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Governor proposes beer tax increase; names WVABCA Commissioner

Seeks 45% hike in beer excise tax As part of his recently announced revenue enhancement proposals, West Virginia Governor Jim Justice proposed a liquor and  beer tax hike that would produce $5.6 million in increased revenues. The governor did not propose any business enhancements… Continue Reading…

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Big releases create promotion commotion

Big wintertime beer releases are generating promotional waves across the state as several new-to-West-Virginia beers hit the bars and bottle shops. It’s a good thing for retailers that can get them.

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Heston’s conundrum

Sometimes a crazy state liquor law forces you to do strange things as a workaround. That’s why Heston Farm’s Foxfire Restaurant owner Mickey Heston is getting out of the restaurant business, so to speak. It’s Heston’s conundrum. 

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Flying Buck Distillery opens; two others licensed

Flying Buck Distillery is now officially open in Augusta, West Virgnia, becoming the second legal distillery in Hampshire County. 

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Winter beer festivals chase away cold weather

Winter beer festivals can be just the change of pace you need to get your blood stirring and your spirits jumping.  Stop sitting around. It’s time to pull out the credit card and buy your winter beer festival tickets. (Link to… Continue Reading…