Monday, February 29, 2016

Local Brew Happenings in Tidewater VA


UPCOMING BREW / BEER FESTS:
Sat, Mar 5 - Kiss My Cask Real Ale Festival, Back Bay Brewing, 614 Norfolk Ave, Virginia Beach. This is not your average beer festival. We will have over 35 one of a kind cask creations from some of the best breweries around. If you don’t know what a cask is let us give your some quick knowledge. Cask ale or cask-conditioned beer is unfiltered and unpasteurized beer which is conditioned (including secondary fermentation) and served from a cask without additional nitrogen or carbon dioxide pressure. You will never try beer like this anywhere because they are all different! $40 Ticket (limited to 500): You receive: Entry, Special event Tasting Glass, 16oz Stadium Cup, Tastes/judging all casks, 2 beer tickets, Food: Hashi will be serving up food, Zeke’s Beans & Bowls and Gringos will be open as well! Please purchase tickets on the Squadup website https://www.squadup.com/events/kiss-my-cask
Sat, Mar 19 - 6th Year Anniversary / St. Patty’s Day Party, O'Connor Brewing Co., Noon-9:00 pm, 211 W 24th St, Norfolk. Come join us for an all-day St. Patrick’s Day party as we celebrate 6 awesome years of craft beer! 6 special stouts in honor of our 6th birthday + GREEN BEER! Live music from North Carolina’s The Midatlantic (indie folk rock). Irish inspired menu items from Karnage Asada, Capt'n Crabby & Just Cupcakes! Brewery tours, giant Jenga, giant connect four, shuffleboard & foosball! So come out and join us for this exceptionally special day at OBC! Cheers & Beers!
Sat, Mar 19 - Frühlingfest 2016, Wasserhund Brewing Company, 12 - 6:00 pm, 1805 Laskin Rd, Ste. 102, Virginia Beach. Frühling meaning spring and fest meaning, well, fest. We are celebrating 6 months until the tapping of the kegs at Oktoberfest, the return of warm spring weather, and most importantly to help raise money for The Beach Ambassadors of Virginia Beach! Come enjoy Wasserhund Brewing Company, Home Republic Brewpub, Back Bay Brewing, Pleasure House Brewing, and Big Ugly Brewing Company beer! Authentic German food will be available for additional purchase from The Bier Garden, or Wasserhund Pizza. From 12-3pm there will be a live DJ spinning all the fun day drinking music you can handle, and from 3pm-6pm The Special Guests will take the stage to get your evening started off right! Tickets are $25 a person which includes admission, souvenir cup, and 2 drink tickets! Additional drink tickets will be available for purchase. The Beach Ambassadors will have an amazing silent auction with all proceeds going to benefit The Beach Ambassadors, as well as a portion of the events revenue going to them as well!
Sat, Apr 16 - The inaugural York River Beer Festival, Watermen's Museum, 12-5:00 pm, 309 Water St, Yorktown. Presented by the Watermen's Museum, featuring over 20 craft breweries at this historic location in Yorktown, Virginia. A venue like no other, located on the York River, including beach access, museum tours, cannon fire kick-off and a river viewing deck. Throughout the venue you will find live music, cornhole, arts and crafts, the best food trucks in Hampton roads and 40+ beers available from over 20 craft breweries. The cost of admission is $35 pre-sale plus fees and $40 day-of. Admission includes unlimited complimentary 4oz samples, a tasting glass, and live music performances.  Tickets available at:  https://yorkriverbeerfestival.eventbrite.com/
Sat, Apr 23 - 2016 Coastal Virginia Beer Fest & Food Truck Rodeo , Military Aviation Museum , 12:00 pm, 1341 Princess Anne Rd, Virginia Beach. Our 2nd annual Beer Fest and Food Truck Rodeo is back, and at the Military Aviation Museum in Pungo! Enjoy unlimited craft beer tastings, live music, prizes, vendors, a wine garden and more! Tickets will be on sale soon. Save the date!
Sat, May 7 - Town Center Craft Beer Festival, Virginia Beach Town Center, 1 - 6:00 pm, Central Park Ave., Virginia Beach. Something’s brewing at the annual craft beer festival at Town Center in Virginia Beach! The Town Center Craft Beer Festival will feature local Virginia beers and national and regional craft beers and ciders. Tickets include sampling of over 50 craft beers from over 25 breweries, and live entertainment.
Sat/Sun, May 21/22 - 15th Annual Virginia Beer Festival, Town Point Park, 2 - 6:00 pm, Riverside, Waterside Drive, Downtown Norfolk. The Mid-Atlantic’s largest, oldest and most dynamic beer festival celebrates a diverse selection of more than 150 brews from around the world.  America’s craft beer explosion combines with international tradition to create a unique culinary experience.  Travel around the world in one afternoon in a taste bud tantrum along the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront at one of USA Today’s 2013 Best Beer Festivals! https://festevents.org/

PINT NIGHTS / TAP TAKEOVERS / KEG TAPPINGS:
Mon, Feb 29
Trivia Night, Wasserhund Brewing Company, 7-9:00 pm, 1805 Laskin Road, Suite 102, Virginia Beach. Mondays are the new Fridays at Wasserhund! Come check out trivia every Monday, from 7-9 pm. Drink beer, eat pizza, and win some great prizes!
Craft Beer Mondays, Ynot Italian, Ghent, Great Neck, Kempsville, Greenbrier, Great Bridge. Every Monday $3 Craft Beers. *Must be 21 years old to purchase. Valid for a limited time. Valid till 9 pm on Mondays only.  http://www.ynotitalian.com/craftbeer/
Heavy Footer DIPA Re-Release, O'Connor Brewing Co., 4-8:00 pm, 211 W 24th St, Norfolk. Back by popular demand and taking a life of its own…our Double IPA, Heavy Footer is a beer featuring a heavy malt backbone which is balanced by an outrageous hop profile. Dry hopped not once, but twice, this DIPA exudes flavors and aromas of tropical fruits and citrus.
Pint Night, Park Lane Tavern, 5:00 pm, Peninsula Town Center, Hampton. Our regular Monday Steal the Glass Night. Stealing starts at 5 pm, Live Music by Brian 'Big Daddy’ Sewell will start at 6:30 pm.
Williamsburg Distillery Genever Gin Steal the Glass Night, Triangle, 6:00 pm, 601 Prince George St, Williamsburg. Our friends at Williamsburg Distillery are back with a brand new product, their Genever Gin! Ever heard of a genever gin? Neither had we until a few days ago, and we can't be more excited to help teach YOU more about genever gins! Buy the cocktail, "steal" the glass! The first 24 attendees will receive a "special" glass surprise...

