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What the heck does “Laissaz les bon temps rouler!” mean, anyway?
Many of you may have noticed that I end most posts with "Laissaz les bon temps rouler!" Many of you may have not... It's a Cajun French expression that translated literally as "Let the good times roll!" I first heard it in New Orleans, Louisiana during one of my trips...
Report from the taps at Blue 5 – Roanoke’s now a real beer city!
I received a FB message from Mrs. Fin that she wanted to ride the Smart Way Bus from Blacksburg to Roanoke and have me pick her up so that we wouldn't have to drive back and forth. That blended in well with my desire to check out the new taps at Blue 5 and hear some...
Huck's Beer Buzz
Is there beer in Las Vegas? Yes, and no…
I recently returned from a trip to the Sin City and was a bit surprised and disappointed that there's not more beer there. The craft beer scene has not really changed that much over the last 5 years. There's several decent breweries and brew pubs, but they are not...
InBev’s The High End vs. Brewers Advocates Independent Craft – Thoughts on Independence Day…
People are talking about the new "Independent Craft" label offered up to brewers by the Brewers Association. You can only use it if it you meet the BA's craft brewers definition, have a valid TTB brewers notice, and sign a license agreement. If so, they can freely...
Is there beer in Damascus, Virginia? Yes, and fireworks nearby as well!
I made my annual (at least) trip to Damascus, Virginia on my birthday this year. My real birthday, June 21st, not Huck's (April 7, 1933). He's a lot older than the actual me... I was accompanied by my granddaughter and we made use of the wonderful outdoor activities...
What’s the story on 420 beer?
Time has passed since marijuana was legalized in Denver. Is anyone there making pot beer? Yes, and no... Cannabis-infused beer was recently legalized in Colorado, but the law only allows cannabidiol, not the actual THC. That means you can get the benefits of the...
Huck's Home Movies
Huck hails from Blacksburg Virginia in the Roanoke Valley. Huck travels for work which allows him to sample beer at various locales.
Huck tries to document those places so that others can find the good places and be forewarned about the bad!
Huck’s Beer Stuff for Sale
Is there beer in Damascus, Virginia? Yes, and fireworks nearby as well!
I made my annual (at least) trip to Damascus, Virginia on my birthday this year. My real birthday, June 21st, not Huck's (April 7, 1933). He's a lot older than the actual me... I was accompanied by my granddaughter and we made use of the wonderful outdoor activities...
What’s the story on 420 beer?
Time has passed since marijuana was legalized in Denver. Is anyone there making pot beer? Yes, and no... Cannabis-infused beer was recently legalized in Colorado, but the law only allows cannabidiol, not the actual THC. That means you can get the benefits of the...
Craft Beer and Politics – Are your reactions worth 1/2 your customers?
Every day I see posts from beer industry folks on brewery or distribution pages concerning politics. Most of the posts are heartfelt outpourings of their feelings about the issues. Some are funny, although usually only to one side of the debate. And 10% or so are down...
Hoppy New Year or how to recover from your year of craft beer!
Everyone seems to take our hobby to the limit. We have to have the latest, greatest beers. The highest alcohol or IBU's. All year long we attend festivals, tastings, bottle shares and our favorite watering holes. Then here comes the holidays with gift cards and gift...
Announcing IBC Blues Challenge at Rising Silo Brewery!
Contribute at and share this GOFUNDME page to support the winners! Huck’s Beer Buzz in conjunction with the Blue Ridge Blues Society in Roanoke is sponsoring a Blues Challenge to send a band and a solo/duo act to Memphis in January. The competition will be from 12:30...
Virginia makes its mark again at the Great American Beer Festival!
Virginia brings home 12 medals from the 2016 Great American Beer Festival. 5 Gold, 4 silver, and 3 bronze. Devil's Backbone leads the way with two golds, continuing their domination of the Vienna Lager category. Regionally, 5 from central Virginia, 2 from Richmond....