Tuesday, July 5, 2016

Local Brew Happenings in Tidewater VA





PINT NIGHTS / TAP TAKEOVERS / KEG TAPPINGS:

Tue, Jul 5


- 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!


- Tuesday Food Truck, Commonwealth Brewing Company, 3 – 10:00 pm, (open 3 - 10:00 pm), 2444 Pleasure House Rd., Virginia Beach. Welcome the tasty treats from ‘Bro’s Fish Tacos’ as they join the Commonwealth Brewing Company for dinner on Tuesday, July 5th. Pack your gills full of some fresh fish and cold, crafted, deliciousness!


- 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!


- 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.


- Evolution Brewing Steal the Glass, The Sandbar Grill and Pub, 11:00 am - 9:00 pm, 736 J Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News. Steal the glass this week til we run out comes to us from Salisbury, Maryland. Evo’s Summer Session Blonde Ale $5 and Rise Up Coffee Stout
$6 from 11 am - 9 pm. Free glass on 1st fill up.



- Starr Hill Steal the Glass Night, Triangle Restaurant, 6:00 pm, 601 Prince George Street, Williamsburg. TRIANGLE is proud to welcome our Charlottesville friends Starr Hill Brewery back for another Steal the Glass Night! Draft & bottle list coming soon… Subscribe to our Events to keep up to date!



Wed, Jul 6


- 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!


- Team Trivia Night, Pleasure House Brewing, 7 - 9:00 pm, 3025 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach. Compete in our Team Trivia Night. No limit on team size. Winning team gets a $40 gift card!


- Hump Day Food Truck, Commonwealth Brewing Company, 3 - 10:00 pm, 2444 Pleasure House Rd, Virginia Beach. We welcome 'Ferg’s Missing Ingredient’ to the Patio.


- 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 'Cheap Thrills’! 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.


- OBC & VGH Trivia Night, O'Connor Brewing Co., 6 - 9:00 pm, 211 W 24th St, Norfolk. Every 1st Wednesday of the month, our ultimate master of ceremonies, Nick Simmons of Video Game Heaven, hosts OBC’s Trivia Night! Round up your team of smartypants friends & come on down for a night of craft beer, trivia, prizes & some friendly competition! Thai Express Virginia Beach will be here to satisfy all of your hunger pangs & there will be plenty of flagship and seasonal beers on tap! Trivia starts at 6pm with a $1 cash buy-in. Limit of 10 people per team. SUMMER Tasting Room hours are from 3-9 pm; last call is at 8:30pm! See you there!


- Free Tasting, bottleBOX-Craft Beer to Go, 5:30 - 8:00 pm, 325 W 21st St, Norfolk. Hey Norfolk! Looking to try some new craft beers?  Come say “Hi!”, sample some new brews, and discover a new favorite.


- Drink Specials, The Bold Mariner Brewing Company, 5 - 9:00 pm, 2409 Bowdens Ferry Rd, Norfolk. Come out and enjoy a brew or two, with draft specials.


- 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 'Karnage Asada’ food truck with their “Latin Asian Smackdown.


- 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!


- Tradition Brewing Group Run Kick Off with Altra, Tradition Brewing Company, 700 Thimble Shoals Blvd, Newport News. Join us at our first group run with Tradition Brewing Co! We will meet there, run a 3-mile loop around City Center, and finish back at Tradition. Point 2 Running Company’s Altra shoes rep will be there with several models of shoes to test out on the easy 3 mile run! These zero drop, ultra cushy and spacious shoes have been a hot brand that customers love. Following the run, there will be some fun raffles from Nuun and Features as well. There will also be food trucks at Tradition when we get back and they will be offering tours of the brewery!


- Boulevard Steal The Glass, Craft 60 Ale House, 4 - 9:00 pm, 13361 Warwick Blvd, Newport News. Come out and enjoy some Kansas City craft beer with us here at Craft 60. Featuring 4 different selections from Boulevard Brewing.


- Port Warwick Summer Concert Series, 6 - 9:00 pm, 3100 William Styron Sq., Newport News. Come enjoy a magical musical experience with the 'Forte Jazz Band’ 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. Good Shot Judy is a Virginia-based quartet specializing in classic vocal jazz entertainment. Influenced by artists like Ray Charles and Frank Sinatra, this group brings the swing!


- Beer Release/Tap Takeover, DoG Street Pub, 5:00 pm, 401 W Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg. This Wednesday we’re tapping 'Limoo Amani Saison’. This collaboration between Alewerks Brewing Company and O'Connor Brewing Co. is a stunning black saison brewed with dried black limes. We will also be featuring ODIS, El Guapo, Lil SIPA from O'Connor and MAizies, Springhouse and a featured firkin from Alewerks.


