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WVPB News Brittany Patterson,

Mountain State Mead Makers Provide a Taste of Appalachia

Mountain Dragon Mazery co-founders Ruthann Smith and Tom Maltby began making honey wine — or mead — more than two decades ago as a way to marry their love…

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WVPB News Eric Douglas,

Craft Brewers Work With Farmers For Unique Ingredients

Craft breweries are popping up all over the region. In West Virginia alone, there are 27 breweries and three quarters of them opened in the last five…

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Raft of New Laws to Take Effect Friday

West Virginia will make life easier for craft brewers, many chemical tank owners and people who want to teach without a formal education background under…

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WVPB News Ashton Marra,

Tomblin Signs Two Bills Promoting Tourism in W.Va.

Gov. Tomblin was joined by members of the state Legislature, Division of Tourism representatives and craft brewers from around the state for the…

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