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West Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer RoadsCapitol Market shop does beer & wine wellOver the past three decades, the Wine Shop at Capitol Market in Charleston, WV, has offered a superb line up of premium beverages. Keeping it so well curated is the job of shop owner Ted Armbrecht. The West Virginia Beer… Continue Reading… The post Capitol Market shop does beer & wine well appeared first on BrilliantStream.2025-02-2058 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer RoadsAustin Weser talks West Virginia beerProbably no other person has brewed at more West Virginia breweries as has Austin Weser. He’s a Morgantown resident who got his original interest in better beer while deployed in Germany with the United States Army. In more recent years,… Continue Reading… The post Austin Weser talks West Virginia beer appeared first on BrilliantStream.2025-01-1645 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer RoadsHoliday season at Bullock Distillery is specialAre you interested in some good whiskey from a stellar local business this holiday season? When you talk bourbon and other distilled spirits in Charleston, West Virginia, you should focus your attention on The Bullock Distillery. There’s no better spirits… Continue Reading… The post Holiday season at Bullock Distillery is special appeared first on BrilliantStream.2024-12-0457 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer RoadsRoundtable Discussion on WV BeerAnother Roundtable discussion podcast from West Virginia Beer Roads has dropped. For this Roundtable, Charles and Erin got together to talk about the state of craft beer and brewing in West Virginia — especially in the Charleston-Huntington region. This episode’s… Continue Reading… The post Roundtable Discussion on WV Beer appeared first on BrilliantStream.2024-10-3047 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer RoadsCharleston Nano puts candy in beerAn unexpected brewing direction is bringing some sweet business success to a local small brewery. Charleston Nano Brewery finds its candy flavored beers are attracting an enthusiastic new clientele to their Elk City neighborhood taproom. Candy in beer, sweeeeet. According… Continue Reading… The post Charleston Nano puts candy in beer appeared first on BrilliantStream.2024-10-1634 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer RoadsMasters of sours, expansion plannedToday, the West Virginia Beer Roads podcast takes you to Huntington, WV, for a visit with folks at The Peddler brewpub. Charles and Erin have fun interviewing head brewer, Jay Fox, and assistant brewer, Jamal Carter. The Peddler excels in… Continue Reading… The post Masters of sours, expansion planned appeared first on BrilliantStream.2024-09-2640 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer RoadsOctoberfest 2024 Beer Tasting Notes and FavoritesOktoberfest season has arrived and Oktoberfest beers are everywhere. On this episode of West Virginia Beer Roads, we review 12 Oktoberfest-style beers available in West Virginia. Podcast hosts Erin and Charles are joined by Chris Brown, president of the Kanawha… Continue Reading… The post Octoberfest 2024 Beer Tasting Notes and Favorites appeared first on BrilliantStream.2024-09-1340 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer RoadsFour fresh beers for drinking nowWest Virginia Beer Roads podcast travels to Weathered Ground Brewery to talk beer with Sam Fonda. Fonda, WGB’s co-owner and head of their brewing operations, shared four fresh beers that are perfect for September drinking. We get into detail about:… Continue Reading… The post Four fresh beers for drinking now appeared first on BrilliantStream.2024-09-0441 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer RoadsTalking beer distributing with Dakota FarmerIt’s something totally new for a West Virginia Beer Roads podcast. For the first time, Erin McCoy and I have a beer distributor representative as our featured guest. We greatly enjoyed talking with Dakota Farmer, the Malt and Cider Division… Continue Reading… The post Talking beer distributing with Dakota Farmer appeared first on BrilliantStream.2024-08-2741 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer RoadsFife does summer right in Charlie-WestThe Charleston, WV, summer has been a hot one so far. With all this heat, it’s not been difficult to work up a thirst. So I’m thinking, I wonder how our downtown brewers are faring? To find out, Erin McCoy… Continue Reading… The post Fife does summer right in Charlie-West appeared first on BrilliantStream.2024-07-2444 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer RoadsFamily brings Köerber Beer to WV marketArguably nothing in life is more important than family. And when it comes to craft beer there’s a lot to be said for the family that brews together. Enter the new Köerber Beer Company in Barboursville, WV, which is off… Continue Reading… The post Family brings Köerber Beer to WV market appeared first on BrilliantStream.2024-06-2049 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer RoadsTalking beer with head