Virginia Brew Hub Issue 1.05 by Find Your Hub

Virginia

Brew Issue 1.05 Dec 2017 / Jan 2018 FREE

Hub

Putting the beer in Virginia

Your Christmas

& New Year

destination

for Beer,

Food, & Fun!

/VaBrewHub

@VaBrewHub

#VaBrewHub

VaBrewHub.com

We are Prince Edward County’s premier and only Craft Brewery. Offering 8 craft beers so everyone is bound to find something they enjoy. Located right on the High Bridge Trail our beer garden offers the most casual spot to enjoy a brew. Located in the Historic Tobacco Prizery on the High Bridge Trail State Park.

312 West Third Street, Farmville, VA 23901

www.thirdstbrewing.com 434-315-0471

https://www.facebook.com/ThirdStreetBrewing/ Operating hours: Wednesday 3:00pm - 10:00pm • Thursday, Friday and Saturday 3:00pm - Midnight • Sunday noon- 6:00pm 2

01.05 • Dec 2017/Jan 2018 • VaBrewHub.com

From the tap

Guest Appearance

Kevin Campbell

Guest Appearance

Kyle Franklin

Stephanie Ferguson

Lori Steele

Ronny Steele

Chaz Blevins

That time of year has come upon us when there is a nip in the air and snow in the clouds as shorter days lead to longer evenings. The thoughts of many across the world turn to those of family, kindness, and charity. People begin bustling in preparation for special meals, family visits, and perfect gifts - while getting all wrapped up themselves in the excitement of the children. This will be the first holiday season for our new Virginia Brew Hub family. The year has been exciting, fulfilling, rewarding, and more fun than we can express. We’re looking forward to all the seasonal special brews that will flow from all our amazing, regional craft breweries. It’s a time of creativity and innovation, which are the hallmarks of craft brewing. We know that the family atmosphere of the tap houses will become even more special as decorations, warmth, and a sense of community make them glow. As the year comes to an end, we are counting our blessings and looking forward to a new year in which we will continue to not only grow as a publication, but as a joined culture of regional musicians, food wizards, and phenomenal craft brewers. The Virginia Brew Hub publishers, editors, and staff would like to wish everyone a safe, happy, and fun-loving holiday season! By Vickie Holt

Adam Lyon

John Brill

Guest Appearance

Michael Turk

Brew Hub Team Ronny Steele Lori Steele John Brill Stephanie Ferguson Adam Lyon Chaz Blevins

- Publisher - Publisher - Designer - Public Relations Manager - Photographer - Content Creator, Sensory Analyst

Contributing writers Chaz Blevins

Content Creator, Sensory Analyst

Vickie Holt

www.VBBontheweb.com

Kim Johnson

www.TwistedVeggies.com kim@twistedveggies.com

Cover photo by Adam Lyon Island Attitude Photography islandattitude.org

01.05 • Dec 2017/Jan 2018 • VaBrewHub.com

Virginia

Brew

Hub

Putting the beer in Virginia

3rd Street Brewing Company.........................................................2 Parkway Brewing Company..........................................................3 From the tap...................................................................................4 The Salem Beer Trail!................................................................. 6-7 Ballad Brewing...............................................................................8 Mountain Valley Brewing..............................................................8 Apocalypse Ale Works....................................................................9 Press Press Merch.........................................................................10 Gentry & Locke............................................................................10 Business of Brewing......................................................................11 Star City Brewers Guild celebrates 20 years of home brewing in the Roanoke Valley!..........................12 Breweries map........................................................................ 14-15 Spotlight on Musicans & Food Trucks................................... 16-17 Star City Growlers........................................................................18 Jack Mason’s Tavern & Brewery..................................................19 Great valley Farm Brewery..........................................................19 Chaos Mountain...........................................................................21 Brauburgers..................................................................................21 The Imperial Designation: A Beer Fit for an Empress!...............22 Beer Tasting Guide ......................................................................23 Peanut Butter Stout Mousse-Topped Brownies...........................24 Parkway Brewing Company........................................................24 Twin Creeks Brewing....................................................................25 Starr Hill.......................................................................................25 Soaring Ridge................................................................................26 Big Lick Brewing Company..........................................................27 Hammer & Forge Brewing Company..........................................28

Issue 1.05 Dec 2017/Jan 2018

On the cover:

Mike Pensinger General Manager/Brewmaster at Parkway Brewing Company; David & Jennifer Ober Owners at Ober Brewing Company; The staff at Olde Salem Brewing

Pages 6 & 7

Page 12

Pages 16 & 17

For publication information, email info@vabrewhub.com

© 2017 VIRGINIA BREW HUB. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part, without written permission from VIRGINIA BREW HUB is prohibited. Every attempt has been made to verify the information contained in this publication. We assume no responsibility for incorrect, omitted or outdated information contained herein. We publish ads and stories without any implied endorsement of organizations, the views they express or the products/services they offer.

01.05 • Dec 2017/Jan 20182018 • VaBrewHub.com 01.05 • Dec 2017/Jan • VaBrewHub.com

The Salem Beer Trail!

A special thank you to Benjamin W. Tripp City Planner, City of Salem for his contribution to the article.

