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PLEASE SAVE THE DATE - TICKETS ON SALE JULY 11!

THE 2017 CAPITAL ALE HOUSE NATIONAL BEER EXPO WILL BE HELD NOVEMBER 1-4 in RICHMOND, VIRGINIA AT THE SPECTACULAR MAIN STREET STATION SHED IN HISTORIC SHOCKOE BOTTOM.

• Perfect for craft beer enthusiasts, spirits fans and foodies, the Expo has been dramatically enhanced.


• Expect expertly curated content, including 60+ incredible, handpicked, rare, new and seasonal beers, many debuting for the first time, a gorgeous new venue, a focus on extreme quality and live entertainment. From barrel-aged, high gravity, wild, and hop-forward, to sours, collaborations and odd-ball ingredients, your palate will be inspired at this epic tasting experience.


• At the Walk-Around Grand Tastings on Saturday, November 4, in addition to creative American craft beers, you’ll also enjoy beers from the 2017 International Guest Region, Belgium. Further, you’ll enjoy premium Virginia craft spirits, since the Expo has forged a partnership with the Virginia Distillery Association. Thus, you’ll be able to taste and buy whiskey, vodka, rum and other spirits as well as taste all of the craft beers. SAVE $10 WHEN YOU BUY IN ADVANCE.

• The food factor has been amped up; you’ll enjoy truly artisan cuisine from some of RVA’s best chefs during the Grand Tastings. And at Taco Throwdown presented by Style Weekly on Friday night in the Main Street Station Shed, get set for 12+ artisan tacos, a carefully curated selection of craft beers and Virginia whiskey, tequila and cider. Further, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy a first class craft beer dinner at the Quirk Hotel’s Maple & Pine restaurant.

• The Expo is family friendly - under 21 welcome with a parent or guardian. Also, a kids’ area will be available, presented and staffed by Capital Ale House.

WALK-AROUND GRAND TASTINGS WILL BE HELD IN THE SPECTACULAR MAIN STREET STATION SHED

The pic you see above of the inside of the “Shed” gives you a sense of the beauty, class and glamor you’ll enjoy while tasting some of Virginia’s, America’s and Belgium’s finest beers, and sampling and buying Virginia spirits and artisan cuisine.

TWO SESSIONS, NOT ONE

With a focus on extreme quality, we will hold two Walk-Around Grand Tasting sessions on Saturday, November 4, with a limited allocation of tickets to ensure you enjoy a great experience. For those who want to attend both sessions, please see the combo deals below.

TACO THROWDOWN PRESENTED BY STYLE WEEKLY IS BACK & FOCUSED ON EXTREME QUALITY

This sumptuous event, held at the end of Style Weekly’s Nacho Taco Week, has been a sell-out since its inception and features tacos made by chefs representing diverse ethnic and regional cuisines. Enhanced for 2017, you’ll enjoy 12+ tacos (including the legendary chocolate “dessert” taco), 20+ well-curated selection of craft beers and ciders, select Virginia whiskeys and tequila, and live music. An award for the best taco as judged by a panel chosen by Style Weekly will be awarded. This event will also be held in the Main Street Station Shed! Please join us.

COMBO (PACKAGE) DEALS FOR AN EXTRAORDINARY CRAFT BEVERAGE EXPERIENCE

Package deals, which offer big discounts, are available at the bottom of the ticket page (not Schedule page) for those looking for a special weekend culinary experience.

1. Tacos & AFTERNOON Grand Tasting - Friday Taco Throwdown + Saturday AFTERNOON VIP/Early Admission Walk-Around Grand Tasting.

2. Tacos & EVENING Grand Tasting - Friday Taco Throwdown + Saturday EVENING VIP/Early Admission Walk-Around Grand Tasting.

3. Two Sessions Grand Tasting - Saturday AFTERNOON VIP/Early Admission Walk-Around Grand Tasting + Saturday EVENING VIP/Early Admission Walk-Around Grand Tasting