Breweries with the most highly ranked beers in West Virginia
In a world where just a small number of massive companies dominate the beer market, sipping on a brew created close to home can be all the more satisfying.
The last decade has seen an explosion of breweries that operate on a smaller scale and offer a wider, and sometimes more experimental, selection of beer. While craft beer often has a higher price tag than your average domestic beer, consumers are clearly willing to pay more: In 2020, craft beer accounted for almost a quarter of the U.S. retail beer market.
Stacker compiled a list of the breweries with the most beers ranked in the top 30 in West Virginia using data from BeerAdvocate. Any ties were broken by the highest-ranking beer. Continue reading to find out which West Virginia breweries have the tastiest offerings.
#9. North End Tavern & Brewery
- Highest ranked beers in West Virginia:
--- #29. Roedy's Red (American Amber / Red Ale)
#8. Morgantown Brewing Company
- Highest ranked beers in West Virginia:
--- #28. Alpha Blonde (American Blonde Ale)
#7. Mountain State Brewing Co.
- Highest ranked beers in West Virginia:
--- #26. Almost Heaven Amber Ale (American Amber / Red Ale)
--- #30. Miner's Daughter Oatmeal Stout (Oatmeal Stout)
#6. Stumptown Ales
- Highest ranked beers in West Virginia:
--- #2. Holy Citra DIPA (Imperial IPA)
--- #3. Six Legged Frog (American IPA)
#5. Parkersburg Brewing Company
- Highest ranked beers in West Virginia:
--- #15. Cell Block 304 (American Brown Ale)
--- #21. Citrus Tsunami (American IPA)
--- #23. Blonde On Blonde (American Blonde Ale)
#4. Chestnut Brew Works
- Highest ranked beers in West Virginia:
--- #1. Halleck Pale Ale (American Pale Ale)
--- #6. South Park (American Porter)
--- #24. Class II Wheatwater (Witbier)
#3. Bridge Brew Works LLC
- Highest ranked beers in West Virginia:
--- #10. Mountain Momma (English Pale Ale)
--- #11. Peregrine Porter (Baltic Porter)
--- #12. Bridge Brew Ale (Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB))
#2. Greenbrier Valley Brewing Company
- Highest ranked beers in West Virginia:
--- #7. Devil Anse IPA (American IPA)
--- #14. Mothman (Black IPA)
--- #16. Ole Ran'l (German Pilsner)
#1. Big Timber Brewing
- Highest ranked beers in West Virginia:
--- #4. Double Bit (Imperial IPA)
--- #5. Bourbon Barrel Porter (American Porter)
--- #8. Forest Fest (Märzen)