Tue, Mar 1
Trivia Tuesdays, Home Republic, 7-9:00 pm, 328 Laskin Road, Virginia Beach. What goes better with beer than a friendly competition for prizes? We are excited to have Trivia Tuesdays with Smartmouth Trivia and of course, food and drink specials!
Steal the glass, Wasserhund Brewing Company, 7-9:00 pm, 1805 Laskin Road, Suite 102, Virginia Beach. $1 pint glass with a minimum $10 purchase.
Tasty Tuesday, O'Connor Brewing Co., 4-8:00 pm, 211 W 24th St, Norfolk. Join us every Tuesday for special discounts on draught beer.
Tap Takeover Tuesday, Featuring Left Hand Brewing, The Barrel Room, 6:00 pm, 437 Granby St, Norfolk. We are continuing our winter tap takeovers with Left Hand Brewing Co. from Longmont, CO. Make sure you come in and get a pint while they’re on tap!
Thirsty Taco Tuesday, St. George Brewing Company, 4:30-8:00 pm, 204 Challenger Way, Hampton. Come hang with us and 'Stuft Not Your Average Street Food’.
Starr Hill Brewery Steal the Glass Night, Triangle, 6:00 pm, 601 Prince George St, Williamsburg. TRIANGLE is proud to welcome Crozet's own Starr Hill Brewery for our first Steal the Glass Night in March! We'll be featuring Reviver Red IPA on draft & bottles of Little Red Roostarr, as well as featured cocktails, with TRIVIA starting at 8 pm!

Wed, Mar 2
Duck Call, Back Bay Brewing Company, 7-10:00 pm, 614 Norfolk Ave., Virginia Beach. An evening of music hosted by Harrison Bounds, featuring Sam Burchfield from 7-10 pm.
Hump Day Food Truck, Commonwealth Brewing Company, 7:00 pm, 2444 Pleasure House Rd, Virginia Beach. We welcome the tasty treats from Bro’s Fish Tacos as they join us for dinner. Hit the hump day slump with a fist full of Bro’s.
1st Wednesday Trivia Night, O'Connor Brewing Co., 4-8:00 pm, 211 W 24th St, Norfolk. Hosted by Ultimate Trivia Maestro, Nick Simmons of Video Game Heaven, Trivia Night at O’Connor Brewing happens on the 1st Wednesday of every month. Trivia starts at 6pm with a $1 buy-in and there will be PRIZES! Karnage Asada comes packing the with the “Latin-Asian smack down” of tacos and burritos so come hungry, come thirsty, and come with your thinking caps on!
Weekly Wednesday Free Tasting with Apocalypse Ales, bottleBOX, 5:30-8:00 pm, 325B W. 21st Street, Ghent, Norfolk. Hey Norfolk! Looking to try some new craft beers? Then join us for another Free tasting at bottleBOX, featuring Apocalypse Ale Works, from Forest, VA. Hang out try beers and discover a new favorite.
Pete’s Pub Trivia, Smartmouth Brewing Company, 6-8:00 pm (open 4:30-9:00 pm), 1309 Raleigh Avenue #300, Norfolk. Now every Wednesday! Let Pete challenge your knowledge of random facts and information. No charge. Starts promptly at 6 pm. Teams of 6 or less. Winners may choose either glassware or growler as prize. Plus tasty street food from 'Rock’n Roadside Cafe’.
Beer Education, The Birch Bar, 5:00 pm - Midnight, Chelsea, 1231 W. Olney Rd., Norfolk. We feature special tappings of rare beer, we pour crazy bottles by the glass, and we even sometime incorporate food into it!
Penny Pint Night, Gosport Tavern, 6:00 pm, 702 High Street, Portsmouth. Our weekly Wednesday Penny Pint Glass night. With the purchase of a pint, you will be able to keep the first glass you get. Starts at 6 pm so make your plans now before they are all gone! I hope to see everyone there! Cheers!
Tall Tales Steal the Glass, Craft 60 Ale House, 4:00 pm, 13361 Warwick Blvd, Newport News. 1st 100 guests to order a regular priced pint of Tall Tales craft beer will get a free logo glass. Offer not valid with any other promotion or discount.
Trivia Night, Alewerks Brewing Company, 6:30 pm, 189-B Ewell Road, Williamsburg. We know how competitive you trivia nerds are. You try and try to finish strong, only to have your hopes dashed. See you at Alewerks Trivia, and arrive early for the best seats, Game at 7 pm.

Thu, Mar 3
Pint Night, Chicho’s More Than Pizza, 29th St., Virginia Beach. Each Thursday we switch out one of the taps with a new IPA or other craft beer. When you buy a pint of it you get the glass as a gift.
Tap Takeover Thursday with Starr Hill Brewing, Home Republic, 6 - 10:30 pm, 328 Laskin Rd, Virginia Beach. Join as Starr Hill Brewing, from Crozet, VA takes over our taps and you can steal a pint at Home Republic!
Vinyl Night, Back Bay Brewing Company, 7-10:00 pm, 614 Norfolk Ave., Virginia Beach. Spinning records starting at 7 pm, hosted by BYO Records!
Pizza & Pint Night, Baker’s Crust, Hilltop, Ghent, Greenbrier & Williamsburg, Every Thu after 4:00 pm. Originating in Naples, Italy, our Neapolitan pizzas mimic that of the traditional Neapolitan Pizza using only 00 flour, hand-stretched dough, house-made fresh mozzarella & Italian tomatoes. Our pizzas are brought to life in our oak wood-fired oven, creating pizzas with an added layer of texture and flavor. $6 Pizzas, PLUS a Special Happy Hour from 4-9 pm.
Beer School, Whole Foods Virginia Beach, 6:30-8:00 pm, 1800 Laskin Rd, Virginia Beach. Join one of our beer experts on The Porch for a different topic each week. 21 years of age or older with valid ID, $6.50
Free Beer Tasting, Grape & Gourmet, 4:30-7:00 pm, 4000 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach. Come see what Gabe is pouring for tonight’s tasting. Five new beers every week!
- Day Early Weekend, Commonwealth Brewing Company, 3:00-10:00 pm, 2444 Pleasure House Rd, Virginia Beach. Join us at Commonwealth Brewing Company for some mouthwatering BBQ as we welcome 412Q BBQ for dinner.  Slow cooked goodness with your favorite craft beer… Yum.
Trivia Night at Big Ugly, 6:30-8:30 pm, 1296 Battlefield Blvd S, Chesapeake. The first Thursday of the month is trivia night at Big Ugly! Bring your smartest friends (and thirstiest!) to Big Ugly to compete for prizes including Big Ugly gift cards. Tap It Local will be serving dinner, if you haven't tried them yet you definitely want to!
Pi(e)nt Night, Your Pie Pizza, 5:00 pm to close, Wards Corner, 7550 Granby St., Norfolk. Every Thursday night, order a pint from our Brewery of the Month and keep the glass.
Growler Fill Thursday & Beers n Gyros Night, O'Connor Brewing Co., 4-8:00 pm, 211 W 24th St, Norfolk. Join us every Thursday from 4-8 pm for tasty drafts and discounts on all growler fills! Plus, pair one of our delicious, hand-made beers with gyro from 'NY Souvlaki' food truck! Cheers!
Thursday Trivia Night, Coelacanth Brewing Company - CBC, 7:00 pm, 760 W 22nd St, Norfolk. Come enjoy our Trivia Thursday with bar trivia LIVE.
Penny Pint Night at The Public House, 5-8:00 pm, 1112 Colley Ave, Norfolk. Our weekly pint night. The taps will be flowing at 5 pm so get here early and enjoy a few pints. Cheers!
Pints and Pucks, The Barrel Room, 437 Granby St, Norfolk. Join us at The Barrel Room with the Norfolk Admirals for “Pints & Pucks” night.  It is “Salute To Service Members” Night. We will be honoring 2 men from Extortion 17. SSGT Patrick Hamburger (Joyce E. Peck) and SOC Kevin Houston (Janette Anderson) for their Service and Sacrifice. Tickets are only $25.00 for a Red Level Hockey Ticket, Admirals Program, Challenge Coin, Norfolk Admirals Pint Glass, 'The Barrel Room Buffet’ & T-Shirt … WOW … That is a great deal! The Barrel Room Buffet is from 5-7PM and Puck Drop at 7:15. On line ticket orders only at norfolkadmirals.com/groups and enter promo code BARRELROOM. We will all be sitting together in the Red Section so grab your friends and please share this invite. Only 50 tickets available!!
Real Ale / Pizza Night, Smartmouth Brewing Company, 6-8:00 pm (open 4:30-9:00 pm), 1309 Raleigh Avenue #300, Norfolk. Tonight we'll have a cask of Real Ale: Alter Ego w/ Ginger and Lemon Peel. And 'Bakehouse at Chelsea’ will be delivering pizzas right to the Taproom.
Cheesemonger Thursday, The Birch, 5:00 pm - 12:00 am, 1231 W Olney Rd, Norfolk. A special board is made to pair with the featured beer of the evening. Plus, buy a board get a cheese for free!
Steal the Pint Night, Roger Brown’s Restaurant and Sports Bar, 5-9:00 pm, 316 High Street, Portsmouth. Join us tonight for our weekly “Steal the Pint Night” at Roger Brown’s. FYI, when you buy a pint, you get to take home one of our decorative pint glasses.
Thursday Night Tap Takeover, The Point at Phoebus, 6:00 pm, 30 E Mellen Street, Hampton. Join us as we welcome our featured brewery for pint night. We will be pouring their local craft beer to go with our farm to table comfort foods. Come grab a pint.
Slider Night, Dog Street Pub, 5:00 pm, 401 W Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg. Every Thursday is Slider Night. Three unique sliders paired with three taste size beers ready to start your weekend early. Slider night tempts us out in the cold of January and February but will end before spring so get them while you can.
Commonwealth Brewing Company Steal the Pint Night, Oceans & Ale, 5:00 pm, Prime Outlets 5601-1 Richmond Rd, Williamsburg. We hope to see everyone out when Oceans & Ale and Commonwealth Brewing Company from Virginia Beach team up for “Steal the Pint Night”. Call 757-253-2ALE for Reservations. www.OceansAndAle.com
Steal the Pint Night" at Water Street Grille, 6-9:00 pm, 323 Water Street, Yorktown. Featuring the Seven Arrows Brewing Company.  Buy the beers and "steal" the glass. While supplies last, one per customer. Like us on Facebook and get notifications. 757.369.5644

