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Craft Beer • West Virginia

OktoberWest 2015 features local beer

The article below is reprinted from a news release by the OktoberWest event in Charleston, West Virginia. It’s indicative of the rapidly growing interest in local beer and regional craft beer all across the Appalachian region. Twelve of their 19 featured craft breweries are… Continue Reading…

Food • West Virginia

More than one way to enter the drinks industry

We sometimes forget that there is more than one way for a small, local business to enter the drinks industry. You don’t have to produce an alcoholic beverage; you don’t have to own a bar or liquor store. You can make something… Continue Reading…

West Virginia • WV Barrel Trail

Bridge Brew Works adds tasting room

Formerly West Virginia’s only brewery without a pub or adjacent taproom, Bridge Brew Works has recently opened a tasting room at the brewery. With the six-week-long Gauley Season kicking off today and the popular Bridge Day set for October 17, the… Continue Reading…

West Virginia • WV Barrel Trail

Forest Festival adds craft beer event

The Mountain State Forest Festival kicks off its first ever craft beer event on Saturday, September 5 in Elkins, West Virginia. As of today, tickets are still available. Attendees will get to sample beer from seven West Virginia breweries as well as other… Continue Reading…

Appalachia • West Virginia

Small bar gives Oskar Blues Brewery a big boost

The craft beer brands of this world have many establishments to thank for helping them reach their potential customers. In Charleston, West Virginia, one of those establishments is Sam’s Uptown Cafe and Bar. Sam’s just celebrated its 20th birthday last Sunday—that’s… Continue Reading…