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From the tap All of us here at Brew Hub magazine would like to wish all of you a very Happy Holiday Season. May it be filled with family, friends, love, and laughter. But most of all, may your glasses be filled with all the delicious, local craft beers, brewed by those who are your own. At a time of year when charitable thoughts turn toward good will, may the special sense of community to be found in your local craft breweries season your holidays with special feelings of belonging and togetherness. As you raise your glasses and greet the new year, please be safe and drink responsibly.
Brew Hub Team Ronny Steele Lori Steele Pam Henson Chaz Blevins Jessica Mullins Stephanie Ferguson Chip Ducott Beerdedbeerman
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Southern Hills HomeBrew Supply By Vickie Holt
After twenty years working in IT, Robb Burden opened Southern Hills HomeBrew Supply in March of 2015…and he loves it. Comparing it to the IT work he used to do, Robb says, “nobody screams at me that their beer isn’t fermenting at threeo’clock in the morning!” Robb has always had a passion for beer, and is an avid brewer. For a long time, he wanted to do something with it, but when the time came to make that decision, he opted for a supply store instead of opening a brewery. He saw a void that could be filled in the area, as there are no other businesses in Virginia, west of Richmond, that provide a full range of home brewing supplies, equipment, and services. It seemed like it could work. It also seemed like it could be a lot more fun than working with computers. Not only did he feel it was a better decision because of the open market, but also because of the resources involved with opening a brewery. Three years ago, says Robb, the local brewery business was a completely different animal. Starting up with a two-barrel system was almost seen as insane. Nobody was opening twobarrel breweries. It was all about distribution. Since then, the local business model has changed. Now, a brewery must have tap room sales versus distribution. And when talking about the cost of starting up a ten- or fifteen-barrel system to meet that business model…it takes a lot. Robb is glad about the decision he eventually made. “Everybody comes in here,” he says happily. “We get people from all sorts of walks of life. It’s quite interesting to see the cross-section of humanity that is making their own beer and wine.” From lawyers to laborers and everyone in between, lots of people are discovering how much fun it is to make and drink their own beer and wine. Most also enjoy sharing with friends and family. Since opening his location at 5342 Franklin Rd SW in
Roanoke, Virginia, Robb says he’s had excellent growth. He sees new customers coming in every day, thanks in most part to word-of-mouth. He also gets fantastic support and promotion simply through the local brewing community, as well as events shared with the Star City Brewer’s Guild. For the past three years in his capacity as the owner of a brewing supply store, Robb has attended the National Homebrew Convention, also known as “Homebrew Con” (to be held next in Providence, RI on June 27 – 29, 2019). Through this convention, Robb has met brew-blogger Marshall Schott. He’s also met John Palmer, who runs howtobrew.com, as well as brewing authors Denny Conn and Drew Beecham. These associations have given Robb the opportunity to learn, grow his business, and better serve the brewing community in Southwest Virginia. For those who might be thinking about home brewing as a new hobby, Robb advises it’s something you can take as far as you want. “You don’t have to go all out when you’re making your beer”, he says. “You can get your little starter equipment kit, and you can make the ingredient kits out of a box to get your five gallons of beer. You can do that a couple times a year and be happy with it. Or, you can spend lots of money on all kinds of fancy equipment and really get all into it. Take it as far as you want. Even maybe as far as opening your own
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brewery. It’s a hobby that grows with you.” However, there is a playful warning that Robb offers from his own experience: “When you start this journey and this hobby, for some reason, after you’ve brewed that first beer, it’s really all you can think about!” Chuckling, Robb tells us many of his customers share that same story. “There’s something about this hobby that tickles that part of your brain that wants to be tickled.” For those who are intrigued, but not certain yet whether they want their brain tickled, Robb tells us there are one-gallon kits available for those who just want to see if it’s for them. The equipment kits start at fifty dollars, and the ingredient kits start at fifteen. These kits make nine to ten bottles of beer. They are not only a good way to get the process down, but to also see if it’s a process to enjoy. Robb tells us he also offers kits and equipment for brewing ciders, vinegars, and even fermented fruit kits for making your own kimchi. And if you do want to take it further, Southern Hills also has a variety of hops and extracts. They also store over one hundred types of grains in their grain room. As an alternative to traditional brewing, Robb also offers the Australian-developed method of brew-in-a-bag! Rather than three pieces of equipment for all the stages of brewing, think of a pillow-case-sized teabag and one pot. And that it, mate! In addition to equipment and supplies, Rob is also happy to announce that Southern Hills HomeBrew Supply has just completed their class room in the building next door to the