Fri, Mar 4
Hoppy Friday, Reaver Beach Brewing, 3-9:00 pm, 1505 Taylor Farm Rd., Virginia Beach. Come start your weekend with specials on our fresh beers, and pair with delicious food from a favorite local from 4-8 pm.
Food Truck Friday, Young Veterans Brewing Company, 3-8:00 pm, 2505 Horse Pasture Rd., Virginia Beach. This Friday we welcome 'J&J’s Wood-fired Pizza' for your beer pairing pleasure.
Charlotte Hour, Lynnhaven Pub, 5-8:00 pm, 2236 W Great Neck Rd., Virginia Beach. Join us out on the patio sampling some tasty brews. Come by, talk beer, and grab a ready brew.
First Friday Firkin, Cogan’s Pizza North, 6:00 pm, 4311 Colley Avenue, Norfolk. On Fridays we tap a cask ale from local or regional Craft Brewers. This first Friday we welcome one of our own favorite breweries, Smartmouth. Come out and enjoy some REAL BEER!
Food Truck Friday, O'Connor Brewing Co., 4-9:00 pm, 211 W 24th St, Norfolk. TGIF! Looking for somewhere different to go on Friday night that is friendly, lively, and FUN! Well then come on down y'all to the OBC where every Friday night we have good times, lots of our delectable craft beers. 'Karnage Asada’ will be bringing the Latin-Asian smackdown from 4-9 pm!
Trivia Friday, The Bold Mariner Brewing Company, 6:00 pm, 2409 Bowden’s Ferry Rd., Norfolk. Team Trivia Night! Bring your smart friends and compete. It’s Jeopardy meets Are You Smarter Than an 8th Grader while you drink at a The Bold Mariner Brewing Company with you friends. Join us!
Food Truck Friday, Smartmouth Brewing Company, 4:30-9:00 pm, 1309 Raleigh Avenue #300, Norfolk. Come enjoy tasty street food from 'Bro’s Fish Tacos’.
Live Music/Food Truck Friday, St. George Brewing Company, 4-8:00 pm, 204 Challenger Way, Hampton. Come hang with our friends from ’Stuft - Not Your Average Street Food’, and tunes by 'Koli's Jazz Band’!
Free Beer Tasting, Hair of the DoG Bottle Shop, 5-8:00 pm, Williamsburg. Come by every Friday to try what’s new and grab a growler to go from one of our 8 Taps, or large selection of craft bottles and cans.

Sat, Mar 5
Brew n Chow Saturday, Young Veterans Brewing Company, 12-11:00 pm, 2505 Horse Pasture Rd., Virginia Beach. This Saturday we welcome 'Shakey’s Curbside Bistro’ for your beer pairing pleasure.
Kiss My Cask Real Ale Festival, Back Bay Brewing, 614 Norfolk Ave, Virginia Beach. This is not your average beer festival. We will have over 35 one of a kind cask creations from some of the best breweries around.
Brewing to Benefit-Charity of the month celebration, Wasserhund Brewing Company, 7-11:00 pm, 1805 Laskin Rd, Ste 102, Virginia Beach. Here at Wasserhund we love three things: beer, our customers, and our community. We created this company to share our love; one of the ways we do that is by giving 5% of all revenue, right off the top of every dollar spent at our establishment, to local charities. Each month we donate to a different charity, come help us celebrate last month's charity and welcome in this month's! We will be presenting our check to the Jaycees and introducing our March Charity of the month, The Beach Ambassadors! Live music from PC Duo kicks off at 7 pm!
First Saturday Food Truck Rodeo at Commonwealth, Commonwealth Brewing Company, 12-10:00 pm, 2444 Pleasure House Rd, Virginia Beach. First Saturday Food Truck Rodeo at Commonwealth for March is stacked! Grab some good grub from Capt. N' Crabby, The Blazing Goat BBQ or The Food Dude and make your first weekend the best!
Free Tours, Food Trucks, Fun & Music, O'Connor Brewing Co., 12-9:00 pm, 211 W 24th St, Norfolk. On Saturdays we have free brewery tours each hour from 12-4 pm. There’s plenty of cornhole, shuffleboard and giant Jenga, and of course, fresh, tasty beers, all day and evening. And 'New York Souvlaki’ will be slinging those tasty Greek street eats from 12-9pm ! We’ll also have evening of great live music from 5-9 pm.
Beer, Grub & Tunes, Smartmouth Brewing Company, 12-7:00 pm, 1309 Raleigh Avenue #300, Norfolk. Celebrate your Saturday with fresh local beer, live music by '623 Jazz’, 4:30-6:30 pm, and tasty street food by 'Skakey's Curbside Bistro’.
Yoga on Tap, The St. George Brewing Company, 9:30 am, 204 Challenger Way, Hampton. Our Tasting room is open from 10 am to 6 pm, but every Saturday morning we host 'Yoga on Tap’, a one hour Vinyasa flow yoga class, by Yaz Yoga.
Rapadou Porter Bottle Release, Alewerks Brewing Company, 12-9:00 pm, 197 Ewell Rd, Williamsburg. Join us for the bottle release of 2015 Rapadou Porter. Dark, decadent, and delicious, this Brewmaster Reserve Porter is brewed with unrefined Haitian sugars. Spend the day with friends, grab a bite from the food truck, and enjoy a pour of this sumptuous beer.

