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We learn how Bridge Brew Works' experience in Fayetteville, WV, keeps both the business concept and the beer fresh and enjoyable.

The Bullock Distillery in Charleston WV offers some of the most flavorful cocktails you'll find anywhere. Listen to its storyas told by Sales Manager Royce Tanner.

Rich Ireland was a pioneer in West Virginia’s craft beer media, both as a newspaper columnist and podcaster. More than any other one person, he got me interested in getting involved with the nascent West Virginia craft beer industry. As… Continue Reading… The post Reminiscing with Rich Ireland appeared first on BrilliantStream.

Over the past decade, no other West Virginia craft brewery has had the market impact of Big Timber Brewing in Elkins. And they’re still on a roll. Head Brewer Matt Kwasniewski says this past year has been their best ever… Continue Reading… The post Big Timber in Summer 2026 appeared first on BrilliantStream.

The owners of Charleston’s Fife Street Brewing announced that construction has begun on a new brewery project in Hurricane-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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Every autumn we craft beer lovers get a hankering for pumpkin beer. Whether all of them have actual pumpkin in them or not is debatable. However, these pumpkin pie spiced brews definitely have a place at your fall-foods dinner table… Continue Reading… The post The Pumpkin Beer Podcast 2025 appeared first on BrilliantStream.

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.

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.

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.

The West Virginia Beer Roads crew dropped into Short Story Brewing Charleston to record another episode of its Roundtable podcast. For the Roundtable, topics can be just about anything craft beer related. Our guest commentator for this Roundtable session is… Continue Reading… The post Roundtable talks WV beer appeared first on BrilliantStream.