Monday, October 24, 2016

Local Brew Happenings in Tidewater VA


PINT NIGHTS / TAP TAKEOVERS / KEG TAPPINGS:
(Scroll down for Brew Festival listings)
Tue, Oct 25
CANCELED: Belgian Beer Dinner, Hearth Wood Fired Cuisine & Craft Beer
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!
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!
Chili Throw Down, Pleasure House Brewing, 7 - 9:00 pm, 3025 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach. Round 2 of the John Ritter Foundation throw down series is a chili cook off! Bring your best recipe to compete against the other chili lovers of Hampton Roads. It will be 5 dollars to enter and 10 dollars to come eat and vote! The winner will get a gift certificate to PHB. ALL proceeds go to the John Ritter Foundation for Aortic Health to help one of our favorite regulars run the NYC marathon! http://johnritterfoundation.org/
Tuesday Food Truck, Commonwealth Brewing Company, 3 - 10:00 pm, 2444 Pleasure House Rd, Virginia Beach. Welcome ‘Bro’s Fish Tacos’ to the Tasting Room this Tuesday October 25th! Pack your gills full of some fresh fish and cold, crafted, deliciousness!
- 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.
Wild Wolf Tap Takeover, Tap It Local-Chesapeake, 7 - 9:00 pm, 648 Grassfield Parkway, Chesapeake. We celebrate another Virginia Craft Brewery - Wild Wolf Brewing Company, from Nellysford, VA. Come try their tasty brews & 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 every Tuesday for special discounts on draught beer from 3-9 pm!
Blue Mountain Tap Take Over & Steal the Pint, 80/20 Burger Bar, 5:00 pm, 123 W 21st St., Norfolk. Come hang with us as Blue Mountain Brewery takes over the draft lines with some of their amazing fall brews, seasonal variants and some oldies but goodies. They are even sharing a special “Traditionally Tap Room Only” brew and we couldn’t be more excited. The usual suspects are being joined by: Spooky, unspiced Imperial Pumpkin Ale with Cocoa Nibs aged in charred American White Oak Rye and Heaven Hill bourbon barrels; Full Noonan, super limited Vermont style IPA; Wallonia, farmhouse-style Fall saison; Chocolate & Coffee Aged Dark Hollow imperial stout (Only 9 kegs have left the brewery and we are lucky enough to score one!); plus our beloved Kolsch, Dark Hollow, Hop Work Orange and Full Nelson, we promise these delicious heavy hitters to welcome in Fall the right way. Come Play
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.
Tuesday Food Truck, The Oozlefinch Craft Brewery, 1 - 9:00 pm, 81 Patch Rd., Fort Monroe, Hampton. 'Taste of Brazil’ Authentic Brazilian Cuisine.
Thirsty Taco Tuesday, St. George Brewing Company, 4 - 8:00 pm, 204 Challenger Way, Hampton. Tonight is Taco Tuesday! 'Stuft - Not your average street food’ and Sinful Treats are here with us serving tasty eats to go beside your favorite beer! We will be serving til 7:30 pm.
Paint and Pints and a 'Taste’ of Tradition, Tradition Brewing Company, 4 - 9:30 pm, 700 Thimble Shoals Blvd., Newport News. We’re bringing beautiful art and handmade crafts to an amazing craft beer brewery Tradition Brewing Company. The Art Bar Virginia is a paint and sip company that brings a variety of experiences to tables around Hampton Roads. Creating everything from traditional paintings on canvas, to sign-making, glassware painting and terrarium building. This event: Canvas paintings starting at 6:30 pm.  http://theartbarvirginia.com/event . Plus, Taste sandwiches will be for sale in the tasting room beginning at 4 pm! They are in the fridge next to the bar. Enjoy!
Taco and Beer Tuesday, Juan’s Mexican Cafe and Cantina, 5:30 - 9:00 pm, 2310 George Washington Memorial Hwy., Hayes. Taco and Beer tasting Tuesday! 4 craft Alewerks Beers and 4 tacos only $25 per person.
Belle Isle Craft Spirits Steal the Glass Night, TRIANGLE, 6 - 11:00 pm, 601 Prince George Street, Williamsburg. For our final Steal the Glass Event in October, we’re sippin’ on some 'shine! Specifically, legal moonshine from our awesome friends at Belle Isle Craft Spirits! We’ll be offering flights & cocktails featuring their Premium Moonshine, as well as the super-delicious Honey Habanero & Ruby Red Grapefruit Moonshines! Buy the 'shine, “steal” the glass! Trivia at 8 pm!

Wed, Oct 26
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. Come join the girls from 'Lucky Peach’ with us at Commonwealth Brewing Company on Wednesday, October 26th. Choose what sandwich or delicious meal works best with your favorite Craft Beer.
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! Ever have Mead, aka Honey-Wine? Join us for a tasting of all four varieties of our #awardwinning meads! We’ll be at bottleBOX from 5:30 until 8pm so swing by, have a taste, and tell us what you think! Don’t forget to click “Interested” or “Going” so you’ll get a reminder for this event.
Harvest Fest w/ Wyndridge, Belmont House of Smoke, 4:30 pm, 2117 Colonial Ave, Norfolk. Come out and enjoy some great fall releases with Wyndridge Farm Brewing. Brewery reps will be on hand to discuss their beers and answer your questions. It’s also $.49 wing night and later the best open mic night in Ghent. Come get your party on with us!
Pleasure House Brewing Bingo, Colley Cantina, 5 - 10:00 pm, 1316 Colley Ave., Norfolk. We’re having Bingo with our friends from Pleasure House Brewing Wednesday, Oct 26. Beers tapped at 5 pm, bingo from 8-10 pm. Featured beers: Rudee Inlet DIPA, Pumpkin, Glo Crowler.
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 'Vicki Vail’s Gourmet Burgers’ 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!
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. See you at the pub!
Wednesday Food Truck, The Oozlefinch Craft Brewery, 1 - 9:00 pm, 81 Patch Rd., Fort Monroe, Hampton. 'Potheads Mobile Catering & Eatery’.
South Street 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. We’ll have Craft Brew selections and pint glasses from South Street Brewing Co., from Charlottesville, VA.
St. Bernardus Beer Dinner, Circa 1918 Kitchen & Bar New American Cuisine, 6 - 9:00 pm, 10367 Warwick Blvd., Newport News. Join us for a night of unreasonable beer and food consumption! We will be featuring FIVE St. Bernardus brews paired with equally delicious creations from chef Chad Martin and his kitchen disciples! Please call 757.599.1918 for more details.
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.
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 a great local food truck out on the patio to help you get over the 'Hump’ with great food and great beer.
Team Trivia Night, Alewerks Brewing Company, 7:00 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’ll have 'FoodaTude..Food with Attitude’ 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!
5k Family Fun Run/Walk ft. O'Conner Brewing, Water Street Grille, 6 - 7:00 pm, 323 Water Street, Yorktown. Come join the Water Street Grille Run Club every Wednesday at 6 pm for a 5k run/walk through historic Yorktown and return to Water Street Grille upon completion for great deals on O'Connor Brewing Brews and food specials from Chef Brian Hines and his culinary team.

