West Virginia Beer Roads

A lot is happening at Screech Owl Brewing in Preston County, WV. This majority woman-owned brewery is making big advances in production and in sales as it expands its market across West Virginia and western Maryland. West Virginia Beer Roads… Continue Reading… The post Screech Owl Brewing advances in market appeared first on BrilliantStream .

Swilled Dog Hard Cider has come a long way in a relatively short time. Growing from a tiny locally-focused garage cidery in 2016 to a mid-sized, regional competitor today, the company shows it has what it takes to succeed in… Continue Reading… The post Swilled Dog masters cider, takes on spirits appeared first on BrilliantStream .

UPDATED 12/20/21: Bullock Grand Opening article link Charleston’s newest distillery recently received its final state permits and distilling is ready to begin. Our hosts Erin and Charles interview Tighe Bullock and Scott Ferris from The Bullock Distillery on Episode 31… Continue Reading… The post The Bullock Distillery Update appeared first on BrilliantStream .

One thing you could never say about Berkeley Springs Brewing Company is that they lack creativity and experimentation. These brewery strengths will be even more evident as BSBC advances its production and distribution with its new American Canning equipment. Add… Continue Reading… The post Tea beer, seltzer, kombucha join Kolsch, IPAs on brewery menu appeared first on BrilliantStream .

Legislation currently before the West Virginia Legislature has the potential to give us some of the most progressive beverage alcohol regulation in the nation. House Bill 2025 is the crux of the effort. Sure it needs more work, but it… Continue Reading… The post Can we be the best in the nation appeared first on BrilliantStream .

Sophisticated Hound Brewing Company has become an anchor in downtown Princeton’s Mercer Street Grassroots District. The brewery’s success in attracting a crowd every week produces business for it and for the other small businesses in the district, which is described… Continue Reading… The post Building brewery success in southern West Virginia appeared first on BrilliantStream .

For anyone interested in the business of brewing in West Virginia, this interview with folks at Greenbrier Valley Brewing provides you a super inside look over the past year. It’s pretty amazing what all this brewery had to endure —… Continue Reading… The post Greenbrier Valley Brewing operations update appeared first on BrilliantStream .

We veer into wine county for this episode of West Virginia Beer Roads with an interview of long-time WV wine columnist John Brown. Brown has been writing about the West Virginia wine market since the 1980s. He has a wealth… Continue Reading… The post State of the West Virginia wine market appeared first on BrilliantStream .

A panel of knowledgeable beer enthusiasts join for a Roundtable session on the current state of West Virginia beer at the end of 2020 and heading into 2021. They make observations on things that are going very well and on… Continue Reading… The post 2020-2021 WV Beer Market Review appeared first on BrilliantStream .

In a little more than three and a half years, Greg and Megan Whiting have taken the amazing Hightower Brewing Company from a tiny start-up on an out-of-the-way hilltop in Appalachian Ohio and established it as one of the very… Continue Reading… The post The amazing Hightower Brewing Company appeared first on BrilliantStream .

West Virginia Beer Roads Roundtable looks at deficiencies in the state’s beverage alcohol policy structure and how they are harming bars, restaurants, brewers and other alcohol producers. Jeff McKay, proprietor of Huntington’s Summit Beer Station, leads the panel of experts… Continue Reading… The post WV alcohol policy issues addressed appeared first on BrilliantStream .

Six West Virginia brewers gathered to pick their favorite beer–food pairings for this Thanksgiving. Each also expresses the things they are most thankful for this year, and each sends out their biggest wish for the world. If you need an… Continue Reading… The post Thanksgiving Beers and Wishes appeared first on BrilliantStream .

Even in the midst of a tough business environment, opportunities are expanding at Short Story Brewing Company in Rivesville. This year, the brewery has added a beer canning operation and greatly expanded its outdoor serving spaces. And they continue to… Continue Reading… The post Business expands at Short Story Brewing appeared first on BrilliantStream .