By Vickie Holt

Salem Virginia has a rich history of hospitality that has not only drawn those who passed through on their way to settle the west, but that has also hosted some pretty big names in American History. Lewis and Clark visited the area, as well as Andrew Jackson; the 7th President of the United States. Also among those who took advantage of Salem’s hospitality were the family of the famed General Andrew Lewis. General Lewis was not only a visitor, but a resident. In these historic times, people would have found a large number of taverns and inns at which to pass the time, mingle with the community, and find food and lodging. In the early 1800’s, Downtown Salem was laid out much the same as it is today, with inns such as The Mermaid, The Salem Hotel, The Golden Bell, The Bull’s Eye, The Brick Tavern, William Blaine’s Tavern, The Indian Queen, and the American Hotel lining its streets. Many of the buildings from that time are still standing today. The founding of Salem can be traced to James Simpson, who in 1802 purchased a 31-acre tract of land along The Great Road; still with us today as Main Street, US Rt. 11/460. This was the pathway that settlers took from the more developed East into the West as our young country expanded. It was a smart play on Simpson’s part, for his goal was to develop the area as a town. He wanted to take advantage of the flow of people along the Great Road by selling off lots for development. 6

His ultimate dream came true on January 6, 1806, when the General Assembly of Virginia established “A Town by the Name of Salem” in what was then Botetourt County. Over the years, Salem grew into a prosperous community by serving the needs of travelers along the Great Road. The town earned an early reputation for excellent hospitality and service. A reputation that is still alive today, more than two hundred years later. Downtown Salem has many restaurants offering some of the finest dining in the Roanoke Valley. In more recent years, the legacy has even expanded to include the craft beer scene, thanks to longtime favorite, Parkway Brewing. But it hasn’t stopped there. Salem is currently in the process of rebuilding its Downtown into a world class entertainment district. Starting in the Spring of 2018, the sidewalks will be replaced with historic-style brick, featuring large areas of widened sidewalk specifically designated for outdoor dining. New landscaping and historic street lights will be installed. Perhaps most exciting of all, however, is that the entire area will be overhung with lights above the streets, creating the kind of romantic atmosphere and setting that should encourage patrons to explore the area, meandering from one establishment to the next under the lights. In seeming anticipation of this romantic makeover, two new breweries will join Parkway

Brewing in what will become the Salem craft beer fraternity. Olde Salem Brewing just celebrated its grand opening on November 21st. Located at 21 East Main Street, in the heart of Downtown Salem, owner Sean Turk says opening day was a huge success, with packed-in crowds from open till close. Sean is the visionary behind Olde Salem Brewing, and it’s no secret that there is a large place in his heart for thoughtful, well-crafted beer. Sean has been in Real Estate for ten years, and began his craft brewing journey five years ago. He really enjoys the process of learning new styles of beer. As the market progressed, he thought it would be a good opportunity to own a brewery. Having spent most of his life in Salem, and with the announcement of Salem’s revitalization getting underway, he knew the time and the place was perfect. Together with Brewmaster, Kevin Campbell, Olde Salem Brewing will be focusing on a consistent, quality product. Sean says they want to concentrate on developing solid, high-quality beers, rather than experimenting with different flavors each month. They introduced six beers on opening day, and Sean says the feedback was great. People especially loved the coffee stout, which is made using fresh coffee from Mill Mountain & Tea, just down the street. There was also high praise for

01.05 • Dec 2017/Jan 2018 • VaBrewHub.com

their “Township Rebellion”, which is a New England style IPA featuring a fruity, juicy, hoppy character. The brewery building was constructed just 114 years after the town was founded, and has long been known as the iconic Tarpley’s Appliance building. Those who venture inside looking for tasty brews, however, will find the interior has changed quite a bit. The atmosphere is rich and classic, with a modern feel. Sean says that in addition to the joy he gets from crafting delicious beers, he is looking forward to spending time at the center of a culture he’s already come to appreciate for its family-focused sense of community. Like many others just starting out in this business, Olde Salem Brewing received first class help and advice from Parkway Brewing and others that are longer established. “There’s not a lot of other industries out there where you can get help from others in the business!” For more information on Olde Salem Brewing, the beers you can enjoy there, and the swag you can buy, visit their website at www.oldesalembrewing.com. You can also find them on Facebook! While Olde Salem Brewing was getting set up in the historic Tarpley’s building, David Ober had his eye on a location very near what was once the historic Lakeside Amusement Park! In January of 2018, Ober Brewing Company will open its doors at 1443 Lakeside Circle! David started home brewing eleven years ago, enthusiastically making new beers as often as he could. It wasn’t long at all until the idea entered his head that he could possibly turn his passion into a business. Eight years ago, he got to work on his education. He attended brewing school at the Sieble Institute of Technology in Chicago, where he studied Master Class beer styles. He also learned packaging and processing technologies. David says he went through it all because he wanted to prepare. “There’s no room for mediocre,” he says about the craft brewing business. Most people know what the basic beers are supposed to taste like, and if you get it wrong or just so-so, people are going to notice. You have to be innovative. David says he looked at many places over the years, but Salem was the only town that came to him offering the help and resources to make his dream come true. Ober Brewing Company will have a 3.5 barrel brew house where they will be perfecting their barrel aged beers. In addition to ordering on tap, customer will also be able to sample their brews bottled, on premises. Ober Brewing wants to be innovative, offering beers with distinct and seasonal flavors. He’s looking forward to crafting beers that will reflect the tastes of whatever fruit is in season, but he will not just be limiting himself to Mother Nature. He wants to offer beers that you just can’t find anywhere else, such as his planned sweet potato casserole beer! On opening day, however, you’ll be able to sample the Appalachian Mama American Amber Ale, the Ragutis IPA, the Daily Grind Stout, the Hanging Rock Pilsner, and the White Lady Belgian Witbier, which promises to be a favorite with the ladies! David and his family have been working hard to get the taproom ready for opening day. His wife, Jennifer, as well as their children, Austin and Ashten, have spent many hours installing the machinery and all the taproom fixtures. He says they want to create a warm and inviting, cozy industrial look. After all, the brewery will be in the middle of an industrial park, and they want the

