Episode 41: Norfolk and Virginia Beach, VA - Feat. Andrew Coplon & Jeremy Barnes

The Sota Pod

This week’s episode hones in on the Hampton Roads metro area, with a specific focus on Norfolk and Virginia Beach. Joining Joel this week: Andrew Coplon (who runs Secret Hoppers and Craft Beer Professionals), and Jeremy Barnes (Controller at New Realm Brewing, Virginia Beach and can also be found at Hops New). They discuss a variety of topics, such as the differences between the beer scenes in the cities, expanding knowledge of local craft beer, breweries moving into historic buildings, and much more!

Joel has visited over 900 breweries across 44 states plus Washington D.C. and has been able to make connections with many amazing individuals because of his travels. He is currently living on the road with his family, constantly “exploring more content and doing extensive research” (which just means visiting breweries and drinking beer)! The goal of Brewery Travels is to provide more information about craft beer scenes from around the country and shine a light on some of the excellent individual breweries that call these cities home.

From Portland, Maine to San Diego, California. Austin, Texas to Duluth, Minnesota. The bright lights of New York City to the farmland of rural Iowa. Brewery Travels plans to run the gauntlet of locations, providing in-depth information on as many places as possible. With episodes coming out weekly on Thursdays, Brewery Travels is where you can get your fix if you enjoy a craft beer or traveling. Cheers! DRINK LOCAL EVERYWHERE!

Follow Joel’s travels on social media:

Twitter: @brewerytravels

Instagram: @brewery_travels

Website: www.thebrewerytravels.com

Episode 41: Norfolk and Virginia Beach, VA - Feat. Andrew Coplon & Jeremy Barnes