These 12 Awesome Breweries in West Virginia Are Worth a Visit

Looking for great beer? West Virginia has plenty of local options for you. Check out these breweries that call the Mountain State home.

1. Charleston Brewing Company

Definitely try the Raj at this Charleston brewery that’s housed in the same building as Black Sheep Burrito in downtown Charleston.

2. Wheeling Brewing Company

Located in the historic Centre Market district in downtown Wheeling, this brewery gets 5-star reviews. Visitors say there’s great beer and a great atmosphere.

3. Morgantown Brewing Company

Great beer and reviewers like the outdoor seating at this Morgantown brewery. They also recommend the beer bread.

4. Lost River Brewing Company

Reviewers say the black ale is a standout at this Wardensville brewery. They also recommend the food, specifically the pulled pork sandwich and hushpuppies.

5. Northend Tavern and Brewery

Reviewers call it a dive bar with a family atmosphere and great brews. One reviewer says the red amber ale is worth making the trip for.

6. Stumptown Ales

One reviewer called this Davis brewery a beer-drinker’s brewery with high standards. It got 5-star reviews.

7. Bridge Brew Works

One reviewer said they were surprised by the excellent quality of this Fayetteville brewery.

8. Chestnut Brew Works

This Morgantown brewer gets mostly excellent reviews. One reviewer said their Halleck Pale Ale is "HANDS-DOWN my favorite beer in the world."

9. Greenbrier Valley Brewing Company

Reviewers give this place 5-star reviews and say it has good beer and a friendly staff. Try the Mothman if you can.

10. Big Timber Brewery

Reviewers say the beer is affordable and good at this Elkins brewery.

11. Mountain State Brewing Company

Try the Miner’s Daughter Oatmeal Stout from this Thomas brewery. They also have live music and a great atmosphere, according to reviewers.

12. Blackwater Brewing

There’s a cozy fireplace, fantastic oatmeal stout and good service at this Davis brewery, according to reviewers.

Have you ever tried the beer at these local breweries? Which one was your favorite? Let me know in the comments if I left out any brewery.