01.05 • Dec 2017/Jan 2018 • VaBrewHub.com

atmosphere to compliment the surroundings. David is very proud of his decision to have no televisions in the taproom, as he wants people to come, have a good time, and talk to each other. There will be live music, and he even hopes to add Karaoke! Above all, however, is the beer. “I want to stand out. The beer should stand out on its own. It should be spectacular, and people should be talking about it! It shouldn’t be just another brewery stop…it should be a beer experience.” To check out Ober Brewing and follow their progress till opening day, visit www.oberbrewing.com. You can read about the beers, as well as browse the swag! Also look for Ober Brewing on Facebook. Welcoming both these breweries into the fold is the four-year veteran, Parkway Brewery, located at 739 Kessler Mill Road. Not only known for its amazing beers and its taproom experience, Parkway Brewing has become a true fixture of the community. In addition to the main beer menu, they also make pilot batches of just one or two kegs. Each week, they choose a charity or cause that is close to their hearts and donate all the proceeds from the pilot-batch sales. So far, they have given over $15,000 to charities in 2017 alone! General Manager, Mike Pensinger, says Parkway always does its best to support the local community. And they’ve been doing it since January of 2013. Founded by Keno and Lezlie Snyder, the beers of Parkway Brewing and now bottled and distributed state-wide across Virginia, North Carolina, and Ohio. In 2018, that distribution will also include Tennessee, West Virginia, Maryland, and DC. Many of the beers are named after local things and Parkway features, such as the “Get Bent Mountain” IPA, which is a light bodied, west coast-styled IPA with a delightful bready character, balanced by lots of citrusy hops. There is also the “Raven’s Roost Baltic Porter”, with a robust and roasty aroma, featuring notes of chocolate, caramel and toffee. Today, they are the largest brewery in the area, but even they received a lot of support and collaboration from bigger breweries when getting started. Now they are happy to be the one helping the new guys get going. When asked what he liked about being part of the craft brewing industry, Mike said that the interactions with customers is second to none, because there are so many fans. In so many other professions, interactions with customers are often negative. In craft brewing, however, interactions are often filled with praise for the delicious beers and great experiences. Mike says in all his time in the industry (15 years) he’s almost never have a bad interaction with a customer. Visit parkwaybrewing.com for more information about the beers, the taproom, the events, and the great social work being done by this amazing group of people. And of course, all the swag in the shop! Three craft breweries, in three historic locations around a town that was born for hospitality in a time when the west was still wild. It’s certain that Parkway Brewing, along with Olde Salem Brewing and Ober Brewing, will contribute significantly to the success of Salem’s rebirth as an entertainment district. There is also no doubting the success all three will enjoy because of it! Whether you wait for the romantic atmosphere of the overhanging lights, or if you just want to go out tonight…Salem, Virginia is a must-visit destination for your next terrific craft beer experience. 7

REFRESHING LIKE SPARKLING WATER “BUT WITH A LITTLE TWIST”

Henry County’s first farm brewery! 1-276-833-2171 • 4220 Mountain Valley Rd • Axton, VA

Enjoy six rotating craft beers, live entertainment, and breath-taking scenery. Bring the kids and the

graduation) corporate events, and weddings.

dogs, relax on the deck or covered

TAPROOM HOURS: THU: 5 - 9 PM | FRI: 5 - 9:30 PM | SAT: 1 - 9:30 PM

pavilion or get competitive with

mountainvalleybrewing.com

some indoor or outdoor games.

The perfect venue for private parties (birthday, anniversary,

01.05 • Dec 2017/Jan 2018 • VaBrewHub.com7

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

Apocalypse Events Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec

1 Morgan Maddox 2 Large Marge 8 Keith McFadden 9 Marie Anderson 15 Nomad 16 Diversion Accoustic 22 Cory Campbell 23 Steve Freeman 29 Perry Mabry 30 Lauren & Hunter duo

NOW 18 TAPS TO SERVE YOU BETTER

NEW RELEASE AVAILABLE ON TAP NOW!

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

Like us on Facebook for future events!

Cranberry Seasonal Cenful Blonde

6TH SEAL

TRIAD

CHOCOLATE

HARD

BELGIAN ALE

STOUT

SELTZER WATER

Holiday Hours

Dec 26-28th 12-9pm Dec 29-30th 12-11pm Dec 31st 1-1am

No one does New Years Better than Apocalypse Ale Works! $10 COVER LIVE MUSIC & COMPLIMENTARY BBQ & YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THE KEG DROP AT MIDNIGHT!

TEMPTATION THURSDAY

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!

