Monday, September 19, 2016

Local Brew Happenings in Tidewater VA



PINT NIGHTS / TAP TAKEOVERS / KEG TAPPINGS:
Mon, Sep 19
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/
Starr Hill 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, Starr Hill Brewery, from Crozet, VA. 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. 'Capt’n Crabby’ will be joining us for dinner at the patio on Monday, September 19th!
Wasserhund Release Party, New River Taphouse, 7 - 9:00 pm, 1716 Pleasure House Road Suite 101, Virginia Beach. Come down Monday from 7-9 pm to enjoy the Wasserhund Doggy Paddle IPA with us! We’re celebrating this beer from one of the newest breweries in Virginia Beach! The Doggy Paddle is a West coast style IPA with strong citrus and fruit notes and we can’t wait to try it. See you there! Cheers
- International Talk Like a Pirate Day Paaarrttty, The Lagoon, 3 - 11:00 pm, 9500 30th Bay St, Norfolk. Join us for a brew and some great food at The Lagoon at Bay Point Marina, along with Heavy Seas Beer and O'Connor Brewing Company for an evening of revelry to celebrate International Talk Like a Pirate Day. https://www.facebook.com/lagoon.baypoint
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, Supper-Southern Morsels, 5:00 pm, 319 W 21st St, Norfolk. Join us as we feature Norfolk’s own Smartmouth Brewing 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!
Chuggers Running Club, Wharf Hill Brewing Co., 5:45 - 6:45 pm, 25 Main St, Smithfield. Join the Wharf Hill Chuggers each Monday at 5:45 pm for a conversational paced 5k through Smithfield. All runners, walkers, and joggers welcome at any pace! Meet at the pub for introductions before the run, then hang out after for great beer, food (Shrimp Night!) and conversation.
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.  Today’s steal the glass comes to us from Hampton, Virginia. St. George’s Honey Meade Lager is a clean finishing lager made with local honey with the subtle aroma and flavor of golden, sweet honey. $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, Sep 20
Trivia Tuesday, 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!
MOCA Night - See It! Hear it! Speak it! Sing it! Eat it! Drink it!, Virginia MOCA, 5 - 9:00 pm, 2200 Parks Ave., Virginia Beach. Join us on the third Tuesday of each month, when the Museum is open with FREE admission. Each MOCA NIGHT offers different experiences for visitors including open-mic performances, conversations gallery tours led by educators, hands-on art-making, and a cash bar in our Atrium. This month’s feature “Beauty is Embarrassing: Screening; a funny, irreverent, joyful and inspiring documentary featuring the life and current times of one of America’s most important artists. Wayne White is one of 51 artists in our current exhibition Turn The Page: The First Ten Years of Hi-Fructose Magazine. Free Admission to Current Exhibitions; Live Acoustic Entertainment from the Musicians Alliance, 5-7 pm; Food Trucks from the Hampton Roads Food Truck Assoc., 5-8 pm; Conversations Gallery Tour, 6:30 pm; Feature Screening in the Auditorium, 7 pm; Open Mic Performances (Sign up at the event), open to writers, poets, musicians, comedians, spoken word etc., 7 pm.
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, 2444 Pleasure House Rd, Virginia Beach. Welcome 'Red River Smokehouse’ to the Tasting Room for the first time this Tuesday September 20th! Real deal Texas BBQ!
COTU Tap Takeover, Tap It Local-Chesapeake, 7 - 10:00 pm, 648 Grassfield Parkway Suite 12, Chesapeake. We celebrate Ashland Virginia’s Center of the Universe Craft brewery & meet the people behind their great beer!
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! 'Karnage Asada’ will be with us serving delicious eats to go beside your favorite beer! We will be serving til 7:30 pm.
Ayinger Brewing Steal the Glass Night, Triangle Restaurant, 6 - 11:00 pm, 601 Prince George Street, Williamsburg. Celebrate the start of the Oktoberfest season with TRIANGLE and our friends with Republic National Distributing Company & Merchant du Vin - Specialty Beer Importers Since 1978 as we feature some RIDICULOUSLY DELICIOUS German beers from Ayinger Privatbrauerei / Brewery Aying!

