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Hardywood, Strangeways, & Lickinghole Creek Heading to SAVOR This May

SAVOR 2014At the same time the VA Craft Brewers Guild elected new leadership, Brewers Association announced breweries participating in this year’s SAVOR: American Craft Beer & Food Experience on May 9th & 10th in Washington, DC.  Of the seventy six participants, five breweries are from Virginia including three from the Richmond area:

Devils Backbone Brewing Co — Roseland, VA
Hardywood Park Craft Brewery — Richmond, VA
Lickinghole Creek Craft Brewery — Goochland, VA
Port City Brewing Co — Alexandria, VA
Strangeways Brewing — Richmond, VA

Richmond will be very well represented at this year’s event. Hardywood even became a Supporting Partner for this year.  See who else made it on the list this year here. The American Homebrewers Association and Brewers Association members-only presale is March 25 with public ticket sales starting March 26.

Navigate the “Brew Quarter” Saturday With Boulevard Pumpkin Festival, Hardywood Second Anniversary, & Isley Brewing Opening

Brew Quarter3A new brewery opening, a festival, and an anniversary–all happening Saturday October 26th just north of Broad St in a section of town I will now lovingly refer to as Richmond’s Brew Quarter.  You could easily spend all day checking out these three events but what should you do first?  Any order is probably fine but I will share my planned attack order.

Boulevard Pumpkin Festival — Noon

Yes, the pumpkin festival is where I’m starting simply because it starts the earliest.  Make sure you don’t eat lunch beforehand.  Richmond.com has the all the details on pumpkin dishes to be served at the festival but here are a few that stood out to me:

  • Fat Dragon: Pumpkin seafood soup, pumpkin fried rice, beer battered fried pumpkin This just might be the holy trinity of pumpkin dishes
  • Sasion: Pumpkin mofongo I don’t know what mofongo is but I sure am having fun saying it.
  • The Camel: Fried chicken and pumpkin waffles, pumpkin shrimp & grits Pumpkin waffles & chicken, I mean someone had to do it!
  • Mosaic: Pumpkin curry, pumpkin chili, crispy chicken with cornbread I could see the pumpkin used in place of potatoes in Mussuman curry or just pureed with coconut milk to serve as the broth. Either way sure to be delicious.

Isley Brewing Grand Opening — 1 – 7PM

Now, this one caught me totally by surprise as I did not realize they were this far along.  They will have four beers for people to try:

Plain Jane Belgian White Ale
Plain Jane Blueberry Belgian White Ale
The Bribe Oatmeal Porter
Decadence Coconut Cocoa Oatmeal Porter

Have to say I’m intrigued by the Blueberry White Ale.

Isley Brewing Co
1715 Summit Ave
Richmond, VA 23230

Hardywood Second Anniversary Party — 2 – 9PM

Last but certainly not least, end the day at Hardywood for tequila or at least their Tequila barrel aged Second Anniversary Ale.  Definitely get there before 6pm as Goldrush will provide a live soundtrack for Godzilla Destroy All Monsters.

Side note: Is it too late for me to go as Godzilla for Halloween? 

Second Anniversary Ale will be available by the pint as well as a limited number of  750mL bottles starting at 2pm.  Special event beers are to be announced. RVA Street Foodies will bring the yum with  Pizza Tonight, Monique’s Crepes, Super Fresh Carts, Thai Cabin, Estes Bar.B.’Que,  Cielito Lindo, Soul-Ice Vending, Inc., and Station 2.

Additional music will be provided by Scorpio Brothers Marty Key and Troy Hurt (rare garage, soul and funk) and The Green Hearts (power pop & rock ‘n’ roll) at 2 and 4:30pm, respectively.

After Birthday Beer Brunch at Secco Wine Bar This Sunday

This is going to be a pretty awesome birthday weekend for me.  If Hardywood’s Bourbon Cru release on  Saturday was not enough, Sunday April 28th means it is time for another beer brunch at Secco Wine Bar.  Oh and there is soft shell crab on the menu.  Winning!