shepherd Ross WilliamsWe always love talking beer with Ross Williams, who has been around the West Virginia commercial brewing scene for longer than most. After college, Ross began his brewing career at Morgantown Brewing, and now he’s been head brewer at Bad… Continue Reading… The post Talking beer with head shepherd Ross Williams appeared first on BrilliantStream.2024-06-1100 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer RoadsCelebrating Summit’s 10th YearIn southern West Virginia, when you think of a true craft beer bar, chances are, you think of Summit Beer Station. After opening in Huntington in 2013, the bar made tremendous strides in its first 10 years. Maybe its biggest… Continue Reading… The post Celebrating Summit’s 10th Year appeared first on BrilliantStream.2024-05-0847 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer RoadsFox Hops Brewery jumps into WV beer worldWest Virginia Beer Roads traveled to Elkins, WV, to get this interview with Samantha Fox, owner and head brewer at Fox Hops Brewery. Fox Hops is a new brewery, tucked into the Appalachian Mountains, that opened in April 2024. As… Continue Reading… The post Fox Hops Brewery jumps into WV beer world appeared first on BrilliantStream.2024-05-0732 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer RoadsRoundtable at Charleston’s East End PubWe have restarted our West Virginia Beer Roads Roundtable podcast series. On each Roundtable program, a guest craft beer fan will join Charles and Erin for a discussion of the West Virginia and regional craft beer scene. Today’s Roundtable discussion… Continue Reading… The post Roundtable at Charleston’s East End Pub appeared first on BrilliantStream.2024-04-2252 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer RoadsWeathered Ground looks toward springAnother spring is fast approaching on the yearly merry-go-round. Most craft breweries find that beer also needs a seasonal refresh. Moving out of the big, dark. and strongly-flavored, higher-alcohol winter ales. Bringing in the lighter colors and fresher tastes of… Continue Reading… The post Weathered Ground looks toward spring appeared first on BrilliantStream.2024-02-2343 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer RoadsPies & Pints’ Tyler James talks beer salesFolks in Charleston WV have long enjoyed going to their local Pies & Pints pizza restaurant — not only for pizza, but also for its excellent craft beer service. Located on Capitol Street in the heart of downtown, Pies &… Continue Reading… The post Pies & Pints’ Tyler James talks beer sales appeared first on BrilliantStream.2024-02-2228 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer RoadsBennett makes big impact in craft marketWhen it comes to recent moves in West Virginia’s craft cider and beer markets, no one is making a larger business impact than is a man from Greenbrier County named Josh Bennett. Bennett, who started up the Hawk Knob cidery… Continue Reading… The post Bennett makes big impact in craft market appeared first on BrilliantStream.2024-01-1800 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer RoadsA quick look & review of the year’s WV beer marketIn this episode of West Virginia Beer Roads, Charles and Erin take a quick, fun look and review of some interesting points gleaned from crowd-sourced opinions on the WV local beer market in 2023. We took a close look at… Continue Reading… The post A quick look & review of the year’s WV beer market appeared first on BrilliantStream.2024-01-0928 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer RoadsWV breweries often a family affairWhen it comes to owning and operating a small craft brewery in West Virginia, it’s very often a family affair. A marriage not only unites two people, but it also brings two voices together in the operation and management of… Continue Reading… The post WV breweries often a family affair appeared first on BrilliantStream.2023-10-2745 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer RoadsWV Beer Roads tumbles into the pumpkin patchWith crisp autumn evenings beginning to envelop us across West Virginia, it’s a sure sign that Pumpkin Beer season has arrived. Listen in to the West Virginia Beer Roads crew as we sample and report on six seasonal pumpkin spice… Continue Reading… The post WV Beer Roads tumbles into the pumpkin patch appeared first on BrilliantStream.2023-10-0433 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer RoadsOktoberfest 2023 Beer TastingGet ready to preview a whole group of Oktoberfest-style beers available in the West Virginia market. On this West Virginia Beer Roads podcast you’ll hear Erin and Charles, along with special guest Chris Brown, sample and discuss eight different O-fest… Continue Reading… The post Oktoberfest 2023 Beer Tasting appeared first on BrilliantStream.2023-09-0845 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer RoadsPodcast with Parkersburg BrewingFor seven years now, Parkersburg Brewing Company has been navigating the West Virginia beer roads, bringing solid craft brews to our market. The West Virginia Beer Roads podcast crew checked in with Parkersburg Brewing’s