March 8, 2018
[This article was updated on 7/10/18 to change the name of the brewery project from its working title of Banjo Brewing to Freefolk Brewery.] One of West Virginia’s favorite outdoor recreation towns should see its second brewery open later this… Continue Reading…
January 31, 2018
[This article is Part 1 of a multi-part series] What do these five Appalachian-region businesses have in common? Big Timber Brewing in Elkins, WV; Ridge Runner Distillery in Farmington, PA; Bear Waters Brewing in Canton, NC; Christian Klay Winery in… Continue Reading…
January 18, 2018
The annual hop production report from U.S. Department of Agriculture looks like it could be good news for West Virginia’s small and independent brewers. The big harvest should help keep prices reasonable and availability good.
January 12, 2018
In an effort to build a better business climate and increased business for its member breweries, the West Virginia Craft Brewers Guild (WVCBG) is now seeking to enroll members other than breweries. The Guild has opened up four new membership… Continue Reading…
December 27, 2017
Back in the summer of 2015, I wrote the headline “Stumptown Ales hopkicks West Virginia beer scene” for an article about the start-up of Stumptown Ales in Davis. I quoted owner-brewer Jonathan Robeson saying, “We’re hop-centric.” Little did I know then just… Continue Reading…
