Monday, July 25, 2016

Local Brew Happenings in Tidewater VA


PINT NIGHTS / TAP TAKEOVERS / KEG TAPPINGS:
Mon, Jul 25
Trivia Night, Wasserhund Brewing Company, 7-9:00 pm, 1805 Laskin Road, Suite 102, Virginia Beach. Mondays are the new Fridays at Wasserhund! Come test your skills with Trivia every Monday, from 7-9 pm. Drink beer, eat pizza, and win some great prizes! Bring yourself or a team of your smartest friends. You can win 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes!
Craft Beer Mondays, Ynot Italian, Great Neck, Kempsville, Greenbrier, Great Bridge, Ghent. 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/
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. Every Monday we will be ‘Stealing the Pint’ with this month’s featured Brewery, Ballast Point Brewing Co. We’ll roll out a broad range of their beer offerings for your pleasure. Hang with us, eat some good food and drink some great beer.
Monday Food Truck, Commonwealth Brewing Company, 3 - 10:00 pm, 2444 Pleasure House Rd, Virginia Beach. Join us in welcoming Wicked Good BBQ to the patio for the first time on Monday, July 25th. Kick off your week with some wicked good eats!
Get Fishy at Wharf Hill Brewing Co., 6 - 8:00 pm, 25 Main St., Smithfield. Join us for this fun paint party and a raffle! $40 includes all of your supplies, and proceeds benefit Graz'n Acres Therapeutic Riding Center.
Military Monday, O'Connor Brewing Co., 3 - 9:00 pm, 211 W 24th St, Norfolk. It’s Military Monday, so all of you who currently serve, or have served, come join us for a pint & let us treat you like the MVPs that you are! As a token of our gratitude for your service, we will be offering a special discount EVERY MONDAY to all active duty, retired, and veteran military members. (Please present valid proof of service to receive discount.)
Pint Night on the Patio with Lickinghole Creek, Supper-Southern Morsels, 6:00 pm, 319 W 21st St, Norfolk. Join us in the month of July as we feature Lickinghole Creek Craft Brewery as our Brewery of the Month! Look forward to Penny Pint Nights every Monday on the Supper Rooftop as well as exciting beer-centric additions from the kitchen!
Evolution Pint Night, Park Lane Tavern, 5:00 pm, Peninsula Town Center, Hampton. Join Evolution Craft Brewing Co. for 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.
Burger & Pint night, Craft 60 Ale House, 4 - 9:00 pm, 13361 Warwick Blvd, Newport News. Every Monday Burger & Pint night. Enjoy discounts on all of our hand crafted burgers and pints until 9 pm.
Point 2 and Brew Pub Run, Point 2 Running Company & Whole Foods Newport News, 6:00 pm, 12080 Jefferson Ave, Ste. 910, Newport News. We’re partnering with Point 2 Running Company every Monday for a Point 2 & Brew Pub Run! The 3 mile runs will begin at Point 2 in The Marketplace at Tech Center and end with Happy Hour at Oyster Point Pub at Whole Foods Market Newport News. No registration required and runners of all levels are welcome. We look forward to seeing everyone there!
Ballast Point Steal the Glass, The Sandbar Grill and Pub, 11:00 am - 9:00 pm, 736 J Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News. This week’s steal the glass comes from San Diego, California. Ballast Point’s Grunion Pale Ale wasn’t born on a beach, but in a backyard. Originating from an employee-only home brew contest, this award-winning hoppy pale ale is named after the tiny local fish known for late night frolics on shore. $5 takes the pint with the glass and $5 fill ups til 9 pm.
Dog Street Pub Running Club, 5:00 pm, 401 W Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg. A family & dog friendly casual running club in the Colonial area. We meet every Monday at DoG Street Pub. Run starts at 6 pm.
Anniversary Mondays, Alewerks Brewing Company, 12 - 9:00 pm, 189-B Ewell Road, Williamsburg. Don’t forget, Mondays in July we are giving back and saying thank you for 10 amazing years! Simply come in tomorrow and show us you liked us on Facebook and we will give you half off our signature homemade ½ pound pretzels with beer cheese and a free “LOVE” Alewerks sticker!

Tue, Jul 26
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 $10 purchase.
Taco Tuesday, Mix it Up Growlers Flights & Pints, 5:00 pm, 2973 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach. It’s Tuesday! Can you say 1$ Taco Night? Every Tuesday this summer! Tonight starting at 5 pm: 1$ dollar shrimp, chicken or beef tacos! Come hungry!
Two-Fiddy Tuesday, Pleasure House Brewing, 3 - 10:00 pm, 3025 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach. It’s Tuesday. The weekend is a dim memory, and Friday is so far away it might as well be in China. Break up your week with a trip to the friendliest brewery in Virginia Beach. We can’t tell you here what the Two-Fiddy is all about, but we’re pretty sure you’ll like it!
Commonwealth Books on Tap, Commonwealth Brewing Company, 7:30 - 8:30 pm (open 3 - 10:00 pm), 2444 Pleasure House Rd, Virginia Beach. 'Books on Tap’ is an adults-only book club that meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month to discuss selected books in an open forum over a pint or two. Books are provided by the Virginia Beach Public Library and there is no cost to attend! Join us as we meet and discuss the books selected at the previous Book Club meeting. The books for this month’s discussion are: *Boys In The Boat by Daniel James Brown, *The Storied Life of AJ Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin, *Take Me With You by Catherine Ryan Hyde. Plus, Karnage Asada is dishing out a Latin-Asian smack down for dinner. Nothing beats some Karnage and a cold pint!
Tasty Tuesday, O'Connor Brewing Co., 3 - 9:00 pm, 211 W 24th St, Norfolk. Come join us for happy hour with great beer and friends in our Tasting Room every Tuesday from 4-8 pm!
O'Connor/Alewerks Tap Takeover, Tap It Local, 6 - 9:00 pm, 244 Granby St, Norfolk. Come join us and both Alewerks Brewing Co. from Williamsburg, and O'Connor Brewing Co. from right here in Norfolk, to sample their collaboration as well a selection of their tasty craft beers and great food! Get here early to get your pint glass!
Virginia Beer Night, Hampton Taphouse, 4 - 9:00 pm, Downtown, 17 E. Queen’s Way, Hampton. 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.
Thirsty Taco Tuesday, St. George Brewing Company, 4 - 8:00 pm, 204 Challenger Way, Hampton. Tonight is Taco Tuesday! Stuft will be with us serving delicious eats to go beside your favorite beer! We will be serving til 7:30 pm.
Music Video filming and Steal the Glass Night, Triangle Restaurant, 4:00 pm, 601 Prince George Street, Williamsburg. The local band 'In Laymen Terms’ needs 'extras’ for the production of their new music video for “Fake It 'til I Make It”. The Triangle will be offering a discounted short menu from 4 to 5:00 pm and drink specials. Please arrive promptly at 4 pm and dress like you are going to a rock concert or a club. Dark colors work best. For those interested in being part of this awesome project, we’re also starting our “Steal the Glass” event with Commonwealth Brewing Company early JUST FOR YOU! We’ll be featuring Wapatoolie, an American IPA with hints of sweet pineapple & mango, as well as a few other select Commonwealth drafts!