HOURS WED 4-9PM THU 4-9PM FRI 4-11PM SAT 12-11PM SUN 1-6PM

endofbadbeer.com

1257 Burnbridge Rd. Forest, VA • 434.258.87619

01.05 • Dec 2017/Jan 2018 • VaBrewHub.com

Judges sample the entries.

Star City Brewers Guild celebrates 20 years of home brewing in the Roanoke Valley! Twenty years ago, a group of people came together with the idea of promoting home brewing as a hobby in the Roanoke Valley Region by creating and maintaining a network of hobbyists that range in skill levels from novice to expert. Since its beginning, the Star City Brewers Guild has grown in membership from an initial few to 120 active members! However, the Guild doesn’t just keep happily to itself, saving the all the fun for its members. They actively promote home brewing at public events such as the Home Brew Demo Day in the spring, and Learn to Homebrew, which happens in the fall. Both events are hosted by Southern Hills and Blue Ridge Hydroponics home brew supply shops. Also, competitions for a pre-selected style of beer are held quarterly. The guild meets monthly at public locations such as homebrew supply shops, as well as in the homes of its members. Many

long-term Guild members remember the days before craft beer was widely available. The only way to get it was to make it. On October 22, the Guild celebrated its 20th anniversary at Big Lick Brewing Company in Downtown, Roanoke. And on November 11, at Chaos Mountain Brewing in Callaway, the latest competition was held. This Star City Homebrew Throwdown featured ninety-five entries, judged per BJCP (Beer Judge Certification Program) competition and style guidelines. The competition attracted seventy-six registered participants, judges, and stewards. Categories for the competition were IPA, Light Standard, Belgian, Amber, Strong, Dark Standard, Light Specialty, and Dark Specialty. There were gold, silver, and bronze winners in each category, but the Best in Show award went to Ian McElhone for his Flanders Red, named “2015 Flanders Red”. For a complete list of winners, as well

as more information about the competition, visit www.throwdown.starcitybrewers.org. Ian got started ten years ago when he received an extract kit for Christmas. After a few years of extract brewing on the stovetop, he graduated to all-grain. About six years later, he started experimenting with different souring methods and bacteria strains. Since then, he’s made an annual batch of Flanders Red Ale, each version having been fermented for a year on the same yeast and oak dowels. He also tries to bottle-condition the beers for as long as he can stand, so the winning beer has been in the bottle for almost a year. Ian just got a new barrel and is very much looking forward to using it for his next batch of Flanders. For more information about the Star City Brewers Guild, or indeed if you’re interested in joining, check them out on Facebook at StarCityBrewersGuild. You can also emailpresident@starcitybrewers.org. Best in Show award went to Ian McElhone for his Flanders Red.

01.05 • Dec 2017/Jan 2018 • VaBrewHub.com

Your complete solution to Home Brewing and Hydroponics If you have a few square feet or more to devote to intensive indoor growing, we will proudly help you gain further understanding and have a real good time. Indoor gardening requires neither an expensive greenhouse, or lots of sunny windows. Today’s technology can help you duplicate mother natures best anywhere indoors. Your indoor garden will do well if you provide the right conditions by playing mother nature.

www.BlueRidgeHydroponics.com 5327 Williamson Road Ste D, Roanoke, Va

540-265-2483

Open Monday - Saturday 11-6 Sunday 10-2

Selling the supplies, ingredients and equipment you need to make world class beers and wines in your own home. Bringing you the best stuff from the best names in the business with the best selection in Roanoke.

(540) 400-0091 5342 Franklin Rd SW • Roanoke, VA

Lynchburg and Forest Va destination for all your HOMEBREWING AND WINE MAKING SUPPLIES (434) 851-5646 1219 Burnbridge Road Forest, VA

Mon - Closed Tues - 11am-7pm Wed - 11am-7pm Thur - 11am-7pm Fri - 11am-7pm beer tastings 5:30pm - 7:00pm Sat - 11am-6pm wine tastings 1pm - 4pm Sun - closed

www.pintsoplenty.com

01.05 • Dec 2017/Jan 2018 • VaBrewHub.com

Breweries

FEATURED

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

Apocalypse Ale Work - page 9 Ballad Brewing - page 8 Big Lick Brewing Company - page 27 Chaos Mountain Brewing - page 20 Great Valley Farm Brewery - page 19 Hammer & Forge Brewing Company - page 28 Jack Mason’s Tavern & Brewery - page 19 Mountain Vally Brewing - page 8 Parkway Brewing Company - page 3 & 24 Soaring Ridge Craft Brewers - page 26 Starr Hill Brewery - page25 Third Street Brewery Co - page 2 Twin Creeks Brewing Co - page 25

A won

Brew

Enjoy a

Brewing Co 14 2 Witches Winery & Brewing Company 37 Headspace Brewing Co. 15 A Few Old Goats Brewing

(Coming Soon)

16 17 18 19 20 21

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

22 23 24 25 26

Blue Mountain Brewery Bold Rock Hard Cider Bristol Station Brewery & Pub Brothers Craft Brewing Buffalo Mountain Brewery

38 39 40

(Coming Soon)

27 Buggs Island Brewing Company 28 Bull & Bones Brewhaus & Grill 29 Creek Bottom Brewing Company 30 Damascus Brewery 31 Deschutes Brewery Tasting Room 32 Devils Backbone Brewing Co. basecamp 33 Devils Backbone Brewing Co. outpost 34 Elderbrew 35 Flying Mouse Brewery 36 Greenbrier Valley

