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music during the week of St. Patrick’s Day, Wed-Sat. St. Patrick’s Day Party on Friday, March 16 with the Longfin Grill food truck.

Beer releases for February and March

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Music on the Dock Local, regional and national touring acts regularly play on the dock!

We will be spinning classic vinyl tunes on Sunday afternoons! Bring yours too!

Wide variety of local food trucks every weekend!

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From the tap It’s 2018! When we started this journey last year, we didn’t quite know where it would take us, but we are so excited about how far we’ve come! Here at the beginning of a brand new year, we are also thrilled about the scope of possibilities for the future! Just one year ago, Ronny and Lori Steele set out to celebrate a community that shared an affinity for great craft beer, fantastic food, and amazing live music. Through Virginia Brew Hub Magazine, this community has really come together not only in friendship, but also in mutual promotion. Thanks to Ronny and Lori, featured breweries, artists, and food trucks have all experienced that little touch of celebrity that comes with exposure in a great publication. Going forward, the Steeles hope to do even more to promote this very special community of people who really know how to have great fun, as well as how to give back! When we got started in early 2017, we already had a great crew. In addition to Ronny and Lori at the helm, we also had Michael Galliher; a fine writer who has since moved on to explore other wonderful things. However, we will always appreciate what he contributed to the beginning of our family. Then there was our Certified Cicerone, Chaz Blevins! He is our content creator, sensory analyst, and all-around beer expert! His articles have added a fantastic element of beer-intelligence and sophistication to Virginia Brew Hub. Kim Johnson was also there, keeping us up to date on fun facts, stories, and delicious recipes! And finally, there was Vickie Holt; the Bollywood expert who has since

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leant her writing talents to many of our articles. She writes with heart and humor, and her dry wit is always a joy to read. Putting the work of all these writers together, as well as the advertising and special features, was crack graphic designer, John Brill. He made our first issue, as well as every issue since, look fantastic, professional, and entertaining. What a lift-off! We grew so quickly, we were thrilled to add Stephanie Ferguson as our Public Relations Manager in October, along with her pups, Rhett and Boone – who would like to remind every to please adopt, don’t shop! All in all, we finished out the year in great celebration and with much gratitude for the opportunities we had received. But we’re just getting started! We began 2018 with yet another growth spurt by welcoming two new photographers who are sure to make our publication come alive! Chip Ducott will be our main man behind the lens, with Patty Cofer Alls also contributing her images to enhance the words woven by our writers. We were also thrilled to welcome musician, Eric Larsen, to the team. Eric will be growing Brew Hub’s coverage of area musicians! Stephanie Ferguson will also be bringing more music and musicians into the mix in some very exciting ways! But that’s not all we have up our sleeves. Stick with us as the months go by, and watch what started as a love for craft beer become a force for the brewing community, not only in Virginia, but beyond! By Vickie Holt

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Stephanie Ferguson Chip Ducott Patty Cofer Alls Eric Larsen

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Vickie Holt

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Kim Johnson

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Big Lick Brewing Co.......................................................................2 Starr Hill Pilot Brewery..................................................................3 Twin Creeks Brewing Co................................................................3 From the tap...................................................................................4 Brewing up love for charity!....................................................... 6-7 Valentine’s Day - St. Patrick’s Day.................................................8 Mountain Valley Brewing..............................................................9 Ballad Brewing...............................................................................9 Press Press Merch.........................................................................10 Gentry Locke................................................................................10 Star Tag & Label...........................................................................11 Downshift.....................................................................................11 Star City Growlers........................................................................12 Southern Hills Homebrew Supply................................................13 Pints o’ Plenty...............................................................................13 King Screen...................................................................................13 Breweries map........................................................................ 14-15 Spotlight on Musicians & Food Trucks................................. 16-17 Flavor by Design: How brewers aim to please your palate... 18-19 St. Patrick’s Day: A Glimpse Into History Through Green Beer Goggles.............................................20 2018 Brewer’s Balls.......................................................................21 4 Steps to Tasting Like a Beer Judge............................................22 Beer Tasting Guide ......................................................................23 Beer & Bacon Dip........................................................................24 Parkway Brewing Co....................................................................24 Apocalypse Ale Works..................................................................25 Hammer & Forge Brewing Co.....................................................26 Chaos Mountain Brewing............................................................26 Great Valley Farm Brewery.........................................................27 Jack Mason’s Tavern & Brewery..................................................27 Soaring Ridge................................................................................28

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Brewing up love for charity! There’s certainly no shortage of love in this issue! We spend a lot of time talking about how the community loves great craft beers and the breweries that make them. Now, however, we’re going to talk about how much those breweries love the community. Each and every year, local breweries and home brewing organizations across the country stage events that raise money for hundreds of deserving charities. Whether its an individual brewery’s special brew or special night, or whether it’s a large event, the craft brewing community has a way of coming together regularly to give generously to the communities that support them. In our region, there are two major annual events that attract hundreds of brewers and thousands of craft beer enthusiasts to support some very worthy causes. 2017 saw the first Roanoke-based Brewer’s Ball! Brewer’s Ball events have been held in Virginia Beach, Richmond, and Charlottesville, but on June 8, 2017, about 250 people gathered at Century Plaza in Downtown Roanoke to raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation: a dedicated group of scientists, doctors, caregivers, and volunteers, as well as patients and their families. It is the mission of this organization to not only cure the disease, but to help patients lead full and productive lives. Cystic Fibrosis is a rare, genetic disease that affects every organ in the body and makes breathing difficult. Before modern treatments, children with the disease died before reaching school age. However, because of progressive treatments developed with the help of organizations like CFF, average life expectancy for CF patients is now about 40. Despite how far medical science has come, everyone agrees there’s still much more to do. Roanoke’s first event exceeded everyone’s expectations. In addition to the great craft beer, food, music, auctions, and fun – not the mention all the money raised – ten young professionals were named Roanoke’s Finest. These were men and women who excel in their professional world as well as their contributions to charities. The event was so successful that they are doing it again this year. Visit https:// brewersballrke.finestcff.org to learn more about Roanoke’s Finest and Brewer’s Ball 2018, as well as Cystic Fibrosis and the work of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Just a week later, on June 15, Charlottesville held their second annual Brewer’s Ball. No matter the city, however, much the same can be said about this event. You’ll find great craft beers, great food, amazing music, a selection of the city’s finest, and a lot of charitable spirit! Charlottesville’s event was also brilliantly successful, raising a lot of money to help find a cure for this horrible disease. They, too, will be carrying forward into 2018 with another Brewer’s Ball event! Visit 6

