Our thanks to the Peninsula Chronicle for helping us to spread the LOVE and share our Pride-focused community events for June 2023!
The Virginia Beer Company (VBC) invites the public to celebrate diversity throughout the community and beyond in commemoration of Pride Month. In addition to hosting special events, the brewery has created a special-edition IPA, Friends of Dorothy, that’s being released throughout Virginia during the month of June.
- All Month: Friends of Dorothy Pride IPA release across Virginia! $10 from every barrel sold will support Equality VA.
- June 17: Tie Dye Pride Party at The Casual Pint in Falls Church, VA; featuring:
- 5 beer tap takeover including Friends of Dorothy Pride IPA
- Community Tie Dye Party benefiting Equality VA from 1-3 pm
- June 18: “Break Free Brew Tour” Pride Party with Hampton Roads Pride at Virginia Beer Co.; featuring:
- Drag Bingo with Aria Ova’Here from 1-4 pm
- Live Music with Todd Murray from 5-8 pm
- Sound by DJ Kudlz all day
- Little Piggy’s Wurst Nightmare food truck all day
- June 25: Friends of Dorothy Drag Brunch & Pride Party with Equality VA at Virginia Beer Co.; featuring:
- Drag Brunch with Baby Angel, Jayvon Love, & Sage Angel from 1-4 pm
- Live Music with Scott Varney from 5-8 pm
- Sound by Squared Away Entertainment all day
- Moto Crepes food truck all day
We’re also excited to announce that our Friends of Dorothy Pride IPA will be featured in Hop Culture‘s Queer Beer Box, featuring beers from LGBTQIA+ led & ally breweries, which will be available nationwide starting in July. More info here!

Celebrate beers for all and cheers with all, all the time. #LOVEWINS