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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…