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Stay Sane: Weekend Playlist by Cardinality

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Every Friday night, RVA Mag brings you an epic, glorious playlist curated by Virginia’s most influential artists, musicians, and institutions.

This week, we’re bringing a selection great tunes from Richmond’s own Cardinality, a duo combining the powers of Richmond musicians Ty Sorrell and AG Himself. Their self-titled debut is coming later this month from local mainstay Grimalkin Records, and features collaborative assistance from producer Rathawn and poet/visual artist Rob Gibsun. The smooth, soulful sound of Cardinality incorporates hip hop, electronic, and R&B flavors, showcasing these talented local musicians through some seriously chill grooves.

You can pre-order Cardinality’s self-titled debut on 10 inch vinyl, cassette, and digital formats from the Grimalkin Records Bandcamp page, but while you wait for it to ship, kick off a smooth summer weekend with a formidable selection of jams handpicked especially for you by the duo. It features quite a few tracks from Cardinality’s local musical comrades, including Alfred., Shormey, and Billy Capricorn, as well as some great hip hop, classic pop, electronic sounds, and much more! On a weekend that promises way more fireworks than you can handle, this will be a very sweet antidote.

Let’s kick back, Virginia.

Open this playlist from mobile in your Spotify app HERE.

Knot & Stem Brings Hand-Crafted Tapestries To Richmond

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Among the dreary days of coronavirus, a new handmade weaving business is bringing some color back to Richmond with Knot & Stem. 

The dreary reality of living during the COVID-19 quarantine is an abundance of spare time. It’s easy to lose days or weeks doing nothing when there’s nothing to do. However, the artistically talented have seen new opportunities in the throes of isolation, as their spare time translates into tangible works of art.

This is the case for Richmond’s Samantha Weiss, a local artist and VCUArts grad who recently launched Knot & Stem. Creating hand-crafted woven tapestries, Weiss offers custom designs and themed work through her online business. 

PHOTO: Knot & Stem

“I just wanted to make people happy with more art in the house,” said Weiss. “Maybe make some extra money.” Like many others during COVID-19, Weiss lost her full-time design job to the pandemic’s economic disaster, but she used the situation to bring some color back into her world — and into homes across Richmond. 

Knot & Stem tapestries cost anywhere from $25 to $50, and come in a variety of color schemes and designs. Of course, Weiss also takes custom orders where she works more closely with customers for a particular design. 

PHOTO: Knot & Stem

Weiss’s woven tapestry pieces are created improvisationally, based on a color scheme. Her style is influenced by her career history as an interior designer, which gives her a keen eye when it comes to perfectly crafted colors and other design elements. 

“It definitely gives me an advantage in terms of aesthetics and home decor,” said Weiss. “But it’s a little bit more whimsical, since I was in the corporate design world. I was mostly doing offices. It’s more fun to think about home design.” 

Apart from her interior design experience, Weiss is mostly a self-taught artist. Along with weaving, she’s talented in several other art forms: watercolor, embroidery, and especially glass-blowing, in which she majored at VCU. 

PHOTO: Knot & Stem

Her interest in weaving sparked in 2017, when coming across other artists inspired her to try her own hand at the skill. The isolation of COVID-19 gave her a window to fully commit to the new projects. 

“[Weaving takes] a long time, so it’s always hard with a job,” said Weiss. “Since the end of March, I’ve been weaving all day every day. I’m finally getting better.”

Weiss began creating weaved tapestries for Knot & Stem in a small space in her home. She’s not the only talented one in the family — her brother, Andre Weiss DeLaRosa, owns and operates his own wood shop called DeLaRosa’s Creations. In late June, he custom-built a fully operational weaving loom for Weiss. Now Knot & Stem can take custom commissions for weaved tapestries up to four feet long. 

PHOTO: Knot & Stem

As she moves forward with her business, Weiss is also diving back into the design world. She has full plans to keep growing Knot & Stem alongside her work. 

“I definitely want to keep the Knot & Stem business alive, by weaving at night and working by day,” said Weiss. “It’s brought me a lot of peace. I hope I can continue doing it as much as possible.” 

To find more work by Knot & Stem or order a custom piece of your own, visit the business on Instagram. Keep it colorful, RVA!

Top Photo via Knot & Stem

Car Photography Races Through Richmond

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At high-speed or on the street, Richmond photographer Wayne Hunter captures the unique aspects of each car in his lens. 

The sun begins to set on I-95, one of Richmond’s busiest highways. Colors of gold and amber cascade onto the pavement as a black Subaru contrasts the scene, carefully staying out of the way of cars making their way home. Photographer Wayne Hunter doesn’t have much time left, as his light slowly disappears. He leans out of a second Subaru adjacent to the photo’s subject car, hood scoop and minimal decals in frame, and snaps a rolling photo of the automobile in its natural environment. For this Richmond photographer, getting the perfect shot means catching the car at its best; wherever and however that may be.

