UPCOMING BEER FESTS AND CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL FORECAST

Fri, Jul 7 - Summer Brew Fest, hosted by Norfolk Festevents, 5 - 9:00 pm, Town Point Park, 201 Waterside Dr., Norfolk. Loosen the tie or take off the heels and meet your friends to sample more than 36 beers from around the country. Summer BrewFest is the perfect, laid-back way to celebrate the end of the work week with a nautical happy hour and live entertainment along the Elizabeth River. $25 for 10 sampling tickets, sampling cup and a wristband: Wristband required for sampling, Additional sampling tickets are $2 each, Sampling tickets will be sold until 8:45 pm, Sampling tickets can be redeemed until 9:00 pm. Website: http://bit.ly/SummerBrewFest

Sat, Jul 8 - Red, White and Brew LAGERfest, Back Bay Brewing, 4 - 8:30 pm, 614 Norfolk Ave., Virginia Beach. Our 2nd Annual Red, White and Brew Summer Lager festival is July 8th! WE’RE BRINGING THE LAGER BACK! Event Features: Food trucks, Live Music, Stellar Beer-and maybe even a collaboration or two! More details coming soon!

Fri, Jul 21 - Ocean View Brews on the Bay, Ocean View Beach Park, 6 - 9:30 pm, . Matched with this week’s popular Friday after-work music series, “Thank Goodness It’s Ocean View” Beach Music Concert Series at Ocean View Beach Park on the Chesapeake Bay, featuring ‘The Deloreans’ live on stage. Craft Beer  Sampling Package - $15 for wristband, 4 oz sampling cup and 5 tickets redeemable for samples; 16 oz Pint - $8 for wristband and 4 tickets redeemable for a pint cup; Additional tickets - $2 (must have a cup and wristband to sample); Tickets will be sold until 9:15 pm; Sampling tickets can be redeemed until 9:30 pm; No refunds; You must be at least 21 years old to purchase or consume alcoholic beverages.

Sun, Aug 6 - Whistle Belly: A Virginia Beer & More festival, presented by the Junior Woman’s Club of Williamsburg. Save the Date - More to come. Crafted by DoG Street Pub & presented by the Junior Woman’s Club of Williamsburg. 30 breweries, 80 beers, delicious eats and an all-day VIP area (limited tickets for VIP). Get VIP Access tickets to enjoy exclusive beers. Raffle of gifts from breweries & local businesses. Food by DoG Street Pub, Trellis Bar & Grill, Blue Talon Bistro & The Catering Company. Tickets available at www.whistlebelly.com & at Hair of the DoG Bottle Shop. Buy in advance and save up to $10. Advance Tickets: General Admission Food & Drink, $50; General Admission Food Only, $20; General Admission Drink Only, $40; VIP Access Food & Drink, $70. Proceeds benefit local non-profits and scholarships to high school students via the JWCW.

Sat, Aug 12 - Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival - Virginia Beach, Hunt Club Farm, 12 - 6:00 pm, 2388 London Bridge Rd., Virginia Beach. Expect this year to be bigger and better than ever! New expanded floorplan, so it’s not so crowded. All guests receive a Souvenir Glass for tastings, and the first 200 Guests in line for EACH SESSION receive a FREE “COLLECTIBLE BBBQ” Bag to celebrate the show. Unlimited Beer and Bourbon Tastings as you stroll from table to table and tent to tent. There are 40 Bourbons and 60 Beers on Tap. Enjoy, but please drink responsibly. BBQ Galore! Enjoy the great barbeque selection; pulled pork from whole hogs, ribs, brisket, chickens, sausages and any fixins’ you could imagine. We’ll keep the portions heavy and the prices low. BBQ is ala carte. Enjoy Seminars in the Tasting Theater with Master Distillers, Brewmasters, and Pit Masters from the Deep South. Listen To Live Rock & Blues Music and great Bluegrass on The Main Stage. Browse Cool Exhibits of Brewerania, Hot sauces, bbq accessories, and more.

