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Getting a laugh out of lager

Posted on January 14, 2014 by admin

During an afternoon of research for my upcoming book,”Richmond Beer,” I almost laughed myself into a coma reading some of the outrageous tales of misadventures concerning lager. All are taken from Richmond papers printed in 1859, a year when lager, … Continue reading →

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Devils Backbone repeats as Virginia breweries make strong showing at Great American Beer Festival

Posted on October 14, 2013 by admin

For the second year in a row, Devils Backbone Brewing Co. in Nelson County won top honors in its category at the Great American Beer Festival. The brewery’s Basecamp operation was named Small Brewing Company of the Year, and head … Continue reading →

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Fine dining embracing fine beers

Posted on September 12, 2013 by admin

  Normally — about eight days out of seven — I have a peanut-butter-and-jelly sandwich for lunch. Not just any PB&J. Skippy Extra Crunchy Super Chunk Peanut Butter. Welch’s Concord Grape Jelly. And some good bread — Arnold’s Oatnut, for … Continue reading →

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Devils Backbone smokes the competition at brewers’ fest

Posted on September 12, 2013 by admin

  Not many beers make me want to change my lifestyle. I’m a vegetarian, but I couldn’t help but yearn for a good German wurst when I tasted Devils Backbone Smokehaus Lager. The smoky quality of this rauchbier is silky … Continue reading →

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Craft brewers celebrate, take stock

Posted on March 29, 2013 by admin

I’m back in good ole RVA, but my head is still spinning—and not just from some of the great beers. The good vibes were so thick at the Craft Brewers Conference in D.C. that there were as many pats on … Continue reading →

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Craft beer conference takes off

Posted on March 27, 2013 by admin

WASHINGTON, D.C.—There was something special about last night’s opening reception of the national Craft Brewers Conference. It wasn’t just that beers of Virginia and elsewhere in the D.C. region were showcased for thousands of brewers from around the country. It … Continue reading →

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