International Women's Day - Pink Boots brew

Happy International Women’s Day!

We were thrilled to host amazing women from all across Virginia today to brew "Pithy in Pink" in collaboration with Stone Brewing Richmond and Pink Boots Society, which helps to assist, inspire, and encourage women beer professionals through education.

Keep an eye out in early April for this white IPA with grapefruit and coriander! 😍

Hazy IPA cans

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View this email in your browser Inside this week's email Hazy IPA cans Food truck schedule Labor Day Festbier release Publix Summerfest Lazy river Hazy IPA cans Hazy IPA Galaxy + Mosaic + El Dorado Can release Thursday Brewery only Food truck schedule: August 29 - September 2 Wednesday: La Bête Thursday: German Snack Shack Friday: Intergalactic Tacos Saturday: Gaucho Sunday: Kudzu Labor Day pop-up: Mean Bird Monday, September 3, 12-8pm Come spend your Labor Day at Ardent!  We're hosting a pop-up featuring one of our favorites: Mean Bird! They'll be serving chicken & waffles, chicken biscuits, biscuits & gravy, veggie bird, and more. We'll be open all day, so get your holiday Monday started early!  Once you're well fed, grab a 6-pack of bottles, 4-pack of cans, or crowler fill of fresh draft beer to take home with you. Cheers! RSVP on Facebook Festbier release Thursday, September 6, 4-10pm Fall is just around the corner, which means it's Festbier season! Our Festbier is a traditional German lager with a malty backbone and light hoppiness. Amber color and full body in the classic Marzen style, served in 1/2 liter mugs. Prost! #neverstoplagering 5.6% ABV • 22 IBU On draft 🥫 Crowler/growler fills to go Plus, pair this German beer with some authentic German food for dinner! The German Snack Shack will be set up in the beer garden cooking for our Festbier release. View on Instagram Summerfest Sundays on the Publix Patio Details + Menu + Tickets Featured Instagram ardentcraftales Where has Pilsner taken you? #neverstoplagering Taproom + Beer Garden Hours Monday - Tuesday | 4:00pm - 9:00pm Wednesday - Thursday | 4:00pm - 10:00pm Friday | 3:00pm - 10:00pm Saturday | Noon - 10:00pm Sunday | 1:00pm - 8:00pm Our mailing address is: *|HTML:LIST_ADDRESS_HTML|* *|END:IF|* You are receiving this because you either opted in through our website, a list, or a personal contact. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.

Battle of the Brews winner

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View this email in your browser Inside this week's email Robust Porter release Food truck schedule Battle of the Brews winner Events hits the spot Robust Porter Robust Porter returns on Thursday, August 16! Join us for the release of this roasty, medium-bodied porter on draft and in crowler/growler fills to go. 6% ABV • 31 IBU Continental Divide will be the food truck in the beer garden for our Robust Porter release! RSVP on Facebook Food truck schedule: August 8-12 Wednesday: La Bête Thursday: Curry in a Hurry Friday: Go Go Vegan Go Saturday: Kudzu Sunday: Bikini Panini Battle of the Brews winner Congratulations, Danny! He won the "Battle of the Brews" during the BrewHaHa Virginia Craft Beer Festival at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture this weekend with Lemon Basil Wit, his rendition of a historic beer recipe. Look for the trophy on display in our taproom! Events Thursday, August 9, 4-7pm Tasting @ The Wine Seller 4680 Monticello Ave, Williamsburg Thursday, August 9, 4:30-8:30pm Kick the keg: MXiCN Lager Don't Look Back - Triple 3306 W. Broad St, Richmond Friday, August 10, 3-6pm Tasting @ Total Wine Short Pump 3500 Pump Road, Henrico Saturday, August 11, 12-9pm Jubilee @ Alewerks Brewing Company 189 Ewell Rd, Williamsburg Featured Instagram ardentcraftales  hits the spot. View on Instagram Taproom + Beer Garden Hours Monday - Tuesday | 4:00pm - 9:00pm Wednesday - Thursday | 4:00pm - 10:00pm Friday | 3:00pm - 10:00pm Saturday | Noon - 10:00pm Sunday | 1:00pm - 8:00pm Our mailing address is: *|HTML:LIST_ADDRESS_HTML|* *|END:IF|* You are receiving this because you either opted in through our website, a list, or a personal contact. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.

Pink Boots IPA is back!

