Bad Shepherd Beer Company

10/20/2026

It’s Chili season. Warm your bones with a hot and delicious bowl of Black Sheep chili served daily. Pairs well with a Bad Shepherd B**r Company pint. **randchili

10/12/2026

🎃 PICK YOUR PUMPKIN & LET YOUR CREATIVITY SHINE! 🎃

Brawl-O-Ween is coming to downtown Charleston, and we want YOU to be part of the fun!

Arts Amplified is inviting individuals, families, businesses, and organizations to register for a pumpkin to decorate and display as part of our Brawl-O-Ween Pumpkin Gallery & Competition!

Whether your pumpkin is spooky, silly, spectacular, or totally outside the box, we can't wait to see what you create!

🎃 Register now to reserve your pumpkin!

Then join us on October 31 at Brawley Walkway and City Center at Slack Plaza to see the creative creations on display and celebrate Halloween with the community!

🔗 Register today: https://www.artsamplifiedwv.com/brawloween

Let's turn downtown Charleston into a pumpkin masterpiece! 🧡

10/08/2026

Sometimes good things come to those who can't wait! We have had so many people asking about Stroopwaffel (honestly, they ask about it year-round!) that we figured we would get it out there! On tap in Charleston today. No kegs are available until next week, after we clean a stack of kegs and fill them. For the hop-heads, there's good news as well - Shaun found one more keg of EPZ and tapped it.

10/07/2026

We have kicked the last of the Wolf Cuddles in Charleston, but it's been replaced with a long time favorite, Shot Caller. Don't despair, lovers of dark b**r - We are brewing our milk stout next week. And rumors are circulating about an early batch of Stroopwaffel in the works; stay tuned!

10/05/2026

Thanks to the Charleston Gazette-Mail for coverage of last weekend’s OktoberWest 2026 Presented by Encova Insurance
If you didn’t get to roll out the barrels with us, keep the weekend good vibes rolling with us. We’ve got a dozen wild, weird and wonderful brews on tap here at Black Sheep Burrito and Brews at The Brewery in downtown.

More than 1,000 turned out on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, for West Virginia’s largest traditional German Oktoberfests and one of the state’s largest craft b**r festivals. OktoberWest featured b**r sampling, local food and craft vendors, games and contests. More than 100 craft brews, live music and f...

09/29/2026

Join us Saturday at the Charleston Urban Works OktoberWest 2026 Presented by Encova Insurance
We’ll be pouring a variety of brews including the wonderful and wild Wolf Cuddles, our tasty Baltic Porter that won best in show at Foam at the Dome. **rs

🍻 THE WAIT IS OVER. THE B**R LINEUP IS HERE! 🍻

We're bringing the brews, the beats, and ALL the fall vibes to the West Side! The official b**r lineup for OktoberWest 2026 Presented by Encova Insurance has officially DROPPED!

From hometown favorites and WV craft brews to Oktoberfest classics, pumpkin ales, crisp la**rs, bold IPAs, ciders, seltzers, and even meads, we've got a little something for EVERYONE. And with this many incredible breweries and beverages joining us, you might want to start planning your tasting strategy now. 👀🍺

But the b**r is just the beginning!

🎶 LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT: DJEJ, The Holler Generals, and The Allen Smith Band to keep Elk City moving on the City National Bank Stage!

🍔 FOOD: Delicious eats to pair with your favorite pours.

🏙️ THE WEST SIDE: Explore the energy, local businesses, and incredible community that make Charleston's Elk City District one of a kind.

🎉 ALL THE GOOD VIBES: Great b**r, great people, and one unforgettable Saturday in the heart of Charleston's West Side.

📅 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3
📍 ELK CITY DISTRICT | CHARLESTON'S WEST SIDE
⏰ VIP EARLY ENTRY: 3 PM | $55
🎟️ GENERAL ADMISSION: 4 PM | $45
🍻 THE FUN CONTINUES UNTIL 8 PM!

🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS: www.CharlestonUrbanWorks.org

And remember, OktoberWest is more than a party. It's a fundraiser supporting Charleston Urban Works and our mission to strengthen local businesses, enhance our urban districts, and keep Charleston moving forward.

A huge THANK YOU to our presenting sponsor, Encova Insurance, and all the breweries, distributors, sponsors, and community partners making this year's OktoberWest possible!

👇 CHECK OUT THE OFFICIAL B**R LINEUP BELOW! Tag your drinking crew, tell us which brew you're trying first, and we'll see you on the West Side! Stay tuned to this page for the food vendor lineup and full sponsor list!

09/23/2026

NEW B**RS On!!! Fall is on! We’ve got 3 new b**rs on today. Jazzy is a Jasmine rice l***r, with Huell Melon Hops.
Sour Holler PlumBerry with golden plums and mixed berries.
And a new offering for Oktoberfest, ProstFest! This FestBier is presented by assistant manager Clayton! Prost! 🍻

09/22/2026

Grateful for the West Virginia Tourism Conference coming back to Charleston WV CVB and downtown at Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center Lunch is on your own so bring your team over to the Sheep for a fast, fresh fusion lunch with flavors from around the world and b**r from right here

09/17/2026

Be the MVP of your tailgate! Order some party food from our Black Sheep catering menu and bring some growlers of b**r brewed right here in the heart of the Capital City.