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This week I cover mead making fermentation and finishing. Last week in part 1, I provided an overview of mead making and the first steps of making the must, pitching your yeast and adding nutrients. This week I will cover the remaining steps. As I covered last week the key components of modern mead making […]
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This week I take a look at the fundamentals of modern mead making, including staggered mead nutrients, degassing and finishing a mead. Modern Mead Making I started making mead a few years back, and it has been an enjoyable addition to my beer brewing hobby. Most home brewers have the equipment for mead making with […]
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Celebrate Winter Bonfire Bash Series, Lumberjack Competition, Frying Pan Toss, Return of Husky Hamburger, Flapjacks & Flannel and Much More Highlight 2021 Winter Events Central Virginia’s Stable Craft Brewing at Hermitage Hill, an authentic working farm brewery and winery, is pleased to announce its 2021 January through March special event schedule. Saturday’s will come alive […]

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This week we take a look at some alternative strategies for adding nutrients to your mead for proper fermentation. I also explain the TiONSA and TONSA 3 models which are implemented in BeerSmith. Staggered Nutrient Additions A key part of modern mead making techniques is the staggered addition of mead nutrients. Prior to the adoption […]
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When the Brewers Association released the results of their Brewery Operations Benchmarking Survey last year, the data confirmed that there’s still work to do when it comes to diversifying the industry. Based on the responses, 77 percent of breweries were owned by men and only 9 percent of breweries owned by people of color. More […]

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Though not a recognized beer style, Golden Stout has been popularized by many craft breweries as a bit of a novelty beer. This week we take a look at how to brew one. What is a Golden Stout? A golden stout is technically a beer that tastes like a rich dark stout, but without the […]
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Solve all of yours (and your dog’s) holiday shopping needs with Stable Craft’s Holiday Gift Cards Central Virginia’s Stable Craft Brewing at Hermitage Hill, an authentic working farm brewery and winery, is making holiday shopping safer and more seamless this season, with the offering of its Stable Craft Holiday Gift cards.  In addition to being the perfect […]

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We hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving, now its time for some Releases and discounts for the busy shopping (online) weekend! Starting NOW we are offering 30% off when you spend $30 or more through our online store when ordering for pickup in the taproom, curbside or shipping (can’t ship alcohol). Be sure to use […]

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Fresh Fruit From the Farm Ciders Plus a Special Oyster Fest & Fish Fry & Oyster Stout Release Highlight Weeklong Cider Celebration! Central Virginia’s Stable Craft Brewing at Hermitage Hill, an authentic working farm brewery and winery, will kick off Virginia Craft Cider week with a week-long cider celebration featuring an array of fresh from the […]

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The #1 winter seasonal beer1 returns with a crisper and brighter recipe and festive inspiration for holidays spent at home BOSTON, MA, Nov. 9, 2020—Samuel Adams brewers recognize the winter season will feel different this year, with many Americans taking “home for the holidays” literally. To spread some holiday cheer when drinkers need it most, […]

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German Master Brewer Peter Bottcher and Catoctin Creek Distillery’s John Reed Shope Join Line-up for Entertaining Two Day Release Party! Central Virginia’s Stable Craft Brewing at Hermitage Hill, an authentic working farm brewery and winery, will celebrate the release of its popular Cavallo barrel-aged imperial stout on Friday and Saturday, November 6 & 7, 2020.  This […]

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Festive Day Features Special Veterans Day IPA Release with Yakima Chiefs Veterans Blend, Special Commemorative Glass, and Marine’s Cake-cutting Ceremony WAYNESBORO, VA – (November 2, 2020) – Central Virginia’s Stable Craft Brewing at Hermitage Hill, an authentic working farm brewery and winery, will honor the special men and women who serve our country, with a special Veteran’s […]

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In August 2020, the federal Food & Drug Administration (FDA) finalized the definition and labeling requirements of gluten-free fermented and hydrolyzed foods (including beer and other alcoholic beverages).  The ruling provides a clear delineation between products that are truly gluten-free and products that are not and how product labels communicate those differences to consumers.  In […]

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Private Igloos Offer Perfect Answer for Outdoor Winter Dining WAYNESBORO, VA – (October 21, 2020) –Starting this November, Central Virginia’s Stable Craft Brewery at Hermitage Hill, an authentic working farm brewery and winery, will once again offer its private igloos for outdoor dining at its best. Stable Craft’s heated igloos are available by advance reservations only […]

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