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http://www.brewersballfinestcville.com for more information about how you can participate in, volunteer for, or attend the C-Ville Brewer’s Ball, 2018! If you want to donate to this cause, you don’t have to wait until a Brewer’s Ball to lend your support. You can send your donations year-round using the donation links on any of the city-specific Brewer’s Ball websites. From the beginning of summer to the close of summer! In 2017, Microfestivus in Roanoke celebrated its 20th year, helping the Square Society. This organization is a member-run local non-profit that raises awareness for the arts, as well as the cultural facilities and activities supported by Center in the Square. This means, Mill Mountain Theater, the Harrison Museum of African American Culture, Opera Roanoke, the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra, the Science Museum, the O. Winston Link Museum, the History Museum of Western Virginia, the Roanoke Ballet Theater, the Don and Barbara Smith Children’s Museum, and even the Roanoke Pinball Museum all benefit from this yearly celebration of craft brewing! One hundred percent of all the proceeds go to the Square Society as unrestricted cash donations. Microfestivus is held annually in August, and is the premier fundraiser for the Square Society. It has also grown to be one of the largest beer festivals on the entire East Coast! Keep checking https:// microfestivus.squaresociety.org, or Microfestivus on Facebook, for information regarding Microfestivus 2018. Whether you are a home brewer, or a brewery brew-master, all are welcome to submit entries for the judging. And though the organization leaders would love to see you, your brews, and your enthusiasm at this year’s event, they would also like to remind anyone wishing to donate that you may do so yearround. Just use the ‘contact us’ link on the website to find out how. Though these two events are the highlights of Virginia’s craft brewing community raising funds for charity, the good work done by the brewing community is a year-round effort. In our last issue, we praised Parkway Brewing in Salem, Virginia, for its weekly ‘charity kegs’. The brew-masters make just one or two kegs of pilot brews, then donate all proceeds from the sales of the pilot brews to various local charities. But they aren’t the only ones! Starr Hill Brewery in Roanoke also has a program they run through their Pilot Brewery, called ‘Cheers for Charity’. It’s based on a program of the same name that began in 2014 at their Crozet Taproom. One dollar for every pint of The Love wheat beer sold is donated to a local non-profit organization each month. It’s their way of spreading awareness and support for the organizations that do so much locally for those in need. Recipients of the donations

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have included The Making Foundation and Five Points Music Sanctuary. In 2018, they will be supporting Help Save the Next Girl, TAP, Turn the Page, Roanoke Festival in the Park, Roanoke International Mountain Biking Association, SARA, The Grandin Theater, Roanoke Outside Foundation, Healthy Roanoke Valley/United Way, Family Service of Roanoke, and LEAP. A little farther down the road in Hardy, Virginia, Sunken City Brewing has joined forces annually for the past three years with CVMA Blue Ridge, Chapter 27-4 to raise money to help our combat veterans. The event is called ‘Blue Ridge Thunder’, and it will happen this year on August 25. Hundreds of bikers will ride to raise both awareness and funds to support the many needs of our nation’s veterans. Thanks in part to those donations, they were able to build a trust house in Roanoke for homeless veterans. Monies raised also supported Providence Farm, Concord and Pets for Vets, Troutville. You can visit http://www.cvma274blueridge. org to learn more about this organization and its mission to help our veterans. And don’t forget to check out the calendar at http:// sunkencitybeer.com for all the information regarding ‘Blue Ridge Thunder’! From Sunken City, head about fifty miles north, and you’ll find Jack Mason’s Tavern & Brewery where they instituted a ‘5-cents-perpint’ program when the taproom opened. The brewery owners are proud to have their craft beer sales contribute directly to their local non-profit organizations. In their own words, “We not only drink with our community - we drink for them!” Turn around and travel the seventy miles south, back to Roanoke, and you’ll find a group of people with craft beer in their veins and charity in their hearts. Southern Hills Home Brew Supply, together with the Star City Brewers Guild held a fundraiser in October-November, 2017 for the Children’s Miracle Health Network. Funds raised were contributed to help provide lifesaving medical

equipment and services for the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and pediatric units at Carilion Children’s Hospital. One hundred percent of funds raised by Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals remain local. This allows hospitals to provide care and healing for local babies and children. The brewing fundraiser revolved around the sale of the “Little Black Submarine” Porter kit, as well as generous cash donations. The kit was a recipe developed by Kevin Campbell, and it won the Star City Brewers Guild’s Porter competition last year. Kevin also brewed a version of Little Black Submarine for Olde Salem Brewing Company’s grand opening, from which he donated a portion of the proceeds to CMNH. From Roanoke, head east for about forty miles to Forest and you’ll find Apocalypse Ale Works, where their 2017 fund raiser, ‘BBQ and Brews Firefest’, raised money for the volunteer fire department, as well as Relay for Life. They also held ‘Truck or Treat’ in October, with proceeds going to the Bedford County’s and Lynchburg City’s humane societies. But this brewery doesn’t just stop at raising money for charitable organizations. They are truly a part of their community, staging fundraisers for individuals that are battling life threatening illnesses or catastrophic events. Jump on Route 29 and head south for about sixty miles and you’re sure to run into Ballad Brewing, where monthly benefit events are held. Each month in the taproom, they highlight a non-profit and donate ten percent of the day’s sales to them. They make sure to choose local causes, so their efforts may positively serve the local community and the customers that visit them regularly. On January 25, they got their charitable year started with an event in collaboration with The Boys and Girls Clubs of Danville and Pittsylvania County. Last year, they got together with their local firefighters to brew a smoked red ale, which they released at the firefighters’ benefit event, and which resulted in their largest donation

