The latest addition to Virginia’s craft beverage industry, the Fermentation Farm Trail winds through the pastoral landscape of Louisa County, connecting three wineries, two breweries, and a cidery in a farm-to-glass route. The trail borders Interstate 64 between Richmond and Charlottesville on the…
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When fall rolls around, we look forward to the creative releases from Virginia’s 300+ craft breweries, who infuse their brews with everything from pumpkins and sweet potatoes to fall spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove. We sampled a few of our Central Virginia favorites, comparing notes with…
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With more than 500 wineries and breweries, Virginia has a rich wine and brewing history and was once home to the nation’s first Black-owned winery, Woburn Winery. Despite an increasingly more diverse demographic of wine and beer consumers, today, less than one percent of the wineries and breweries…
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With the holiday season here, we’re craving all the seasonal flavors! But in addition to filling a plate with all the holiday goodness, Virginia’s many breweries are looking to fill your glass with seasonal tastes like gingerbread, pumpkin, apples, and holiday spice. Get into the holiday spirit…
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Whether you’re planning a bachelor party or looking for a weekend getaway with the boys, Virginia has the perfect “mancation” destination for you and your guy friends. A Beer Lover's Getaway Rated as one of the top beer destinations in the world by outlets like VinePair, The Wall Street Journal…
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Recognized by publications like Bon Appetit and Food & Wine, Richmond has solidified itself as a culinary powerhouse. Maybe it’s because of the multiple James Beard nominated restaurants, or the fact that the city is one big melting pot of cultural and regional cuisine. Whatever it is that makes…
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When it comes to craft beer, it is no surprise that Virginia’s capital city has played a huge part in the industry’s resurgence. In fact, Virginia’s oldest operating craft brewery is located in the city; Legend Brewing Company opened in 1994, but has since been joined by over 20 more breweries that…
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In the past 30 years, the craft beer market has emerged as one of Virginia’s most defining tourism features, growing from only a few breweries in the mid-1990s to over 210 in every corner of the state. And while the role of beer in Virginia has evolved since the earliest indigenous peoples began…
Read MoreVirginia is home to some of the most delicious and creative beers anywhere, and there’s an excellent chance that while you’re reading this, somewhere in the commonwealth, devoted fans of craft brewing are gathered at the source to enjoy the sights, sounds, and tastes of the brewery boom that’s taken…
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What’s your pre-concert routine? Do you like to meet up with friends beforehand? Maybe grab a drink near the venue? If so, Northern Virginia has you covered. The region is home to some of the state’s — and the nation’s — most storied stages, from large amphitheaters to intimate listening rooms, and…
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