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Virago Spirits bottles in the tasting room, one of the Virginia distilleries in this article
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Savor Spirits from Virginia Distilleries

Explore a variety of fine liquors, including from these three Richmond distilleries

By Annie Tobey | September 28, 2023
Sept. 10, 2023, the Craft Beverage Showcase will serve craft beers, wines, ciders, and spirits from the Richmond West Trail at Dover Hall in Manakin Sabot, Virginia.
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Celebrate Richmond West Trail Craft Beverage Producers

All the producers – and more – under one beautiful roof

By Annie Tobey | August 24, 2023
Beer label for Single Connection from Capsule Brewing Collective. “Brewing in the Black Community: From African Origins to Craft's Future,” and What's Booming RVA: A Beer Event with Soul
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“Brewing in the Black Community”

From African origins to craft's future

By Annie Tobey | August 17, 2023
Fine Creek Brewing out of Powhatan, Virginia, one of the 2023 Virginia Craft Beer Cup Winners
Annie Tobey

2023 Virginia Craft Beer Cup Winners

125 breweries entered 471 beers

By Annie Tobey | August 3, 2023
Bloody Mary mixes, like these found in Virginia, make it easy to mix one up yourself.
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Get Your Fix with a Local Mix

Virginia Bloody Mary mixes to perk up your brunch

By Annie Tobey | July 20, 2023
The St. Regis Washington, D.C.’s signature restaurant, Alhambra, offers a Bloody Mary Cart, serving the cocktail made to order tableside.
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A Bloody Mary Cart Is a Bloody Good Idea!

You’ll find one at Alhambra at The St. Regis Washington, D.C.

By Annie Tobey | July 13, 2023
Newt at Hazy Mountain Vineyards and Brewery. On a recent trip to Nelson County, VA, Boomer editor Annie Tobey and her dog enjoyed dog-friendly activities and lodging at the Indigo House.
Annie Tobey

A Weekend for the Dog – and Me – at the Indigo House

Canine-friendly Nelson County adventures

By Annie Tobey | May 11, 2023
New Kent Winery wine and bottle, image courtesy of the Virginia Peninsula Wine Trail.
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Virginia Peninsula Wine Trail

The Commonwealth’s Newest Wine Trail and AVA

By Annie Tobey | May 4, 2023
Beers from Selvedge Brewing, via Facebook page. Josh Skinner, the new brewer at Selvedge Brewing in Charlottesville, brings experience, knowledge, and craft for better beer and pairings.
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Selvedge Brewing Reinforces Its Seams

New brewer Josh Skinner enhances quality at the Charlottesville brewpub

By Annie Tobey | November 10, 2022
Strangeways Brewing accepting an award at the 2022 Virginia Craft Beer Cup winners on Aug. 8, 2022, at Hardywood Park Craft Brewery West Creek. Image by Annie Tobey
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2022 Virginia Craft Beer Cup Winners

106 breweries entered 33 different style categories

By Annie Tobey | August 9, 2022

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