42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49

50 Seven Arrows Brewing Company (Coming Soon) 51 Shenandoah Valley Lefty’s Right Mind Brewing Brewing Co Loose Shoe Brewing Company 52 Sinkland Farms Brewing Long Way Brewing 53 Stable Craft Brewing (Coming Soon) 54 State Street Brewing Ober Brewing Company 55 Staunton River (Opening Jan 2018) Brewing Company Olde Salem Brewing 56 Studio Brew Painted Peak Brewing 57 Sugar Hill Brewing Co. Pale Fire Brewing Queen City Brewery Redbeard Brewing Company Rising Silo Farm Brewery Right Turn Clyde Brewing The River Company Restaurant & Brewery 48

Greenbrier County, WV

Monroe County,

Giles County Tazewell County

Bland County

Radford Pulaski County

49 40

Russell County

Smyth County

Washington County 62

Bristol 56 54 24 34

Wythe County

Grayson County 30

Carroll County

Galax

01.05 • Dec 2017/Jan 2018 • VaBrewHub.com

28 38

Mont Coun 52

Floyd Count

Patri Coun

Click on QR code for virtual map!

A winter nderland of

Harrisonburg

weries

Rockingham County Augusta County 45

20 51

a cool brew!

Nelson County

Featured Home Brewing Stores

Botetourt County

Craig County 16 Roanoke 35 City Salem 64

Amherst County

Lynchburg

15 10 9 31 3 10 13 17 11 Roanoke 66 County

Bedford County

ick nty

64 Blue Ridge Hydroponica & Home Brewing 65 Pints O’ Plenty 66 Southern Hills Homebrew Supply

Prince Edward County

Campbell County

Appomattox County

11 65

7 42 41

e y, WV

32 61 23

Alleghany County

58 Sunken City Brewing Company 59 Three Notch’d Brewing Harrisonburg Taproom 60 Three Notch’d Brewing Roanoke (Coming Soon) 61 Wild Wolf Brewing Company 62 Wolf Hills Brewing Co. 63 Wood Ridge Farm Brewery

Waynesboro

6 7

3 4

Staunton 50

Rockbridge County

tgomery nty

44 25 59 60

13 12

Charlotte County

Franklin County

Henry County

Pittsylvania County 38 8

Danville Martinsville

Halifax County

Mecklenburg County 27

01.05 • Dec 2017/Jan 2018 • VaBrewHub.com

Spotlight on Musicans & Food Trucks

By Vickie Holt

well as on iTunes and Spotify. Looking ahead, Place Called Home want to focus on creating music and releasing more albums. What it’s all about, however, says Mike Loritsch, is community…”where people can come together”. Catch Place Called Home December 9th at Soaring Ridge Brewery. New show dates are added all the time, so keep checking their website for where they’ll be playing next.

A Place Called Home:

Spotlight Musician

Music bands often form because people want to get together and write music. But while sitting around a bonfire on a chilly Autumn evening in 2016, Wes Winebarger, Mike Loritsch, Jeremy Smelser, and Josh Smelser wrote a song. But what good is a song on paper? It wasn’t long until these four friends decided to become a band so that this song, and many others, could be heard. In just a little more than a year, these men have not only made a name for themselves on the local brewery and festival scene, they have also created enough original music to fill and album…which they released on November 4, 2017 during a concert-party at The Spot on Kirk. It’s not so easy to describe the kind of music they create, because like all the biggest bands of the late 1970’s and throughout the 80’s, these guys experiment with different styles. One song sounds like southern rock, while another sounds country. One sounds like 80’s pop, while another sounds like it came off an album by Queen. Place Called Home delivers song after song with incredible musical intelligence in every note, every chord, every lyric, and every harmony of their elaborate backing vocals! No two songs sound the same, so there is surprise after delightful surprise from this record-label caliber group. Even the cover songs they play are from a wide variety of favorites. 16

Marie Anderson: Spotlight Musician

Despite their national potential, the most important things to Wes, Mike, Jeremy, and Josh are the feelings of purpose, community, and camaraderie that come with deciding to play music for others. They love the breweries because the family friendly, community atmosphere is in perfect harmony with their own reasons for being there. To sample some of Place Called Home’s original music, you can visit their website at placecalledhome.net and select Music from the menu. If you want to hear more, you can get their first album at any of their shows, as

Marie Anderson has always had a serious case of stage fright. With no plan to put herself in the spotlight anytime soon, she earned a Masters degree in social work and prepared herself for a career in that field. In doing all this, she’d managed to avoid the stage as much as possible. That is, until five years ago when some friends firmly encouraged her to sing with a local band. Though she was hesitant, it was the uplifting words of friend Ray Martin (from the band, “Shame for Sidney”) that finally gave her the courage to take that first step: “I don’t care if you sing ABC’s…you’re not leaving till you get up and sing!” Once that step was taken, Marie started doing open mic. Despite the fact she was still battling stage fright with every appearance, she soon had people approaching to book her for shows. Five years later…yes, she still struggles with facing the stage, but she’s become a soughtafter local artist; rarely having to reach out