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View this email in your browser Pink Boots IPA Pink Boots IPA is back this Thursday! Erin first crafted this beer back in March to benefit the Pink Boots Society, which aims to assist, inspire, and encourage women beer professionals through education. We've been dreaming about it ever since, so we're bringing it back for round 2! Brewed with a blend of Simcoe, Mosaic, Citra and Loral hops, Pink Boots is a sessionable, hazy IPA with fruity citrus aroma and flavor. Low bitterness and alcohol content complement the soft mouthfeel for an easy-drinking New England-style IPA. 4.6% ABV • 6 IBU Available on draft and in crowler fills to go beginning this Thursday! SAVOR An American Craft Beer & Food Experience We're so excited to participate in Savor up in Washington, DC this weekend! Tickets are still available if you're interested in joining the fun. Buy tickets now More information about Savor We'll also be doing a tap takeover along with our friends from DC Brau at Free State on Friday from 4-11 p.m. Come out and try some DC beer alongside our Virginia offerings! Tap takeover details Volunteers needed! Fourth Anniversary Block Party Who wants to help us out?  We can't make our Fourth Anniversary Block Party a success without our awesome volunteers! Sign up if you're interested, we've got lots of different options at various times of day: http://signup.com/go/dLDsRxQ Volunteers will get free pizza, a special anniversary t-shirt, and some extra tickets to use however you'd like, on top of our eternal admiration. We’re so excited to celebrate our fourth anniversary with you, RVA! We’re shutting down Leigh Street to throw a massive block party featuring 25+ guest breweries, all your favorite Ardent beers, live music, and food trucks! Saturday, June 16, 12-8 p.m. Guest taps will feature a variety of breweries from within Richmond, around Virginia, and out of state. We’ll announce specific breweries in the coming weeks, but trust us, you’re going to want to save the date. Plus, we’ll be releasing a special anniversary beer to mark the occasion! Best of all, our anniversary party is FREE to enter! Beverage tickets will cost $6 per pour, while food vendors will handle their own sales individually. We’ll also have soda, juice, and water available. We’re going to keep the party going rain or shine! Kids & families welcome, 21+ to consume alcohol. No outside food, beverages, or coolers will be permitted. Friendly dogs are welcome as long as they remain leashed! Bands 2pm: Calvin Brown 3pm: The Big Payback: A Tribute to James Brown 4pm: The Folly 5pm: Spooky Cool 6pm: Piranha Rama Food trucks Go Go Vegan Go Intergalactic Tacos Arroz RVA Gaucho Continental Divide Curry in a Hurry Bikini Panini King of Pops Guest breweries J. Wakefield Brewing Charles Towne Fermentory 3 Stars Brewing Company Threes Brewing Cigar City Brewing ...and many more to come, stay tuned! Volunteer sign up RSVP on Facebook Food truck schedule Wednesday: Freekin' Rican Thursday: Bikini Panini Friday: Intergalactic Tacos Saturday: River City Wood Fire Pizza Sunday: Curry in a Hurry Featured Instagram We had a blast hanging out with our friends from @dssolvr! We worked on a couple collabs while they were here, keep an eye out. View on Instagram Taproom + Beer Garden Hours Monday - Thursday | 4:00pm - 9:00pm Friday | 3:00pm - 10:00pm Saturday | Noon - 10:00pm Sunday | 1:00pm - 8:00pm Our mailing address is: *|HTML:LIST_ADDRESS_HTML|* *|END:IF|* You are receiving this because you either opted in through our website, a list, or a personal contact. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.

❌ Introducing: IPA X 🍺

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View this email in your browser Introducing IPA X We’re thrilled to introduce our newest core brand to the Ardent lineup: IPA X! Our brewers have experimented with different recipes, processes, hops and more between our rotational IPA and Hazy IPA batches over the past four years, all of which have culminated in our newest beer. IPA X is double dry hopped with Citra and Mosaic hops, an exciting combination that provides big citrus and tropical fruit notes in both aroma and flavor. This juicy beer pours a cloudy, deep golden color, with super low bitterness and a silky soft mouthfeel. Look for IPA X on draft in the Ardent taproom beginning tomorrow, Thursday, May 17!   7.1% ABV • 10 IBU Fourth Anniversary Block Party We’re so excited to celebrate our fourth anniversary with you, RVA! We’re shutting down Leigh Street to throw a massive block party featuring 25+ guest breweries, all your favorite Ardent beers, live music, and food trucks! Saturday, June 16, 12-8 p.m. Guest taps will feature a variety of breweries from within Richmond, around Virginia, and out of state. We’ll announce specific breweries in the coming weeks, but trust us, you’re going to want to save the date. Plus, we’ll be releasing a special anniversary beer to mark the occasion! Best of all, our anniversary party is FREE to enter! Beverage tickets will cost $6 per pour, while food vendors will handle their own sales individually. We’ll also have soda, juice, and water available. We’re going to keep the party going rain or shine! Kids & families welcome, 21+ to consume alcohol. No outside food, beverages, or coolers will be permitted. Friendly dogs are welcome as long as they remain leashed! Who wants to help us out?  We can't make this event a success without our awesome volunteers! Sign up if you're interested, we've got lots of different options at various times of day: http://signup.com/go/dLDsRxQ Volunteers will get free pizza, a special anniversary t-shirt, and some extra tickets to use however you'd like, on top of our eternal admiration. Bands 2pm: Calvin Brown 3pm: The Big Payback: A Tribute to James Brown 4pm: The Folly 5pm: Spooky Cool 6pm: Piranha Rama Food trucks Go Go Vegan Go Intergalactic Tacos Arroz RVA Gaucho Continental Divide Curry in a Hurry Bikini Panini King of Pops Volunteer sign up RSVP on Facebook Food truck schedule Wednesday, May 16: Continental Divide Thursday, May 17: Dank Eats Friday, May 18: Intergalactic Tacos Saturday, May 19: Bikini Panini Sunday, May 20: Curry in a Hurry Ardent around town Wednesday, May 16 - Ardent tap takeover at Jack Brown's Richmond Saturday, May 19 - Common Grounds Collaboration Beer Fest in Virginia Beach Saturday, May 19 - Virginia Beer Festival in Norfolk Saturday, May 26 - Cooking with Ardent Craft Ales at Sur La Table Bohemian Pilsner release Bohemian Pilsner is back! Join us on Thursday, May 24 for the release. #neverstoplagering Our brewers love drinking lagers, and they’re excited to brew a classic European style right here in RVA. Bohemian Pilsner is a traditional Czech pilsner, brewed with a simple recipe of Czech floor malt, Saaz hops, and a Czech lager yeast. Bo Pils pours a clear golden color with soft mouthfeel, spicy hop notes, and clean finish. 4.8% ABV • 27 IBU  Available on draft ✓ Crowler fills to go Continental Divide's taco truck will be in the beer garden for this release! RSVP on Facebook Featured Instagram Welcome @daddygsalsa to the @ardentcraftales taproom! Grab some chips and salsa to go with your beer, available all day every day from the fridge at the end of the bar. View on Instagram Taproom + Beer Garden Hours Monday - Thursday | 4:00pm - 9:00pm Friday | 3:00pm - 10:00pm Saturday | Noon - 10:00pm Sunday | 1:00pm - 8:00pm Our mailing address is: *|HTML:LIST_ADDRESS_HTML|* *|END:IF|* You are receiving this because you either opted in through our website, a list, or a personal contact. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.