owners to get their read on… Continue Reading… The post Podcast with Parkersburg Brewing appeared first on BrilliantStream.2023-08-2241 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer RoadsCharleston Nano anniversary podcastWe can’t believe it’s already been one year of good beer at Charleston Nano-Brewery. The West Virginia Beer Roads crew sat down with Jennifer and Kenny Graley to get the scoop on their brewery’s first year of operation and to… Continue Reading… The post Charleston Nano anniversary podcast appeared first on BrilliantStream.2023-08-1122 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer RoadsCatching up on craft beer with Jeff McKayOne can certainly make a case that Jeff McKay is West Virginia’s leading publican. Through his more than decade-long journey leading Summit Beer Station in Huntington, Jeff has gained so much insight on the craft brewing scene in our state.… Continue Reading… The post Catching up on craft beer with Jeff McKay appeared first on BrilliantStream.2023-06-3051 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer RoadsA mission to Jackie O’s BreweryBeer from Jackie O’s Brewery has become a lot more familiar to West Virginians, since this Athens, Ohio-based brewery began distributing in our state last year. We invite you to spend an hour with Erin and Charles exploring the latest… Continue Reading… The post A mission to Jackie O’s Brewery appeared first on BrilliantStream.2023-06-2756 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer RoadsTalking with Jamie at Short Story BrewingCharleston, WV beer fans have now had a full six months to assess Short Story Brewing’s Charleston taproom. Everything we see says it’s off to a very strong start. We thought it was time to talk with Jamie Ferrell, who… Continue Reading… The post Talking with Jamie at Short Story Brewing appeared first on BrilliantStream.2023-06-151h 05West Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer RoadsTalking with Jamie at Short StoryCharleston, WV beer fans have now had a full six months to assess Short Story Brewing’s Charleston taproom. Everything we see says it’s off to a very strong start. We thought it was time to talk with Jamie Ferrell, who… Continue Reading… The post Talking with Jamie at Short Story appeared first on BrilliantStream.2023-06-1322 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer RoadsAmani Brewing – discovering a real gemAs the West Virginia Beer Roads crew travels the state visiting our little home-grown breweries, we find some real gems. One of those gems is Amani Brewing, located just outside Martinsburg in the Eastern Panhandle, which we recently visited. It… Continue Reading… The post Amani Brewing – discovering a real gem appeared first on BrilliantStream.2023-04-1126 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer RoadsAbolitionist keeps its lineup funky and funIt took West Virginia Beer Roads a few years to finally make an on-site visit to Abolitionist Ale Works, and we’re so glad we did. This Charles Town (not Charleston) based brewery is unique among its peers within the state… Continue Reading… The post Abolitionist keeps its lineup funky and fun appeared first on BrilliantStream.2023-04-0242 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer RoadsHear what Fife’s Peterson has to sayThis week’s West Virgina Beer Roads podcast features the talented Gil Peterson, head brewer at Fife Street Brewing in Charleston, West Virginia. Gil takes us through the details and decisions of brewing at Fife Street, which came out of the… Continue Reading… The post Hear what Fife’s Peterson has to say appeared first on BrilliantStream.2023-02-1033 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer RoadsFonda talks brewing & WV beer marketSam Fonda is one of West Virginia’s premier brewery owners. His work leading Weathered Ground Brewery’s beer production and marketing operations has cemented the brewery among the top echelon of the state’s beer makers. He joins us on this episode… Continue Reading… The post Fonda talks brewing & WV beer market appeared first on BrilliantStream.2023-01-3156 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer RoadsCatching up with Ross at Bad ShepherdHead brewer Ross Williams at Bad Shepherd Beer Company gives observations on new breweries in Charleston WV and updates things going on at his brewery. The post Catching up with Ross at Bad Shepherd appeared first on BrilliantStream.2023-01-1934 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer RoadsThe Tap brings bold beer to the burbsThis St. Albans, West Virginia, establishment brings big craft beer flavors to its suburban location. Sitting about 14 miles west of downtown Charleston, The Tap’s success demonstrates the growing appreciation for craft beer across the region. From its beginning in… Continue Reading… The post The Tap brings bold beer to the burbs appeared first on BrilliantStream.2022-12-1331 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer RoadsNew Freefolk location to open in springAs The Freefolk Brewery continues development of its new facility in Hico, WV, could it be a harbinger of more good