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shop! They held their first official classes on November 17, and have a variety of courses planned for the coming weeks. To sign up for the classes, visit Southern Hills Homebrew Supply on Facebook. All scheduled classes are listed with a “get tickets” button to sign up. Courses will include “Homebrewing 101: Intro to Homebrewing” and “Winemaking 101: Intro to Kit Winemaking”. Southern Hills will even feature a recurring “Women’s Brew Night” for the ladies! Right now, says Robb, many of the classes are introductions to brewing. More advanced classes will be offered next year. The classroom space will also feature special events. On December 8, Southern Hills HomeBrew Supply will have its Holiday Open House from 9:00am – 5:00pm. Check the Facebook page regularly for the full and continuing calendar! Many brewers across the nation share a moment when it all began. Whether it was for Christmas, or for a birthday, many began brewing when they received their first brew kit as a gift. For Robb, it was his birthday. But as the holidays are approaching, Robb will be well-stocked for anyone wondering what to get that special, beer-loving loved one in the family. To check out the inventory, kits, and supplies, visit the website at www.southernhillshomebrew.com. And don’t forget the Facebook page for the calendar of events and classes! Make the holiday season the beginning of a new journey for yourself or someone special.
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Star City Brewers Guild is Where it’s at for Brewing, Tasting, Learning, and Great People! Cheers! By Vickie Holt Twenty-one years ago, four men shared a passion that not only turned into an official organization, but that also brought many others together and paved the way for some to exciting new careers. All for the love of home-brewed, craft beer. In 1997, Bob Bratcher, Bill Harmon, Doug Moyer, and their friend, Raymond, had been meeting regularly at Bambleton Delhi to share their love of home-brewing. This was in the years prior to the craft brewery boom in Southwest Virginia, and for those who loved the brews, the only way to get them was to brew at home. Bob, Bill, Doug, and Raymond had each been doing just that, as well as meeting to talk about it, for several years. In 1997, however, they decided to make their little group official. Almost twenty years earlier, in 1978, President Jimmy Carter signed bill H.R. 1337 into law, fully legalizing the practice of home-brewing. A few months later, Charlie Papazian founded the Brewers Association and the American Homebrewers Association: an organization dedicated to education, competition, and to the promotion of the home-brewing community. All across America, city and regional brewing clubs known as “guilds” began popping up everywhere – many of which were under the main umbrella of the American Homebrewers Association. Our quartet of home-brewing buddies were well aware of these guilds, and thought it was high time for their unique little group to become the next one. In 1997, they founded the Star City Brewers Guild; complete with charter. The club gathered new members quickly and began to grow, but it wasn’t until 2000 that the Guild decided to create offices for president, vice president, and treasurer. Long-time member, Patrick Kennerly (Guild President 2004 – 2006), tells us that the Guild’s very first president was Esther King. Esther and her husband, Jim Kelly, were among some of the first new members. Though Jim was a long-time brewer, it was Esther’s keen organizational skills that really made the group coalesce. As the Guild’s very first President, she kept records and notes, and spearheaded the group’s involvement – then, twenty members strong – with Microfestivus. Microfestivus is an annual event held by the Square Society: a Roanoke-based organization that supports cultural arts, sciences, and economic development. In the beginning, the Guild assisted the Square Society with this beer-centric event, but such was their presence and input that in the years that followed, the Star City Brewers Guild has worked autonomously, along with the Square Society in the presentation of this anticipated event. Where they began as a knowledge-and-helper resource, they are now a full partner force; organizing the brewers, judges, and the beer for each new event. The strong contributions of the Star City Brewers Guild made the 2005 Microfestivus event so big, so successful, and so far-reaching that an area Kroger grocery store took notice. They saw how the micro-brews were becoming more popular, and were among the first in the area to clear shelf space to carry the products, retail. This was the beginning, says Kennerly, of Roanoke’s craft-brewing boom.
