Novemberfest, or Snallygaster Jr., at Evening Star Cafe, November 13, 2021

For a few years the Neighborhood Restaurant Group has put on a Virginia-only affair at Rustico on Slater’s Lane in Alexandria. Well, what if they moved that to Del Ray, and then invited some friends from around the country to pour, too?

You’re at the Novemberfest! You’re at the Snally Jr.! You’re at the combination Novemberfest/Snally Jr.! Take it away, press release: “From the minds that brought you Snally, we’ve lined up a mix of VA and USA producers for our annual Novemberfest block party, including rarities from Halfway Crooks, Keeping Together, [and] Vitamin Sea, alongside local favorites The Answer, Other Half, Triple Crossing and The Veil.” Should we do some power rankings once we see a complete beer list? Yeah, we’re thinking about it.

Not into beer, worry not. Virginia wines and ciders will be available, as are cocktails. Chasing Pappy? The 13-year rye and 10-year wheated bourbon will be there, too, though we’re guessing in limited quantities, and for who knows how many ticke

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