Wed, Sep 21
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. 'Ferg’s Missing Ingredient’ is back @ Commonwealth on Wednesday September 21. Shrimp Po’ Boys, Mac & Cheese Balls,… need we say more?
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., 3 - 9:00 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. Hey Norfolk! Looking to try some more great craft ciders!? Come say “Hi!”, sample some new brews from Potter’s Craft Cider, and discover a new favorite.
Mermaid Winery/Coelacanth Brewing Beer Pairing Dinner, Mermaid Winery, 6:30 - 9:30 pm, 330 W 22nd St., Ste. 106, Norfolk. Join Virginia’s first Urban Winery and Coelacanth Brewing Company Virginia’s first Green Brewery in a one of the kind Beer Pairing Dinner, showcasing four beers alongside a fantastic four course dinner. Both located in Norfolk, Virginia, these two powerhouses will be sure not to disappoint. Kevin Erskine, from Coelacanth Brewing, will be here to talk about his amazing beers. We hope you will join us for a once in a lifetime experience! Reservations required. Please call 757-233-4155 or email Thomas@mermaidwinery.com to reserve your space. We are not able to accommodate any food substitutions for this dinner. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience.
Beer release, Coelacanth Brewing Company, 4:30 - 9:00 pm, 760 A W 22nd St., Norfolk. Mermaid Kiss has the complexity of a fine wine, mellowed by Hungarian Oak; our Coelia Rosemary Lemon Wheat aged in a Pinot Noir Cask for 7 months.
Wyndridge Farm Brewery Bingo, Colley Cantina, 5 - 10:00 pm, 1316 Colley Ave., Norfolk. Wyndridge Farm Brewery will be joining us Wednesday, September 21st for our Pints and Prizes Bingo! Beers tapped at 5 pm, bingo from 8-10 pm. A wonderful rep from the company will be hanging out with us all night. Brewery swag for prizes. Barn Dog Porter and Laughing Crow IPA on draft, Crafty Cranberry Cider in bottles. Don’t miss out!
Wasserhund Brewing Norfolk Launch Party, The Public House, 5 - 9:00 pm, 1112 Colley Ave., Norfolk. Join us at The Pub on September 21 for the Official Launch Party of Wasserhund Brewing Company in Norfolk! Wasserhund Brewing Company aspires to bring German beer culture to Virginia Beach. Help us welcome them to Norfolk with a pint and some yummy Oktoberfest fare created by Chef Edward! We will be pouring King Neptune’s Kolsch, German Shepheweizen, and their Oktoberfest. Fun starts at 5 pm.
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 'Karnage Asada’ food truck.
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!
Meet the Brewer Series, Hosted by Go Local 757, Kroger Marketplace Suffolk, 6 - 8:00 pm, 1017 University Blvd, Suffolk. Meet the brewer and sample his work. A Bold Mariner rep will be there to answer your questions and talk about what’s on tap for the future. Snacks will be provided… be one of the first to check-in and receive a FREE 64oz growler. This event is FREE & open to all.
Alive Music, Wharf Hill Brewing Co., 7 - 10:00 pm, 25 Main St, Smithfield. Come on out and hang out at the pub while listening great local music. Aaron Firestone, Virginia Beach native will sing to your soul with his smooth vocals and acoustic stylings. Covering decades of music, you’re sure to hear something you can sing along with. See you at the pub!
Hump Day Food Truck, The Oozlefinch Craft Brewery, 1 - 9:00 pm, 81 Patch Rd., Fort Monroe, Hampton. 'Potheads Mobile Catering & Eatery’ will be here again serving up those delicious wings and other nummy southern inspired entrees!
Tradition Brewing Fundraiser for Beth’s Brigade, 5:30 - 7:30 pm, 700 Thimble Shoals Blvd, Newport News. Join Beth’s Brigade at Tradition Brewing Company in Newport News for another fun-filled fundraiser! Enjoy live music and food from the 'Stuft’ food truck. A portion of all sales will benefit the JT Walk and Beth’s Brigade. Mark your calendars and spread the word!
Weekly Group Run, Tradition Brewing Co.,  6:00 pm, 700 Thimble Shoals Blvd., Newport News. Burn and Brew tonight with Flat-Out Events & Point 2 Running Company! Join us at our group run at Tradition Brewing Co! We will meet there, run a 3-mile loop around City Center, and finish back at Tradition. Following the run, there will be food trucks at Tradition and, of course, beer! There will also be complimentary Nuun hydration at the end of the run. Meet in front of the tasting room at 6:00, all levels welcome.
Harpoon Steal the Glass, Craft 60 Ale House, 4 - 9:00 pm, 13361 Warwick Blvd, Newport News. Join us we celebrate a great night of craft beer & food for you, featuring one of Boston’s premier craft breweries, Harpoon Brewery.
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. Every Wednesday in the taproom join us and bring your friends for a competitive fun game of Team Trivia! We have 'Offbeat Eats’ Food Truck to fill your belly and 10 draft options to feed your mind. Raffle prizes up for grabs for all competitors and gift cards to top 3 finishers! Come early as space does fill up quickly!