Wed, Jul 27
Half Price Wednesday, Tapped Gastropub, East Hilltop, 1550 Laskin Rd #198, Virginia Beach. Join us every Wednesday; any and every bottle of craft beer and wine is half off!
Trivia Night, Pleasure House Brewing, 7 - 9:00 pm, 3025 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach. Trivia Night is coming back! Beat the heat and your friends at team trivia. The winning team gets a $40 gift card!
Hump Day Food Truck, Commonwealth Brewing Company, 3 - 10:00 pm, 2444 Pleasure House Rd, Virginia Beach. HASHi, and their Asian Fusion, will be at Commonwealth Brewing Company for dinner on Wednesday, July 27th. It’s the best thing you can do for your body! Enjoy it!
Ynot Wednesday, Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 5 - 9:00 pm, 201 Market St., Virginia Beach. Join us on the Sandler Center Outdoor Plaza for “Ynot Wednesdays?” Free summer concert series, this week featuring the '10 Spot’, a band that can play everything from the Motown hits, classic rock and the danceable funk of the Sixties and Seventies to the rock hits of the Eighties and Nineties, and rock and hip-hop hits of today! Each week, Ynot Italian will be serving up delicious pizza, sandwiches, cold drinks & summer treats available for purchase. There will also be fresh produce from The Virginia Beach Farmers Market, games, and more, including Kids Art Cart beginning at 5 pm inside the Miller Studio Theatre.
- Big Ugly Running Posse, Big Ugly Brewing Company, 6:30 - 7:30 pm, 1296 Battlefield Blvd S, Chesapeake. Do you like to run and drink beer? Are you looking for something to do on Wednesday evenings? Join the Big Ugly Running Posse for a 1, 3 or 5 mile run starting at Big Ugly Brewing. Brews and great conversation to follow! Walkers are welcome. Run at your own risk. Run will be on, rain or shine.
Vinyl Night, O'Connor Brewing Co., 4 - 8:00 pm, 211 W 24th St, Norfolk. If you like good music, good beer, and the sound of vintage vinyl, then come by and check us out every Wednesday, when we make this threesome happen. And feel free to bring in your own records to throw on our turntable, we’d love to see what you’ve got! We’ve got many draft options to choose from while enjoying the music.
Free Tasting, bottleBOX-Craft Beer to Go, 5:30 - 8:00 pm, 325 W 21st St, Norfolk. Come snag samples from two of Hampton Roads’ most-loved breweries, O'Connor Brewing Co. and Alewerks Brewing Company. We’ll be tasting one limited seasonal release from each brewery. Plus, we’ll be featuring O'Connor and Alewerks’s latest collaboration, Limoo Amani, on draft for growler and crowler fills. Limoo Amani is a black saison brewed with dried black limes. It’s the perfect brew for these hot summer days, so grab some while you can!
Glenfiddich vs Balvenie Scotch Tasting, The Barrel Room, 7:30 - 9:00 pm, 437 Granby St, Norfolk. Join us and help us decide which Scotch label does it better, Glenfiddich or Balvenie. We will be comparing both their 12 year and 14 year batches. Our chef has created some delicious pairing for each individual batch.
Drink Specials, The Bold Mariner Brewing Company, 5 - 9:00 pm, 2409 Bowdens Ferry Rd, Norfolk. Happy Hump Day! Come out and enjoy a brew or two, with specials on Draught every Wednesday.
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 'Ferg’s Missing Ingredient’.
7 Hours of 12 Percent Imports Mini Tap Takeover, The Birch, 5:00 pm - Midnight, 1231 W Olney Rd, Norfolk. “The 12 Percent portfolio consists of a diverse mix of brewers from around the globe.” We will have 10 drafts from their portfolio and some delicious bottle pours! Draft: Against the Grain A Beer, Blackberry Farms Classic Saison, Evil twin Big Ass Money Stout, Hof Ten Dormaal Kriek, Kees Peated Imperial Stout, Off Color Sparkles Finds Some Trouble, Omnipollo Aurora, Stillwater Extra Dry, T'Gaverhopke Kerstbier, Gueuze Tilquin
Alive Music with Felicia Hoyos, Wharf Hill Brewing Co., 7 - 10:00 pm, 25 Main St, Smithfield. Come on out and hang out at the pub while listening to Felicia’s soulful voice accompanied by her bassist, Andrew Taylor. They are an acoustic indie rock band. Come on out an join us!
Smartmouth Steal The Glass, Craft 60 Ale House, 4 - 9:00 pm, 13361 Warwick Blvd, Newport News. Join us for a night in celebration of Norfolk’s Smartmouth Brewing Company’s Craft Beer. 1st 100 guests to order a regular priced pint of Smartmouth craft beer will get a free logo glass. The Taps start flowing at 4 pm!
Port Warwick Summer Concert Series, 6 - 9:00 pm, 3100 William Styron Sq., Newport News. Come join us as 'The Wampler Brothers’ hit the Square! Come out to hear a great performance of music from a variety of genres at the 2016 Summer Concert Series! The concerts are FREE and all are welcome! Bring your own lawn chairs (no tents), blankets, food and drink - beer and wine allowed.
Summer Breeze Concert Series, Merchants Square, 7 - 9:00 pm, Williamsburg. This week 'Blind & Dirty’, Williamsburg’s own jam band with the sounds of the Grateful Dead, performing cover tracks and original songs.
Hump Day Food Truck, The Virginia Beer Company, 6 - 9:00 pm (open at 4:00 pm), 401 2nd St, Williamsburg. Join us every Wednesday, with 'Creekside Catering Co.’ out on the patio to help you get over the 'Hump’ with great food and great beer.
Team Trivia Night, Alewerks Brewing Company, 6:30 pm (Open 12 - 9:00 pm), 189-B Ewell Road, Williamsburg. We are officially introducing Team Trivia to Williamsburg, VA! Get your friends, join a league, and check out TeamTrivia.com for your free answer of the night! 'FoodaTude -Food with Attitude’ will be serving delicious eats starting at 5 pm with Trivia starting at 7 pm. Get your spot early! House cash wins to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams.