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to date. The funds went to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation at the request of the local fire department. In November, they really got creative. To benefit local food banks, brew master, Dr. John Andorfer, was able to source day-old bread and sweet potatoes in a new brew. The effort was to demonstrate the reducing of food waste. Turning those food products into beer was also a way to raise funds for local food banks. The resulting beer was very tasty, as well! It was a Belgian Wit with hints of toast and sweet potato to compliment the spiced coriander flavors and orange peel. A quick twenty miles west on US 58 will take you Axton, where you’ll find Mountain Valley Brewing. In the first nine months of business, they were able to help their local SPCA, the Dan River Basin Association, the Gateway Foundation, the Manchester High School Scholarship Fund, the YMCA, Piedmont Arts, Boys and Girls Club, the Olde Dominion Agricultural Center, the Brewster Walk, and the United Way! Mountain Valley just loves their fundraising opportunities! It makes them feel like they are contributing to the betterment of their community. Whew! And finally, hop on 220 South to Vinton, where Twin Creeks Brewing has been able to raise funds to benefit the Vinton Relay for Life, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Greenfield Shiner’s Children Hospital, Roanoke Valley Shriners, Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation, the American Heart Association, and the Kiwanis Club of Botetourt County! Seven cities. Ten breweries and brewing organizations, all working to raise money to help the community. But that’s just scratching the surface. There are seventy-five points and growing on the craft brewing map in this issue, and with hundreds of thousands raised, we’re sure that most, if not all, do their part. What a magnificent feeling to be part of a culture that not only delivers lots of fun, but that also gives so much to those in need! 7

Valentine’s Day - St. Patrick’s Day By Vickie Holt

With Christmas and New Year’s growing smaller and smaller in the rearview mirror, it’s time to keep our eyes on the road ahead as the year’s earliest holidays come into view. It only takes a quick look around the stores to notice all the heart-shaped boxes and flowers just waiting to be purchased by thousands of men hoping to impress that special someone on Valentine’s Day. But ask any doctor or nutritionist, and they’ll tell you that candy is bad for your health. Why would you want to do that to your special someone? Instead, why don’t you make a date to visit a place where love is in the air already? Go into any of the area’s fine craft breweries, and you’ll find owners and staff who love the art of craft brewing. In the corner, you’ll find musicians not only with a love for music, but a passion! Now, all that love and passion is bound to create an appetite, so it’s a good thing that the region’s best cooks are on hand to share their delicacies. By the way…they love to cook! While listening to great music, dining on delicious food, and sampling amazing craft brews, you and your spe8

cial someone can dance and get carried away in the warm atmosphere of community that is at the heart of every craft brewery. And if you’re one of those who view February 14th as “Singles Awareness Day”, what better place to go to mingle and possibly meet next year’s special someone? There really is no other choice. And besides, in the immortal words of American poet, Ogden Nash: candy is dandy, but liquor is quicker! Once recovered from the blush of Love Day, watch out! St. Patrick’s Day is just around the next corner! All the pink and red will turn slowly to green as everyone spontaneously becomes Irish. All the sad, unsold heart-shaped boxes will slowly disappear from the shelves at 50% off, only to be replaced with green…well, everything, really. You’d think with the way we go overboard in this country that green shirts are the national uniform of Ireland! Just not so. They wear whatever they wish. It’s the land itself that is dressed in green, and a completely enchanting sight it is. But there’s much more to Irish culture than a simple color. Like, gathering in pubs

to have a brew and enjoy some music! Hmm…I wonder where everyone could go to emulate the Irish love of gathering at the community pub for beer, songs, games, and having a laugh with your mates? You know…there just may be a place! After all the parades and everything green, be sure and get to one of our region’s famous craft breweries. We’re certain there will be dizzying selection of stouts and lagers developed specially for the day. There’s just no better way to celebrate, if you’re wanting to celebrate like the Irish! Holidays are special times meant to be spent with special people. No matter the occasion, a place where you can find warmth, welcome, and a sense of belonging is always a good place to be. Not only a place to meet up with old friends, and a place where you’re certain to make new friends. Add to all that some of the best crafter beer available, and there really is no better choice for making a special occasion…well, special.

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COMING SOON: a cherry chocolate porter for Valentine’s Day and a bourbon barrel Scotch Ale (Bablyon) for St. Patty’s Day!

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14 2 Witches Winery & Brewing Company 15 A Few Old Goats Brewing

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Ballast Point Barrell Chest Wine & Beer Basic City Beer Beale’s Brewery & BBQ Bedlam Brewing Blazing Barrel Brewing Co

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Spotlight on Musicians & Food Trucks By Vickie Holt

