I found this article via Facebook, and it reminded me of some comments both on the forum here at WVCBAS.com and on the email list for my local Homebrew Club. Why is it that Brewpubs (or Bars, or Resturants) tend to have either excellent beer or excellent food, but rarely do they have both. Obvoiusly this is not just a local problem, because the NY Times ran a story about it a few months back.

I also feel that I need to add that Morgantown Brewing Co. may be one of those rare treats that have...

All of us have beer to thank for Thanksgiving. Yes, you read that right! If it were not for man’s love of beer, the first Thanksgiving (as we know it) would have never even taken place. When the Mayflower set sail for the “New World," among its most important cargo were the kegs of ale that were to sustain passenger and crew until they reached a suitable spot near northern Virginia. (The religiously fundamental Pilgrims saw no evil in a pint of ale, so we can't blame them for the...

 

For centuries, beer and food have been enjoyed together as part of the good life. The grain-based nature of beer makes it a food in itself, and the huge range of flavors, aromas and textures makes it a perfect match for nearly any kind of food, from a handmade sausage to the most luxurious gourmet dish. Choosing beers and foods that enhance one another means paying attention to the gustatory qualities of both. We have some suggestions we hope will make your experience more enjoyable and...