Isley Brewing Company
You know how you might sit around drinking beers with a buddy and talk about opening a brewery? But you never actually do it, because it’s a crazy idea. And you haven’t even thought about all of the necessary requirements you would need, like taking something like this rsa training melbourne course, as well as […]
Citra Ass Down: HomeBrewer Puts The Spotlight on Extra Billy’s
Dollars to draft lines, if you were to ask most Richmonders who our oldest brewery happens to be, they would say Legend Brewing Co. in Manchester. And they would be right. Celebrating 20 years in business, Legend Brewing has earned its fame in the local craft beer scene. When asked about others in the area, […]
Beer Lovers, Beer Drinking & Custom Furniture in RVA
By Karri Peifer What happens when a professional stunt drinker/international celebrity/Richmond bartender/furniture maker gets together with the chief beer officer of Richmond over a few beers? A whole new look and feel for a beloved Richmond restaurant-and the number one beer bar in America. An Bui, owner of Mekong restaurant in the Near West End, […]
Happy Hour Goes High End
Forget about watered-down highballs and discount domestic drafts; happy hour in Richmond is now high-end—and for everyone. The French call it, “L’Heure Heureuse,” the Sicilians, “aperitivo,” and the folks at The Roosevelt say “Early Bird,” but most know it as good, old-fashioned happy hour—that perfect time after the workday when adults can enjoy a little […]
Things Are Getting Strange in RVA
An “Mekong” Bui Interviews Neil Burton of Strangeways Brewing In recent months, Neil Burton has heard it all: Where will you be located? What’s up with the vest you are wearing? What the heck are you guys going to be brewing? Burton, who previously made his mark in the clothing industry, will soon launch Strangeways, […]
Brewing Bucha
A new line of kombucha teas from local brewery Barefoot Bucha has Greater Richmond abuzz. Unlike traditional teas, Barefoot Bucha beverages are served cold and carbonated. In fact, enjoying one feels more like drinking a ginger ale than an aromatic cup of Earl Grey. Barefoot Bucha founders, Ethan and Kate Zuckerman of Nelson County, Virginia, […]
We Are Coffee Makers
As any Richmonder can tell, something is brewing in RVA. There’s collaboration around every corner, enthusiasm about the region, and an appreciation for local talent and creativity. Grid magazine scratched the surface of the many success stories in the last issue, featuring RVA Makers. At that time we reported on a number of our own […]
Making Good Coffee
By Matthew R. Strange How do you make a good cup of coffee? Well, if you’re Eric Spivack, the first step is to quit your corporate job — this particular coffee is going to take time and commitment. You can’t sit behind a desk for eight hours a day and expect to have enough […]
At The Center Of It All
Brothers Chris and Phil Ray have recently found themselves at the center of it all. As the owners of the newly opened Center of the Universe Brewing Company, the duo has morphed their hobby into one of the latest in a string of quality, craft breweries opening in Greater Richmond.
All Natural, Spearmint-Infused Success
With the many offbeat ideas that could be hatched in a bar, Susan Martinson landed on a really good one.