Today's beer trip to Williamsburg

"interstate366, now In The Industry" (interstate366) 06/24/2016 at 19:48 • Filed to: Beerlopnik

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With a long weekend, I decided to take a day trip today. My original plan was to head to Virginia Beach, but the weather forecast called for thunderstorms, so instead I decided to go to Williamsburg, which is significantly closer, to check out some breweries there and maybe buy a new pair of driving shoes.

There are three craft breweries in Williamsburg: The Virginia Beer Company, Brass Cannon Brewing Company, and Alewerks Brewing Company. (There’s also an Anheuser-Busch plant next to Busch Gardens, but I didn’t go to either place.) I started off at VBC, getting there right as they opened at noon.

beer list. Year round on the left, limited runs on the right.

I started off with a flight of the year-round brews. Left to right: Saving Daylight (citrus wheat), Free Verse (IPA), Elbow Patches (oatmeal stout), Wrenish Rye (amber ale).

After feeling ready to drink some more, I ordered two more tasters, Deadbolt (double IPA) and Green’s View (New England style wild yeast IPA). I then played Guess The Beer here on Oppo with them for the next hour or so.

The Green’s View literally finished brewing when I was at the brewery. Freshest beer I’ve ever had.

Upcoming battle of the beers. I should go to this.

When I was good to drive, I went to the outlet mall and got some new driving shoes. I’ll review them another time. I drove around a bit looking for the other two breweries, which are in close proximity. Brass Cannon was closed for relocation, so that left Alewerks. While VBC had a wider-open, more warehouse feel to it, Alewerks was much smaller and pub-like. I tried one, the Drake Tail IPA, and a pretzel with cheese dip for lunch.

I liked it enough to buy a 6-pack.

The sky looked ominous most of the day, but there was only a brief shower. I’m sure if I’d gone to the beach it would have been a washout. Returned home in time for dinner. Car-wise, I didn’t see much, aside from a 996 and something with only three wheels.

Obligatory car photo

Matt Nichelson > interstate366, now In The Industry 06/24/2016 at 20:58

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How was the oatmeal stout? I am a pretty big fan of Samual Smith’s but that style is hard to find where I live.

interstate366, now In The Industry > Matt Nichelson 06/24/2016 at 21:07

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It was good. Very flavorful, not a big alcohol taste. I liked everything I had.

wafflesnfalafel > interstate366, now In The Industry 06/24/2016 at 21:18

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how ‘bout that wild yeast IPA - I’ve never tried one of those. (Did it lean sour?)

interstate366, now In The Industry > wafflesnfalafel 06/24/2016 at 21:46

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A little bit. Very bright though. Fantastic beer. I would have gotten a growler of it but $24 is a bit much.

Flman1967 > interstate366, now In The Industry 06/24/2016 at 23:11

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In the OBX today. You did the right thing. The beach was a bit rainy until about 4 pm. We got chased out of the surf with a thundershower.

interstate366, now In The Industry > Flman1967 06/24/2016 at 23:54

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Good to know, thanks. How crowded is the OBX right now? I'm planning to head down there in about a month...I know it's going to be brutal, but I'm just preparing myself.

jvirgs drives a Subaru > interstate366, now In The Industry 06/25/2016 at 00:09

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I’ll have to try those at some point. I’m actually out of town next weekend, but if you ever want to hit one of the 500,000 breweries in Richmond, definitely let me know. I’m always down for a good beer.

interstate366, now In The Industry > jvirgs drives a Subaru 06/25/2016 at 11:29

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Will do. I’ve been slacking on visiting Richmond breweries anyway.