Rick G’s beer venture

If you’re a regular reader of St. John travel forums, you know Rick Garvin as “Rick G.” Rick is a Northern Virginia I-T guy who, whether he knows it or not, nearly qualifies as a St. John part-timer. Though he refuses to buy on the island, he’s on St. John several times a year. But he’s got roots in Northern Virginia, and his love of micro-brews (he’s a big fan of the Tap Room boys) has led to his own venture.

Rick’s investing in a brew pub near Leesburg, Va., which most DC area residents think is in the Central Time Zone but it’s not quite that far. (Rick, right, with brewmaster Bill Madden.) You can read the full story about Rick G’s off-island adventure, here.

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18 Responses to “Rick G’s beer venture”

1. Ruth
   April 28th, 2008 05:46
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   That’s exciting news. Best of luck to Bill and Rick in this endeavor. I hope Rick still has time for St. John visits!
   -Ruth

2. Mary Beth
   April 28th, 2008 07:10
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   How fantastic is that!!!!???? I wonder why he’s not wearing his STJ Spice hat in that photo!

3. Flip-Flop
   April 28th, 2008 07:23
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   Oh my goodness, Rick looks like such a grown-up!! LOL

4. pam
   April 28th, 2008 07:24
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   Best of luck in your new venture, RickG. We wish you much success!

5. Waterguy
   April 28th, 2008 07:38
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   Does that mean Jorge and I will have to watch out for the brew pub on your trips to STJ. Good luck.
   Tom

6. Debra
   April 28th, 2008 08:34
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   How exciting for Rick! Good luck in your new venture! I love reading RickG’s comments online! He’s a hoot!

7. RickG
   April 28th, 2008 08:48
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   Fun! Thanks for the nod guys. I won’t be working there, just getting things started. After that my responsibilities will be in the quality control area, by the pint.

   Bill’s current venture is in Leesburg. Our new venture will likely be in Fairfax or Arlington County. I’ll send subway and bus directions to the DC folks when we open – I know you only drive on the left!

   Cheers, RickG

8. Ondine
   April 28th, 2008 10:05
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   Good Luck Rick!
   I’ve always enjoyed your posts, I’m sure that will all translate well to your new endeavor. Maybe a Coral Bay location in the future…?

9. joe pagan
   April 28th, 2008 10:31
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   Hi Rick , Best of everything to u & your gang !!! Happiness & Good Health alway’s ! Rachelle & Joe

10. Randy
    April 28th, 2008 11:02
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    Rick – I consider myself a microbrew quality control expert myself. Let me know when it’s time to do some testing! I’m only a Metro ride away… Congratulations on your new venture and best of luck…

11. RD
    April 28th, 2008 11:47
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    I think I had a beer venture once but I can’t really recall.

    Good Luck, Rick!

12. pam
    April 28th, 2008 15:24
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    LOL @ RD!

13. Barb Y
    April 28th, 2008 16:27
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    Congratulations Rick! What an exciting venture to take on. I wish you and your partner much success.

14. Pianogrl
    April 28th, 2008 17:17
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    Good luck to ya! That’s awesome! Wishing you the best!

15. Melissa
    April 28th, 2008 18:25
    15

    If we mention On-StJohn.com do we get a free pint?

16. Steve S
    April 29th, 2008 08:46
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    Where the hell is Leesburg! LOL

17. Martha
    April 29th, 2008 21:04
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    Don’t mock us country folk in Loudoun County! We love Vintage 50.

18. jasmyne
    April 30th, 2008 00:33
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    congrats rick! always love your posts on the forum. best of luck!

    jasmyne