Thu, Jul 28
Live 'In the Blind’: Aquarium w/ Recluse Raccoon, Back Bay Brewing, 9:00 pm - Midnight, 614 Norfolk Ave, Virginia Beach. All the way from Southern California! Please join us for Aquarium w/ Recluse Raccoon — Breaking loose off the San Diego indie rock scene comes Aquarium.
Draft Beer Night, 11th Street Taphouse Bar & Grill, 4 - 9:00 pm, VB Oceanfront on the Boardwalk, 1011 Atlantic Ave., Virginia Beach. Every Thursday we offer 50% off our rotating Drafts!
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.
Virginia Craft Beer Night, Tapped Gastropub, East Hilltop, 1550 Laskin Rd #198, Virginia Beach. $3 Pints of local and regional craft beers.
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.
Pi(e)nt Night, Your Pie Hilltop, 5 - 9:00 pm, 754 Hilltop North Shopping Ctr., Virginia Beach. Every Thursday night, order a pint from our Brewery of the Month and keep the glass.
Beer School, The Porch at 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!
Float Night, Mix it Up Growlers Flights & Pints, 5:00 pm, 2973 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach. What’s better than Ice Cream and Beer? Nothing.
Day Early Weekend, Commonwealth Brewing Company, 3 - 11:00 pm, 2444 Pleasure House Rd, Virginia Beach. '412Q BBQ’ is here, dishing out their slow cooked deliciousness on Thursday. It’s dinner done right with a cold beer or three!
Tap It Thursday & Live Music, Big Ugly Brewing Company, 5:30 - 8:30 pm, 1296 Battlefield Blvd S, Chesapeake. Join us for Thirsty Thursday with live music by Rob Snyder. Tyler from Tap It Local is chef-ing up a tasty sample menu, including burgers & crab cakes, so come thirsty and hungry!
Pi(e)nt Night, Your Pie Pizza Norfolk, 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.
Thursday Food Truck, Rip Rap Brewing Co., 5 - 10:00 pm, 116 E. 25th St., Norfolk. Come out to the newest Microbrewery in Norfolk! Hang out in our Dog friendly, and Family friendly tasting room and pair our tasty fresh beer with treats from one of our local food trucks.
Growler Fill Thursday & Beers n Gyros Night, O'Connor Brewing Co., 3 - 9:00 pm, 211 W 24th St, Norfolk. Join us every Thursday for tasty drafts and discounts on all growler fills! Also pair one of our delicious, hand-made beers with a mouth-watering gyro from 'NY Souvlaki’ food truck! Cheers!
Pint Night, The Public House, 5:00 pm, 1112 Colley Ave, Norfolk. Join The Public House for our weekly Pint Night. Pours start at 5 pm! Glassware and beers are limited!
Thirsty Thursday’s at Bold Mariner Brewing Company, 5 - 9:00 pm, 2409 Bowdens Ferry Rd, Norfolk. Come out every Thursday this summer and enjoy specials on Growler Fills and food by 'Karnage Asada’ in the beer garden.
Pizza Night, Smartmouth Brewing Company, 4:30 - 9:00 pm, 1309 Raleigh Ave, Norfolk. The 'Bakehouse at Chelsea’ will be on-site taking pizza orders to help keep your tummy full.
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!
Pint Nights at The Point, The Point at Phoebus - Spirits and Comfort Foods, 6:00 pm, 30 Mellen St E, # E, Hampton. Join us all month long as we feature beer from our brewery of the month. Every Thursday, come enjoy a local craft brew and keep the pint for a penny.
Thursdays by the Lake, The Mariners’ Museum and Park, 6 - 10:00 pm, 100 Museum Dr., Newport News. The Mariners’ Museum’s 13th Annual Summer Concert Series is every Thursday night June-August. Bring a blanket or favorite chair & enjoy live music by some of the area’s hottest bands on the banks of Lake Maury. This week: 'The Party Fins’. Cold beverages and food available. Food vendor: Thirsty Frog
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, so get them while you can.
Steal the Pint Night with Starr Hill Brewery, Berret’s Taphouse Grill, 5 - 9:00 pm, 199 S. Boundary St., Williamsburg. We welcome Starr Hill Brewery from Crozet, VA. Meet the brewers, taste the beer, keep the glass, hear live music by 'The Billy Joe Trio’ (weather permitting).
Commonwealth Beer Dinner, Triangle Restaurant, 6:30 - 9:00 pm, 601 Prince George Street, Williamsburg. TRIANGLE is excited to welcome Virginia Beach’s own Commonwealth Brewing Company for our 3rd Beer Dinner! 4 Beers, 4 Courses, $55 All-Inclusive! Beer Lineup has been SET: Cheval D'Or Belgian Golden Strong Ale, The Wealth Saison, Wapatoolie Brett IPA, Marvolo Imperial Oatmeal Stout.
Thursday Food Truck, The Virginia Beer Company, 3 - 9:00 pm, 401 2nd St, Williamsburg. What better way to spend a Summer evening than on the beer garden patio. We’ll have a great local food truck here for your hunger needs.
New Belgium Brewing Steal the Pint, Water Street Grille, 6 - 9:00 pm, 323 Water St, Yorktown. Purchase any New Belgium Brewing beer on draft and receive a complimentary New Belgium Brewing souvenir glass to take home. Limit one per customer, while supplies last!

