannonbrewing.com

Tucked Away Brewing Company

22 Zerkel Street, Luray 540.860.5608 hawkbillbrewing.wordpress.com

Heliotrope Brewing

128 S. Main Street, Lexington 540.458.3846

8420 Kao Circle, Manassas 703.420.2890 • tuckedawaybrew.com

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FEBRUARY 2022

Pale Fire Brewing Company

Barrel Chest Wine and Beer

Buskey Cider

Queen City Brewing

Big Lick Brewing Co.

Castle Hill Cider

Redbeard Brewing

Chaos Mountain Brewing Company

Courthouse Creek Cider

217 S. Liberty Street, Harrisonburg 540-217-5452 • palefirebrewing.com 834 Springhill Road, Staunton 540.213.8014 • qcbrewing.com 120 South Lewis Street, Staunton 804.641.9340 • redbeardbrews.com

Ridge Runner Farm & Brewery 6895 Back Road, Maurertown 571.201.2963 • virginiafarmbrew.com

Restless Moons Brewing Company

4035 Electric Road, Roanoke 540.206.3475 • barrelchestwineandbeer.com 409 Salem Avenue SW, Roanoke 540.562.8383 • biglickbrewingco.com 3135 Dillons Mill Road, Callaway 540.334.1600 chaosmountainbrewing.com

Deschutes Brewery - Roanoke Tasting Room 315 Market Street SE, Roanoke 540.259.5204 • deschutesbrewery.com

120 W. Wolfe Street, Harrisonburg 540.217.2726 • restlessmoons.com

Golden Cactus Brewing

Seven Arrows Brewing Company

Hammer & Forge Brewing Company

2508 Jefferson Hwy., Waynesboro 540-221-6968 • sevenarrowsbrewing.com

Shenandoah Valley Brewing Company 103 W. Beverly Street, Staunton 540.887.2337 • shenvalbrew.com

Skipping Rock Beer Co.

414 Parkersburg Turnpike, Staunton 540.466.5692 • skippingrockbeer.com

Stable Craft Brewing at Hermitage Hill

375 Madrid Road, Waynesboro 540.490.2609 • stablecraftbrewing.com

Swover Creek Farm Brewery

4176 Swover Creek Road, Edinburg 540.984.8973 • swovercreekfarms.com

The Friendly Fermenter

20 South Mason Street, Harrisonburg friendlyfermenter.com

Three Notch’d Brewing Co.

241 E. Market Street, Harrisonburg 540.217.5939

Vibrissa Beer

122 E. Main Street, Front Royal 540.631.0773 • frontroyalbrewing.com

Winchester Brew Works

320 N Cameron Street, Winchester 540.692.9242 • winchesterbrewworks.com

Woodstock Brewhouse

214 5th Street, SW, Roanoke

70 Main Street, Boones Mill 540.909.3200 • hammerandforgebrewing.com

Parkway Brewing

739 Kessler Mill Road, Salem parkwaybrewing.com

Starr Hill Pilot Brewery

6 Old Whitmore Road, Roanoke 434.823.5671 • starrhill.com

Garden Grove Brewing and Urban Winery

Blacksnake Meadery

3445 W Cary Street, Richmond 804.338.6029 • gardengrovebrewing.com

Potter’s Craft Cider

Sly Clyde Ciderworks

207 E. Mellen Street, Hampton slyclyde.com

NORTHERN VIRGINIA Cobbler Mountain Cellars

Twin Creeks Brewing Co.

14635 Corky’s Farm Lane, Waterford 540.882.9073 • corcoranvineyards.com

24 Campbell Avenue SE, Roanoke 540.492.5005 • threenotchdbrewing.com 111 Pollard Street, Vinton 540.265.8062 • twincreeksbrewing.com

Twin Creeks Brewing Co.

