Sure, you’ve consumed plenty of beer over the years, but have you ever had real ale? Yes, those hop-filled brews you sipped, and the buzz you may have felt afterward did exist, but they weren’t necessarily real. Real ales are top-fermented beers that complete their secondary fermentation in the containers from which they are served—they’re [...]
Archive for April, 2012
Virginia Cask Festival
Monday, April 16th, 2012Spring Bada-Bing Returns
Tuesday, April 10th, 2012Sure, “I Heart Virginia” T-shirts and stuffed ravens can make a fun souvenirs from a visit to Richmond, but coming this weekend, you’ve got the chance to get some way cooler, handmade stuff to bring home from your trip to our fair city. Richmond’s not-to-be-messed-with independent crafting coalition, The Richmond Craft Mafia (Really, don’t mess [...]
New Music Festival: Shadrock
Monday, April 2nd, 2012Get your lawn chair, sunblock and comfy shoes ready—Richmond’s got a new all-day music festival that’s bringing national acts to beautiful Brown’s Island. Shadrock Music Festival presented by weekly newspaper Style Weekly goes down Saturday, April 28 from noon to 10:30 p.m. and you don’t want to miss out. There’ll be eight bands playing, including [...]