Thu, Oct 27
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.
Breckenridge Brewery Thursday Tap Takeover, Home Republic, 6:00 pm, 328 Laskin Rd., Virginia Beach. Join us for Tap Takeover Thursday as Breckenridge Brewery takes over our taps at Home Republic - and, if you happen to steal a glass… well, we won’t stop you! The Tap Lineup includes: 471 Small Batch IPA, Vanilla Porter, Imperial White IPA, Mango Mosaic Pale Ale.
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 from 5 - 9:00 pm. Originating in Naples, Italy, our Neapolitan pizzas mimic that of the traditional Neapolitan Pizza using only 00 flour, hand-stretched dough, house-made fresh mozzarella & Italian tomatoes. Our pizzas are brought to life in our oak wood-fired oven, creating pizzas with an added layer of texture and flavor. $6 Pizzas, PLUS a Special Happy Hour from 4-9 pm.
Pi(e)nt Night, Your Pie Hilltop, 5 - 9:00 pm, 754 Hilltop North Shopping Ctr., Virginia Beach. Every Thursday night, order a pint from our Brewery of the Month and keep the glass.
Beer School, The Porch at Whole Foods Virginia Beach, 6:30-8:00 pm, 1800 Laskin Rd, Virginia Beach. Join one of our beer experts on The Porch for a different topic each week. 21 years of age or older with valid ID, $6.50
Free Beer Tasting, Grape & Gourmet, 4:30-7:00 pm, 4000 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach. Come see what Gabe is pouring for tonight’s tasting. Five new beers every week!
Float Night, Mix it Up Growlers Flights & Pints, 5:00 pm, 2973 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach. What’s better than Ice Cream and Beer? Nothing.
Day Early Weekend, Commonwealth Brewing Company, 3 - 11:00 pm, 2444 Pleasure House Rd, Virginia Beach. Welcome the delicious menu from the 'Waffletina’ pop-up on Thursday, October 27th. It’s the perfect way to kick off an early weekend.
Thirsty Thursday with Tap It Local, Big Ugly Brewing Company, 5 - 9:00 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.
Make-A-Wish Fundraiser w/Anthony & the Conqueroos, O'Connor Brewing Co., 6 - 9:30 pm, 211 W 24th St., Norfolk. Come rock out with Anthony Rosano & the Conqueroos and More Cowbell while supporting a great cause. Free to attend but we hope you’ll make a donation at the door. We’ll be filming some videos as well so come out and have fun at one of the best venues in the region with two great bands! Of course every Thursday we have discounts on all growler fills! Plus, come catch Balu’s Surf Shack from 3-10 pm! Amazing tacos, skewers, truck made ice cream, & more! Cheers!
- Coelacanth Brewing Art Night & Win, Brews or Draw, CBC - Coelacanth Brewing Company, 6:30 - 9:00 pm, 760 A W 22nd St., Norfolk. Come see what CBC - Coelacanth Brewing Company is brewing up with paint and pints featuring The Art Bar Virginia! We bring the instructor and everything you will need to make a one of a kind creation and you bring yourself or a group of friends. http://theartbarvirginia.com/ – And at 7 pm, we’ll have  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.
Pint Night, The Public House, 5:00 pm, 1112 Colley Ave, Norfolk. Join The Public House for our weekly Pint Night. Pours start at 5 pm! Glassware and beers are limited!
Thirsty Thursday’s at Bold Mariner Brewing Company, 5 - 9:00 pm, 2409 Bowdens Ferry Rd, Norfolk. Come out every Thursday and enjoy specials on Growler Fills and food by 'Karnage Asada’ in the beer garden.
Pizza Night, Smartmouth Brewing Company, 4:30 - 9:00 pm, 1309 Raleigh Ave, Norfolk. The 'Bakehouse at Chelsea’ will be on-site taking pizza orders to help keep your tummy full.
Cheesemonger Thursday, The Birch, 5:00 pm - 12:00 am, 1231 W Olney Rd, Norfolk. A special board is made to pair with the featured beer of the evening. Plus, buy a board get a cheese for free!
Pint Nights at The Point, The Point at Phoebus - Spirits and Comfort Foods, 6:00 pm, 30 Mellen St E, # E, Hampton. Join us all month long as we feature beer from our brewery of the month. Every Thursday, come enjoy a local craft brew and keep the pint for a penny.
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 hosted by Team Trivia VB! Our doors are open from 1-9 pm and we’ll have 'The Grilled Cheese Academy - It’s All About The Cheese’ on site. Trivia, Beer, and Grilled Cheezies…what could be better!?! Put on your smarty pants and head on over, Cheers!
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 the Virginia Beer Co., Berret’s Seafood Restaurant and Taphouse Grill, 6 - 9:00 pm, 199 S Boundary St., Williamsburg. Meet the brewers from our own Virginia Beer Co., taste the beer, keep the glass, hear live music from 'Virginia Shellphish Coalition’ (Weather permitting).
Thursday Food Truck, The Virginia Beer Company, 6 - 9:00 pm (open at 4:00 pm), 401 2nd St, Williamsburg. Join us with a great local food truck out on the patio to help you start your weekend early with great food and great beer.
Wasabi werks! Beginner Sushi Class at Alewerks Brewing Company, 7 - 9:00 pm, 189 B Ewell Rd., Williamsburg. Join us October 27th for our first sushi class with Birmingham Sushi Class! From 7-9pm you and your friends will learn from a professional sushi chef about the art of making your own homemade sushi! There is a 25 ticket cap on this event so don’t wait– reserve your spot ASAP at http://www.birminghamsushiclasses.com/williamsburg.html