Thu, Sep 22
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.
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
Wasserhund Brewing Release Party + Steal the Pint Night, Tubby’s Tavern, 5:00 pm, 2224 Virginia Beach Blvd., Ste. 113, Virginia Beach. We’re excited to be releasing Wasserhund Brewing! Come enjoy this great Virginia Beach brewery. ON TAP: King Neptune kolsch, Hefeweizen, Doggie Paddle West Coast IPA, Oktoberfest
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.
Beer Release Party, Pleasure House Brewing, 5 - 9:00 pm, 3025 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach. On August 10th Virginia Craft Beer Magazine and Pleasure House Brewing released Asian Unicorn, a Blonde Ale with Asian Pears, into the wild and we asked all of you to be part of that magical summer night. What you didn’t know was that some of that magic was getting drunk on wine. That’s right! Drunk Unicorn, a Blonde Ale with Asian Pears, aged in a Chardonnay Barrel, will be released on the Fall Equinox - September 22nd! Come on out to Pleasure House Brewing for one last magical night as we kick off the Fall Season in style. *Pleasure House Brewing will also be releasing their Tricks Pumpkin Spice Saison as well as a cask of Tricks. 'POW! Global Sandwich Syndicate’ will be at the brewery selling their tasty sammies.
Beer Release, Commonwealth Brewing Company, 3 - 11:00 pm, 2444 Pleasure House Rd., Virginia Beach. Introducing the Commonwealth Oktoberfest Marzen! We love this beer and think you will too! Super crushable at 5.1% ABV, smooth and delicious! On tap in our tasting room this Thursday. Also, 'HASHi’ joins us on the Commonwealth Patio with their organic Asian meals on Thursday, September 22. Nothing could be finer than some craft beer and delicious eats!
Tap It Thursday, Big Ugly Brewing Company, 5:30 - 8:30 pm, 1296 Battlefield Blvd S, Chesapeake. Come to Big Ugly Brewing for Thirsty Thursday! Tyler from Tap It Local will be 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 - 10:00 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!
-  T-shirt Thursday, Coelacanth Brewing Company, 4:30 - 9:00 pm, 760 A W 22nd St., Norfolk. Remember every Thursday is T-SHIRT THURSDAY where you save when you support local business. 1 - Wear a T-shirt from a locally-owned Norfolk business or any Hampton Roads Brewery & get 10% off. 2 - Wear a T-shirt from Coelacanth & get 15% off. 3 - Buy a T-shirt for 25% off.
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 'Get Stuffed’ 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!
Sunset Thursday’s 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 'Vinnie Knight & The Blue Riders’. Vendors will also be on hand. Come relax and enjoy great music, food and beverages, while watching the stunning sunset overlooking the Elizabeth River. For more information please call 757-393-5111.
Founders Beer Tasting, Great Bottles, 7 - 8:00 pm, 1901 Governors Pointe Dr., Suffolk. Desy from Founders Brewing Co. will be here showcasing their awesome line up! $5. Please call to RSVP. 757-238-7038.
Trivia Night, The Oozlefinch Craft Brewery, 7 - 9:00 pm (open at 1:00 pm), 81 Patch Rd., Fort Monroe, Hampton. Trivia every Thursday night 7 - 9 pm. Our doors are open from 1-9 pm and we’ll have 'Poor Boys Burgers’ on site. Trivia, Beer, and Burgers…what could be better!?! Put on your smarty pants and head on over, Cheers!
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.
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 Young Veterans Brewing, Berret’s Taphouse Grill, 6 - 9:00 pm, 199 S. Boundary St., Williamsburg. We welcome Young Veterans Brewing Co. from Virginia Beach. Meet the brewers, taste the beer, keep the glass, hear live music by the 'Billy Jack’ (weather permitting).
Daylight for Dream Catchers, The Virginia Beer Company, 5 - 9:00 pm, 401 2nd St, Williamsburg. Please join us on Thursday evening for a special fundraising event as we team up with our friends at Elizabeth Interiors + The Scout Guide Williamsburg + Middle Peninsula Insurance to host a pint night in support of Dream Catchers of Williamsburg! Specially branded glassware will be available for $5 and proceeds from every glass filled with “Saving Daylight Citrus Wheat” will go to Dream Catchers! 'FoodaTude..Food with Attitude’ will be with us on the beer garden, and we’ll have carnival games and raffles for all the friends & family we can fit in 401!
Ardent Craft Ales “Steal the Pint” Night, Oceans & Ale, 5:00 pm, Prime Outlets 5601-1 Richmond Rd., Williamsburg. We hope to see you all this Thursday, September 22nd, when Ardent Craft Ales comes to O&A. This brewery out of Richmond Virginia begin as a co-op and over the last few years has developed into a 15 barrel production brewery. Their mission is to produce and celebrate exceptional and ambitious beers with the ever-growing craft beer community. Beer and glassware are limited so get here early. Featuring: Virginia Common session ale-lager, Honey Ginger spiced beer, Ardent IPA

Fri, Sep 23
Food Truck Friday, Reaver Beach Brewing, 4 - 8:00 pm, 1505 Taylor Farm Rd., Virginia Beach. Start the weekend off right with one of our fresh beers, plus 'Bro’s Fish Tacos’ food truck to pair with our tasty brews.
Food Truck Friday, Young Veterans Brewing Company, 3 - 8:00 pm, 2505 Horse Pasture Rd., Virginia Beach. We’ll have one of our favorite food trucks on site 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!
Crafted Dinner Series: Chapter 01, Hk on the Bay, 7 - 9:00 pm, . Crafted is a monthly dinner series showcasing locally sourced ingredients, breweries, winery’s and spirits to put together a dining experience unlike anything you’ve had at HK on the Bay. Enjoy a uniquely crafted multicourse dinner with carefully selected drinks designed to complement the components of each pairing. Ranging from 3-6 courses, each one will be paired with a different beer, wine or spirit with guest speakers guiding you through the entire dining experience. Chapter 01: Jack Daniel’s Whiskey Tasting. Seating is extremely limited! Please call today to make your reservation! 757-605-3024
Food Truck Friday, Commonwealth Brewing Company, 3:00 pm - 12:00 am, 2444 Pleasure House Rd, Virginia Beach. 'The Coop’ joins Commonwealth on the patio for the day on Frday, September 23. Enjoy some of the best eats around with your favorite craft beer!
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 ‘The Grilled Cheese Academy’.
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. Plus, 'The Food Dude’ will be here to serve up some totally awesome surf grub! Cheers!
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 'Food Gangsters’ Food Truck 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 'Thai Express’ 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!
Food Truck Friday, The Oozlefinch Craft Brewery, 1 - 11:00 pm, 81 Patch Rd., Fort Monroe, Hampton. For you beer pairing pleasure we’ll have 'Poor Boys Burgers’ and 'Sinful Treats’ on site.
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!
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.
Food Truck & Live Music Friday, Alewerks Brewing Company, 12 - 9:00 pm, 189-B Ewell Road, Williamsburg. See you at Alewerks for a Friday of fun and Tasty food. Arrive early as we’ll have 'Dezzie Rae’s’ Food Truck in the Bier Garden from 12 - 9 pm, and Scott Wise with the Live Music from 5:30 - 8:30 pm.