PHOTO: Hunter‘s Eye Photography

As car enthusiasts fix up and modify their vehicles to perfection, often spending thousands to get it just right, photographers like Hunter bring in a new level of admiration by capturing each driver’s masterpiece. For Hunter, falling into the specialty of car photography came by accident. 

“We were taking pictures of all our cars,” Hunter said, “and [a friend] started teaching me a few things.” He decided to pick up a camera for himself, and started playing around with new ideas in photography. “I ended up picking up a camera from Best Buy a year or two later — just an entry-level Canon — which I still use a lot.” It sparked the beginning of a talent he carries into today’s car culture in Richmond.

Car photographers can learn and develop in the local environment, with a thriving community that dominates Richmond’s roads and parking lots. Within the ever-growing groups, photographers have ample opportunities to take stunning photos of many types of cars. But as the community increases in numbers every year, sometimes there’s only room for photographers with the right style of talent. 

PHOTO: Hunter‘s Eye Photography

“There has been a huge influx of photographers. Cameras have gotten cheaper, even brand new entry-level [models],” Hunter said. “Everybody’s trying to get into it; it’s been a very competitive market if you’re actually trying to make decent money from it. My thing is that you have to value the work, value the equipment — everything costs money. Everything takes a lot of time as well.” 

For most freelance photographers, the best-case scenario is making a somewhat decent wage while working unique schedules and hours. An increased public interest in car photography brings more eyes onto the work, and Hunter’s photo shoots have brought him attention at car events. After a few years of hard work and dedication, he’s been given the opportunity to be the official photographer for one of the East Coast’s largest car shows.

PHOTO: Hunter‘s Eye Photography

“The biggest [car show] I have coming up is Spring Fest,” Hunter said. “Before that, I show a local car show in Lynchburg for charity.” Although Spring Fest would have taken place in Ocean City, MD this year, it has been postponed due to Covid-19. 

Hunter noted that, as far as individuals interacting with photographers at car meet-ups, he’s seen a slight difference since quarantine began.

“I still have a couple of shoots coming up. I’ve only had one cancellation, but as far as the car meets, the work has been a little slow,” he said. 

Even as groups are banned from gathering and individuals stay home, Hunter is still finding ways to continue doing what he loves. As photography is already a socially-distant activity, he’s focused on many kinds of shoots, and he chases opportunities to get back out there. When it comes to the photos he loves to capture, there are a few aspects he looks for in makes and models of cars to capture his eye the most. 

PHOTO: Hunter‘s Eye Photography

“I enjoy the cars that have a lot of customization,” Hunter said. “I like to get a lot of the little details, and things like that. I prefer a lot of the [cars] you don’t see in the States, like [Nissan] Skylines.” With a variety of importers at work in the Richmond area, cars like these show up on local highways more often than you might expect.

Car photography is a niche subject. It’s often a difficult type to shoot, but for Hunter, the reactions from the people make it worthwhile. His favorite elements about working with drivers is to keep them involved even after their photo shoot is over. 

“I try to work with them as much as possible,” he said. “I try to have a one-week turnaround once I start editing, and I’ll keep them involved in the process.”

PHOTO: Hunter‘s Eye Photography

Knowing the tough nature of competitive photography in the area, many photographers are expanding their horizons, including Hunter. 

“I don’t want to be pigeonholed into just being a car photographer. I love doing portraits,” Hunter said. “That’s another aspect I’m trying to get into, doing some other creative stuff. Maybe even getting more into composites, or superimposing a subject or car from one photo and putting it onto a background from another location. It can sometimes be hard to stand out, so you don’t want to end up getting stuck with the only thing you can count on.” 

Although he started off shooting cars and modified vehicles after a day with friends in the past, he noted that being well-rounded as a photographer could be beneficial as he looks to expand his opportunities. 

PHOTO: Hunter‘s Eye Photography

“I want to continue to progress, and probably invest in some lenses. You have to learn that it increases the quality of your finished result,” Hunter said. “I would like to grow more with car photography, but I don’t want to just be a car photographer.”

Photography is not only important work for the car community to get the word out about events and meet-ups, but for the individuals that want to showcase their vehicles that took months of hard work and dedication to complete. As long as Richmond’s car community keeps growing, and as long as people are interested in modifying vehicles, niche photographers will always have something unique to bring to each driver.

To check out more of Hunter’s work, find him on Instagram and Facebook.

RVA On Tap: Ditch The Corona. Here’s How To (Safely) Support Local Brewers!

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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. 

If you missed the last column, you can check that out here. Our kegs are overflowing this week with craft beer, and we’re not riding out this virus without our favorite local brewers… but this time, we’re bringing them home with us. 

