Richmond officially won the battle for Stone Brewing on Thursday, but Stone’s decision to bring its massive operations here was helped along by a $33 million incentive from the city.
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Governor toasts Stone’s arrival in Richmond
Gov. Terry McAuliffe announced that California-based Stone Brewing Co. has decided to open its $74 million East Coast brewing facility in Richmond near Rocketts Landing.
Brewer brings beer scene to Shockoe Bottom
After switching locations earlier this year, a local business owner is setting up for a 2015 opening of a joint brewery and restaurant concept.
Possible Stone Brewing sites get first city approval
A pair of Richmond sites competing for a massive brewery development got the green light from the city’s Planning Commission on Monday.
Three breweries rep RVA at Denver festival
Three Richmond brewers headed to Denver over the weekend to compete in the Great American Beer festival, and one is bringing home a gold medal.
Midnight Brewery taps new facility
A Goochland brewery celebrated the opening of its new location on Friday. It’s new home is double the space and allows for 12 times the beer production.
Chesapeake beer distributor buys Petersburg territory
Two longtime Petersburg distributors with a portfolio that includes Coors and Sam Adams are retiring and ceding their territory to a Chesapeake company.
Local breweries bring home the hardware
Richmond’s craft beer scene earned some statewide street cred over the weekend as eight local breweries combined for 10 medals at the annual Virginia Craft Brewers Cup.
City thirsty to lure Calif. brewery
In a special session on Tuesday, the Richmond City Council introduced legislation that could make room for a massive facility for Stone Brewing Co. near Rocketts Landing.
Scott’s Addition: Richmond’s new watering hole
Ardent Craft Ales will open its brewery and patio on West Leigh Street today, adding to the competition among microbrewers in the North Boulevard neighborhood.