RVA Beer Explorer

RVA Beer Explorer Weekly Picks

This week we’re heavy on the releases and light on the events. Still, plenty to do and drink.

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Richmond Independent Music – Champion RVA, Thursday

Every Thursday in August Champion is celebrating the Richmond Independent Music scene with local labels and bands. The week it’s Egghunt Records Showcase doors opening at 6 PM with music at 7 PM. This is free but 21+ so leave the young rockers at home.

Mark your calendars because Champion Brewing and Slimehole Production have teamed up with some of the best local record labels and stores to bring you local independent music every Thursday evening in August! Come help christen the new space, try some delicious beers and support local art! This fifth night is a showcase from RVA label Egghunt Records and features three of their best and brightest rock acts, all from right here in town!

First Friday Summer Movies – Veil Brewing, Friday

The first Friday over the summer months has become home for movie night at The Veil Brewing Co. It’s that time of the month again. Surf Ninjas will be on the big screen, popcorn will be available be River City Kettle Corn. Bring your own chair and get ready for surfing ninjaing action. Movie starts around 8:45 PM.

Tailgator Aid Citra and Grapefruit IPA Debut and Tailgate Party – Center of the Universe, Saturday

Football, the pointy ball kind not the kickball kind, is upon us. To get in tailgate shape Center of the Universe is hosting what I’d call a training camp for tailgaters. Beers, grilled food, music, cornhole, and of course football on the big screen will be at your finger tips.

It’s that time of year again! Grills are getting cranked up, those old, but lucky shirts and hats are coming out, and its time to cheer on your team. Thankfully, we have a beer for that. Introducing, Tailgator Aid! This 100% citra hop bomb infused with loads of grapefruit is just what you need to kick your day (or morning) off right. At 6.2%, it won’t knock you over, but should help kickstart the festivities. This beer won’t be around long, so get up, grab some, and be the hit of the tailgate!

We So Shiny will be on stage from 2:00pm to 5:00pm. Corn hole boards will be set up and The Cultured Swine will be here slinging dogs and burgers. Let’s introduce this new offering Tailgate Style! Games will be shown on the 20 Foot HD projector all day long (games TBD).

NEWS

Lickinghole Creek moving into Shockoe

Lickinghole Creek Craft Brewery is planning a satellite spot in Shockoe Bottom called Lickinghole Goodwater at1717 E. Franklin Street. The spot isn’t officially open but is hosting pop-up events. This past Monday they opened for five hours to sell a few bottles, brewery swag, and give away a few samples. Keep an eye on the main Lickinghole Creek Craft Brewery site if you want to swing by their next pop-up.

Richmond BizSense.com has more details on the move and plans for the space.

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Gooseberry Gose Release – Ardent, Tuesday

I’ve got no idea if a Gooseberry is real or a made up Dr. Seuss fruit. Either way, I’m sure it’ll taste good in a beer. Here is the official description.

Our Gooseberry Gose is a hazy straw color with a creamy white head. Soft coriander notes and tart acidity dominate the nose, with hints of salinity. The mouthfeel is effervescent, yet remains typically full-bodied for wheat beers. The flavor is tart and slightly salty with a pleasant acidity, rounded out by a mild cereal grain undertone from the German pilsner malt.

Farmhouse Pumpkin – Hardywood, Saturday

You know Fall is in the air when the pumpkin beers start coming out of the woodwork. Hardywood is sharing their Farmhouse Pumpkin Ale this Saturday starting at 1 PM.

Brewed in the style of the farmhouse ales of Belgium’s southern countryside, Hardywood Farmhouse Pumpkin utilizes a blend of rye, wheat and barley in the grain bill, earthy flavoring hops and a classic saison yeast. Ripe, flame roasted Virginia sugar pumpkins and brown sugar provide a hearty backbone to this 8.5% ABV beer. Freshly ground Ceylon cinnamon, whole Grenada nutmeg, whole Madagascar clove and whole allspice harmonize with pounds of freshly sliced organic ginger root.

Tap That “Mimosa Gose” Orange Gose w/ The Brunch Market – Three Notch’d Brewing Co RVA Collab House, Thursday

Richmond is Brunch obsessed but beer rarely gets into the conversation. Well, that’s about to change with Three Notch’d coming at you with a Mimosa Gose.

 

The Brunch Market is a monthly Sunday event started by our neighbors at Lunch.SUPPER! For these events, The Brunch Market hosts numerous artisan vendors in their Urban Roost Event Space, along with food and drinks. We teamed up to make the perfect brunch beer, a Mimosa Gose! Its tart, tangy base pairs with the bright, citrusy flavor of orange juice to give you the perfect beer for your Sunday Funday.
*Be sure to check out the next Brunch Market on Sept 10th to try 2 special variations of our Mimosa Gose!

Also UVA Fans, we encourage you to come by for an extra tapping of a small batch IPA from Cville called “Hoo Haul” IPA (a lighter version of Minute Man) to help kick off the upcoming season!

The Release of Revelator Dopplebock – Final Gravity, Friday

Did you know that a bock is a strong lager of German origin? A dopplebock is a stronger and maltier version with 50% more dopples.

Details on the Revelator:

Final Gravity is delivering you a divinely inspired malty concoction with comforting, toasty notes to ease you into the autumn as Virginia Craft Beer Month comes to a close. So easy drinking, you’ll be mystified by it’s 8% ABV.

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