1 Old Salem Turnpike, Roanoke 540.566.4863 • twincreeksbrewing.com

Twisted Track Brewpub

523 Shenandoah Avenue, NW, Roanoke 540.339.9776 • twistedtrackbrewpub.com

Corcoran Vineyards Hard Cider

Hinson Ford Cider & Mead 379 Hinson Ford Road, Amissville 540.219.8397

Lost Boy Cider

317 Hooffs Run Drive, Alexandria 703.868.4865 • lostboycider.com

Mount Defiance Cidery & Distillery

207 W. Washington St., Middleburg 540.687.8100 • mtdefiance.com

Wild Hare Cider

106A South Street, SE, Leesburg 833.675.WILD

SHENANDOAH VALLEY

2545 Rural Ridge Ln., North Garden 434.297.2326 • albemarleciderworks.com

4220 Mountain Valley Road, Axton 276.833.2171 mountainvalleybrewing.com

Blue Bee Cider

Staunton River Brewing Co.

Blue Toad Hard Cider Pub

2814 Main Street, Hot Springs bacovabeer.com

BLUE RIDGE HIGHLANDS

225 Oak Grove Drive, Mineral 540.894.1053 • coyotehole.com

5909 Long Fall Lane, Delaplane 540.364.2802 • cobblercellars.com

Albemarle CiderWorks

Bacova Beer Company

Coyote Hole Ciderworks

Three Notch’d Craft Kitchen & Brewery

Buggs Island Brewing Company

515 8th Street, SW, Roanoke 540.339.9562

3300 W. Broad Street, Richmond courthousecreek.com

605 Buffalo Road, Dugspur 540.834.6172 • blacksnakemead.com

CENTRAL VIRGINIA Funktastic Meads

CENTRAL VIRGINIA

A Few Old Goats

Courthouse Creek Cider

COASTAL VIRGINIA

21 E. Main Street, Salem 540.404.4399 • oldesalembrewing.com

600 Craighead Street, Danville balladbrewing.com

VIRGINIA MOUNTAINS

1581 Maidens Road, Goochland courthousecreek.com

Olde Salem Brewing Company

209 Trade Street, Danville 434-549-BREW (2739)

1571 Mt. Calvary Road, Brookneal stauntonriverbrewing.com

59 Spruce Street, Monterey 540.468.2322 • bigfishcider.com

Black Heath Meadery

400 E. Ridgeway Street, Clifton Forge 540.862.5624 • jackmasontavern.com

2 Witches Winery & Brewing Company

MountainValley Brewing Company

Big Fish Cider

Jack Mason’s Tavern

SOUTHERN VIRGINIA

110 College Street, Clarkesville

6065 Turkey Sag Rd., Keswick 434.296.0047 • castlehillcider.com

VIRGINIA MOUNTAINS

1350 Arrowhead Valley Road, Charlottesville 434.964.0271 • potterscraftcider.com

123 E Court Street, Woodstock 540-459-2739 • woodstockbrewhouse.com

Ballad Brewing Company

2910 W. Leigh Street, Richmond buskeycider.com

1320 Summit Avenue, Richmond 804.231.0280 • bluebeecider.com 9278 Rockfish Valley Hwy., Afton 434.996.6992 • bluetoadhardcider.com

Bold Rock Hard Cider

1020 Rockfish Valley Hwy., Nellysford 434.361.1030 • boldrock.com

Bryant's Cider

2114 E. Main Street, Richmond bryantscider.com

Bryant’s Small Batch Cider 3224 East Branch Loop, Roseland 804.420.9683 • bryantscider.com

Halcyon Days Cidery Company

4135 S Lee Highway, Natural Bridge 540.291.1340 • halcyondayscider.com

Old Hill Cider

17768 Honeyville Rd., Timberville 540.896.7582 • oldhillcider.com

Sage Bird Ciderworks

325 N. Liberty Street, Harrisonburg 540.607.8084 • sagebirdciderworks.com

The Winery at Kindred Pointe

1313 Altamont Ave, Richmond 703.582.0856 • blackheathmeadery.com 1212 Alverser Plaza, Midlothian 804.472.6920 • funktasticmeads.com

Garden Grove Brewing and Urban Winery

3445 W Cary Street, Richmond 804.338.6029 • gardengrovebrewing.com

Haley’s Honey

235 East Broadway Avenue, Hopewell 804.310.6845

Hill Top Berry Farm and Winery

2800 Berry Hill Rd., Nellysford 434.361.1266 • hilltopberrywine.com

Honey Grail

525 E. Market Street, #135, Leesburg 202.455.5520 • honeygrail.com

Saga Meadery

Madison Heights, 339.221.3115 • sagameadery.com

The Thistle and Stag Meadery 2053 E. River Road, Fork Union 434.842.2200 • thethistleandstag.com

