West Virginia Beer Roads

Hosted by Charles Bockway & Erin McCoy

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100

Latest episode

May 2026

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EN-US

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All about craft beer from a West Virginia perspective

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May 6, 202650 min

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… <a class="di-continue-reading" href="https://brilliantstream.com/2026/05/jay-fox-master-of-fun/"> Continue Reading…</a> The post <a href="https://brilliantstream.com/2026/05/jay-fox-master-of-fun/">Jay Fox – Master of Fun</a> appeared first on <a href="https://brilliantstream.com">BrilliantStream</a>.

April 16, 202654 min

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 <a href="https://brilliantstream.com/2026/04/ross-todays-beer-influencer/">Ross Williams – today’s beer influencer</a> appeared first on <a href="https://brilliantstream.com">BrilliantStream</a>.

March 12, 202644 min

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… <a class="di-continue-reading" href="https://brilliantstream.com/2026/03/ursus-brew-works-opens/"> Continue Reading…</a> The post <a href="https://brilliantstream.com/2026/03/ursus-brew-works-opens/">Ursus Brew Works Opens</a> appeared first on <a href="https://brilliantstream.com">BrilliantStream</a>.

January 1, 20261 hr 8 min

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 <a href="https://brilliantstream.com/2026/01/craft-beer-industry-trends-review/">Craft Beer Industry Trends Review</a> appeared first on <a href="https://brilliantstream.com">BrilliantStream</a>.

November 5, 202548 min

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… <a class="di-continue-reading" href="https://brilliantstream.com/2025/11/dallas-wolfe-and-high-ground-brewing/"> Continue Reading…</a> The post <a href="https://brilliantstream.com/2025/11/dallas-wolfe-and-high-ground-brewing/">Dallas Wolfe and High Ground Brewing</a> appeared first on <a href="https://brilliantstream.com">BrilliantStream</a>.

October 9, 20251 hr 5 min

The Pumpkin Beer Podcast 2025

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… <a class="di-continue-reading" href="https://brilliantstream.com/2025/10/the-pumpkin-beer-podcast-2025/"> Continue Reading…</a> The post <a href="https://brilliantstream.com/2025/10/the-pumpkin-beer-podcast-2025/">The Pumpkin Beer Podcast 2025</a> appeared first on <a href="https://brilliantstream.com">BrilliantStream</a>.

September 17, 202552 min

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… <a class="di-continue-reading" href="https://brilliantstream.com/2025/09/we-love-oktoberfest-style-beers-2025/"> Continue Reading…</a> The post <a href="https://brilliantstream.com/2025/09/we-love-oktoberfest-style-beers-2025/">We love Oktoberfest-style beers 2025</a> appeared first on <a href="https://brilliantstream.com">BrilliantStream</a>.

September 11, 202545 min

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… <a class="di-continue-reading" href="https://brilliantstream.com/2025/09/vera-hop-excitement-hits-west-virginia/"> Continue Reading…</a> The post <a href="https://brilliantstream.com/2025/09/vera-hop-excitement-hits-west-virginia/">Vera hop excitement hits West Virginia</a> appeared first on <a href="https://brilliantstream.com">BrilliantStream</a>.

August 14, 202543 min

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… <a class="di-continue-reading" href="https://brilliantstream.com/2025/08/smitty-and-the-beverage-market/"> Continue Reading…</a> The post <a href="https://brilliantstream.com/2025/08/smitty-and-the-beverage-market/">Smitty and The Beverage Market</a> appeared first on <a href="https://brilliantstream.com">BrilliantStream</a>.

July 28, 202557 min

Roundtable talks WV beer

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… <a class="di-continue-reading" href="https://brilliantstream.com/2025/07/roundtable-talks-wv-beer/"> Continue Reading…</a> The post <a href="https://brilliantstream.com/2025/07/roundtable-talks-wv-beer/">Roundtable talks WV beer</a> appeared first on <a href="https://brilliantstream.com">BrilliantStream</a>.