things ahead? Rarely has a three and a half year-old brewery in West Virginia made such a significant investment… Continue Reading… The post New Freefolk location to open in spring appeared first on BrilliantStream.2022-11-2951 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer RoadsMaking whiskey from craft beerWhile one could contend that, technically speaking, all whiskey is made from beer, there is a West Virginia distillery that takes it one step further. It makes distilled spirits from local craft beer. Still Hollow Spirits in Job, WV, is… Continue Reading… The post Making whiskey from craft beer appeared first on BrilliantStream.2022-10-2431 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer RoadsBig Timber breaks new groundThe West Virginia Beer Roads team stopped in to see the owners of Big Timber Brewing Company in Elkins, WV, on the event of their winning the state’s first medal at the Great American Beer Festival. Podcast hosts Erin and… Continue Reading… The post Big Timber breaks new ground appeared first on BrilliantStream.2022-10-1232 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer RoadsOktoberfest Beers from West VirginiaThe West Virginia Beer Roads crew reviews six Oktoberfest-style beers from West Virginia brewers and discusses the beer styles, ingredients, and traditions of fall festival beers. Listen to the Audio Podcast Podcast participants on this episode include WV Beer Roads… Continue Reading… The post Oktoberfest Beers from West Virginia appeared first on BrilliantStream.2022-09-2944 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer RoadsDetails on Short Story CharlestonShort Story Brewing announced some details and background on its plan to open a Charleston taproom. UPDATE (11-24-22): Short Story now open in Charleston (follow link) “I think we can be in there by the end of October,” said Aaron… Continue Reading… The post Details on Short Story Charleston appeared first on BrilliantStream.2022-09-0126 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer RoadsA Fox guarding the brewhouseJay Fox should be proud of what he’s accomplished in Huntington. He’s led The Peddler’s brewing operation from start-up to becoming one of the state’s most successful craft brewers. On this episode of the West Virginia Beer Roads podcast, we… Continue Reading… The post A Fox guarding the brewhouse appeared first on BrilliantStream.2022-08-3035 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer RoadsWhat you should know about Craft MaltYou know craft beer, now we bring you a discussion of craft malt. Craft malt is the complement to craft beer in the world of brewers malts, which make up the base of most all the beer we commonly drink.… Continue Reading… The post What you should know about Craft Malt appeared first on BrilliantStream.2022-08-2646 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer RoadsLittle Animals makes mammoth beer impactThere’s nothing more fun than discovering a tiny, off-the-radar brewery that produces hugely good beer. Little Animals Brewery in Johnson City, Tennessee is one of those nuggets. From some of my funky beer loving friends, I’d been hearing of their… Continue Reading… The post Little Animals makes mammoth beer impact appeared first on BrilliantStream.2022-08-1133 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer RoadsChestnut Brew Works makes big movePROJECT CANCELLED. Brilliant Stream learned that this project was cancelled when Chestnut Brew Works decided not to move to the new location (Winter 2023). We have not yet heard if the building owner is seeking another brewery partner to open… Continue Reading… The post Chestnut Brew Works makes big move appeared first on BrilliantStream.2022-07-3037 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer RoadsJeff McKay on craft beer bar successThe post Jeff McKay on craft beer bar success appeared first on BrilliantStream.2022-07-2531 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer RoadsBig Draft Brewing makes big impact on White Sulphur Springs.What’s the hippest, coolest, most impressive brewery/restaurant/entertainment complex in West Virginia? It’s Big Draft Brewing for the win. Now one year old, this brewery is West Virginia’s best example of local craft beer flexing its economic and community development muscle—using… Continue Reading… The post Big Draft Brewing creates big impact appeared first on BrilliantStream.2022-06-3056 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer RoadsBig Draft creates big impactWhat’s the hippest, coolest, most impressive brewery/restaurant/entertainment complex in West Virginia? It’s Big Draft Brewing for the win. Now one year old, this brewery is West Virginia’s best example of local craft beer flexing its economic and community development muscle—using… Continue Reading… The post Big Draft creates big impact appeared first on .2022-06-2826 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer RoadsPodcast with Fife Street Brewing ownersThe West Virginia Beer Roads crew met with Lisa and Derek Godwin, two of the founding owners of the new Fife Street Brewing in downtown Charleston. We got their