COASTAL VIRGINIA Serendipity Meadworks

15981 Breezy Hill Lane, Smithfield 757-214-7494 serendipitydmeadworks.com

Silver Hand Meadery

224 Monitcello Ave, Suite, Williamsburg 757.378.2225 • silverhandmeadery.com

NORTHERN VIRGINIA Stone House Meadery

36580 Shoemaker School Rd., Purcellville 571.512.0763 • stonehousemeadery.com

Maidstone Meadery

9364 Justice Lane, Delaplane 703.303.2090 • maidstonemeadery.com

3575 Conicville Rd Mt Jackson, Shenandoah County 540.477.3570 • kindredpointe.com

SHENANDOAH VALLEY

Widow’s Watch Cidery

Misty Mountain Mead Works

Muse Orchard 533 Lantz Road, Edinburg 240.723.0672 • widowswatchcider.com

1531 Pack Horse Road, Winchester 540.888.4420 • mistymountainmead.com

Winchester Ciderworks

2502 N. Frederick Pike, Winchester 540.550.3800 • WinchesterCiderworks.com VIRGINIACRAFTBEER.COM

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compliance cor ner

Turning Compliance into Profit Understanding the Regulations Allows for Innovation

by Kevin N. Anderson, Regulatory Consultant Liquor look-a-likes have hit the shelves of Virginia convenience and grocery stores over the past few years, causing consumer confusion. Most people are aware that Virginia is a “control” state, in which packaged and bottled liquor is only sold by governmentowned and run Virginia ABC stores. Observing products such as Fireball being sold by wine and beer retailers has many people wondering, did Virginia law change?

The short answer is Virginia law did not change, but innovation is flourishing. Bottles of hard liquor are generally only allowed to be sold by Virginia ABC stores and Virginia distilleries with a distillery store privilege. Manufacturers such as wineries and breweries have grown smarter and more advanced in their development of new alcoholic beverage products. Many of these new look-a-like liquors are wine-based like the picture below.

4. Caribe Bay is sold in two different styles. The first is an island spiced grape wine with natural flavor and caramel color. The second is a silver label grape wine with natural flavor added. Both of these products appear similar to silver and gold style rums.

All of these fortified wines are 21% alcohol by volume, which is the maximum alcohol percentage allowed in Virginia for wine.

What about beer? Yes, there are similar products on the market that are considered a malt beverage.

Most people have heard of Fireball Cinnamon Whisky, the 33% Alc. by Vol., 66 proof liquor. Many people do not know that Fireball was a top 5 spirit sold in Virginia ABC stores in 2019 and remains a top 10 seller today.

Picture courtesy of the Time Union Paper and U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau

Photo courtesy of the Virginia Mercury

1. Flash Point, which mimics a cinnamon whiskey, is cinnamon grape wine with natural flavors and caramel color.

2. Hobble Creek resembles a bourbon or whiskey, but is essentially a special select grape wine with natural flavor and caramel color.

3. Stroyski Premium looks similar to Smirnoff Vodka, which is sold in Virginia ABC stores, but it’s a Russian style premium grape wine with natural flavor added. Total Wine & More sells Stroyski online stating; Stroyski Premium 1.5L USA – Neutral flavor makes it the perfect addition to any cocktail. Mix and match Stroyski with your favorite drink and raise a glass with friends.Wine based product that looks, smells, and mixes like a spirit.

On July 27, 2021, the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority approved a new malt beverage product. This is not the Fireball Cinnamon Whisky sold in Virginia ABC stores, but a Fireball branded cinnamon malt beverage with natural whisky and other flavors. This all-new Fireball product hit Virginia Stores a few months ago and is legally considered a malt beverage.

The Fireball malt-based cinnamon alcoholic beverage is 16.5% alcohol by volume and produced by a brewery. Beer and malt beverages have no maximum alcoholic content unlike wine, per Virginia code 3VAC5-40-20.

The purpose of this article is to ensure our breweries are familiar with the regulations and laws that control the industry. Businesses will be uniquely positioned to capitalize on trends and innovate new products.

Disclaimer: Before you take any action based on this article please consult with an expert or regulatory official.

Regulations and interpretations at the federal and state level are subject to change at any time.

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