“We’re building a destination, and that’s why we’ve really taken our time,” said Good Ship Brewing’s Donnie Barber. “We’re not really in competition with anybody with this. In Hopewell there’s nothing else around here like this.”
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Shuttered Steam Bell Beer Works files bankruptcy to liquidate assets
The Chapter 7 filling came just days after Steam Bell ceased operations after nine years in business. Its biggest debt is $720,000 owed to the SBA.
Local Stone Brewing employees look to unionize
“They’re asking for more money because they need more money. The cost of living in Richmond has gone through the roof,” said a rep for the Teamsters’ Local 322 branch, which is representing Stone’s local workers.
Chesterfield brewery Steam Bell Beer Works closes after decade in business
With Steam Bell’s lease expiring, the brewery was apparently unable to come up with a new location amid a challenging business landscape, according to a social media post on Friday that appeared to be written by owner Brad Cooper.
Region’s newest brewery, Brainstorm Brewhouse, opens within Scott’s Addition meadery
There’s already been some cross-pollination between Brainstorm and Black Heath Meadery, which uses fermented honey. One of Brainstorm’s initial beers is Buzz Worthy honey lager.
Trapezium Brewing scraps plans for Church Hill taproom
Owner Dave McCormack now plans to convert the former Masonic lodge on North 25th Street into office space, while he also just bought an office building near Willow Lawn that he plans to modernize.
VCU students launch canned ‘mocktail’ brand Everything But The Booze
What started as a graduate school project is set to become a new canned beverage business in Richmond.
With its land up for sale, Legend Brewing in talks to sell recipes and other assets
“We want the brand to continue whether we continue it or if it ends up in someone else’s hands,” said Legend’s Dave Gott said. “The goal, ultimately, is keeping Legend Brown Ale and our products on the shelves. We’ve worked too hard to let it go by the wayside.”
Legend Brewing puts Manchester property up for sale
“In the craft beer world sales are down for a lot of folks and we’ve had an issue with parking with all the construction going on,” said Legend’s Dave Gott. “We’re still here, but it seems like right now we need to think of other options.”
Goochland’s Kindred Spirit opens Satellite brewpub in the city
Kindred Spirit took over the former Castleburg Brewery and gave it a space theme, complete with neon lights, sci-fi decor and a kitchen serving pub fare.