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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
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 McCoy2 viewscraft-beernewspodcastroundtablewest-virginiacharleston-wv - 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
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 McCoy2 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 McCoy2 viewsbreweriescraft-beerpodcastwest-virginiabrewery-review - 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 McCoy2 viewscraft-beerpodcastwest-virginia - 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 McCoy2 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 McCoy2 viewscraft-beerpodcastwest-virginiahuntingtonwvsummit-beer-station - 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 McCoy2 viewsappalachiacraft-beerpodcastwest-virginiacharleston-wv - 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
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 McCoy2 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 McCoy2 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 McCoy2 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 McCoy2 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 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
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 McCoy2 viewscraft-beerpodcastwest-virginiaoktoberfest - 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
What you should know about Craft Malt
You 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 .
by Charles Bockway and Erin McCoy2 viewsappalachiapodcastwest-virginiacraft-malt - 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
Jeff McKay on craft beer bar success
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by Charles Bockway and Erin McCoy2 viewscraft-beerpodcastwest-virginiahuntingtonwvsummit-beer-station
