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Glutton Run – because you splurged over Memorial Day Weekend – Twisted Craft Ales, Tuesday (tonight)

Did you overindulge this Memorial Weekend? If so pay the piper and then go to Twisted Craft Ales and go straight back to owing the piper. That piper is a pain in the keister.

Did you eat too much over Memorial Day weekend? Or do you plan to? Join us for Glutton Run at Twisted Ales. It’s a great little two-miler or four-miler (if you run it twice), at your own pace or in groups. It starts at Twisted Ales, moves over the 9th Street bridge, then finishes with a picturesque run back over the James across the T. Potterfield Bridge, up a final stair challenge (or you can walk the alternate inclined path), back to Twisted Ales.

Here is a link to navigate to the T.Pott Bridge once you cross the 9th street bridge:https://goo.gl/maps/g9nurvKu8Qm

Enjoy $1 off full pours and socializing with your fellow gluttons at the end of your run.

RVA YArt Sale! – Hardywood Ownby Lane, Sunday

Established and not so established artist selling their wares. Have a beer and bring home art. There’s always room for more beer and more art, it’s science.

Birdhouse Market Benefit Dinner – ZZQ, Sunday

I declare that ZZQ has the best barbecue in Richmond. I will broach no disagreement. If Ardent the next-door brewery is combining with ZZQ for a dinner I’m all ears. Not many details at this point but keep an eye on their Facebook event.

This annual fundraising dinner centers around a collaborative, family-style menu sourced from the Birdhouse Farmers Market’s farmers and specialty food producers and prepared by chefs Caleb Shriver, Paul Winston, (Dutch & Company) Ben Burakoff, (Rapp Session) Evrim Dogu, Evin Dogu & Ben Lee, (Sub Rosa Bakery) with all proceeds supporting this urban, mid-week farmers market.

Beginning with snacks and a welcome cocktail, the meal will include paired beverages from local breweries and wine merchants. Come out, have a delicious meal, and support a great cause!

Menu details to come!

Learn How to Make Beer Soap! – Final Gravity, Monday

I didn’t know that beer got dirty and needed to be washed on a regular basis. You learn something every week here at the Beer Explorer. Class size is limited so hit that link above and get registered so you can have the cleanest beer in town.

Join Robin Grabinska, owner-operator of Grabinska Studio, here at Final Gravity to get all the know-how you need to make your own all natural beer soap! You’ll learn:

-Why you should make your own soap
-What oils to use
-How to use lye
-Why use essential oils
-How to to create your own personal recipe

Participants will help to create two different types of beer soaps using Final Gravity brew and will be able to take home two different bars – keep one and give one to a friend (or just keep both)!. This isn’t just adding scents to already made soap, though – you’ll be learning from start to finish so the soap will need to set for a day and then you can take it home to finish curing. Class is limited to 12 participants so sign up early!

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Richmond’s Beer Pioneers To Relaunch: Peter Stumpf Brewing And Rosenegk Brewing – Dogtown Dish

The history bit of this story is a very interesting tale of two rivals battling it out over beer. The news about these breweries relaunching is very vague. There is no talk of who the brewers will be, how many gallons, etc. The breweries respective Facebook pages are very similar, showing off historical images. Dogtown Dish is owned and operated by real estate developer Michael Hild and these breweries are going into property owned by Michael Hild. Is this a real attempt at bringing historic beers to market or another “Richmond” brand in a growing portfolio?

In honor of two of Richmond’s legendary brewing pioneers, Peter Stumpf Brewing Company and Rosenegk Brewing Company are planning a relaunch. The two breweries will set up at the vintage themed Siegel’s food and beverage development in Swansboro just west of Manchester. The hope is for the Siegels development to be a food & beverage hall where iconic Richmond brands that were lost to history are made once again. Peter Stumpf and Rosenegk Brewing plan to join previously announced Richmond brands such as Climax Beverage, Pin Money Pickles, Valentine’s Meat-Juice, and Aragon Coffee at Siegel’s.

Definitely hit the link to read about the history just don’t expect details on what this relaunch really means for beer drinkers.

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Veil Brewing Tuesday Release – Veil Brewing, Tuesday (duh)

They’ve got three coming out on Tuesday:  Dirt Nap, Pain Killer Tastee, and Alone.

Dirt Nap is one of fave DIPA’s we make. Hopped intensely with 4x of our fave hops:Citra, Mosaic, Galaxy, and Nelson. V nice batch of this 8.8% beast, if we do say so ourselves! 👹 Shooting for approx 180-200x cases. $16.50+tax/4-pack. 2x cases/12x 4-packs per person.

This Tuesday May 29th will be the debut of Pain Killer Tastee! 🍹🍦

We have a fun one for y’all right here! 😅 Inspired by one of our Head Brewer/Co-founder Matt Tarpey’s favorite tiki drinks called a Pain Killer, this 5.5% smoothie style sour with a ton of lactose was conditioned on a ton of pineapple and orange purée, hundreds of lbs of coconut, and a small touch of nutmeg. Tropical, coconut, smoothie juice! 🤤 Perfect for the summer! 🍹🍦🍍🍊🥥 **PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF FRUIT IN THIS BEER AND THAT IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT THESE CANS REMAIN COLD AT ALL TIMES.** Shooting for approx 170-190x cases. $21+tax/4-pack. 2x cases/12x 4-packs per person.

Alone is the 6% IPA version of our 100% Galaxy DIPA Personvl Spvce. Velvety, lush mouthfeel with notes of fresh cut pineapple, papaya, fleshy grapefruit, with a touch of dank. Straight up summer crusher friendz! 🤤🍍 Shooting for approx 180-200x cases. $14+tax/4-pack. 2x cases/12x 4-packs per person.

Return of For Love & Roses, Tart Cherry & Lavender Saison – Castleburg, Friday

There seems to be a whole lot of stuff going on with this beer and it’s back.

We know you’ll develop a deep affection for this Lavender and Tart Cherry Saison. Blush in color, and lavender in the bouquet this saison will transport you to another time and place. 6.7% ABV

Homefront IPA Beer Release – Center of the Universe, Saturday

An IPA that benefits the Soliders’ Angels is a good IPA indeed.

Welcome back the return of Homefront IPA! This traditional American IPA is brewed with Cascade and Chinook hops. We tossed maple bats into the tank to pick up that delicious wood flavor and as with previous generations, heaps of fresh orange zest will be added after fermentation. This will create a bright and crisp citrus flavor. 100% of all proceeds from the sale of Homefront IPA will be donated to the Soldiers’ Angels (Official) Foundation.

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