There is no shortage of tap takeovers happening around the city today and Carytown is no exception. BlowToad features seven beers in an Old Dominion Brewing tap takeover. Brewery rep Craig Machenry will be there talking all things Dominion. Here is the list of beers being tapped:
Oak Barrel Stout
Baltic Porter
Double D Double IPA
Hop Mountain
Oktoberfest (just released this past week)
Millenium Barleywine
Gigi’s Farmhouse Saison
Hardywood has a lot going on for the rest of the week. I’ve got the day by day rundown for you .
Wednesday August 1st
Over in Midlothian, Sedona Taphouse will be hosting a Hardywood tap takeover and glass giveaway. Co-founder Eric McKay and head brewer Brian Nelson will be hanging out as well.
Belgian DIPA
Hoplar
Singel
Virginia Strawberry
Pin of SB 604
Pin of Belgian-Style Witte with lemongrass and black peppercorn
Thursday August 2nd
Mekong kicks off VA Craft Beer Month with a bang with Gingerbread Stout, first blackberry sighting, and a variety of IPAs.
2011 Gingerbread Stout
Singel
Hoplar
Mocha Belgique
Bourbon Cru
Virginia Strawberry
Virginia Blackberry
Belgian IPA
SB 604
IPA aged in peach
Serrano Pepper IPA (by Rachael and Friends)
Super Dank West Coast Extra Pale IPA (by Nick Danger & Friends)
Mystery Pin of something excellent
Friday August 3rd
First Friday Firkin with Sean O’Hern
Sean O’Hern, from Commerical Tap House, created the inaugural firkin in Hardywood’s First Friday Firkin Series which will feature a firkin created by a different local beer enthusiast each month. Sean has selected a blend of sage, ginger and lemon zest to create an one of a kind version of Singel. A matching Randall will be on hand as well.
Wow, that’ was a lot to take in and there is still Saturday to deal with….
Richmond, are you tired of waiting for August to get here so we can celebrate Virginia Craft Beer Month. Virginia Tourism is just as excited as you and is throwing a kickoff party at Legend Brewing today July 25th starting at 4pm. They’ve even extended you an invitation:
You have likely heard about Virginia’s reputation as a wine and culinary destination, but Virginia is also brewin’ up some award-winning, hand-crafted beers. In fact, the Travel Channel just named Virginia as one of the top seven beer destinations. This is great timing as this August Virginia craft breweries will have the spotlight all month long in Virginia during the first-ever August Virginia Craft Beer Month.
Bring a friend and get ready to share the love of Virginia craft beer with us on Wednesday, July 25 at 4p.m. at Legend Brewery for our Love on Tap: August Virginia Craft Beer Month kick off event. Get there right on time because the first 100 people to show up will score some free Virginia is for Lovers craft beer swag.
All attendees will have the chance to meet with some of Virginia’s craft brewers and get the scoop on the month’s theme, fun events, travel packages and more.
Cheers, hope to see you there!
Oh and if you’re lucky, you might just snag a Virginia is for Craft Beer Lovers shirt like this one:
See you there! Prost!
Legend Brewing Co.
321 W. 7th St.
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 232-3446
DuClaw Brewing has been slow in it’s expansion into the Richmond market. I’ve seen a few of their beers on tap at Whole Foods but can not recall any restaurants in town serving their beers. This all changes tonight Tuesday July 24th as Sedona Taphouse hosts DuClaw Brewing Richmond launch party starting at 4pm.
Here are the beers Sedona will have for the evening:
Serum xxIPA
EuForia Toffee Nut Brown
Bare Ass Blonde
Mysterium Belgian Spiced Ale
Soul Jacker
X-5 Sorachi Ace IPA
X-1 Oak Aged Imperial Rye Porter
2010 Oak Aged Black Jack Stout (Aged in Jack Daniel’s barrels)
Devil’s Milk
Head over to DuClaw’s beer listing to find out more about each beer.
There will also be a glass giveaway so head over to Sedona and enjoy as this regional brewery comes to town.
