Brewery Profile

High Ground Brewing

A visitor arriving at this Terra Alta taproom finds a small-town microbrewery with a broad, changing draft board rather than a fixed flagship-only lineup. Established in 2019, High Ground Brewing is veteran-owned and family-run, with Head Brewer Courtney Simpson overseeing production and Mitchell Kushner managing the taproom alongside a team of beertenders. The brewery has built its local identity around rotation: more than 80 beers have been part of the lineup over time, including one-off releases and beers that return periodically. For someone walking in, the main experience is checking what is pouring that day, settling into the indoor or outdoor seating, and asking staff what has recently come on tap.

Travelers in this part of West Virginia often look for independent breweries that reflect the pace and scale of the communities around them. High Ground fits that kind of stop: informal, changing, and set up for people who want to try something local without needing a long itinerary. Because the brewery’s beers rotate, the visit is less about tracking down one specific release and more about seeing what the production team has available at the moment. The broader drink list also gives mixed groups some flexibility. In addition to beer, the taproom may offer seasonal cider, meads from Healthberry Farm, wines, and non-alcoholic choices, so not every visitor has to be focused on beer to find something suitable.

For planning purposes, the taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours, food options, and any food truck schedule. High Ground has indoor and outdoor seating, and food trucks appear on occasion, but the in-house food menu is limited, so visitors who need a full meal should check ahead or plan accordingly. The brewery’s beer is not confined to Terra Alta; distribution reaches across West Virginia through Mountain State Beverage and into Maryland through Lohr Distributors. Even so, the taproom remains the best setting for seeing the current range in one place, especially if the goal is to sample a one-off or returning beer while it is available.

Established in 2019 in Terra Alta, West Virginia, High Ground Brewing operates as a veteran-owned and family-run microbrewery. The brewery maintains a rotating lineup of over 80 beers, including one-offs and returning favorites. Head Brewer Courtney Simpson oversees production, while the taproom is managed by Mitchell Kushner, supported by a team of beertenders. High Ground’s taproom offers indoor and outdoor seating, food trucks on occasion, and a limited in-house menu. Distribution extends across West Virginia through Mountain State Beverage and into Maryland via Lohr Distributors. Additional offerings include seasonal cider, meads from Healthberry Farm, wines, and non-alcoholic options.

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102 Railroad Ave, Terra Alta, West Virginia, 26764

Phone: 3047891216

Website: https://www.highgroundbrewing.co/