Craft beer makers across Virginia have recently answered the call to brew a commemorative release to promote the Commonwealth’s connection to America’s 250 anniversary and the vital role alehouses played in fermenting discussions and ideas of liberty. Loco Lion Brewing, in Hillsboro (Loudoun County), commemorated 1776 over Memorial Day weekend with a Battle of the Beers “contest.” Loco Lion released two historic liquids: Colonial Cheer Black Lager and British Retreat Honey Wheat Ale.  Go to Article

In Loudoun, home of the LoCo Ale Trail, several breweries are making 250th commemoration beers... LoCo Lion Brewery in western Loudoun leads the way with the release of two beers on Memorial Day weekend, what they are calling Battle of the Brews: The 1776 face-off. Go to Article

A new farm brewery in Loudoun County is serving up a unique blend of British and American flavors. Go to Article

Loco Lion featured in Northern Virginia Magazine. "Loco Lion will offer wine and 10 rotating craft beers. The beers are developed by brewer Jose Ayala — formerly of Boston Beer Company — and made with Blue Ridge Mountain water." Go to Article

The British-American themed farm brewery and winery room features a two-story tasting room with an outdoor patio plus a large lawn surrounding it. The view looks over the rolling Virginia countryside. Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with Chris Blosser of Loudoun County Economic Development and Hillsboro Mayor Roger Vance. Go to Article

Loco Lion has announced its grand opening date – Saturday, October 4 – and it turns out there is a distinct British bent to the establishment The owners of Loco Lion are the wife-and-husband team of Laura Starego and Nigel Rourke. Starego is American-born, but as you might guess with a name like Nigel, he’s originally from Great Britain. Thus the British influence on the brewery. Go to Article

A new brewery is in the works for western Loudoun County and it’s named in honor of a couple of large jungle cats that once lived there. The Burn does love an interesting backstory. Go to Article