Fri, Oct 28
Food Truck Friday, Reaver Beach Brewing, 3 - 9:00 pm, 1505 Taylor Farm Rd., Virginia Beach. Start the weekend off right with one of our fresh beers, plus a great local food truck will be here serving delicious eats.
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.
Treasure Chest Pint Night at Lynnhaven Pub, 8 - 11:00 pm, 2236 W Great Neck Rd, Virginia Beach. Join Green Flash at Lynnhaven Pub to celebrate Treasure Chest 2016. The beer is an exotic pink IPA brewed with grapefruit, prickly pear juice, and hibiscus flowers. Erupting with fruit-forward complexity, 100% Mosaic hops present aromas of heady citrus and refined stone fruit. The pleasantly bitter flavors of the hops are enhanced by the addition of fresh grapefruit juice. Offering balance to offset the bold citrus notes, prickly pear juice imparts a peppery-sweet kick in the finish. Tropical Hibiscus flowers give this beer a naturally pink hue, a nod to the official color of the Treasure Chest mission. Come out for a night of great beer and food to help raise some money for a great cause.
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. Craving pizza? 'Bodacious Pizza’ will be on the Commonwealth patio on Friday, October 28th. Artisan pizza made with love. nothing beats it!
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’.
The O'Connor Great Food Truck Challenge: The Great Pumpkin, O'Connor Brewing Co., 3 - 9:00 pm, 211 W 24th St., Norfolk. O'Connor Brewing and the Street Food Revolutionaries bring you the fifth and final food truck challenge before the grand finale, Food Truck Challenge: The Great Pumpkin! Food trucks will compete while you judge for the crowd favorite, so come hungry and come thirsty! Trucks will be: The Food Dude, Get Stuffed, Ferg’s Missing Ingredient and Twisted Sisters! Cheers! (we will be closing early at 9 pm for a private event)
FlickIt! Fridays: “John Carpenter’s Halloween”, Naro Expanded Cinema, 9:15 - 11:30 pm, 1507 Colley Ave, Norfolk. John Carpenter’s Halloween digitally restored and re-mastered by the original cinematographer, features an exclusive extended interview and retrospective with filmmaker John Carpenter. The exclusive explores the history of the film, the legendary director behind it and the influence Halloween has had on not only the horror genre, but also the entire film industry. Carpenter explains why the film is meant for the big screen, the influences that inspire his filmmaking and how Halloween became the highest grossing independent film of all time. The fine folks from The Muse Writers Center will be here selling Smartmouth Beer in the lobby, with all the proceeds going to support their scholarships and writing workshops.
Food Truck Friday, Smartmouth Brewing Company, 4:30-9:00 pm, 1309 Raleigh Avenue #300, Norfolk. Come start your weekend with tasty treats from 'A Bite of Maine’ 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!
Jonny Cardigan at The Oozlefinch Craft Brewery, 7 - 10:00 pm, 81 Patch Rd., Fort Monroe, Hampton. Join us at the brewery for our first live music event featuring Jonny Cardigan! Enjoy the fall weather and kick off your weekend right with a great live music performance, some delicious beers, and friends and family. And we’ll have 'Taste of Brazil Authentic Brazilian Cuisine’ on site to spice up your life!
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!
Tradition Presents 'Hey Hey Hooligan’ Live, Tradition Brewing Company, 7 - 10:00 pm, 700 Thimble Shoals Blvd., Newport News. Rockin the Taproom with local favorites 'Hey, Hey Hooligan’! And, we’ll have 'VA Blue Crab Co.’ here to slack your hunger.
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. Live Music & Food Truck every Friday in the Beer Garden, plus a new Brewmaster’s Pin. What better way to spend your Friday Night, than on our beer garden patio to help kick off your weekend with great food, music and great beer.
Live Music with Jack Waddell, Brass Cannon Brewing, 6 - 9:00 pm, 5476 Mooretown Road, Williamsburg. Performing a mix of original and select cover songs infused with 1980’s college indie rock and roots rock Americana, Jack Waddell will be here to play for us all.
Live Music Friday, Alewerks Brewing Company, 5:30 - 8:30 pm, 189-B Ewell Road, Williamsburg. See you at Alewerks for a Friday of fun and Live Music. Arrive early as we’ll have 'Felecia Hoyos’ bringin the live tunes, and 'Poor Boys Burgers’ Food Truck.
Imperial Pumpkin VIP Sneak Preview, Alewerks Brewing Company, 8 - 10:00 pm, 189 B Ewell Rd., Williamsburg. For those of you that can’t wait one more day for a sweet sip of Imperial Pumpkin, the Alewerks Taproom will host a VIP sneak preview event Friday night. Limited tickets are available. In addition to entry to this exclusive event, ticket holders will receive: one bottle of Imperial Pumpkin, a glass of draft beer of their choosing, and the opportunity to purchase up to two more bottles. The VIP sneak preview also allows guests the even rarer opportunity to try the non-barrel aged version of Imperial Pumpkin. Guest list will be at the door. Bringing a copy of your receipt may make entry simpler. Tax & gratuity included in price.  https://alewerks-brewing-co.myshopify.com/collections/events/products/alewerks-imperial-pumpkin-vip-release-event

Fri-Sat, Oct 28-30
Halloween weekend at Big Ugly Brewing Company, 1296 Battlefield Blvd S, Chesapeake. It’s Halloween weekend at Big Ugly Brewing and here is what we have lined up for you: Halloween and fall inspired drafts all weekend long including barrel aged pumpkin porter on draft on Saturday…. Friday night pumpkin carving contest 5-9pm (pumpkins supplied by Greenbrier Farms!). Saturday Costume Contest 6-9 pm. Sunday Car Show (Ugliest car and best classic will be judged!). Prizes for all categories so bring your Biggest and Boldest.
Halloween Weekend at CBC - Coelacanth Brewing Company, 760 A W 22nd St., Norfolk. Planning on attending Masquerade In Ghent on Friday? Norfolk Breweries Trick or Treating on Saturday? Beer Is Art: November on Sunday? Come into Coelacanth in costume and get a discount on your Beer purchase! All weekend long: Discounts for our costumed patrons! Horror Movies on the Ceelotron! Candy!

