WV brewers…. What are they drinking; what are they brewing? What are their wishes, their needs, and their predictions for 2022? Find out on this special Holiday Beer Show. We talked with representatives of five West Virginia breweries to get… Continue Reading… The post Holiday Beer Show with WV brewers appeared first on .

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Holiday Beer Show with WV brewers

Anyone shopping for beer in a West Virginia convenience store, discount store, drug store, or supermarket can pretty much guarantee they’ll find at least one WV-brewed beer on the shelf. And more often that not, the label on that beer… Continue Reading… The post Big Timber logs onto beer success appeared first on .

Big Timber logs onto beer success

We hear many West Virginia craft beer fans say High Ground Brewing is the hottest young brewery in our market. In just two and a half years it has become one of the most sought out labels in West Virginia.… Continue Reading… The post High Ground Brewing forges ahead appeared first on .

High Ground Brewing forges ahead

Oktoberfest beers from West Virgina brewers really show off the colors of fall. We taste and review five of these rich amber lagers, all in the Märzen beer style of Bavaria, and we absolutely love them. It seems to be… Continue Reading… The post WV Oktoberfest beers shine brightly appeared first on .

WV Oktoberfest beers shine brightly

When it comes to IPAs, many craft beer fans agree that it is all about the hops. On this episode of West Virginia Beer Roads, two of West Virginia’s hippest hoppy beer brewers discuss the ins and outs of making… Continue Reading… The post It’s all about the hops appeared first on .

It’s all about the hops

Mike Vance, co-owner and director of brewing at Abolitionist Ale Works in Charles Town, joins our West Virginia Beer Roads crew to discuss his unique take on brewing in the Mountain State. Listen in as Mike explains his philosophy of… Continue Reading… The post Mike Vance of Abolitionist Ale Works appeared first on .

Mike Vance of Abolitionist Ale Works

Weathered Ground Brewery in Cool Ridge is now four years old. Four years in brewery years is definitely enough time to tell whether or not a brewery has what it takes to make good beer and to sell its good… Continue Reading… The post Weathered Ground at 4; a brewery with a message appeared first on .

Weathered Ground at 4; a brewery with a message

When Big Draft Brewing opened for business recently in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia’s other breweries immediately had some very stiff competition as far as who has the most magnificent brewery complex. Take a look around, and you may agree… Continue Reading… The post Big Draft Brewing opens incredible facility appeared first on .

Big Draft Brewing opens incredible facility

It’s been 18 months since we checked in with Ross Williams at Bad Shepherd Beer Company and things there keep getting better and better. Like all good craftspeople, this Charleston brewer keeps experimenting and keeps making little improvements to his… Continue Reading… The post Catching up with Bad Shepherd Beer appeared first on .

Catching up with Bad Shepherd Beer

West Virginia Beer Roads gets the guys at Jackie O’s Brewery in Athens, Ohio, to pour out some of the best interview information that we have ever had. Upcoming releases, new projects, overcoming challenges—there seems to be exciting developments around… Continue Reading… The post Jackie O’s Brewery – among region’s finest appeared first on .

Jackie O’s Brewery – among region’s finest

A lot is happening at Screech Owl Brewing in Preston County, WV. This majority woman-owned brewery is making big advances in production and in sales as it expands its market across West Virginia and western Maryland. West Virginia Beer Roads… Continue Reading… The post Screech Owl Brewing advances in market appeared first on .

Screech Owl Brewing advances in market

Swilled Dog Hard Cider has come a long way in a relatively short time. Growing from a tiny locally-focused garage cidery in 2016 to a mid-sized, regional competitor today, the company shows it has what it takes to succeed in… Continue Reading… The post Swilled Dog masters cider, takes on spirits appeared first on .

Swilled Dog masters cider, takes on spirits

Charleston’s newest distillery recently received its final state permits and distilling is ready to begin. Our hosts Erin and Charles interview Tighe Bullock and Scott Ferris from The Bullock Distillery on Episode 31 of West Virginia Beer Roads. It looks… Continue Reading… The post The Bullock Distillery Update appeared first on .

The Bullock Distillery Update

One thing you could never say about Berkeley Springs Brewing Company is that they lack creativity and experimentation. These brewery strengths will be even more evident as BSBC advances its production and distribution with its new American Canning equipment. Add… Continue Reading… The post Tea beer, seltzer, kombucha join Kolsch, IPAs on brewery menu appeared first on .

Tea beer, seltzer, kombucha join Kolsch, IPAs on brewery menu

Legislation currently before the West Virginia Legislature has the potential to give us some of the most progressive beverage alcohol regulation in the nation. House Bill 2025 is the crux of the effort. Sure it needs more work, but it… Continue Reading… The post Can we be the best in the nation appeared first on .

Can we be the best in the nation

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