Parkersburg Brewing Co. (Craft Beer & Brewery in Parkersburg WV)

Parkersburg Brewing Co. sits in historic Parkersburg, West Virginia, and does a splendid job of resurrecting a brewing tradition that dates back to 1864. The result is a line‑up that swings between gold‑medal‑winning ales and quirky small‑batch infusions, each one a nod to Appalachian heritage without sounding like a museum exhibit (the founders (who had been tinkering in home labs for years) finally got the right equipment).

The brewery isn’t just about the booze; it’s a community hub. Regular “Taco Tuesdays” keep the tables full, while the Mug Club offers its members a quiet corner to contemplate the next pint. Food matches the drink in ambition: a soft, buttery pretzel with cheese, paper‑thin fries that crunch like fresh snow, and a black‑and‑blue burger drenched in mojoe that could make a steakhouse blush.

Beer lovers will gravitate toward the Chocolate Doughnut Stout, a dessert‑loving marvel, and the Citrus Tsunami grapefruit IPA, which has earned the kind of praise that makes even the most stoic tasters sigh. All in all, Parkersburg Brewing Co. delivers craft with a cheeky grin and a reverence for quality that’s hard to beat.

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Reviewers praised Parkersburg Brewing Co.'s welcoming atmosphere and attentive service. Food was a mixed bag, with highlights including soft pretzels, crispy fries, and standout sandwiches and beers like the grapefruit IPA and chocolate doughnut stout.

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