Sun, Mar 6
Growler Power Hours, Reaver Beach Brewing Company, 2-4:00 pm (open from 1-6:00 pm), 1505 Taylor Farm Rd., Virginia Beach. The weekend’s not over, from 2-4 pm we offer discounts on all growler and grenade fills! Tia’s Fajitas will be here serving up their always amazing menu!
- Crockpot Sunday, Pleasure House Brewing, 6-8 pm (open 12-10:00 pm), 3025 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach. Come eat our contestants’ crockpot creations! Try them all and vote. The winner gets PHB gift card! Just a minimum $3 donation that goes to charity and you too can be a judge!
Sunday Chow at Commonwealth, 12-9:00 pm, Commonwealth Brewing Company, 2444 Pleasure House Rd, Virginia Beach. Join us in welcoming Little Piggy’s Wurst Nightmare for their first visit to the Commonwealth patio on Sunday. Good ol’ fashioned comfort food and a solid craft beer is what a Sunday should have.
Sunday Morning YOGA/Soul Food Sunday/SIN, O'Connor Brewing Co., 12-6:00 pm, 211 W 24th St, Norfolk. Come join us at OBC for the blissful moments of Yoga on Sunday mornings. Every other Sunday Rose Goyette leads a class from 10:30 – 11:45 am, followed by the opportunity to have a couple of post yoga beers at a great discount! Then, Cure your hangover with Captain Chef Homestyle Cooking from 12-6 pm! And it’s Service Industry Night, so if you work in a bar or restaurant, we’ve got an exclusive happy hour just for you!
Brewed to Run Series March, Smartmouth Brewing Company, 9:00 am - 1;00 pm, 1309 Raleigh Avenue #300, Norfolk. Tighten your laces for the latest installment of our monthly running group, Brewed to Run. Since it's our March run wear your most sham-rockin green attire in honor of St. Patrick's Day. We will offer three run groups this time: Marathon training - 10 MILE run leaving at 9 am; 10K - leaving at 9:45 am; 5K - leaving at 10 am. Exact routes will be made available before each run. Tasting room will open when the faster group gets back (approx. 11am) until 1pm. Don't forget to stretch!
Get A Taste of Sundays, Smartmouth Brewing Company, 12-7:00 pm, 1309 Raleigh Avenue #300, Norfolk. Our tasting room will be open from 1-5 pm serving up delicious craft beer in its many vessels and offering all the Smartmouth swag you can get your hands on. Delicious eats from Waffletina will also be available.
Sunday Salute, The Bold Mariner Brewing Company, 12-6:00 pm, 2409 Bowden’s Ferry Rd., Norfolk. Discount on draught for all Active Duty Military and Veterans.
Live Music and Steal the Vessel Sundays, Alewerks Brewing Company, 12-5:00 pm, 189-B Ewell Road, Williamsburg . Live music runs from 2-5 pm with 'Tony Bob Merritt’. Plus every Sunday is Steal the Vessel on American style growlers and grunts.

Mon, Mar 7
First Beer Dinner of 2016, featuring Green Flash, Baker's Crust Hilltop, 6:30-9:30 pm, . Join us on March 7th at 6:30pm at Baker's Crust Hilltop for our first beer dinner of 2016, featuring Green Flash! 5 beers and 4 courses, with 4 newly released beers from green flash! $45 per person plus tax and gratuity. 757-422-6703. Limited seating and reservations required....so make your reservation TODAY! If you mention our Facebook post receive a free burger coupon (value $12)!
Commonwealth Brewing Steal the Pint Night, HK on the Bay, 6-8:00 pm, 4600 Lookout Rd, Virginia Beach. Head on out to HK on the Bay to enjoy some delicious brews from the Brewery of the Month. We're proud to be supporting our neighbors Commonwealth Brewing Company as Brewery of the Month in March! Get in early on Monday nights to Steal the Pint and be on the 'Lookout' for some cool collaborations this month! Hang with us, eat some good food and drink some great beer.
Point 2 and Brew with Newton Running, Point 2 Running Company, 6:00 pm, 12080 Jefferson Ave, Ste 910, Newport News.  join Point 2 Running Company as we team up with one of our newest Newport News neighbors - Whole Foods - for a Point 2 and Brew pub run! In addition to having one of the widest selections of healthy foods, Whole Foods has a super pub with a wide selection of beers, wines, and foods. We will meet at the Point 2 store at 6pm and after a 3 mile run meet back at Whole Foods for happy hour! We look forward to seeing everyone there!

Tue, Mar 8
Heavy Seas Brewing Tap Takeover Tuesday, The Whiskey Kitchen, 6-9:00 pm, 2149 General Booth Blvd, Virginia Beach. On the Tuesdays this winter, we’ll invite a brewery to take over some of our taps with the beers they want to feature. Come in and enjoy a beer with one of our favorite regional Breweries, Heavy Seas Brewing Co. from Baltimore, MD. Sample some of their tasty brews, and start or add to your cool collection of Brew logo glassware.
- Lickinghole Creek Beer Dinner, 1608 Crafthouse, 7-10:00 pm, 1608 Pleasure House Rd, # 103, Virginia Beach. Please join us as we partner with Farris and the guys from Lickinghole Creek for a beer dinner. (757) 965-4510 | 1608crafthouse@gmail.com
- Tap Takeover Coelacanth Brewing, Tap It Local, 6-9:00 pm, 244 Granby St, Norfolk. Come join us and the crew from Coelacanth Brewing for a Tap Takeover and beer/food pairing. More details to come!
Thirsty Taco Tuesday, St. George Brewing Company, 4:30-8:00 pm, 204 Challenger Way, Hampton. Come hang with us and 'Stuft Not Your Average Street Food’.
Green Flash Brewing Company Steal the Glass Night, Triangle, 6:00 pm, 601 Prince George St, Williamsburg. TRIANGLE is proud to welcome (soon-to-be-local!) Green Flash Brewing Co. as our partners for our second Steal the Glass Night in March! Stay tuned for our draft & bottle lineup!

