Charlottesville Trade Tasting
Hey, Virginia Bartenders!
You’re invited to the Charlottesville Trade Tasting, presented by Virginia Spirits. This exclusive event, hosted at Murphy & Rude Malting Co., connects local distilleries with restaurant and bar professionals looking to explore Virginia’s thriving spirits community. Lunch will be provided by Virginia Spirits.
This event is exclusively for members of alcohol beverage industry. Virginia ABC regulations requires that all attendees register in advance. There is no cost to participate but you must register in advance to attend.
Murphy & Rude Malting Co.
Tuesday, April 15 | 1 – 4 p.m.
1822 Broadway Street, Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
Don't Miss This Opportunity to Explore Virginia's Thriving Spirits Community
Register TodayTrade Tasting Overview
Taste Virginia Spirits
Sample local spirits from 10 craft producers and hear the stories of the makers that craft them.
Local Grains & Malting Process
Learn about local grains and the malting process while touring the Murphy & Rude facility, led by owner and maltster Jeff Bloem.
Professional Development
Gain practical professional development education to advance your career.
Networking
Meet and learn from fellow industry experts: bartenders, distillers, consultants and more.
Featuring Craft Spirits From
Special Session: Professional Development and Entrepreneurship in Bartending, by Beth Dixon
What are your next moves as a bar professional? We will discuss tools, resources and paths bartenders take in their next steps in their career beyond behind the stick.
Beth Dixon
Beth has been in the restaurant industry since 2001 leading bar programs at some of Richmond’s most prominent restaurants. Beyond her hands-on bartending experience, Beth has become a respected figure in the Richmond cocktail scene. As the founder of Salt and Acid, she offers consulting, bar staff training, private bartending and mixology education. Beth has also served in many board roles in the Richmond Chapter of the US Bartender’s Guild.
Jeff Bloem
Jeff is the Founder of Murphy & Rude Malting Co., a 200-ton annual capacity craft malt house in Charlottesville, Virginia and currently serves as CGA’s board finance chair. Murphy & Rude Malting Co. has partnered with over 100 breweries, distilleries, and bakeries emphasizing these industries’ connection with Virginia agriculture. Murphy & Rude Malting’s direct work with Virginia grain growers and downstream craft beverage producers provides Jeff a unique perspective on the strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities in stimulating a more localized supply chain.