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A mission to Jackie O’s Brewery
Beer 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 .
by Charles Bockway and Erin McCoy3 viewsappalachiacraft-beerpodcastroad-tripsjackie-o-s-breweryohio - news
Talking with Jamie at Short Story Brewing
Charleston, 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 .
by Charles Bockway and Erin McCoy3 viewsappalachiacraft-beerpodcastwest-virginiacharleston-wv - news
Abolitionist keeps its lineup funky and fun
It 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 .
by Charles Bockway and Erin McCoy3 viewscraft-beerpodcastwest-virginia - news
Hear what Fife’s Peterson has to say
This 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 .
by Charles Bockway and Erin McCoy3 viewscraft-beerpodcastwest-virginiacharleston-wvfife-street-brewing - 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 McCoy3 viewsbreweriescraft-beerpodcastwest-virginiaweathered-ground-brewery - news
Catching up with Ross at Bad Shepherd
Head 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 .
by Charles Bockway and Erin McCoy3 viewscraft-beerpodcastwest-virginiabad-shepherd-beercharleston-wv - news
The Tap brings bold beer to the burbs
This 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 .
by Charles Bockway and Erin McCoy3 viewscraft-beerpodcastwest-virginiasaint-albans-wvthe-tap - 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 McCoy3 viewsbreweriescraft-beerpodcastwest-virginia - 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 McCoy3 viewsbreweriescraft-beernewspodcastwest-virginia - news
Oktoberfest Beers from West Virginia
The 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 .
by Charles Bockway and Erin McCoy3 viewscraft-beerpodcastwest-virginiaoktoberfest - news
A Thought On High ABV Beers
One thing I often tend to notice is that there are a good amount of people that prefer to drink higher ABV beers as we approach the colder months, beers like the Imperial stouts and barley wines start showing up and people start to enjoy them, especially at some of the fall and winter beer festivals. I, myself, tend to enjoy all types of beers year-round, even the larger ABV ones so I often find this interesting. Are people doing this because they just like these beers in colder months as they can add warmth or is it just because they have become trained to expect and drink these often at this time of year because this is when many of the breweries release them? Having a space where I can store some of these bigger beers allows me to build a collection that I can enjoy year-round, but it has never been a seasonal thing for me. Now I am not saying I will crack a 15% ABV in the middle of a hot summer day, but sitting out on a summer night having a nice stout and stogie is a pleasant expe
by noreply@blogger.com (Rod J)3 viewsbeercraft-beerhigh-abvhigh-abv-beer - 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 McCoy3 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
Little Animals makes mammoth beer impact
There’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 .
by Charles Bockway and Erin McCoy3 viewsappalachiacraft-beerpodcastroad-tripsjohnson-citylittle-animals - 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 McCoy3 viewsbreweriescraft-beernewspodcastwest-virginiachestnut-brew-works - news
Jeff McKay on craft beer bar success
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by Charles Bockway and Erin McCoy3 viewscraft-beerpodcastwest-virginiahuntingtonwvsummit-beer-station - 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 McCoy3 viewsbreweriescraft-beerpodcastwest-virginiabig-draft-brewingwhite-sulphur-springs-wv - news
Podcast with Fife Street Brewing owners
The 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 .
by Charles Bockway and Erin McCoy3 viewscraft-beerpodcastwest-virginiacharleston-wvfife-street-brewing - news
Gore realizes dream at Fermata Brewing
When 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 .
by Charles Bockway and Erin McCoy3 viewsappalachiacraft-beerpodcastambridgefermata-brewingpittsburgh - news
Johnson provides legislation update
While 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 .
by Charles Bockway and Erin McCoy3 viewscraft-beernewspodcastwest-virginiabeer-legislation - news
Welcome Gil Peterson to Charleston WV
Ever 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 .
by Charles Bockway and Erin McCoy3 viewscraft-beerpodcastwest-virginiafife-street-brewing - 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 McCoy3 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 McCoy3 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 McCoy3 viewsbreweriescraft-beerpodcastwest-virginiaamani-brewingmartinsburg