Sat, Oct 29
6th Anniversary Celebration, Reaver Beach Brewing Co., 12 - 9:00 pm, 1505 Taylor Farm Rd, Virginia Beach. Join us as we celebrate the brewery’s sixth birthday! Six?! Where does the time go? Here’s the skinny: 1 - We’ll have a double bottle release. Both beers will be on draft and available to go in 750ml bottles*. We’ll announce them and the details as we get a little closer. 2 - As we usually like to do on our anniversary, we’re raiding the cellar and bringing out some special barrel aged beers we’ve been hanging on to. We’ll also tap a least one that’s brand new. Again, more details will be announced soon. 3 - Taste of the Tropics will be slinging killer, freshly smoked BBQ and trimmings. 4 - Our buddies from Brackish Water Jamboree will be filling your ears with foot-stomping music as we celebrate. 5 - It’s Halloween weekend, which means costumes are encouraged! Voting will take place and the winner** gets a Reaver Beach swag pack, along with all-powerful bragging rights. 6 - The first 500 folks through the door will receive a souvenir sixth anniversary cup, free. Come celebrate with us!
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.
Halloween Harvest Fest!, Back Bay Brewing, 2 - 6:00 pm, 614 Norfolk Ave., Virginia Beach. It’s that time of year again and we’re celebrating with great beer, live music, food and entertainment behind the brewery (on the flat lot) to celebrate the rich bounty our area provides us and celebrate one of our favorite Holidays - HALLOWEEN! This year’s Harvest Fest will include 6 Draft Beer Offerings (New and old favorites): Witch Of Pungo, Golden Goose Tripel, Ginger & Raspberry Gluten-reduced Beer, 2 Unique one-off Casks debuted at the festival, Blue Toad Cidery featuring 2 GLUTEN FREE Ciders on Draft, Food Truck, Live Blues Music by Bennett Wales & The Relief, Costume Contest (Best Animal, Single, Couple & Group). $25 Ticket includes: Glassware + 3 Drink Tickets. $55 VIP Tickets (only 60 available) includes: VIP Glassware, 3 drink Tickets and Halloween Harvest Festival T-Shirt. $10 entry for Designated Driver. Merchandise & Extra Drink Tickets will be available for purchase at the festival.
Hop'py Halloween with Green Flash Brewery, Lager Heads Restaurant - LHVB, 6 - 11:00 pm, 3315 Atlantic Ave., Virginia Beach. Celebrate Halloween early this year and join us and Green Flash Brewing Co. for a very “Hop'py Halloween featuring Green Flash’s famous IPA craft beers, a tap takeover, prizes and giveaways, and amazing food and drink specials! Get your Boo’s & Booze with our craft beer flight and pretzels appetizer for just $9.99 all night long! Featuring these Green Flash Favorites: Soul Style, Sea to Sea Lager, Passion Fruit Kicker (passion fruit wheat beer), Hard Count Wheat IPA.
B.Y.O.S 50 Kegger Party, Mix it Up Growlers Flights & Pints, Noon - Midnight, 2973 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach. B.Y.O.S (Bring Your Old Self) HALLOWEEN KEGGER PARTY! We’re going back to your college days for this one! Whether it’s a letter jacket or a leather jacket; a mini skirt or belly shirt- dig it out and rock it one more time! Mix it Up is totally transforming from beer bar to frat house kegger party for one night! It’s going to get wild.
Capers-Our 1st Bottle Release, Pleasure House Brewing, 12 - 10:00 pm, 3025 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach. We are excited to announce our first bottle release! Capers is our Tricks Pumpkin Spice Saison aged in Mt. Gay Rum barrels. The warm toffee notes of the rum lend a subtle but delicious dimension to this crowd favorite. We have just under 500 bottles of this extremely limited special release, and when they’re gone, they’re gone. We will sell them all through the tasting room, first come, first served, with a single sixtel on tap for tastes (not pints) if you want to try it first. Artwork will be posted here soon! 750ml bottle = $12.99 + tax. Cheers!
All Hallows Eve Macabre Dance Party, Commonwealth Brewing Company, 5:00 pm - Midnight, 2444 Pleasure House Rd., Virginia Beach. Get ready for the All Hallows Eve Macabre Dance Party at Commonwealth! Pumpkin Juice flowing on nitro all day/night, haunted brew house tours from 5-8, whole PIG roast by 412Q BBQ, costume comp at 10 pm, horror flick on the loop!
Norfolk Breweries Trick or Treating, 12 - 10:00 pm, Norfolk. The breweries of Norfolk beckon you to spend your Halloween weekend with us! Just go up to the Brewery’s Beertender and say, "Trick or treat!” for your free swag and tasters! 1 set per person. First 200 customers per brewery. Tasting Room hours: O'Connor Brewing Co. 12-10 pm; Bold Mariner Brewing Co. 12-9 pm; Coelacanth Brewing Co. 12-10 pm; Rip Rap Brewing Co. 12-10 pm; Smartmouth Brewing Co. participating 12-2 pm.
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. And, It’s all about the Cheese!!! Come out and visit us for 'Grilled Cheese Academy’ from 12-10 pm. These sandwiches are more than Gouda 'Nuff!!!
One Be-Witching Bash, O'Connor Brewing Co., 9:00 pm - Midnight, 211 W 24th St., Norfolk. Nocte Covina Burlesque brings our favorite time of year to our hometown with One Be-Witching BASH at O'Connor Brewing Company! We expect each of you to come prepared to celebrate the ghouls, goblins, monsters, and of course Witches in us all! All of your darkest dreams come true on this night because appearances will be made by the Succubus of your dreams, one newly created Mrs. Frankenstein, the Ghost of a long lost lover, the most alluring matriarch Ms. Addams & MORE… This event will be hosted by DC’s own James McGrath!! Don’t forget to dress up in your SPOOOOOKY best because we will be having a costume contest following intermission! Doors will open at 9pm with the show starting promptly at 10pm. Merchandise and Raffle can be purchased with cash or charge. Bar opens with the doors at 9 pm. Ticket Pricing: $15 Presale, $35 VIP, $20 day of Event
Barrel Room’s Halloween Party & Costume Contest, 9:00 pm - 2:00 am, 437 Granby St., Norfolk. Join us for The Barrel’s 2nd Annual Halloween Party. Live Music by Paul Jarman and Kevin Brinson. Proud of your costume? Is it award winning? Costume Contest - 1st Prize $250, 2nd $150, and 3rd $50! As always, NEVER A COVER !
Smartmouth’s Haunted Brewhaus, Smartmouth Brewing Co., 2 - 8:00 pm, 1309 Raleigh Ave, Norfolk. In the brewhaus, no one can hear you scream! Built upon ancient burial grounds, our brewery is brimming with many powerful spirits that, for one night only, will rise from the fermenters. Bear witness to these ale-raising horrors on a terrifying tour through the inner bowels of our brewhaus. Enter at your own risk, as hop-goblins, boo-masters and killer kegs await you in the darkness. Tours begin at 2 pm and will run every 30 minutes until the last tour at 7 pm. There will be 10 tours total and a limited number of tickets will be sold for each tour. Tickets are $10 each from the tasting room and include admission, a cursed beer goblet and a pint of any beer.https://www.facebook.com/events/1649581658687375/
2nd Annual Halloweenfest, Wharf Hill Brewing Co., 9:00 pm - 1:00 am, 25 Main St., Smithfield. It’s back, just like we promised. Halloweenfest is coming. The night will include dancing in our Sinclair Room (music provided by DJ Darryl of Bush Entertainment), appetizers, 2 drink tickets per person, and a tarot card reader! Tickets are $35 per person and can be purchased at the pub. Limited to 110 people, so call your friends and make plans quickly. Oh, and if show up without a costume, we will publicly humiliate you and send you back out the door. Not even kidding. Costumes are required. Adults 21 years of age and up, please.
Grand Opening, Bull Island Brewing Company, 1 - 9:00 pm, 758 Settlers Landing Rd., Hampton. It’s official! We are happy to announce the grand opening of Bull Island Brewing Company on October 29th from 1 to 9 pm. Stay tuned, as we provide details on how to attend our limited soft opening. (Special thanks to Sandy Hicks for providing her awesome artwork!)
Halloween Party on the Dark Side of the Moon, Downtown Hampton Block Party, 6 - 10:30 pm, E Queens Way & King Street, Downtown Hampton. Grab your broom and fly into downtown Hampton and enjoy all hallows eve on the block - we have conjured up a spell for a fantastically frightening evening. We will have witches brews to lift your spirits. Gremlins and Goblins of all ages are invited. Stand out to win in the dog costume contest which will start at 6:30 pm and human contest begins at 8:30 pm. Performance by Full Spectrum USAF band – guaranteed to bring the party! Free for all Gremlins & Goblins, Dogs on leash are welcome too. Children’s Area 6-8 pm. Food and Beverages for purchase.
Saturday Food Truck, The Oozlefinch Craft Brewery, 1 - 9:00 pm, 81 Patch Rd., Fort Monroe, Hampton. Come hang out with us and Stuft- Not Your Average Street Food before/after you support our friends at 'Bull Island Brewing Company’ on their grand opening!! We’re so excited for you guys!!
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.
Haunted Boo-Ery with The Deloreans Band, Tradition Brewing Company, 6 - 10:00 pm, 700 Thimble Shoals Blvd, Newport News. Tickets will go on sale September 30th at 4 pm. Limited amount of tickets will be sold, so get them early folks!! Purchase over the phone with a credit card or in person during normal tasting room hours. This is a 21 and older event only, no one under age will be permitted with or without a ticket. The Deloreans Band will be rocking it out starting at 6 pm! Dress in your best Halloween Costume and join us for our newest Seasonal Brews. And, we’ll have 'Balu’s Surf Shack’ here to slack your hunger.
Halloween Wig Out, The Virginia Beer Company, 6 - 9:30 pm, 401 2nd St., Williamsburg. Join us at 401 for our first annual Halloween Wig Out party! Come in civvies, come in costume, just don’t forget your wig! Prizes - beers - cheers - music by DJ Carla of Bread N Butter Jamz - food by FoodaTude..Food with Attitude! More details to come; get your dancing shoes & your dancing wigs ready for a party on 10/29!
- Imperial Pumpkin Release & Halloween Party, Alewerks Brewing Company, 12 - 9:00 pm, 189 B Ewell Rd., Williamsburg. What’s the noise? Quickening heart beats and stomping feet as people clamor to obtain their own bottle of 2016 vintage Alewerks Imperial Pumpkin Ale. The extra strong Pumpkin beer is aged in Bourbon Barrels before being released exclusively at the Alewerks Brewery. It’s not just a release, it’s a party, with live music, games, and food from 'Two Drummers Offbeat Eats’. Arrive in style, meaning costume, for a chance to win Alewerks prizes. Costume judging starts at 5 pm with winners announced at 7 pm. Arrive early because the first fans in line will get a chance to obtain one bottle of the 2015 vintage Imperial Pumpkin.