This week in Booze News, we’ve got fresh can releases, new brews for growler fills, and some creative ideas from local brewers during the pandemic. You’ll get all the best for delivery & pickup, in alphabetical order, to find your local favorites easily. Don’t miss out, Richmond, and continue supporting local business!

We’ve got pickup and delivery services from brewers like The Answer Brewpub, Ardent Craft Ales, Belle Isle Moonshine, Bryant’s Cider, Center of the Universe Brewing, Intermission Beer Company, Isley Brewing Company, Final Gravity, Fine Creek Brewing Company, Garden Grove, Hardywood Park Craft Brewery, Lickinghole Creek, Starr Hill, Stone Brewing, Strangeways, Triple Crossing, Väsen Brewing Company, The Veil Brewing Co. and more. Stay healthy, and drink up!

BREWERS: If your outdoor spaces are opening at a safely-limited capacity, please email [email protected] with updates.

PHOTO: The Answer Brewpub

The Answer Brewpub

In to-go brews, The Answer Brewpub is first on our alphabetical list of local spots that will be doing carry-out purchases. The Answer also released a series of Quy Pham-inspired beers to honor their beloved friend at the last week of June, so go show them support and spread the love where you can.

Check out their available brews and Order Here!

AVAILABLE BEERS:

  • IMPERIAL MILK STOUT “QUY IS THE ANSWER”
  • QUY LIME PIE GOSE
  • NEW GUINEA VANILLA BEER
  • TASTED LIKE SUNSHINE DUST
  • FEVER DREAMS
  • THE VIBES
  • MURDER BEARS
  • NO WAY DOWN
  • MALARKEY TIPA
  • MILK CHOCOLATE CHUGYO
  • TACTICAL LAGER
  • QUAD MOTHER OF MORENO: MANGO, MARSHMALLOW, VANILLA
  • CONDRON DOUBLE RASPBERRY CHEESECAKE
  • PASSIONFRUIT MANGO HONEY LEMONADE
  • KING ROBINSON COBBLER: STRAWBERRY RHUBARB
  • IMPERIAL 3 SCOOPS: PASSIONFRUIT MANGO PEACH
  • RUM PASSIONFRUIT PAINKILLER  

Don’t forget to add your tips to support their team when you place your order!

If you’re planning to stop by for a to-go order, the brewery is encouraging you to please follow CDC safety guidelines.

PHOTO: Ardent Craft Ales

Ardent Craft Ales

Ardent Craft Ales is offering curbside pick-up options and delivery. Beer shipping across Virginia and D.C. is available here. Locally in Richmond, you can Order Here!

Ardent partially reopened their beer garden last month, and hours are expanded to 12-8pm Tuesday-Sunday. They’ll also be serving food every day, so head out for a bite and a beer! Keep up with them on social media for updates.

AVAILABLE BEERS:

  • HONEY GINGER
  • HIGHPOINT DIPA
  • SHORT THROW BREWING – THE PRODUCT
  • ITALIAN PILSNER
  • IPA X
  • BOHEMIAN PILSNER
  • FLAGSHIP IPA
  • ARDENT PILSNER
  • PEACH GOSE
  • ELDIG BALTIC PORTER
  • EARL GREY BROWN ALE
  • SAISON

For pickups, park in Ardent’s parking lot off Highpoint Avenue, and give the taproom a call to let them know you’re there. They’ll bring your orders out and check your ID at your car, so folks won’t have to get out and come inside at all. These are expected to be available within 30 minutes of the order being placed, so shoot for that time frame, and you’ll receive updates from Ardent if there are any delays due to higher volumes of orders. 

For deliveries, drivers will come to the address provided, and IDs will be checked upon arrival. Be sure to plan for it — if you’re unavailable when they arrive, they’ll bring your order back to the taproom and keep it available for pick-up.

PHOTO: Belle Isle Moonshine

Belle Isle Moonshine

In more local craft drink news, Belle Isle Moonshine is offering local delivery (even same-day for orders before 2pm!) of their premium moonshine, canned cocktails, and more. Head over to their website to order here if you’re looking to mix things up and add a few cocktails into your evening brews!

They’ve just introduced Honey Habanero & Pineapple, the latest in their series of canned cocktails. This is the first small-batch, limited run cocktail to come out of Belle Isle, and this special recipe is available only to Virginia residents via their Online Distillery Store. Honey Hab & Pineapple is open for pre-orders starting today, and it’ll ship just in time for 4th of July Weekend.

Check out the list below for a full rundown of moonshine and craft cocktails available from the local distillery.

AVAILABLE MOONSHINE & CANNED COCKTAILS:

  • HONEY HABANERO
  • HONEY HABANERO & PINEAPPLE (PRE-ORDER)
  • BELLE ISLE BLOOD ORANGE MOONSHINE
  • BELLE ISLE RUBY RED GRAPEFRUIT MOONSHINE
  • BELLE ISLE BLACK LABEL MOONSHINE
  • HONEY HABANERO & PINEAPPLE CANNED COCKTAIL (PRE-ORDER)
  • BLOOD ORANGE & SODA CANNED COCKTAIL
  • RUBY RED & SODA CANNED COCKTAIL
  • SHINE & SODA CANNED COCKTAIL

Belle Isle also has merch available on their online store, so head over to see all the options when you order drinks.

