Virginia Brewer Takes Shot at Dan Snyder with New IPA

By Don RippertEar flick.

Given the emotions of the recent election I thought a little levity might be in order. Harpers Ferry Brewing of Hillsboro, Va., is introducing a new IPA. It will be called “Sell the Team” in a relatively transparent shot at Redskins’ owner Dan Snyder. The beer went on sale yesterday and is described as “bitter and slightly disappointing, like a day at FedEx Field.” Given its alcohol content of 9.5% (yikes), it should only take about a six-pack to be able to get through another Sunday of Redskins football. Maybe I’ll send some to the mayor of Richmond so he can momentarily forget that fabulous deal he cut with the guy who should sell the team over the training camp. Jim Bacon had this to say … “The first year of training camp was a modest success, creating a $10.5 million economic impact to the Richmond region. A daily average of 10,800 people attended the practices that year. The number over the same span last year fell to 7,500, and then to 4,500 this year. As the Richmond Times-Dispatch wryly observed, the Richmond Squirrels AA-league baseball club has been drawing larger crowds.”

Next summer, I wonder how many people will flock to Richmond to see last year’s 2-14 (or thereabouts) team prepare for the 2020 season.

Hat tip: Charlie Mayer


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4 responses to “Virginia Brewer Takes Shot at Dan Snyder with New IPA”

  1. Policy Student Avatar
    Policy Student

    I almost spit out my morning coffee (laughing).

  2. Peter Galuszka Avatar
    Peter Galuszka

    It sounds like a good IPA

    1. djrippert Avatar

      I think their brewing is better than their marketing. It’s brewed in Loudoun County but damn if I can figure out where to get some.

  3. Dick Hall-Sizemore Avatar
    Dick Hall-Sizemore

    Thanks for the touch of humor and irony.

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