Fri, Jul 29
Food Truck Friday, Reaver Beach Brewing, 4 - 8:00 pm, 1505 Taylor Farm Rd., Virginia Beach. Start the weekend off right with our fresh beers. Plus, Karnage Asada will be here serving up their outstanding menu.
Food Truck Friday, Young Veterans Brewing Company, 3 - 8:00 pm, 2505 Horse Pasture Rd., Virginia Beach. This Friday we welcome one of our favorite food trucks 'Thai Express’ for your beer pairing pleasure.
Kim Merritt Vinyl Set, Back Bay Brewing, 9:00 pm - Midnight, 614 Norfolk Ave., Virginia Beach. This is not a dance performance! but it could be if you wanna dance to some killer music!!! Enjoy a fun night with an ALL Vinyl set by Kim Merritt.
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.
Growler Fill Night, Mix it Up Growlers Flights & Pints, 5:00 pm, 2973 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach. 20% off Growler Fills!
Food Truck Friday, Commonwealth Brewing Company, 3:00 pm - 12:00 am, 2444 Pleasure House Rd, Virginia Beach. 'Ferg’s Missing Ingredient’ will be here for dinner on Friday, July 29th.  Home cooked goodness is what’s good for dinner!
Live on the Lawn Summer Concert Series: Flute of the Commodores, TASTE @ Bayville Farms, 5:30 - 8:00 pm, 4097 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach. From TASTE pimento cheese burgers to beer and wine by the glass to live music on the lawn, we are gearing up for a good time! Grab the family, a lawn chair and a blanket for an evening of fun! Featured Brewery: South Street Brewery; Featured Wine: Republic.  http://www.tasteunlimited.com/Live-on-the-lawn
Firkin Friday, Cogan’s Pizza North, 6:00 pm, 4311 Colley Avenue, Norfolk. Every Friday, we tap a cask of ale from a favorite local Brewery. Come out and enjoy some REAL BEER!
- Food Truck Friday, Rip Rap Brewing Co., 5 - 10:00 pm, 116 E. 25th St., Norfolk. Come out to the newest Microbrewery in Norfolk! Hang out in our Dog friendly, and Family friendly tasting room and pair our tasty fresh beer with treats from one of our local food trucks.
New Beer Release, O'Connor Brewing Co., 3 - 10:00 pm, 211 W 24th St, Norfolk. We are introducing a BRAND NEW BEER to our Endless Saison Series: Tamarindo Red Coffee Saison! This farmhouse ale traces its roots to the magical surf spot of Tamarindo, Costa Rica, where a vast swath of white sand and luminous blue waters are as warm and welcoming as the people who reside there. Fusing the clean, lively characteristics of Costa Rican coffee and the malt components of a red ale, this complex and satisfying brew pours a bright autumnal red color and is as enticing as the locale that inspired it. Plus, 'Gerty’s Gourmet’ will be out front cooking up their tasty German-inspired street eats from 3-10 pm!
Food Truck Friday, Smartmouth Brewing Company, 4:30-9:00 pm, 1309 Raleigh Avenue #300, Norfolk. Come start your weekend with tasty treats from 'NY Souvlaki’, one of our favorite food trucks.
Special Friday Night Beer and Cheese Pairing Menu, The Birch, 3:00 pm - 2:00 am, 1231 W Olney Rd, Norfolk. A way to offer a bridge between our beer menu and our cheese! The pairings can be ordered individually or they can be ordered together as a flight!
Ah-MAZE-ing Friday Nights, Virginia Air & Space Center, 6 - 9:00 pm, 600 Settlers Landing Rd, Hampton. Looking for a Friday night activity for the whole family to enjoy? Virginia Air & Space Center is bringing you Ah-MAZE-ing Friday Nights! Experience our 3,000 square foot outdoor MAZE with live music, food, and beverages! Kids can enjoy exploring the MAZE while parents relax! This week’s Band: 'Snackbar Jones’! Admission to the Maze is $5 per person.
Starr Hill Steal the Pint Night and Ticket Giveaway, Tapps, 4:00 pm, 1976 Power Plant Pkwy, Hampton. Come out to Tapps and enjoy a pint of a Starr Hill Brew with a commemorative glass. While at Tapps you can enter to win tickets for the premier of Suicide Squad hitting theaters August 5th.
Live Music/Food Truck Friday, St. George Brewing Company, 4 - 8:00 pm, 204 Challenger Way, Hampton. Come hang with one of our favorite food truck friends serving deliciousness, and jam to live music!
Fridays @ the Fountain, City Center at Oyster Point, 6 - 9:00 pm, Town Center Drive, Newport News. Join us every Friday for live music, delicious food and lots of fun at the Fountain! This week music from the 'Borderline Crazy’, featuring a wide range of music from Led Zeppelin to Bruno Mars, The Beatles to Alicia Keys, Lynyrd Skynyrd to Miranda Lambert. Eat dinner from one of our great food trucks, play corn hole, and bring your kids for free face painting and crafts. Kick off your weekend with music, activities for the kids, lawn games and adult beverages. Bring a friend, lawn chair and your dancing shoes. Parking and admission are free.
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. See you at 5 pm!
Friday Night Live, The Virginia Beer Company, 6 - 9:00 pm (open at noon), 401 2nd St, Williamsburg. What better way to spend your Friday Night, than on our beer garden patio. We’ll have Live Music & a great local Food Truck every Friday in the Beer Garden.
Music & Food Truck Friday, Alewerks Brewing Company, 5 - 9:00 pm (Open 12 - 9:00 pm), 189-B Ewell Road, Williamsburg. See you at Alewerks for a Friday of live music and Tasty food. Arrive early for the best seats, as Richard Moore kicks off the tunes at 5:30 pm. Plus we’ll have 'The Grilled Cheese Academy’ Food Truck in the Bier Garden from 12-9 pm.

