January 2, 2024
Hopefully, the end of 2023 closed a turbulent chapter in the national craft beer industry. Can we predict 2024 will be a year when the craft beer industry finds its new normal? We hope so. And if there is one… Continue Reading…
December 27, 2023
Reporting for Brilliant Stream and West Virginia Beer Roads took us many places in 2023. Today in photos, we review a few of those places and events from the year. We (Charles Bockway and Erin McCoy) hope you also had… Continue Reading…
December 18, 2023
The growing popularity of the new River Gorge National Park region appears to be bringing another brewery to southern West Virginia. Hard Right Brewing Company is a new project under development in Hinton, West Virginia. Led by Pete Tilden, the… Continue Reading…
October 27, 2023
When it comes to owning and operating a small craft brewery in West Virginia, it’s very often a family affair. A marriage not only unites two people, but it also brings two voices together in the operation and management of… Continue Reading…
October 24, 2023
Ever true to its name, Big Timber Brewing Company’s new Elkins taproom features at least six different varieties of local hardwoods in its construction. It’s a both a dendrological and zymergical showcase. Beautiful West Virginia hardwoods like white oak, hickory,… Continue Reading…
October 2, 2023
Morgantown, WV. October 2, 2023 — Local craft brewery Chestnut Brew Works and long time local beverage distributor Mona Supply Co. Inc., are excited to announce a partnership to deliver Chestnut beer to bars, restaurants, grocery stores and retail stores… Continue Reading…
October 1, 2023
An absolutely gorgeous fall evening brought out a big crowd for beer drinking, socializing and Octoberfest-style competitions in Charleston WV. Thousands of folks turned out for OktoberWest 2023 on Saturday evening. The five-hour long evening festival, held in the Elk… Continue Reading…
