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The beer is flowing at a new brewery in Norfolk. Armed Forced Brewing Company held its grand opening in Ghent Saturday.

Despite two Norfolk Civic Leagues and the Norfolk Planning Commission voting against them, Norfolk City Council had the final say.

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The taps are flowing at Armed Forces Brewing Company after debate over its conditional use permit ended and Norfolk City Council gave it the green light Tuesday. “Relieved. We are ready to make a positive impact in Norfolk,” said Alan Beal, CEO of Armed Forces Brewing Company. “We can’t wait to […]

Two neighborhood civic leagues and Norfolk's Planning Commission previously recommended denial of conditional use permits for Armed Forces Brewing Company. However, an attorney for the brewery threatened legal action if the city denied the permits, citing a case against Chesapeake and state code.

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After the Norfolk Planning Commission shot down the controversial brewery’s request for three conditional use permits, City Council had the final say on Tuesday.

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A military-themed brewery will open in Virginia despite some community opposition over alleged racist and homophobic remarks of a former U.S. Navy SEAL who has a small ownership stake in the business.

City Council voted to approve Armed Forces Brewing Company, which has sparked debate in the military-heavy town, on land use grounds.

Armed Forces Brewing Company plans to open a brewery in Norfolk, Virginia, but the city's planning commission allegedly advised council to reject permits for the company.