Daily Archives: August 5, 2011

Crossroads Dogfish Head Tap Takeover

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Crossroads Coffee & Ice Cream on Forest Hill had their taps taken over by Dogfish Head beer. Were you there? If not, here is a little of what you missed.

Lawnmower — a beer so limited it is typically only sold in Delaware.

Namaste — Belgian style White with organic orange slices and lemongrass

Theobroma — one of Dogfish’s Ancient Ales.  There is no description that could do this beer justice.

90 Minute IPA — I’ll admit I tried this beer to get an Untappd badge but if Dogfish Head keeps making beers like this one, they will turn me into a hophead soon enough.

Now this was only half of the beers on tap.  Someone asked me why Crossroads was doing this. The only response I could give is because they are awesome! Thanks to Crossroads, I will crave pistachios with my beer from now on. Don’t believe me; go to Crossroads and prove me wrong.

AugustFest at Gallery 5

Richmond has known for a long time that Gallery 5 is an awesome place.  They host a wide variety of events including  comedy shows, music, and displays of art.  A visit to Gallery 5 during First Fridays Artwalk is always a treat but tonight they are hosting their first beer tasting with a unique selection of Virginia microbreweries.

Starr Hill

Double Platinum — IPA,
Lucy — English Pale Ale
Festie — Amber Lager

Legend Brewing Co.

Belgian Quad
Belgian Triple
Hefeweizen

Roanoke Railhouse Brewery

Track 1
Loose Caboose

Blue Mountain Brewery

Full Nelson
Kolsch 151

Blue Mountain Barrel House organic line (brand new soon-to-be-opened)

Mandolin
Dark Hollow

O’Connor Brewing Co.

Great Dismal Black IPA

Bull and Bones Brewhaus

Maroon Effect Brown

The tastings start at 7pm ranging from $1 – $3 per sample.  Read more over at the Facebook event here.