- 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, Jul 7


- 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!


- 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.


- Starr Hill Pi(e)nt Night, Your Pie Hilltop, 5 - 9:00 pm, 754 Hilltop North Shopping Ctr., Virginia Beach. We’re hosting Starr Hill Brewing from Crozet, VA and four of their amazing brews. Come in for draft and food specials all night!


- 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. '412 BBQ’ will be joining us for dinner at the patio on Thursday, July 7th. Dinner is served!


- 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.


- Trivia Night with Troy Trivia and Tap it Local, Big Ugly Brewing Company, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, 1296 Battlefield Blvd S, Chesapeake. Bring your smartest friends for dinner, drinks and trivia on the first Thursday of July! Troy Trivia will provide the questions, Tap it Local will provide the food and we will be pouring beers and giving gift card prizes to the first and second place teams!


- 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: The Mirrors and The Band Concord. Our first double-header, join us for folk pop by The Band Concord and psychedelic rock and pop from The Mirrors. Food Trucks + Dessert: Bro’s Fish Tacos LLC, TBD, and Confetti Cafe & Gelato. Concert Admission: Members and kids under 10 FREE, Non-members $12.00


- Growler Fill Thursday, 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 'Stuft-Not Your Average Street Food’ will be serving up their hefty tacos, burritos, and quesadillas from 3-9 pm!


- 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.


- 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!


- Smartcade // Retro Video Game Night, Smartmouth Brewing Co., 4:30 - 9:00 pm, 1309 Raleigh Ave, Norfolk. Thanks to all the passionate gamers and beer fans who helped make Smartcade night a great success! This now regular series will take place every other Thursday night (2x a month). This week we’ll have several stations again featuring Nintendo, Genesis, Super Nintendo and N64 and a variety of games. Enjoy delicious Smartmouth brews and tasty pizza from The Bakehouse at Chelsea as you put your button-mashing skills to the test. Upcoming events will include specific game competitions (i.e.; Goldeneye, Mario Kart, Street Fighter 2). Admission is free all you have to do is press start!


- 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!


- 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 'Original Rhondels’. Vendors will also be on hand. Come relax and enjoy great music, food and beverages, while watching the stunning sunset overlooking the Elizabeth River.


- 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: 'Borderline Crazy’. 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 Wyndridge Farm, Berret’s Taphouse Grill, 5 - 9:00 pm, 199 South Boundary Street, Williamsburg. Join us for Steal the Pint Night with Wyndridge Farm Brewing from Dallastown, PA. Meet the brewers, taste the beer, keep the glass, hear live music (weather permitting).



Fri, Jul 8


- 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 and something tasty from one of our favorite food trucks.


- 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 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.


- 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. 'Bodacious Pizza’ will be serving up delicious, artisan-made, pizzas at Commonwealth Brewing Company on Friday, July 8th. Make your pizza & beer night top notch with us!


- Live on the Lawn Summer Concert Series: Matt Redford, TASTE @ Bayville Farms, 5:30 - 8:00 pm, 4097 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach. From 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!  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, O'Connor Brewing Co., 3 - 10:00 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 3-10 pm!


- Food Truck Friday, The Bold Mariner Brewing Company, 4 - 10:00 pm, 2409 Bowdens Ferry Rd, Norfolk. Come out and enjoy a brew or two, and one of our favorite Food Trucks 'Get Stuffed’ in the beer garden.


- Food Truck Friday, Smartmouth Brewing Company, 4:30-9:00 pm, 1309 Raleigh Avenue #300, Norfolk. Come start your weekend with tasty treats from 'Shore Thing’ food truck.


- 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! Admission to the Maze is $5 per person.


- 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 rock out to your favorite 80’s tunes with 'The Deloreans’ 80’s Band, 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!



Sat, Jul 9


- Grub n Brew, Reaver Beach Brewing Co., 1 - 8:00 pm, 1505 Taylor Farm Rd, Virginia Beach. Come out and enjoy your weekend with plenty of taps pouring, and grab some tasty food from one of our favorite food trucks.


- Brew n Grub, Young Veterans Brewing Company, 12:00 pm, 2505 Horse Pasture Rd, Ste. 104, Virginia Beach. We welcome one of our favorite food trucks for your beer pairing pleasure.


