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 19, 2018
A cold January evening didn’t deter Charleston beer fans from braving the snow and ice to meet the Tucker County brewers. A pretty much packed house at Bar 101 enjoyed a sampling of brews from Blackwater Brewing, Mountain State Brewing,… Continue Reading…
September 1, 2017
An oversized portrait titled “happy hunty” is one of the first things you notice when looking into the room containing the beer brewing system at The Peddler restaurant. It’s a likeness of Collis P. Huntington holding a mug of beer.
August 15, 2017
Brilliant Stream picked up a bunch of West Virginia brewery news at last Saturday’s Rails & Ales Festival. Here are some of the highlights.
August 1, 2017
If you like a party featuring locally brewed beer, you are in luck this weekend. Two new West Virginia brewery taprooms hold their grand opening events this Saturday. Weathered Ground Brewery of Cool Ridge and Short Story Brewing of Rivesville will… Continue Reading…
June 30, 2017
In the fast growing West Virginia craft brewery environment, Bill Rittenour reigns as a senior member of the industry, even though he has only been brewing commercially for four and a half years. “We started selling beer in April of… Continue Reading…
June 21, 2017
In his first two years as a commercial brewery owner Karl Wagenbrenner, of Berkeley Springs Brewing Company, learned a lot about operating a brewery and selling beer. And he feels good about that. Now, looking ahead to Year 3, he… Continue Reading…
