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Crash, repair, make beer again

I said to Ross, “Running a brewery when the boiler is down has to be a big problem.” He fired back: “Well, it’s damn near impossible.” Ross Williams heads the brewing at Bad Shepherd Beer Co. in Charleston, WV. It’s… Continue Reading…

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New Vera Hop IPA Hits WV Market

Juicy hop fans are in for a treat now as a beer made with the new Vera hop hits bars in the southern West Virginia market. Vera Good IPA from Weathered Ground Brewery (WGB) is now available at select accounts… Continue Reading…

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A beautiful day for a fest

Beer flowed on the streets of Elk City (in festival glassware) Saturday. Charleston’s OktoberWest 2025 beer festival offered plenty of fun and beverage for everyone. Brilliant Stream is especially appreciative of the many volunteers who, along with West Virginia’s small… Continue Reading…