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Washington Post article on Old Dominion Brewery sale

January 8th, 2007 · Comments Off on Washington Post article on Old Dominion Brewery sale

I have been hearing some rumbling for a while now, but I thought the deal was dead. Today the Washington Post is reporting Old Dominion Brewery sale appears imminent. The deal would involve Old Dominion, Ram’s Head Tavern and the beer giant Anheuser-Busch.

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Tags: Beer · Old Dominion · VA

Capital City Brewing Company Sherlington Beer list

January 4th, 2007 · Comments Off on Capital City Brewing Company Sherlington Beer list

Capitol Kolsch This lager like ale is modeled after the official beer of Köln, Germany. Kolsch is delicate and refreshing with a slight fruitiness and supportive, yet unobtrusive hop bitterness 4.8% ABV Pale Rider Our American style pale ale is medium to full bodied with an assertive hop bitterness and aroma. The citric, floral flavor […]

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Tags: Beer · CapCity Sherlington · VA

Gordon Biersch Tysons Beer List

January 3rd, 2007 · Comments Off on Gordon Biersch Tysons Beer List

HEFEWEIZEN(hay-fa-VEIT-sen) Once reserved for Bavarian royalty for its light, sparkling quality. Later, wheat beers were considered breakfast or after church beers, a testament to their crisp, refreshing flavor. Original gravity: 12.5° Plato Alcohol by volume: 5.23% MÄRZEN(Maert-zen) A dry, auburn-colored, Bavarian lager with a mildly sweet finish. It was originally brewed in March (“März” in […]

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Tags: Beer · Gordon Biersch Tysons · VA

Beer list at SweetWater in Sterling

January 3rd, 2007 · Comments Off on Beer list at SweetWater in Sterling

Sidewinder Holiday Bock a big, rich, malty bock lager style beer…extended aging provides the full, robust flavor Wild West Fest Lager assertive, pale, unfiltered…amber Octoberfest style lager Great American Restaurants Pale Ale A BRONZE MEDAL WINNER AT THE GREAT AMERICAN BEER FESTIVAL IN OCTOBER 2002!!! A fruity, copper colored ale with a firm maltiness & […]

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Tags: Beer · SweetWater Sterling · VA

Flying Armadillo Porter on Tap at Sweet Water CentreVille

January 3rd, 2007 · Comments Off on Flying Armadillo Porter on Tap at Sweet Water CentreVille

Nick has Flying Armadillo Porter on tap at the Sweet Water in Merrifield. He describes it as “A SILVER MEDAL WINNER AT THE GREAT AMERICAN BEER FESTIVAL IN DENVER, 1998…smooth roasted finish…medium bodied ale…red black” Here are the rest of the beers Sidewinder Holiday Bock a big, rich, malty bock lager style beer…extended aging provides […]

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Tags: Beer · SweetWater Centerville · VA

Sweet Water Tavern Merrifield

December 31st, 2006 · Comments Off on Sweet Water Tavern Merrifield

Sidewinder Holiday Bock a big, rich, malty bock lager style beer…extended aging provides the full, robust flavor Wild West Fest Lager assertive, pale, unfiltered…amber Octoberfest style lager Great American Restaurants Pale Ale A BRONZE MEDAL WINNER AT THE GREAT AMERICAN BEER FESTIVAL IN OCTOBER 2002!!! A fruity, copper colored ale with a firm maltiness & […]

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Tags: Beer · SweetWater Merrifield · VA