Vol. III, No. 10 - Published March 14, 2025
As much as I hate to write this, it looks like we're losing another local brewer.
 This time it's Old Ox Brewery of Ashburn, Va. You may remember them because they were featured in our 2023 Fall Catalog and because they produced one of the trendiest beers in the area a couple years ago - Bye Dan IPA, which they released just after the announcement that the Washington Football Team was being sold. It was the harbinger of a new era, worthy of praise.
Alas, after 11 fruitful years, equipment trouble, leasing issues and the lure of retirement have conspired to bring about their closing on April 5. (Read about it in detail HERE.) They say it's possible that Old Ox may rise again, as they are looking for an alternate location. We wish Chris, Kristin, Mary Ann and Graham all the best, whatever the future brings.
Meanwhile, we'll be celebrating St. Patrick's Day this weekend with the continuing sale on all our Irish and Irish-adjacent beers and ciders through Monday. And you might need some beer while you are watching all the basketball this weekend and getting ready to fill out your brackets. We're here for you!
Cheers!
Jon, Your "Go Green!" Beermudgeon