01.05 • Dec 2017/Jan 2018 • VaBrewHub.com

for bookings. Marie’s original music is soulful, acoustic, and bluesy, and her voice is perfect for this style. Her 1500-song cover list, however, is as eclectic as it is long; including acoustic versions of tracks from classic rock, county, pop, R&B, southern rock, blues, and many more! She’s a onewoman band, with lots of fans all over Virginia. On her website (www.mariesmusic.org) you can find audio tracks and videos of both Marie’s original music, and a sampling of her covers. You can also find her original music, as well as all the up-to-date show dates, on ReverbNation.com. Marie says she loves playing at breweries bec ause of the atmosphere and the people. Despite the fact that her show schedule is almost always full, Marie still loves when people come out specially to see her. One of the best things about doing this, she says, is when people express how much they like what you do. She has a great appreciation for those who ask her to play, and for those who enjoy her music. That’s what it’s all about. Here’s what Marie has line up for the next two months, but keep checking her website and ReverbNation, as new shows are added regularly! December 1-2: 9:00pm Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center - Roanoke December 5: 6:30pm The Fishin’ Pig - Farmville December 6: 7:00pm The Brew House - Blackstone December 8: 6:00pm Twin Creeks Brewing - Vinton December 9: 7:00pm Apocalypse Ale Works - Forest December 14: 8:00pm The Q - Roanoke December 15: 6:00pm The Draper Mercantile and Trading Company - Draper December 16: 7:00pm

Wild Wolf Brewing Company Nellysford December 20: 7:00pm Bad Wolf BBQ - Roanoke December 21: 6:30pm Devils Backbone Outpost Brewery - Lexington December 22: 6:30pm Hidden Valley Country Club - Salem December 27: 7:00pm Mulligan’s Bar and Grill - Roanoke December 28: 7:00pm The Brew House - Blackstone December 29: 6:00pm Chaos Mountain Brewery - Callaway January 12: 7:00pm Wild Wolf Brewing Company Nellysford January 20: 7:00pm Third Street Brewing - Farmville January 24: 7:00pm Mulligan’s Bar and Grill - Roanoke January 26-27: 9:00pm Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center - Roanoke

Dojo Grill: Food Truck LaToia Jones spent most of her working life in management, which led to restaurant management. However, LaToia wanted to see what she could do on her own. She opened a coffee shop ten years ago, but competition in the area made being a small business difficult. Looking for an edge, she had the idea of making her coffee shop mobile. Inspiration led to inspiration, and so was born the idea of creating a unique food truck experience; serving a full menu of artisan grilled cheese sandwiches! The wheels hit the road in October of 2015, and LaToia says there’s not another food truck menu like it in the entire area. The public seems to really love it. Dojo Grill definitely does fill a grilledcheese-loving niche, with its menu that offers both vegetarian and non-vegetarian items. The signature sandwich, The Dojo’s Mojo, includes fresh baby spinach,

01.05 • Dec 2017/Jan 2018 • VaBrewHub.com

mozzarella, and basil pesto. A customer favorite from the meaty side of the menu is the Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese, which includes grilled chicken, mild cheddar, and Buffalo sauce. With a menu of over sixteen delicious choices, you’d have to visit again and again to try them all! LaToia just has the one truck now, but it’s on the road five days a week; visiting breweries, festivals, and even office buildings for lunches during weekdays. Dojo Grill also participates in lots of other area events, such as Party in the Park for Vinton and Roanoke, the Dr. Pepper Park, Roanoke and Salem Parks and Recreations, food truck rodeos, and more! Though she’d love to eventually get a second truck, she has, in the meantime, opened a companion restaurant. In May, The Vatican Bistro opened at 5524 Williamson Road, inside Lamplighter Mall. In addition to locally roasted coffees, they offer wraps, soups, and salads. Though the menu differs from the Dojo Grill food truck, the restaurant does offer the famous Dojo’s Mojo. LaToia is especially grateful to the area breweries. She says that brewery customers really made her truck popular, and remain her biggest group of fans. She loves meeting everyone, and says it’s really nice to go out to the people and offer her creations. Check out the Dojo Grill website at dojogrill.weebly.com for the full menu, as well as upcoming dates at breweries near you! If you’d like to book Dojo Grill food truck for your event, festival, office, or brewery, you can give LaToia a call at 540793-3051, or you can use the Contact Us option on the website. Meanwhile, here’s where you can find your next mind-blowing grilled cheese experience in the months of December and January! Soaring Ridge Craft Brewers December 13th 4 PM to 9 PM December 14th 4 PM to 9 PM December 15th 4 PM to 9 PM December 16th 2 PM to 9 PM Twin Creeks Brewing Company January 11th 5 PM to 9 PM January 12th 5 PM to 10 PM January 13th 2 PM to 10 PM January 14th 2 PM to 6 PM

A growler is a refillable jug made of glass, ceramic, or stainless steel used to transport draft beer. Basically, it’s

What’s a growler?

take-out – for beer! They come in a variety of sizes and styles – so hunt one down that fits your lifestyle and personality and bring it with you to the pub, regardless of where you purchased it. There’s no growler-shaming in Virginia. Fill. Drink. Repeat.