- New Belgium CollaBEERation Tap Takeover, Tapped Gastropub, 8:00 pm, 1550 Laskin Rd, Ste. 198, Virginia Beach. New Belgium has collaborated with their brewery friends to bring you the following beers this Saturday: Fat Tire Sour Apple (Hopworks Urban), Fat Hoppy Ale (Firestone Walker), Fat Wild Ale (Avery), Fat Funk Ale (Allagash), Fat Pale Ale (Rhinegeist), and of course we’ll have Fat Tire 25th Anniversary Beer!! Plus, Super cool New Belgium glasses for $1


- LuLaRoe and Lagers Pop Up Shop, Wasserhund Brewing Company, 1 - 4:00 pm, 1805 Laskin Rd., Ste. 102, Virginia Beach. Ladies! This one is for you!!! Grab a pint and browse the racks! It’s a LuLaRoe pop up shop! LuLaRoe rep Morgan Coker will be outside on the patio with all her amazing LuLaRoe goods ready to get you looking fly for summer!
- Summer Concert Series, Wasserhund Brewing Company, 7-10:00 pm, 1805 Laskin Road, Suite 102, Virginia Beach. Every Saturday night Wasserhund brings in the best local talent Hampton Roads has for a night filled with music and charity, and we’re continuing it throughout the summer! Saturday nights at Wasserhund are rocking! Tonight we feature Matt Holloman, see you there!


- 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.


- Saturday Food Truck, Commonwealth Brewing Company, 12 - 9:00 pm, 2444 Pleasure House Rd, Virginia Beach. 'Thai Express’ will be kicking your taste buds into overdrive at Commonwealth Brewing Company on Saturday, July 9th. Loaded Nachos, spring rolls & a craft beer… it’s what’s for dinner!


- Free Tours, Food Trucks, & Fun, 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. Plus, 'Bro’s Fish Tacos’ has got all the fresh bites from 12-10 pm!


- Saturday Food Truck, The Bold Mariner Brewing Company, 12 - 10:00 pm, 2409 Bowdens Ferry Rd, Norfolk. Come out and enjoy a brew or two, and one of our favorite Food Trucks 'Capt'n Crabby’ in the beer garden.


- Bottle Release: Inside Voice Double IPA, Smartmouth Brewing Co., 12 - 7:00 pm, 1309 Raleigh Ave, Norfolk. Join us for the next release in our Bright Ideas bottle series. Inside Voice, an 8.3% Double IPA, was brewed with a heaping helping of citrusy hops and clocks in at 84 IBUs. This brew is big on flavor but is still well-mannered in social situations. Stop by and enjoy this tasty brew on draft and pick up a few 750ml bottles for the homefront. Enjoy food from 'Bodacious Pizza’ all day and live music by Mountaintide from 4:30-6:30 pm to round out the day.


- Downtown Hampton Block Party, Rolling of the Bulls, 6 - 10:30 pm, Queens Way between King’s Way & Eaton Street, Hampton. Free and open to the public. Join us again for the annual Rolling of the Bulls, where runners will go through the gauntlet and be tapped by roller derby girls before being pelleted by water balloons filled with red food coloring. The winner is whoever winds up with the most amount of white clothing left unstained after 2000 balloons have been thrown. 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.  Kicking off 7:30 - 8:15 pm is Phillip Roebuck, known as a one-man band with a banjo in his hands and a drum strapped to his back. Performing at 8:30 pm is Roosterfoot. 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.


- Saturday Food Truck, Alewerks Brewing Company, 6:30 pm, 189-B Ewell Road, Williamsburg. 'Little Piggy’s Wurst Nightmare’ Food Truck is here to serve up some classic German-style treats.



Sun, Jul 10


- 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.


- 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, 2444 Pleasure House Rd, Virginia Beach. Join us for your Second Breakfast Beer Brunch meal, with 'The Coop’ on the patio for “Elevenses” on Sunday, July 10th. Enjoy a delicious burrito with your favorite craft beer! Then later get your shore-style on with 'Balu’s Surf Shack’.


- Tap It Local Pop Up Kitchen, Big Ugly Brewing, 12:00 pm, 1296 Battlefield Blvd S, Chesapeake. Our friends from Tap It Local will be grilling up some burgers, bbq, crab cakes and shrimp to go with that Big Bold Beer at Big Ugly Brewing on Sunday’s from Noon to 4 pm so come hungry and thirsty.


- Poses & Pints/ Waffletina Brunch/SIN, O'Connor Brewing Co., 10:30 am - 7:00 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 will be leading 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 the glorious Waffletina popup will be in the house slinging those sweet and savory waffles from 12-3 pm or until the waffles run out! Get it! Of course Sunday means Service Industry discounts all day at OBC! Whether you are a bartender or waitstaff, come by and enjoy 50% off all draft and merchandise at the brewery every Sunday. We want to show our love and appreciation for those of you in the hospitality business!