Sat, Aug 19 - TAP! TAP! Craft Beer Festival, Greenbrier Farms, 2 - 7:00 pm, 225 Sign Pine Rd., Chesapeake. Chesapeake Virginia’s First Craft Beer Festival, now on its THIRD year. Unlimited free samples of over 30 beers available until 6 pm. Food available for sale from your favorite local food trucks. Entertainment by award winning local bands. Benefiting the children of Maison Fortune Orphanage in Haiti. (Event Held Rain or Shine. No Refunds) Tickets will be available online June 1, 2017. www.taptapfest.org

Sat, Aug 26 - Neptune’s Coastal Craft Beer Festival, Hosted by Virginia Beach Neptune Festival, 1 - 6:00 pm, 3001 Atlantic Ave., Virginia Beach. Neptune’s Park will be transformed into a craft beer lover’s haven, featuring local Virginia beers and cask ales, as well national and regional craft beers. Enjoy over 65 beers from 30 breweries, live music, food trucks, and more!  http://neptunefestival.ticketmob.com/event.cfm?cart&showTimingID=159059

Sat, Sep 9 - 5th Annual 757 Battle of the Beers 2017, Hosted by Beach Ambassadors, 1 - 6:00 pm, Hunt Club Farm, 2388 London Bridge Rd., Virginia Beach. This year’s 757 Battle of the Beers is presented by The Whiskey Kitchen and Beach Ambassadors. This is the only festival in Hampton Roads that features every local 757 Craft Brewery as they battle it out to win in different beer categories - with 100% of the proceeds go to local Hampton Roads charities! Each year, local breweries put their best brews on tap and are rated by an official beer tasting panel and by attendees of the event to see which beer is the best in the 7-5-7. The one-of-a-kind event features live music, food, tastings of every beer (two beers from each brewery!), corn hole, giant beer pong, and more! This event is in its 5th year - and the battle will be bigger and better than ever before! Tickets now available: https://beachambassadors.myshopify.com/collections/tickets

Sat, Sep 16 - Virginia Beach Oktoberfest, Wasserhund Brewing Company, 12 - 5:00 pm, 1805 Laskin Road, Virginia beach. Join us for the biggest German Beer Festival in Hampton Roads. Local German Style Craft Beer, German food, Music, games and more! Your ticket gets you a plastic commemorative stein and beers from every brewery pouring! An upgraded ticket gets you a glass commemorative full liter stein and beers from every brewery pouring! **ORDER BEFORE 8/12 AND WE WILL PERSONALIZE YOUR STEIN!

Sat, Sep 16 - Virginia Craft Beer & Wine Festival, Portsmouth Pavilion, 2 - 6:00 pm, 16 Crawford Cir., Portsmouth. The 4th Annual Portsmouth Pavilion Virginia Craft Beer and Wine Festival is back at The Pavilion on Saturday, September 16! Enjoy unlimited samplings of Virginia’s finest craft beers and wines, live music, and great eats.  http://www.ticketmaster.com/virginia-craft-beer-and-wine-portsmouth-pavilion-portsmouth-va/venueartist/8725/2024405

Sat, Sep 23 - 5th Annual Ribtoberfest & Southern Foodways, Noon - 8:00 pm, Town Point Park, Downtown Norfolk Waterfront. We’re celebrating what’s below the Mason-Dixon along the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront!  Now in its 5th 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! The Craft Beer Garden will feature over 35 brews from local, regional and international breweries. See ticket prices and sampling packages at https://festevents.org/events/2016-season-events/ribtoberfest2/craft-beer-garden/

Sat, Oct 7 - Crawlin’ Crab 5K and Craft Brew Fest, 8:30 am - 11:00 pm, Hampton Roads Convention Center, 1610 Coliseum Dr., Hampton. Celebrate your 5K and Half Marathon finish this year at a Craft Brew Fest / Post Race Party on Saturday, October 7th and Sunday, October 8th immediately following your race outside the Hampton Roads Convention Center. Enjoy live music, delicious Kickin’ Corn and Crab Chowder from Baker’s Crust and ice cold brews. More details coming soon! http://crawlincrabhalf.com/

Sat/Sun, Oct 21/22 - Virginia Beach Craft Beer Festival, 31st Street Park, 1 - 6:00 pm, Atlantic Ave., Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Over 50 craft beers from over 25 breweries will be available for sampling at the Virginia Beach Craft Beer Festival.  Tickets include unlimited sampling, a commemorative cup, and live entertainment. A limited number of tickets will be available each day. It is not recommended that children attend this event.  It is designed to be a 21+ festival. https://www.beachstreetusa.com/festivals/virginia-beach-craft-beer-festival

