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Four fresh beers for drinking now
West 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 .
by Charles Bockway and Erin McCoy2 viewsbreweriescraft-beerpodcastwest-virginiacraft-beer-tourism - news
Fife does summer right in Charlie-West
The 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 .
by Charles Bockway and Erin McCoy3 viewsbreweriescraft-beerpodcastwest-virginiacharleston-wvsummer-beer - news
Talking beer with head shepherd Ross Williams
We 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 .
by Charles Bockway and Erin McCoy3 viewsbreweriescraft-beerpodcastwest-virginiabad-shepherd-beer - news
Anchor Brewing Makes a Comeback
America’s craft beer industry was shaken to its core last summer when it was announced that Anchor Brewing, the iconic San Francisco brewery known for popularizing steam beer, was shutting down. Sapporo, which owned the brewery at the time, shuttered the doors of the brewery, leaving craft beer fans confused and heartbroken. The hope was […] The post Anchor Brewing Makes a Comeback first appeared on GreatBeerNow.com .
by Bryan5 viewsbeer-mediabreweriesbrewerycalifornia - news
Use This Guide to Plan the Ultimate Surprise Trip
Surprising your partner with a trip can turn an ordinary moment into an unforgettable experience. It’s not just about the destination but the thoughtfulness and effort you put into planning. The key to creating this perfect surprise lies in attention to detail, understanding your partner’s preferences, and the element of unexpected delight. In this article, […] The post Use This Guide to Plan the Ultimate Surprise Trip first appeared on GreatBeerNow.com .
by Bryan5 viewsbeer-travelbreweriesbrewerytravel - news
Fox Hops Brewery jumps into WV beer world
West 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 .
by Charles Bockway and Erin McCoy2 viewsbreweriescraft-beerpodcastwest-virginiaelkinswvwv-tourism - news
Weathered Ground looks toward spring
Another 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 .
by Charles Bockway and Erin McCoy2 viewsbreweriescraft-beerpodcastwest-virginiaweathered-ground - news
A quick look & review of the year’s WV beer market
In 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 .
by Charles Bockway and Erin McCoy2 viewsbreweriescraft-beerpodcastwest-virginiabrewery-review - news
The End of The Beer Store’s Monopoly
If history has taught us anything about the sale of beer, it's that any space that can be leveraged and monopolized with cash -- be it the taps at your local, the vendors at your favourite team's arenas, or a super market end cap -- the world’s largest brewing companies will find a way to use their vast sums of money to influence that retail space.
by Ben5 viewsbeerthe-politics-of-drinkingbreweriesbreweryconvenience-storescraft-beer - news
Podcast with Parkersburg Brewing
For 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 .
by Charles Bockway and Erin McCoy1 viewbreweriescraft-beerpodcastwv-barrel-trailparkersburgwv - news
Amani Brewing – discovering a real gem
As 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 .
by Charles Bockway and Erin McCoy2 viewsbreweriespodcastwest-virginia - news
Fonda talks brewing & WV beer market
Sam 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 .
by Charles Bockway and Erin McCoy2 viewsbreweriescraft-beerpodcastwest-virginiaweathered-ground-brewery - news
New Freefolk location to open in spring
As 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 .
by Charles Bockway and Erin McCoy2 viewsbreweriescraft-beerpodcastwest-virginia - news
Making whiskey from craft beer
While 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 .
by Charles Bockway and Erin McCoy2 viewsbreweriesdistilleriespodcastwest-virginiastill-hollow-spirits - news
Big Timber breaks new ground
The 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 .
by Charles Bockway and Erin McCoy2 viewsbreweriescraft-beernewspodcastwest-virginia - news
Details on Short Story Charleston
Short 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 .
by Charles Bockway and Erin McCoy2 viewsbreweriescraft-beerpodcastwest-virginiashort-story-brewing - news
A Fox guarding the brewhouse
Jay 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 .
by Charles Bockway and Erin McCoy3 viewsbreweriescraft-beerpodcastwest-virginiathe-peddler - news
Chestnut Brew Works makes big move
PROJECT 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 .
by Charles Bockway and Erin McCoy2 viewsbreweriescraft-beernewspodcastwest-virginiachestnut-brew-works - news
Big Draft Brewing creates big impact
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 .
by Charles Bockway and Erin McCoy2 viewsbreweriescraft-beerpodcastwest-virginiabig-draft-brewingwhite-sulphur-springs-wv - news
Practice makes perfect at Bridge Brew Works
Bridge 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 .
by Charles Bockway and Erin McCoy2 viewsbreweriescraft-beerpodcastwest-virginiabridge-brew-works - news
Morgantown Brewing: Pivoting to success
Today’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 .
by Charles Bockway and Erin McCoy2 viewsbreweriescraft-beerpodcastwest-virginiamorgantownwv - news
Amani Brewing sets January opening in Martinsburg
Amani 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 .
by Charles Bockway and Erin McCoy2 viewsbreweriescraft-beerpodcastwest-virginiaamani-brewingmartinsburg - news
Big Timber logs onto beer success
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 BrilliantStream .
by Charles Bockway and Erin McCoy2 viewsbreweriescraft-beerpodcastwest-virginia - news
Weathered Ground at 4; a brewery with a message
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 BrilliantStream .
by Charles Bockway and Erin McCoy2 viewsbreweriescraft-beerpodcastwest-virginiaweathered-ground