September 20, 2023
Local Huntington beer entrepreneurs, Drew Hetzer and Jeff McKay, gave members of West Virginia’s economic development community lots of food for thought yesterday. Hetzer and McKay participated in a panel discussion focusing on the craft brewing industry as part of… Continue Reading…
September 15, 2023
With last month’s opening of Apex Beverage in Huntington, craft beer publican Jeff McKay also became the region’s most selective craft beer retailer.
September 13, 2023
Brilliant Stream attended the beer introduction event for Smuttynose Brewing at Summit Beer Station in Huntington, WV, yesterday. The brewery introduced the West Virginia market to its Cherry Limeade Sour, Finestkind IPA, Old Brown Dog Ale, and Oktoberfest Märzen. Tasting… Continue Reading…
September 8, 2023
Riverbend Malt House may not be among the country’s larger malting operations — in fact it’s a tiny business compared to the big boys. However, this little Appalachian-region craft malting company, located in Asheville, NC, stands tall when it comes… Continue Reading…
Get ready to preview a whole group of Oktoberfest-style beers available in the West Virginia market. On this West Virginia Beer Roads podcast you’ll hear Erin and Charles, along with special guest Chris Brown, sample and discuss eight different O-fest… Continue Reading…
August 24, 2023
It’s possible that the folks in Wheeling pulled off their best festival yet. A crowd of around 2,500 thirsty attendees enjoyed plenty of great craft brews at Mountaineer Brewfest last Saturday. Quite an impressive turnout on a beautiful Saturday. The… Continue Reading…
August 23, 2023
Throughout its roughly seven-year history, Parkersburg Brewing has been one of West Virginia’s most traditional, stay-the-course ale brewers — one seemingly less swayed than many of its brethren by contemporary, heavily-hyped beer trends. Parkersburg Brewing (PBC) blazes its own trail,… Continue Reading…