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UPCOMING BEER FESTS AND FESTIVAL FORECAST

Fri-Sun, Jun 23-25 - 28th Annual Bayou Boogaloo Music & Cajun Food Festival, Town Point Park, Downtown Norfolk Waterfront. From New Orleans to the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront, two stages featuring national recording artists providing diverse cultural musical entertainment. This is the most authentic food and music festival in the nation. No Bayou celebration would be complete without the mouthwatering Cajun delicacies prepared by authentic Louisiana inspired chefs. Festival guests are in for a real treat as they feast on fresh crawfish straight from Louisiana, jambalaya, gumbo, etouffee, alligator, muffuletta, andouille, and beignets; plus festival favorites like sno balls (discovered in New Orleans, by the way!), root beer floats, smoothies, Italian water ice, glazed nuts, kettle korn and funnel cake. Wash it all down with a variety of cold beverages including a fine selection of beers straight from New Orleans’ own Abita Brewing Company as well as New Orleans-born Southern Comfort Hurricanes. https://festevents.org/events/2017-season-events/bayouboogaloo/

Sat, Jul 8 - Red, White and Brew LAGERfest, Back Bay Brewing, 4 - 8:30 pm, 614 Norfolk Ave., Virginia Beach. Our 2nd Annual Red, White and Brew Summer Lager festival is July 8th! WE’RE BRINGING THE LAGER BACK! Event Features: Food trucks, Live Music, Stellar Beer-and maybe even a collaboration or two! More details coming soon!

Fri, Jul 21 - Ocean View Brews on the Bay, Ocean View Beach Park, 6 - 9:30 pm, . Matched with this wwek’s popular Friday after-work music series, “Thank Goodness It’s Ocean View” Beach Music Concert Series at Ocean View Beach Park on the Chesapeake Bay, featuring ‘The Deloreans’ live on stage. Craft Beer  Sampling Package - $15 for wristband, 4 oz sampling cup and 5 tickets redeemable for samples; 16 oz Pint - $8 for wristband and 4 tickets redeemable for a pint cup; Additional tickets - $2 (must have a cup and wristband to sample); Tickets will be sold until 9:15 pm; Sampling tickets can be redeemed until 9:30 pm; No refunds; You must be at least 21 years old to purchase or consume alcoholic beverages.

Sun, Aug 6 - Whistle Belly: A Virginia Beer & More festival, presented by the Junior Woman’s Club of Williamsburg. Save the Date - More to come. Crafted by DoG Street Pub & presented by the Junior Woman’s Club of Williamsburg. 30 breweries, 80 beers, delicious eats and an all-day VIP area (limited tickets for VIP). Get VIP Access tickets to enjoy exclusive beers. Raffle of gifts from breweries & local businesses. Food by DoG Street Pub, Trellis Bar & Grill, Blue Talon Bistro & The Catering Company. Tickets available at www.whistlebelly.com & at Hair of the DoG Bottle Shop. Buy in advance and save up to $10. Advance Tickets: General Admission Food & Drink, $50; General Admission Food Only, $20; General Admission Drink Only, $40; VIP Access Food & Drink, $70. Proceeds benefit local non-profits and scholarships to high school students via the JWCW.

Sat, Aug 12 - Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival - Virginia Beach, Hunt Club Farm, 12 - 6:00 pm, 2388 London Bridge Rd., Virginia Beach. Expect this year to be bigger and better than ever! New expanded floorplan, so it’s not so crowded. All guests receive a Souvenir Glass for tastings, and the first 200 Guests in line for EACH SESSION receive a FREE “COLLECTIBLE BBBQ” Bag to celebrate the show. Unlimited Beer and Bourbon Tastings as you stroll from table to table and tent to tent. There are 40 Bourbons and 60 Beers on Tap. Enjoy, but please drink responsibly. BBQ Galore! Enjoy the great barbeque selection; pulled pork from whole hogs, ribs, brisket, chickens, sausages and any fixins’ you could imagine. We’ll keep the portions heavy and the prices low. BBQ is ala carte. Enjoy Seminars in the Tasting Theater with Master Distillers, Brewmasters, and Pit Masters from the Deep South. Listen To Live Rock & Blues Music and great Bluegrass on The Main Stage. Browse Cool Exhibits of Brewerania, Hot sauces, bbq accessories, and more.

Sat, Aug 19 - TAP! TAP! Craft Beer Festival, Greenbrier Farms, 2 - 7:00 pm, 225 Sign Pine Rd., Chesapeake. Chesapeake Virginia’s First Craft Beer Festival, now on its THIRD year. Unlimited free samples of over 30 beers available until 6 pm. Food available for sale from your favorite local food trucks. Entertainment by award winning local bands. Benefiting the children of Maison Fortune Orphanage in Haiti. (Event Held Rain or Shine. No Refunds) Tickets will be available online June 1, 2017. www.taptapfest.org

