December 27, 2023
Reporting for Brilliant Stream and West Virginia Beer Roads took us many places in 2023. Today in photos, we review a few of those places and events from the year. We (Charles Bockway and Erin McCoy) hope you also had… Continue Reading…
December 22, 2023
Jackie O’s Brewery has a real gem in its Columbus brewery taproom. Called Jackie O’s On Fourth, if you haven’t had a chance to visit yet, put it on your list. With this location, Jackie O’s Brewery demonstrates how it… Continue Reading…
December 18, 2023
The growing popularity of the new River Gorge National Park region appears to be bringing another brewery to southern West Virginia. Hard Right Brewing Company is a new project under development in Hinton, West Virginia. Led by Pete Tilden, the… Continue Reading…
December 5, 2023
When it comes to producing stronger ales—beyond big American IPAs and Barleywines—the Belgians do it with unique mastery. It would be accurate to say that Belgium’s small brewers dose their strong ales with magic. Yeast magic. There’s no other way to… Continue Reading…
October 27, 2023
When it comes to owning and operating a small craft brewery in West Virginia, it’s very often a family affair. A marriage not only unites two people, but it also brings two voices together in the operation and management of… Continue Reading…
October 24, 2023
Ever true to its name, Big Timber Brewing Company’s new Elkins taproom features at least six different varieties of local hardwoods in its construction. It’s a both a dendrological and zymergical showcase. Beautiful West Virginia hardwoods like white oak, hickory,… Continue Reading…
Craft Beer • Podcast • Review
October 4, 2023
With crisp autumn evenings beginning to envelop us across West Virginia, it’s a sure sign that Pumpkin Beer season has arrived. Listen in to the West Virginia Beer Roads crew as we sample and report on six seasonal pumpkin spice… Continue Reading…