PHOTO: Bryant’s Cider

Bryant’s Cider

Bryant’s Cider is now open! We’ve been waiting forever to see the brand-new beautiful tasting room (thanks, coronavirus) and we couldn’t be more excited to see that they’re finally able to open safely. Congrats on the opening, Bryant’s, and downtown welcomes you!

Thanks to Phase 3, we’ll likely see a lot more breweries opening up — but that doesn’t mean we can go out without masks on or safely distancing, so keep that in mind, folks! And remember that your pals in the service industry are working very hard to open everything back up, so be kind when you revisit public spaces as everyone figures out this “new normal.”

Order Online here if you’re still not comfortable venturing out, and check below for a list of everything available for pickup.

AVAILABLE CIDERS:

  • ECTO-COOLER
  • CRANBERRY CIDER
  • BRITE GOOD
  • SUMTHIN JUICY
  • UNICORN FUEL (this one made them famous, so you’ll definitely want to check it out!)
  • CHAIDER
  • HELL HOP
  • PUNK KING
  • RED EYE
  • ARIES
  • DARK UNICORN
  • SATAN’S HEAVEN
  • TAURUS

Stay tuned for more info as we get to test out the new cider location, and support local biz!

PHOTO: Center of the Universe Brewing

Center of the Universe Brewing

Head to cotubrew.square.site to order delivery for their best recipes. You can place orders at (804) 368-0299, or via the website by checking “Fulfillment Method” and “Delivery” with your address before finishing check-out.

AVAILABLE BEERS & CROWLERS:

  • BEER ORANGE BLOSSOM HONEY ALE
  • BELGIAN WHEAT ALE
  • BLACKBERRY CRYSTAL COTU HARD SELTZER
  • CHAMELEON IPA
  • MONKEY’S UNCLE LEMONGRASS TRIPEL
  • OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIE PORTER
  • POCAHOPTAS IPA
  • RALLY CAP GRAPEFRUIT SHANDY
  • RAY RAY’S FRONT PORCH S’IPA
  • SUMMER MOON IMPERIAL RASPBERRY WHEAT ALE

Customers can park alongside the front curb and proceed to the front door. Patrons will stay outside, and COTU team will deliver orders to the front. All tips received will benefit the front staff during closures. Kegs are available, ordering via email at [email protected] for availability and pricing. Gift cards are available here.

PHOTO: Final Gravity Brewing Company

Final Gravity Brewing Co. 

Over at Final Gravity Brewing Co., to-go pours are available for every brew you could dream of: all you need to do is grab a Crowler. Check out their website and Order Here!

AVAILABLE BEERS:

  • WANDERING STAR HAZY DOUVLE IPA
  • DWARF STAR HAZY SESSION IPA
  • THE DOPPLER EFFECT IPA
  • WEIZEN UP
  • FIRE STATION 5 AMBER ALE
  • STEPPING STONE BLONDE ALE
  • IRISH GOODBYE STOUT
  • THIRD SEASON SAISON

Delivery runs up to 10 miles! For regular pickup, head inside to their bar. For curbside pickup, there’s a green tent set up behind their building. Call 264-48084, Option 1, to let them know when you’ve arrived.

PHOTO: Fine Creek Brewing Company

Fine Creek Brewing Company 

Out at Fine Creek Brewing Company, beer delivery is available! Check out Fine Creek’s website for a full list of beers available for pick-up and delivery, and find them on Facebook for updates and more information. Order Here!

AVAILABLE BEERS:

  • BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL IMPERIAL STOUT CROWLER
  • HELLES LAGER
  • ENGLISH PUB ALE
  • TRICKNOLOGY
  • GAMMA GARDEN DIPA
  • CITRUS HONEY SAISON CROWLER
  • DRY HOPPED WILD ALE W. HONEY CROWLER
  • EMOTIONAL SUPPORT CAT WEST COAST IPA CROWLER
  • GERMAN PILSNER CROWLER
  • HELLES LAGER CROWLER
  • KOYT DUTCH OAT ALE CROWLER
  • MILK STOUT W. CHOCOLATE CROWLER
  • PARTICLE FALLS SMOKED IPA CROWLER
  • RYE LAGER CROWLER
  • SPICEBUSH & CHERRYWOOD CROWLER
  • HERBRARIUM WILD SAISON

Be sure to keep up with Fine Creek on social media and at their website for the latest news from these awesome Powhatan brewers!