Sat, Sep 24
Bottle Release, Reaver Beach Brewing Co., 12 - 9:00 pm, 1505 Taylor Farm Rd, Virginia Beach. We’re pleased to present the newest member of our wild beer family: AURANTIACO - a blend of oak aged sour blonde and red ales, refermented with kumquats and orange zest. Meaning “orange” in Latin, Aurantiaco takes its name from both the fruit used in refermentation and the beer’s vibrant orange color. Kumquats are a citrus fruit, smaller than oranges but resembling them in appearance and flavor. Along with fresh orange zest added to barrels, kumquats lend the beer bright, prominent citrus character. It will be available on draft and to go in 750ml bottles, with a bottle limit of 3 per person, per day. Plus, 'Wicked Good BBQ’ will be here keeping you fed.
Brew n Grub, Young Veterans Brewing Company, 12 - 11:00 pm, 2505 Horse Pasture Rd, Ste. 104, Virginia Beach. We’ll have another great local food truck on site for your lunch or dinner 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 from 'A Bite of Maine’ food truck, which will be here every Saturday all summer, and chill to tunes.
Saturday Food Truck, Commonwealth Brewing Company, 12 - 9:00 pm (open till Midnight), 2444 Pleasure House Rd, Virginia Beach. 'Thai Express’ will be kicking your tastebuds into overdrive at Commonwealth Brewing Company on Saturday September 24! Pad Thai, Spring rolls and more paired with Commonwealth Brew!
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!
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, 'Karnage Asada’ will be bringing the Latin-Asian smackdown from 12-10 pm! And we’ll have Live Music with 'DJ Greg Again’ in the house from 5:30 - 8:30 pm.
Saturday Food Truck, The Bold Mariner Brewing Co., 12 - 10:00 pm, 2409 Bowdens Ferry Rd, Norfolk. We’ll have another great local food truck at the brewery today. Pair one of their delicious creations with some of our great beers.
Grub & Tunes, Smartmouth Brewing Company, 12-7:00 pm, 1309 Raleigh Avenue #300, Norfolk. Celebrate your Saturday with fresh local beer. 'Get Stuffed’ will be on-site all day cooking up delicious grub, with live music from 'Damn Jankes’ 4:30-6:30 pm.
Saturday Food Truck Round-up, The Oozlefinch Craft Brewery, 1 - 11:00 pm, 81 Patch Rd., Fort Monroe, Hampton. We’ll have 'Potheads Mobile Catering & Eatery’, 'Seoul757Taco’, and 'Sinful Treats’ on site for your meal and beer pairing pleasures.
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.
Our 1st Annual Oktoberfest, Tradition Brewing Company, 7 - 10:00 pm, 700 Thimble Shoals Blvd., Newport News. Get your dirndls ready! Join us for our 1st Annual Oktoberfest. We will release two new brews, Lederhosen Oktoberfest & Altsdadt! Live music by mOcean and authentic German food by 'Deutscher Imbiss’ food truck! Prost!
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!
Saturday Food Truck, Alewerks Brewing Company, 12 - 9:00 pm, 189-B Ewell Road, Williamsburg. 'The Grilled Cheese Academy’ will be in the Bier Garden from 12 - 9 pm!

