Area Breweries Win Big at National Beer Fest

Posted: Updated:

Two central Virginia breweries are bringing home awards from a national taste testing competition. Devils Backbone Brewing Company won big at this weekend's Great American Beer Festival.

The Nelson County brewery earned gold medals for "Berliner Metro Weiss" and "Vienna Lager". Their "Old Virginia Dark" and "Danzig" won silver medals and four beers earned bronze prizes.

More than 4,300 beers from 666 breweries competed in the beer fest in Denver, Colorado.

Arrington-based Blue Mountain Barrel House also got a bronze in the wood and barrel-aged beer category for its local species.

Area Breweries Win Big at National Beer FestMore>>
Reported by Matt Talhelm
Reported by Matt Talhelm
You can watch Matt's live reports from the Charlottesville newsroom Monday through Wednesday, he also anchors the weekend editions of NBC 29 News at 6 & 11.
Email / Follow on Twitter / Full Story

Most Popular StoriesMost Popular StoriesMore>>
Culpeper Sheriff's Office: Three Arrested in Relation to Heroin Overdoses
Culpeper Sheriff's Office: Three Arrested in Relation to Heroin Overdoses
Updated: Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:59 PM EDT2013-05-22 03:59:31 GMT
Information from the public based on a last week's release about recent heroin overdoses in the region resulted in the arrest of three Culpeper men on drug charges.Full Story
Information from the public based on a last week's release about recent heroin overdoses in the region resulted in the arrest of three Culpeper men on drug charges.Full Story
Verona Man to Serve 8 Years for Racketeering
Verona Man to Serve 8 Years for Racketeering
Updated: Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:49 PM EDT2013-05-22 03:49:49 GMT
A Verona man who was facing life in prison will spend eight years instead for racketeering and other crimes.Full Story
A Verona man who was facing life in prison will spend eight years instead for racketeering and other crimes.Full Story
Charlottesville Men Share Stories of Race Relations in the City's Past
Charlottesville Men Share Stories of Race Relations in the City's Past
Updated: Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:23 PM EDT2013-05-22 03:23:10 GMT
Even in Charlottesville, considered one of the most liberal cities in Virginia, blacks and whites had to fight to be seen as equal as late as the 1970s and beyond.
Full Story
Even in Charlottesville, considered one of the most liberal cities in Virginia, blacks and whites had to fight to be seen as equal as late as the 1970s and beyond.
Full Story
Train Track Tragedies: A View from the Engine
Train Track Tragedies: A View from the Engine
Updated: May 9, 2013 12:27 PM EDT2013-05-15 19:19:53 GMT
Engineers and conductors who run the trains for Norfolk Southern took NBC29 along for a ride through Charlottesville, sharing heartbreaking stories in hopes of keeping people off the tracks.
Full Story
Engineers and conductors who run the trains for Norfolk Southern took NBC29 along for a ride through Charlottesville, sharing heartbreaking stories in hopes of keeping people off the tracks.Full Story
Waynesboro Couple Arrested on Multiple Drug Charges
Waynesboro Couple Arrested on Multiple Drug Charges
Updated: Monday, May 20 2013 10:07 PM EDT2013-05-21 02:07:52 GMT
A Waynesboro couple faces multiple drug charges stemming from two incidents police say occurred in February.
Full Story
A Waynesboro couple faces multiple drug charges stemming from two incidents police say occurred in February.Full Story
Culpeper Police Seek Identity of Woman in Check Scam
Culpeper Police Seek Identity of Woman in Check Scam
Updated: Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:38 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:38:07 GMT
Culpeper police are seeking the public's help identifying a woman who presented an alleged counterfeit check at a local check-cashing service in early May.Full Story
Culpeper police are seeking the public's help identifying a woman who presented an alleged counterfeit check at a local check-cashing service in early May.Full Story
Route 250 Accident Sends Two to Hospital
Route 250 Accident Sends Two to Hospital
Updated: Monday, May 20 2013 11:22 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:22:35 GMT
A two-car accident on Rt. 250 in Charlottesville sent two people to the hospital. Police are looking for two people involved who fled the scene.
Full Story
A two-car accident on Rt. 250 in Charlottesville sent two people to the hospital. Police are looking for two people involved who fled the scene.
Full Story
Orange County Substitute Teacher Charged with Assaulting 6 Students
Orange County Substitute Teacher Charged with Assaulting 6 Students
Updated: Monday, May 20 2013 3:43 PM EDT2013-05-20 19:43:42 GMT
An Orange County substitute teacher is out on bond, after police say she assaulted several students at Locust Grove Middle School.Full Story
An Orange County substitute teacher is out on bond, after police say she assaulted several students at Locust Grove Middle School.Full Story
Tuesday's High School Scores and Highlights
Tuesday's High School Scores and Highlights
Updated: Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:04 AM EDT2013-05-22 04:04:18 GMT
The Albemarle HS boys lacrosse team got a game high 6 assists and 5 goals from Matt Crist, including the game winner with 17 seconds remaining to give Albemarle a 15-14 win over Salem in West Central Section quarterfinals.Full Story
The Albemarle HS boys lacrosse team got a game high 6 assists and 5 goals from Matt Crist, including the game winner with 17 seconds remaining to give Albemarle a 15-14 win over Salem in West Central Section quarterfinals.Full Story
'Hoos Win Men's Tennis National Championship!
'Hoos Win Men's Tennis National Championship!
Updated: Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:06 AM EDT2013-05-22 04:06:31 GMT
The UVa men's tennis team won its first national championship in school history beating UCLA 4-3 Tuesday in the NCAA finals in Urbana, Illinois.Full Story
The UVa men's tennis team won its first national championship in school history beating UCLA 4-3 Tuesday in the NCAA finals in Urbana, Illinois.Full Story

