The 757 Battle of the Beers is a flagship event from local Hampton Roads non-profit Beach Ambassadors. In partnership with Veer Magazine and Virginia Craft Beer Magazine, Beach Ambassadors continues to organize and curate the 757 Battle of the Beers Festival, which has grown from less than 10 brewers in it’s first year to featuring more than 40 Hampton Roads breweries in it’s 10th year running. The event has raised over $200,000 and generated awareness for numerous non-profits in the Hampton Roads area.
In partnership with Veer Magazine and Virginia Craft Beer Magazine, Beach Ambassadors will present a memorable experience for craft beer enthusiasts at this award-winning and only 757-exclusive beer festival. Attendees will enjoy samples from more than40Hampton Roads breweries, live music, food trucks, games, and more. Plus, they’ll watch as breweries compete on behalf their chosen charities.Awards will be given in three categories: “Brewer’s Choice,” “People’s Choice,” and “Battle of theBrewers.” Event proceeds will benefit the winning breweries’ charities,St. Mary’s Home, and HopeHouse Foundation.
Each year the event partners with a new local artist to help curate the design aesthetic for posters, signage and branding of the event.
ABOUT BEACH AMBASSADORS
Beach Ambassadors is a grassroots organization founded on the principle that nobody cares more for the success and well-being of the Hampton Roads community than the persons who live within it. Members of Beach Ambassadors strive to embrace the community and make a personal investment into helping maintain the characteristics that make it so special. Donations raised at special events directly benefit other local non-profits. Since 2013, Beach Ambassadors has raised and donated over $250,000 and is a federally-approved 501c3 non-profit.
ABOUT VEER MAGAZINE
Veer Magazine is a pop-culture magazine focused on arts, entertainment, food, and drink. It is published monthly and distributed to key areas throughout theHampton Roads market.Veer believes in supporting and strengthening our local community by forging strong partnerships with local non-profit organizations and businesses.
ABOUT VIRGINIA CRAFT BEER MAGAZINE
Virginia Craft Beer Magazine is focused entirely on beer and ciders brewed within the Commonwealth ofVirginia.In addition to serving as a guide to all the breweries and beers they brew, Virginia Craft Beer includes business updates and feature length articles penned by award-wining journalists and beer experts. It is published every other month and distributed throughout the state.