From day to day, and since the beginning, however, the Star City Brewers Guild is first and foremost a club of people who share and talk about their hobby, their craft, and their love of home-brewing. Back when the Guild first started, members home-brewed because there was just no other way to easily get the craft beer that they loved. Many newer members, however, are interested in home-brewing simply because it’s become a popular hobby with a great community. Everybody is generous and open with their techniques, secrets, and knowledge. As friendly as a group may be, however, it can be very intimidating for someone new to approach. In the beginning, members would gather at each other’s homes to brew, taste, and compete while exchanging knowledge and friendship. Wanting to encourage new members, the Guild eventually started reaching out to area breweries to host occasional meetings. They knew people might feel uncomfortable entering a stranger’s home for a firsttime experience. Current Guild President, Allen Francis, joined in summer of 2016 through a meeting held at Chaos Mountain Brewing. Chaos Mountain’s own, Joe Hallock, joined the Guild in 2013 after having started home-brewing in 1996. He joined already knowing he wanted to open a brewery, and approached the Guild for the express purpose of meeting like-minded people. He was happy to open his taproom to the Guild for their meetings, and continues to host their Christmas event each year. Joe encourages everyone to check it out. “If you’re trying to get started, it’s the best place to go. They are always happy to help.” Allen Francis says it’s easier for folks to get comfortable in a setting they’re already familiar with. This comfort level is often demonstrated in the larger number of people that come out for the public-venue meetings. “When you know that setting and that atmosphere, it’s a little bit easier for folks to get beer and talk about beer, so it’s a little easier to introduce yourself and get into it.” Which is exactly what happened to Bryan Summerson; President and Head Brewer of Big Lick Brewing! Bryan and his wife had just moved to Roanoke back in 2005. Neither of them drank very much. But after meeting Chuck Garst through their coworker wives, Bryan decided to join Chuck at a Guild meeting. It was the first time Bryan had ever tasted craft beer, and he was immediately hooked. He loved it. He learned a lot while watching Guild members brew, and was soon entering competitions on his own. Still a member to this day, Bryan was even President of the organization for a year, and Vice President for two years. In a little over ten years, Bryan Summerson went from being a non-drinker with a day job to owning his own craft brewery! Being persuaded that day to check out a Guild meeting turned out to be the first step of a journey that completely changed his life. He urges everyone to come check it out – especially a competition meeting. “Even if you’re brand new, you may even be invited to judge! You can learn a lot about beer. It’s one of the best groups to belong to for learning and hanging out with great people.” For long-time member, Carrie Cox, home-brewing is about
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family. She and her brewer husband love homebrewing together. They had thought briefly about opening a business, but with young children at home, they decided to keep it as a fun hobby. Carrie says home-brewing fits right in with her DIY approach to life. She can home-brew the craft beers she loves to drink for a fraction of the price. For new members, the Guild offers an incredible wealth of knowledge. Not only is there the combined brewing experience of all current members and their predecessors, but members like Adam Kendall add to the group’s knowledge through sheer research. Adam is the go-to guy for beer style history, with a collection of books that serve as a resource for everyone. Twin Creeks Brewing owners/brewers Jason Bishop and Andy Bishop approached the Guild seeking just that kind of knowledge. After having brewed on their own for three years, the Bishop brothers and their friend, Barry Robertson joined the Guild as hobbyists in January of 2015. In the back of their minds, says Jason, they had dreams of maybe one day opening a brewery. But they were very much hobbyists when they joined. They wanted feedback on the beers they’d been brewing, and took part in the club’s quarterly competitions. A month in advance, the group would discuss the specific style to be judged so everyone could learn about it. One member would then volunteer to research the style and give a presentation on it before the competition. Jason goes on to say there is also a lot of great information about processes and equipment. The Twin Creeks trio became very encouraged after doing well in the