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Country Boy beer and sushi pairing a big hit

Due to sushi’s Japanese origins, the typical beer pairing in sushi restaurants belongs to clean, if bland, rice-laden lagers from the likes of Kirin, Sapporo, or Asahi. On Thursday night in Charleston, WV, Country Boy Brewing and Ichiban restaurant threw tradition… Continue Reading…

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Growers needed for WV hops

West Virginia’s hop growers are moving ahead, though slowly and cautiously. While commercial hop growing has taken off in Ohio and Virginia, West Virginia has been slower to see significant investments for establishing hopyards. Right now, the demand for local… Continue Reading…

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Brewery growth data shows industry shift

Figures released by the Brewers Association (BA) this week are very good news for the business health of small local breweries. It is an especially encouraging report for the breweries of West Virginia, since all of them are among the… Continue Reading…