Terrapin Beers Bubbling Up Across VA

Posted by The Editorial Desk / Tuesday, August 18th, 2009

(Image: Terrapin Brewing)

Our very own Rustico is rolling out the red carpet for Athens, Ga.-based Terrapin Beer Co. by hosting a tasting/pint glass giveaway at 6 p.m. this Wednesday night.

As the only Virginia venue taking part in the ongoing D.C. Beer Week festivities, Rustico will help Terrapin introduce itself to the Commonwealth’s hop heads by showcasing their award-winning craft beers, including: Rye Pale Ale, India Brown Ale, Sunray Wheat and Golden Ale, as well as a few specialty brews (Maggie’s Farmhouse Ale, Big Hoppy Monster Vintage 2008).

The restaurant will be giving away Terrapin glassware with each purchase (they’ve got about 450 souvenir glasses to distribute). Meanwhile, chef Steve Mannino is expected to debut his new Reuben pizza to complement the Rye Pale Ale.

If waiting a day to join the Terrapin bandwagon sounds like crazy talk, you can get a jump on your fellow beer aficionados by heading over to Winchester’s Union Jack Pub tonight for their Terrapin preview (6-11 p.m.).

–Warren

Tags: Alexandria, D.C. Beer Week, Gut Check, Northern Virginia Magazine, Rustico, Terrapin Beer Company, Union Jack Pub, Warren Rojas, Winchester