competitions. Jason says the Guild is a fantastic organization for anyone who has an interest…whether it’s a very basic and passing interest, or if it’s someone serious about learning how to brew craft beer. The Star City Brewer’s Guild is the place to start. “There’s so much knowledge and experience among the members. You have everyone from style purists who will brew to the letter of the recipe, to those who want to experiment and go crazy.” And those experimenters include Rudy Lyon, who has been a Guild member since January of 2015. With his engineering background, Rudy loves to tinker. “In engineering,” says Rudy, “you’re dealing with very rigid rules and sciences. When brewing beer, however, it allows an engineer to apply his trade to something that’s also creative.” And he doesn’t just mean with beer recipes. He also enjoys coming up with different pieces of equipment and arrangements of equipment to make the brewing process more efficient, safe, and most importantly, more consistent. Though Rudy likes to experiment, he admits that while some experiments are good, others are not. “It’s good to have a group of people willing to provide honest, objective, and educated feedback.” The best feedback comes from those Guild members who are BJCP certified (Beer Judge Certification Program) judges. The
Guild also has members who are professional brewers. All are happy to help evaluate any of the home-brews that new members want to bring in. The constructive feedback they provide is always delivered with encouragement. The Star City Brewers Guild urges everyone to check out at least one meeting. If you’re considering a new hobby, they’d like you to know it “beats the hell out of stamp collecting!” The community is fun. Making and drinking beer is fun. It’s something people socialize around, and it’s an outlet for creativity. Also…compared to many other hobbies, home-brewing is fairly inexpensive! You can get started with a stainless-steel pot and a five-dollar gallon bucket with a two-dollar lid. Add to that an ingredients kit, and you’re ready to brew! “There is a fantastic sense of accomplishment”, says Rudy, “when you drink the good beer you’ve made.” “But,” he warns, “brewing is sugary, sticky, gooey, and it can caramelize quickly. Because many home-brewers start on the stove top, there is always the risk of creating messes during the learning process. Be sure to clean spills quickly, before they harden”. He goes on to warn with a smile, “there is also a distinct smell to brewing. Some love it. Some don’t. Be sure to have the complete blessing of your spouse or partner before really getting into it!” All members agree, however…it’s completely worth it. Adam points out how home-brewing allows you to do whatever you like. Since many beers are seasonal, it might be difficult to find your favorites in the off-season. When home-brewing, however, you don’t have to wait! As a final piece of beginners advice, the Guild says, “don’t let a bad batch scare you. Find your strength, and don’t be afraid to ask for help”. Everyone joins the Guild for a different reason. Some just for the social aspect. Some for competitions, and others join to have a support group for their passion. Whether you’re a beer enthusiast who just loves tasting and drinking home-brews, or if your interest lies more in the process of brewing…the club offers both and more. There are currently over 130 members throughout the Roanoke Valley, with more members also coming from Buchanan, Botetourt, Franklin County, Montgomery County, and the New River Valley. Star City is the biggest Home Brewing Guild in the region, and it just keeps growing. In the past two years, says club President, Allen Francis, the membership has grown by 50%. In addition to all the brewing and all the beer, members also get an industry discount. Brewers and distributors offer a discounted membership with a minimum group sign-up. Members can also take advantage of all the great Tech-Talks. See STAR CITY BREWERS GUILD, page 25
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From Grain to Glass
Governor Ralph Northam appointed me as Virginia’s Fourth Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry when he took office this past January, and as Secretary I have the honor of representing two of Virginia’s largest industries – agriculture and forestry – which have a combined economic impact of $91 billion. I grew up in Southwest Virginia, attended Virginia Tech, and worked for many years at the Virginia Department of Forestry. I worked for non-profits in both Colorado and California before returning to Virginia in 2014 to serve as State Forester. My time out west led to a great personal appreciation of craft beer, and I am excited to be able to support the industry now as Secretary. Virginia’s brewing industry has grown rapidly over