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 Lovers Getaway Rated as one of the top beer destinations in the world by outlets like VinePair, The Wall Street Journal…
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Richmond’s culinary scene is one of the most impressive in the Commonwealth, with dozens of nationally recognized restaurants that serve every type of cuisine imaginable and multiple James Beard award-winning chefs bringing unique dishes to the table. With new restaurants opening weekly, there is…
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**This post is written in partnership with Amtrak Virginia and Virginia Department of Rail & Public Transportation.** One time-honored way to beat the summer heat? Finding some shade and enjoying some cool beverages. For adults over 21 who enjoy a little summertime sipping, Virginia is full of…
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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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*Article researched and co-authored by Monica Mitchell.* In the past 25 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-1990’s to over 210 interspersed throughout communities in every corner of the…
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…
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