More than 30 sessions, a trade show and three nights of receptions bring Virginia's brewing industry to the Delta Hotels Richmond Downtown. The agenda leans hard on profitability, consolidation and taproom performance.
Two Virginia brands are already open at Dulles and three more arrive with Concourse E in October. Honor Brewing's location will be both a restaurant and a licensed brewery.
Ada's on the River, The Liberty Trust, Southern Revere Cellars, Belmont Farm Distillery and Wolf Gap Vineyard lead the 2026 Ordinary Awards winners, named Tuesday night in Short Pump.
Selvedge Brewing's Batiste won Best of Show out of 347 entries. Fine Creek Brewing of Powhatan is Virginia Brewery of the Year. The top three were a pilsner, a smoked beer and a Belgian wit.
The Virginia Craft Brewers Guild is collecting the 450 prepaid applications the DMV requires before a specialty plate can go to the General Assembly. Revenue above the threshold would fund guild programs.