Sun, Oct 30
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.
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!
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!
Sunday Food Truck, Commonwealth Brewing Company, 11:00 am - 8:00 pm, 2444 Pleasure House Rd, Virginia Beach. Swing by Commonwealth for some delicious 'Deutscher Imbiss’ on Sunday October, 30th.  Authentic German cuisine goes will with any of our craft beers so, GRAB SOME!
Brunch and SIN, O'Connor Brewing Co., 12 - 5:00 pm, 211 W 24th St, Norfolk. This is a wave you don’t want to miss! Come catch Balu’s Surf Shack Brunch from 12-7pm! Amazing tacos, skewers, truck made ice cream, & more! 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. (we will be closing early at 5 pm for a private event)
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: November, CBC - Coelacanth Brewing Company, 1 - 7:00 pm, 760 A W 22nd St., Norfolk. Coelacanth Brewing: highlighting Art and local Artists the last Sunday of each month. This month we feature Stacie Coplon, painter. https://www.etsy.com/shop/livingoncanvas – 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.
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.
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.
Noshember, Wharf Hill Brewing Co., 25 Main St., Smithfield. Grow one, grow all. Pay the fee, get your picture taken, grow whatever it is you’re growing, get people to vote, and submit yourself to judging on December 4th. All money raised is being donated to the Christian Outreach winter heating program. Grow what your father gave you…
BOOzlefest 2016, The Oozlefinch Craft Brewery, 1 - 11:00 pm, 81 Patch Rd., Fort Monroe, Hampton. Come have a frighteningly good time at our first annual BOOzlefest Costume Party! Come hang out all day, all night, just for a little bit, whatever your heart desires. Dress up in your best costumes and have some delicious beers- maybe you’ll even see the Lady In White?!? We will have Stuft, Flame and Pie - Mobile Wood Fired Pizza and Sinful Treats here all day, and we will also be having a Cornhole tournament in the afternoon for the FOP lodge (more info to come soon!). All guys and ghouls welcome, and if you bring a dog in a costume you will earn top spots in all of our hearts.
Oktoberfest Biergarten - NEW DATE, Paul’s Deli & Neighborhood Restaurant, 3 - 6:00 pm, 4345 New Town Ave., Williamsburg. Enjoy music, beer, brats and other great food under the tent at Paul’s Deli. Festivities will include German music by the Elbe Musikanten German Band. This is an NTRA co-sponsored Restaurant Night - Invite your friends, no RSVPs needed.
Pups and Pints, Alewerks Brewing Company, 12 - 5:00 pm, 189 B Ewell Rd., Williamsburg. Join us as we celebrate man’s best friend! Heritage Humane Society will be bringing some adorable dogs that need a loving home and some serious cuddles. All day 10% of our proceeds will go to the Heritage Humane Society. Bring your pup! We will have a puppy costume contest, a safe for pups pie eating contest, 'The Grilled Cheese Academy - It’s All About The Cheese’ will be hanging out all day, and 'Timeline Band’ will be playing on the patio from 2-5 pm!
Sunday Food Truck, The Virginia Beer Company, 1 - 7:00 pm, 401 2nd St, Williamsburg. Join us with a great local food truck out on the patio to help you finish off your weekend with great food and great beer.

Mon, Oct 31
Trick or Trivia!, Wasserhund Brewing Company, 7 - 9:00 pm, 1805 Laskin Rd., Ste. 102, Virginia Beach. Like every other Monday night, our friends from Bar Trivia Live! Will be in the house! Only this time, it’s Halloween! Come dressed to impressed because we are sweetening the pot! Not only will you win gift certificates for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, but the person or group with the best costume will also get a gift certificate! Bring your brains!
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/
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)
Halloween and Cards Against Humanity with Wasserhund, Jack Brown’s Beer & Burger Joint Norfolk, 8:00 pm - 2:00 am, 131 Granby Street, Norfolk. We have an exciting development with our Wasserhund tap takeover! We had to reschedule the original pint night, but it’s turned into an even more fun filled affair! Wasserhund will be our guest judge for Cards Against Humanity, and we will also be having a costume contest in celebration of Halloween. So make sure you come dressed to impress with a thirst for delicious beer and are prepared to get weird. On draft: Haywire Husky, Hefeweizen, Doggy Paddle IPA, Oktoberfest
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. $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, Nov 1
Treasure Chest Pint Night at Whiskey Kitchen, 5 - 8:00 pm, 2149 General Booth Blvd, Virginia Beach. Join Green Flash at Whiskey Kitchen to celebrate Treasure Chest 2016. The beer is an exotic pink IPA brewed with grapefruit, prickly pear juice, and hibiscus flowers. Erupting with fruit-forward complexity, 100% Mosaic hops present aromas of heady citrus and refined stone fruit. The pleasantly bitter flavors of the hops are enhanced by the addition of fresh grapefruit juice. Offering balance to offset the bold citrus notes, prickly pear juice imparts a peppery-sweet kick in the finish. Tropical Hibiscus flowers give this beer a naturally pink hue, a nod to the official color of the Treasure Chest mission. Come out for a night of great beer and food to help raise some money for a great cause.
Old Bust Head Steal the Glass Night, TRIANGLE, 6 - 11:00 pm, 601 Prince George Street, Williamsburg. TRIANGLE welcomes Fauquier County, Virginia’s own Old Bust Head Brewing Company to Williamsburg for a night ridiculous deliciousness! Subscribe to our Events for full details for draft & bottle offerings. Trivia with Matt starts at 8 pm!

Wed, Nov 2
Movember Kick Off Event, CBC - Coelacanth Brewing Company, 6:30 - 9:30 pm, 760 A W 22nd St, Norfolk. Join us as we kick off Movember with team Stachacanth. Tonight members come in clean shaven to kick off the month. We’ll be donating proceeds from tonight’s event to our Stachacanth Team Members - based directly on how many beers are bought on their behalf. Interested in Joining our team? http://moteam.co/stachacanth
We really want to make an impact - that’s why we are offering incentives. Join the Team and you’ll get a free Beer (Just come in after signing up online); Raise $100 and you’ll get a Black Card (5 free Beers); Raise $200 and you’ll get 10% off beer purchases through December 1; Donate $100 to the team and you’ll get 20% off beer purchases through December 1. There’s Mo’ to come…

Fri, Nov 4
3rd Annual Brewer’s Ball: A Celebration of Hampton Roads’ Finest, O'Connor Brewing Co., 7 - 11:00 pm, 211 W 24th St., Norfolk. Join the Virginia chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation for the 3rd annual Brewer’s Ball: A Celebration of Hampton Roads’ Finest! The event will celebrate 8 local young professional honorees in Hampton Roads that have come together with the common goal to help find a cure for cystic fibrosis. The 2016 honorees are: Jacob Boross, Dustin Edmonds, Brittany Harris, Lauren Roberts, Mollie Robertson, Camille Sharpe, Nicole VanLandingham, and Alex Westfall. Tickets to the event are $75 each ($59 tax-deductible) and include an event pint glass, unlimited craft beer from 12 local craft breweries, food from 8 of the area’s most popular restaurants. Live music provided by Williamsburg native Sammy Lee! Also featured at the event will be a silent auction with items for everyone. All proceeds to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (www.cff.org). For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit www.brewersballhr.com