Polite, mild-mannered Cody Cheesebrough and company aren’t afraid to show their exotic and crazy side. In the roughly two and a half years that Cody and partner Chris DeFazio have owned Morgantown Brewing Company, they’ve let a real zymurlogical freak… Continue Reading… The post Morgantown Brewing prospers with exotic and crazy beer attitude appeared first on BrilliantStream .

On Episode 019 of West Virginia Beer Roads you visit with Ben Burton of The Pallet Bar in Teays Valley to get the inside scoop on how they’ve turned this place into one of the state’s premier craft beer bars.… Continue Reading… The post The Pallet Bar and WV beer tasting appeared first on BrilliantStream .

The co-founders and owners of Parkersburg Brewing Company join us for Episode 18 of West Virginia Beer Roads. Dan Curtis and Walt Owens reveal a whole lot of new stuff during this interview that gives insight as to where this… Continue Reading… The post Parkersburg Brewing breaks new ground appeared first on BrilliantStream .

Episode 17 of West Virginia Beer Roads covers the topic of beer can label art at several West Virginia breweries. The collaborations in beer don’t end with the brewhouse but extend all the way to package design. Breweries are working… Continue Reading… The post Beer Can Label Art in WV appeared first on BrilliantStream .

On Episode 16 of West Virginia Beer Roads, our tasting panel samples five Oktoberfest beers from West Virginia breweries. We give you the lowdown on the style and the flavor characteristics of each beer we tried. Special Guest: Chris Brown,… Continue Reading… The post 016 – We taste WV Oktoberfest beers appeared first on BrilliantStream .

On Episode 15 of West Virginia Beer Roads, two West Virginia breweries tell us why they are participating in the national Black is Beautiful collaboration beer project. Aryn and Sam Fonda of Weathered Ground Brewery and Drew Hetzer and Jay… Continue Reading… The post 015 – WV joins Black is Beautiful collaboration appeared first on BrilliantStream .

Sam Fonda, co-founder and brewing guru at Weathered Ground Brewery in Cool Ridge, WV, gives us the inside scoop on summer beer and all the new stuff he’s brewing. On Episode 14 of West Virginia Beer Roads, Fonda discusses summer… Continue Reading… The post 014 – Sam Fonda discusses summer beer appeared first on BrilliantStream .

A whole new concept in craft beer retail begins with the opening of The Pitch, a new sports bar and restaurant at the Shawnee Sports Complex in Institute, near Charleston, WV. On this West Virginia Beer Roads podcast episode you’ll… Continue Reading… The post 013 – The Pitch brings more Stumptown to Kanawha County appeared first on BrilliantStream .

From its beginnings in 2013, Chestnut Brew Works has accomplished so much under the leadership of founder Bill Rittenour. Today, Bill is regarded as one of the most respected, knowledgable, and insightful brewers in the state. Hear him reveal his… Continue Reading… The post 012 – Bill Rittenour talks Chestnut Brew Works appeared first on BrilliantStream .

The COVID-19 emergency is a tough road for so many small businesses. Today, West Virginia Beer Roads visits with Aryn Fonda of Weathered Ground Brewery in Cool Ridge and Matt Kwasniewski of Big Timber Brewing in Elkins to see how… Continue Reading… The post 011 – Big Timber and Weathered Ground hanging in during the COVID-19 emergency appeared first on BrilliantStream .

Brewing education is the topic of this podcast. The Roundtable crew talks with Michael Parsons about the new Brewing Technology Program at BridgeValley Community and Technical College in Montgomery, WV. Learn about the role of brewing education at the college… Continue Reading… The post 010 – Roundtable talk on Brewing Education appeared first on BrilliantStream .

Episode 009 of West Virginia Beer Roads explores the challenges of growth as Greenbrier Valley Brewing Company moves aggressively toward becoming the state’s largest brewery in annual sales. We talk with owner Bill Heckel and two key crew members (Brian… Continue Reading… The post 009 – Greenbrier Valley taking West Va. beer to new places, new heights appeared first on BrilliantStream .