Sat, Aug 26 - Neptune’s Coastal Craft Beer Festival, Hosted by Virginia Beach Neptune Festival, 1 - 6:00 pm, 3001 Atlantic Ave., Virginia Beach. Neptune’s Park will be transformed into a craft beer lover’s haven, featuring local Virginia beers and cask ales, as well national and regional craft beers. Enjoy over 65 beers from 30 breweries, live music, food trucks, and more!  http://neptunefestival.ticketmob.com/event.cfm?cart&showTimingID=159059

Sat, Sep 9 - 5th Annual 757 Battle of the Beers 2017, Hosted by Beach Ambassadors, 1 - 6:00 pm, Hunt Club Farm, 2388 London Bridge Rd., Virginia Beach. This year’s 757 Battle of the Beers is presented by The Whiskey Kitchen and Beach Ambassadors. This is the only festival in Hampton Roads that features every local 757 Craft Brewery as they battle it out to win in different beer categories - with 100% of the proceeds go to local Hampton Roads charities! Each year, local breweries put their best brews on tap and are rated by an official beer tasting panel and by attendees of the event to see which beer is the best in the 7-5-7. The one-of-a-kind event features live music, food, tastings of every beer (two beers from each brewery!), corn hole, giant beer pong, and more! This event is in its 5th year - and the battle will be bigger and better than ever before! Tickets now available: https://beachambassadors.myshopify.com/collections/tickets

Sat, Sep 16 - Virginia beach Oktoberfest, wasserhund Brewing Company, 12 - 5:00 pm, 1805 Laskin Road, Virginia beach. Join us for the biggest German Beer Festival in Hampton Roads. Local German Style Craft Beer, German food, Music, games and more! Your ticket gets you a plastic commemorative stein and beers from every brewery pouring! An upgraded ticket gets you a glass commenmorative full liter stein and beers from every brewery pouring! **ORDER BEFORE 8/12 AND WE WILL PERSONALIZE YOUR STEIN!

Sat, Sep 23 - 5th Annual Ribtoberfest & Southern Foodways, Noon - 8:00 pm, Town Point Park, Downtown Norfolk Waterfront. We’re celebrating what’s below the Mason-Dixon along the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront!  Now in its 5th 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! The Craft Beer Garden will feature over 35 brews from local, regional and international breweries. See ticket prices and sampling packages at https://festevents.org/events/2016-season-events/ribtoberfest2/craft-beer-garden/

Sat, Oct 7 - Crawlin’ Crab 5K and Craft Brew Fest, 8:30 am - 11:00 pm, Hampton Roads Convention Center, 1610 Coliseum Dr., Hampton. Celebrate your 5K and Half Marathon finish this year at a Craft Brew Fest / Post Race Party on Saturday, October 7th and Sunday, October 8th immediately following your race outside the Hampton Roads Convention Center. Enjoy live music, delicious Kickin’ Corn and Crab Chowder from Baker’s Crust and ice cold brews. More details coming soon! http://crawlincrabhalf.com/

Sat/Sun, Oct 21/22 - Virginia Beach Craft Beer Festival, 31st Street Park, 1 - 6:00 pm, Atlantic Ave., Viginia Beach Oceanfront. Over 50 craft beers from over 25 breweries will be available for sampling at the Virginia Beach Craft Beer Festival.  Tickets include unlimited sampling, a commemorative cup, and live entertainment. A limited number of tickets will be available each day. It is not recommended that children attend this event.  It is designed to be a 21+ festival. https://www.beachstreetusa.com/festivals/virginia-beach-craft-beer-festival

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LOCAL CRAFT BREWERIES IN TIDEWATER VIRGINIA

Sorry - Dealing with a Family emergency so the list of Weekly Brew Events has been suspended

SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BREWERY - 25 Local Craft Breweries, with more on the way!!!

(Scroll down for listing of local Growler Fill/Bottle Shops)

NORFOLK (8):

O'Connor Brewing Company, 211 W. 24th Street, Norfolk 
We are a mighty yet humble craft brewery located in an “industrial section” of Norfolk’s Ghent neighborhood/district. Our mission is to create an original, world-class craft beer experience for all beer lovers through our innovative, evolving products and services while supporting our local communities. Cheers!  http://oconnorbrewing.com/ 
Tasting Room Hours: Mon-Wed 3-9:00 pm, Thu-Fri 3-10:00 pm, Sat 12-10:00 pm, Sun 12-7:00 pm

