Bad Shepherd Beer Company
Bad Shepherd does more barrel aging of more types of beer than most other breweries in West Virginia.
Try it in oak.
Popular Beers
The Loud
A beautifully handcrafted, American IPA, a bit hazy and definitely juicy. It’s their most popular beer. Very refreshing and easy drinking, rain or shine. Draft & Cans. 6.8% ABV
[Untappd: 3.77]
Janky Juice
A sought-after Session IPA, flavored with Galaxy, Huell Melon, Citra, and El Dorado hops. All hop additions were either whirlpool or dry-hopped. A work of art among low-ABV beers.. Draft & Cans. 4.1%% ABV
[Untappd: 3.62]
Bear Fight
OMG, what a big luscious Imperial Stout it is. Loads of kilned and roasted grains make up the base beer. Taken straight from the fermentor and put into bourbon barrels for month after month of slow aging. Occasional fruit augmented versions too. Bottles & Draft. 10.8% ABV
[Untappd: 4.0]
Biere de Jouette
An American-style biere de garde with pleasing sour notes you can play like a piccolo. This big-boy brew is aged in red wine barrels with cherries. Draft & Bottles. 9.8% ABV
[Untappd: 3.85]
Sour Holler
A lovely light kettle sour with loads of added fruit along with a bit of local salt. Look for al the versions with tart fruit additions. Draft & Cans. 4.4% ABV
[Untappd: 3.8]
Electric Petting Zoo
A juicy, hazy IPA so masterfully packeded with Citra and Idaho 7 hops Comes loaded with citrus fruit flavors balanced with light bitterness.. Draft & Cans. 6.8% ABV.
[Untappd 3.67]
Just the Facts
Founded: 2016
Availability: At taproom and in distribution
Untappd: 3.68 overall
Key People:
- Patrick Guthrie, owner
- Ross Williams, head brewer
WHERE TO FIND IT
Bad Shepherd Beer Company is located in the middle of downtown Charleston. It’s taproom is inside the Black Sheep Burritos restaurant. A large city parking garage sits above the brewery, and it’s free parking after 5:00 p.m.
702 Quarrier Street
Charleston, WV 25301
Phone: (304) 343-2739
HOURS
Monday – Sunday: 11:00 am – 10:00 pm