Sat, Jul 30
Bottle Release, Reaver Beach Brewing Co., 12 - 9:00 pm, 1505 Taylor Farm Rd, Virginia Beach. We’re pleased to announce our next wild beer release - Reaver’s Bounty (Blend #2). This beer was fermented in oak to dryness using our mixed culture of yeast, brettanomyces, and wild yeast/souring bacteria native to Coastal Virginia. It was then refermented with fresh, local strawberries from Cullipher Farm, lending the beer prominent fruit character and aroma. Reaver’s Bounty is 7.8% ABV, 8 IBUs. It will be available on draft and to go in 750ml bottles (*Bottle limit of 3 per person, per day).
Brew n Grub, Young Veterans Brewing Company, 12 - 11:00 pm, 2505 Horse Pasture Rd, Ste. 104, Virginia Beach. We welcome one of our favorite food trucks 'Karnage Asada’ and their Latin/Asian smackdown for your beer pairing pleasure.
Live Music & Food Trucks, Mix it Up Growlers Flights & Pints, 2973 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach. Hang out at our own backyard beach, grab some grub, and chill to tunes.
Seafood Saturday Food Trucks, Commonwealth Brewing Company, 12 - 9:00 pm (open till Midnight), 2444 Pleasure House Rd, Virginia Beach. 'Bro’s Fish Tacos’ and  'Capt'n Crabby’ will be joining Commonwealth Brewing Company on the patio for the day on Saturday, July 30th.  Fish Tacos, Crab cakes & cold pints… seafood and beer, two great tastes that taste great together.
Saturday Food Truck, Rip Rap Brewing Co., 12 - 10:00 pm, 116 E. 25th St., Norfolk. Come out to the newest Microbrewery in Norfolk! Hang out in our Dog friendly, and Family friendly tasting room and pair our tasty fresh beer with treats from one of our local food trucks. Come out and have a beer!
Celebrate 20 Years of Naro Video, O'Connor Brewing Co., 5 - 8:00 pm, 211 W 24th St, Norfolk. Naro Expanded Video has been approved as a non-profit archival library, thanks to the selection of over 40,000 films and TV shows that husband and wife Tim and Linda have collected in the twenty years since they assumed ownership. we’re gathering at O'Connor Brewing Co. to celebrate! Tim, Linda, and other members of the Naro Video crew will be there to talk about movies, the future of the store, and the deliciousness of whatever OCB has on tap. PLUS! We’ll be selling brand new Naro Video t-shirts, as well as a limited supply of the cheapest rentals we have ever offered! We’ll pass out movie trivia quiz you can fill out for your chance to win one of our beloved 16-rental discount cards! Feel free to use your phones to cheat and look up answers. Plus, 'NY Souvlaki’ will be bringing mouth-watering gyros from 12-10 pm!
Strangeways Tap Takeover & Wake Me Up Releases, bottleBOX-Craft Beer To Go, 12:00 pm, 325B W 21st St, Norfolk. Think strange. Drink strange. That has been the motto of STRANGEWAYS BREWING since they opened their doors back in 2013. Join us on Saturday, July 30 at noon as Mike from Strangeways walks us through six of their unique beers on tap for growler/crowler fills, including the only place south of Richmond where you can pick up all three of their acclaimed Wake Me Up series on draft and in bottles!
Beer Release, Coelacanth Brewing Company, 12 - 10:00 pm, 760 A W 22nd St, Norfolk. Join us for the release of our third Summer beer - a Gose (“Go-zuh”) with a decidedly Polynesian twist. Brewed with Passion fruit and Alaea Hawaiian sea salt (an all-natural sea salt enriched with purified red clay from Kauai). A Gose is predominantly a wheat beer, with hallmark tastes of Sweet, Sour & Salty. Pendulum Fine Meats will be here at 4 pm as well.
Risky Business Party, The Bold Mariner Brewing Company, 12 - 10:00 pm, 2409 Bowdens Ferry Rd, Norfolk. She’s Back!! Liberty Risk, DIPA goes back on tap July 30th. We will have ONE cask of Liberty Risk Coconut. Tapping is at noon. Food by Karnage Asada. A limited run of Liberty Risk Shirts will be available. See you then!
Grub & Tunes, Smartmouth Brewing Company, 12-7:00 pm, 1309 Raleigh Avenue #300, Norfolk. Celebrate your Saturday with fresh local beer, live music by the 'Amy Kaus’, 4:30-6:30 pm, and tasty street food by 'Thai Express’.
Downtown Hampton Block Party, 6 - 10:30 pm, Queens Way between King’s Way & Eaton Street, Hampton. Free and open to the public. Spend your Saturday nights on The Block this summer. Bring a chair and watch the band or bring your appetite and sample food from our vendors or from one of the many independently owned downtown restaurants. This week Special kick-off to the 91st annual Hampton Cup Regatta; The Oldest Continuously Run Motorsport Event In America! We’ll have Live Music by 'Tidewater Drive’, a smoking hot show band; A genuine eight-piece show band with a full horn section, specializing in Motown, Disco, Funk, and Top 40. Free parking can be found on the street and in multiple surface lots. There is a public parking garage at the corner of Settlers Landing Road & Old Hampton Lane.  www.hamptonblockparty.com
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.
80’s Party-Live Music by The Deloreans Band, Tradition Brewing Company, 5:00 pm, 700 Thimble Shoals Blvd, Newport News. Get out your Leg Warmers and Jelly Bracelets, The Deloreans 80’s Band will be playing live here July 30th! Best 80’s attire will receive special discounts, go all out! Doors open at noon, band starts at 5:00-no cover charge.
Saturdays at VBC, The Virginia Beer Company, 11:00 am - 9:30 pm, 401 2nd St., Williamsburg. Enjoy the beautiful space and all that the brewery has to offer! Food trucks, games, beer and more! Invite your friends to join you and make a day of it. If you haven’t been to the brewery yet you’ll love it and if you’ve been before you know you’ll end up staying all day!
Food Truck Saturday, Alewerks Brewing Company, 5 - 9:00 pm (Open 12 - 9:00 pm), 189-B Ewell Road, Williamsburg. See you at Alewerks for a Saturday evening of Beer, Food and Fun, as we’ll have the 'Foodatude’ Food Truck in the Bier Garden from 5-9 pm to pair with our fresh craft choices.

