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….
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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.
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…
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…
Garage Beer
In honor of tomorrow’s brew … (an attempt at a pre-Prohibition Lager (27A)) … I saw this at the local grocery tonight. Garage Beer – Beer flavored beer. Delivered as advertised. A super tasty light American lager. Made me want to go out and get my lawnmower running. If you like a light American Lager,…
Is the water warm enough? Shall we begin?
Brewery built? Yes. Construction complete? No. Recipe purchased? Yes. Gear cleaned and prepped? Yes. Wendy? Yes Lisa?
Exploring Norfolk’s Ale Tales: The Tide’s Taproom Journey
The salt tang from the Elizabeth River was strong. It always seemed to carry a hint of something else in Norfolk, a faint, yeasty whisper that seasoned the air. For old Captain Silas, it was the ghost of countless barrels of ale brought ashore by weary sailors. For younger folks like Elara, it was the…
Norfolk Controversy: Local Media Reacts to Online Outrage – Online hate group violent tendencies referenced in letter, Norfolk, VA
A local news outlet publishes letter from an attorney alluding to violent tendencies of online hate group. https://www.wtkr.com/news/in-the-community/norfolk/armed-forces-brewing-co-accuses-groups-of-defamation-threatens-legal-action Direct link to letter from website :: https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/36/96/e9b39f004e2a834d8e697be8956e/afbc-cease-and-desist-letter-redacted.pdf