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Cheerwine Fest shows off inspired beers

Many West Virginians adore the venerable, cherry-flavored Cheerwine soda sold in many parts of the state — but have you ever tried a Cheerwine-inspired beer? Each year on a Saturday in May, Cheerwine-inspired beers take over a section of downtown… Continue Reading…

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High Ground soars into five years with celebration

Special feature by Andrea Fleming Terra Alta, WV — “Cheers!” erupted last weekend at High Ground Brewing, a veteran-owned haven tucked into the West Virginia mountains of Preston County. The rain couldn’t dampen the celebratory spirit as they marked a… Continue Reading…

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Celebrating Summit’s 10th Year

In southern West Virginia, when you think of a true craft beer bar, chances are, you think of Summit Beer Station. After opening in Huntington in 2013, the bar made tremendous strides in its first 10 years. Maybe its biggest… Continue Reading…

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Cheers to 10 Big Timber years

Special Feature by Andrea Fleming Nestled amidst the stunning mountains of Elkins, West Virginia, Big Timber Brewing raised a glass (or should we say mug) to a decade of brewing excellence on May 4th, 2024. Their 10th-anniversary bash wasn’t just… Continue Reading…

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Fox Hops Brewery jumps into WV beer world

West Virginia Beer Roads traveled to Elkins, WV, to get this interview with Samantha Fox, owner and head brewer at Fox Hops Brewery. Fox Hops is a new brewery, tucked into the Appalachian Mountains, that opened in April 2024. As… Continue Reading…

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Homebrew club makes magic with Avalon malt

This week, Charleston, West Virginia, was awash in beers made with the new Avalon malt. The beers were featured at the Kanawha Valley Homebrew Club’s (KVHC) brewing with regionally-sourced malt competition. Sixteen entries, all made with at least 80 percent… Continue Reading…

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Big Sandy Brews excels at craft beer and wine sales

I recently heard from Roberta Baylor, the economic development director for Preston County, West Virginia. She updated me on a popular local pub in Bruceton Mills called Big Sandy Brews.  While Big Sandy Brews no longer makes their own beer,… Continue Reading…

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