Sun, Sep 25
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. 'Ferg’s Missing Ingredient’ will be here serving up their amazing menu.
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 a great local food truck.
Growler Fills Sunday, Back Bay Brewing, 12 - 6:00 pm, . Our new Sunday hours are 12-6 pm, and 64 oz. growler fills for $10!
Beats Beer Brunch Vol. 8 w Hashi, Esoteric, 10:30 am - 3:00 pm, 501 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach. We’re teaming back up with HASHI’S Ross Riddle to bring you another epic Beets Beer and Brunch! Call now for ressies 822.6008
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. Our “Elevenses” Second Breakfast Beer Brunch on Sunday, Sep. 25th with 'The Coop’ starting at 11 am, it’s the perfect way to kick off a Sunday! Following the Coop is 'Bros Fish Tacos’, serving lunch and dinner until 8 pm!
Sit, Sip and Stamp & Tap It Local Pop Up, Big Ugly Brewing Company, 12:30 - 3:30 pm, 1296 Battlefield Blvd S, Chesapeake. Just $5 for two hand stamped take home projects. Two sessions, 1230-200 and 200-330. You must rsvp to secure your spot. Come enjoy a tasty cold beer too from a variety of Big Ugly brews! Plus, 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.
CLOSED FOR PRIVATE EVENT, O'Connor Brewing Co.
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, Coelacanth Brewing Company, 1:00 pm, 760 A W 22nd St, Norfolk. Coelacanth Brewing: highlighting Art and local Artists the last Sunday of each month. If you are interested in showcasing your artwork in our Beer Is Art series, 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, 'Grilled Cheese Academy’ will be in the beer garden.
Peace n’ Pints Yoga September / Smartmouth Sundays, Smartmouth Brewing Co., 10:00 am - 1:00 pm (then 1 - 5:00 pm), 1309 Raleigh Ave, Norfolk. Join us for a free one-hour yoga class led by Smartmouth’s own, Megan Glover. The class is free, but donations are requested to benefit local waterways. Bring your mat, towel and water and we’ll provide the sweat and hops. Namaste. 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. And, 'Get Stuffed’ will be here for your hunger cravings. If you plan to attend the yoga session you must sign up at the following link: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c054ea9a72da2f58-peace6
Chuggers Running Club, Wharf Hill Brewing Co., 10:30 - 11:30 am, 25 Main St, Smithfield. Join the Wharf Hill Chuggers each Sunday at 10:30 am for a conversational paced 5k through Smithfield. All runners, walkers, and joggers welcome at any pace! Meet at the pub for introductions before the run, then hang out after for great beer, food (Shrimp and Grits day!) and conversation.
Yelp’s Bootlegger Bash, Tradition Brewing Company, 4 - 7:00 pm, . Free food bites, Tasty beers from Traditions Brewing Company available for purchase, Flapper dresses, Old school suits, Make new friends. Suggested $10 donation to benefit LINK Hampton Roads.https://www.facebook.com/events/1743996259194080/
Live Music and Steal the Vessel Sundays, Alewerks Brewing Company, 12-5:00 pm, 189-B Ewell Road, Williamsburg. Every Sunday is Steal the Vessel on American style growlers and grunts. Plus Live Music runs from 2-4 pm with 'Felicia Hoyos’, and 'Offbeat Eats’ Food Truck will here in the Bier Garden!

Mon, Sep 26
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/
Starr Hill 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, Starr Hill Brewery, from Crozet, VA. 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 back Wicked Good BBQ to the patio on Monday, Sep 26. Kick off your week with some wicked good eats!
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, Supper-Southern Morsels, 5:00 pm, 319 W 21st St, Norfolk. Join us as we feature Norfolk’s own Smartmouth Brewing 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!
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, Sep 27
Wasserhund Release Party, Tap It Local-Chesapeake, 7 - 10:00 pm, 648 Grassfield Parkway Suite 12, Chesapeake. We celebrate a new beer release with Virginia Beach’s German-style Brewery, Wasserhund, & meet the people behind their great beer!

Wed, Sep 28
Brooklyn Steal the Glass, Craft 60 Ale House, 4 - 9:00 pm, 13361 Warwick Blvd, Newport News. We have a great night of craft beer & food for you, featuring Brooklyn Brewery, from where else: Brooklyn NY.
Center of the Universe Beer Dinner, Triangle Restaurant, 6:45 - 9:00 pm, 601 Prince George Street, Williamsburg. READY YOUR LEDERHOSEN & DIRNDLS, WILLIAMSBURG! TRIANGLE is thrilled to have Center of the Universe Brewing as our FOURTH Beer Dinner partner! Join us for an evening of delicious Oktoberfest-inspired dishes! 5 courses, 5 beers, 1 delicious evening. Ticket price is TBD. Reservations can be made by emailing events@trianglewilliamsburg.com or by calling 757-645-2890.

Thu, Sep 29
Win Brews or Draw, CBC - Coelacanth Brewing Company, 7 - 10:00 pm, 760 A W 22nd St., Norfolk. Finally, a Brewery Game that isn’t just another Trivia night: Win, Brews or Draw. Get a team of 3-6 people and take turns guessing a phrase, title or thing that one of your teammates (attempts) to draw - plus a little bit or Trivia; a few random challenges, and a bit of chaos thrown in for good measure. Hosted by HR Growler’s Mark Harris & Coelacanth’s Kevin Erskine.
Sunset Thursday’s at Portside: The Last Blast Block Party, 6:30 - 9:00 pm, Water St., Downtown Portsmouth. Join us for the last Thursday at Sunset in 2016 for free live music on the Water Stage. This week featuring a Live DJ with dancing and line dancing to end the summer. Vendors will be on hand. Come relax and enjoy great music, food and beverages, while watching the stunning sunset overlooking the Elizabeth River. For more information please call 757-393-5111.

Fri, Sep 30
Beer Release, Coelacanth Brewing Company, 4:30 - 9:00 pm, 760 A W 22nd St., Norfolk. Join us for the Release of ENUNCIATE - Chocolate Hazelnut Brown Ale aged for 7 months in Teeling Whiskey Company Irish Whiskey Barrels. 'POW’ will be on site serving up some sammy tastiness.
Monthly Steal the Pint Night, Tapps, 7:00 pm, 1976 Power Plant Pkwy., Hampton. Come out Friday, September 30th for our monthly Steal the Pint Night at TAPPS! Featuring: St. George Brewing Co. Commemorative glass available for purchase or free with a purchase of a St. George’s draft. Plus enjoy bogo select appetizers until 9 pm. Cheers!

