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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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