the past few years, with approximately 280 licensed breweries now in the Commonwealth, a more than six-fold increase since 2012. According to a study released last year, the industry contributes well over $9 billion annually to Virginia’s economy while employing more than 20,000 people. The successes of agriculture and brewing in Virginia go hand in hand. As the beer industry grows, farmers have more markets to sell their crops, and many are looking toward new opportunities like barley and hops. There is also a growing number of farm breweries, where people can both see and taste the entire brewing process, from grain to glass. At the state level, we are excited about the many ways we are able to support and promote Virginia’s craft beer industry, and I plan to use future articles here to highlight each of these efforts in greater detail. The Governor’s Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development (AFID) Fund is the premier agriculture economic development tool in Virginia and is managed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS). The role of the fund is to incentivize
the growth of businesses to process and add value to Virginia agricultural and forest products. We’ve been able to support many brewery projects, the most recent being Mountain Valley Brewing, a farm brewery in Henry County, near Martinsville. VDACS also has a robust international marketing division that includes a network of trade promotion offices in key markets around the world. Virginia beer is a fast growing export product, as I saw firsthand while on a trade mission with Governor Northam in Europe this summer. At an event in London, he announced a new distribution partnership that will allow Port City Brewing Company beer to be sold in the United Kingdom. The relationship that led to that success began more than a year earlier during an inbound trade mission organized by VDACS, which organizes similar missions every year. Finally, the Agency plays a key role in connecting breweries with farmers, maltsters, hop growers, orchards, and other producers across the Commonwealth. The beer industry is now a part of a complex supply chain, and as brewers grow and experiment with new flavors and products, like honey, ginger, and coffee, VDACS is there to make those market connections happen. I look forward to continuing to support this key industry and to sharing more with you over the coming months. Governor Ralph S. Northam appointed Bettina Ring in 2018 to serve as the fourth Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry for the Commonwealth of Virginia. In this capacity, she supports the Governor’s mission of building a strong Virginia economy in agriculture and forestry, two of Virginia’s largest private industries, while also protecting the environment.
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n a dark desert highway...nope that’s not it! Oh yeah, it was a bright, sunny October morning. Magnificent weather to travel a little under three hours to the beautiful city of Durham, North Carolina. You couldn’t ask for better weather. Not a cloud in the sky and highs in the 70’s. Beerdedbeerman was fortunate enough to have craft beer loving friends who live within five minutes of the World Beer Fest! Durham is a vibrant city with an amazingly youthful feel. The downtown area seems to be going through a rejuvenation and is filled with people from all walks of life. Durham offers a myriad of music, entertainment and tons of fun just a short trip south. The wife and I were escorted around town to a few of the city’s breweries that are all top notch. Our tour included Bull City Burgers & Brewery, Dirty Bull, Ponysauris and even a quaint little coffee shop to appease my wife’s new-found obsession with iced coffee. Yes, she’s obsessed! She’ll even search Google for area coffee shops when we are out of town! Insert eye-roll! Don’t tell her, but I think she may be addicted. Our tour began at Bull City Burgers & Brewery. Bull City Burgers & Brewery is an awesome little spot on East Parrish Street. Bull City features a wonderful menu with “farm to fork” pasture raised beef. They brew their own beers on site throughout the year, rotating on an 18-month cycle, with 59 different types of “true-tostyle” ales and lagers. The food there is truly amazing. There’s nothing quite like a fresh burger with anything and everything to garnish them with; including truffle mayonnaise. Oh, and did I mention the shoe string fries that were deep fried in duck fat. I think I just gained 5 pounds writing this! Bull City was bustling that Friday with patrons coming in to partake of their incredible food and latest brews. They also have a full bar for those who prefer something other than beer. What?! Prefer something other than beer? I know, it confuses me too. But, as luck would have