Sun, Jul 31
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, and we’ll have one of our favorite food trucks, 'Grilled Cheese Academy’.
Sunday Food Truck, Young Veterans Brewing Company, 3 - 8:00 pm, 2505 Horse Pasture Rd., Virginia Beach. End the weekend on a high note with our fresh beer and tasty treats from 'Get Stuffed’ food truck.
Vol 7 of our epic Beets, Beer and Brunch, Esoteric, 10:30 am - 3:00 pm, 501 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach. Chef Ian Hock is collabing with Kevin Ordonez of Alkaline? in Norfolk fame. It’s gonna be SO dope! Make yo ressies now!
Sunday Funday, Mix it Up, Mix it Up Growlers Flights & Pints, 2973 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach. Sunday Funday Backyard Party and $1 hot dogs all day long!
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!
Elevenses: Second Breakfast Beer Brunch, Commonwealth Brewing Company, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, (then till 10:00 pm) 2444 Pleasure House Rd, Virginia Beach. Join us for your Second Breakfast Beer Brunch meal. The COOP is loose at Commonwealth Brewing Company for “Elevenses” on Sunday, July 31st. Fly by for some of the best gourmet eats around from 11am - 2pm. Then, Welcome Food Gangsters to the Commonwealth patio for dinner on Sunday, July 31st. Enjoy a great set of homestyle options and a frosty beverage!
OBC & VGH’s Harry Potter Birthday & Book Release Party, O'Connor Brewing Co., 12 - 7:00 pm, 211 W 24th St, Norfolk. O'Connor Brewing Co. and Video Game Heaven are hosting a birthday party for Harry Potter and a celebration for the day’s long-awaited book release, HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD! Purchase your copy HERE or bring your own! Plus: Harry Potter marathon, Cosplay contest, HP trivia, HP video games, A birthday tea party beer though the OBC randall, Delicious treats by Rose Macarons in Harry Potter themes, Cast Iron BBQ food truck with a bit of British flare, FilmFad’s 100th podcast, AND MORE!
Exception(andall) beers, Exception(ale), 12 - 6:00 pm, 2000 Colonial Ave, # 6, Norfolk. We are kicking off exception(andall) beers every Sunday. We’ll offer up extra flavors infused into already great beers issuing out Dogfish Randall.
Beer is Art: The Art of Libation, Coelacanth Brewing Company, 1 - 7:00 pm, 760 A W 22nd St, Norfolk. Coelacanth Brewing: highlighting Art and local Artists the last Sunday of each month. This month we highlight Photographer Stephanie Davenport. If you are interested in showcasing your artwork, contact info@coelacanth.com
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. Plus, the 'Grill Cheese Academy’ will be in the beer garden.
Peace n’ Pints Yoga July, Smartmouth Brewing Co., 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, 1309 Raleigh Ave, Norfolk. Join us for a free one-hour yoga class led by Neleh, a native to the Hampton Roads area and certified 500 Hour Registered Yoga Teacher. Our free hour-long classes take place every month and have been in effect for almost two years. Our teachers are from studios all over Hampton Roads and practice many different styles of yoga. Bring your mat, towel and water and we’ll provide the sweat and hops. Namaste. If you plan to attend this session you must sign up at the following link:http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c054ea9a72da2f58-peace5 Then, 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. Plus tasty street food from ’ Ferg’s Missing Ingredient’.
Summer Sundays, The Virginia Beer Company, 12 - 9:00 pm, 401 2nd St, Williamsburg. What better way to spend a Summer Sunday than on the beer garden patio. We’ll have a great local food truck here for your hunger needs.
Steal the Vessel Sunday, Alewerks Brewing Company, 12-5:00 pm, 189-B Ewell Road, Williamsburg. Every Sunday is Steal the Vessel on American style growlers and grunts.

AUGUST IS VIRGINIA CRAFT BEER MONTH!!!

Mon, Aug 1
SLOW RIDE version2.0 LAST STOP, Back Bay Brewing, 7 - 11:00 pm, 614 Norfolk Ave, Virginia Beach. Slow Ride Virginia Beach 2 is our second community bike ride.  Slow Ride is for everyone with a bike at any skill level. The slow pace will keep the group safe and gives riders a unique perspective of our beautiful city and neighborhoods. Slow Ride is a great way to bike safely, enjoy our communities, promote healthy lifestyles, and encourage community engagement. We will start at 6:45 from the Virginia Beach Convention Center and end at Back Bay Brewing Co. THE BREWERY WILL BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 5pm-TIL….
Trivia Night, Wasserhund Brewing Company, 7-9:00 pm, 1805 Laskin Road, Suite 102, Virginia Beach. Mondays are the new Fridays at Wasserhund! Come test your skills with Trivia every Monday, from 7-9 pm. Drink beer, eat pizza, and win some great prizes! Bring yourself or a team of your smartest friends. You can win 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes!
Craft Beer Mondays, Ynot Italian, Great Neck, Kempsville, Greenbrier, Great Bridge, Ghent. 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/
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. Every Monday we will be 'Stealing the Pint’ with this month’s featured Brewery, Ballast Point Brewing Co. We’ll roll out a broad range of their beer offerings for your pleasure. Hang with us, eat some good food and drink some great beer.
Monday Food Truck, Commonwealth Brewing Company, 3 - 10:00 pm, 2444 Pleasure House Rd, Virginia Beach. Join us, along with Get Stuffed to the patio for dinner on Monday, Aug. 1st!  Good food and awesome beer… win/win!
Craft Beer School: World History of Beer, O'Connor Brewing Co., 6 - 7:00 pm, 211 W 24th St, Norfolk. Virginia Craft Beer Month at O'Connor Brewing Co. kicks off with Craft Beer School: World History of Beer! Taught by our home-grown Master Bequeather of Zymurgical Knowledge/ Tour Guide Maestro, Tyrel Borowitz, OBC will be hosting an amazing presentation about the World of History of Beer! Class will start at 6pm in our lounge, where seating is limited (about 24 people), however, there will be plenty of standing room as well! Craft Beer School continues every Monday through August.
Pint Night on the Patio, Supper-Southern Morsels, 6:00 pm, 319 W 21st St, Norfolk. Join us as we feature a great Craft Brewery as our Brewery of the Month! Look forward to Penny Pint Nights every Monday on the Supper Rooftop as well as exciting beer-centric additions from the kitchen!
Draft Release, Smartmouth Brewing Co., 4:30 - 9:00 pm, 1309 Raleigh Ave, Norfolk. Missing Digit Hemp IPA. Join us for a special Monday opening as we kick off VA Craft Beer Month and celebrate Jerry Garcia’s birthday with the release of our Hemp IPA. Apply named, Missing Digit, this beer is incredibly heady and full of fresh lime and pine aromas. Toasted hemp seeds are tossed into the mash giving this brew some backbone. Best enjoyed during a Sunshine Daydream be sure to wear your favorite tie-dye tee and come hang. We’ll have 'Capt'n Crabby’ food truck on-premises and jam out to classic Dead tunes by 'Second Glance’, 6-8 pm.
Game Night, Wharf Hill Brewing Co., 7:00 pm, 25 Main St, Smithfield. Our version of Trivia Night. Julian tests your knowledge, patience, and fine motor skills. We bring our cold beer and hot food. You bring your big brain. Meet in the Sinclair Room. Winners get stuff. See you there. Seating starts at 6:30 - games start right at 7 pm.
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.
Burger & Pint night, Craft 60 Ale House, 4 - 9:00 pm, 13361 Warwick Blvd, Newport News. Every Monday Burger & Pint night. Enjoy discounts on all of our hand crafted burgers and pints until 9 pm.
Point 2 and Brew Pub Run, Point 2 Running Company & Whole Foods Newport News, 6:00 pm, 12080 Jefferson Ave, Ste. 910, Newport News. We’re partnering with Point 2 Running Company every Monday for a Point 2 & Brew Pub Run! The 3 mile runs will begin at Point 2 in The Marketplace at Tech Center and end with Happy Hour at Oyster Point Pub at Whole Foods Market Newport News. No registration required and runners of all levels are welcome. We look forward to seeing everyone there!
Steal the Glass, The Sandbar Grill and Pub, 11:00 am - 9:00 pm, 736 J Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News. Our weekly steal the pint night with a featured Craft Brewery. $5 takes the pint with the glass and $5 fill ups til 9 pm.
Dog Street Pub Running Club, 5:00 pm, 401 W Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg. A family & dog friendly casual running club in the Colonial area. We meet every Monday at DoG Street Pub. Run starts at 6 pm.