Smartmouth Brewing Company, 1309 Raleigh Avenue #300, Norfolk 
Epiphany and barley were not-so-secret ingredients that led our president, Porter Hardy, to take Smartmouth from homebrew experimentation to one of the Southeast’s most promising startup breweries. After years of bottled up dreaming finally came to a head, he’s traded his briefcase and corner office for pint glasses and tap handles, and now, with help from inspired brewers and a collection of like-minded investors/friends, Smartmouth is ready to please palettes anywhere that’ll have us.  http://smartmouthbrewing.com/ 
Tasting Room Hours: Wed-Fri 4:30-9:00 pm, Sat 12-7:00 pm, Sun 1-5:00 pm

The Bold Mariner Brewing Company, 2409 Bowden’s Ferry Rd., Norfolk 
Bold Mariner Brewing Company, brewing traditional styles of quality craft ales for you.  www.boldmariner.com 
Taproom Hours: Wed-Thu 5-9:00 pm, Fri 4-9:00 pm, Sat 12-9:00 pm, Sun 12-6:00 pm

Coelacanth Brewing Company - CBC, 760 W 22nd St, Norfolk 
We are many things: A family-owned & independent brewery dedicated to the craft of brewing; A gathering place for locals and visitors; A venue for artists and musicians to showcase their talents; A painstaking, labor-of-love renovation of a derelict warehouse, and so much more. Offering unique takes on classic styles, Coelacanth will be your new favorite place to try interesting, hand-crafted ales & lagers in a relaxing atmosphere.  www.coelacanth.com 
Taproom Hours: Wed 4:30-8:00 pm, Thu 4:30-9:00 pm, Fri 4:30-10:00 pm, Sat 12-10:00 pm, Sun 1-7:00 pm (last call 30 minutes before closing)

Rip Rap Brewing Company, 116 E 25th St., Norfolk 
We are a Microbrewery in Norfolk, VA. Rip Rap Brewing Co is the brainchild of ‘Liam Bell and Ben McElroy. The two met at the Coast Guard Academy and were both stationed on the same cutter after graduating. After departing the ship, they picked up home brewing beer as a hobby that quickly spun out of control.  http://www.riprapbrewing.com 
Taproom hours: Thu-Fri - 5 to 10:00 pm-ish, Sat Noon to 10:00 pm-ish, Sun 1 to 7:00 pm-ish

Two Fathers Beer Company, 5714 Curlew Dr., Norfolk 
We are a wholesale beer company located in Norfolk, Virginia.  www.twofathersbeer.com 
No Taproom

BenchTop Brewing Company, 1129 Boissevain Ave., Norfolk
BenchTop Brewing is a craft brewery in Norfolk, Virginia. Hand crafted innovative ales that blend scientific precision and creativity.  www.benchtopbrewing.com
Taproom Hours: Wed 5-9:00 pm, Thu 5-9:00 pm, Fri 5-10:00 pm, Sat 11:00 am-10:00 pm, Sun 11:00 am-6:00 pm

Bearded Bird Brewing Company, 727 Granby St., Norfolk
A full service brewery with tasting room, as well as Hampton Roads Virginia’s first ever co-op brewery. We look to unite local home brewers and help those interested in taking their craft to the next level. Not interested in brewing but still want to be a part of the community? Fear not, for a low yearly or even monthly contribution not only are you able to help support the brewery but enjoy the perks of our success, with our brew members benefits program. From exclusive tasting events, to special discounts just to say thanks.  http://beardedbirdbrewing.com/
Taproom Hours: Tue-Thu 4-9:00 pm, Fri 3-9:00 pm, Sat 11:00 am-9:00 pm, Sun 11:00 am-7:00 pm

VIRGINIA BEACH (9):

Reaver Beach Brewing Company, 1505 Taylor Farm Rd., Virginia Beach
We’re proud of what we create here and love nothing more than sharing our passion with others.  www.reaverbeach.com 
Taproom Hours: Tue-Fri 3-9:00 pm, Sat 12-9:00 pm, Sun 1-6:00 pm

Young Veterans Brewing Company, 2505 Horse Pasture Rd., Virginia Beach 
High Speed - High Quality. Veteran Owned and Operated.  www.yvbc.com 
Tasting Hours: Tue-Thu 1500-2000, Fri 1500-2300, Sat 1200-2300, Sun 1500-2000 
Military Discount - 15% with valid ID

Back Bay Brewing Company, 614 Norfolk Ave., Virginia Beach 
Founded in 2011 by a group of Virginia Beach friends, with deep roots in Virginia Beach’s Back Bay, who all share their passion for beer and the outdoors.  www.backbaybrewingco.com 
Taproom Hours: Tue-Thu 3-10 pm, Fri/Sat 12 pm-12 am, Sun 12-6 pm

Pleasure House Brewing, 3025 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach 
At Pleasure House Brewing we are passionate about two things: making great beer and serving our community!  www.pleasurehousebrewing.com
Hours: Mon-Thu 3-10:00 pm, Fri-Sat 12-11:00 pm, Sun 12-10:00 pm 
Half-price growler fills will be in effect as always for the first & last hour of each day! And now Crowlers! Any of our draft beers to go, plus special releases (on or off premise), in Huge 32 oz. cans!!! Plus, bring your empty Crowlers (ours or anyone else’s) to PHB and receive $1 off your tab.

