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Top of the Hops 2011

August 26, 2011 – 10:51 pm


Hey, thanks for stopping by!

Hopefully, you’re here because you stopped by our booth at Top of the Hops on Saturday and grabbed a pretzel cup necklace (or just a pretzel cup, if you showed up late… sorry we ran out of string!) and a chance to win a gift certificate.

While you’re here, check out our draft beer menu, bottle beer menu, and specials menu. We’re proud of all of them, and hope you’ll stop in for something, whether you’re watching a football game over a great beer and dinner special, or just swinging through to grab a six-pack on your way elsewhere. Either way, we want to be your favorite Charlottesville beer and food destination.

And for those of you paying attention (or sober enough to remember…) here’s a link to our Top of the Hops page, where you can look up this year’s winning numbers. If you kept the card that came in your pretzel cup, this is where you want to be. Good luck!

Cheers!

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New Belgium Arrives

August 12, 2011 – 10:31 am

The wait is over!


In the big ol’ world of craft beer, there’s a whole lot to talk about. However, for years here in Virginia, one of the biggest questions on people’s lips has been:

“Do you have Fat Tire?”

And for years the answer has been, “No, New Belgium doesn’t distribute to Virginia. Yet.” And the wait continued.

Until now.

On Monday, August 22nd, New Belgium Brewery will arrive in Virginia. That’s right, the wait is over. You’ll be able to pour yourself an ice cold Fat Tire right at the Timberwood Grill bar. And even better, now that we’re selling bottles to go, you’ll be able to buy as many bottles as you’d like to take home with you!

If you haven’t heard of New Belgium, well, first of all, you probably don’t like beer. But mainly, it’s because they’re a great brewery that simply hasn’t delivered to Virginia yet. Not only do they make great beer, but they do it in an extremely environmentally conscious way. We’re happy to feature them for both reasons. If you want more information, here’s their website: http://www.newbelgium.com.

As for what we’ll be getting, and when, here’s how it’s going to work. First, New Belgium is sending 22oz bottles our way. So we’ll only have those for the first couple of months. After that, they’ll add kegs, and as long as they can supply it, and the Timberwood family loves it, we’ll have at least one beer from them on tap. Finally, around the first of the year, they should be sending six-packs our way, which we’ll also carry for your Timberwood or at-home consumption.

Sound like a plan? We’re really excited to finally be able to carry this world-class brewery’s beer right here in Charlottesville, and we hope you’ll stop in and try some soon.

Cheers!

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Blue Mountain Brewery

July 16, 2011 – 12:19 am

Blue Mountain LogoHave we mentioned how much we love our local breweries? There are very few places in the country with as many world-class beers being made within a half-hour drive as Charlottesville. One of our favorites is, and always will be, Blue Mountain Brewery.

Now, if you’re not familiar with Blue Mountain, listen carefully, because this is important. We’re a restaurant, so it’s generally not the best idea ever to tell people to go to other restaurants. But that’s exactly what we’re telling you. The next sunny Central Virginia day we get, clear at least 3 hours out of your schedule. Call in sick if you need to, it’ll be worth it. Grab a friend (at least one, but the more the merrier), hop in the car, and head out towards Wintergreen. On your way out, roll the windows down and let that crisp mountain air invade your senses: taste it, smell it, feel it.

When you get to the brewery, if it’s your first time, you may not realize the amazing changes that have taken place over the past few years. The huge patio, the hop farm, the brand new building, all new as Blue Mountain expands to keep up with the demand for their amazing brews. The gorgeous mountain views, well, those were always there, but you still get to enjoy them. Even before you try a beer you’ll know why this brewery was recently featured as one of Imbibe magazine’s 100 best places to drink in the South.

Once you’ve settled into a table, that’s when the real fun begins. If you’re a beer lover, you should get a sampler. No matter what they have on tap (they’ll always have on at least one seasonal brew, along with their normal lineup), it’s all worth trying. The problem is deciding on just one, when it’s time to order a second round. But we trust that you can manage! Pay attention to the fresh hop flavors, because some of them come from just 50 feet away. The water comes from a well just out back, fed by an untouched forest watershed. These factors and more, combined with brewmaster Taylor Smack’s creativity and knack for a perfectly concocted beer, lead to some of the best beers, not just in the state, but the nation.

Before you leave, be sure to tell your server Timberwood Grill sent you, and it can’t hurt to mention that you’d love to see Dark Hollow on tap out here at the Grill! ;-)

After your Afton adventure, you’ll head home relaxed, happy, and (don’t say we didn’t warn you) craving more delicious Blue Mountain beer. Fear not! We always have at least one on tap. Stop by for a Blue Mountain brew, and tell us about your visit to one of our favorite breweries.

Cheers!

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