Tue, Aug 2
Copper Fox Steal the Glass Night, Triangle Restaurant, 6:30 - 9:00 pm, 601 Prince George Street, Williamsburg. After over a year of eagerly waiting, TRIANGLE is thrilled to announce Copper Fox Distillery as our first Steal the Glass Partner of August! We’ll be featuring cocktails with their VirGin as well as Wasmund’s Single Malt & Copper Fox Rye Whiskies!
Ardent Craft Ales Steal the Pint Night, Water Street Grille, 5 - 7:00 pm, 323 Water St, Yorktown. Purchase any Ardent Craft Ales Beer on tap and receive a complimentary souvenir Ardent glass to take home. Limit one per customer, while supplies last!

Thu, Aug 4
Sunsets on the River, Hermitage Museum and Gardens, 6 - 9:00 pm, 7637 N Shore Rd, Norfolk. Join us every other Thursday through August 4 on the shoreline for live music, food trucks, vendors, and a cash bar. Gates open at 5:30, music starts at 6 pm. Guests are welcome to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and food. Feel free to explore our summer exhibit. Tonight: Join us for a very special finale event with 'The Fuzz Band’ brining rock, soul, jazz, and funk. Concert Admission: Members and kids under 10 FREE, Non-members $12.00
Sunset Thursday at Portside, 6:30 - 8:00 pm, Water St., Downtown Portsmouth. Join us every Thursday at Sunset for free live music on the Water Stage. This week 'The Good Life Band’. Vendors will also be on hand. Come relax and enjoy great music, food and beverages, while watching the stunning sunset overlooking the Elizabeth River.

Sat, Aug 6
BIKES & BREWS w/ Norfolk Bicycle Works, O'Connor Brewing Co., 12 - 10:00 pm, 211 W 24th St, Norfolk. Virginia Craft Beer Month continues with BIKES & BREWS!!! You guys loved this event so much that we are bringing it back in full force! Bike to the brewery & get a discount on beer! There will be bike parking reserved along the front fence. We are bringing back our BICYCLE SCAVENGER HUNT with prizes for those who complete it! Norfolk Bicycle Works will be here with a Safety Check station… AND WE WILL BE RAFFLING OFF ONE OF Norfolk Bicycle Works’ AWESOME BEACH CRUISERS TOO! WINNER ANNOUNCED AROUND 6:30 pm!
Poses & Pints, The Virginia Beer Company, 9:30 - 10:30 am, 401 2nd Street, Williamsburg. Join us in celebration of Virginia Craft Beer Month with a one-hour Saturday Morning Vinyasa Flow (all levels) yoga class with Sara Schimpf of Colonial Yoga, followed by a delicious craft beer! Rain or Shine, weather permitting we will practice outside in the beautiful beer garden otherwise we will be inside the tasting room.
Food Truck Frenzy, The Virginia Beer Company, 12 - 10:00 pm, 401 2nd Street, Williamsburg. Come join us at the Virginia Beer Company in beautiful Williamsburg for Food Truck Frenzy! This event will take place on the first Saturday of every month! Live local music, the best food trucks from all over Hampton Roads & delicious craft beer!
Grand Re-Opening, Brass Cannon Brewing, 12 - 9:00 pm, 5476 Mooretown Road, Williamsburg. We’ve been waiting and waiting, but now the wait is finally over. Our new tasting room on Mooretown Road will be opening its doors to the general public on August 6th, 2016. It’s been a long and sometimes frustrating ride, but we are now ready and super excited to once again be sharing BCB beer with everyone! This will be the first time we’ve had guests in a few months, so let’s try to make this a party to remember! Bring yourselves, bring your friends, bring your neighbor from down the street that you never talk to otherwise, and most importantly bring your love of great craft beer! Food will be served by Suck On This BBQ, an awesome local food truck that makes amazing meaty fare. Doors open at noon. See you then!

Sat, Aug 13
Wasserhund Brewing Company 1 year Pilsner Party, 12:00 pm - Midnight, 1805 Laskin Rd, Ste. 102, Virginia Beach. Join us in celebrating Wasserhund Brewing Company’s 1 year birthday celebration! We will be releasing a different variation of our pilsner beer every hour, on the hour, for 12 hours! That’s right! 12 different Pilsner’s in one day! Some are crazy, some are traditional and most will never be brewed again. Special live music and pizza specials all day and night long. So mark your calendars, because you only turn 1 once!!! Live Music from PC Duo, Celeste Kellogg and Brian Schultz!
Alewerks Jubilee 10th Anniversary, Alewerks Brewing Company, 12 - 6:00 pm, 197 Ewell Rd, Williamsburg. Alewerks Brewing Company wants you to help us celebrate ten years proudly brewing craft beer in Williamsburg VA at our birthday party, featuring live music from 'Blue Ribbon’ & 'The Dharma Initiative’. A huge variety of Alewerks full pours will be available. 20+ draft list including cellar releases TBA. Two full pour tickets included with Adult Ticket entry. More full pour beer tickets available for purchase at the event for $5 each. Food available from 'Stuft- Not Your Average Street Food’ & 'Cast Iron’ Food Trucks. Games for kids & adults. Adult Tickets, including entertainment, libation samples, & 2 full pour beer tickets are $20 in advance, $30 at the gate.

