January 5, 2023
We all enjoy taking a quick look back at the previous year’s top West Virginia Beer Stories. Here’s what the Brilliant Stream team thought most significant. # 1 – Five new breweries open in the state In chronological order, the… Continue Reading…
Craft Beer • News • Review
May 23, 2022
Sometimes a brewery does not have to make a long list of popular beers to be considered among the world’s best. Sometimes, it takes only one. Orval Trappist Ale undoubtedly deserves its high ranking. I’m guessing that too few contemporary… Continue Reading…
April 27, 2022
While originally a beer style brewed in Belgian farmhouses for summertime consumption, Saison is now a perfect all-year-round beer. With its lovely appearance and unique flavors, Saison is a beer that may capture your heart, just as it did mine.… Continue Reading…
Craft Beer • Food • Review • West Virginia
April 14, 2022
Last night, when I went to Charleston’s Bricks & Barrels restaurant for the Freefolk Brewery beer pairing dinner, I originally planned only to make a nice social media post about it and leave it at that. But then I experienced… Continue Reading…
September 27, 2021
News from Bridge Valley CTC brewing technology program and Charleston’s OktoberWest festival.
April 7, 2021
Will this new Swilled Dog seasonal cider product become one of your favorite summertime beverages? Read on and find out. The cidery describes its Swilled Dog Sangria as a spring/summer seasonal craft cider made with a blend of apple varieties… Continue Reading…
Craft Beer • News • Review • West Virginia
December 28, 2020
It can surely be said that 2020 has been one heck of a challenging year to be in the beer business. Every brewery has had to adjust on the fly, more than once, in order to remain relevant and remain… Continue Reading…
