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Governor proposes beer tax increase; names WVABCA Commissioner

Seeks 45% hike in beer excise tax As part of his recently announced revenue enhancement proposals, West Virginia Governor Jim Justice proposed a liquor and  beer tax hike that would produce $5.6 million in increased revenues. The governor did not propose any business enhancements… Continue Reading…

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Big releases create promotion commotion

Big wintertime beer releases are generating promotional waves across the state as several new-to-West-Virginia beers hit the bars and bottle shops. It’s a good thing for retailers that can get them.

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Heston’s conundrum

Sometimes a crazy state liquor law forces you to do strange things as a workaround. That’s why Heston Farm’s Foxfire Restaurant owner Mickey Heston is getting out of the restaurant business, so to speak. It’s Heston’s conundrum.