read on what it’s like to open a hot, new small… Continue Reading… The post Podcast with Fife Street Brewing owners appeared first on BrilliantStream.2022-06-1726 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer RoadsGore realizes dream at Fermata BrewingWhen a Logan County, West Virginia boy makes good in the competitive craft beer world of the big city, I think that’s news. Alan Gore is that story. Back in the first decade of the 2000s, when he lived in… Continue Reading… The post Gore realizes dream at Fermata Brewing appeared first on BrilliantStream.2022-06-0837 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer RoadsJohnson provides legislation updateWhile this year’s legislative session was not a major one for beverage alcohol legislation, still several significant measures were adopted and are becoming law. A little bit of progress, with no real harm done. On this episode of the West… Continue Reading… The post Johnson provides legislation update appeared first on BrilliantStream.2022-04-1830 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer RoadsWelcome Gil Peterson to Charleston WVEver since Fife Street Brewing announced their plans to open a brewery in downtown Charleston, a question on many a craft beer fan’s mind was: Who is going to be their brewer and what can we expect from them? Today,… Continue Reading… The post Welcome Gil Peterson to Charleston WV appeared first on BrilliantStream.2022-04-0427 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer RoadsPractice makes perfect at Bridge Brew WorksBridge Brew Works co-founder and brewer Nathan Herrold has been an integral part of his brewery’s success ever since its opening 12 years ago. Along with his brewery partners Ken Linch and brother Adam Herrold, Nate and the guys are… Continue Reading… The post Practice makes perfect at Bridge Brew Works appeared first on BrilliantStream.2022-03-2835 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer RoadsMorgantown Brewing: Pivoting to successToday’s Morgantown Brewing Company (MBC), is a wonderful example of how a staid, old brewery tied to an oppressive business model can be reinvented and come out the other side, updated, enthusiastic, and growing. Four years ago when Cody Cheesebrough… Continue Reading… The post Morgantown Brewing: Pivoting to success appeared first on BrilliantStream.2022-02-2551 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer RoadsAmani Brewing sets January opening in MartinsburgAmani Brewing — the most recent addition to our West Virginia family of brewers — will open to the public in Martinsburg on January 28. It already has its final state permits, and brewing is well underway. Learn all about… Continue Reading… The post Amani Brewing sets January opening in Martinsburg appeared first on BrilliantStream.2022-01-2017 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer RoadsHoliday Beer Show with WV brewersWV 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 BrilliantStream.2021-12-1327 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer RoadsBig Timber logs onto beer successAnyone 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 BrilliantStream.2021-10-2546 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer RoadsHigh Ground Brewing forges aheadWe 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 BrilliantStream.2021-10-1852 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer RoadsWV Oktoberfest beers shine brightlyOktoberfest 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 BrilliantStream.2021-09-1634 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer RoadsIt’s all about the hopsWhen 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 BrilliantStream.2021-08-1645 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer RoadsMike Vance of Abolitionist Ale WorksMike 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 BrilliantStream.2021-08-1038 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer RoadsWeathered Ground at 4; a brewery with a messageWeathered 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 BrilliantStream.2021-08-0318 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer RoadsBig Draft Brewing opens incredible facilityWhen 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 BrilliantStream.2021-07-2830 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer RoadsCatching up with Bad Shepherd BeerIt’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 BrilliantStream.2021-07-1248 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer RoadsJackie O’s Brewery – among region’s finestWest 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 BrilliantStream.2021-06-291h 02West Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer RoadsScreech Owl Brewing advances in marketA 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 BrilliantStream.2021-06-2341 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer RoadsSwilled Dog masters cider, takes on spiritsSwilled 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 BrilliantStream.2021-05-0550 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer RoadsThe Bullock Distillery UpdateUPDATED 