The latest recognition of Richmond’s beer scene is putting the spotlight on a brewery dating back 150 years, highlighting a history that present-day enthusiasts expect to boost area beer tourism.
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Hopewell’s first brewery in the works
Good Ship Brewing, a brewpub with a $2 million development budget, is in the works in the city’s downtown, across from the Beacon Theatre.
Downtown coffee shop leaving former Champion Brewing space for Libbie Ave.
Charlottesville-based Grit Coffee is taking over a former Sweet Frog fro-yo shop in Richmond’s West End, after vacating its downtown spot on East Grace Street this month.
Petersburg’s Ammo Brewing closes, puts gear up for sale
Petersburg has lost one of its two breweries.
Pickleball-bar hybrid slated for Manchester
The concept, which initially had been eyed for Scott’s Addition, is being brought to Richmond by two Charlottesville residents. It will combine pickleball courts, a full-service restaurant bar, a café and juice bar, and coworking spaces.
Hardywood closing Charlottesville taproom
The Richmond brewery opened the satellite location in early 2017 and used it as a taproom and space for experimental brews.
Hardywood completes capital raise to help fund new restaurant
As plans for a restaurant on its Goochland campus heat up, a local brewery has pulled in a cash haul from investors to keep the project cooking.
Hardywood, Bingo Beer Co. win awards at Great American Beer Festival
Two local breweries got some love at the nation’s biggest craft beer festival over the weekend.
Hanover coffee cart goes brick-and-mortar
What started as a coffee stand in a Hanover hospital has grown into a permanent shop.
Bryant’s Cider leaving Jackson Ward for the Bottom
A Nelson County-based cidery is replanting its Richmond taproom.