PHOTO: Garden Grove Brewing & Urban Winery

Garden Grove Brewing & Urban Winery

At Garden Grove, along with carry-out orders, they’ve also started curbside pick-up for all their best brews. With your favorites like EarthTone, you’ll be able to order beers here and pick them up from your car to keep things safe.

AVAILABLE BEERS:

  • FENRIR COFFEE STOUT
  • BERSERKER
  • EARTHTONE
  • CZECH PILS
  • GIVE EM’ HELLES
  • POWDER BELGIAN WIT
  • SOMETHING STUPID IPA
  • KOUSHMA
  • ROUGAROU
  • ARASSAS KOLSCH
  • FERGUS WEE-HEAVY
  • EVANGELINE
  • SYNTHESIS

WINE:

  • SUPER SESHYAN CIDER
  • GRANDEUR!
  • KOBOLD DRY-HOPPED CIDER
  • TYPHOON PASSION FRUIT AND MANGO HONEY WINE
  • PINK LEMONADE HONEY WINE
  • 2017 CHARDONNAY
  • 2017 PETIT VERDOT
  • 2018 ADAPTATION
  • SYNTHESIS

They’re keeping things safe, and encouraging folks to use curbside pickup to limit the number of customers in the taproom at any given time on to-go orders. Keep up with them on Facebook for updates. 

PHOTO: Hardywood West Creek by Chad Williams of Creative Visual Design

Hardywood Park Craft Brewery

Hardywood West Creek and Richmond locations are open, folks! The outdoor spaces have been re-arranged to allow for proper social distancing, and all us Hardywood fans can rejoice in the good news. New hours are Wednesday-Sunday from 2-8pm. First come, first serve! Find more information here on rules and what to expect.

If you’d rather still drink from home, head over here to Order Online. They’ll be offering awesome new beer releases regularly, so be sure to stay updated with them going forward.

Hardywood Richmond brews listed below. CLICK HERE for West Creek info & cases/growler fills!

AVAILABLE BEERS:

  • CITRAWEISSE
  • HARDYWOOD HEFEWEIZEN
  • BUBBY’S BLACKBERRY COBBLER
  • RICHMOND LAGER
  • GREAT RETURN
  • HARDYWOOD PILS
  • HARDYWOOD SINGEL
  • VIPA
  • DOUBLE DOGWOOD
  • WYLDFLOWER
  • MAMAW’S MEAN COBBLER
  • FRUSTA FRESCA
  • WEST CREEK HARD CIDER
  • HOPKEEPER
  • RASPBERRY STOUT
  • BOURBON BALTIC SUNRISE

Keep up with Hardywood on Instagram and Facebook for more updates, and make your way out to support!

PHOTO: Intermission Beer Company

Intermission Beer Company 

Intermission Beer Company is open! Masks are required to enter. Please check here before you head there, and be sure you’re up-to-date on their policies ahead of it.

Intermission is now open for taproom and patio seating, for 21+ only and no pets during this time (hold tight, dog lovers!) It’s first-come, first-serve, and it’ll be closed for seating once they reach capacity. Always remember to wear your mask and keep folks safe!

Order Here for delivery! To grab a curbside pickup order, call or text Intermission at 804-585-0405 and they’ll deliver any of their available beers straight to your car when you arrive. Beer slushies are now available, too!

AVAILABLE BEERS:

  • BEER SLUSHIES! Check Facebook every Friday to see the weekend’s flavor.
  • STRAWBERRY BLONDE
  • GHOST LIGHT LAGER
  • HATHOR GOSE SOUR
  • CONJURED DARKNESS
  • OATS N’ HOES IPA
  • OVATION HARD SELTZER LEMON
  • OVATION HARD SELTZER ORANGE
  • OVATION HARD SELTZER RASPBERRY

They’ll deliver within a 5 mile radius of Intermission, and reserve the right to cancel any orders further than 5 miles away. You can check here to see if your address is within their range.

Check with Intermission on Facebook for updates as things go on, and catch up with them to find out more about brews on tap. 

PHOTO: Isley Brewing Company

Isley Brewing Company 

To-go brews are available at Isley Brewing Company! The tasting room will be closed, but beers on tap will be available for pickup. Order Here!

AVAILABLE BEERS:

  • SHIP FACED
  • 6 FEET CLOSER TO YOU
  • OFF THE BOULEVARD
  • APPLE OF MY EYE
  • GOSE-BUSTERS
  • THE BRIBE
  • CHOOSY MOTHER
  • PLAIN JANE
  • PLAIN JANE STRAWBERRY
  • PLANE JANE BLUEBERRY
  • CASH AND CARRY CASHMERE HAZY IPA
  • RHIZOME SUN
  • I’LL BEE BOCK
  • ISLEY CZECH PILSNER
  • RASPBERRY RAZZLE

In orders, be sure to include your name, address, email, and what you’d like to order in four-packs, then let them know when you’re there. There’s a minimum purchase of two four-packs per order, and delivery charges will apply. A big plus with Isley: they deliver up to 5 miles away from the brewery — so if you’re located further out, it’s no problem!