Black Mountain Revival: Spotlight Musician We have always said that the three cornerstones of the craft brewing culture are delicious craft brews, fantastic local music, and great food. So, you can imagine how great we think it is that the music group we’re covering in this issue also has its hands in the craft brewing business! Black Mountain Revival is trio of men with a lot of experience and a wide scope of appreciation for many musical styles. Coming from a history of touring with various metal, hardcore, and punk bands, Mike Scutellaro, Chris Lemons, and Drew Taylor came together to play a multiinstrumental, acoustic, and hard-driving form of alt-country/Appalachian. In addition to their story-telling originals, they also fill out their sets with covers they have plucked from other genres and re-worked into their unique mountain style. Vocalist, Chris Lemons, tells us that the band’s influences include The Avett Brothers, Defiance Ohio, George Jones, Larry and His Flask, Andrew Jackson Jihad, and The Dropkick Murphys. Black Mountain Revival has toured up and down the east coast from New York to Florida; playing at festivals, in clubs, and in many of the region’s fine craft breweries. They’ve even appeared as the opening act for both Chris Stapleton and Jason Isabell at the Berglund Center in Roanoke! And if this wasn’t already sounding impressive, the boys released their first full-length album in December of 2017. It’s called “I Showed You My Heart…You Showed Me the Door”, and you can buy a copy through their website at http:// www.blackmountainrevival.com. You can also purchase through their Facebook page at https:// www.facebook.com/BlackMountainRevival, at any of their shows, or even from iTunes! When asked what the album was like, Chris told us that whatever everyone else is doing, we do it faster and harder! The band loves playing at breweries. In many other types of venues, music is often just a background for everything else going on. At a brewery, however, people are there to enjoy the beer and the music – they actually listen. They also love how diverse the audiences can be, and are happy to see the industry growing in Roanoke. One of the reasons for this happiness is because Chris, along with guitarist, Mike Scutellaro, own 16

and operate Star City Growlers! They supply hand crafted growlers to many of the areas craft breweries. When asked if the band has any big plans, Chris said they just love playing regionally. They are happy and fulfilled to play anywhere on the east coast. After all, they all have families and regular jobs, and have no ambitions larger than playing great music in great places. Check out their website for music samples and videos! But if you want to see them live, here is where they’ll be over the next couple of months. Keep checking Facebook for any newly added dates! February 2 February 10 February 16 March 16 March 17

Big Lick Brewing Co. Roanoke, VA The Rail Bar and Grille Covington VA Fork in the Alley Roanoke VA Fork in the Market Roanoke VA Roofers Union Washington DC

Jaxn: Spotlight Musician Anyone who knows the music scene in this region will immediately recognize just how unique an experience it is to hear Jaxn Harry perform! With a clear voice filled with depth and emotion, this young man delivers tune after tune of rock music worth listening to! Reaching all the way back to 1964 for “House of the Rising Sun” and 1975 for an incredible rendition of “Bohemian Rhapsody”, Jaxn Harry samples the most iconic tunes from the greatest rock artists across the decades. He impresses again and again with songs

from the Foo Fighters, MUSE, Dave Matthews, Staind, Shinedown, Pearl Jam, Alice In Chains, Queen, Bob Seger, Coldplay, and more! Jackson Harry played guitar for the first time when he moved to Madison County from Roanoke to live with his grandparents. Though Grand-dad himself wasn’t a musician, he was able to show Jackson a few chords on an old guitar he still had from the 1960’s. Those few chords were all it took, however, to get the ball rolling. Jackson continued playing and learning during his high school years. He even joined up with others in the attempt to form a band, but life often intervened. Somehow, it just never came together. So, in 2006, Jackson became Jaxn. Along with his acoustic guitar and his looper – a device that allows for a fuller band sound in live performance – he went solo. Understanding how difficult it is to be successful in the music business, however, Jackson returned to school where he became a Registered Nurse. He also holds a degree in Emergency Medical Services, and works full time as Paramedic in Madison County. He still has big dreams for a music career, but is prepared with a Plan B if rock-stardom just isn’t in his cards. To further his dreams, Jaxn has also composed about thirty original songs to go along with his already-bursting list of amazing covers. He says the originals are a blend of hard rock, alternative, post-grunge, and blues – influenced by many of the bands he covers. He admits, however, that a lot of the songs are specifically written for a full band. Looking forward, Jaxn hopes to form the band that will play and record those songs. Until then, you can hear samples of Jaxn’s covers and original demos on his website at http://www. jaxnmusic.com/home.html. Though the horizon is still far ahead, a step in the right direction was taken last year when Jaxn

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was approached by a manger who now handles his career and bookings. He’s a very busy guy these days, with a full-time job and a full roster of tour dates! In addition to clubs and breweries, Jaxn has also performed at The Virginia Food Truck Battle and the Massanutten Fall Festival. He’s even shared the stage with billboard chart topper, Silvertung! Jaxn likes playing the wineries and breweries because of the focused attention he receives from the audiences. Rather than just a background or a dance beat, Jaxn wants to play the kind of music that people come to listen to. For all things in life, Jaxn aims to be a center point. To book Jaxn for your brewery, venue, party, or event, go to the Booking link on his official website: http://www.jaxnmusic.com/home. html. If you want to check out Jaxn and his rock experience, here is where you can find him over the next few months! Feb 08 Sideline’s Sports Bar, Fishersville, VA Feb 17 Twin Creeks Brewing Co, Vinton, VA Feb 24 Seven Arrows Brewing Waynesboro, VA Mar 01 Valley Pike Farm Market Weyers Cave, VA Mar 0 Sipe’s Restaurant & Bar Harrisonburg, VA Mar 16 Grace Estate Winery, Crozet, VA Mar 24 Mad Local, Madison, VA Mar 31 E&J’s Deli Pub, Waynesboro, VA Apr 06 Heritage on Main Street Waynesboro, VA Apr 21 World of Beer, Charlottesville, VA Apr 28 Seven Arrows Brewing Waynesboro, VA May 05 World of Beer, Charlottesville, VA May 12 Soaring Ridge Craft Brewers Roanoke, VA May 18 Sipe’s Restaurant & Bar Harrisonburg, VA May 26 E&J’s Deli Pub, Waynesboro, VA

Big Ron’s Smokehouse BBQ: Food Truck It’s difficult to imagine a humbler or more touching beginning than that of Ronald Kinsey. Ron’s grandfather was an avid barbequer who had even invented his own sauce for competition. From the age of nine, Ron would help out, giving Grand-dad a hand making the barbeque for parties and other events. He continued to help part time, even after becoming an adult and finding construction work as a contractor for the gas company. Barbequing remained his grandfather’s specialty, but Ron continued just as a hobby. He had no intentions of turning barbequing into a career. That is, until a tragic surgery left his son, Daniel, a quadriplegic. Ron suddenly found himself needing to stay at home to care for his son. He tells us that it drove his passion for cooking to such a new level that he walked away from his dead-end job to finally follow in his grandfather’s footsteps.