Wed, Mar 9
HR Growler Beer Release, Commonwealth Brewing Company, 2444 Pleasure House Rd, Virginia Beach. Join HR Growler at Commonwealth Brewing Company as they release their latest issue of their magazine. In return, we will be introducing Mambo Zacca… an experimental, dry hopped, oatmeal American blonde to the mix. Be a part of the local craft beer scene and enjoy a delicious beer to boot! In addition we'll have Karnage Asada for dinner. Enjoy the explosive Latin / Asian flavors, paired with your favorite Commonwealth beverage.
Green Flash and Alpine Tasting Night, ExceptionAle, 5:30-8:00 pm, 2000 Colonial Ave, # 6, Norfolk. Come in and sample various Green Flash and Alpine beers, met the brewery rep to get the details about each and scoop on the new VA Beach Brewery. We will also be selling Green Flash Growlers this night while they last and the first 16 people get theirs free! Final tap list will be posted as we get closer but you can count on some great tasting brews!
Wyndridge Steal the Glass, Craft 60 Ale House, 4:00 pm, 13361 Warwick Blvd, Newport News. 1st 100 guests to order a regular priced pint of Wyndridge Farm craft beer will get a free logo glass. Offer not valid with any other promotion or discount.

Thu, Mar 10
Hardywood Craft Beer Dinner, Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center, 6-9:00 pm, 717 General Booth Blvd, Virginia Beach. Join the Sensible Seafood Program and Hardywood Park Craft Brewery for an exclusive three-course dinner featuring sustainable seafood and paired with Hardywood Park craft beers. Tickets are $75 for Aquarium members and $85 for non-members. There are a limited number of tickets, so get yours before they sell out: https://goo.gl/cQojGt
The Birch's 6th Annual St. Kiuchi Day, The Birch Bar, 3-9:00 pm, 1231 W Olney Rd, Norfolk. One of our favorite events featuring Japan's Kiuchi Brewery, the makers of Hitachino Nest Beer!
Pale Fire Brewing Steal the Pint Night, Oceans & Ale, 5:00 pm, Prime Outlets 5601-1 Richmond Rd, Williamsburg. We hope to see everyone out when Oceans & Ale and Pale Fire Brewing Company from Harrisonburg, VA team up for “Steal the Pint Night”. Call 757-253-2ALE for Reservations. www.OceansAndAle.com

Fri, Mar 11
Shamrockin' at Coelacanth, Coelacanth Brewing Company, 4-10:00 pm, 760 W 22nd St, Norfolk. Join us at Coelacanth, before, during or after your Shamrockin' in Ghent festivities for incredible beers and music! General Merriment: 4 pm; An Cor Rud Irish Dancers: 5:30-7:30 pm; Glasgow Bhoys: 7:30 to 9:30 pm. Also save your appetite, because our friends at Pendulum Fine Meats will be serving up Corned Beef & Cabbage!
Trivia @ The Bold Mariner Brewing Company, 6:00 pm, The Bold Mariner Brewing Company, 12-9:00 pm, 2409 Bowdens Ferry Rd, Norfolk. Team Trivia Night! Bring your smart friends and compete. It's Jeopardy meets Are You Smarter Than an 8th Grader while you drink at a The Bold Mariner Brewing Company with you friends. Join us! Please SHARE this event.

Sat, Mar 12
Shuckin' Me Mollusks Oyster Roast, Commonwealth Brewing Company, 2444 Pleasure House Rd, Virginia Beach. Get your St. Paddys Day on this year at Commonwealth with All You Can Eat OYSTERS (roasted & raw bar)! The Wampler Brothers Band will be serving up bluegrass jams, and 412Q BBQ will be roasting a whole hog!! $25 ticket covers AYCE roasted and raw oysters from 2-6pm. Tickets can be purchased in advance at Commonwealth Brewing Co or on the day of the event.

Tue, Mar 15
Tap Takeover Seven Arrows Brewing Company, Tap It Local, 6-9:00 pm, 244 Granby St, Norfolk. Come join us and Seven Arrows Brewing Company out of Waynesboro, Va. for great beer and food! Get here early to get your pint glass!

Sat, Mar 19
TACO CAT Spelled Backwards is TACO CAT, The St. George Brewing Company, 11:00 am, 204 Challenger Way, Hampton. Sponsored by  Poquoson Animal Welfare Sanctuary & St. George Brewing Company. Food Trucks: Bro's Fish Tacos' and 'Stuft'. Kid Play Area with Face Painting. Beer Tasting and Tour. 60+ Craft Vendors. Raffle Prizes. Bake Sale. Bands. Bring donations to benefit P.A.W.S. and receive tickets for raffle prizes. Donation Needs List: Purina Cat/Kitten Chow, Bag treats, KMR powder or cans, Blue Dawn dishwashing liquid, Paper towels, Antibacterial wipes, Bleach, Detergent, Odoban, Windex.

Tue, Mar 22
COTU Tap Takeover Tuesday, The Whiskey Kitchen, 6-9:00 pm, 2149 General Booth Blvd, Virginia Beach. On the Tuesdays this winter, we’ll invite a brewery to take over some of our taps with the beers they want to feature. Come in and enjoy a beer with one of our favorite regional Breweries, Center of the Universe Brewing Co. from Ashland, MD. Sample some of their tasty brews, and start or add to your cool collection of Brew logo glassware.

Wed, Mar 23
Big Ugly Tall Tales, Big Ugly Brewing Company, 7-9:00 pm, 1296 Battlefield Blvd S, Chesapeake. If you love great craft beer and great books, this is the one for you. This will be a monthly event on the third Wednesday of each month and is open to anyone and everyone. The first book that we will be discussing is The Toltec Art of Life and Death by Don Miguel Ruiz. Pick up your copy now and start reading!

Sat, Apr 9
- Weeping Radish 30th Anniversary Celebration, 1-6:00 pm, 6810 Caratoke Hwy, Grandy, North Carolina 27939. $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Selection of NC Breweries, Great Local Food Vendors, Brewery Tours, Live Music, Wine Tours at Sanctuary Vineyards. www.WeepingRadish.com

SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BREWERY:
Over FOURTEEN Local Breweries, with more on the way
O'Connor Brewing Company, 211 W. 24th Street, Norfolk 
We are a mighty yet humble craft brewery located in an “industrial section” of Norfolk’s Ghent neighborhood/district. Our mission is to create an original, world-class craft beer experience for all beer lovers through our innovative, evolving products and services while supporting our local communities. Cheers! http://oconnorbrewing.com/ 
Taproom Hours: Mon-Thu 4-8:00 pm, Fri 4-9:00 pm, Sat 12-9:00 pm, Sun 12-6:00 pm
Smartmouth Brewing Company, 1309 Raleigh Avenue #300, Norfolk 
Epiphany and barley were not-so-secret ingredients that led our president, Porter Hardy, to take Smartmouth from homebrew experimentation to one of the Southeast’s most promising startup breweries. http://smartmouthbrewing.com/ 
Tasting Room hours: Wed-Fri 4:30-9:00 pm, Sat 12-7:00 pm
Sat: Discounted Growler Fills from 12-2 pm, and Free Brewery tours on the hour, 2-6 pm
The Bold Mariner Brewing Company, 2409 Bowden’s Ferry Rd., Norfolk 
Bold Mariner Brewing Company, brewing traditional styles of quality craft ales for you. www.boldmariner.com 
Taproom Hours: Wed/Thu 5-9:00 pm, Fri 4-9:00 pm, Sat 12-9:00 pm, Sun 12-6:00 pm
Coelacanth Brewing Company - CBC, 760 W 22nd St, Norfolk 
We are many things: A family-owned & independent brewery dedicated to the craft of brewing; A gathering place for locals and visitors; A venue for artists and musicians to showcase their talents; A painstaking, labor-of-love renovation of a derelict warehouse, and so much more. Offering unique takes on classic styles, Coelacanth will be your new favorite place to try interesting, hand-crafted ales & lagers in a relaxing atmosphere. www.coelacanth.com 
Taproom hours: Wed/Thu 4-8:00 pm, Fri 4-9:00 pm, Sat 12-9:00 pm, Sun 1-6:00 pm (last call 30 minutes before closing) 
Discounted growler fills for 1st hour each day.
Reaver Beach Brewing Company, 1505 Taylor Farm Rd., Virginia Beach 
We’re proud of what we create here and love nothing more than sharing our passion with others. www.reaverbeach.com 
Taproom Hours: Tue-Fri 3-9:00 pm, Sat 12-9:00 pm, Sun 1-6:00 pm
Young Veterans Brewing Company, 2505 Horse Pasture Rd., Virginia Beach 
High Speed - High Quality. Veteran Owned and Operated. www.yvbc.com 
Tasting Hours: Tue-Thu 1500-2000, Fri 1500-2300, Sat 1200-2300, Sun 1200-2000 Military Discount - 15% with valid ID
Back Bay Brewing Company, 614 Norfolk Ave., Virginia Beach 
Founded in 2011 by a group of Virginia Beach friends, with deep roots in Virginia Beach’s Back Bay, who all share their passion for beer and the outdoors. www.backbaybrewingco.com 
Taproom Hours: Tue-Thu 3-10 pm, Fri/Sat 12n-12 am, Sun 3-10 pm
Pleasure House Brewing, 3025 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach
At Pleasure House Brewing we are passionate about two things: making great beer and serving our community! www.pleasurehousebrewing.com
Hours: Mon-Thu 3-10:00 pm, Fri 3-11:00 pm, Sat 12-11:00 pm, Sun 12-10:00 pm 
Half-price growler fills will be in effect as always for the first & last hour of each day! And now Crowlers! Any of our draft beers to go, plus special releases (on or off premise), in Huge 32 oz. cans!!! Plus, bring your empty Crowlers (ours or anyone else’s) to PHB and receive $1 off your tab.
Wasserhund Brewing Company, 1805 Laskin Road, Suite 102, Virginia Beach
Wasserhund (meaning “water dog” in German) Brewing Company was born from a love of the beach, dogs, and German beer. We aspire to bring the German beer culture to Virginia Beach in the best way; by brewing the highest quality ales, lagers, and meads and providing the environment to enjoy them with family, friends, and strangers.  www.wasserhundbrewing.com
Taproom Hours: Thu 4 - 9:00 pm, Fri 3 - 11:00 pm, Sat 12 - 11:00 pm, Sun 12 - 8:00 pm, Mon 4 - 9:00 pm
Commonwealth Brewing Company, 2444 Pleasure House Rd., Virginia Beach
An artisanal, local family owned craft brewery located in the former Chesapeake Beach Volunteer Fire and Rescue site. At Commonwealth Brewing Company, we believe that beer should be adventurous, diverse, extremely drinkable, and sometimes even wild. We think there is a beer for everyone and find no greater pleasure than when our craft beguiles a friend to try something new. We uphold rustic farmhouse traditions, huge hop American styles, and the complex depths of wild fermentations.  www.commonwealthbrewingcompany.com
Hours: Mon-Thu 3-10 pm, Fri 3 pm-12 am, Sat 12 pm-12 am, Sun 12-9 pm
Big Ugly Brewing Company, 1296 S. Battlefield Blvd, Chesapeake 
Big, Bold, Barrel-aged Beers. Big Ugly is Chesapeake’s first microbrewery. We plan on revolutionizing our town one beer at a time. www.biguglybrewing.com
Hours: Wed/Thu 5-9 pm, Fri 5-10 pm, Sat 12-10 pm, Sun 12-4 pm
St. George Brewing Company, 204 Challenger Way, Hampton 
We are a microbrewery in Hampton, VA. We produce traditional beers w/one-off’s in the mix. www.stgbeer.com
Tap Room Hours: Mon-Fri 3-5 pm, Sat 10 am-4 pm.
Retail and Tastings Mon through Sat. Brewery Tours Wed through Sat.
Alewerks Brewing Company, 189-B Ewell Road, Williamsburg 
Established in 2006 and located in the heart of the early colonies in Williamsburg, Virginia, we have rolled out a broad range of beer offerings and quickly established a reputation for fine beer. We operate a direct fired brick-clad Peter Austin brew house and ferment all our beers in state-of-the-art conical fermenters. http://alewerks.com/
Tasting Hours: Mon-Thu 12 - 9 pm*, Fri/Sat 12 - 9:30 pm, Sun 12 - 5 pm
Brass Cannon Brewing, 8105 Richmond Rd., Toano (Williamsburg)
Founded by enthusiastic homebrewers, Brass Cannon Brewing is a craft brewery dedicated to the production of high quality brews for sale on tap. We currently offer 6 quality brews at our tap room in Toano, VA. We usually have 4 year-round offerings, 1 seasonal and 1 langrage tap that changes whenever we feel like it. www.brasscannonbrewing.com
Hours: Sun 12 - 5:00 pm, Mon-Sat 12 - 7:00 pm