12/20/21: Bullock Grand Opening article link 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… Continue Reading… The post The Bullock Distillery Update appeared first on BrilliantStream.2021-03-1524 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer RoadsTea beer, seltzer, kombucha join Kolsch, IPAs on brewery menuOne 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 BrilliantStream.2021-03-0259 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer RoadsCan we be the best in the nationLegislation 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 BrilliantStream.2021-02-2342 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer RoadsBuilding brewery success in southern West VirginiaSophisticated Hound Brewing Company has become an anchor in downtown Princeton’s Mercer Street Grassroots District. The brewery’s success in attracting a crowd every week produces business for it and for the other small businesses in the district, which is described… Continue Reading… The post Building brewery success in southern West Virginia appeared first on BrilliantStream.2021-02-1139 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer RoadsGreenbrier Valley Brewing operations updateFor anyone interested in the business of brewing in West Virginia, this interview with folks at Greenbrier Valley Brewing provides you a super inside look over the past year. It’s pretty amazing what all this brewery had to endure —… Continue Reading… The post Greenbrier Valley Brewing operations update appeared first on BrilliantStream.2021-01-2946 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer RoadsState of the West Virginia wine marketWe veer into wine county for this episode of West Virginia Beer Roads with an interview of long-time WV wine columnist John Brown. Brown has been writing about the West Virginia wine market since the 1980s. He has a wealth… Continue Reading… The post State of the West Virginia wine market appeared first on BrilliantStream.2021-01-1850 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer Roads2020-2021 WV Beer Market ReviewA panel of knowledgeable beer enthusiasts join for a Roundtable session on the current state of West Virginia beer at the end of 2020 and heading into 2021. They make observations on things that are going very well and on… Continue Reading… The post 2020-2021 WV Beer Market Review appeared first on BrilliantStream.2020-12-3159 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer RoadsThe amazing Hightower Brewing CompanyIn a little more than three and a half years, Greg and Megan Whiting have taken the amazing Hightower Brewing Company from a tiny start-up on an out-of-the-way hilltop in Appalachian Ohio and established it as one of the very… Continue Reading… The post The amazing Hightower Brewing Company appeared first on BrilliantStream.2020-12-2325 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer RoadsWV alcohol policy issues addressedWest Virginia Beer Roads Roundtable looks at deficiencies in the state’s beverage alcohol policy structure and how they are harming bars, restaurants, brewers and other alcohol producers. Jeff McKay, proprietor of Huntington’s Summit Beer Station, leads the panel of experts… Continue Reading… The post WV alcohol policy issues addressed appeared first on BrilliantStream.2020-12-181h 10West Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer RoadsThanksgiving Beers and WishesSix West Virginia brewers gathered to pick their favorite beer–food pairings for this Thanksgiving. Each also expresses the things they are most thankful for this year, and each sends out their biggest wish for the world. If you need an… Continue Reading… The post Thanksgiving Beers and Wishes appeared first on BrilliantStream.2020-11-2033 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer RoadsBusiness expands at Short Story BrewingEven in the midst of a tough business environment, opportunities are expanding at Short Story Brewing Company in Rivesville. This year, the brewery has added a beer canning operation and greatly expanded its outdoor serving spaces. And they continue to… Continue Reading… The post Business expands at Short Story Brewing appeared first on BrilliantStream.2020-11-1741 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer RoadsMorgantown Brewing prospers with exotic and crazy beer attitudePolite, mild-mannered Cody Cheesebrough and company aren’t afraid to show their exotic and crazy side. In the roughly two and a half years that Cody and partner Chris DeFazio have owned Morgantown Brewing Company, they’ve let a real zymurlogical freak… Continue Reading… The post Morgantown Brewing prospers with exotic and crazy beer attitude appeared first on BrilliantStream.2020-11-1346 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer RoadsThe Pallet Bar and WV beer tastingOn Episode 019 of West Virginia Beer Roads you visit with Ben Burton of The Pallet Bar in Teays Valley to get the inside scoop on how they’ve turned this place into one of the state’s premier craft beer bars.