Slowly, Ron built a following on the barbeque circuit, and even ended up cooking at a few breweries. About a year ago, he got his first truck, and Big Ron’s Smokehouse was born. If you’re BBQ-curious, Ron’s menu is a barbeque-lover’s dream! You can have pulled pork, smoked chicken, or ribs as your dinner! You can also try Ron’s “Fall off the Bone”, slow apple butter smoked rib sandwich, as well as his golden smoked chicken sandwich, or his hickory smoked pulled pork sandwich! Ron also serves up a crazygood plate of nachos, and a choice of yummy side dishes. Looking forward, Ron will be adding a second truck by spring. His uncle partners with him in the business now, but as he grows bigger, Ron really hopes to make it a family affair. He hopes to not only add more trucks, but also to open a brick and mortar location. But that will be just the beginning. Ron Kinsey has big dreams for the future of his barbeque business, and we wish him all the best for every truck and every location! To book Big Ron’s Smokehouse for your event, party, or Brewery, you can call (540)3979259. If you’d like to sample the mouthwatering selections from his menu, you can find him at Flying Mouse Brewery in Troutville on February 5 and 6. If you miss him at Flying Mouse, you can catch up with him at Hammer and Forge Brewery in Boones Mill February 16 and 17, or indeed, any Sunday at Hammer and Forge!

Hamm’s Fine Foods: Food Truck Having graduated from Johnson & Wales University, Christopher A. Hamm spent several years working in corporate America before deciding it just wasn’t for him. Because he’d kept the love of cooking as a part time endeavor during those years, it was an easy decision in May of 2015 to leave the suits, the ties, and the meetings behind him in favor of going into business as a sought-after chef. Some may not

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immediately link the words “chef” and “food truck” together in one sentence, but anyone who creates original and delicious dishes can be called a chef, no matter where they do the cooking. In this respect, Hamm’s Fine Foods is aptly named. With a kitchen located in the heart of Downtown Roanoke, Chris deftly applies all his 20 years’ experience in the food industry to creating signature versions of classic dishes, and well as new and unique recipes for the foodventurous! Currently happy with his capacity to serve in two locations at the same time, Chris Hamm has really found a niche and a home on the craft brewing scene. He loves how craft beer enthusiasts will often drift from brewery to brewery, sampling all the region has to offer. It allows him to see many of the same faces, no matter where he is serving. With such frequent visits and conversations, he’s been able to form friendships with customers and brewers alike. It’s a close-knit network that has resulted in word of his delicacies spreading quickly across the region. Chris knows his customers well and has been able to tailor his menu to the preferences of each and every brewery! What is served at one location may be different from another location, depending on everyone’s favorites. At most locations, however, you can count on everyone’s favorites: Hamm’s signature Smoked Pork Barbeque, the Shrimp and Bacon Wrap, and the Turkey Spinach Havarti. Chris’ mission statement is to provide the finest quality food and service for every occasion. Most of his fans will agree that he’s living into that mission with mouth-watering flair! In addition to enjoying the great food at your favorite brewery, you can also book Hamm’s to cater your party, special event, or festival. Just call 540-312-4548! For more information about Hamm’s Fine Foods, or to check out the entire menu, you can visit the website at https://www.hammsfinefoods. com. You can also look them up on Facebook! If you just can’t wait to taste those succulent dishes, however, here’s where you can find them next: Feb 01 – 03 Twin Creeks Brewing Co Vinton, VA Feb 15 – 17 Soaring Ridge Craft Brewers Roanoke, VA Feb 16 – 17 Olde Salem Brewing Co. Salem, VA Mar 09, 30, 31 Hammer & Forge Brewing Co. Boones Mill, VA April 20 – 21 Hammer & Forge Brewing Co. Boones Mill, VA 17

Flavor by Design: How brewers aim to please your palate by Chaz Blevins Why do you like craft beer? There are many factors that could lead one to choose craft beer over the many macrobrewed options these days. There is no question that local craft beer has made a huge impact on the entire beer industry, to such an extent that even those large corporate breweries have stood up and took notice of some amazing small local craft breweries, even going as far to invest in them or even outright purchase them. The explosion of the craft beer market could be accredited to many things. Is it a more local focused market loyalty? With breweries right in your hometown, it could be. Or, maybe the fact that it has more of an artisanal approach to the craft of brewing, as opposed to the more streamlined process of the macro-beers found in most supermarkets. After all, most local breweries today came from such humble beginnings, as brewing in a neighbor’s basement or garage. While many factors could be contributed to this, actual taste may be the most important factor of why we love craft beer so much.

