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Grow hops for Hardywood  – Registration Deadline Today, rhizomes pickup today through Saturday 

Every year Hardywood crowdsources it’s hop growing effort for an upcoming brew. This year is no different. Sign up (today is your last chance), grow hops, give Hardywood the hops, buy beer when it comes out and feel good about your efforts.

Last call for beer-loving green thumbs! Join our 2017 Community Hopping Project by requesting your free hop rhizomes through this reservation form: https://goo.gl/forms/jgor29BLK0K6WGrj1.

Complete information about this year’s project is available HERE: 2017 Community Hopping Project Rhizome Giveaway!

Rhizomes are going quickly, so sign up today! The reservation deadline is end of day tomorrow; Tuesday, May 2. Rhizomes will be available for pickup tomorrow through Saturday during regular taproom hours. Any unclaimed rhizomes will be available on Sunday on a first come, first served basis.

Meet the Museum  – Triple Crossing, Saturday 

The American Civil War Museum is building a new building down near Tredegar Ironworks. Head to Triple Crossing’s Fulton location on Saturday to find out more details and hear about upcoming programs at the museum.

Drink at the Hofgarden  – Hofheimer Building, starting on Wednesday

Eternal President’s Derby Day Release and Benefit – Lickinghole Creek Brewery, Saturday

Earlier this year Courthouse Creek Cidery suffered a devastating fire. Fortunately nobody was hurt and the cidery unharmed . The family home, however, was severely damaged. The folks at Lickinghole Creek are helping out.

The Enlightened Despot 2017 meets the Eternal President at Lickinghole Creek. All dictators need to lift their people up. Help us Support Courthouse Creek Cidery.

The Eternal President meets the Enlightened Despot. The Eternal President is an Imperial Stout that has been aging on Chocolate and Spices in Tequila Barrels. The Supreme Leader, Great Commander, Heir Apparent and the Enlightened Despot will celebrate Derby Day and the return of Secretariat’s Meadow Red Imperial IPA and Courthouse Creek Cider.

Open to the public. Tickets go on sale 4/20 @ 11am

$40 General tickets include one bottle of Eternal President and up to 4 12oz pours (food separate). $65 for (limited to 250) include access to VIP tent, private pour station, custom 5oz tasting glass and sampling of the Eternal President, the Dictators and 2017 Despot Series (Very rare beer and 2016 vertical Despot comparison), light appetizers, and up to 4 12 oz pours.

Kentucky Derby Bash – Center of the Universe, Saturday

Come out to the brewery on Saturday May 6th for our 5th annual Kentucky Derby Day! There will be live music, a fancy hat contest, The Cultured Swine food truck, and charitable 50/50 raffles for all of the days action including the main event. All proceeds from the 50/50 raffle will got to benefit CJ’s Thumbs Up Foundation. Grab your friends, your big hat, and your good time shoes. See you at the races!

NEW BEER TO DRINK

Final Gravity is releasing two beers on Friday. They don’t make a bad beer. I’m always willing to jump on a hop bomb to save the squad. I’m what you call a team player, or in this case a team drinker.

• Solar Flares Double IPA – 8% ABV
  Brewed with Mosaic, Amarillo, and Citra hops to create a hazy, golden, citrusy hop bomb that’s goes down smooth.
• If The Devil Ain’t Happy Belgian Golden Strong Ale – 8% ABV

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