We had never tried canned wine before this week. Up until recently, we hadn’t really given them much thought. We would see new canned wines emblazoned with eye-grabbing artwork on shelves in stores and wine bars around town, but never felt compelled to try them....
This year’s autumn equinox was ushered in with cool temperatures in Richmond. The weather app and sky spoke in cautious portents as they told a story of Tropical Storm Ophelia’s coming rain. Ophelia had not yet arrived to crash the party by the time that I had decided to make good on my word: I would cover the one and only night of Oktoberfest,...
I found Timmy Danger lounging casually beside a fire pit, drinking a dark beer. It was a Friday afternoon in the dying days of summer, and the man whose last name is "Danger" was looking decidedly docile. He greeted me with a warm smile and a firm handshake wearing standard street clothes in the realm of a button down and jeans. I could not help...
Hey, since we’re diving into the craft beer scene this week, let’s talk about Hardywood Park Craft Beer from Richmond. A marketing company from out of state called it the Best Craft Beer Brand in Virginia last week. A big call, right? But, does Hardywood really own that crown? Let us share some facts that make a compelling case for...
Richmond's craft beer scene is undeniably alive and kicking, and this past weekend it was showcased in all its hop-filled glory at The Veil's Forever Summer Festival. This day-long celebration of ales, IPAs, stouts, and more brought together a community of brewers, foodies, and craft beer lovers under the historic roof of the Main Street Station...
Brewmaster Brian Nelson's love for beer and brewing started long before Hardywood Park Craft Brewery became a staple in the Richmond beer scene. It all began while he was studying mechanical engineering at Virginia Tech. "I studied mechanical engineering at Virginia Tech and I loved brewing beer in my free time. I would experiment with different...
During our conversation with Matt Tarpey, the co-founder of The Veil Brewing Co., we delved into the exciting new project that he and his team are working on in collaboration with Longoven. We also touched on how the pandemic changed the game for everyone, how being in bands crosses over into craft brewing and his strategy for sharing and...
Safe Space RVA's Summerfest is coming to Diversity Richmond this weekend, and if you haven't checked them out yet, this is a perfect opportunity. Safe Space RVA was founded in the past year by several local queer activists, makers, and small business owners, who put it together to be both a monthly community market and a safe community space in...
There's no shortage of great places to grab a drink in town, and whether you're a River City native or new to the area, it's always fun to find a new favorite spot. Here's a list of local businesses with happy hour specials, so find a friend (or come meet a new one!) and check out some of Richmond's best bars and restaurants. If you'd like your...
What’s happening, craft beer lovers of RVA?! Welcome to this week’s RVA On Tap, RVA Magazine’s weekly column for all the Booze News your hearts desire. As the River City slowly transitions into a new normal during the pandemic, we’re highlighting the best local brewers. From in-person outdoor events to take-home and delivery beers, let’s...