Check their post here for more information on ordering, and keep up with Isley on Facebook for updates. 

PHOTO: Lickinghole Creek Craft Brewery

Lickinghole Creek Craft Brewery

Multi-state shipping and drive-thru pickup now available! Get your brews online and Order Here from Lickinghole Creek Craft Brewery’s website.

AVAILABLE BEERS:

  • BEAR BAIT BERLINER WEISSE WITH BLACKBERRIES
  • JUICY #21
  • WATERMELON GOSE
  • NINE MILE IPA
  • LCCB JUICY #20
  • ABSOLUTE COUP OF ENLIGHTENED DESPOT
  • NUCLEAR NUGGET IMPERIAL HONEY IPA
  • BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST IMPERIAL BROWN ALE
  • TEQUILA OAK SPIRAL AGED LA CALAVERA CATRINA THREE CHOPT TRIPEL ALE WITH LIME ZEST
  • THREE CHOPT TRIPEL
  • HEIR APPARENT MEXICAN SPICED IMPERIAL STOUT
  • MAIDENS BLONDE ALE
  • FRENCH TOAST BROWN ALE
  • VIRGINIA STRAWBERRY HEFEWEIZEN
  • NINE MILE IPA
  • ROSEMARY SAISON
  • ONE RIDE NON-ALCOHOLIC
  • SUNFLOWER SAISON
  • CHALLENGE THE BEAR BALTIC PORTER
  • TWELFTH NIGHT SPICED BELGIAN QUAD
  • VANILLA VIRGINIA BLACK BEAR
  • COCONUT QUADRUPLE ALE
  • RUM BARREL AGED CARROT CAKE IMPERIAL AMBER ALE
  • BOURBON BARREL & GINGER THREE CHOPT TRIPEL
  • REDNECK SOAP OPERA
  • ILLUMINATOS
  • HIDE THE DESPOT
  • HUG THE DESPOT
  • AWAKEN THE DESPOT

Head over here to Lickinghole Creek’s website for more information on policies regarding COVID-19, and catch up with them on Facebook here. 

PHOTO: Starr Hill Richmond

Starr Hill Richmond Beer Hall & Rooftop 

Starr Hill is also keeping things safe, with to-go beer sales taking place during abbreviated business hours. All of their year-round beers will be available, in addition to some special favorites from the brewery. Order Here!

AVAILABLE BEERS:

  • SUMMER TOUR
  • SAY IT AIN’T SOUR
  • CRYSTAL RIVER GRAPEFRUIT IPA
  • KING KUNU
  • NOTHERN LIGHTS IPA
  • RAMBLE ON HAZY IPA
  • STAY FOREVER ESPRESSO STOUT
  • WAREHOUSE PILS
  • CARLY CUCUMBER GOSE
  • CAROLE CRAN-RASPBERRY GOSE
  • FRONT ROW GOLDEN ALE
  • GRATEFUL PALE ALE
  • JOMO LAGER
  • NORTHERN LIGHTS IPA
  • PIXIE PINEAPPLE GOSE
  • ROXANNE RASPBERRY SOUR
  • THE LOVE HEFEWEIZEN
  • WILD HEART HOPPY BLONDE
  • 2 TONE VANILLA PORTER
  • ALL THAT HAZY IPA
  • CRYSTAL RIVER GRAPEFRUIT IPA
  • CURRANT AFFAIRS BLACKBERRY CURRANT SOUR
  • EXPAT BARREL STOUT
  • HATHOR RASPBERRY GOSE
  • JOMO VIENNA LAGER
  • LIZZY LIME GOSE
  • LOOKING GLASS IPA
  • NOTHING GOLD CAN STAY HAZY IPA
  • REDUX RASPBERRY SPARKLING ALE
  • RIVER CITY RED
  • WAREHOUSE PILS

+ More in cases! Check out Starr Hill’s website for more details. Full info with cases and more can be found here.

Keep up with them on Facebook for updates on hours and information, and check their website here for news on their COVID-19 precautions being implemented at the brewery. 

PHOTO: Stone Brewing Richmond

Stone Brewing Richmond

Stone Brewing Richmond is open for pick-up! This awesome East End brewery has had some delicious releases lately, and you can keep up with them on Facebook for updates on the newest brews. Order Online!

AVAILABLE BEERS:

  • STONE W00TSTOUT 2020
  • STONE IPA
  • BUENAVEZA SALT & LIME LAGER
  • DELICIOUS
  • STONE NOTORIOUS P.O.G. BERLINER WEISSE
  • ENTER NIGHT PILSNER
  • TROPIC OF THUNDER
  • SCORPION BOWL IPA
  • ///FEAR.MOVIE.LIONS DIPA
  • TANGERINE EXPRESS IPA
  • STONE RIPPER
  • ARROGANT BASTARD ALE

Be sure to keep up with their updated available beer list here, as supplies are subject to change. Drink happy, y’all!