Sat, Oct 1
Biergarten Party, Commonwealth Brewing Company, 2 - 5:00 pm, 2444 Pleasure House Rd, Virginia Beach. We will be celebrating Oktoberfest Oct 1, with full sized steins (limited), authentic German cuisine by Deutscher Imbiss and good times in the tasting room. See you there!
Oktoberfest 2016, Hosted by Bier Garden, The Ambassador Club of Portsmouth, 12 - 9:00 pm, 364 Peninsula Ave., Portsmouth. The Ambassador Club in Portsmouth and The Bier Garden are teaming up to co-sponsor Oktoberfest again this year! Look forward to authentic German bier, food and activities. Strong man competition, corn hole, raffles, bounce houses and more. Can’t wait to see you there! For more information please email be at manager@biergarden.biz
Brews that Benefit, Alewerks Brewing Company, 12 - 4:00 pm, 189 B Ewell Rd., Williamsburg. The Junior Woman’s Club of Williamsburg presents Brews that Benefit, an Oktoberfest themed fundraising event. Proceeds to benefit Edmarc Hospice for Children. Featuring the DEBUT of Alewerks FIRST Oktoberfest Beer! $40 ticket price includes 5 beers, a special beer goodie bag, silent auction, and tons of fun games outside! We will have themed Food Trucks to get into the fall spirit. $9 for designated drivers and $4 for children 12 years or younger. This is going to be an epic event!

Sun, Oct 2
Tour de ORF Bike Ride, Smartmouth Brewing Company, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm, 1309 Raleigh Ave, Norfolk. Join us for our newest fitness series, Tour de ORF, a 28-mile bike trek to the Norfolk Airport, starting and ending at the brewery. Meet at 9:15am in the Smartmouth parking lot and leave at 9:30. Ride should take about 2 hours. Helmets & cell phones required - no SAG (support and gear). Spare tubes recommended. This ride is intended for folks on road bikes with some experience. We are planning on a B Pace, 16-18 mph as conditions permit with perhaps a sprint on Miller Store Road. Depending on turnout, we may separate into two groups (with one having a lesser pace and/or distance) although one group is preferred. Immediately after the ride participants can refresh with a nice cold beer (market prices). The ride is free, but donations are requested to benefit local waterways charities.

Fri, Oct 7
Freaky First Friday, Hosted by First Friday ViBe, 4 - 11:00 pm, ViBe District, Oceanfront, Virginia Beach. Virginia Beach artisans and businesses sharing our passion for arts and entertainment with our community. Celebrate local businesses and the arts at First Friday ViBe in “the District” every First Friday of the month! We’re excited for FREAKY FIRST FRIDAY in The ViBe District! The line-up with details of entertainment and locations will be added as we get closer to the date. So far we have Java Surf, Esoteric, Vintage Wild Orchid, Zero’s, Chesapeake Bay Distillery and Hudson’s Luxery. WALKING VIBE TOURS ARE BACK ON and will begin at 4 pm starting at Java Surf ViBe District.
New Beer Release, O'Connor Brewing Co., 3 - 10:00 pm, 211 W 24th St., Norfolk. Sweater Weather Belgian Wit! The mixed fermentation of Saison and Abbey yeasts in this pale white witbier created moderately earthy and spicy flavors that are sure to warm you up all winter long. It was lightly hopped with Cluster—a variety that emphasizes the brew’s earthiness and imparts a slightly floral note. Easy-drinking and medium-bodied, Sweater Weather is a wit fit for a king. Avail in draught, 12oz & 6-pack.

Sun, Oct 9
Rock the Frack Out: A Concert for Climate Action, CBC - Coelacanth Brewing Company, 2 - 7:00 pm, 760 A W 22nd St., Norfolk. Featuring: Dave Poitevin, Deathhouse Blues, & Gina Dalmas and The Cow Tippin’ Playboys! Admission is free but please RSVP using link in ticket section* (facebook). Join Sierra Club and friends as we “party for the planet”. We’ll be rockin’ out at Coelacanth Brewery to raise awareness about our new campaign “Turn Not Burn” to get more clean energy in Virginia…with great brews and awesome live music of course! WE’LL BE GIVING AWAY FREE STUFF TOO!! Come for some great tunes, great beers, and find out how you can get involved locally to fight the pipeline and push Dominion to invest in clean energy like offshore wind.

Wed, Oct 12
Bikes and Beers, Commonwealth Brewing Company, 6 - 7:00 pm (open 3 - 10:00 pm), 2444 Pleasure House Rd., Virginia Beach. Join us again as REI’s certified bike technician heads back to the tasting room to teach minor adjustments, rider safety and provide answers to all bike related questions. (No experience needed - No need to bring your own bike / tools.)  Come early to grab a pint and stay late to have one more! Admission is free.

Fri, Oct 14
Beer Release, O'Connor Brewing Co., 3 - 10:00 pm, 211 W 24th St., Norfolk. OBC is proud to present “Hop Trick”, an exciting and unique beer created in collaboration with the Norfolk Admirals. Not too dry, not too bitter, and not too strong, this well-balanced amber ale has all the components to be “just right” for any palate, whether you’re a craft beer convert or a full-fledged aficionado. And clocking in at only 5.5% ABV, Hop Trick is an easy-drinking red India Pale Ale — perfect for sipping during a thrilling Admirals game at the Norfolk Scope Arena.

