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Appalachia • Craft Beer • Podcast • West Virginia

Talking with Jamie at Short Story Brewing

Charleston, WV beer fans have now had a full six months to assess Short Story Brewing’s Charleston taproom. Everything we see says it’s off to a very strong start. We thought it was time to talk with Jamie Ferrell, who… Continue Reading…

Köerber Beer Co.

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It’s true: brewery coming to Barboursville

Grand Opening now expected in first quarter of 2024 At last it’s happening. A local craft brewery is going to open in the region between Charleston and Huntington WV. The projected opening late this year of Köerber Beer Co. in… Continue Reading…

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Double digit growth no more

The days of a double-digit annual growth rate for craft beer appear to be a thing of the past. That was the observation by Bart Watson, chief economist with the Brewers Association (BA). Craft beer, which experienced double digit growth… Continue Reading…

Breweries • Craft Beer • West Virginia

Freefolk opens second taproom at Hico

It was the biggest event of the year in Hico, WV, as The Freefolk Brewery opened up its new taproom at the production facility. On Tuesday evening, over 100 invited friends-and-family guests packed the Hico (pronounced “high-coe”) tasting room and… Continue Reading…

Beer competitions

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Big Timber medals at World Beer Cup

A big congratulations is due Big Timber Brewing of Elkins, WV, for taking home its first medal at the prestigious World Beer Cup, which took place in Nashville. Big Timber Porter won the bronze medal at the competition in the… Continue Reading…