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• Ballparks & Brews: George M. Steinbrenner Field

  Yesterday I watched the final spring training game at George M. Steinbrenner Field between the Yankees and the Nationals and was underwhelmed with the craft bee... Read more

  Posted on 04 April 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• #VABreweryChallenge - #7 Old 690 Brewing Company & #8 Mad Horse Brewpub

  

  We continued our #VABreweryChallenge by visiting two Loudoun County breweries Old 690 Brewing Company (Purcellville) and Mad Horse Brewpub (Lovettsville). Read more

  Posted on 24 March 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Travis Book's #Bluegrass, #Beer, and #Bikes Tour

  

  Readers should know I'm a fan of biking to breweries and also a fan of Travis Book and The Infamous Stringdusters. MyJoogTV Episode 8 features the two of us,... Read more

  Posted on 23 March 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Is the Capture Artisan Wine Tour Visiting Your City?

  

  On April 10-11, I will be attending one of the many stops of the Capture Artisan Wine Tour, "an epic urban party, celebrating beautiful but affordable artisan... Read more

  Posted on 22 March 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Time for Some Irish Red Ale on St. Patrick's Day

  Remember the day when Killian's was the only "Irish" Red Ale option if Smithwick's Ale wasn't available or you tire of Guiness? Well these days there are... Read more

  Posted on 16 March 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• What Are the Best Wine Case Clubs in Virginia and Maryland?

  

  Since Winter has stubbornly succumbed to Spring, I'll be navigating to Northern Virginia and Maryland wineries testing theCompass Winery Brewery Distillery... Read more

  Posted on 14 March 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Tasting Tuscany's Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano

  

  This week, members of the Consorzio del Vino Nobile di Montepulciano came to Washington D.C. as part of a marketing campaign. I was fortunate to able to attend ... Read more

  Posted on 06 March 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• The New Belgium Brewing Company Explains Sour Beer

  

  I was planning on writing a series on "What is Sour Beer", but it looks like New Belgium Brewing Company just released a video series that outshines anything I... Read more

  Posted on 03 March 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Blood Orange Gose - Are You Serious Anderson Valley Brewing?

  

  Seems like brewing with blood oranges is a favorable new fad in the Maryland beer scene with at least Flying Dog Brewery (Bloodline Blood Orange IPA) and... Read more

  Posted on 28 February 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Tasting Virginia Spirits With The Great Dismal Distillery SilverFox Brand

  

  Besides wine and beer, the Virginia spirits industry is growing rapidly. theCompass Mobile app lists 20 distilleries in the Commonwealth with tasting rooms;... Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Oregon's Youngberg Hill Vineyards Comes to Virginia

  

  Everyone knows that Oregon is producing fantastic Pinot Noir, but did you know Oregon has 16 approved American Viticultural Areas (AVAs)? You probably did. Read more

  Posted on 21 February 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Billy Joe Shaver, #Lent, & #theCompassApp

  

  Starting tomorrow thousands will give up drinking alcohol for Lent, perhaps based on their hangover from Fat Tuesday. While the endeavor is noble, is it... Read more

  Posted on 17 February 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• #VABreweryChallenge - a Return to Ashburn

  

  Our first stop on the #VABreweryChallenge was to Ashburn's Lost Rhino Brewing Co. and this weekend we returned to visit two area breweries: Beltway Brewing... Read more

  Posted on 16 February 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Bourbon Review: Moving up to Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

  

  In my younger years, my go bourbon was Ancient Age, first the light brown label and then the dark brown. As the years progressed, I've stayed within the to... Read more

  Posted on 13 February 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Woodchuck Cidery Wants You to Drink Cheeky Cherry on Valentine's Day

  

  Last night I received a couple of bottles of Cheeky Cherry, the newest addition to Woodchuck Cidery Out on a Limb Series™. The Middlebury Vermont cider house... Read more

  Posted on 12 February 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• The Next Step in the #VABreweryChallenge: Manassas with Badwolf Brewing Company...

  

  This weekend we continued our #VABreweryChallenge by traveling down Route 66 to the historic Civil War town of Manassas and two very new breweries: Badwolf... Read more

  Posted on 09 February 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Hall Winery, Protocol #WineStudio, and #Wine Credentials

  

  Protocol #WineStudio continued their January discussion on Wine Credentials: Letters of Distinction with more credentials from available from the San Francisco... Read more

  Posted on 02 February 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• #VABreweryChallenge - #2: Mad Fox Brewing Company, Falls Church

  

  Our second stop in this year's #VABreweryChallenge was a short trip to Mad Fox Brewing Company. Readers may be familiar with the MyJoogTV episode filmed at... Read more

  Posted on 30 January 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Learning About Turkish Wine with Vinorai Wines on #WineChat

  

  This past Wednesday, #WineChat featured the Turkish wines from importer Vinorai Wines. During the hour chat we learned several facts about the wine industry in... Read more

  Posted on 28 January 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• #DrinkLocal Options for #Beer & #Wine for Super Bowl XLIX

  

  It's time to move past the Packer's late game meltdown and #deflategate and start concentrating on what's most important for Seahawks and Patriots fans heading... Read more

  Posted on 27 January 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK