On planning my latest trip, to Fredericksburg for my 6th wedding anniversary, I knew I had to find whatever breweries were around to satisfy my hubby, home brewer extraordinaire. He's on a mission to try as many Virginia beers as possible, which is the perfect M.O. for Girl Goes Virginia (GGV) to go on more Virginia trips. So it was a fun surprise to find Spencer Devon Brewing, a unique take on … [Read more...] about Sophisticated Quaffing at Spencer Devon Brewing, #FXBG
Breweries
Clean industry at Ardent Craft Ales, Richmond
I have to give credit where credit is due, and it's thanks to my longtime bestie Liz that I ended up at Ardent Craft Ales in Richmond recently. Liz has her ear to the ground on a heckuva lot of things in general, but as a lifelong Richmonder, she really knows this town, especially things that others might not hunt down. So, thanks Liz! If you're a brew hopper like me and my hubby, looking for … [Read more...] about Clean industry at Ardent Craft Ales, Richmond
A river-centric vibe at James River Brewing, Scottsville
It's easy to love quaint Scottsville, a small town less than 20 miles south of Charlottesville in Albemarle County. Everything is walkable, the pace is slow, it sits astride the James River, and combines both history with outdoor water adventure to reach a sophisticated yet easy-going contemporary culture. So in our ongoing quest to try all the microbreweries and tasting rooms in Virginia, my … [Read more...] about A river-centric vibe at James River Brewing, Scottsville
Parkway Brewing Company hops to it in Salem
This is a brewery with a great logo, a cool Virginia-centric name reference, and great graphics, all of which set the tone for high expectations. A tough thing is that this brewery is a pretty big trip from most parts of Virginia (though it is awesome that it's here for locals). Still, we're not one's to mind a destination brew trip and, being in the Roanoke area already, Salem is just a hop skip … [Read more...] about Parkway Brewing Company hops to it in Salem