History of beer taste preference at a glance The diversity of beer styles in today’s market are a testament to a time before pilsner was king. Though porter is credited with being one of the very first styles to reach mass popularity, and many styles from IPA to stouts have had their time in the spotlight, it is the pilsner holds the most responsibility of creating today’s 18

brews. In a time when the darker bavarian lager was the dominant style of beer, the people of Pilsen, Czech Republic, after dumping over 36 barrels of beer down the drains, had had enough. They gathered to unite their expertise to brew something new, local, and groundbreaking. The united front came together to commision a brewing revolution. Even with such high ambitions, they still could have never guessed the implications this style would let loose on the world. In 1842, when the team of Josef Groll and Martin Stelzer bestowed a pristine clear beer from their tanks onto the public, it changed the world forever. In a time when glass was just coming more affordable to the working class, this new clear beer not only let you show it off in your newly acquired glasses, but

had a clean and crisp, sharp taste that is literally legendary in the Czech Republic. Thus was born the first pilsner beer, and it would be sought after and cloned throughout the world. If emulation is the highest form of flattery, then the pilsner style is the most celebrated style in the world. Though the original pilsners exemplified the pale malts and unique maturation of lager yeast, and the mass produced examples are far from that original product; it quickly became a “cookie cutter” term for light and clear beers. Copied and reproduced by giants of industry, who wanted to capture the beers accessibility, eventually stripped it of its classic taste notes, with every reideration. Striving for beer that would fit any palate and could be marketed worldwide, the style lost more and more of its most important aspects of

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flavor, becoming a literal watered down version of itself that could be mass produced and marketed. This has all lead to a new revolution; a new united front. This time not in Europe, but in the United States. U.S. tourists travelling to Belgium, Germany, or England brought back fantastical stories of beers showcasing a rainbow of flavors on the palate, from sweet and dark fruit flavors to bitter citrus flavors, or even bready and dark astringent flavors. Americans were soon realizing that maybe there was more to this beverage than the boozy flavorless stifled liquid that they had been accustomed to, and American brewers took up the challenge to brew their own interpretations of these styles, even creating new ones. As more craft brewers followed the suite of legends like Sam Calagione, Vinnie Cilurzo, or Greg Koch, creating beer with attitude, ingredients, and essence far from the normal constraints, more people became more exposed to new flavors they had never experienced in a beer.

What we taste It’s a common misconception that all craft beer has to be hoppy or dark. Once this misconception is removed, it’s clear why so many Americans love craft brew: there is honestly a beer for everyone out there. A lot of work, love, and passion goes into that plethora of flavors in your glass of craft brew. But where do those flavors stem from? What makes a German Hefeweiss have that banana/clove taste, or your favorite IPA taste so Piney? Let’s take a look.

Malt Malting a grain for brewing is not only the source of sugar for our yeast, the very backbone of a brew, to eat, but contributes the “bready” aspects of our beer flavors. Here are some examples of flavors malt can contribute to a brew and some beer styles that showcase those flavors well. Pale Malts - Biscuit, toast, saltine, or oyster cracker. Czech Pilsner, Munich Helles, Kolsch Stewed/Crystal malts - Caramel, toffee, graham cracker. Marzen, Vienna Lager, and most Doppelbocks.

Dark/roasted malts - Chocolate, coffee, roastiness. Porters, stouts, Schwarzbier.

Hops Though used as a bittering agent, when added to the boil, or as a preservative, hops are also a cornerstone of a beer’s flavor and adds more than bitterness to a beer. Like grapes in wine, a hop’s varietal flavor is usually determined by where it was grown and its natural terroir, including its hemisphere. Below are some examples of hop flavor characteristics according to region, and some beer examples. German hops - Usually floral, perfumy, minty. German Pilsner and Festbier. English hops - Earthy, woodsy, herbal. English IPA and English bitter. American - Piney, citrusy, resiny. American IPA, American porters, Double IPA.

Yeast and Fermentation During fermentation, yeast and other organisms impart many of the flavors we find in our beer. Ale yeast is known for imparting fruity flavors, lager yeast strains are more known for clean and sharp flavors, while some bacteria and wild yeast

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strains can impart farmhouse, or “goaty”, flavors. Note that not just the yeast strain determines this; everything from temperature to ingredients can affect the outcome of of fermentation flavors. Ale yeast - Banana, apple, clove, pepper, pear, etc. Though most ales fit this profile, some good examples are Belgian Tripel, English Milds, Heffeweisen. Lager yeast -Though possible slight notes of sulfur sometimes, Lager yeast is known for its clean sharpness putting the beers other ingredients such as hops and malt on display. German and American lagers. Wild yeast and bacteria- Brettanomyces is known for its dry finish and imparting flavors such as “goaty” or “hay/straw”. The bacterias pediococcus, lactobacillus, and acetone are know for creating the sour and wild beers of belgium and now America. Belgium lambic, Gueuze, or American Wild/Sour beers. So, what is your favorite style of beer? Are you a fan of the malty German style beers, the fruity esters of English Ales, the resinous hops of an American IPA, or, like me, such a big fan of the complex diversity of styles that you could never pick a single favorite. Brewers in Virginia keep pushing the envelope to create an even more diverse landscape of great beers, and fans of craft beer reap all of the rewards. Cheers!

St. Patrick’s Day: A Glimpse Into

History Through

Green Beer Goggles My Hopservation by Kim Johnson March 17th, the day we all drink Guinness, wear green, and speak with an extra little lilt to our voice because (admit it) we’re celebrating our Irish roots (whether we have them or not). But how did this tradition start and what’s it got to do with partaking in a pint? Our story starts in 5th century Britain with a boy named Maewyn Succat. At 16, he was kidnapped by Irish pirates and spent 6 years enslaved as a shepherd in Ireland. After hearing a voice that told him he should return as a missionary to help the people of Ireland, he took his vows as a priest, adopted the Christian name Patrick, and returned to spend his life trying to convert the Irish to Christianity. Since around the 9th or 10th century, the Irish have observed St. Patrick’s Day with a feast, in honor of the anniversary of his death. Christians were allowed to put aside their Lenten restrictions on food and alcohol consumption on this day, which is likely why the excessive drinking became so permanently linked to the celebration. Ironically, it was in the United States that the day began to be celebrated with music and parades as well. Of course, as the population of Irish immigrants grew, so did the celebrations. What once was a religious holiday has evolved into concerts, parades, outdoor theater productions, fireworks shows and dyeing rivers (and sometimes hair) green for a day. Perhaps the most well known legend is that he explained the Holy Trinity (Father, Son and Holy Spirit) using the three leaves of a native Irish clover, the shamrock. In order to display their Irish-Christian pride, they began to wear a shamrock on their clothing. Eventually this practice evolved into wearing green clothes on the holiday. Whether you see it as an opportunity to honor a Christian missionary and the culture and tradition he helped to create, or think of it as a day to drop your worries, hang out with buddies and immerse yourself in all things green... make sure to do it with the spirit of the Irish!

