I just clicked around on a few different Norfolk City County Breweries, and I couldn’t help but think, they all looked like used car sales people trying to sell things. It wasn’t about the product as much as the show. They’re wearing costumes. They’re showing off their participation medals. They’re using their pets as props….
Smartmouth closing in Norfolk
Well, it’s not really surprising to me when I think about it. To me, they’re best known for a trademark infringement marketing stunt, and no one I’ve heard really talks about the product they produce. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rY0WxgSXdEE
Nor’easter … rainy and long weekend.
I really wanted to get back to using lp-gas, but the long, rainy weekend looks like will stay electric, and move inside to the kitchen. Hopefully will be able to Round the Mark this weekend, finally.
Face lift
Time to spruce the place up a bit for the coming season!
So wow.
Josh Evans of Afterglow Brewery told me directly to my face during my internship in the University of Richmond Class that Andrew Coplon of Craftbeer Professionals was the leader of a group of people who force businesses to conform to certain ‘social’ standards in Norfolk. After I attended the Norfolk City Planning Council meeting, that…
Next Story time!
What I learned about the University of Richmond brewing ‘class.’ I was never in a ‘program.’ Maybe, I will explain how the worst brewer in Norfolk assaulted me in a parking lot. The University of Richmond who I found doesn’t care about student safety didn’t care. It’s ok. His best brewing comes out of a…
When you jiggle it, the bubbles rise …
The brewery was a cacophony of cheerful noise: clinking glasses, hearty laughter, and the distant hum of the fermentation tanks. Leo, the new assistant brewer, watched as the head brewer, an old man named Silas, carefully filled a pint from the tap. Silas held the glass up to the light, a satisfied smile on his…
Red, Rye, Return – Hit the Mark / Round The Mark series set.
One shipment got mixed up, one did not, so we have a set! If you’re familiar with regattas, when you hit a mark, you do a 720, then continue on course. If you clear the mark no harm, no foul. Red, Rye, Return (Hit the Mark) – 2 Row pale malt, Red Wheat, Rye Malt,…
Suds and Duds!
Duds :: Jack Tar, the First of his Name – determined that this one was a dud. It’s a shake down cruise. Break off the rust, turn to on the cleaning, don’t skip process steps. Clean, clean, clean. Wait, wait, wait. Drinkable, but definitely not shareable. I’d rate it a 2 out of 5, for…
Construction, and a pile of gear.
Have the call in to the electrician … researching the coolbot … I think we’re going to get a lot done over the winter.