Ever have one of those days where you want to be two places at once but know there is no way on earth you could do both. This Saturday July 14th is one such day for me. This dilemma involves two of my favorite Virginia breweries: Mad Fox Brewing and Hardywood.
Now you’ve probably heard me talk about Mad Fox in the past but what I probably haven’t mentioned is one of my favorite beers to get from them is their Orange Whip IPA. This is very strange considering I typically drink on the maltier side of the beer spectrum. To think I’ve only had Orange Whip once and it left such an impression on me that I look for it every time I visit Mad Fox.
When Mad Fox said they were tapping Orange Whip to kickoff their Second Anniversary Party, I almost died. I was so set to go but guess what happened.
Hardywood had a little announcement of their own: Virginia Strawberry is ready to be unleashed on the masses. Saturday from 2 – 8pm will be your first chance to get Hardywood’s latest Reserve Series beer. What’s more, famed Richmond mixologist Bobby Kruger is making a special trip back from NYC to create a signature Randall especially for this release. Two of the ingredients I hear Bobby will be adding to the Randall are pink peppercorns and dark Belgian candy sugar. Of course, there will be music and food to enjoy as well.
Two great brewery events to have to pick from is a pretty cool dilemma to have. What would you choose?
Sedona Taphouse has been having a string of great events making it a stand out beer destination in Midlothian, VA. Tonight Tuesday July 10th is no different as Sedona holds Blue Mountain tap takeover featuring all of their Barrel House Series beers plus a pin of dry hopped Full Nelson. As with each of their tap takeovers, Sedona sweetens the deal by holding a glass giveaway as well. So if you missed your chance to try the new Barrel House beers last month, tonight’s your chance.
This is sad people. I really have no other words, at least words I can type here. If you know something, please help.
From Hardywood:
Our beloved cornhole boards disappeared from the field across the street on July 4. These were one of a kind and given to us as a gift by someone who put a lot of passion into them. We’d like your help in getting them back. We’re offering a $200 gift certificate for their safe return or information leading to their safe return. Please help!
Whole Foods Short Pump is hosting a Smuttynose Brewing Beer & Taco Social Tuesday July 10th at 6pm. They will have a pin of Homunculus Belgian IPA dry-hopped with Amarillo Hops as well introducing the new Rye IPA on draft. You will have the chance to chat up a rep from Smuttynose Brewing as he talks about the beers. The cost for the social is only $10/person. Munchies include tacos, guacamole, and a nacho bar.
Space is limited to 25 people so register now here.
Head out to one of the best patios in Richmond for a good cause on Saturday July 7th. Here are the details from Legend Brewing’s Facebook page:
On July 7 at 12:00 noon Legend Brewing Company and Sports Radio WRVA will be hosting a fund raising event for Devin Dunn, a local 10 year old boy with type one diabetes. Devin has to have his blood sugar tested 15 times a day. This fund raiser is to help the family buy a Diabetes Alert Dog. The dog will alert Devin’s parents to high or low blood sugar. Not only can it alert them 25 to 45 minutes faster than a meter, it will also allow him more freedom to be a young boy.
The first 300 people in attendance will receive a Support a Cure bracelet. Minimum $3 donation at the door required for entry Two live music sets will start at 3:30 and 7:30 lasting for 3 hours each. A portion of the proceeds from food and beverage truck sales will go to Devin. Donations will be taken inside the pub as well.
If you follow them on Facebook, you know Hardywood is throwing a Fourth of July party unlike any other. They will be celebrating the release of their newest beer SB (Special Bitter) 604 in honor of Virginia breweries gaining the right to sell pints of beer. Here are some of the beers to be featured at the event:
Food will be available for sale by Sausage Craft, Pizza Tonight, Station 2, and Gelati Celesti. You may also bring a picnic if you so desire just no grills or outside alcohol.
Bring your own lawn chairs or picnic blanket and grab a prime music/fireworks viewing spot in the nTelos Field across the street from the brewery.
So come out and join the celebration. Head over to the Facebook event for parking and other details.
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