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National Beer Day Weekend Sale!

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To celebrate the glorious occasion, Friday through Sunday, enjoy 10% OFF beer and beer accessories and an additional 10% OFF cases of beer (you know that means 20% off cases, right?).   The Brief History of National Beer Day Let’s travel back to the year 1933, the last year of prohibition. Two American politicians (we’ll call them heroes) by the names Pat Harrison and Thomas H. Cullen sponsored the Cullen-Harrison act, contending for the legal sale of beer with low alcohol content. On March 21st, it was enacted by congress and the next day signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt...

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Private Tastings with Wine Gourmet

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Wanting to expand your knowledge about wine and beer in a exclusive setting? At Wine Gourmet we offer private, in-home and on-site tastings, classes, and educational opportunities to help you become the educated connoisseur you’ve always dreamed of being. Whether you’re looking for basic knowledge or a high class informative tasting for an event, party, night with friends or a sophisticated business function, we’re here to help with a vast selection of labels and extensive knowledge. Please contact us at info@winegourmetva.com or (540)400-8466 for inquiries and pricing.

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International Stout Day: A Brief History of Stouts

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Happy International Stout Day! This rich, strong brew has an even stronger history that dates back to the late 1700’s beginning with porters and royalty. I’m sure you’ve heard of Imperial Stout and maybe even wondered where it got the name “imperial”. We’re here to feed the curiosity. Although it’s historical meaning is “proud” or “brave”, the word stout came to mean “strong” by the 14th century. “Stout” was later coined by the alcohol industry in the 1700’s to simply identify alcohols with a higher alcohol by volume (ABV) and rather bold flavor. They evolved from the classic porter style...

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August is Virginia Craft Beer Month

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The Virginia Tourism Corporation has it right when they say "Virginia is for Craft Beer lovers". Over the last decade, the beer business in Virginia has rapidly grown but did you know August is Virginia Craft Beer Month? After a transformative legislation passed, the month long celebration was established to honor these masterminds and their impact on Virginia's economy. Back in 2012 former Governor Bob McDonnell observed the influx in Virginia's craft beer industry and signed Senate Bill 604. This bill allowed the retail sales of beer on brewery premises and in public tasting rooms, ultimately transforming the state's industry. With the...

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7 Ways to Celebrate International Beer Day

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"There is no such thing as a bad beer. It’s that some taste better than others." - Bill Carter Imagine if there were a day where beer drinkers world wide could celebrate the evolution of the golden brew. Did you know, annually on the first Friday in August, the world celebrates International Beer Day? This year is the 10th Anniversary of the first official International Beer Day celebrations and is celebrated in over 200 cities around the globe. The creators of International Beer Day explained that the purpose of the holiday is threefold: To gather with friends and enjoy the deliciousness...

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