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Freefolk opens second taproom at Hico

It was the biggest event of the year in Hico, WV, as The Freefolk Brewery opened up its new taproom at the production facility. On Tuesday evening, over 100 invited friends-and-family guests packed the Hico (pronounced “high-coe”) tasting room and… Continue Reading…

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Bluefield Winter Warmer returns

A beer event returns later this month that is sure to heat up a chilly winter day. The Winter Warmer Craft Beer Festival comes to Bluefield, WV, on Saturday, February 25. Along with lots of craft beer, the fest features… Continue Reading…

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Charleston gets 2nd brewery, at last

We at Brilliant Stream couldn’t be happier that Fife Street Brewing has now opened. Charleston WV finally got its second brewery. No doubt, this is a game changer. Erin McCoy and I checked it out and can report to you… Continue Reading…

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Brewery development still needed

Even though the count of brewery licenses has grown tremendously over recent years, West Virginia still presents a great opportunity for more brewery development. Taking a look at West Virgina’s most populous counties shows that several have a real need… Continue Reading…

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Hatfield & McCoy Moonshine available in stores & online

This little distillery hidden deep in the Appalachian Mountains makes only one product: Hatfield & McCoy Moonshine. It’s made from the original Hatfield family moonshine recipe passed down to Nancy Hatfield, who is a great-great-granddaughter the of notorious Devil Anse Hatfield. Hence the distillery’s catchy slogan,… Continue Reading…

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Craft beer tourism comes to West Virginia

The release of the Craft Beer Guide by Wonderful West Virginia tells you one thing for certain: Craft beer tourism is becoming a really big deal. Nationally, travel & tourism agencies, convention & visitors bureaus, and vacation publications are all joining the craft… Continue Reading…

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Distilleries, wineries turn out for Adventure Day

Four West Virginia distilleries and wineries were represented at the 2016 West Virginia Adventure Day at the Legislature. The event featured exhibits promoting tourism opportunities across the Mountain State.

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