01.05 • Dec 2017/Jan 2018 • VaBrewHub.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

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

“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 01.05 • Dec 2017/Jan 2018 • VaBrewHub.com

Virginia

Brew

Hub

Putting the beer in Virginia

Stay up to date on the latest news related to Beer, Food & Fun! Including Festivals, Beer Releases, Tap Take overs, Weekend Musicians, Food-truck locations, give a ways and free tickets to special beer events! /VaBrewHub @VaBrewHub

As the holiday season approaches and hearts become filled with the spirit of giving, the Virginia Brew Hub staff would like to encourage everyone to please consider adoption when thinking about getting that special someone a special friend. Our local shelters are filled with puppies, kittens, cats, and dogs who have so much love to give, but so little time to find a home. Adopt don’t shop! - Rhett and Boone

@VaBrewHub #VaBrewHub VaBrewHub.com

Have a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year! 20

01.05 • Dec 2017/Jan 2018 • VaBrewHub.com

Chaos Mountain Brewing Events on The Mountain! DEC 7 December Shine Runners Pub Run DEC 8 Daniel Pollock DEC 9 Old Man Kelly and The Street Sweepers DEC 15 Seph Custer and the Customs DEC 16 Blue Mule DEC 17 4th Annual Christmas Party!! DEC 22 The Willies DEC 23 Crawford &Power DEC 29 Marie Anderson DEC 30 Kyle Forry & Justin Arnett JAN 12 Ryan Greer

1332 Venture Drive Suite A • Forest, VA

Monday - Wednesday Thursday Friday - Saturday Sunday

: : : :

1AM to 9:30 PM 11 AM to 11PM 1 AM to 12 AM 11 AM to 9:30 PM

Taproom Hours Wednesdays: 4 - 9 PM Thursdays: 4 - 9 PM Fridays: 4 - 9 PM Saturdays: 1 - 9 PM Sundays: 1 - 7 PM

Brauburgers new location

NOW OPEN!

The new address is: 1332 Venture Drive Suite A • Forest, VA 01.05 • Dec 2017/Jan 2018 • VaBrewHub.com

The Imperial Designation. A Beer Fit for an Empress! By Chaz Blevins, Certified Cicerone ® The term “Imperial” today, in the United States, is attached to almost any high gravity beer, often being synonymous with “double”. Here in the U.S., we have beers that have been changed in title by the term itself. For instance, some Imperial IPA’s border the line with many of the hopped up Barleywines of the past, Imperial Brown Ales draw a thin line between the Strong and Old Ales of the past. Even Imperial Pilsners, that for all we know could be German Helles Bocks or 40 ounce malt liquor in disguise. And, of course, the rich and delicious American Imperial Stouts. However, there was a time not long ago where this term was reserved for only beers brewed specifically for the royal elite in Europe. Exporting beer was always an issue in England, spoilage being the major concern. With variations in temperature, age, and handling, this delicate cargo was not the easiest to transport. Even Bass Ale, whose “red triangle” was the very first trademark in the U.K., sank to the bottom of the sea on the tragic voyage of the Titanic. But bringing the world the unique ales brewed in the country was a challenge that entrepreneurial Englishmen seemed always up to, Henry Thrale included. However, it would be the acts of the Royal Empress of the Russian Imperial Court, Catherine the Great, that would open the doors of opportunity for and ultimately change the history of beer as we know it. After completely redefining the landscape of the Russian government for the better, Catherine sat her sights upon renewal of trade. In the year 1766, she agreed to a commercial treaty with Britain. Just perhaps, our favorite malted beverage helped proliferate the 22

treaty. You see, Catherine the Great’s love for London Porter was well known, and it was just the drink for which Henry Thrale and his Anchor Brewery were known. He decided to brew a beer, not just up to the task and of the voyage, but specifically to the taste of the Empress and her royal court. It was an extremely hopped and alcoholic beer of 25 degrees plato that made its voyage across the Baltic. Known as an “export stout” (the relatively more indigenous Baltic Porter would come some time after these high gravity English browns and stouts were established, though clearly an interpretation of the styles), the beer style quickly became linked to its Imperial connections, and was thus coined Russian Imperial Stout. It was in 1955, after many historical acquisitions and mergers, that the original Anchor Brewery, now Courage Brewery, officially rebranded their beer as “Courage Imperial Russian Stout”. Though many examples of the style appeared soon after, it was the ingenuity and passion of American craft brewers that revitalized the rich dark style we love. Today, we luckily imbibe this amazing drink without the pretion or pretense of a royal court. Though any attachment to a crown has been removed, here are some local examples of the Imperial style that will not only make you feel as if you have been transported back in history to those first voyages, but I think would meet, and maybe exceed, the expectations of one Russian Empress.

Hammer and Forge: Romanov’s Return

One of the most unique and true to style offerings in VA, this dark amazing beer is brewed with a very specific method that utilizes caramelization

for a richer and deeper brew. The soft delicate mouthfeel and slight vanilla sweetness hides the alcohol warmth. Bitterness creeps up at the finish, making you want just one more sip… and then another, and another.

Chaos Mountain: INK

One of a kind! Dark raisin and fall fruit are the star here, with a faintly dry grape and oak finish. Star City Brewers Guild’s winner of Best in Show in 2015. It was later brewed on the 7bbl pilot batch system, and aged in local red wine barrels at the brewery. Truly limited in release, this is an amazing beer that, hopefully, we will see return once again.