PHOTO: Strangeways Brewing

Strangeways Brewing

All 3 tasting rooms are open for delivery, curbside pick-up, and to-go orders! Full order info including delivery charges can be found here, and be sure to check their website to Order Online.

AVAILABLE BEERS:

  • SHIMMER & SHAKE SPIKED SPARKLING SELTZER
  • ALBINO MONKEY BELGIAN WHITE
  • ARNIE’S ARMY BERLINER WEISSE
  • DR. FOUDRE I WILD ALE
  • GINGERBREAD WOODBOOGER
  • GOURD OF THUNDER
  • HELLES FROZEN OVER MUNICH HELLES LAGER
  • LEGALIZE IT – SMALL AX WEST COAST IPA
  • MARTIAN SPRING HOPPY ALE
  • MURDER HORNET NEW ENGLAND IPA
  • TURBOGENERATOR
  • UBERLIN BERLINER WEISSE
  • WOODBOOGER BELGIAN STYLE BROWN ALE

Be sure to catch up with Strangeways on their website for a full list of beers, and for the most-updated brews available.

PHOTO: Triple Crossing Beer

Triple Crossing Beer 

Triple Crossing Beer has to-go and delivery options available, and can shipping is another brand-new option!

With Texting Can Alerts, you can text TCALERTS to (855) 918-2808 to be enrolled with all the new can releases and beer information available at Triple Crosisng. If you’re feeling hungry, they’ve also got food to-go, which is a great unique note for these brewers in particular. Order Here!

AVAILABLE BEERS:

Fulton

  • MOSAIC TRIANGLES
  • SALINITY

Downtown

  • DAWN CHORUS
  • MOSAIC TRIANGLES IPA
  • SALINITY

Be sure to check your locations and order here, as different locations will have different availability.

Triple Crossing is also offering delivery options, and thanks to a high demand, they’re able to keep supporting their staff while the taproom is closed. Be sure to tip your delivery drivers well, and help service industry folks get through these shutdowns. Head here to order downtown pick-up orders, and here for Fulton pick-up orders. Keep up with Triple Crossing on Facebook here. 

PHOTO: Väsen Brewing Company

Väsen Brewing Company

At Väsen Brewing Company, Order Here for pickup and delivery!

AVAILABLE BEERS:

  • FREYJA
  • RADAPILS
  • ESCAPE CLOUD
  • THE SUNRISE OTTER
  • HATHOR GOSE
  • VELVET WALRUS ON RASPBERRY
  • EVERYTHING FLOATS ON PINEAPPLE
  • MEXICAN LAGER
  • MAU RAKAU
  • HEFEWEIZEN
  • LAGER
  • THE VELVET WALRUS ON VANILLA COFFEE & CINNAMON
  • WINDHOOK IPA
  • NORSE DOUBLE IPA
  • VANILLA MOONBEAR DUBBEL
  • GOLDENBEAR TRIPEL
  • CITRON SAISON

Check out the full order info here!

PHOTO: The Veil Brewing Co.

The Veil Brewing Co.


The Veil Brewing Co. will be doing outdoor to-go sales from both locations. Cans will be sold directly outside of the main entrance of our taproom under a tent in the parking lot side of both locations. Order Here!

AVAILABLE BEERS:

  • PURPLEMIATA
  • BANANA COLADA MEGA TASTEE
  • NEVER NEVER AGAIN AGAIN
  • SKETCHY TRANSFER
  • DUSTY DUSTY ROADZ ROADZ
  • FOR LOVE
  • THE WITNESS
  • NEVER NEVER MIND MIND
  • NEVERALOHA3
  • HOLLOW PLACE 500ML BOTTLE
  • WORN 500ML BOTTLE
  • PETALZ: FRED

Check here for updated lists, as stock is subject to change as orders come in.

That’s it for this week’s RVA On Tap! As your weekly columnist, I’m here to take all your beer releases, event info, ideas and questions. If you’re a brewer, send me your release info at [email protected], and if you’re a beer enthusiast, drop me a line anytime to talk booze. Catch y’all next week! 

Best Of VA Missed Connections June 24 – June 30

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Attention all bargain shoppers — we’ve got a sale on Missed Connections in aisle 12! Admittedly, we’re getting kinda desperate. Not sure if it’s the COVID-related social distancing or the longterm fallout from the SESTA/FOSTA censorship that has turned the MCs into mostly gross casual encounters-type posts, but either way, we’re over it. And while it’s true that lockdowns are going away, in most of the country that’s corresponding with people getting sick at scary rates, so I guess this is what we’ll be dealing with — for a while, at least.

