tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349428160142078931.post5998896101132463741..comments2023-11-24T10:11:57.020-05:00Comments on Musings Over a Barrel: Wolf Hills Brewing Company, A New Brewery for VirginiaDavidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11006015336607998634noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349428160142078931.post-46448055090500273852010-03-12T15:05:52.189-05:002010-03-12T15:05:52.189-05:00I have always wondered why there aren't more m...I have always wondered why there aren't more microbreweries (not brewpub/restaurants) in Northern VA; particularly in Alexandria, Centreville, Fairfax, Manassas & the Gainesville areas)? <br /><br />I am aware of the three tiered system and other hoops one must jump through, but it seems like microbreweries are beginning to appear everywhere but NOVA! Are they opening in NOVA and then failing within the year? Is it because consumers prefer massively produced beers in NOVA? Is it because they are more successful with a restaurant/brewery? What's going on here?<br /><br />I can say that we have quite a large population center and people are leaning more heavily in the direction of craft beer despite the economy. What appears to be the obstacle in NOVA?Sarah J. Meyershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09293679114918184410noreply@blogger.com