Big Lick Brewing: Dying Days

A dark sweet brew with notes of molasses and a perfect, full, soft, and chewy mouthfeel. It is roasted and chocolatey with a boozy warmth that fits the season; definitely a brew you will be dying to get more of.

Starr Hill: Debut Imperial Russian Stout

Walking a perfect tightrope act between bittersweet dark chocolate and roasted coffee, this brew lets you come back for more with a more subtle mouthfeel that leaves room for another round.

Parkway Brewing Co: For Lovers Only

Thick and roasty, this brew will grab a hold of you and never let go. An almost dark rum barrel finish is subdued perfectly at just the right moments by its smooth, nutty finish. Now the only problem is sharing.

01.05 • Dec 2017/Jan 2018 • VaBrewHub.com

Virginia

Brew

• 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 /

Beer: Brewery:

ABV IBU Style Color Aroma Flavor Notes

Rating:

Hub

Beer Tasting Guide

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).

Beer: Brewery:

ABV IBU Style Color Aroma Flavor Notes

Rating:

01.05 • Dec 2017/Jan 2018 • VaBrewHub.com

• 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.

Beer: Brewery:

ABV IBU Style Color Aroma Flavor Notes

Rating: 23

Peanut Butter Stout Mousse-Topped Brownies Makes 24 Mini Brownies For The Mousse: 2/3 cup Heavy Cream 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar 1/2 cup Creamy Peanut Butter 3 tbsp. Stout For The Brownies: 1 cup Flour 1/4 cup Cocoa Powder 1 tsp. Baking Powder 1/2 tsp. Salt 1 tsp. Espresso Powder 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar 12 ounces (2 cups) Dark Chocolate Chips 6 tbsp. Unsalted Butter 3/4 cup Chocolate Stout 3 tbsp. Coconut Oil (melted) 2 Large Eggs Directions: • Preheat oven to 350° • In the bowl of a stand mixer, add the cream and powdered sugar; beat on high until soft peaks form. Lower speed to medium and slowly add the peanut butter, beating until peaks return. Slowly add the stout; mix 24

until combined. Chill until set, about 30 minutes. • In a large bowl, stir together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, espresso powder, and sugar; set aside. • In the top of a double boiler, add the chocolate chips and butter; stir until melted. Remove from the heat. Stir the stout and oil into the chocolate. • Add the chocolate mixture and the eggs to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. • Pour the batter into mini muffin tins that have been greased until 2/3 full. • Bake until the tops have set and look dry, about 1822 minutes. Allow to cool completely. • Frost the brownies with the peanut butter mousse prior to serving. Choose The Right Brew! Can you find a peanut butter stout? Grab it! If not, look for a smooth milk stout. - By Kim Johnson

01.05 • Dec 2017/Jan 2018 • VaBrewHub.com

“Cross the creeks to Great Craft Beer!” Music on the Dock Local, regional and national touring acts regularly play on the dock!

Wide variety of local food trucks every weekend! Thursday 5-9 Friday 5-10 Saturday 2-10 Sunday 2-6 111 S. Pollard St. Vinton, VA

Trivia

Thursday!

/TwinCreeksBrewing

@TwinCreeksBrewing

www.twincreeksbrewing.com

01.05 • Dec 2017/Jan 2018 • VaBrewHub.com

December Events

January Events

Dec 9 - An Evening with Rutledge Dec 14 - STEM Tavern Dec 16 - Holiday Sweater Hoedown Dec 21 - Pure Barre pop up class Dec 28 - Game Night Dec 31 - Too Sweet Beer Release/NYE Party -- open until 1:30am

Jan 4 - closed for a private event Jan 10 - STEM Tavern Jan 11 - Pints & Poses Yoga Class *more events to come*

www.soaringridge.com 523 Shenandoah Ave Roanoke, VA 26

(540) 339-9776

01.05 • Dec 2017/Jan 2018 • VaBrewHub.com

s a m t s i r h C y r r Me & Happy N e w Y e a r!

Big Lick Ugly Sweater Holiday Party

Dec 15th • 4PM - 10PM

blbc

Nippy Lil Bugger Winter Warmer on tap for the holiday season!

Brewing Company

Roanoke, Virginia

Our holiday hours will be as follows: Sunday, December 24th: Closed Monday, December 25th: Closed Sunday, December 31st: Open 12 - 4 pm Monday, January 1st: Closed Open normal hours Wednesday thru Sunday all other days.

01.05 • Dec 2017/Jan 2018 • VaBrewHub.com

ssum Live music by Po from 6 - 9 pm We’ll have music by Possum (bluegrass) that night from 6 - 9 pm and we’ll have a food truck (TBA). Plus an ugly sweater contest with prizes, winners will be announced at 9 pm and must be present to win! Follow us on Facebook or go to

www.BigLickBrewingco.com for all the details of upcoming events! 27

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from

WE’LL KEEP THE LIGHT ON! Fri 12/1 4 PM Fri 12/1 7 PM Fri 12/8 7 PM Fri 12/15 7 PM Fri 12/22 7 PM Sat 12/23 1 PM

Check our Facebook page for more upcoming Events!

Bbl Aged Forged From Chaos Crawford & Power Live The Floorboards Live Surrender Dorothy Live Black Mountain Revival Live Ugly Christmas Sweater Party

Thursday: 5pm-10pm 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

01.05 • Dec 2017/Jan 2018 • VaBrewHub.com