Wasserhund Brewing Company, 1805 Laskin Road, Suite 102, Virginia Beach 
Wasserhund (meaning “water dog” in German) Brewing Company was born from a love of the beach, dogs, and German beer. We aspire to bring the German beer culture to Virginia Beach in the best way; by brewing the highest quality ales, lagers, and meads and providing the environment to enjoy them with family, friends, and strangers.  www.wasserhundbrewing.com 
Taproom Hours: Mon-Thu 12 - 10:00 pm, Fri-Sat 12:00 pm - 12:00 am, Sun 12 - 10:00 pm

Commonwealth Brewing Company, 2444 Pleasure House Rd., Virginia Beach 
An artisanal, local family owned craft brewery located in the former Chesapeake Beach Volunteer Fire and Rescue site. At Commonwealth Brewing Company, we believe that beer should be adventurous, diverse, extremely drinkable, and sometimes even wild. We think there is a beer for everyone and find no greater pleasure than when our craft beguiles a friend to try something new. We uphold rustic farmhouse traditions, huge hop American styles, and the complex depths of wild fermentations.  www.commonwealthbrewingcompany.com
Taproom Hours: Mon-Wed 3-10 pm, Thu 3-11 pm, Fri 3 pm-12 am, Sat 11 am-12 am, Sun 11 am-10 pm

Home Republic, 328 Laskin Road, Virginia Beach 
A locally owned brewpub, restaurant, and wine shop. Our mission is to make every customer feel at home by sharing our passion for good beer, wine, and food. We serve our own beer, brewed on-site, locally brewed beers on draft, and bottled beers from around the world.  http://www.homerepublicvabeach.com/
Hours: Mon-Wed 3-10 pm, Thu 3-11 pm, Fri 3 pm-Midnight, Sat 11 am-Midnight, Sun 11 am-10 pm

Gordon Biersch, The Town Center of Virginia Beach, 4561 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach
Located in the new Virginia Beach Town Center, Gordon Biersch offers fresh handcrafted beer and premium, made from scratch food, all served up in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Our free standing brewery restaurant features main and private dining.
gordonbiersch.com 
Hours: Mon-Thu 11 am - 11 pm, Fri-Sat 11 am -2 am, Sun 11 am - 10 pm

Green Flash Brewing Company East, 1209 Craft Lane, Virginia Beach
From humble beginnings came true enlightenment for this leading San Diego-based brewery. Mike and Lisa Hinkley established Green Flash in 2002. Come visit our tasting room and beer garden in Virginia Beach. 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 beer garden to enjoy a bite from a local food truck and unwind. Our Virginia Beach location features a 100,000 barrel brewery, and we welcome you to enjoy Green Flash beers at the source. http://www.greenflashbrew.com/virginia-beach/ 
Taproom Hours: Mon-Thu 12 - 8:00 pm, Fri-Sat 12 - 10:00 pm, Sun 12 - 8:00 pm

Coming Soon:

Deadline Brewing Project, 2272 W. Great Neck Rd., Suite 2268, Virginia Beach
Deadline Brewing is a new, startup craft beer brewery specializing in unique, flavorful beers. Opening 2017

Farm House Brewing, Kempsville

CHESAPEAKE (1):

Big Ugly Brewing Company, 1296 S. Battlefield Blvd, Chesapeake 
Big, Bold, Barrel-aged Beers. Big Ugly is Chesapeake’s first microbrewery. We plan on revolutionizing our town one beer at a time. www.biguglybrewing.com
Taproom Hours: Wed-Thu 5-9 pm, Fri 3-10 pm, Sat 12-10 pm, Sun 12-4 pm

PORTSMOUTH (0):

Coming Soon:

MoMac Brewing Company, 3228 Academy Ave., Portsmouth
Craft Micro Brewery opening July 2017.  http://momacbrewing.com/

SUFFOLK (0):

Coming Soon:

Brick & Mortar Brewing Company

SMITHFIELD (1):