Sat, Oct 15  
The Brew Crew Homebrew Off, Bearded Bird Brewing Co., 12 PM - 8 PM, 727 Granby St, Norfolk. This will be our first homebrew off. Homebrewers will go head to head in 4 different categories: Stouts, Belgian strong ales, Winter Saisons, and Mix it up (open styles). The top three of each category, chosen through a public tasting, will go on to be brewed at the brewery and sold in house. So come on out and support local homebrewers!! Tickets to the event go on sale October 1, 2016. Admission is $20. Brewers go to beardedbirdbrewing.com to register.

Thu, Oct 20
Red Sails and Ales with Commonwealth Brewing Company, American Rover Sailing Ship, 7:00 pm, Town Point Park, Norfolk. Join us the third Thursday of every month for a craft beer tasting. A representative from the Brewery will be on board to discuss the brewing process while you enjoy a smooth sunset cruise under sail on the Elizabeth River. A barbecue dinner from Beach Bully and live music by our ship’s musician are also included. 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/

Tue, Oct 25
Belgian Beer Dinner, Hearth Wood Fired Cuisine & Craft Beer, 7:00 pm, 605 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach. We are excited to announce our first beer dinner featuring some amazing Belgian beers. We have partnered with D&V International to bring you a unique menu of beer and food pairings. Tickets are $65 a piece not including tax and gratuity. Call Hearth after 3pm to reserve your seat for what is sure to be a great time! Menu is as follows:  Reception - Short Rib Gougere/St. Bernardus Witbier; Course One - Smoked Gouda & Scallion Pierogi/Val-Dieu Triple; Course Two - Chicken Thigh Schnitzel/St.Bernardus Prior 8; Course Three - Brined and Smoked Pork Loin Parsnip Purée, Roasted Brussel Sprouts/Rocs Grand Cru Special Brown; Dessert - Cherry Bomb/ Barbe Ruby.
Reaver Beach Beer Dinner, 1608 Crafthouse, 6 - 10:00 pm, 1608 Pleasure House Rd, # 103, Virginia Beach. Tickets are $40 per person (tax and gratuity not included). Featuring: 1st Course - Beachfest coastal festbier/Sausage Toast; 2nd course - Hoptopus Double IPA/Butternut squash Cheesecake; 3rd course - Cthulhu The Dread brandy barrel-aged imperial milk porter/Short Rib Meatloaf; 4th course – Reavers Bounty farmhouse ale fermented with strawberries/Belgian Waffle Whipped mascarpone, berries, aged balsamic. We will only be selling 50 tickets. They will be available starting Monday September 19th at 3 pm. Call 757-965-4510 to reserve.

