Virginia (2022)

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  1. TomCat11

    TomCat11 Pooh-Bah (2,096) Jul 21, 2012 Virginia
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    Since the South is so big now here's a dedicated Virginia thread. Cheers!
     
    #1 TomCat11, Jan 3, 2022
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    TomCat11 Pooh-Bah (2,096) Jul 21, 2012 Virginia
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    Old Nation reaches Virginia distro next month. The following SKUs received ABC approval this week in case you're only familiar with their IPAs

    * M-43 NEIPA
    * M-43 Tart Strawberry
    * Boss Tween DIPA
    * B-43 Brut IPA
    * 70+ West Coast IPA
    * Fritts Lager
    * Night Farmer Porter
    * Pret Wit
    * Shandy
    * Oktoberfest
    * Electron brown Espresso Bean Double Brown Ale
     
    #2 TomCat11, Jan 25, 2022
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    TomCat11 Pooh-Bah (2,096) Jul 21, 2012 Virginia
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    ^^spelling error above. Meant to type Boss Tweed (not Tween) DIPA
     
    #3 TomCat11, Jan 25, 2022
  4. lrainey

    lrainey Initiate (157) Jul 4, 2014 Virginia

    Thanks for the heads up. I picked up M-43 the last time I was in Asheville and loved it. Regretted not getting the Boss Tweed but my wife was with me and my haul on the counter was already quite large......she is usually not with me when I go on beer runs and doesn’t realize how expensive this hobby is.
     
    #4 lrainey, Jan 26, 2022
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  5. Jonl0424

    Jonl0424 Zealot (557) May 23, 2015 Michigan

    Get the tweed!
     
    #5 Jonl0424, Jan 27, 2022
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  6. coquet

    coquet Zealot (662) Aug 31, 2014 Virginia
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    A new brewery picked up the original Aslin location in Herndon: Juicy Brewing Co. They're doing a soft opening now, and, while I haven't tried any of their stuff, the early buzz on Facebook and Untappd seems positive.

    Side note: they're leaning heavily on the fact that it's Aslin's original spot in their marketing strategy.
     
    #6 coquet, Jan 28, 2022
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  7. TomCat11

    TomCat11 Pooh-Bah (2,096) Jul 21, 2012 Virginia
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    I’ve had a couple beers From Species X which I think spawned from someone in Aslin as well. Pretty good. Heard good things of both but agree, they are hoping in part the former Aslin spot will help the clout to try their beers.
     
    #7 TomCat11, Jan 28, 2022
  8. Jonl0424

    Jonl0424 Zealot (557) May 23, 2015 Michigan

    Any hidden breweries in Richmond that are must hit besides the big ones?
     
    #8 Jonl0424, Jan 29, 2022
  9. Griffin2

    Griffin2 Pooh-Bah (2,447) Aug 22, 2014 Virginia
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    I stopped by Juicy Brewing for the soft opening today. They had 4 beers available, a Double IPA, a Triple IPA, a schwartzbier, and a kolsch. I really enjoyed all of them.
     
    #9 Griffin2, Jan 29, 2022
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  10. RKP1967

    RKP1967 Savant (1,150) Sep 26, 2010 Virginia

    What do you consider the big ones?
     
    #10 RKP1967, Jan 30, 2022
  11. Jonl0424

    Jonl0424 Zealot (557) May 23, 2015 Michigan

    I guess The Veil, Triple Crossing, and The Answer
     
    #11 Jonl0424, Jan 30, 2022
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  12. montman

    montman Maven (1,444) Mar 10, 2009 Virginia
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    I’ll throw out a plug for my buddy’s place Richbrau, they’ve been killing it recently. I always enjoy Basic City as well.
     
    #12 montman, Jan 30, 2022
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  13. MistaRyte

    MistaRyte Pooh-Bah (2,681) Jan 14, 2008 Virginia
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    Final Gravity as well
     
    #13 MistaRyte, Jan 31, 2022
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  14. TomCat11

    TomCat11 Pooh-Bah (2,096) Jul 21, 2012 Virginia
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    Aside from "the big ones" you referenced, I would definitely recommend Final Gravity, Richbrau, Basic City, and Vasen.
     
    #14 TomCat11, Jan 31, 2022
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  15. MistaRyte

    MistaRyte Pooh-Bah (2,681) Jan 14, 2008 Virginia
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    Yes, if you go to Veil-original location in SA you gotta go to Vasen, its literally around the corner.
     
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  16. Sheppard

    Sheppard Grand Pooh-Bah (3,516) Mar 16, 2013 Massachusetts
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    So their marketing strategy is pissing off their neighbors? :grin::grimacing:
    If you're looking for a brewery that does non-hype styles really well, I'd check out Ardent. Bingo has a killer black lager too (and does lagers well in general). If you're in Scott's Addition, you should check out ZZQ for some really good BBQ.
     
    #16 Sheppard, Jan 31, 2022
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  17. RKP1967

    RKP1967 Savant (1,150) Sep 26, 2010 Virginia

    So is Hardywood not one of the big ones, or just not a place that anyone would recommend?
     
    #17 RKP1967, Jan 31, 2022
  18. TomCat11

    TomCat11 Pooh-Bah (2,096) Jul 21, 2012 Virginia
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    I would definitely recommend them. Their West Creek facility is gorgeous. I have not been to their renovated OG spot on Ownby Lane but looks like a great place to hang out as well.

    I think they get lost in shuffle be being "a big one" because a lot people really only know them for what can be found on store shelves and don't have the hyped up regular releases of hazies, pastry stouts and sours. They are also pretty widely distribute so people think of them as such but are definitely in the conversation. They still do really good beer, especially their BA stuff, and I would definitely visit but when non-locals are seeking recs it's usually the ones already mentioned as the breweries people hear about from afar.
     
    #18 TomCat11, Jan 31, 2022
  19. TomCat11

    TomCat11 Pooh-Bah (2,096) Jul 21, 2012 Virginia
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    Old Nation landed this week. I've seen shops from NOVA, RVA, Charlottesville, Roanoke, and Lynchburg all post on social media the past couple days so probably solid coverage across the state. Didn't check the others I got yet but the Boss Tweed had a canned date 1/26/2022.

    M-43
    DDH M-43
    B-43
    Boss Tweed
    Fritts

    Also, side note.....Anyone in the Harrisonburg area go check out Midtowne Market. They received their first delivery of Other Half beers last week. I believe it may be one of the first drops of OH in the Valley.
     
    #19 TomCat11, Feb 9, 2022
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  20. MistaRyte

    MistaRyte Pooh-Bah (2,681) Jan 14, 2008 Virginia
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    Can confirm Norfolk TW got it in as well... snagged some M-43 (non DDH) and Boss Tweed
     
    #20 MistaRyte, Feb 9, 2022
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