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Family brings Köerber Beer to WV market
Arguably 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 .
by Charles Bockway and Erin McCoy3 viewscraft-beernewspodcastwest-virginiabarboursvillewv - news
Top 10 Breweries with Best Outdoor Patios in Orange County
We've journeyed all over Orange County to compile a list of craft breweries with the top outdoor patios. We factored in size, quality, beer, food, activities and VIBE.
by stephzinger5 views2024orange-countystephanie-metzingerbeerbootleggers-brewerybrewery - 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
Highland Brewing Gaelic Ale Review
While actually visiting a local brewery or distillery is always welcome during our travels to new places, the next best thing is bringing back some boozy beverages to enjoy at home. The topic of today’s review just happens to be one of those purchases… Highland Brewing of Ashville, […]
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Upland Brewing Teddy Bear Kisses Russian Imperial Stout Review
We should call this a “Mystery Review” because we have no idea how this beer landed in our beer fridge. This isn’t a complaint, particularly if this beer turns out to be a tasty one, but it’s nice to know where things came from. I mean, what if […]
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Celebrating Summit’s 10th Year
In 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 .
by Charles Bockway and Erin McCoy3 viewscraft-beernewspodcastwest-virginia - 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 McCoy3 viewsbreweriescraft-beerpodcastwest-virginiaelkinswvwv-tourism - news
Dogfish Head Mandarin and Mango Crush Ale Review
We’re headed back to Milton, Delaware on today’s video with a review of the latest tasty sounding beer from the fine folks at Dogfish Head. Mandarin and Mango Crush Ale is it’s name and it sure sounds like a tasty one! Here’s what Dogfish Head has to say […]
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Roundtable at Charleston’s East End Pub
We 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 .
by Charles Bockway and Erin McCoy3 viewscraft-beernewspodcastroundtablewest-virginiacharleston-wv - news
From Bad Beer to Exceptional Pints : Rise Up
I've been drinking beer for the better part of 3 decades and thinking more critically about what's in my glass for the last 10 or so, examining the context as much as the contents as it were, occasionally traipsing into philosophy while still operating as the low-key drunk that I am. I have scored thousands of pints in video and the written word, some in as short as a few sentences and others as long as is way past what any sane person would consider necessary for a beer, always with an eye to style and truth in advertising when it comes to what I encounter . I've led with my heart, held grudges and soft spots in my soul at the same time and tried to always seek the good in every beer I encounter ...even when that isn't possible... What all this preamble is getting to is that after all this time, as I seek more balance and even more value for the things I have in my day-to-day life, I wonder why some of the beers we see hit the market even bother existing? Why do s
by noreply@blogger.com (Pints with Polk)6 viewsbad-beerbeerbeer-blogcraft-beerexceptional-beergood-beer - news
Zed’s Ireland Style Dry Stout + Salted Carmel Review
On today’s tasting at The Murder Table we’re trying two brew’s from Zed’s Beer in Marlton, NJ. One is their Ireland Style Dry Stout and the other is a Salted Carmel. When these beers were purchased at a NJ farmer’s market last fall, we were told that mixing […]
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In defence of Drinking alone at a bar
If, for some reason, you’d like to have this blog post read to you instead of reading it, you can listen to Episode 76 of the Beer and Bullshit podcast, below. Drinking alone at a bar is much maligned in fiction. The clichéd trope usually features our hero, beaten down by the world, having … Continue reading In defence of Drinking alone at a bar →
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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 McCoy3 viewsbreweriescraft-beerpodcastwest-virginiaweathered-ground - news
That Beer Buzz...
There is almost no better vibe in the world than when you're having a couple beers and that magical warm and fuzzy feeling kicks in. Be it after 1, 2, or more beers, we all have a sweet spot for when everything is right in the world and you just drift along for a little while in your happiness. You're not quite drunk, not quite sober, but existing in a beautiful place known as the Beer Buzz. It's a real art form finding the right spot, knowing when to say when and when to say just one more, a delicate balance of slow sipping and quick chugging, sprinkled in with some laughs and a smile growing across your face. I took a couple of quick polls on social media last week and found that the vast majority of folks (over 75%) who are with me for this weirdly beer centric trip I'm on seemed to agree that 3 to 4 beers was that very place to be when it came to the best feelings, the place where it's just right. I'll admit that I thought more people would lean into the old 2-B
by noreply@blogger.com (Pints with Polk)5 viewsbeerbeer-buzzbeer-drinkercraft-beerdrinkingdrunk - news
Beer Zen - Nickel Brook Brewing Double Headstock
Yesterday I stopped in at Nickel Brook Brewing in Burlington after work and was lucky enough to get to try their newest release, the 9.5% Double Headstock Imperial IPA, while also spending some time chatting with Founder John Romano about the state of the beer business in general and reminiscing about the years that seem to have flown by since we first met. I've been a fan of this OG Ontario craft brewer for many years, getting to know the people that work there only reinforced that feeling and when I heard this particular beer was coming out, it brought back a wave of nostalgia from when I first started trying all these "weird" beers back in 2014/15. Up until the end of 2014, I was a dedicated macro beer drinker, the cheaper the better. It was about volume, not quality and I was adept at finding the best deals to deliver the quickest trip to getting drunk. As I started to wander around into craft beer, I was taken aback by the bitterness of IPAs, it threw me
by noreply@blogger.com (Pints with Polk)5 viewsbeerburlingtoncraft-beerdouble-headstockheadstockimperial-ipa - news
Bennett makes big impact in craft market
When 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 .
by Charles Bockway and Erin McCoy3 viewscider-mead-winecraft-beerpodcastwest-virginialewisburgwv - 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 McCoy3 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
WV breweries often a family affair
When 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 .
by Charles Bockway and Erin McCoy3 viewscraft-beerpodcastwest-virginia - news
WV Beer Roads tumbles into the pumpkin patch
With 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 .
by Charles Bockway and Erin McCoy2 viewscraft-beerpodcastreviewfall-beerpumpkin-beer - news
Oktoberfest 2023 Beer Tasting
Get 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 .
by Charles Bockway and Erin McCoy2 viewscraft-beerfestivalspodcastoktoberfest - 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
Charleston Nano anniversary podcast
We 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 .
by Charles Bockway and Erin McCoy3 viewscraft-beerpodcastwest-virginiacharleston-nano-brewerycharleston-wv - news
Catching up on craft beer with Jeff McKay
One 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 .
by Charles Bockway and Erin McCoy3 viewscraft-beerpodcastwest-virginiahuntingtonwvsummit-beer-station