August 23, 2023
Throughout its roughly seven-year history, Parkersburg Brewing has been one of West Virginia’s most traditional, stay-the-course ale brewers — one seemingly less swayed than many of its brethren by contemporary, heavily-hyped beer trends. Parkersburg Brewing (PBC) blazes its own trail,… Continue Reading…
August 14, 2023
Each year at the Rails & Ales craft beer festival, it’s always fun to see what experienced beer judges will pick as the Best of the Fest beer. Held in Huntington, West Virginia, Rails & Ales is the state’s largest… Continue Reading…
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…