April Beer Brunch Menu
available 11AM – 3PM

house-made doughnut with lamplighter icing, almonds & cocoa nibs

smoked chorizo sausage on a toasted split-top bun with onions, peppers & cheesy scrambled eggs, served with a green salad

tempura soft shell crab benedict on buttermilk biscuits with Thai red curry hollandaise & grilled bok choy

smoked poblano pepper stuffed with “undirty” rice, over black beans with avocado cream, queso fresco, charred lime & eggs

pork sausage gravy & fried eggs over herbed buttermilk biscuits

chocolate chip pancakes with tart cherry compote, maple syrup & whipped butter, served with bacon and potatoes
(vegetarian version available)

veal meatballs with roasted mushrooms, fregula, tomato sauce & fried eggs

chilled turnip soup with basil, radish & evoo croutons

salad of mixed greens, shaved fennel, grilled green beans, goat cheese, hard cooked egg & olive brine vinaigrette

egg salad on fresh dill bread with cornichons & red onion, served with a green salad

The featured beers for the brunch are still being determined but they are sure to be awesome.

This is a non-ticketed event and all items are served a la carte. Seating will be done on a first come, first served basis. Email info@seccowinebar.com or call (804) 353-0670 to get reservations for parties of five to eight.  Keep in mind that Secco’s size means the smaller your party, the quicker they will be able accommodate you.

Secco Wine Bar
2933 W. Cary St.
Richmond, VA 23221
(804) 353-0670

Carytown Craft Beer Festival This Sunday

Spring has arrived just in time for the inaugural Carytown Craft Beer Festival this Sunday April 14th from noon to 6pm.  Tickets are $15/$20 (in advance/at gate) and include a souvenir pint glass (while supplies last) and unlimited sampling of Virginia craft beer.  Here are the beers they will be tapping along with what will be Smartmouth Brewing’s Richmond debut:

Hardywood – Richmond, VA                                  COTU (Center of the Universe) – Ashland, VA
Singel – ABV 6.1%                                                Ray Rays Pale Ale- ABV 5.2%
Quadruple Ale- ABV 10.2%                                     Main Street Alt Ale- ABV 5%

Devils Backbone – Lexington, VA                           Bold Rock Cidery – Nellysford, VA
Schwartz Bier Black Lager- ABV 5.2%                     Virginia Draft Cider – ABV 4.9%
Congo Pale Ale – ABV 6.85%

Legend – Richmond, VA                                         Starr Hill – Crozet, VA
Guardian Dog Dopplebock- ABV 8%                         Starr Saison – 6%
Legend Hopfest Pale Ale- ABV 6.5%                        Little Red Roostarr Coffee Cream Stout- ABV 5.8%
Double Platinum IPA*- ABV 8.6%

Three Brothers – Harrisonburg, VA                          O’Connor – Norfolk, VA
Admiral Double IPA- ABV 8.4%                                El Guapo IPA- ABV 7%
Coffee Breath Brown Ale- ABV 3.8%                         Great Dismal Black IPA- ABV 7.5%
Elementary Porter* – ABV 7%

Apocalypse Ale Works – Lynchburg, VA                  Roanoke Railhouse – Roanoke, VA
Hopocalypse Imperial Red Ale-ABV 8%                     Switch Monkey Belgian Pale- ABV 6.5%
Lustful Maiden Belgian Double- ABV 7.5%                 Track 1 Amber Lager- ABV 5.6%
Chocolate Stout* – ABV 6%

Midnight – Goochland, VA                                       Smartmouth – Norfolk, VA  RVA DEBUT!
Rockville Red Ale – ABV 5%                                     Alter Ego Saison-ABV 5.3%
Not My Job Brown Ale – ABV 5%                              Rule G IPA- ABV 6.6%
New Beginning Kolsch* – ABV 5%

Extra Billy’s – Midlothian, VA
Citra Ass Down IPA
Secret Sauce IPA

* = back up beers in case others run out.

Lickinghole Creek – Goochland, VA
Information and a preview of what is coming up in the next couple months.

Food vendors offering small plates for $5-8 include:

Mezzanine
Nacho Mamas
Amour Wine Bistro
Ginger Thai Taste
Carytown Burger & Fries

Purchase tickets online here or check places to pick up in person here.

Belle Vie Belgian Beer Dinner Thursday

Check out this Belgian Beer Dinner tomorrow at Belle Vie in Midlothian Thursday March 21st starting at 6:30pm.  Six Belgian beers will be paired with the cuisine of Chef Xavier.