… Continue Reading… The post The Pallet Bar and WV beer tasting appeared first on BrilliantStream.2020-11-0241 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer RoadsParkersburg Brewing breaks new groundThe co-founders and owners of Parkersburg Brewing Company join us for Episode 18 of West Virginia Beer Roads. Dan Curtis and Walt Owens reveal a whole lot of new stuff during this interview that gives insight as to where this… Continue Reading… The post Parkersburg Brewing breaks new ground appeared first on BrilliantStream.2020-10-1957 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer RoadsBeer Can Label Art in WVEpisode 17 of West Virginia Beer Roads covers the topic of beer can label art at several West Virginia breweries. The collaborations in beer don’t end with the brewhouse but extend all the way to package design. Breweries are working… Continue Reading… The post Beer Can Label Art in WV appeared first on BrilliantStream.2020-09-251h 11West Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer Roads016 – We taste WV Oktoberfest beersOn Episode 16 of West Virginia Beer Roads, our tasting panel samples five Oktoberfest beers from West Virginia breweries. We give you the lowdown on the style and the flavor characteristics of each beer we tried. Special Guest: Chris Brown,… Continue Reading… The post 016 – We taste WV Oktoberfest beers appeared first on BrilliantStream.2020-09-1034 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer Roads015 – WV joins Black is Beautiful collaborationOn Episode 15 of West Virginia Beer Roads, two West Virginia breweries tell us why they are participating in the national Black is Beautiful collaboration beer project. Aryn and Sam Fonda of Weathered Ground Brewery and Drew Hetzer and Jay… Continue Reading… The post 015 – WV joins Black is Beautiful collaboration appeared first on BrilliantStream.2020-07-3019 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer Roads014 – Sam Fonda discusses summer beerSam Fonda, co-founder and brewing guru at Weathered Ground Brewery in Cool Ridge, WV, gives us the inside scoop on summer beer and all the new stuff he’s brewing. On Episode 14 of West Virginia Beer Roads, Fonda discusses summer… Continue Reading… The post 014 – Sam Fonda discusses summer beer appeared first on BrilliantStream.2020-07-1023 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer Roads013 – The Pitch brings more Stumptown to Kanawha CountyA whole new concept in craft beer retail begins with the opening of The Pitch, a new sports bar and restaurant at the Shawnee Sports Complex in Institute, near Charleston, WV. On this West Virginia Beer Roads podcast episode you’ll… Continue Reading… The post 013 – The Pitch brings more Stumptown to Kanawha County appeared first on BrilliantStream.2020-06-0932 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer Roads012 – Bill Rittenour talks Chestnut Brew WorksFrom its beginnings in 2013, Chestnut Brew Works has accomplished so much under the leadership of founder Bill Rittenour. Today, Bill is regarded as one of the most respected, knowledgable, and insightful brewers in the state. Hear him reveal his… Continue Reading… The post 012 – Bill Rittenour talks Chestnut Brew Works appeared first on BrilliantStream.2020-04-1021 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer Roads011 – Big Timber and Weathered Ground hanging in during the COVID-19 emergencyThe COVID-19 emergency is a tough road for so many small businesses. Today, West Virginia Beer Roads visits with Aryn Fonda of Weathered Ground Brewery in Cool Ridge and Matt Kwasniewski of Big Timber Brewing in Elkins to see how… Continue Reading… The post 011 – Big Timber and Weathered Ground hanging in during the COVID-19 emergency appeared first on BrilliantStream.2020-04-0347 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer Roads010 – Roundtable talk on Brewing EducationBrewing education is the topic of this podcast. The Roundtable crew talks with Michael Parsons about the new Brewing Technology Program at BridgeValley Community and Technical College in Montgomery, WV. Learn about the role of brewing education at the college… Continue Reading… The post 010 – Roundtable talk on Brewing Education appeared first on BrilliantStream.2020-03-1155 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer Roads009 – Greenbrier Valley taking West Va. beer to new places, new heightsEpisode 009 of West Virginia Beer Roads explores the challenges of growth as Greenbrier Valley Brewing Company moves aggressively toward becoming the state’s largest brewery in annual sales. We talk with owner Bill Heckel and two key crew members (Brian… Continue Reading… The post 009 – Greenbrier Valley taking West Va. beer to new places, new heights appeared first on BrilliantStream.2020-02-2342 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer Roads008 – How Ron Cole took a meat market to craft beer fameAround the Charleston and Kanawha County area, just about every craft beer fan is also a big fan of Ron Cole. Ron’s popular West Virginia Brick Oven Bistro offers 30 taps of the most luscious craft brews you’ll find in… Continue Reading… The post 008 – How Ron Cole took a meat market to craft beer fame appeared first on BrilliantStream.2020-02-0519 