Funding is now in place for the creation of the Virginia Beer Distribution Co., which will allow breweries to sell limited amounts of beer directly to retailers and restaurants while bypassing traditional third-party distributors.
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‘Keep on trucking’: Grateful Dead-themed Powhatan brewery to continue on after co-founder’s death
“Tim and I worked really hard to get Crazy Rooster where it is right now…He certainly wouldn’t want me to give up on it,” co-owner Jason Miller said of the passing of his business partner Tim Torrez.
Stone Brewing doubling Richmond production capacity ahead of Sapporo beer launch
The brewer’s East End facility is getting $40 million in upgrades as it prepares to become the hub for its new international parent company’s U.S. manufacturing base.
Manchester distillery taps into crowdfunding for latest capital raise
After raising more than $10 million from investors since its inception in 2013, Belle Isle Moonshine is attempting to raise the bar with a fundraising tactic it’s never tried before.
Rock Bottom brewery shutters Short Pump Town Center spot
The Denver-based brewpub had occupied 8,500 square feet on the mall’s second floor since 2014. Its last day of service in Short Pump was June 4.
Years in the making, Hidden Wit farm brewery to open in Moseley this summer
“It’s been nerve-wracking to say the least, but you know, if it was easy anybody could do it,” co-owner Butch Taylor said of the six-year process to open the brewery. “We’re building something that we want to be proud of and the community to be proud of … I get choked up just thinking about it.”
Under new ownership, Blue Bee Cider set to move from Scott’s Addition to Henrico
“When I started, my job was hand-labeling bottles….Owning this business was not on my radar eight years ago,” said new Blue Bee co-owner Taylor Benson.
The Veil Brewing Co. ready to unveil new Scott’s Addition taproom
The building had once been planned for a food hall but is now home to The Veil and Nokoribi, a Japanese restaurant from the ownership group behind Longoven.
Chesterfield restaurateurs opening new brewpub up the road
Karen and Matt Verdisco, owners of Brew Craft Bar & Kitchen, are opening a pizza and beer-focused spot just up the road, where they’re installing an in-house brewing operation.
Brewery self-distribution bill gains momentum in General Assembly
If ultimately passed, the bill would allow brewers to sell a limited amount of product without a distributor through the creation of the Virginia Beer Distribution Co.