The Brew

While raising a toast to its newest Richmond-made beer, Stone Brewing officials said they’re taking steps toward the next phase of their Fulton operations, and pondering another big local leap.

The local business scene’s thirst for fresh beer and schmoozing knows no bounds.

Local brewers and state officials on Tuesday dedicated Stone Brewing’s newest Richmond beer.

A former city-owned stables property is being transformed into a tasting room and cider-making operation on Summit Avenue.

Starting Saturday, Goochland County will have a three-pack of breweries up and running.

Tucked away from the meandering sprawl that has consumed chunks of Chesterfield County’s countryside lies a reminder that Richmond’s brewery scene is far from slowing down.

Just in time for its second anniversary, a Scott’s Addition brewery has expanded its brewing capacity and is rolling out a new line of products. Ardent Craft Ales is investing in an in-house bottling system that for the first time will let the brewery produce and sell six packs of 12-ounce bottles of beer. Ardent… Read more »

A local whiskey distillery is capitalizing on a new state law, taking more space and adding another notch to Scott’s Addition’s reputation as the unquenchable neighborhood. Reservoir Distillery is gearing up to begin serving mixed drinks in its renovated tasting room at 1800 Summit Ave., a move made possible by the General Assembly’s passage this… Read more »

A local transportation company known for its grease-powered vehicles has cut a deal to try to capitalize on the rise of breweries around the state. BioRide has acquired Virginia Brewery Tours, a two-year-old brand whose founders include Black Hand Coffee Co. owner Clay Gilbert. The deal mostly involves the purchase of the Virginia Brewery Tours… Read more »