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What’s really going on?

Posted on October 11, 2025October 11, 2025 by Bier Meister

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

Posted on October 10, 2025October 10, 2025 by Bier Meister

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

Face lift

Posted on September 30, 2025 by Bier Meister

Time to spruce the place up a bit for the coming season!

So wow.

Posted on September 21, 2025September 21, 2025 by Bier Meister

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…

Construction, and a pile of gear.

Posted on August 15, 2025August 15, 2025 by Bier Meister

Have the call in to the electrician … researching the coolbot … I think we’re going to get a lot done over the winter.

Norfolk Controversy: Local Media Reacts to Online Outrage – Online hate group violent tendencies referenced in letter, Norfolk, VA

Posted on July 23, 2025July 23, 2025 by Bier Meister

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

Norfolk Controversy: Local Media Reacts to Online Outrage – Online hate group prevents food bank donation, Norfolk, VA

Posted on July 23, 2025July 23, 2025 by Bier Meister

Online hate group prevents food bank donation, Norfolk, VA

Norfolk Controversy: Online Outrage – Online hate group drama unfolds in Coastal Virginia Brewing Community on Reddit

Posted on July 22, 2025July 23, 2025 by Bier Meister

Due to a heat wave, construction is lingering, because, well, it’s a back yard hobby project with no real time frame. Interestingly enough, the Coastal Virginia Brewing Audience has a little drama to watch unfold. When you look to do business in Norfolk, this is the kind of thing you run into. What’s going to…

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