Sat, Nov 5
All Get Out & YVBC: The Cadence Collaboration Sessions, Young Veterans Brewing Company, 6 - 11:00 pm, 2505 Horse Pasture Rd., Ste 104, Virginia Beach. Join us for the release of the newest addition to The Cadence Collaboration Sessions, “Nobody Likes A Quitter” Session IPA brewed in collaboration with All Get Out. We will have live performances from All Get Out, Gates, and Microwave. These three incredible bands are worth checking out in the meantime. Get familiar with their music, join us for the release and rock your heart out with us here at YVBC as we are huge All Get Out fans and will be belting every word of every song in their set. Show is $10. This will be a ticketed event. $25 VIP tickets gets you upstairs. All Ages welcome. +21 ID required to drink beer. No dogs at this event.
Beer, Dogs & Veterans Charity Fundraiser 2016, Wasserhund Brewing Company, 12 - 6:00 pm, 1805 Laskin Rd., Virginia Beach. Beer, Dogs, and Veterans (BDV)! This is our 2nd Annual Community Awareness and Beer Festival in support of our November Charity of the month – Dogs on Deployment: Hampton Roads Chapter. This event brings together community organizations/businesses that support our military as well as pet organizations so we can spread the word about services and resources available to our military! There will be craft beer from numerous local businesses; food trucks; music; silent auction/raffle; outdoor games, etc. AND your dogs are welcome to attend!
Coelacanth Tap Takeover, Aloft Chesapeake, 7 - 9:00 pm, 1454 Crossways Blvd., Chesapeake. We are having a special Tap Takeover at the Aloft in Chesapeake, hosting Norfolk’s Coelacanth Brewing. Beers to be announced!
Food Truck Frenzy!, The Virginia Beer Company, 12 - 9:00 pm, 401 2nd St., Williamsburg. As we do the first Saturday of EVERY month, we’re teaming up with Street Food Revolutionaries to host not one but THREE food trucks at The Virginia Beer Company! Feed your hunger for craft beer + delicious eats at the next installment of Food Truck Frenzy on Saturday, November 5th from Noon to 9:00 pm. Come for lunch and stay for dinner with three BRAND NEW food trucks making their debut at 401; plus live music all day, opportunities for brewery tours, and a new beer or two! Food Trucks: Your Pie | The Food Dude | Ferg’s Missing Ingredient. Live Music: Zack Salsberry, 1-4 pm | Aaron Enright, 5-8 pm. Brewery Tours: 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm, 4 pm; first come, first toured!

Sun, Nov 6
House of Blues, Brews, and Stews, Virginia MOCA, 1 - 5:00 pm, 2200 Parks Ave., Virginia Beach. The House of Blues, Brews, and Stews is presented by Atlantic Shores! Also special thanks to WHRO, Gold Key PHR and Charles Barker Automotive. Exclusively serving Young Veterans Brewing Company local brew. Performances by 'More Perfect Jones’ and headliners 'Anthony Rosano and The Conqueroos’. This is a rain or shine event! All proceeds benefit MOCA’s exhibitions and education programs. Online ticket sales will end at 8pm on Saturday, November 5th. General Admission $35 | $40 at the door, All the stews and blues you can handle | cash bar with craft brews | admission to MOCA. VIP $55 | $65 at the door, Stews and blues with the VIP experience! | Lounge in the tent next to the stage | 3 drink tickets | private bar | gourmet grub by the Chefs at Atlantic Shores | admission to MOCA. Children are welcome to attend, too! Ages 6 and under FREE. Ages 7-12 are $15.
Elizabeth River Project Benefit Concert, O'Connor Brewing Co., 12 - 5:00 pm, 211 W 24th St., Norfolk. Join ODU’s Student National Environmental Health Association to help raise money for the Elizabeth River Project. Featuring: Childz Play, Asphalt Jungle, Kaboombox, The Coast Collective. They’ll be raffles for multiple prizes including an Ibanez 4-string Bass Guitar.
Mikkeller Running Club Norfolk Run #16, The Birch, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, 1231 W Olney Rd., Norfolk. November edition. We run to drink. And eat waffles (Waffletina Pop-up Sunday Brunch). A perfect Sunday morning.
Veterans Open Mic Comedy Night, The Virginia Beer Company, 7:30 - 9:30 pm, 401 2nd St., Williamsburg. The Armed Services Arts Partnership (ASAP) and The Virginia Beer Company are excited to continue with our open mic series featuring veterans, service members, and military family members from the Greater Richmond and Hampton Roads Areas. These performances provide a platform for veteran artists to showcase their talents, express themselves, and have their voices heard in front of members of our local community! November’s open mic is scheduled for 8 PM on Sunday, November 6th at 401 and will be focus on stand-up comedy! Tickets to the show are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. 50% percent of all ticket sales and a portion of proceeds from the day’s beer sales will be donated back to ASAP. Doors open at 7:30 pm, show begins at 8 pm. To reserve your tickets, visit: classy.org/vbcnov16

Thu, Nov 10
Williamsburg Tasting Trail Craft Brewery Tour with Lunch, The Virginia Beer Company, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, 401 2nd St., Williamsburg. $54. The Historic Triangle has three incredible Craft breweries for you to visit in style aboard a luxury Kingsmill Resort Coach. We will depart from The Virginia Beer Company (401 Second Street, Williamsburg, VA) at 11am with our driver and guide aboard and head to AleWerks Brewery, for a lively discussion about beer and the history of beer, followed by a tour of the brewery, including sample a flight of beers. Next Stop, Brass Cannon Brewing to see their new tasting and taproom and enjoy sampling a flight. Then lunch at Second Street Bistro, a locals favorite since 1985. After lunch, we will return to Virginia Beer Company for our final visit. Enjoy this retro styled brewery and at your leisure and depart whenever you are finished. https://kiosk.eztix.co/kiosk-optimised/268172

Fri, Nov 11
YVBC Grand Re-Opener, Young Veterans Brewing Company, 3 - 11:00 pm, 2505 Horse Pasture Rd., Ste. 104, Virginia Beach. Join us here at the newly expanded taproom on November 11th, Veterans Day, for TWO major Young Veterans Brewing Co. events: Our Buy A Veteran A Beer (BAVAB) is back again this year, as usual! Between October 26th and November 11 you can buy a Veteran a beer for them to drink on Veterans Day. We will also be holding the Grand Re-Opener of our NEWLY EXPANDED TAPROOM! That’s right, if you didn’t know already, we’ve been expanding for the last 6 months and our taproom will finally be finished on Nov 11th! Come celebrate Veterans Day at YVBC! We will have more beer on tap than we ever have before!
Veterans Day at BMBC, The Bold Mariner Brewing Company, 4 - 9:00 pm, 2409 Bowdens Ferry Rd., Norfolk. Through the month of October until November 10th we will be running our Buy a Beer for a Veteran Campaign. Patrons have the opportunity to pre purchase a beer for a Veteran we ask that you fill out a card with your name and a short message. Cards and Beers will be distributed on November 11th to Veterans. Food by Karnage Asada.
Bountiful Brews & Bites at Jamestown Beach Event Park, 5:30 - 9:00 pm, 2205 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg. Celebrate a crisp fall evening with Bountiful Brews and Bites at Jamestown Beach Event Park! Enjoy this outdoor festival filled with food trucks, craft beer, wine and fun! There will be live music and fireworks to end the evening. All food and adult beverages will cost an additional fee - the $10 ticket is general admission for all ages. Children under five are free. Hot chocolate, bottled water and coffee will be free. Come enjoy a great evening with James City County! There will be many food trucks on site for you to choose from. Here are a few more helpful tips: Attendees may choose to bring blankets to view the fireworks. Strollers are permitted, but it is an outdoor event., so traversing the lawn may be challenging. Only service animals will be permitted. No outside food or beverage. Don’t miss this special evening!

