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Ohio Brew Week 2017 off to fast start in Athens

The opening weekend of Ohio Brew Week 2017 (OBW) demonstrated that the 12th year of this popular festival is another good one. The area’s growing number of breweries has accelerated the fun of this always festive statewide showcase of Ohio… Continue Reading…

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North End Tavern Brewery turns 20 this year

It probably shouldn’t be a surprise that West Virginia’s oldest continuously-operated  tavern would also house the state’s oldest continuously-operated brewery. Parkersburg’s 1899-vintage North End Tavern (popularly known as the NET) founded its brewery in 1997, making it 20 years old… Continue Reading…

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Craft beer galore at 12th annual Ohio Brew Week in Athens

Brilliant Stream always looks forward to Ohio Brew Week in Athens. This year is no different. There is so much good beer in such a compact spot. With Ohio craft beer tap takeovers all week long at all the downtown… Continue Reading…

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WV Brewers Guild membership grows

Last week, at its first regular membership meeting since getting reorganized last fall, the West Virginia Craft Brewers Guild experienced greatly increased participation.

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Short Story Brewing long on flavor and style

It’s no fiction: Short Story Brewing Company is now open for business. Trust me, this is one short story that you will want to read over and over again.