it, we just happened to be sitting at the bar enjoying the company, the food and the beer when a rep from a local distillery popped in and bought everyone at the bar a round of drinks featuring a locally distilled rice-based vodka. Did someone say pickle martini? OMG! Don’t knock it until you try it folks! After the burgers, fries and beers (and pickle martinis), we headed to Ponysaurus Brewing located on Hood Street. As Ponysaurus’ website touts, “The beer beer would drink if beer could drink beer.” Ponysaurus is located in an industrial like area with a wonderful atmosphere and plenty of space inside and outside with an outdoor patio and beer garden. You can partake from the local food truck and cool off under the misters on a steamy October afternoon. Ponysaurus offers quite a selection on tap so a flight was in order. While seated outside under an umbrella chatting with my long-time friend, Cheri, she came up with a fabulous idea. Why not construct a personalized flight tray made specifically for Beerdedbeerman to take with me when I visit breweries! After much discussion and a few more beers, it was determined that it would be aptly called “Flights in Motion.” More on this in the next issue! Next it was on to Fullsteam Brewery on Rigsbee Avenue. Another fun and funky brewery in Durham that has a fun and funky vibe to it. Fullsteam promotes “from plow to pint” by purchasing as much local ingredients as they can from North
Carolina farmers and food producers. It’s family friendly atmosphere and industrial but unique feel are much of the reason it’s so popular in the area. Last, but not least, Durty Bull Brewing Co. located on Broadway Street and within walking distance of our “home away from home” for the weekend. Durty Bull is a 15-barrell production brewery located near downtown Durham. In 2016 Beer Advocate named it one of the 34 best new breweries in the United States. They specialize in barrel-aged and sours. Durty Bull is a great spot for locals to hang out. #drinkdurty. Saturday called for college football, pizza and beer. Then a quick trip to the local “bottle shop” to peruse the offerings of North Carolina’s craft breweries and conveniently within walking distance of Duke’s campus. Lucky devils! With purchases made, we headed back to get ready for the main event. Durham’s World Beer Fest. Of course, I had to don my kilt and accoutrements – beer tastes better when you’re wearing a kilt. Try it some time. Our hosts, Mrs. Beerdedbeerman and I were finally ready and patiently waited outside for our “lyft” to the festival. We arrived and were all looking forward to partaking in the North Carolina breweries would be at the festival. While waiting in line to enter the Durham Bull’s stadium, the wife looks at me and says, “You have your ID, right?” Oh no, I completely forgot it! No ID, no entry. So, the ladies stayed in line and my wonderful friend, Steve, accompanied me, albeit frustrated, back to his home to retrieve my driver’s license. Our driver was so entertained by my story of forgetting my driver’s license that he actually gave us a free ride back to the festival. I finally returned and we began our tour around the ballpark. We even had the pleasure of seeing local favorite, Parkway Brewing Company, in the house! Much fun was had by all and we finally headed back to our friends’ home for some much-needed resting of the feet. One thing I’ve learned in my numerous trips around the sun, life is much better spent with friends and family. I hope this article finds you surrounded by those you love with beer to enjoy! Who knows what new adventures the Beerdedbeerman will encounter next!?! Tune in the February/March issue for more on Flights in Motion! Cheers! Bull City Burger & Brewery Cask-Conditioned Orange Vanilla Golden Ale – An orange nose with an orange/vanilla forward and smoothness all the way through. Hop Gauntlet (IPA) –A traditional India Pale Ale with a grassy nose and citrus bitter. Stierstadt Octoberfest Lager – A wonderfully traditional lager that has a slight sweetness and a slight dry finish. Honeycutt Milk Stout – Roasted malt nose, lactose sweet and chocolate bitter. Ponysaurus Export Stout – Rich molasses nose, malt forward and slightly sweet with a coffee bitter finish. Oyster Saison – Malty, floral nose. A very traditional saison. Fullsteam Brewery The Usual – Now that’s a great name for a beer, just sayin’! Hoppy American Wheat with a distinct wheat nose, slightly sweet forward and finishes with a bit of bitter hops. Working Man’s Lunch – Fullsteam’s tribute to the Southern man’s original lunch, an RC Cola and a MoonPie. Roasted malt and nutty on the nose, with hints of chocolate and a bitter finish. Durty Bull Brewing Co. Cross Your Tea Dot Your IPA – Collaboration beer with Destihl. Fruity nose, slightly sweet, lemon tea infused.
