![]() After winning awards from the World Beer Cup in 2010, Oliver was invited to Bamburg, Germany and went as a visiting brewer (think visiting professor) to produce a Rye Pilsner for German distribution. ![]() Oliver’s experience is recognized elsewhere, and he is regularly invited to collaborate on beers both nationally and internationally. And yet, his breadth of knowledge and experience serves not to inhibit but to enhance experimentation, as evidenced by the 100 + styles of beer brewed in the first five years of production. His traditional beers are of such quality that he beat out European breweries to win the Gold medal at the World Beer Cup for his Vienna Lager style beer. In a craft beer culture that often emphasizes experimentation at the expense of excellence, Oliver stands out for his willingness to studiously learn from established styles and methods. Oliver has been brewing for seventeen years, and has been with Devil’s Backbone since the start in 2008. But for all this, the main reason the Devil’s Backbone name is known throughout Virginia and surrounding states is brewmaster Jason Oliver, who uses the location to brew internationally award winning German, Belgian, and English style beers. Five years after its start, Crandall’s vision has come to life with hikers, bikers and weekend visitors coming from Route 151 or streaming down from the Wintergreen Mountain Resort to enjoy the beautiful Devil’s Backbone lodge and artisan pub fare including house smoked meats and fresh, local ingredients. ![]() Owner Steve Crandall’s vision was to create a Wyoming style lodge in celebration of and in harmony with his love for Virginia’s beautiful outdoors. With the exception of the Moosehead from Jackson Hole over the fireplace, the Devil’s Backbone mountain lodge brewpub is ornamented with trophy worthy game from Nelson County. DEVIL'S BACKBONE BREWING COMPANY World Class Beer in a Backwoods Brewpub 151 Nelson Brew Tour
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