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8 Awesome Beers To Try In The CVille Area

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1. Soul Shine, Starr Hill Brewing Company

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5391 Three Notch’d Road, Crozet, Virginia 22932
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Soul Shine is a Belgian-style Pale Ale with an American twist. It is generously hopped with a blend of American hops to give it a distinct aroma of citrus & tropical fruit. This light-bodied beer has a crisp palate & moderate bitterness, with a spicy finish of fruity esters from the Belgian yeast strain. Keep Reading

7 Wineries To Check Out In Blacksburg

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1. Beliveau Estate Winery

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5415 Gallion Ridge Rd, Blacksburg, Virginia 24060
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Beliveau Estate Winery (formerly Maison Beliveau) includes its own vineyard, on-site Bed and Breakfast, wedding and special event venue, lavender farm, hiking trails, stocked pond, and picnicking spots. The 165-acre property is tucked away in the beautiful Catawba Valley, just 12 miles from Downtown Blacksburg. Keep Reading

9 Great Happy Hours In Fredericksburg

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1. Brock’s Riverside Grill

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503 Sophia Street, Fredericksburg, Virginia
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Brock’s offers up some of the greatest happy hour deals in downtown Fredericksburg. With already one of the greatest bar environments around, their two dollar drafts on Thursday steal the show and get your weekend started off right! You won’t be disappointed with their amazing staff and great management! Keep Reading

Top 6 Virginia Wines To Try

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1. 2011 Meritage, Rappahannock Cellars

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14437 Hume Road, Front Royal, Virginia 22640
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A stunningly complex and subtle “right-bank” styled red blend from the historically challenging 2011 vintage. This medium-bodied jewel begins with aromas dominated by tobacco leaf, leather, and anise, which precede flavors of candied red fruit reminiscent of strawberry-rhubarb pie, all clothed in a thin veil of vanilla, cocoa, and clove, and leading to a lingering finish with soft, enjoyable tannins. Perfect to accompany your favorite veal dish, or try with a saltimbocca venison shank. Keep Reading

6 Amazing Virginia Beers To Try

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1. Revival, Port City Brewing Company, Alexandria

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3950 Wheeler Ave, Alexandria, VA 22304
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Port City Revival Stout is a limited edition beer that they made with oysters from War Shore Oyster Company. Crafted by Head Brewer Jonathan Reeves, this beer is brewed in the British and Irish tradition of oyster stouts. They steep War Shore’s Chesapeake Bay oyster shells in the brewing water to add mineral content and then add the oysters and their liquor to the brew during the boil. The oysters add a subtle whiff of a sea breeze, a slight briny character and a smooth textural element to the beer. Keep Reading

8 Virginia Beers To Taste This Week

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1. Ginger Lager, Wild Wolf Brewing Company

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2461 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Nellysford, Virginia 22958
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This unique beer is extremely refreshing on its own, but pairs very well with all types of food from spicy to heavy. They add oodles of fresh and dried ginger, along with lemons, limes and spice. Crisp and effervescent, this beer will cleanse your palate and refresh you on even the hottest of summer days. Keep Reading

6 Virginia Winemakers To Keep Your Eye On

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1. Jeremy Ligon, Philip Carter Winery

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4366 Stillhouse Road, Hume, VA 22639
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Jeremy is a Virginia native, born in South Boston, VA, where he was first introduced to grapevines and viticulture on his family’s vineyard at a young age. He is a graduate of California State University, Fresno, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Oenology, with concentrations in both chemistry and viticulture. Keep Reading

9 Awesome East Coast Beers To Enjoy

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1. The Trader Crystal-Hopped Saison, Three Notch’d Brewing Company, Charlottesville, VA

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946 Grady Avenue, Charlottesville, Virginia 22903
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This Farmhouse Ale, originating from the Northern France/Southern Belgium region, encompasses the flavors of many herbs, spices, fruits and vegetables that were historically added by the farmhands after harvest each year. The special Belgian yeast is the highlight of this beer, complemented with the single-hop of Crystal and it’s complex herbal/spice/pepper profile. Keep Reading

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