Thu, Aug 18
Red Sails and Ales, American Rover Sailing Ship, 7:00 pm, Town Point Park, Norfolk. The next Red Sails and Ales Sunset Cruise features a tasting with AleWerks Brewing Company of Williamsburg, BBQ dinner from The Beach Bully and live acoustic entertainment from Mr. Steve Forss, this is one you won’t want to miss. Cruise departs from the Waterside Marina on Norfolk’s Downtown Waterfront. For tickets go to http://www.americanrover.com/special-events/red-sails-and-ales/

Fri, Aug 19
Craft Brews Cruise, Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center, 7:00 pm, 717 General Booth Blvd, Virginia Beach. Join us for the inaugural Virginia Aquarium Craft Brews Cruise. During this two hour trip you will be treated to craft beer, courtesy of O'Connor Brewing Company and Hoffman Beverage. Enjoy the sunset over the water as you indulge in some of the best craft beers in the area. Food truck-style offerings will be available for purchase in the Aquarium parking lot prior to departure and snacks will be available for purchase onboard the ship. Tickets for the cruise are $30 per person. This is a 21 and over cruise.

UPCOMING BREW/BEER FESTS:
Sat, Aug 6 - 4th Annual 757 Battle of the Beers, Hunt Club Farm, 1 - 7:00 pm, 2388 London Bridge Rd, Virginia Beach. It’s back and BIGGER than ever! It’s the PREMIERE craft beer event in Hampton Roads and this year is going to be MEGA!  *TICKETS, INCLUDING VIP AND DESIGNATED DRIVER, ARE ON SALE NOW! GET THEM EARLY FOR A MASSIVE DISCOUNT! Early bird rate is $35 (Day of Event Price will be $55). Proceeds benefit St. Mary’s Home and other local charities. Join us as ALL open-for-business 757 breweries (as of August 2016) compete on behalf of their chosen charity in 3 unique categories.  Your ticket includes: Tastings from all the breweries, One meal from our partner food trucks on site (TBA), Live music from 2 regional bands (TBA), Cornhole, Beer Pong, Silent Auction, Petting Zoo, and more.  https://www.facebook.com/events/1671811566425990/permalink/1688669714740175/
Sun, Aug 7 - Whistle Belly 2016: A Virginia Beer & More Festival Presented by The Junior Women’s Club of Williamsburg, and Crafted by DoG Street Pub, 12:30 - 5:30 pm, Merchants’ Square, 401 W. Duke of Gloucester St., Williamsburg. 30 breweries, 80 beers and delicious eats! Drinks & all you can eat for only $50! Save up to $10 by purchasing in advance. Get VIP Access tickets to enjoy exclusive beers in an all-day VIP area. Raffle of gifts from breweries & local businesses. Food by DoG Street Pub, Trellis Bar & Grill, Blue Talon Bistro & The Catering Company. Proceeds benefit local non-profits and scholarships to high school students via the JWCW. Rain or shine, tickets non-refundable.  http://www.eventbrite.com/e/whistle-belly-2016-a-virginia-beer-more-festival-crafted-by-dog-street-pub-presented-by-the-jwcw-tickets-26015076795
Sat, Aug 13 - Flavor: Beer and Food, a Culinary Collaboration Festival, Hunt Club Farm, 8:00 pm, 2388 London Bridge Rd, Virginia Beach. Flavor is Hampton Roads’ first Food and Beer pairing Festival, a collaboration of craft beer with paired culinary delights! Featuring 20 breweries with over 40 beers to sample, this is the beer festival of 2016 you do not want to miss! Get tickets now at www.huntclubfarm.com starting at $75.00 for general admission featuring unlimited food and beer samplings. In addition, a limited number of VIP tickets are available featuring a list of extras, including early admission, and access to 6 specialty cask ales for six featured breweries. Proceeds benefit the Princess Anne Hunt Club Foundation’s scholarship program.
Sat, Aug 20 - Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival, Hunt Club Farm, 12 - 6:00 pm, 2388 London Bridge Rd, Virginia Beach. Join us at the festival for a great day of beer sippin’, bourbon tastin’, music listenin’, cigar smokin’, and barbeque eatin’. Your admission buys you a sampling glass so you can enjoy an ALL-YOU-CARE -TO-TASTE sampling of beer and bourbon. Some of the best barbeque vendors are on-site if you get hungry all while enjoying seminars in the tasting theater and LIVE music all day.  http://www.drinkeatrelax.com/tickets/beer-bourbon-and-bbq-festival/beer-bourbon-and-bbq-festival
Sat, Aug 27 - Neptune’s Coastal Craft Beer Festival, 31st Street Park, 1 - 6:00 pm, 3001 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach. Neptune’s Park will be transformed into a craft beer lover’s haven on Saturday, August 27th, featuring local Virginia beers and cask ales, as well national and regional craft beers. Enjoy over 50 beers from 27 breweries, live music, food trucks, and more! Tickets are required for entry into this event. Each ticket includes a commemorative beer-tasting glass and tastings throughout the day. Purchase a Six-Pack of Tasting Tickets for a savings of $5/ticket. Advanced Tickets, until 8/25: $30. Day of Tickets, if available: $35. LIVE MUSIC: 1-3:00 pm: Sawdust Quintet (Woodwork); 3:30-6:00 pm: Bennett Wales & The Relief. FOOD TRUCKS: Pino’s Meatballs & Malbon’s BBQ “The Flying Pig”.  http://neptunefestival.ticketmob.com/event.cfm?cart&id=142795
Sat, Aug 27 - Tap Tap Craft Beer Festival, Historic Greenbrier Farms, 2 - 7:00 pm, 225 Sign Pine Rd., Chesapeake. Tap! Tap! is an annual beer festival to benefit the children of the Maison Fortune Orphanage in Haiti. The festival sold out in 2015. Be sure to get your tickets early! Sponsorships are still available and include VIP tickets, tables or tailgate spots.
Sat, Sep 10 - RiverFest & Microbrew Tasting with Captain & The Keels, Downtown Hampton, 5 - 10:30 pm, E. Queens Way, Hampton. All the fun of a Downtown Hampton Block Party on a beer budget! Taste Micro-brews from 10 different Brewers! That’s 25 to 30 different beers to try! Tickets $30 before the event and $35 at the door. Not a Micro-brew fan, no problem come enjoy the bands for free and regular beers and wines are sold separately. Special performance by “The River Gypsies”, and 'Yacht Rock’ from “Captain & The Keels”! All Proceeds go to support Hampton Rotary Charities.

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