Sat, Nov 12
Treasure Chest Fest Virginia Beach, Green Flash Brewing - Virginia Beach, 12 - 5:00 pm, 1209 Craft Lane, Virginia Beach. Join us for our largest and most anticipated rare beer event of the year! For the 3rd year in a row, Treasure Chest Fest will serve as a fundraiser for local Breast Cancer charity Susan G Komen for the Cure, Tidewater. The tropical Hawaiian Luau theme is back by popular demand so grab your best Tiki attire! Hawaiian shirts, grass skirts and retro-inspired island kitsch apparel encouraged. All tickets include food and beer pairings, commemorative glass and festival flair! Live music by Jesse Chong. Restaurants: DoG Street Pub | Home Republic | Karnage Asada | Lynnhaven Pub | Tubby’s Tavern | Y Not Italian | Jakes Smokehouse Bar-B-Que | My Yummy Goodness | Twisted Sisters Cupcakes & Sugar Shack Cafe. Specialty taps include: Treasure Chest IPA | Sepia Frumento | Blanc Tarte Barrique | Divine Belgique | Lustrous frumento w/ Mostra Coffee | Natura Morta Boysenberry | Nelson (Alpine) | Oculus Sauvage w/ Blackcurrant | Eloquent Frumento | Barroque Belgique | Ideal Belgique | Illuminated Frumento. Specialty casks include: West Coast IPA | Imperial IPA Duet (Alpine) | Hoppy Birthday (Alpine) + more to come. GET TICKETS:https://treasurechestfestvb.eventbrite.com/
Green Flash & Alpine Beer Pint Nite, 11th Street Taphouse Bar & Grille, 6 - 9:00 pm, 1011 Atlantic Ave., Virginia Beach. Welcome Green Flash & Alpine Beer to the neighborhood! We will have Passion Fruit Kicker, Sea to Sea Lager, Treasure Chest & Alpine Duet, Pure Hoppiness and Willy Vanilly!
Norfolk Bathrobe Bar Crawl, Business Papers Pickup @ 5:30 pm at Jack Browns, Crawl Hours 6-9 pm. Participating Restaurants: Norfolk Tap Room, Hell’s Kitchen, Brick Anchor Brew House , Scotty Quixx On Granby, FM Restaurant, Field Guide, The Barrel Room, Work Release. It’s how the Dude would want you to Roll. Celebrate the return of El Duderino White Russian Milk Stout with a new ritual. Pull out that bathrobe grandma gave you last Christmas and strut your stuff all along Granby St. in Downtown Norfolk! First you’ll pick up your business papers at Jack Browns. This postcard sized passport will lead along the mile stretch of Granby St. to five different stops. Each restaurant will have a unique sticker for you to collect. Fill up your passport and then redeem it at Work Release for a limited edition gift. Stay at Work Release for a performance of Dude-like proportions! The Royal We will be performing the soundtrack to The Big Lebowski while the Big Lebowski streams on the background projectors around the venue starting at 9:30 pm.
Bold Mariner 1 Year Birthday Bash, 12 - 9:00 pm, The Bold Mariner Brewing Company, 2409 Bowdens Ferry Rd., Norfolk. Join us for our 1st Birthday Celebration on Saturday November 12th. We will be releasing our winter seasonal Nighthawk, a Dark Saison that pours deep black followed by fruity, spicy and peppery aromas, chocolate and roasted flavors throughout. Limited Run Nighthawk T-Shirts will be on sale along with all our BMBC Swag. (P.S. Flannels are coming back!)  Live Music by: Who We Are Not, The Framers and Sir Lord Thomas.  Food by: The Grilled Cheese Academy - It’s All About The Cheese and Your Pie Norfolk / Ward’s Corner. The Bands will be playing and the beer will be flowing all day long. Bring the family and enjoy the season. The event is FREE! Family and pet friendly.

Sun, Nov 13
Grand Opening Party, Green Flash Brewing - Virginia Beach, 12 - 8:00 pm, 1209 Craft Lane, Virginia Beach. Don’t miss the official grand opening of our Virginia Beach tasting room at our new 100,000 barrel brewery. Be among the first to enjoy our new East Coast brewery and enjoy Green Flash beers at the source! This event will showcase all that Green Flash has to offer including our best beers, live music, awesome food pairings, local vendors, and more. Enjoy up to 30 beers on our state of the art taps featuring Green Flash favorite front line beers as well as seasonal, rare, and special releases. Step out to our expansive and shady beer garden to enjoy a bite from a local food truck and unwind. This party is open to the public, and we welcome everyone to join us in a toast to celebrate.
An Afternoon with The Veil Brewing, Esoteric, 2 - 8:00 pm, 501 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach. Yep…it’s really happening. The Veil Brewing is Officially spending an afternoon at Esoteric. We will serve a huge selection of their beers. The goal is to provide the closest experience to being @theveilbrewing room but combined with an #Esoteric experience. There will be SEVENTEEN different Veil beers on draft! That’s more than they even have in their tasting room! Special, one night only beer cocktails poured also. Curated food menu by our own Executive Chef Ian Hock. Tim Skirven, the man responsible for the sick branding on all @theveilbrewing designs and artwork will also be in house offering limited edition posters of above artwork. Come meet “The other Tim” and tell him what a rad job he does on @theveilbrewing So have some serious hangs with Veil staff (INCLUDING Brewers Matt Tarpey and Justin Anderson) + Eso staff and drink the most insane list of beers under one roof from @theveilbrewing Run tell your homies. No ressies, first come first serve so get here early! **This is NOT a ticketed event

Tue, Nov 15
Hardywood Beer Dinner, New River Taphouse, 1716 Pleasure House Road, Virginia Beach. Course beer dinner featuring Hardywood! Reserve soon to ensure your spot! Meals to include shrimp, lamb, duck, and more! 60$ per person. (757) 965-3612 | facebook@newrivertaphouse.com

Wed, Nov 16
2nd Annual Lickinghole Creek Beer Dinner, TRIANGLE, 6:45 - 9:00 pm, 601 Prince George Street, Williamsburg. TRIANGLE is thrilled to announce our 2nd Annual Beer Dinner with Lickinghole Creek Craft Brewery of Goochland, VA! Course 1: Spinach & Mushroom Ragout Ravioli with Toasted Walnut Butter
Pony Pasture Pilsner; Course 2: Seafood “Faux Paella” with La Calavera Catrina Tequila Barrel-Aged Tripel; Course 3: Papaya & Santa Claus Mellon Sorbet with Mango Habanero Brown Ale; Course 4: Espresso & Chili-Rubbed Beef Short Ribs, Smokey Potatoes au Gratin, Tri-Colored Carrots with Bourbon Barrel-Aged Coffee Obsession Stout, Course 5: Banana & Walnut Dulce de Leche Flan with Coconut Delight Rum Barrel-Aged Quadrupel 2016 World Beer Cup Silver Medal!  $55, All-Inclusive.

