Changes at Old Dominion Brewery
OK, NoVa beer fans will know that ODB changed ownership some weeks (months?) ago, with a big brewery now having a controlling interest in what was a fully independent concern.
As a general rule, I resist change, especially when I think it will phuk up the proverbial free lunch. As a specific rule I loathe change when I think it will affect my normal routine, in this case my weekly growler.
That is how I viewed the change at ODB-- as a free lunch being prepped to get phuct up.
I'm pleased to say that I might be wrong (so far). The annual beer festival is gone (the usual site right by the brewery is now a construction zone), but they haven't gooned up the beers yet. The did change the menu a bit, and added a pretty good sunday brunch. I can still get Hop Pocket Ale, and if it's out I'll be happy to settle for New River Pale Ale.
I'm pleased to say that I might be wrong (so far). The annual beer festival is gone (the usual site right by the brewery is now a construction zone), but they haven't gooned up the beers yet. The did change the menu a bit, and added a pretty good sunday brunch. I can still get Hop Pocket Ale, and if it's out I'll be happy to settle for New River Pale Ale.
Now, if they only had a shooting range next door instead of that ridiculous cheerleading place...
posted by vmijpp at 2:12 PM
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What you are describing is all too often the beginning of the end. Look at what happened to Redhook when they got bought. It's all adjuncty, over-priced crap now. 5 years ago that was a damn good beer for the money.
If things do go downhill at Old Dominion, then I strongly suggest that you take up homebrewing in order to have inexpensive, bulk ale on hand for your personal convenience.
I've been doing it for over 10 years now and I can tell you that there are few things more satisfying than knowing that you've got 5 entire gallons of beer happening in a single glass carboy in the closet. It's the same warm and fuzzy feeling that you get with a bulk ammunition order.
It works out to about $2.50 a six pack for beer that will be better than anything you can buy at a grocery store. If you want any tips on equipment or books just shoot me an email.
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