Brewery Profile

Mountain State Brewing Co

For visitors to Thomas, this brewery represents a long-running part of West Virginia’s craft beer landscape rather than a new taproom testing the waters. Mountain State Brewing Co. began operations in fall 2005, making it one of the state’s older distributing microbreweries, and its Thomas pub is one piece of a broader in-state network that also includes Morgantown and Bridgeport. A visitor walking in should expect a brewery pub built around house beer and food, not just a counter for samples. The beer list is anchored by a core lineup of four flagship brews, with seasonal canned offerings appearing alongside them when available.

Travelers looking for regional beer here will find styles that lean recognizable and approachable. Cold Trail Blonde Ale is an American blonde ale brewed with oats and wheat, while Almost Heaven Amber Ale brings Willamette hops and caramel notes into a malt-forward profile. Miner’s Daughter Stout is an oatmeal stout brewed with chocolate malted barley. Those beers give a useful cross-section for visitors who want to compare lighter, amber, and darker options without needing a highly specialized tasting format. The food program also shapes the visit: each pub serves a full menu, and artisan flatbread pizzas baked in wood-fired ovens are a central feature.

Practical planning is straightforward, though details such as current hours, events, patio availability, or the exact tap list should be checked directly with the Thomas pub before going. Because the brewery maintains multiple locations, visitors should make sure they are viewing information for the Thomas site rather than Morgantown or Bridgeport. The taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours, including which flagships are on draft and whether any seasonal cans are available. For travelers who want a sit-down meal with West Virginia-brewed beer, Mountain State Brewing Co. functions as both a brewery stop and a casual dining option.

Mountain State Brewing Co. began operations in the fall of 2005, making it one of the oldest distributing microbreweries in West Virginia. The brewery maintains multiple locations across the state, including Morgantown, Bridgeport, and Thomas. Its core product line features four flagship brews alongside seasonal canned offerings. Notable beers include Cold Trail Blonde Ale, an American blonde ale with oats and wheat, Almost Heaven Amber Ale with Willamette hops and caramel notes, and Miner’s Daughter Stout, an oatmeal stout brewed with chocolate malted barley. Each pub serves a full menu that highlights artisan flatbread pizzas baked in wood-fired ovens.

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1 Nelson Blvd, Thomas, West Virginia, 26292

Phone: 3044634500

Website: http://www.mountainstatebrewing.com