Wed, Nov 30
The Birch’s 7 Hours of Firestone Walker, The Birch, 5:00 pm - Midnight, 1231 W Olney Rd., Norfolk. a mini festival brought to you by The Birch. We will be hosting a mini tap takeover featuring some of Firestone Walker’s most delicious beers! We will also be tapping one of our own vintage kegs of Double DBA, a beer no longer in production. We will also be serving the beers in a special Firestone Walker glass. Their regional rep, Chris, will be in attendance! Tap List: Nitro Merlin, Agrestic, Union Jack, Double DBA, Luponic, Distortion #004. Bottle Pours: Firestone XIX, Sucaba, Parabola, Stickee Monkee, Velvet Merkin.

UPCOMING BREW/BEER FESTS:
Fri, Oct 28 - Masquerade In Ghent, 6 - 10:00 pm, the heart of Ghent on Colley Ave., between Shirley and Brandon Avenues, Norfolk. Are you ready for a Ghouling Good Time? Ghent’s largest Halloween street party and costume contest Masquerade in Ghent will take place Friday, Oct 28th from 6-10 pm. Show off your Halloween costume at the annual Costume Contest Parade. The parade starts at 6:30pm and judges will award cash prizes for “Best In Show,” “Best Family or Group,” and “Best Adult.” Prize packets will be awarded to “Best Pet Costume,” “Best Young Adult” (male & female ages 13-18 years old), “Best Child” (male & female ages 5-12), “Best Infant.” Register for free online at ghentnorfolk.org by Wednesday, October 26. There will be a $25 registration fee for entries submitted after October 26. After the parade, get ready for a monster mash with live music by Kaboombox. Plus, there will be activities for kids, refreshments and adult beverages. Masquerade in Ghent is free and open to the public. Ample parking can be found along the streets and parking lots. Don’t miss the frightfully, fun-tastic time at this year’s Masquerade in Ghent .and bring a friend because no one likes to scream alone!
Sun, Oct 30 - 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!

NOVEMBER 4 - 13, 2016: The 2016 Williamsburg Harvest Celebration 
Featuring over 30 culinary inspired events hosted in Williamsburg, Jamestown & Yorktown highlighting VA chefs, farmers, foragers, authors and beverage professionals. Come celebrate community and gathering together this Fall, all for a good cause. http://williamsburgharvestcelebration.com/
Featured Events:
Fri, Nov 4 - Chowderfest, Jamestown Beach Park, 6 - 9:00 pm, 2205 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg. Mark your calendars for this fun community event! Join us for live music and yummy chowders.all in the comfort of a warm, heated tent. Your ticket includes unlimited chowder tasting from over 12 of the area’s finest establishments including Fat Canary, Opus 9, Craft 31 and Waypoint, two drink tickets and live music. Get your tickets early as this event always sells out quickly!
Sat, Nov 5 - Lambs and Clams at The Williamsburg Winery, 6 - 9:00 pm, 5800 Wessex Hundred, Williamsburg. Renowned shepherd, Craig Rogers, from Border Springs Farm has partnered with Virginia’s premier oyster producer, Rappahannock Oyster Company, and will be bringing their storied feast to the Williamsburg Harvest Celebration. This can’t-miss event will mimic the pair’s annual party during which chefs gather to feast on lamb, shellfish, and local libations.
Tue, Nov 8 - Merchant’s Square Tapas Crawl, 6 - 8:30 pm, Merchants’ Square, Williamsburg. Join us for an evening of 'Taste of Merchant’s Square’, A dining tour of three of Williamsburg’s finest: The Cheese Shop, Berret’s Seafood Restaurant & Tap house Grill, and Hound’s Tale. Each location will feature a small plate selection and drink offering and are all within walking distance of each other in Merchant’s Square. $62, Tickets are limited! Crawl in no particular order.
Tue, Nov 8 - Craft Beer Dinner at the Water Street Grille, 6:30 - 9:30 pm, 323 Water St., Yorktown. Water Street Grille, an intimate place big on flavor and personality, and a Yorktown must-do, is offering 20 micro brews and a delicious tapas menu. Your evening will feature a four course tapas menu prepared by the culinary team paired with brews from a guest Virginia Brewery with conversation and libations while overlooking the York River.
Thu, Nov 10 - Yorktown Tapas Crawl, 6 - 8:30 pm, Riverwalk, Water St., Yorktown. Join us Thursday evening for 'A Taste of Riverwalk’, a dining tour of three of Yorktown’s finest: Riverwalk Restaurant, Water Street Grille & Umi Sushi.  Each restaurant will feature a small plate selection and drink offering and are all within walking distance of each other along the Yorktown waterfront. $62, Tickets are limited! Crawl in no particular order.
Fri, Nov 11 - Bountiful Brews and bites at Jamestown Beach Park, 5:30 - 9:00 pm, 2205 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg. Enjoy this outdoor festival filled with food trucks, craft beer and fun! There will be live music and fireworks to end the evening.  All food and adult beverages will cost an additional fee - the $10 ticket is general admission for all ages. Children under five are free. Hot chocolate, bottled water and coffee will be free. Come enjoy a great evening with James City County! There will be many food trucks on site for you to choose from. Meet friends and gather under the tent where you can sit back and relax. Here are a few more helpful tips. Attendees may choose to bring blankets to view the fireworks. Strollers are permitted, but it is an outdoor event., so traversing the lawn may be challenging. Only service animals will be permitted. No outside food or beverage.
Sat, Nov 12 - Alewerks Cask Celebration, Alewerks Brewing Company, 5:30 - 9:00 pm, 189 B Ewell Rd., Williamsburg. $34.50, Under 21 and Designated Drivers $11.50. Alewerks Brewing Company and friends invite you to savor authentic cask ale, beer as it was enjoyed for centuries. Modern brewers add modern twists to traditional methods allowing for one of a kind flavors never available again, such as our classic Chesapeake Pale Ale conditioned with the addition of Tangelo Peel or the Tavern Brown Ale matured with an extra dose of hops or oak chips, or both! Food trucks, live entertainment and more complement an exciting evening at Williamsburg’s favorite brewery. Beer samples and live music included in price. Food Trucks are a la carte. Parking available on site.
Sun, Nov 13 - Distinction Magazine’s Oyster Roast at Yorktown with Bluegrass, 1 - 4:00 pm, Yorktown Freight Shed, 331 Water St., Yorktown. Spend your afternoon sipping and sampling while overlooking the York River. Featuring oysters from all eight regions in VA with the oyster growers on hand manning stations. A representative from the Virginia Oyster Trail will discuss the oysters of Virginia plus learn about recycling oyster shells. We will have fried, roasted and fresh shucked oysters and oyster stew, VA ham biscuits and desserts from Carrot Tree Kitchens. Plus enjoy Bluegrass music, craft beer, wine from the Colonial Wine Trail, and cider all from Virginia. $63

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