January 22, 2011 by Rich Ireland

Every now and then I get the timing just about right… On Thursday evening I walked into the Boulevard Tavern to get a quick tipple after my nightly “urban hike”; something I do regularly with friends for exercise. I bellied up to the bar and as always, I was met with big smile from Kelly my favorite happy-hour bartend-ess in WV. We go back many years.

Kelly knew by the look on my face that I spotted something yummy in the cooler. It was....

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1/18/2011

CHARLESTON, W.Va.-Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today announced the selection of Ron Moats to serve as Commissioner of the West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Administration (WVABCA), replacing Dallas Staples. Mr. Moats’ appointment is effective immediately.

“I appreciate the time and work Dallas completed while at WVABCA and wish him well,” said Gov. Tomblin. 

Prior to his appointment, Mr. Moats served as Assistant Director at the West Virginia Lottery. Moats also lead a...

Come on out to Morgantown Brewing Company and join us November 6th at 11 AM for the American Homebrewers Association's 12th Annual Learn To Homebrew Day!

Learn to Homebrew Day (formerly known as Teach a Friend to Homebrew Day) was established by the American Homebrewers Association (AHA) in 1999 to enable people interested in beer and homebrewing to learn how to brew. Learn to Homebrew Day occurs annually on the first Saturday in November, when homebrewers around the world are encouraged...

Barley to Beer Class to be offered by WVU at Morgantown Brewing Co.

Barley to Beer is designed to teach students about the history and complexities of beer and beer brewing. In addition the course is set up to educate students about alcohol and its effect on the body, and the impact and influence of beer and the beer industry on US society. Barley to beer is also designed to promote responsible drinking and healthy choices in the WVU student population. The goal of the course is to develop...