Lidl's Beer Brands - Who Really Makes Them?

Finally made it to the new Lidl store on Wade-Hamptol this morning; very carefully checked out their beer selection (as I always do), found it to be pretty well stocked with familiar (cases of PBR) and some unfamiliar Belgians. Made one important discovery beer wise; they have their own brand, Brewer's Storehouse, with the sytles usually identified by a number. In this case, 03 Amber is made by Foothills in Winston Salem (aka 638 Brewing Co., since their address is 638 West Fourth) and 04 DIPA is made by Starr Hill in Crozet, VA (near Charlottesville). If you are a fan of those breweries, especially Starr Hill, this might be one of the few outlets for their beers. Foothills I've seen frequently, Starr Hill not so much. Anyway, hope this brief intro to Lidl's inventory helps you.

http://starrhill.com/beer/

http://www.foothillsbrewing.com/connect/

Cheers!

Birthday Fun, Saturday Afternoon Style

So, how I spent my Saturday, in pictures. Many of you know that The Community Tap celebrated its 7th Birthday and they partnered with GVLtoday (celebrating their 1st) to make a most memorable party. Glad I was able to attend to witness the festivities first hand. If you missed it (boo!), you might want to put the date on next year's calendar. Just sayin. Photos phollow:
Mike Okupinski Anna Evans Okupinski Lindsay Kyle Johnson Katie Fricks Chris Hooper Bob Muller Mary Willson Ryan Heafy

Birthday Party at The Community Tap!

Today's the day. Get funky and celebrate at the same time; Win-win!!

https://www.facebook.com/events/224548418065012/?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A%2229%22%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3A%22event_aggregate%22%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22null%22%7D&notif_t=event_aggregate&notif_id=1498651556418888

Cheers!

Russian River Moving - The Brewery That Is

For my beer loving/brewing friends back in CA:
Heads up, Sonoma County!

 https://www.brewbound.com/news/2017/russian-river-plans-sell-original-production-brewery?utm_source=Brewbound&utm_campaign=c64741ce80-mailchimp&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_6026cb3473-c64741ce80-168720889

Does that mean more Pliney the Elder and Younger???


Cheers!

My Girl, My Whiskey, and My Beer

Hey, lest I forget, I want to mention how much I enjoyed My Girl, My Whiskey and Me's performance yesterday at Upstate Craft Beer Co. where not only did they do a farewell (for now) show but also premiered their collab brew, #50in52, a Whiskey Stave Aged Double IPA. One complemented the other, making for a grand afternoon as the crowds and smiles will attest. We'll welcome them back in the Fall; the beer is still on tap, so you still have time to enjoy it.

Cheers!

Sour Fests to be Aware Of.

 Worth visiting this event, I guarantee you.

https://www.facebook.com/events/224548418065012/

Cheers.

Cucumber Salt & Pepper Gose

I was fortunate this past Sunday to get to sample a collab between Fire Forge and Adam Cribbs, called a Salty Cucumber Gose. Every thing about this beer says "drink me all Summer," it's that refreshing. Alas, only the keg at their release party is left and that may have kicked shortly after I left. Another reason I like doing this job is such an opportunity to try a new, possibly one-off brew, the result of creative brewing attempts. Some pix of the people enjoying the party and of course, a picture of the brewers.


https://www.facebook.com/events/464765683867089/472561829754141/?notif_t=admin_plan_mall_activity&notif_id=1497036614665551

Cheers and thanks to Adam, Brian and Nicolle for the invite!!