So let’s make the best of it, right? Stories of flirtations over masks, in line waiting for swim lanes, and shopping for eggs are keeping us entertained this week. Plus we’ve got encounters at the truck stop showers, motorcycle lovers in search of love, and plenty of convenience stores for your essential shopping needs. And hey, if you lost your hundred bucks at the lake, some guy out there says he has it. Which is not sketchy at all, right?

Exercise proper caution, Virginia.

Lovely Lady (Ollies)

We made eye contact as you were shopping/checking out, at approximately 1:00PM, on Thursday.

I had a mask on (so my eyes admiring you was likely very obvious). Your eyes returned what I was hoping was an invite for a conversation.

If you see this, let me know what I and/or you were wearing as confirmation.

Here’s hoping to talk to you!

Swim lane

You were waiting for the lane I was in to open up, and I couldn’t stop admiring how phenomenal you looked in your black one piece. I wish I could have complimented you.

Hopefully I’ll see you again.

Pink shirt and Adidas pants…… (South point Walmart)

I saw you in the mil and eggs section today around 11:15am. I thought you were astonishingly beautiful. We did make eye contact but you kept walking and got eggs.

Wawa this morning (Fredericksburg)

Wawa on plank road. We were in line and you were right behind me. White guy, mask on, black hat and a couple of tattoos. We were talking about a new job your getting with special needs. Doubt you’ll see this and you have a gf but you were really hot.

Motorcycle rides (Newport News)

Just looking for some chill females around my area that wouldn’t mind hopping on the back of my bike. I’m not looking for more than friends. If it gets there that’s ok. Just want a reason to leave the house. I’m 5’7 195lbs and in pretty good shape. I have a second set of gear and helmet for you if you need it. Shoot me a message with contact info and we can go from there.

Lewistown Rd truck stop (Ashland)

Damn dude…u had just come from the showers and caught me checking you out twice….you are a fine piece of trucker man……I was hoping you would approach me so we could have a little bro fun

Looking for Courtney Vanderheden (Hampton)

You know me
I know you through someone else
You will prob lose your mind when you find out who this is
I’ve had a thing for you for a while.
Tell me who I am
Keep a secret

Slim woman at 7 eleven 26th street (Newport News)

Wow, saw you at 7 Eleven, I was behind you in the line. You were dark skin, slim and you were wearing black shades, a blue colorful one-piece outfit and it fit your nice slim body just right. I tried to catch up with you in the parking lot but you got into the passenger side of an SUV parked at the gas pump. HMU I’d love to learn more about you.

Rite Aid, light skinned black woman, blue dress (Kempsville)

I was in Rite Aid at Providence. You were buying stuff for a birthday. You are one of the most beautiful women I’ve seen in my entire life. I waited behind you as you checked out, and I checked you out the whole time. Totally stunning. Your outfit complemented you, head to toe. WOW.

Philpott lake (Bassett)

You were at the swimming area over 18 and petite wearing a 2 piece.. You lost 100.00 I have it will return if you can come to my place and prove that it’s yours..

At the Pool (Chesapeake)

I saw you swimming this evening at the GB YMCA pool. You looked great in your suit and I was having a hard time concentrating on my workout–feel free to say hi

Ft Monroe Beach. Took you and son out to sandbar (Hampton)

Spent Saturday at the beach and I met you and your son. I was really taken by you and would love to know if the feeling was mutual. Email me back with my name and who was with me as well. It seems we had a lot in common and I found you additionally attractive because of it . I remember your name well as well as your son’s but I don’t think Craigslist allows the posting of names. I really hope to hear from you soon

It’s Not All About You: Weekend Playlist by 92FU’s Greg Kusterbeck and Gary Llama

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Every Friday night, RVA Mag brings you an epic, glorious playlist curated by Virginia’s most influential artists, musicians, and institutions.

This week, we’ve got a special treat for all you longtime Richmond punk heads: a playlist from 92FU. This project came together in the wake of last year’s St. Edwards Reunion, which saw half a dozen bands from the Richmond punk scene of the mid-90s reunite for one night of glory. Uphill Down bassist Greg Kusterbeck and 500$Fine singer/guitarist Gary Llama didn’t want things to end there, though, so they created a new chapter in the form of 92FU. Their 10-song debut LP was just released a month or so ago by Gary’s OVOLR Records label, and you can check it out now on the OVOLR Records Bandcamp page, as well as finer streaming services everywhere.

And while you’re at it, get into this playlist of hot hardcore punk tunes that’ll raise the volume on the stormy weekend we’ve got in store and get you stoked to hit the streets and stand up for a cause. It’s full of both modern and classic Richmond bands, along with some core influences that run the gamut from angry hardcore to thought-provoking hip hop and catchy melodic punk tunes.

Raise your voice, Virginia.

Open this playlist from mobile in your Spotify app HERE.