Trip to Richmond, VA

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  1. ww54174

    ww54174 Devotee (391) Aug 16, 2007 North Carolina

    Traveling up from NC to Richmond this weekend. Anyone have suggestions on some spots to check out or beers that I can't find in NC? I've got a visit to Hardywood Park and Mekong on my list and would appreciate bottle shop tips. Hoping to at least find some Troegs and Firestone Walker to bring back and would appreciate any recommendations.
     
    #1 ww54174, Apr 16, 2013
  2. ncaudle

    ncaudle Initiate (0) May 28, 2010 Virginia

    bottle shops: Once Upon a Vine North, Corks & Kegs
    bottle shops with growler fills: Whole Foods, Ellwood Thompsons

    if you're down near the Midlothian area, go to Extra Billys on Midlothian TNPK for pulled pork/brisket and some really good drafts PA/IPAs/growler fills.

    you can bring your growlers (32/64oz) with you to fill up here...
     
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  3. GreysonDaniels

    GreysonDaniels Initiate (0) Feb 10, 2012 North Carolina

    I travel from Raleigh to Richmond for work frequently. I make it a point to stop at Corks N Kegs to pick up some sixers of FW Union Jack & bombers of Double Jack. I'd ask if he's got anything good in the back, maybe a Parabola? I also like to pick up a sixer of Troegs Hopback.
     
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  4. mocktm

    mocktm Initiate (0) Jan 3, 2011 Virginia

    Obviously, if you haven't been, try and hit Mekong.
     
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  5. raverjames

    raverjames Initiate (0) Dec 11, 2003 Virginia

    Mekong and Commercial TapHouse are a must.
     
    #5 raverjames, Apr 17, 2013
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  6. ww54174

    ww54174 Devotee (391) Aug 16, 2007 North Carolina

    Awesome tips guys, thanks. Definitely looking forward to Mekong and Corks N Kegs. Some of the bottle shop pages I've seen mention they carry Cigar City. I was unaware CC distributed there. What's the likelihood of finding any of their brews?
     
    #6 ww54174, Apr 17, 2013
  7. raverjames

    raverjames Initiate (0) Dec 11, 2003 Virginia

    VA gets very little Cigar City. You may be able to find Jai Alai and guava grove, but no specialty beers.
     
    #7 raverjames, Apr 17, 2013
  8. 5thOhio

    5thOhio Pooh-Bah (1,571) May 13, 2007 South Carolina
    Pooh-Bah

    #8 5thOhio, Apr 17, 2013
  9. Shilt

    Shilt Initiate (0) Dec 26, 2011 Virginia

    Recently we haeve only gotten Maduro Brown, but to be honest, I haven't seen any CC in town in the past few months. There are a ton of people with Hunahpu though if you are looking to set up a trade.
     
    #9 Shilt, Apr 17, 2013
  10. VeganUndead

    VeganUndead Initiate (0) Apr 25, 2012 Virginia

    I work at corks & kegs, will be working saturday at the very least this weekend, but feel free to shoot me a bm if you want to set up a trade or bottleshare while you're in town. Cheers
     
    #10 VeganUndead, Apr 18, 2013
  11. ipas-for-life

    ipas-for-life Savant (1,041) Feb 28, 2012 Virginia

    If you like baseball the Richmond Flying Squirrels are playing at home this weekend. The stadium is near Hardywood Park brewery. I was told they have Hardywood Singel and Center of the Universe pale ale on draft this season. Last season I went and their most expensive seat was $12-$15. At that time they had legend brown ale $8 for a 32oz. If the weather is nice it is a good time.
     
    #11 ipas-for-life, Apr 19, 2013
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