- 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.


- 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.


- Brewed to Run Series July, Smartmouth Brewing Co., 9:30 am - 12:30 pm, 1309 Raleigh Ave, Norfolk. Tighten your laces for the latest installment of our monthly running group, Brewed to Run. We will offer two run groups: 10k (Approx. 6 miles) leaving at 9:45 am; 5K (Approx. 3 miles) leaving at 10 am; (No 10 mile run this week). Exact routes will be made available before each run. Tasting room will open when the faster group gets back (approx. 11 am) until 1 pm. Don’t forget to stretch!


- Smartmouth Sundays, Smartmouth Brewing Co., 1 - 5:00 pm, 1309 Raleigh Ave, 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, plus 'Bro’s Fish Tacos will be on hand to beat back your hunger.


- Live Music and Steal the Vessel Sundays, Alewerks Brewing Company, 12-5:00 pm, 189-B Ewell Road, Williamsburg. Live music runs from 2-4 pm with 'Timeline’. Plus every Sunday is Steal the Vessel on American style growlers and grunts.



Mon, Jul 11


- 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. 'Little Piggy’s Wurst Nightmare’ is cooking up something good on the patio for dinner on Monday, July 11th.  Nothing beats a good wurst and cold craft beer!


- 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!


- 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. $5 for your first pint and the glass and $5 fill-ups after from 11 am - 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, Jul 12


- Strangeways Tap Takeover, 1608 Crafthouse, 6:00 pm, 1608 Pleasure House Rd, # 103, Virginia Beach. The guys from Richmond’s Strangeways Brewing are taking over our taps for the night. We will be pouring: Albino Monkey Belgian white ale, Woodbooger Belgian brown ale, GwarBlood hoppy red ale, Uberlin Berliner weisse, the new Must Be Nice sour aged in white wine barrels brewed with grape must, and The Hinter Lander wild barleywine.


- Virginia Distillery Company Steal the Glass Night, Triangle Restaurant, 6:00 pm, 601 Prince George Street, Williamsburg. TRIANGLE is proud to welcome Virginia Distillery Company to Williamsburg for a night of whisky tasting! We’ll be featuring their flagship Highland Single Malt Whisky neat, on the rocks, and in a number of delicious cocktails.



Tue-Sat, Jul 12-16


- The Birch’s 43 Hours of B. United International, 1231 W Olney Rd, Norfolk. A whole week dedicated to B. United International. The importer that brings in some of our favorite breweries, such as Schneider, Kiuchi Hitachino, BFM, Baladin, Del Borgo, Alvinne, and so many more! We will host a mini Del Ducato tap takeover for the Wednesday Steal the Glass! Also we will be collaborating with Strawberry Fields to bring you some gelato pairings!



Wed, Jul 13


- HR Growler / Mix It Up Party, 5:30 pm, 2973 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach. Join us and Mix It Up for a party! Get a first look at our new issue coming out July 14! Also win prizes, get free swag, listen to music by Tim Backner, get some deliciousness by Bite of Maine Foodtruck, and try out Ballast Pointe’ new limited beer release, Barmy Strong Golden Ale!


- Legend Brewing Co. Steal the Pint Night, Water Street Grille, 5 - 7:00 pm, 323 Water St, Yorktown. Purchase any Legend Brewing Co. beer on draft and receive a complimentary souvenir Legend glass to take home! Limit one per customer, while supplies last.



Thu, Jul 14


- Live in the Blind: Austin Lucas w/ Matt Woods, Back Bay Brewing, 9:00 pm, 614 Norfolk Ave, Virginia Beach. Austin Lucas live Acoustic set, Never disappoints! Tickets are 10$, available @ the door (if they make it that far) or on line here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/austin-lucas-w-matt-woods-tickets-25931062506   Please keep in mind we are a small venue. limited tickets are sold. Please try to buy in advance. Thanks!!


- Christmas In July, Wasserhund Brewing Company, 4 - 8:00 pm, 1805 Laskin Rd., Ste. 102, Virginia Beach. Please join us for our Christmas in July at Wasserhund Brewing Company on July 14th from 4:00 to 8:00pm. This is a fundraiser for our annual Santa Palooza Party that’s held in December for all the children living in foster care in Virginia Beach along with their foster families. Please bring an unwrapped gift or gift card (for ages birth to 21yrs old) AND receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win a PADDLE BOARD and LESSON. Also there will be door prizes, 50/50 raffle and LIVE entertainment with Sara White. Bring your family and friends!! Raffle tickets for the Paddle Board can also be purchased at the door for $10.00 each or 3 for $25. THANK YOU Wasserhund Brewery for giving us this opportunity and for selecting CWW as your July Charity of the Month.