“There are only two kinds of people in the world, the Irish and those who wish they were.”

~ Irish Proverb

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4 Steps to Tasting Like a Beer Judge By Chaz Blevins, Certified Cicerone ®

Often, the term “beer snob” is thrown around at our local breweries or favorite watering holes, producing images of that person who would turn up there nose at a macro-brewed beer. Though we all enjoy having a pint socially with our friends, there are many people who take pride in deconstructing what’s in the glass, attempting to taste every aspect that went into the finished product they are enjoying. From home brewers to true beer judges, these guy are far from the “snobs” they have been dubbed, for it takes an affinity and love of all types of beer to truly appreciate any one style correctly. Does this take a well developed or trained palate? Sure, but there are some proper techniques that anyone can do to make sure you are getting the most from your brew. Below is a short guide that will have you tasting like a true pro in no time. The importance of glassware cannot be overstated. In Belgium, and most other European countries, glasses are designed around a beer and, when ordered, are poured in the specific vessel that has been created exclusively for that style. Though a multitude of glassware choices are usually available, most breweries will serve their specific beer in the correct glass. If drinking at home, we would suggest a goblet, chalice, or snifter as an all around standard.

Step 1: The Swirl Swirl that brew around! Swirling the beer this way should produce a fair 22

amount of heard on the beer and start releasing the flavor volatile in the beer, giving you the perfect lead to step 2.

Step 3: Time to Taste

Step 2: The Nose Knows

Take a long drink from your brew making sure that the beer reaches all parts of your tongue.

There are several techniques for capturing the aroma of your brew. Make sure you try each of these in order as you will expose you olfactory nerves to different stimulations during, creating the chance to pick out different and deeper aromas.

Step 4: Retronasal

Technique 1: The distant sniff. Hold the beer s about six inches under your chin area and breath in moving left to right. Technique 2: The drive by. Pass your glass under just your nose rather quickly, catching the trail of vapor left behind. Technique 3: The nose dive or bloodhound. Give your beer a couple swirls then get your nose right in the glass taking a couple of short quick sniffs. Technique 4: The long sniff. Follow the same directions as Technique 3, but this time take a long 2-3 second sniff. Technique 5: The covered snigg. Cover the top your glass with your hand completely and swirl vigorously. At the moment you release your hand from the top of the glass, immediately get your nose directly into the glass and smell.

Wine drinkers will be very familiar with this step. Considering almost all of the taste we perceive are aromas (taste are limited to sweet,salty,sour,bitter, and umami/savory), this is a very important step. Swirl your beer taking a long draw and again making sure it covers the tongue. This time make sure that your release air out of your nose after. This can detect a distinct aftertaste that is attributed to beer. If you are having trouble with this one you can always hold your nostrils closed while taking a drink and then release them. Though admittedly you might not want to try that technique in front of your friends. There you go! With these steps you can now taste and evaluate taste like the pros. Remember, though palates can be trained, many aromas and tastes are individual to each person, so never get discouraged by someone who may be getting a different result than you. The best way to train your palate is… practice! So get out there and taste some craft brew! Cheers!

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Virginia

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• ABV: (Alcohol by volume) Standard beer range from 4% to 8%. • IBU: Hop bitterness is measured in International Bittering Units (IBUs). An American Light Lager may have 5 to 8 IBUs, while an Imperial India Pale Ale (IPA) may have 100 or more IBUs. • Color: All beers have color, whether it’s light, dark, or somewhere in between. The color of beer is determined primarily by the grain used to make the beer. Light-colored grain results in a pale-colored beer; conversely, darker-roasted grains produce darker beers. • Head: None / Poor (Up To 15 Seconds) / Moderate (15 To 60 Seconds) / Good (More Than 60 Seconds) Thin / Foamy / Fluffy / Rocky / Mousse-Like • Aroma / Smell: Alcohol: Not Detectible / Mild / Noticeable / Strong Hops: Citrus / Fruity / Floral / Green / Herbal / Pine / Resinous / Spruce / Sweaty / Spicy / Tropical / Woody • Flavor / Taste: All beers have some level of bitterness. Bitterness in beer is primarily the result of extracting alpha acids from hops during the boiling process. Hop Flavor: Citrus / Fruity / Floral / Green / Herbal / Onion-Garlic / Pine / Resinous / Spruce / Sweaty /

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Spicy / Tropical / Woody Hop Bitterness: Restrained HopModerate / Aggressive / Harsh Malt Flavor: Bread Flour / Grainy / Biscuit / Bready / Toast / Caramel / Pruny / Roast / Chocolate / Coffee / Smoky / Acrid • Sweetness: Malt Sweetness: Low / Medium / High / Cloying You need to know the following tasting terms to understand basic beer styles. Knowing these terms may also encourage you to explore and experiment (and also give you something to talk about with any hophead you may encounter at the bar): • Aggressive: As you may expect, an aggressive beer has a boldly assertive aroma and/or taste. • Balanced: Balanced simply means that the malt and hops are in similar proportions, and the flavor has an equal representation of malt sweetness and hop bitterness — especially at the finish. • Body: The body is the sensation of fullness, or viscosity, of a beer on the palate, ranging from watery to creamy. Beer is generally described as thin-, light-, medium-, or fullbodied (strong simply refers to alcohol content).