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Midnight Express Band With over one-hundred years of combined
band experience between them, Ricky Morton, Mike Hilario, Mike Worley, and Matt Wallin came together early in 2017 to form Lynchburg’s hottest new Blues and Rock band! They are all former members of Lynchburg bands like Poorhouse Road, Wysteria, and Range of Motion. When those bands ran their courses, or when bandmates left to pursue other things, these four men were not about to be left high and dry. No one was ready to stop playing music. All of them had been playing since they were children. Already aware of one another from Lynchburg’s entertainment scene, these guys decided to come together and play music that was fun and exciting! Midnight Express Band, however, is by no means a collection of leftovers! It was kismet that put them in a position to form this band - the best of all the rest, coming together! With a renewed energy, as well as a love for Rock and Blues, this band sounds great! With guitar, bass, and drums backing up a killer harmonica, Midnight Express Band covers such greats as Muddy Waters, Pearl Jam, ZZ Top, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Joe Cocker, Bill Withers, Marvin Gaye, and more! But, say the band, they like finding the obscure material. Everyone has heard the hits. They like spotlighting the lesserknown, yet just-as-awesome music created by these industry legends, then adding their own unique sounds to really provide an original experience. And they’re just getting started. Though they are currently a cover band, these boys plan to start writing and recording original bluesy-rock material very soon.
They love playing at breweries because the people really appreciate music. Plus, they say, the beer is always good! They want to become more active on that scene, and would also love to start playing at regional festivals. “Anywhere there is a crowd that appreciates what we do.” For more information, to hear music, watch videos, or to book the band, you can visit them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ midnightexpressbandlynchburg. You can also call 434-665-7933 or 434-941-2952. Check out their sounds on ReverbNation at www.reverbnation.com/midnightexpressband. Or, check them out in person! In addition to these dates, keep checking the Facebook page for added dates and locations: December 28 The Clubhouse
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February 2 Big Lick Tropical Grill
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BrewHub Magazine would also like to congratulate Philippines-born guitarist/vocalist, Mike Hilario, for recently becoming an American citizen!
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Dirt Road Breakdown B
oth Bob Chew and Lee Worley have lots of diverse band experience behind them. In 1985, though he didn’t know how to play, Lee’s dad gave him a guitar to take to college. His dad was a musician from a time in Franklin County when the daily entertainment came from folks just grabbing up their instruments and heading to the front porch. With such a rich musical heritage, it must have been kismet that Lee ended up with a musician roommate who taught him to play. Lee says he quickly developed a passion for guitar, and after just two years was playing shows around Blacksburg. He started out in the alternative group, Visible Shivers, but eventually ended up playing with an original Americana/rock band called LapDogs. For Bob, the story began when his old high school choir director taught all the boys to play bass ukulele for a performance. He easily transferred those skills to guitar and began exploring experimental music. He was particularly inspired by jazz fusion and funk. During the eighties, Bob became part of the bluegrass scene in the Washington DC area. In 1981, he bought a dobro and has continued to evolve and reinvent himself musically, ever since. Back in the nineties, Bob was playing classic honky-tonk with F-150, then moved on to original Americana group, The Floor Boards. Sometime later, he also found himself part of the LapDogs. Both Bob and Lee also became part of 3-Minute Lovin’; a band that played classic hot-rod, rockabilly, surf retro, and honkytonk. But as many who have been part of the music scene will often say “life happens”. As band-members began to miss practice and gigs, Lee and Bob found themselves performing solo, two-man shows more and more often. Working as a duet, however, is what helped to refine their sound. They tell us that because of their shared musical vision, as well as their dedication and reliability, they eventually decided to become the official two-man act, Dirt Road Breakdown. Making music as a duet not only refined their sound…it defined it. With Lee on rhythm guitar, drums, and vocals, and Bob handling electric lap steel, electric guitar, and vocals, you’d swear you were hearing a four-piece band when listening to their deep-grooving, swamp-rocking Americana. When it comes to cover material, these guys are inspired by great artists like North Mississippi Allstars, Tom Petty, CCR, Black Keys, Muddy Waters, Jack White, Robert Johnson, John Lee Hooker, Rolling Stones, and more. 02.05 December
