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Appalachia • Cider-Mead-Wine • Review • West Virginia

Swilled Dog cider-based Sangria hits WV market

Will this new Swilled Dog seasonal cider product become one of your favorite summertime beverages? Read on and find out. The cidery describes its Swilled Dog Sangria as a spring/summer seasonal craft cider made with a blend of apple varieties… Continue Reading…

Craft Beer • News

Governor calls his beer tax proposal ‘out of kilter’

At his Friday morning news conference, Governor Jim Justice admitted that his original proposal to meteorically raise alcohol taxes in the state was flawed. He announced his willingness to change this proposal, which is part of his package to do… Continue Reading…

The Bullock Distillery

Distilleries • News • Podcast • West Virginia

The Bullock Distillery Update

UPDATED 12/20/21: Bullock Grand Opening article link Charleston’s newest distillery recently received its final state permits and distilling is ready to begin. Our hosts Erin and Charles interview Tighe Bullock and Scott Ferris from The Bullock Distillery on Episode 31… Continue Reading…

tax increase

Craft Beer • News • West Virginia

OUCH – proposed beer tax increase hurts

As part of his recently announced revenue enhancement proposals to offset the repeal of the state’s personal income tax, West Virginia Governor Jim Justice proposed a beer tax hike of 431% designed to produce $26 million in increased revenues. This move could be… Continue Reading…

Breweries • Craft Beer • Podcast • West Virginia

Tea beer, seltzer, kombucha join Kolsch, IPAs on brewery menu

One thing you could never say about Berkeley Springs Brewing Company is that they lack creativity and experimentation. These brewery strengths will be even more evident as BSBC advances its production and distribution with its new American Canning equipment. Add… Continue Reading…