MENU

1st course
La Soupe à la Bière Belge (Belgian Beer Soup)
Chimay White

2nd course
Les Coquilles St Jacques au Velouté de Choux Fleur (Scallops served with a Cauliflower Velouté)
OR
Le Poulet à l’Estragon (Chicken with tarragon special sauce)
Hommel Popperings

3rd Course – Le Trio d’Entrées
Le Hachis Parmentier Facon « Bruxelles » – (Mashed potatoes with meat and sauce)
&
Le Chicon au Gratin – (Endive with ham, served with Bechamel sauce)
&
Le Filet de Cabillaud et Sabayon à la Kriek (Filet of Cod served with a Cherry Kriek Sabayon)
Monks Café, Leffe Blonde, Maredsous 10

Le Dessert
La Véritable Gauffre de Bruxelles et sa Glaçe au Spéculoos
(Traditional Belgian Waffle served with Homemade Speculoos Ice cream)
Lindermans Peche

The cost for the dinner is $60.95/person plus tax and tip.  Call Belle Vie at (804) 379-3338 to make reservations.

Belle Vie European Bistro
1244 Alverser Plaza
Midlothian, VA 23113

Devil Of A Beer Brunch At Secco This Sunday

Once again it is time for another beer brunch at Secco Wine Bar this Sunday FeBREWary 24th.  This is not like past beer brunches as it features a tap takeover from Devils Backbone, best small brewer in the US, as well as an almost completely new menu.  You should also know if you skip this beer brunch you will have to wait two months for the next one as the last Sunday in March is Easter.

feBREWary BEER BRUNCH MENU
available 11AM – 3PM

coffee cake w/ molasses butter

roasted beets, mixed greens, whipped chèvre, orange vinaigrette, walnuts & smoked honey

celery root soup w/ lemon & chives (option to add fried egg)

grilled porchetta, egg & cheese on house made bun w/ tomato mustarda & house fries

apple, fennel, gruyere & whole grain mustard panino on sub rosa polenta bread w/ house fries

huevos rancheros w/ cilantro crema (option to add braised pork)

French toast w/ vanilla butter, maple syrup, pear compote, house bacon & hash browns

shrimp & scallop quiche w/ mixed green salad

veal meatballs w/ creamy herbed polenta, tomato sauce & fried egg

Devils Backbone Tap Takeover

Schwartz Bier — toasty, german-style black lager

Belgian Congo Pale Ale — Belgian style IPA

Danzig Baltic Porter — special edition spiked with local coffee.

This is a non-ticketed event and all items are served a la carte. Seating will be done on a first come, first served basis. Email info@seccowinebar.com or call (804) 353-0670 to get reservations for parties of five to eight.  Keep in mind that Secco’s size means the smaller your party, the quicker they will be able accommodate you.

Secco Wine Bar
2933 W. Cary St.
Richmond, VA 23221
(804) 353-0670

Get In On Secco’s Last Beer Brunch of 2012

Secco Wine Bar’s last beer brunch of the year is this morning, Sunday December 2nd starting at 11am.  Go out and get some.

Credit: Secco Wine Bar

Credit: Secco Wine Bar

DECEMBER BEER BRUNCH MENU
available 11AM – 3PM

House-made biscuits and sausage gravy

Brioche with house-made preserves and whipped vanilla butter

Buttermilk pancakes with roasted apple and walnuts, house-made bacon and hash browns

Huevos rancheros with cilantro crema (option to add braised pork shoulder)

Smoked paprika sausage, vinegar braised collard greens, potatoes and soft egg

Hash browns “all the way” (sauteed onions, Sharp cheddar cheese, diced ham, tomatoes, peppers, mushrooms and chili)

Mike’s everything bagel, smoked salmon spread, shaved radish, field greens

Tortilla Espanola with potato, onion, rosemary and smoked paprika

Grilled lamb burger, crumbled blue cheese and date relish with fries

Field green salad, chevre, pistachios, lemon-thyme vinaigrette

Featured Beers

BFM Square Root 225 Saison

Stiegl Grapefruit Radler

This is a non-ticketed event and all items are served a la carte. Seating will be done on a first come, first served basis. Email info@seccowinebar.com or call (804) 353-0670 to get reservations for parties of five to eight.  Keep in mind that Secco’s size means the smaller your party, the quicker they will be able accommodate you.

Secco Wine Bar
2933 W. Cary St.
Richmond, VA 23221
(804) 353-0670

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