Swine & Brine + Hazy IPA (Galaxy)

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View this email in your browser Swine & Brine 2018 The fourth annual Swine & Brine is right around the corner! Join us this Saturday, April 7 from 12-6 p.m. for a celebration of craft beer and local food, with a focus on oysters, pork dishes, and homemade sides, along with beer, cider, and prosecco. Local restaurant lineup: ZZQ - Pulled pork slider topped with Terlingua cole slaw and fried jalapeno mac n’ cheese balls Rappahannock River Oysters – Crab cakes, raw oysters, and fried oyster tacos The Roosevelt – Spicy smoked sausage sandwich w/ slaw & dill pickle pork rinds Postbellum – Pork Bao Bun Lucy’s – Loaded Nachos (vegetarian available) Saison – Queso Fundito Sausage on Bun Nightingale Ice Cream Sandwiches We’ll have a variety of Ardent beers on draft, as well as Blue Bee cider and Zardetto Prosecco. Hazy IPA Spring American Sour Blend Defenestrator Doppelbock Pomegranate Gose Pink Boots IPA Saison Black Saison Standard Bitter Dark Rye IPA #14 IPA #34 Honey Ginger Barrel Aged Honey Ginger   Blue Bee – Aragon 1904 Blue Bee – Charred Ordinary Blue Bee – Mill Race Bramble   Zardetto Prosecco Soda and water will also be available. Swine & Brine is open to the public, free to enter, family friendly, rain or shine! Food and drink tickets will be available for purchase by cash or card for $6 each. One ticket can be exchanged for one beverage or food item. (Some larger dishes may cost two tickets.) Interested in volunteering? Sign up here: http://signup.com/go/znQtCzq All oyster shells are being recycled through VCU's Virginia Oyster Shell Recycling Program in support of Chesapeake Bay restoration, building oyster sanctuaries. Parking may be limited throughout Scott’s Addition, so consider planning alternate transportation, and please don’t drink and drive! RSVP on Facebook Fresh Hazy IPA Hazy IPA returns this Thursday, just in time for Swine & Brine this weekend!  We double-dry hopped this batch with a ton of Galaxy hops and it's tasting great! 7.8% ABV 8 IBU Available on draft and in crowler/growler fills to go. Food truck schedule Wednesday, April 4: Hollywood Cheesesteaks   Thursday, April 5: Bikini Panini   Friday, April 6: Intergalactic Tacos   Saturday, April 7: Swine & Brine 2018   Sunday, April 8: Curry in a Hurry Always Sunny beer dinner The Shaved Duck is putting on an "It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia" beer dinner! $65 per person for five courses and five Ardent Craft Ales pairings and five hilarious episodes of Always Sunny. Only a few seats remain, call to reserve your spot now! 804-379-7505 Sunday, April 8, 5:00 p.m. 15408 Westchester Commons Way Midlothian, VA 23113 Featured Instagram Our buddy Phil won the brewer's choice category in the James River Homebrewers Dominion Cup Homebrew Competition, so he had the opportunity to brew his recipe on our pilot system here at the brewery with Rob. Congratulations, Phil! We love our home brewer friends! He brewed an imperial porter, dubbed Baltic Hammer. View on Instagram Taproom + Beer Garden Hours Monday - Thursday | 4:00pm - 9:00pm Friday | 3:00pm - 10:00pm Saturday | Noon - 10:00pm Sunday | 1:00pm - 8:00pm Our mailing address is: *|HTML:LIST_ADDRESS_HTML|* *|END:IF|* You are receiving this because you either opted in through our website, a list, or a personal contact. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.