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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…

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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…

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WV presence at Craft Brewers Conference

The annual national Craft Brewers Conference (CBC), in Nashville, definitely has a West Virginia presence this year. The three day event is the very best way to get updated on all aspects of the craft brewing industry at one single… Continue Reading…

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Welcome back Shiner

While, technically, it may not have been totally gone from our market, it was almost invisible for several years. Now, Shiner brand beers again fill retailer shelves and tap handles in the Charleston WV region. Earlier this year, beer distributor… Continue Reading…

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 Current state of craft beer

I recently returned from the annual national Craft Brewers Conference (CBC) with a feeling that our craft brewing industry is moving in many directions at the same time. No doubt while this multidirectional development path is making the industry more cumbersome… Continue Reading…

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Alcohol and the New Prohibitionists

Yeah, it could be the name of a band. Unfortunately, that’s not what it is. An insidious movement is afoot in America today that sees even the legal, moderate use of beverage alcohol as a harm to society. So much… Continue Reading…

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Black Is Beautiful collaboration beer helps our community

Milestone: This article is our 500th post since beginning the blog in 2015. There could easily be $12,000 in total donations to local West Virginia community organizations from the Black is Beautiful beer collaboration project. Maybe even more. Each of… Continue Reading…

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