February 10, 2017
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…
February 9, 2017
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.
February 6, 2017
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.
January 30, 2017
Flying Buck Distillery is now officially open in Augusta, West Virgnia, becoming the second legal distillery in Hampshire County.
January 27, 2017
Winter beer festivals can be just the change of pace you need to get your blood stirring and your spirits jumping. Stop sitting around. It’s time to pull out the credit card and buy your winter beer festival tickets. (Link to… Continue Reading…
January 2, 2017
Nationally, collaborations are still one of the most often used methods to create a buzz about a beer and the craft breweries involved. They work because they’re fun and the beers often step outside the regular offerings of the breweries.
December 31, 2016
Part Two continues our look back over the year in West Virginia beer. Festivals, promotions, and breweries-in-planning all made their mark in 2016. Here are some highlights.