LOCAL CRAFT BEER BARS AND BREW PUBS:
The Birch Bar, Chelsea, 1231 W. Olney Rd., Norfolk
A Bar that specializes in Craft, Artisanal, European, Crazy-hard-to-say Beer and Cheese!  http://thebirchbar.com/
Hours: Tue-Thu 5:00 pm - 12:00 am, Fri-Sat 3:00 pm - 2:00 am 
Weekday Happy Hour: 5-7 pm, $1 off All Full Draft Beers, Tue, Wed, and Thu!
Weekend Happy Hour: 3-5 pm $2 off $5 and $7 Full Draft Beers, Fri and Sat!
Introducing Pintxo Hour! Yes another crazy hard to say special at The Birch. (Pronounced pincho!) aka Free Snack from 5-6 pm Tue thru Thu!
Norfolk Taproom, Corner of Granby & Main Streets, Downtown Norfolk
24 Beers on draft and over a hundred other beers from here, there, and everywhere.
Hours: Mon-Fri: 2:00 pm - 2:00 am, Sat-Sun: 12:00 pm - 2:00 am
Offering Norfolk’s best Happy Hour every day from 5-7:00 pm with great food and drink specials. If you have not done so already please follow us @norfolktap on Twitter for the best updates on specials and live music performances at the Norfolk TapRoom. See y'all tonight.
The Barrel Room, 437 Granby Street, Norfolk
A lively neighborhood eatery featuring live entertainment, craft beer, artisanal wine and premium spirits. https://www.facebook.com/TheBarrelRoomNorfolk/
Happy Hour is between 4-7 pm every day, with $1 off ALL BEERS! Check out our selection and come find your new favorite!
Hours: Tue-Thu 11 am - 12 am, Fri/Sat 1 1am - 2 am, Sun 11 am - 12 am
Tuesday Pint Nights: Feb 23 - Boulevard; Mar 1 - Left Hand
The Public House, Ghent, 1112 Colley Ave., Norfolk
Welcome to The Public House - Ghent’s first “gastropub.” GastroPub - It’s just a fancy word that people invented to describe places that put a creative spin on traditional pub food. We put a lot of work into creating those spins, though, like making nearly everything in-house and using as many locally or regionally produced products as possible. We hope you enjoy.  www.publichouseeats.com
Hours: Mon-Sun 11:00 am - 2:00 am
Taphouse Grill Ghent, 931 W. 21st Street, Norfolk
The ACME of craft beer in Norfolk since 1995; Fresh Fish, Vegetarian Fare, Pastas, Fish Tacos, Burgers, Wraps, Wings, 45 Taps, 100’s of Bottles.  https://www.facebook.com/smellslikebeer/?fref=ts
Hours: Mon-Sun 11:00 am - 2:00 am
Cogan’s Pizza Ghent, 1901 Colonial Ave, Norfolk
A local favorite since the 1970’s, and the Best pizza in Norfolk! Excellent selection of 33 Beers on tap including several seasonal brews! Whether you choose to enjoy a pie with the family in the dining room, a beer with some friends playing air hockey, a seat at the bar or a table on the best front porch/ patio in Ghent, we can guarantee you’ll have a great time!  http://coganspizza.com/
Hours: Daily 11:00 am - 2:00 am
Cogan’s Pizza North, 4311 Colley Ave., Norfolk
Cogan’s North opened January 2015 on a stretch of North Colley, locally and loving referred to as Colleywood. Much like Cogan’s Norfolk, Cogan’s North specializes in Pizza and a large selection of craft beer (44 taps plus dozens of bottles!). Our modern dining room features a large community table, 2 state of the art pool tables, arcade games and of course, games just for the little gorillas. Upstairs is an incredible covered patio, where you can sit back and enjoy views of the water and our lovely NoCo neighborhood.  http://coganspizza.com/
Hours: Daily 11:00 am - 2:00 am
Every Fri - Firkin Friday!
Belmont House of Smoke, Ghent, 2117 Colonial Ave, Norfolk
A True urban BBQ and Smokehouse, with a full upstairs Bar, outdoor deck and live Music venue, with a constantly changing selection of local, regional, and national craft beers. www.belmonthouseofsmoke.com
Hours: Mon-Sat 11:00 am - 2:00 am, Sun 11:00 am - 12:00 am
Live Music most Fri/Sat!
bottleBOX, Craft beer to-go, 325 B W 21st Street, Norfolk. 
Ghent’s first Craft Beer bottle shop. Offering growler/crowler fills from 12 rotating taps (see the tap list on our website), an extensive bottle selection, gourmet snacks, and beer-related gifts. www.bottlebox.beer
Mon-Thu 2-10:00 pm, Fri/Sat 12 pm-12 am, Sun 12-8:00 pm
Every Wed - Free Beer Tasting
Exception(Ale) Growler Fills and Gourmet, 2000 Colonial Ave., Norfolk
exception(Ale) is a growler fill and gourmet food store. Offering the best craft beers to go as well as artisanal cheeses and foods paired for beer.  www.exgrowlers.com
Hours: Mon-Fri 3-9:00 pm, Sat 12-10:00 pm, Sun 12-6 pm
Mix it Up, Wine, Cocktail Mixers, Craft Beers, Growlers, Flights & Pints, 2973 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach
We specialize in CRAFT beer, imports and domestic, wine and gifts, and drink mixers. We’ve got 50 Taps (YES 50!) to satisfy your need for Craft drafts.  www.mixitupvirginiabeach.com
Hours: Mon-Thu 10:00 am - 10:00 pm, Fri/Sat 10:00 am - 11:00 pm, Sun 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Every Sun - BYOG Sunday! Bring in your own growler and receive 10% off your Fill!
Lynnhaven Pub, N Great Neck Beach, 2236 W. Great Neck Rd., Virginia Beach
An Average of 100 Different Beers and New Styles Coming In Every Week!  http://lynnhavenpub.com/
Hours: Mon-Sun, 11:00 am - 2:00 am
Every Fri - Free Tasting, from 5-8:00 pm. We will be out on the patio sampling some tasty brews. Come by, talk beer, and grab a ready brew.
The Porch at Whole Foods Market, West Hilltop, 1800 Laskin Rd, Virginia Beach
An organic coffee bar and pub serving fresh-brewed organic coffee, seven local and craft beers on tap, wines by the glass and delicious pub food, including breakfast all day. Located in the front of the store, The Porch also features refillable growlers, mix-a-six custom six-pack program, weekly dinner specials and a NEW cheese platter menu.  http://www.wholefoods.com/stores/virginiabeach
Hours: 7 days 7am to 9pm
Every Thu - Beer School, 6:30 pm.
Tapped Gastropub, East Hilltop, 1550 Laskin Rd #198, Virginia Beach 
Do-it-yourself Draught Tables to practice your perfect pour. Choose from our selection of local microbrews and enjoy a new favorite beer you can’t find anywhere else. Growlers now Available! www.tappedgastropub.com
Open daily 11:00 am - 1:30 am
Live Music Wed - Sun.
Every Wed - ALL of our bottled beers are Half off!
Every Thu - Virginia Craft Beer Night, $3 Pints of local and regional craft beers.
Lager Heads Restaurant, 3315 Atlantic Ave., Virginia Beach, at the Hilton Garden Inn Oceanfront 
40 beers on tap, 12 signature handmade burgers, fresh seafood, patio dining with fire pits, live entertainment nightly in season.  https://www.facebook.com/lagerheadsvb/
Open Daily from 11:00 am - 2:00 am
Home Republic, 328 Laskin Road, Virginia Beach
Home Republic is a locally owned brewpub, restaurant, and wine shop. Our mission is to make every customer feel at home by sharing our passion for good beer, wine, and food. We serve our own beer, brewed on-site, locally brewed beers on draft, and bottled beers from around the world.  www.homerepublicvabeach.com
Hours: Mon-Thu 3 - 10:30 pm, Friday 3 - 11:00 pm, Sat/Sun 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Every Tue - Trivia Tuesdays, 7-9:00 pm
