Who wants to just grab a drink and speak to people? How boring!

No sir ... it's human nature that want to also be entertained (and if you did not just hear in you mind Russell Crowe in "Gladiator," I'm not sure we could be friends.)

Well, our local breweries have the answer!

Almost every brewery has at least one regularly scheduled trivia night, and I am here to say, that the crowds can get seriously competitive. So bring your A-game in seemingly useless knowledge, but you may want to leave your feelings at the door. In addition to the weekly trivia, the credit to some of the most creative and fun events has to be given to our local brewhouses. This past year, Golden Cactus Brewing hosted a Mrs. Roper's Romp (I highly encourage visiting their Facebook page to view the pictures) and a fun Brews and Burlesque event.  Needless to say, they looked like a blast!

Last, but most certainly not least, regarding brewery-provided entertainment, I would be remiss if I didn't mention the live music! I'm not certain when exactly the love affair between breweries and live music began, but it is still going strong. Almost every weekend (and usually during the week too), you are guaranteed to find a band playing at many of our breweries. So, if you're a lover of live music, dancing, and (of course) drinks, you now have your weekends planned for you…you're welcome!

Ultimately, breweries are not just about beer. They're about socializing. They're about community. They're about culture and history. They're about people and positive vibes. So, take your family, friends, pets, and visit our neighborhood breweries. Tip your beertenders well, speak to someone you've never met before, and enjoy the good life.

-Leah

List of Local Breweries:

A Few Old Goats Brewing – Roanoke, VA
Big Lick Brewing Company – Roanoke, VA
Blindhouse Beer Co. – Roanoke, VA
Golden Cactus Brewing – Roanoke, VA
Olde Salem Brewing Company – Roanoke, VA & Salem, VA
Starr Hill Pilot Brewing – Roanoke, VA
Three Notch'd Craft Kitchen & Brewery – Roanoke, VA
Twin Creeks Brewpub – Roanoke, VA & Vinton, VA
Twisted Track Brewpub – Roanoke, VA
Parkway Brewing Company – Salem, VA

List of Notable Breweries Near Roanoke:

Beale's Brewery – Bedford, VA
Living Proof Beer Co. – Rocky Mount, VA
Beliveau Farm Brewery – Blacksburg, VA
Bull & Bones Brewhaus – Blacksburg, VA
Rising Silo Brewery – Blacksburg, VA
Solstice Farm Brewery – Catawba, VA
Buffalo Mountain Brewery – Floyd, VA