Wharf Hill Brewing Company, 25 Main Street, Smithfield 
WHBC is now a full-service restaurant, bar, and craft brewery that also offers an event space for special functions. We feature beers brewed by our Brewmaster, Greg Bullis. We brew beer, cook food, and keep you warm and dry.  http://wharfhillbrewing.com/
Hours: Mon-Thu 11:30 am - 11 pm, Fri-Sat 11:30 am - Midnight, Sun 11:30 -10 pm 
Kitchen closes 9 pm Sun-Thu, 9:30 pm Fri-Sat

HAMPTON (3):

St. George Brewing Company, 204 Challenger Way, Hampton 
We are the Oldest Hampton Roads Craft Brewery. We produce traditional beers w/one-off’s in the mix.  www.stgbeer.com 
Tap Room Hours: Mon 10 am - 5 pm, Tue 10 am - 8 pm, Wed-Thu 10 am - 5 pm, Fri 10 am - 8 pm, Sat 10 am - 4 pm
Retail and Tastings Mon through Sat. Brewery Tours Wed through Sat.

The Oozlefinch Craft Brewery, 81 Patch Rd., Fort Monroe, Hampton 
Craft brewery serving the Hampton Roads, Virginia, community on Historic Fort Monroe.  http://www.oozlefinchbeers.com/
Taproom Hours: Mon-Thu 1-9 pm, Fri-Sat 1-11 pm, Sun 1-9 pm

Bull Island Brewing Company, 758 Settlers Landing Rd., Hampton
Hampton’s oldest (and only) waterfront brewery is now open offering fine ales and a superior atmosphere. For now you can pack a picnic lunch/dinner or order in from local establishments as we work on our own kitchen.  http://www.bullislandbrewing.com/
Taproom hours: Mon 4 - 11:30 pm, Tue-Wed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm, Thu-Sat 11:00 am - 11:00 pm, Sun 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

NEWPORT NEWS (2):

Tradition Brewing Company, 700 Thimble Shoals Blvd., Ste. 103, Newport News
Tradition is the first craft brewery to open its doors in Newport News. Head Brewer Dan Powell joined forces with four craft beer enthusiasts, all born and raised in Newport News, who united to open this brewery in their hometown. The classic environment invites folks to reunite with friends and family to celebrate the Tradition of blending exceptional beers with amazing experiences.  http://traditionbrewing.com/
Tap Room Hours: Tue-Thu 4-9 pm, Fri 4-10 pm, Sat 12-10 pm, Sun 12-6 pm

BJ’s Restaurant Brewhouse Newport News, 12090 Jefferson Ave. #1400, Newport News
We’re the place to go when you’re looking for amazing craft beer, delicious pizza selections, and an extensive menu of high quality food-all in a fun, casual, accommodating setting.  http://www.bjsrestaurants.com/locations/va/newport-news
Hours: Mon-Thu 11 am - 12 am, Fri-Sat 11 am - 1 am, Sun 11 am - 12 am

WILLIAMSBURG (3):

Alewerks Brewing Company, 189-B Ewell Road, Williamsburg 
Established in 2006 and located in the heart of the early colonies in Williamsburg, Virginia, we have rolled out a broad range of beer offerings and quickly established a reputation for fine beer. We operate a direct fired brick-clad Peter Austin brew house and ferment all our beers in state-of-the-art conical fermenters.  http://alewerks.com/ 
Taproom Hours: Mon-Sat Noon - 9 pm, Sun Noon - 6 pm

Brass Cannon Brewing, (New Location) 5476 Mooretown Road, Williamsburg 
Founded by enthusiastic home brewers, Brass Cannon Brewing is a craft brewery dedicated to the production of high quality brews for sale on tap. We currently offer 6 quality brews at our tap room. We usually have 4 year-round offerings, 1 seasonal and 1 langrage tap that changes whenever we feel like it.  www.brasscannonbrewing.com
Taproom Hours: Mon-Tue 12 - 7:00 pm, Wed Closed, Thu-Sat 12 - 9:00 pm, Sun 12 - 7:00 pm

The Virginia Beer Company, 401 Second St., Williamsburg 
We are a former financial analyst, a former consultant, and a former high school teacher turned professional brewer joining forces to open a community-based and philanthropy-focused force for good in the form of a brewery! We’ll have plenty of beers and plenty of cheers ready and waiting for everyone. http://www.VirginiaBeerCo.com
Hours: Wed 4-9 pm, Thu 3-9 pm, Fri 12-9:30 pm, Sat 11 am-9:30 pm, Sun 12-7 pm

