Brilliant Stream

Tamarack to add craft beer sales

March 11, 2015

Tamarack, the premier outlet for West Virginia artisans, will add craft beer to its already impressive line up of arts, crafts, food, and wine, Brilliant Stream has learned. A new beer and wine sales area reportedly will be established in… Continue Reading…

Distilleries • WV Barrel Trail

Flying squirrel & distillery land in WV

March 2, 2015

Last year a new, Hampshire County, West Virginia, farm owner and his crew were out generally clearing some land when this one particular oak tree was felled. As it came crashing down, a large family of flying squirrels bailed out… Continue Reading…

Craft Beer • West Virginia • WV Barrel Trail

Wheeling Brewing builds on tradition

February 25, 2015

From a basement to a marketplace The new Wheeling Brewing Company is actually an outgrowth of the tiny Basement Brewery that was really started in a basement in 2012 by local homebrewers Chad Hill, Jimmy Schute, and Dave Cornett. It… Continue Reading…

Appalachia • News • Road Trips

Wicked Weed sours for all seasons

February 21, 2015

In late 2012 Wicked Weed Brewing introduced the world to Black Angel, its sublime black sour ale aged six months in bourbon-barrels with tart cherries. It was an immediate hit. Fifteen batches and two years later, the brewery says the success of Black Angel… Continue Reading…

Appalachia • Food • News

Appalachian chefs, restaurants compete for James Beard Awards

February 20, 2015

Appalachian chefs and restaurateurs are well represented among the list of James Beard Award semifinalists announced yesterday. Fifteen different Appalachian region chefs and restaurateurs made the cut. The James Beard Awards are the highest honor for food and beverage professionals working in… Continue Reading…