UPCOMING BREW/BEER FESTS:
Fri, Sep 23 - It’s Fall, Y'all: Oysters, BBQ, Music, Wine, Craft Brews, 5 - 8:00 pm, St. Mary’s Home, 6171 Kempsville Cir, Norfolk. Help us celebrate fall – and our kids – right here on the grounds of St. Mary’s Home with BBQ, oysters, beer and wine, cornhole, special desserts from Kid2Kid and live bluegrass music with More Perfect Jones. https://secure.acceptiva.com/?cst=c0b677
Sat, Sep 24 - The 5th Annual Gordon Biersch Arts & Drafts Oktoberfest Beer Event, Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 1 - 6:00 pm, Outdoor Performance Plaza, 201 Market St. Virginia Beach. The 5th Annual Gordon Biersch Arts & Drafts: Oktoberfest Beer Event will feature a multitude of Oktoberfest styled beers, live music, good eats from Gordon Biersch, games, local art displays and more. Join us on September 24th from 1-6 pm on the Sandler Center Outdoor Plaza. The event is FREE to enter; sampling tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the gate. Returning this year will be the indoor Artisan Market. http://www.sandlercenter.org/index.php
Sat, Sep 24 - Growl Fest 2016, The Virginia Zoo, 5:30 - 9:00 pm, 3500 Granby St, Norfolk. Come get your Growl on at the Virginia Zoo! Join us for a fun-filled evening of beer, food, games and night-time Pokemon hunting at the Virginia Zoo. Seven local breweries will be on tap as well as several of the area’s best food trucks. Growl Fest includes exclusive after-hours access to the Zoo, with the animals on exhibit until 7:30 pm. All profits benefit the Virginia Zoo and Rotary International. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rotary-growlfest-2016-tickets-26826957151?aff=es2
Sat, Sep 24 - Ribtoberfest & Southern Foodways, Town Point Park, 12 - 8:00 pm, Waterside Dr., Downtown Norfolk. We’re celebrating what’s below the Mason-Dixon along the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront! Now in its 4th year, RibtoberFest brings the best of southern food and beverage to your favorite stompin’ grounds, Town Point Park. Join us as we bring together a humble batch of southern-flare dishes and cool craft brews, with a live blues band to boot! Guests will be able to rack up the best of both worlds at Ribtoberfest as Beer & BBQ collide in one deliciously mouthwatering food for all, featuring BBQ, craft brews, bourbon tastings, live music, Made in Virginia products, restaurant competitions, and great family fun! Admission to this event is FREE & open to the Public with Craft Beer Garden tasting tickets available for purchase! https://festevents.org/events/2016-season-events/ribtoberfest2/
Sun, Sep 25 - Farm to Fork 2016, 3 - 6:00 pm, Hampton Roads Agriculture Research and Extension Center, 1444 Diamond Springs Rd., Virginia Beach. A Celebration of Family Farms, and Food. Taste dishes created by local chefs highlighting fresh, local ingredients. Enjoy local wine and craft beer, local food vendors, music, kids activities and a live farm animal display. Bring a blanket or chairs and stretch out on the lawn. Farm to Fork is a rain or shine event. Indoor facilities are available. Refunds will not be given. Tickets include food tasting, and two drink tickets (beer and wine).  Water and lemonade available for those under 21. http://www.buylocalhamptonroads.org/farm-to-fork-2016.html
Sat, Oct 1 - Chelsea West Fest 2016, 12 - 6:00 pm, On the street near 1231 Boissevain Ave, Norfolk. Meet us in Chelsea, Norfolk’s newest beer, food, retail and fun district for the Chelsea West Fest Music & Makes. Chelsea West Fest, hosted and benefiting Hope House Foundation, will be a full-day celebrating what makes this region great: local crafters, talented local musicians, local beers and brews, and the unique eateries just steps away from the festival. Gates open at noon! Although the Chelsea neighborhood has existed for decades, its experiencing rejuvenation by entrepreneurs and trendsetting craftsmen, and the surrounding historic West Ghent community has embraced the growth and creative energy coming from this revitalization.
Sat, Oct 8 - Junior League of Hampton Roads 4th Annual Craft Beer Festival, Peninsula Town Center, 1 - 5:00 pm, 4410 East Claiborne Square, Hampton. Please join the Junior League of Hampton Roads in celebrating their 60th Anniversary by attending the 4th annual JLHR Craft Beer Festival! This FUNdraising event will be the hottest event on the peninsula this Fall! The fourth annual Craft Beer Festival is a rain or shine event on Saturday, October 8th from 1-5 pm with a VIP hour from 12-1 pm at the Peninsula Town Center, located in the Town Square area across from Barnes and Nobles. To sample the craft beers you will need to purchase a tasting ticket online (date TBD) atwww.jlhr.org, or at the door. $5 non-drinking tickets available at the door. This year’s festival will offer live music, food and merchant vendors, fun raffles and contests, and of course - beer samples! The festival will offer something for everyone!
Sat, Oct 15 - NAS Oceana BBQ & Craft Beer Festival, NAS Oceana Main Gate Park, 12 - 4:00 pm, Tom Cat, Virginia Beach. Rain or Shine, Open to active duty, retirees, DoD civilians and their guests (must be 21 and older to attend). Ticket includes commemorative tasting glass and unlimited tastings (no outside food or beverages), over 80 beers from 20 different breweries. Live Music by 'The Fredds’. For more information (757) 433-2391.
Sat, Oct 15 - Inaugural Craft Beer Bash at War Memorial Stadium, 1 - 5:00 pm, 1889 W Pembroke Ave, Hampton. Jungle Gym Strength and Conditioning and CLUBWAKA are joining forces to bring you their first ever Craft Beer Bash presented by War Memorial Stadium. The bash will be loaded with 10 breweries with unlimited pours, a live band 'Borderline Crazy’, food trucks 'Stuft-Not Your Average Street Food’, and 'Flame and Pie’, and much more entertainment. Tickets start at $35 and $5 from every purchase will go towards the Boys and Girls Club of Newport News!
Sat, Oct 15 - 6th annual Yorktoberfest, York Fairgrounds, 12 - 5:00 pm, The Sons of the American Legion present the Annual Yorktoberfest Beer and Wine Festival in our continuing effort to raise funds. We extend an invitation for you to join us for a family-friendly weekend of frothy ales, PA wines, unique vendors, local food, and live bands. 120+ Pennsylvania Wines: It’s all about trying and finding that glass of wine that is juuuust right. Try as much or as little as you want. You can also just buy a bottle and sit on the grass. 60+ Hand-Selected Craft ales and lagers: If wine isn’t your thing, we have hand-selected 60+ craft ales and lagers to ensure a wide array of styles to sample. Most of all…Relax with a bottle of wine on the grass and enjoy live music on our main stage provided by local artists. It can’t get much better! www.yorktoberfest.com
Sat-Sun, Oct 22-23 - Virginia Beach Craft Beer Festival, 1 - 6:00 pm, Neptune Park, 31st Oceanfront, Virginia Beach. Tickets on sale now! Click to purchase: http://bit.ly/2bABTlZ
Over 60 craft beers from more than 30 breweries will be available for sampling at the Virginia Beach Craft Beer Festival. Tickets include unlimited sampling, a commemorative cup, and live entertainment. NEW LOCATION FOR 2016! This year’s event will take place in the 31st Street Park! This location provides convenient parking nearby at the 31st Street municipal garage.  This event is not recommended for children. You must be 21+ and provide ID in order to sample craft brews.

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