LOCAL GROWLER FILL/BOTTLE SHOPS

NORFOLK:

bottleBOX craft beer to-go, 325B W 21st St., Norfolk
bottleBOX is a retail craft beer store featuring 12 rotating taps and an extensive bottle selection. Let us fill your growler with your favorite local brew or exciting seasonal selection.  http://www.bottlebox.beer/
Hours: Sun-Thu Noon to 8 pm, Fri-Sat Noon to 10 pm

exception(Ale) Growler Fills and Gourmet, 2000 Colonial Ave., # 6, Norfolk
exception(Ale) is a 41 tap growler fill, bottle shop and gourmet food store. Sought after craft beer, artisanal cheeses, and all things beer.  http://www.exgrowlers.com/
Hours: Mon-Tue 3 - 9:00 pm, Wed-Thu 12 - 9:00 pm, Fri-Sat 12 - 10:00 pm, Sun 12 - 6:00 pm

VIRGINIA BEACH:

Mix It Up Growlers, Flights & Pints, 2973 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach
Mix it Up is a new local business that is dedicated to providing customers convenience, new and unique products and personalized service. Mix it Up is the first of its kind in Hampton Roads providing drink mixers, craft beer, import and domestic beers and wine.  http://www.mixitupvirginiabeach.com/
Hours: Mon-Thu 11 am-10 pm, Fri-Sat 11 am-12 am, Sun 11 am-8 pm

Bottlecraft Virginia Beach, 1560 Laskin Rd., suite 156, Virginia Beach
Bottlecraft Beer Shop and Tasting Room is a boutique beer shop that curates the best local, domestic and international craft beer. http://www.bottlecraftbeer.com/
Hours: Mon-Wed 12 - 10 pm, Thu-Fri 12 pm - 12 am, Sat 11 am - 12 am, Sun 11 am - 10 pm

Grape & Gourmet, 4000 Virginia Beach Blvd., Ste. 180, Virginia Beach
Grape & Gourmet is your local, independent wine & microbrew beer store serving Virginia Beach and all of Tidewater. With over 1000 different wines and 800 different microbrews from all around the world, all priced for you to enjoy, let us help you find the right wine or beer for you.  http://www.grapeandgourmet.com/
Hours: Mon-Sat 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

SMITHFIELD:

Bon Vivant Wine & Brew Smithfield, 1504 S Church St.,Smithfield
Bon Vivant Market offers personal service in a casual and local atmosphere for…~Great Wine~World Class Beer~Gift Baskets~Cigars~Glassware and Accessories~And So Much More!  http://www.bonvivantmarket.com/
Hours: Mon-Thu 11:00 am - 6:00 pm, Fri 11:00 am - 7:00 pm, Sat 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

SUFFOLK:

Great Bottles LLC, 1901 Governors Pointe Dr., Suffolk
An eclectic collection of wine, imported beer, friends, wine classes and tastings, cigars, whole bean coffee, cheese, and did we mention fun?  Great Bottles wants to be your wine and craft beer destination! New wines and craft beer are selected weekly from tastings with over fifteen distributors, so there is always something new to try and love.  http://www.greatbottlesva.com/
Hours: Tue-Fri 11:00 am - 6:30 pm, Sat 11:00 - 5:00 pm

WILLIAMSBURG:

Hair of the DoG Bottle Shop, 401 W Duke of Gloucester St., Williamsburg 
Take DoG Street Pub home with you. Wide selection of Virginia, imported and domestic craft beers. cocktail mixers & supplies. Gourmet foods.  http://www.hairofthedogbottleshop.com/
Hours: Sun-Thu 11:30 am - 8:00 pm, Fri-Sat 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

The Wine Seller in Williamsburg, 4680-15 Monticello Avenue, Williamsburg
We love great wine… and beer, cheese, and cigars. Become a fan, share your tastes, read our wine reviews, and stop by our FREE weekly tastings to give some great vino a try for yourself.  http://www.grapesbythecrate.com/
Hours: Fri 10:00 am - 9:00 pm, Sat 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

YORKTOWN:

Hop Time, 5005F Victory Blvd., Yorktown
Growler filling store that features 30 rotating taps of craft beer. A tasting bar of 25 flavor infused extra virgin olive oils and balsamic vinegars.
Mon 11:00 am - 5:00 pm, Tue-Fri 10:00 am - 9:00 pm, Sat closed, Sun 10:00 am - 1:30 pm

Howl-N-Growl, Growler Station & Bottle Shop, 800 Dare Rd., Yorktown
A 20 Tap Growler filling station at Dare Deli & Steamhouse
Open 7 Days a Week, 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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