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• Complex: Complex means the beer is multidimensional, involving many flavors and sensations on the palate (the opposite of simple). • Crisp: Crisp means the beer is highly carbonated or effervescent. Beers regarded as crisp are typically on the drier side as well. • Diacetyl: This term describes a buttery or butterscotchy aroma or flavor. • Estery: Estery is full of aromas that are reminiscent of fruits. • Floral: Floral is full of aromas that are reminiscent of flowers. • Fruity: Fruity means the beer has flavors reminiscent of various fruits. • Hoppy: Hoppy means the hops have earthy, herbal, spicy, or citrusy aromas and flavors. • Malty: Malty describes flavors derived from malted grain. Malty beers have a more pronounced malt richness and sweetness. • Mouthfeel: Mouthfeel is the tactile sensations of alcoholic warmth, carbonation, dryness, and the like. Body is also part of mouthfeel. • Roasty/toasty: Roasty/toasty describes the malt (roasted grain) flavors. • Robust: Robust describes a rich and full-bodied beer.

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Beer & Bacon Dip The rest of the dips don’t even have a chance when you show up to the party with this warm & creamy dip. Why? Because beer and bacon. Makes 3 Cups 16 ounces Cream Cheese ½ cup Sour Cream 5 ounces Mozzarella, shredded 2 ounces Cheddar, shredded ½ teaspoon Smoked Paprika ½ teaspoon Salt ½ teaspoon Chili Powder 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder 2 tablespoons Cornstarch ¾ cup IPA 8 slices bacon, cooked and chopped Directions: • Preheat oven to 350 degrees

• Add the cream cheese, sour cream, mozzarella, cheddar, smoked paprika, salt, chili powder, garlic powder, cornstarch, and beer to a food processor or blender. • Process on high until smooth and well combined, about 5 minutes. Stir in most of the chopped bacon, reserving about 2 tablespoons. • Pour the dip into an oven-safe bowl and top with reserved bacon. • Bake until warmed through, about 15-20 minutes. Serve warm. Choose The Right Brew! Warm, gooey, cheesy dips need the big, bold flavors of a high-hop beer for balance. Don’t be afraid of a really big IPA for this recipe.

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APOCALYPSE ALE WORKS LIVE MUSIC EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY! DOG & FAMILY FRIENDLY OUTSIDE BEER GARDEN

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Rodney’s Sweet Pig BBQ & Ribs GREAT BEER, BBQ Ribs, Pulled Pork, Brisket, plus Flounder and Cat Fish! Good friends and good music!

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LAST CALL TRIVIA!

We introduce a new specialty beer every Thursday Night infused through a “Randall.” As always food will be available from various great food trucks from the area!

We have Trivia every Wednesday night from 8:00-9:00PM. Come test your knowledge over an ice cold beer!

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FR. 2/2

7-10pm Blue GOTE

FR. 2/9

7-10pm Crawford & Power

1Anniversary Year Party on

k FR. 2/16 7-10pm Mason Cree FR. 2/23 7-10pm Harwell Grice FR. 3/2

7-10pm Mad Iguanas

FR. 3/9

7-10pm Virginia Electric

SA. 3/10 1-11pm

March 10th

Featuring:

1st Anniversary Party

FR. 3/16 7-10pm GOTE

• Live music by: Blue Mule,

Breakdown FR. 3/23 7-10pm Dirt Road

Thursday: 5pm-10pm

Americana FR. 3/30 7-10pm Medicinal

Check our Facebook page for more upcoming Events!

Friday: 4pm-10pm Saturday : 1pm-10pm Sunday: 1-9 pm Monday - Wednesday : Closed

540-909-3200

www.hammerandforgebrewing.com 70 Main Street • Boones Mill, VA

Crawford & Power, and The Floorboards • Food by Uncle Toot’s Bar-b-que & Fat Bean Taco’s • Blacksmith demonstration, yard games, limited releases of some of our favorite beers from the previous year, and limited edition merchandise. The event is kid friendly and will have a $5 cover charge for adults that is good for the whole day.

Chaos Mountain Brewing Release the giant!

Events on The Mountain! FEB 10 5 Mile Mountain Road FEB 14 Beer, Cheese, and Chocolates! A ménage à trois with flavor! FEB 16 Jody Ensor FEB 17 Tyler Smilo Southern Tour 2018 FEB 23 Melissa McSherry FEB 24 Back Creek MAR 3 Glam’r Kitty MAR 10 Jesse Ray Carter MAR 16 Marie Anderson Live! Taproom Hours MAR 23 Medicinal Americana Live Wednesdays: 4 - 9 PM Thursdays: 4 - 9 PM MAR 24 The Willies Live! Fridays: 4 - 9 PM MAR 30 Ryan Greer LIVE Saturdays: 1 - 9 PM MAR 31 Forry & Arnett Sundays: 1 - 7 PM

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“Amazing Views, Fantastic Brews!”

Natural Bridge, VA Wed-Thurs 12-7pm, Fri-Sat 12-8pm & Sun 12-6pm Born out of a passion for quality beer. We focus on producing classic Belgian-style ales using select ingredients grown on our 27 acre farm. Our goal is to produce world class beers and provide a relaxed, family friendly environment to enjoy our products.

540-521-6163 Just a few minutes off I-81 exit 180 60 Great Valley Ln • Natural Bridge, Va

2017 Gold & Bronze Winner at the Virginia Craft Brewers Cup!

www.GreatValleyFarmBrewery.com

Jack Mason’s Tavern & Brewery

See Ya At The Tavern!

Open At 11am Seven Days A Week For Lunch, Dinner And Lots Of Fun!

540-862-5624

jackmasonstavern.com 400 East Ridgeway St, Clifton Forge, VA across from Amtrak Station, downtown

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• Multiple craft beers on tap! • Full lunch/dinner menu • Gameroom is always open • Happy Hour - Mon-Fri 4-6pm 27

Wednesday 4-9pm Thursday 4-9pm Friday

4-9pm

Saturday 4-9pm Sunday

4-9pm

www.soaringridge.com 523 Shenandoah Ave Roanoke, VA 28

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