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In addition to covers, Dirt Road Breakdown are also creating originals with a sound that proudly combines all their influences with their southern roots; creating a unique sound that’s all their own. They don’t want to be known as a typical, traditional Blues band. They want to show people a deeper, more original sound that brings a swamp rock undertone to backwoods blues, and combines them in a unique, new, really groovin’ way with a lot of appeal. Going into 2019, it is their hope to make studio recordings of their original material available from a range of online resources. Until then, however, you can check them out on their YouTube channel: Dirt Road Breakdown. They currently have ten originals they will be adding to the channel soon, and plan to add more throughout 2019. Also moving forward, Bob and Lee hope to expand regionally into surrounding states. In addition to breweries, they also hope to play festivals and other venues. Though life inevitably does happen, they would both love to become full-time musicians. They are particularly eager to become a bigger part of the Roanoke music scene. However, with so many others sharing the same dream, “there are smaller pieces of the pie and everybody’s trying to get a piece.” Since both Lee and Bob have been around for a while, they have seen the evolution of the local music scene. In addition to more people trying to get smaller pieces of the pie, there is also less pie. Not as many venues are playing live music, these days. However, they tell us that breweries have really filled the gap and opened up a channel for musicians to play again. They are very grateful for the opportunity. They are also very happy that people who come to breweries actually like coming to listen to music. It’s a great mix of demographic, and playing earlier allows more people to see them. For more information about Dirt Road Breakdown, to keep up with play-dates, or to book the duo, you can visit their Facebook page: Dirt Road Breakdown. You can also call (540) 392-8417. If you want to see them live, however, here is where they will be next! December 05 9:30pm Martin’s Downtown Roanoke, VA December 07 7:00pm Hammer & Forge Brewing Company Boones Mill, VA December 21 7:00pm Creek Bottom Brewing Company Galax, VA January 05 6:00pm Sophisticated Hound Brewing Co. Princeton, WV January 18 7:00pm Sinkland Farms Brewery Christiansburg, VA 23
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STAR CITY BREWERS GUILD / Continued from page 11 Three or four times per year, the Guild hosts presentations on such topics at PH, and how to adjust water for the correct PH. The Guild pays for the training and exams for members wishing to get officially certified as a BJCP judge. There are monthly meetings and quarterly competitions averaging twenty entrants per contest. In partnership with the American Homebrewers Association, the Guild hosts a Big Brew event in the spring. This is a celebration of the legalization of home-brewing in the US. There is also Homebrew Day in the fall, which not only includes beer-tasting, but also public demonstrations of how to homebrew, followed by question and answer sessions. Starting next year, the Guild will continue its annual Throwdown competition. Sanctioned by American Homebrewers Association, this large-scale competition is even listed on the AHA website and open to the entire nation. Prior events featured brews entered from as far away as Oregon! The Star City Throwdown will be held next year at Big Lick Brewing on March 23. Applications for the event will open in January, so keep an eye on the Facebook page for information about where and when to sign up! Also next year, the Guild will be making an extra effort to welcome female brewers, as well as a more diverse membership; 02.05 December
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encouraging a wider demographic to join in on all the fun! If you’re interested in checking out a meeting, send a message to the Star City Brewers Guild through their Facebook page. They will provide you with all the information you need to attend. Also check out the Facebook page for all the news regarding all the events! And finally, visit the website at http://www. starcitybrewers.org for meeting notes, news, and so much more!
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