Welcome to our Favorite Things Reader's Poll 2023! Because, you know, we're dying to find out what really keeps you, our esteemed readers, up at night in our charming city. Where do we hang out? What on earth are we doing with our lives? And let's not forget the...
Sometimes it seems like RVA's craft beer scene is growing so quickly that we must be heading for some sort of inevitable critical mass, in which the entire city is drowned beneath 60-foot-high amber waves of golden hoppy deliciousness. Best apocalypse ever! But until that day of reckoning comes, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy tasty,...
With 52 beers on tap, and a reported $2 Million in revenue last year, it's no surprise Mekong is expanding and its owner, An Bui, is all smiles. With 52 beers on tap, and a reported $2 Million in revenue last year, it's no surprise Mekong is expanding and its owner, An Bui, is all smiles. Local business-news allstars Richmond Bizsense got a...
What (or who) is Stone Brewing Co.? Meet the 10th largest craft brewer in the US, its 400 jobs, millions in promised revenue, and eyes toward Richmond, VA. What (or who) is Stone Brewing Co.? Meet the 10th largest craft brewer in the US, its 400 jobs, millions in promised revenue, and eyes toward Richmond, VA. The Times-Dispatch is reporting a...
I think I figured out why RVA is the happiest city in the country - it's our access to world-class craft beer. I think I figured out why RVA is the happiest city in the country - it's our access to world-class craft beer. And we've got folks like Hardywood Brewery to thank for that. And you can take part in their newest brews when they premiere...
Mekong has a lot to be excited about - they are close to opening their new expanded brew pub, they won our Beer Madness tournament back in April, and its generally a great place to drink. Mekong has a lot to be excited about - they are close to opening their new expanded brew pub, they won our Beer Madness tournament back in April, and its...
Stumbled upon this bad boy via Holy City Brewing's youtube page. Stumbled upon this bad boy via Holy City Brewing's youtube page. The North Charleston, SC, based brewery specializes in craft beers, but now it's got a new trick up its sleeve. If anyone in town can do this, please reach out to us.
The Capital Ale House National Beer Expo has landed in Richmond, featuring craft beers from all over the country, the event lasts from July 15-20 and is a The Capital Ale House National Beer Expo has landed in Richmond, featuring craft beers from all over the country, the event lasts from July 15-20 and is a beer enthusiasts wet dream. Created by...
The Summer Moon Music Festival is back and bigger than before! This weekend, Center of the Universe (COTU) Brewing Company will host the second straight Summer Moon Music Festival in Ashland, Va. The Summer Moon Music Festival is back and bigger than before! This weekend, Center of the Universe (COTU) Brewing Company will host the second straight...
The National Beer Expo starts this week, and there's a mess of events for you to take part in. We'll have more details about the series of events making up the expo tomorrow, but in the mean time, make sure you start your Beer Expo experience off right with a night of brews and eats at the legendary Mekong Restaurant. The National Beer Expo...