- Steal the Pint Night with Assawoman Bay, Berret’s Taphouse Grill, 5 - 9:00 pm, 199 South Boundary Street, Williamsburg. Join us for Steal the Pint Night with Assawoman Bay Brewing Co. from Ocean City, MD. Meet the brewers, taste the beer, keep the glass, hear live music by 'Dikon & Vallet’ (weather permitting).



Fri, Jul 15


- Fat Tire and Friends Pi(e)nt Night, Your Pie Hilltop, 7 - 9:00 pm, 754 Hilltop North Shopping Ctr., Virginia Beach. We’re going to have all SIX special release brews along with Pi(e)nt Night pricing and limited edition glassware to pour your brew into! Come out and celebrate with Your Pie Hilltop.


- Live on the Lawn Summer Concert Series: Lewis McGehee, TASTE @ Bayville Farms, 5:30 - 8:00 pm, 4097 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach. From 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!  http://www.tasteunlimited.com/Live-on-the-lawn


- FlickIt! Fridays, Naro Cinema, 9:15 pm, 1507 Colley Ave, Norfolk. We had such a great time with The Muse Writers Center last month that we’ve invited them back to do it again. Join us for a FlickIt! screening of “THE LOST BOYS”. We’ll be heading to the “Murder Capital of the World” to join the Two Coreys in their fight against the original sparkling vampires. This month’s sponsors include: Norfolk Virginia Freelance Shop, the Toast / Handsome Biscuit / Field Guide family, Smartmouth Beer, Stage Right Lighting, Local Heroes, and of course Naro Cinema.



Sat, Jul 16


- New Beer Release, O'Connor Brewing Co., 12 - 10:00 pm, 211 W 24th St, Norfolk. Virginia Vintage is an ever-evolving showcase of vintage-style ales brewed with natural ingredients from the Commonwealth of Virginia. Using grains from Copper Fox Distillery and other local ingredients, our Virginia Vintage series exudes the essence of fine, artisanal Virginia products. Godspeed Abbey Ale & Ironclad Godspeed: Ruby red in color, a rich malt sweetness is layered with dried fruit characteristics, light hop aromas work harmoniously to balance this brew that the monks would be proud of. The Ironclad variant of Godspeed is aged in Calvados apple brandy barrels.


- OBC Outdoor Concert Series: Family Tree, A Tribute to Andy Smith, O'Connor Brewing Co., 5 - 9:00 pm, 211 W 24th St, Norfolk. The first event in O'Connor Brewing Co.’s Outdoor Concert Series in the BRAND NEW OBC BEER GARDEN! Featuring live music by: Family Tree and Friends, Rio, Octopus. All proceeds benefit the ANDREW MICHAEL SMITH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND. All Ages, $10 Donation.



Tue, Jul 19


- Commonwealth Brewing Steal the Pint, Water Street Grille, 6 - 9:00 pm, 323 Water St, Yorktown. Purchase any Commonwealth Brewing beer on tap and receive a complimentary Commonwealth Brewing Souvenir Glass to take home! Limit one per customer, while supplies last.





UPCOMING BREW/BEER FESTS:


Fri, Jul 8 - 6th Annual Summer Brew Fest, Town Point Park, 5 - 9:00 pm, Riverside, Waterside Drive, Downtown Norfolk. Loosen the tie or take off the heels and meet your friends to sample more than 36 beers from around the country.  Summer BrewFest is the perfect, laid-back way to celebrate the end of the work week with a nautical happy hour and live entertainment along the Elizabeth River.


Sat, Jul 16 - 'Red, White, and Brew’ Beer & Wine Festival, Virginia Beach Sportsplex, 1 - 9:00 pm, 2044 Landstown Centre Way, Virginia Beach. Drink the District is returning to Virginia Beach! Show your patriotic colors when you kick back with friends, food, tunes and a sweet selection of reds, whites and brews. There’s no better way to raise a flag (and a toast!) to Uncle Sam than by drinking in America’s fruits of the vine and amber waves of grain. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virginia-beach-red-white-brew-beer-wine-festival-tickets-24403416275?aff=homepage


Sat, Jul 16 - Flavor: Beer and Food, a Culinary Collaboration Festival, Hunt Club Farm, 4 - 9:00 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 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 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 - 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.





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