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Wineries, breweries, and distilleries in West Virginia have become popular and memorable tourism destinations for visitors seeking authentic local experiences. Travelers can sip handcrafted wines at scenic West Virginia wineries, sample unique craft beers at vibrant local breweries, and discover small-batch spirits at welcoming distilleries nestled in the Appalachian hills.

A craft beer waits a thirsty patron at a West Virginia brewery.

Second craft beverage summit on tap for Oct. 23 in Fairmont

October 8, 2019 by Bianca Bosworth

The Robert C. Byrd Institute and the West Virginia Food-and-Farm Coalition will present the second “Craft: A Farm-to-Bottle Summit” Oct. 23 in Fairmont, West Virginia. To maintain momentum in the emerging craft-beverage economy, the summit has been established to support the production of sodas, teas, beers, wines, and spirits, according to Bill Woodrum, RCBI director … Read more

Wineries, Breweries, and Distilleries

Brewery’s “Giving Tap” to benefit Greenbrier Valley non-profits

December 23, 2017 by David Sibray

The Greenbrier Valley Brewing Co. has designated a “Giving Tap” program in its tap room near Lewisburg, West Virginia, proceeds from which will be provided to 12 regional non-profits through 2018. According to Lisa Stansell, marketing manager for the brewery located off U.S. 219 in Maxwellton, one tap will be chosen each month, and 20 … Read more

Grave of the Greenbrier Ghost, Zona Heaster Shue

Wineries, Breweries, and Distilleries

W.Va. brewery names new beer after famous local ghost

May 16, 2017 by David Sibray

Officials at the Greenbrier Valley Brewing Company announced today the unveiling of a new beer created in honor of the legendary ghost of Zona Heaster Shue, the “Greenbrier Ghost,” testimony about which led to a murder conviction in 1897. Zona’s Revenge Wit, a wheat-based beer, or witbier, is the fourth beer the brewery has named … Read more

Iconic “Almost Heaven” swing added to Cedar Creek State Park in central West Virginia

Monongahela National Forest seeks conservation proposals in five West Virginia counties

Seneca Rocks draws excited new crowds to West Virginia’s Monongahela National Forest

Partnership to enhance more than 500 miles of Monongahela National Forest trails

WVU School of Nursing to host to free day camp for high school students

Vision impairment can be manageable, says a West Virginia University professor

Applications open for West Virginia First small business growth program

Biologists in West Virginia warn the public to leave young wildlife alone

Origin of the name “Pickle Street” remains a central West Virginia mystery

49th annual Vandalia Gathering celebrates old-time and bluegrass music at state capital

Few may recall 1779 Pauley massacre fought in the shadow of East River Mountain

The house that vanished overnight: West Virginia’s Neerly House haunting

Here’s why fishing records are being broken more often now in West Virginia

South Branch ends mourning dove permits; controlled hunt begin at Stonewall Jackson

John Terry catches record-breaking tiger trout in lake at Seneca State Forest

Gravel, bikepacking network connects towns across Monongahela National Forest region

Wineries, Breweries, and Distilleries

Second craft beverage summit on tap for Oct. 23 in Fairmont

Brewery’s “Giving Tap” to benefit Greenbrier Valley non-profits

W.Va. brewery names new beer after famous local ghost