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Craft Beer • Podcast • West Virginia

Reminiscing with Rich Ireland

Rich Ireland was a pioneer in West Virginia’s craft beer media, both as a newspaper columnist and podcaster. More than any other one person, he got me interested in getting involved with the nascent West Virginia craft beer industry. As… Continue Reading…

Breweries • Craft Beer • News • West Virginia

Weathered Ground Brewery shines at 9

“Our anniversary party is my favorite day because it’s the day that the people who walk through the doors are those people who have walked though the doors for the past nine years. We get to see everyone who has… Continue Reading…

Craft Beer • National craft beer • Road Trips

Cleveland Rocks

Whoa. Who would have thought I’d have so much fun visiting Cleveland, Ohio — but I did. That city gave me a great little craft beer vacation. The city of Cleveland hasn’t always gotten a lot of love over the… Continue Reading…

Breweries • Craft Beer • News • Podcast • West Virginia

Big Timber in Summer 2026

Over the past decade, no other West Virginia craft brewery has had the market impact of Big Timber Brewing in Elkins. And they’re still on a roll. Head Brewer Matt Kwasniewski says this past year has been their best ever… Continue Reading…

Breweries • Craft Beer • News • Podcast • West Virginia

Fife Street announces new Putnam brewery

The owners of Charleston’s Fife Street Brewing announced that construction has begun on a new brewery project in Hurricane-Teays Valley, which is expected to open by October 15, 2026. With its 20-barrel brewhouse and 20 bbl and 40 bbl tanks,… Continue Reading…