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer Roads007 – Jeff McKay & Huntington beer newsJeff McKay, proprietor of Summit Beer Station and member of the Better Beer Coalition, talked about a lot of new initiatives on the Huntington, West Virginia beer scene. He also goes in-depth about his philosophy on running a craft beer… Continue Reading… The post 007 – Jeff McKay & Huntington beer news appeared first on BrilliantStream.2020-01-2715 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer RoadsHuntington's First Couple of BeerJessica Pressman and Jay Fox are surely Huntington’s First Couple of Beer. No other pair has done more to advance the West Virginia craft beer market than these two, truly fine citizens. Hear their story now on Episode 006 of… Continue Reading… The post Huntington's First Couple of Beer appeared first on BrilliantStream.2020-01-2200 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer Roads005 – Roundtable takes on LegislationThe 2020 West Virginia legislative session is now in town, so our minds turn to policy matters. Today, the West Virginia Beer Roads Roundtable puts forth a number of proposals to address deficiencies and issues in our alcohol regulatory structure.… Continue Reading… The post 005 – Roundtable takes on Legislation appeared first on BrilliantStream.2020-01-1938 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer Roads004 – A visit with Ross Williams of Bad Shepherd Beer Co.Ross Williams is an interesting guy to talk to and a skilled brewer to boot. He’s been the head brewer at Bad Shepherd Beer Company for a little over two years now, but he’s also been a bit of a… Continue Reading… The post 004 – A visit with Ross Williams of Bad Shepherd Beer Co. appeared first on BrilliantStream.2020-01-0916 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer Roads003 – Roundtable looks at decade in West Virginia beerOur first Roundtable podcast focuses on the tremendous growth and improvement we have observed in the West Virginia craft beer market. Join WV Beer Roads Roundtable participants Rob Absten, Erin McCoy, and Charles Bockway for some insightful observations and opinions. The post 003 – Roundtable looks at decade in West Virginia beer appeared first on BrilliantStream.2020-01-0634 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer Roads002 – Bullock Distillery nears openingWV Beer Roads interviews Tighe Bullock, COO of Bullock Distillery in Charleston, WV. Bullock is nearing completion of their new urban distillery and should be fully licensed in early 2020. We talk to Tighe about their production and marketing plans. The post 002 – Bullock Distillery nears opening appeared first on BrilliantStream.2019-12-2322 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer Roads001 – Short Story Brewing and Weathered Ground BreweryTwo good interviews on West Virginia Beer Roads. The first guest is Aaron Rote of Short Story Brewing. We talk with Aaron about his brewery’s new Maryland taproom. The taproom, near Deep Creek Lake, will be the second taproom of a… Continue Reading… The post 001 – Short Story Brewing and Weathered Ground Brewery appeared first on BrilliantStream.2019-12-2319 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer RoadsBullock Distillery project in Charleston enters final build-out phaseCharleston will soon have a second distillery operating inside city limits. The Bullock Distillery, a project led by father and son team John and Tighe Bullock, looks forward to beginning distilling in early 2020. It promises be a place that… Continue Reading… The post Bullock Distillery project in Charleston enters final build-out phase appeared first on BrilliantStream.2019-12-2322 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer RoadsWooden Robot and Weathered Ground brew collaboration farmhouse IPAsSam Fonda of Weathered Ground Brewery is developing a nice little reputation for brewing collaborations with top-flight North Carolina breweries. The latest bi-location brew days were conducted at Charlotte’s Wooden Robot Brewery and then at Weathered Ground in Cool Ridge.… Continue Reading… The post Wooden Robot and Weathered Ground brew collaboration farmhouse IPAs appeared first on BrilliantStream.2019-12-1919 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer RoadsShort Story Brewing adding Maryland taproomShort Story Brewing Company hopes to open its new Maryland taproom by the end of the year, says Aaron Rote, brewery cofounder. In many respects the taproom will be similar the brewery’s current taproom in Rivesville. Located at McHenry, MD… Continue Reading… The post Short Story Brewing adding Maryland taproom appeared first on BrilliantStream.2019-12-1719 minWest Virginia Beer RoadsWest Virginia Beer RoadsSam Fonda has plans for year threeWeathered Ground Brewery celebrated its second anniversary last weekend with a festive event on the brewery grounds in Cool Ridge, WV. Brilliant Stream took that opportunity to sit down with co-owner/head brewer Sam Fonda, Jr. and take a little look… Continue Reading… The post Sam Fonda has plans for year three appeared first on BrilliantStream.2019-08-0600 min