Local News HeadlinesLocal News HeadlinesMore>>
Culpeper Sheriff's Office: Three Arrested in Relation to Heroin Overdoses
Culpeper Sheriff's Office: Three Arrested in Relation to Heroin Overdoses
Updated: Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:59 PM EDT2013-05-22 03:59:31 GMT
Information from the public based on a last week's release about recent heroin overdoses in the region resulted in the arrest of three Culpeper men on drug charges.Full Story
Information from the public based on a last week's release about recent heroin overdoses in the region resulted in the arrest of three Culpeper men on drug charges.Full Story
Staunton Cyclists Petition for More Bike-Friendly City
Staunton Cyclists Petition for More Bike-Friendly City
Updated: Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:07 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:07:34 GMT
Bicyclists in Staunton are petitioning City Council to make the streets safer for bikes.Full Story
Bicyclists in Staunton are petitioning City Council to make the streets safer for bikes.Full Story
Cville Parks & Rec Employee Honored After 3 Decades of Work
Cville Parks & Rec Employee Honored After 3 Decades of Work
Updated: Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:41 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:41:37 GMT
Mildred Spicer has retired after three decades of work for Charlottesville's Department of Parks and Recreation.Full Story
Mildred Spicer has retired after three decades of work for Charlottesville's Department of Parks and Recreation.Full Story
Culpeper Police Seek Identity of Woman in Check Scam
Culpeper Police Seek Identity of Woman in Check Scam
Updated: Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:38 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:38:07 GMT
Culpeper police are seeking the public's help identifying a woman who presented an alleged counterfeit check at a local check-cashing service in early May.Full Story
Culpeper police are seeking the public's help identifying a woman who presented an alleged counterfeit check at a local check-cashing service in early May.Full Story
Lieutenant Governor Candidate Turns Heads with Remarks
Lieutenant Governor Candidate Turns Heads with Remarks
Updated: Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:14 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:14:43 GMT
A Republican nominee for statewide office is getting noticed for statements this week – including a comparison of Planned Parenthood with the KKK.Full Story
A Republican nominee for statewide office is getting noticed for statements this week – including a comparison of Planned Parenthood with the KKK.Full Story
Cville Chamber Launches "Charlottesville Works" Project
Cville Chamber Launches "Charlottesville Works" Project
Updated: Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:02 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:02:10 GMT
The Charlottesville Chamber of Commerce is working toward making every family in Charlottesville self-sufficient. It released its 'Charlottesville Works' project Monday.Full Story
The Charlottesville Chamber of Commerce is working toward making every family in Charlottesville self-sufficient. It released its 'Charlottesville Works' project Monday.Full Story
VA's GOP Candidates Stop in Albemarle on Fly-Around Tour
VA's GOP Candidates Stop in Albemarle on Fly-Around Tour
Updated: Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:51 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:51:05 GMT
The Republican nominees for statewide office are making their way around the commonwealth this week. Their latest stop - the GOP headquarters in Albemarle County.Full Story
The Republican nominees for statewide office are making their way around the commonwealth this week. Their latest stop - the GOP headquarters in Albemarle County.Full Story
Jefferson Area Tea Party Protests IRS Actions
Jefferson Area Tea Party Protests IRS Actions
Updated: Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:40 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:40:10 GMT
The Jefferson Area Tea Party took part in a national wave of protests against the IRS's targeting of conservative groups.Full Story
The Jefferson Area Tea Party took part in a national wave of protests against the IRS's targeting of conservative groups.Full Story
Public Housing Residents' Lawsuit Against CRHA Moves Forward
Public Housing Residents' Lawsuit Against CRHA Moves Forward
Updated: Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:18 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:18:47 GMT
A lawsuit between Charlottesville's Redevelopment and Housing Authority and six people who live in public housing is moving ahead in federal court.Full Story
A lawsuit between Charlottesville's Redevelopment and Housing Authority and six people who live in public housing is moving ahead in federal court.Full Story
Click Here for More NBC29 Local News
Click Here for More NBC29 Local News

Inside NBC29More>>
JobSpot
Sunrise Stumper
One lucky viewer with the correct answer will receive an NBC29 coffee mug.Full Story
Virtual Food Drive
Traffic Watch
NBC29 is committed to pointing out traffic issues all around our viewing area. Full Story
Gas Price Watch
Contest Winners
NBC29 Contest WinnersFull Story

Area Breweries Win Big at National Beer Fest - NBC29 WVIR Charlottesville, VA News, Sports and Weather

Area Breweries Win Big at National Beer Fest

Area Breweries Win Big at National Beer FestMore>>

Most Popular StoriesMost Popular StoriesMore>>

Local News HeadlinesLocal News HeadlinesMore>>

Inside NBC29More>>