February 7, 2018
Our newly published West Virginia Distillery Directory shows the state has 16 licensed distilleries at the beginning of the new license year. The license year for distilleries begins January 1, instead of the July 1 fiscal year license that applies… Continue Reading…
February 2, 2018
It looks like around five new WV breweries are poised to join our brewing community in 2018. They include Walton Mountain Brewing Company, Walton; Big Spruce Brewing, Snowshoe; Cheat Canyon Brewing, Morgantown; High Ground, Terra Alta; and Rambling Root in Fairmont.
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 25, 2018
Fans of better beer owe a special debt of gratitude to three out-of-state craft breweries from our region that place West Virginia high in their market priorities. So high, in fact, that they each keep a full-time representative working and… Continue Reading…
January 22, 2018
Call it a new take on an old theme. Call it a collaboration between then and now. Call it recognition for those who paved the way. Whatever you call it, get ready for the tasty release of Cardinal Red Scottish… 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…
January 18, 2018
The annual hop production report from U.S. Department of Agriculture looks like it could be good news for West Virginia’s small and independent brewers. The big harvest should help keep prices reasonable and availability good.