Tap Takeover Thursdays: Mar 3 - Starr Hill, Mar 10 - Flying Mouse;
11th Street Taphouse Bar & Grill, VB Oceanfront on the Boardwalk, 1011 Atlantic Ave., Virginia Beach
Quench your thirst with 32 draft beers which includes micro, craft and macro brewed beer.  www.11taphouse.com
Hours: Mon-Thu 4:00 pm-12:00 am, Fri-Sat 11:30 am-1:30 am, Sun 11:30 am-12:00 am
Every Thu - Draft Beer Night, from 4-9:00 pm we offer 50% off our rotating Drafts!
Every Fri/Sat Live Music
Whiskey Kitchen, 2149 General Booth Blvd, Virginia Beach
Locally brewed, grown and owned. We let our passion for real food and exceptional service be our guide. We use local vendors, and amazing employees to create your dining experience. http://thewhiskeykitchen.com/
Hours: Mon-Thu 11 am - 10 pm, Fri/Sat 11 am - 11 pm, Sun 11 am - 9 pm
An unmatched selection of Bourbons and Whiskeys, plus a large selection of Craft Beers, over 30 Taps!
Winter Tap Takeovers: Mar 8 - Heavy Seas; Mar 22 - Center of the Universe
Grape & Gourmet, 4000 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach. 
Fine Wines, Craft Beer, & Unique gifts. www.grapeandgourmet.com
Hours: Mon-Sat 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Come check out our new Growler Filling Station!
Every Thu - Free Beer Tasting, 4:30-7:00 pm. Come see what Gabe is pouring for tonight’s tasting. Five new beers every week!
1608 Crafthouse, 1608 Pleasure House Rd, Virginia Beach
1608 Crafthouse is a contemporary, casual, “farm to table” restaurant featuring regional Southern cuisine with an emphasis placed on the bounty of the Mid-Atlantic region. 1608 Crafthouse, a chef driven concept, features sustainable, local products from the Chesapeake Bay/ Mid-Atlantic region.  http://1608crafthouse.com/
Hours: Mon-Thu 3 - 10 pm, Fri 3 pm - 12 am, Sat 10 am - 12 am, Sun 10 am - 7 pm
To wet your whistle at 1608 we offer a variety of craft beers as well as hand-crafted elixirs.
The Bier Garden, 438 High St., Portsmouth
Family owned and operated by the Osfolk family since 1997, The Bier Garden is a German restaurant and bar, combining authentic Bavarian cuisine with a stellar European beer selection and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Whether you enjoy yourself in one of our two cozy indoor dining rooms, relax on our popular patio, or spend time with friends at the bar you are sure to feel at home. Come in and experience a bit of old world charm and gemutlichkeit with The Bier Garden family. www.biergarden.com
Hours: (Dining) Tue-Thu: 11 am - 9 pm, Fri-Sat: 11 am - 10 pm, Sun: 12-9 pm; (Bar) 7 days a week until 2 am
23 Taps, and over 400 different Biers, carefully curated & artfully assembled since 1997. We Now Fill Growlers and Carry Over 50 Specialty Liqueurs.
Wharf Hill Brewing Company, 25 Main Street, Smithfield
WHBC is a full-service restaurant, bar, and craft brewery that also offers an event space for special functions. We feature beers brewed by our Brewmaster, Greg Bullis. We brew beer, cook food, and keep you warm and dry. http://wharfhillbrewing.com/
Hours: Mon-Thu 11:30 am - 11 pm, Fri 11:30 am - 1 am, Sat 11:30 am - Midnight, Sun 11:30 -10 pm 
Kitchen closes at 10 pm Mon-Sat, and 9 pm Sun
Every Wed - Live Music, 7-10 pm.
Hampton Taphouse, Downtown, 17 E. Queen’s Way, Hampton
The Taphouse, the “Acme of Beer Since 1984”. Long before the micro revolution, the Taphouse was serving up pint after pint of American and world craft brews. Our Hampton location has 37 constantly rotating draught selections and hundreds of bottles to choose from. Belgians are our prides, trappists, abbeys, and other merry monk quaffers will surely entertain. Our food, not pub grub, stands up to any kitchen, anywhere.  https://www.facebook.com/hamptontaphouse/?fref=ts
Hours: Mon-Sat 11:00 am - 2:00 am, Sun 10:30 am - 2:00 am
Tuesday Night is Virginia Beer Night at Hampton Taphouse! Support Local brewing and enjoy Virginia draft beers at a special price from 4 until 9 pm.
Heavens Pizza & Taphouse, 308 Buckroe Ave., Hampton
Our Pizza is made with LOVE. Hand tossed dough, homemade sauce and fresh toppings. When we can, we use organic produce and meats. The more LOCAL the better! WE even BUY our water. Our H2O is fluoride and sediment free!
Winter hours: Mon-Thu 5-9 pm, Fri 3-12 pm, Sat 11:30 am-12 am, Sun 11:30 am-9 pm
Stop in for a pint and a handmade pizza!
Craft 60 Ale House, 13361 Warwick Blvd, Newport News
Our goal is to create a unique & memorable experience for our guests every time by providing top notch personalized service in a welcoming environment and hand crafting every dish. www.craft60.com
Hours: Mon-Fri 4 pm - 2 am, Sat/Sun 11 am - 2 am
Every Mon - Burger & Pint night. Enjoy discounts on all of our hand crafted burgers and pints until 9 pm.
Every Fri/Sat - Live Music
DoG Street Pub, Merchants’ Square, 401 W Duke of Gloucester St., Williamsburg
Williamsburg took the best of England and made it American. Chef David Everett continues the trend with his unique take on the British Gastropub.www.dogstreetpub.com
Hours: Mon-Thu 11:00 am - 12:00 am, Fri-Sat 11:00 am - 1:00 am, Sun 11:00 am - 12:00 am
Every Thursday is Slider Night. Three unique sliders paired with three taste size beers ready to start your weekend early.
Hair of the DoG Bottle Shop, 401A W Duke of Gloucester St., Williamsburg
Take DoG Street Pub home with you. Wide selection of Virginia, imported and domestic craft beers. cocktail mixers & supplies. Gourmet foods.  https://www.facebook.com/HairoftheDoGBottleShop/?fref=ts
Hours: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm Daily
Grab a growler to go from one of our 8 Taps, or pick from our large selection of craft bottles and cans. *Now available at the bottle shop - a flight of all 8 beers on tap for one price for your adventurous & indecisive imbibed
Every Friday - Free Tasting featuring a different Craft Brewery
Triangle - Restaurant, Bar, Performance Venue, 601 Prince George St., Williamsburg
We are happy to be the best small plates restaurants in the Greater Williamsburg area. We specialize in fun, familiar food and classy cocktails.www.trianglewilliamsburg.com
Hours: Tue-Sun 11:00 am - 2:00 am Daily
Every Tue - Winter Craft Beer Steal the Glass nights, 6:00 pm: Mar 1 - Starr Hill; Mar 8 - Green Flash; Mar 15 - Legend Brewing
Oceans & Ale, the Prime Outlets, 5601 Richmond Road, Williamsburg
A classic seafood and steakhouse that prides itself on the highest food quality and guest service. We look to challenge the depths of flavor with seasonal menus and our combination of local and world renowned brews.  http://oceansandale.com/
Hours: Sun-Thu 11:30 am - 12:00 am, Fri/Sat 11:30 am - 2:00 am
O&A carries 20 different draft beers on tap! We call 6 of these “The Rotating Taps” and they were designed to constantly evolve giving you the unique ability to try limited releases, seasonals & small batch brews! 253-2ALE for Reservations!

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