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Fife Street announces new Putnam brewery
The owners of Charleston’s Fife Street Brewing announced that construction has begun on a new brewery project in Teays Valley, which is expected to open by October 15, 2026. With its 20-barrel brewhouse and 20 bbl and 40 bbl tanks,… Continue Reading… The post Fife Street announces new Putnam brewery appeared first on BrilliantStream .
by Charles Bockway and Erin McCoy1 viewbreweriescraft-beernewspodcastwest-virginiacharleston-wv - news
Jay Fox – Master of Fun
For years now, Jay Fox, head brewer at The Peddler, has proven himself to be one of West Virginia’s most capable and creative brewers. While he brews all popular beer styles with aplomb, he truly shines in the production of… Continue Reading… The post Jay Fox – Master of Fun appeared first on BrilliantStream .
by Charles Bockway and Erin McCoy3 viewscraft-beerpodcastwest-virginiabeer-festivalhuntingtonwvthe-peddler - news
Ross Williams – today’s beer influencer
Meet one of Charleston WV's most influential beer personalities: Ross Williams of Bad Shepherd Beer Co. The post Ross Williams – today’s beer influencer appeared first on BrilliantStream .
by Charles Bockway and Erin McCoy3 viewsbreweriescraft-beerpodcastwest-virginiacharleston-wvross-williams - news
Ursus Brew Works Opens
Ursus Brew Works is now open in Charleston, WV. Founder-owner-head brewer Jason Martin brings a wealth of brewing experience from the Washington-Baltimore metro area to West Virginia. Ursus becomes the third small brewery to locate in the heart of Charleston’s… Continue Reading… The post Ursus Brew Works Opens appeared first on BrilliantStream .
by Charles Bockway and Erin McCoy3 viewscraft-beerpodcastwest-virginiacharlestonwvwv-tourism - news
Craft Beer Industry Trends Review
We present thoughts and discussion of the top trends, influences, and movements that defined our West Virginia craft beer market and industry over the past year. The post Craft Beer Industry Trends Review appeared first on BrilliantStream .
by Charles Bockway and Erin McCoy3 viewscraft-beerpodcastreviewwest-virginia - news
Dallas Wolfe and High Ground Brewing
Dallas Wolfe opened High Ground Brewing in May, 2019, and it hit the ground running. Since that time, he’s established the brand as among the very best of West Virginia’s craft breweries. A lot has happened in the beer world… Continue Reading… The post Dallas Wolfe and High Ground Brewing appeared first on BrilliantStream .
by Charles Bockway and Erin McCoy3 viewsbreweriescraft-beerpodcastwest-virginia - news
We love Oktoberfest-style beers 2025
We love our Mäzens & Festbiers — especially those from West Virginia brewers. On this year’s Brilliant Stream Okktoberfest podcast we get you up to date with the tastiest West Virginia seasonal beers. Erin and Charles welcome back to the… Continue Reading… The post We love Oktoberfest-style beers 2025 appeared first on BrilliantStream .
by Charles Bockway and Erin McCoy3 viewscraft-beerfestivalspodcastwest-virginiabeer-festivaloktoberfest - news
Vera hop excitement hits West Virginia
West Virginia Beer Roads podcast visited Weathered Ground Brewery recently for a tasting and discussion of the new Vera hop. It’s a hop that’s exciting and a beauty. Interviewed are Alexa Long, who is the East Coast sales rep for… Continue Reading… The post Vera hop excitement hits West Virginia appeared first on BrilliantStream .
by Charles Bockway and Erin McCoy3 viewscraft-beernewspodcastwest-virginiavera-hopweathered-ground-brewery - news
Smitty and The Beverage Market
Michael “Smitty” Smith is a person who not only loves craft beer, but he also loves selling it. As a manager at one of the state’s leading craft beer distributors, Smitty is helping take craft to the next level in… Continue Reading… The post Smitty and The Beverage Market appeared first on BrilliantStream .
by Charles Bockway and Erin McCoy3 viewscraft-beerpodcastwest-virginiabeer-distributorcharleston-wv - news
Big career move for Jeff McKay
Jeff McKay, the founder and long-time proprietor of Huntington’s Summit Beer Station, says he is selling the bar and readying for a major career move. Hear all about it on Episode 99 of the West Virginia Beer Roads podcast. For… Continue Reading… The post Big career move for Jeff McKay appeared first on BrilliantStream .
by Charles Bockway and Erin McCoy3 viewscraft-beerpodcastwest-virginiahuntingtonwvsummit-beer-station - news
Köerber reports solid first year
Köerber Beer Co. is now entering its second year of brewing operations following a solid, steady parade of progress in its first year. While a lot of learning took place during year one, the brewery is clearly off to a… Continue Reading… The post Köerber reports solid first year appeared first on BrilliantStream .
by Charles Bockway and Erin McCoy3 viewsbreweriescraft-beerpodcastwest-virginiabarboursvillewv - news
Peterson keeps Fife Street Brewing strong
Fife Street Brewing is a powerhouse in the Charleston, WV, local beverage scene. Led by brewer Gil Peterson’s popular core ale styles, it always spices up its business with tasty seasonal offerings. The brewery menu in spring 2025 is no… Continue Reading… The post Peterson keeps Fife Street Brewing strong appeared first on BrilliantStream .
by Charles Bockway and Erin McCoy3 viewscraft-beerpodcastwest-virginia - news
Capitol Market shop does beer & wine well
Over 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 .
by Charles Bockway and Erin McCoy3 viewscider-mead-winecraft-beerpodcastwest-virginiacharleston-wv - news
Austin Weser talks West Virginia beer
Probably 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 .
by Charles Bockway and Erin McCoy3 viewsbreweriescraft-beerpodcastwest-virginiamorgantownwv - news
Holiday season at Bullock Distillery is special
Are 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 .
by Charles Bockway and Erin McCoy3 viewsappalachiacraft-beerdistilleriespodcastwest-virginiabourbon - news
Roundtable Discussion on WV Beer
Another 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 .
by Charles Bockway and Erin McCoy3 viewscraft-beerpodcastwest-virginiacharleston-wvhuntington - news
Charleston Nano puts candy in beer
An 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 .
by Charles Bockway and Erin McCoy3 viewsbreweriescraft-beerpodcastwest-virginiacandy-beercharleston-wv - news
Masters of sours, expansion planned
Today, 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 .
by Charles Bockway and Erin McCoy3 viewsbreweriescraft-beerpodcastwest-virginia - news
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 McCoy3 viewsbreweriescraft-beerpodcastwest-virginiacraft-beer-tourism - news
Talking beer distributing with Dakota Farmer
It’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 .
by Charles Bockway and Erin McCoy3 viewscraft-beerpodcastwest-virginia - 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
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
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
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