The 2010 Spring Feast-of-Ales THURSDAY NIGHT SESSION is now officially SOLD OUT.

There is still space available for the Wednesday Night Session, but they are going quickly. Please call 304.292.1888 to make your reservation for Wednesday Night now before they are all gone.

We have also started a waiting list for those who would like to attend but can not make it on Wednesday. In the case of cancellations, people on the waiting list will get first priority to fill the open spots,

If you have reservations for Thursday, but would like to switch to Wednesday, just call and let us know.

Official Fest-of-Ales After Dinner Party

WVCBAS invites you to attend the official after dinner party at Morgantown Brewing Company on both Wednesday and Thursday nights.

Everyone who attends the Feast-of-Ales will receive a gift certificate good for either a free pint of their choice of Morgantown Brewing Co. Handcrafted Beer or a Free Morgantown Brewing Co. Beer Sampler courtesy of Morgantown Brewing Co. and WV Craft Beer Appreciation Society.

Take advantage of this chance to enjoy some of the finest locally made beverages that WV has to offer!

Due to the fantastic response to this dinner, we have decided to expand it to TWO NIGHTS!

The 2010 Spring Feast-of-Ales will now take place on both Wednesday, March 24 & Thursday, March 25.

As of Saturday Night (less than one week after we began taking reservations) we only had 3 seats left for Thursday night, so if you want to attend on Thursday, you need to make your reservation ASAP.

We also want to take a moment to thank the following businesses for helping make The 2010 Spring Feast-of-Ales happen.

Richwood Grill

Morgantown Brewing Company

Rouge Ales

Starr Hill Brewing Co.

Great Lakes Brewing Co.

Jo's Globe

We also have to give a huge thank you to Rich Ireland for volunteering his time to come to Morgantown to make this event extra sprecial

Join Chef Marion Ohlinger (Owner and Executive Chef of Richwood Grill), and Rich Ireland (Beer Writer and BJCP Certified Beer Judge) and the West Virginia Craft Beer Appreciation Society as they lead us on a culinary journey that will delight your senses and tantalize your palate. Chef Ohlinger and Mr. Ireland have prepared a seven course tapas style meal and expertly paired a world class craft beer with each course.

This should be coming to WV soon.

Inspired by the mystery of the ancient Mayan “Long Count” round calendar, Stevens Point Brewery’s brewmasters have created 2012 Black Ale, a dark, robust brew to satisfy beer lovers’ tastes any day of the year.

2012 Black Ale will be introduced at retail on March 1, 2010 – or 12.19.17.2.14, according to the Long Count calendar method. It will be available year-round in 6-packs of 12-ounce longneck bottles and kegs wherever Point beers are sold.

Inspiration comes in many forms, according to Joe Martino, Stevens Point Brewery Managing Partner, in this case from the public fascination – and apprehension – associated with the Mayan calendar, which ends abruptly in 2012 after more than 5,000 years.

“Some doomsayers think it will bring the end of time; others say the world will experience a new beginning,” Martino said. “One thing we do know is 2012 Black Ale will intrigue ale lovers as much as the Mayan calendar intrigues archaeologists, astronomers and doomsday prophets. It’s the right beer to enjoy as we contemplate what may happen after December 21, 2012.”