Join in the book launch of Richmond Beer: A History of Brewing in River City

Beer and the history of it here in our lovely city.

October 29, 2014; 9:28 AM • by Richard Hayes

Wednesday, November 5th join fellow lovers of the multi-hued liquid love that is beer at Southern Railway Taphouse for the launch of “Richmond Beer: A History of Brewing in the River City”. This event is hosted by the Fountain Bookstore and starts at 5:30 PM. Author and Richmond resident Lee Graves will impart a bit of beery wisdom and there will be both free food and signed copies of the book to purchase. The official release date of the book is November 4th.

The story of beer and brewing in Richmond is a reflection of the well-documented and revered place the River City holds in the nation’s history. English colonists imbibed together on the banks of the James River. During the Civil War, a brewery was adjacent to a hospital. Beyond historical brews such as the Krueger Brewing Company and Richbrau beer, Richmond is no stranger to the vibrant craft beer culture thriving across the nation. Area brewers, including Hardywood Park Craft Brewery, Legend Brewing Company, Midnight Brewery and Strangeways Brewing, make Richmond a beer lover’s paradise. Grab a pint and join author and beer columnist Lee Graves as he recounts the frothy history of Richmond beer.

If you miss this chance to meet the author don’t fret there are plenty of other opportunities listed below.

November 7, 2014 from 12-2, Museum Shoppers’ Fair, Valentine booth, Library of Virginia
November 14th from 5-7, The Portrait House, 2907 W Cary St,
November 22nd, Barnes & Noble, 4600 Commonwealth Center Parkway
December 4th from 5:30-7:30, Strangeways Brewing, 2277 Dabney Rd
December 6th from 11-12, Sixty West Antiques, 8004 Midlothian Tpke,
December 6th from 1-3, Barnes & Noble, 11500 Midlothian Tnpk
December 13th from 2-4, The WeekEnd Brewer, 4205 West Hundred Road, Chester