Chestnut Brew Works and Taproom

The beers earn the stars here for sure.
My friend and I stopped by during a wild and wonderful Wednesday road trip to WV. Wednesdays Chestnut offers infusion specials and we were able to experience the infusion of their Shakedown IPA with grapefruit, ginger and cardamom. Can’t say enough about how great it was. We also tried the Wheatwater, not a bad second choice.
For anyone curious about visiting, it may be best to find a local establishment that serves beer from Chestnut Brew Works as opposed to getting it from the source if you’re just looking to drink their beers. The taproom is very small and while they do offer a few snacking options, they don’t always have everything available. Parking is also not ideal. There is nowhere to park on the street in front of Chestnut. There is parking next to their building but there are only 3 or 4 spots. We had to drive around for a bit to find parking and almost gave up. I’m glad we didn’t because Chestnut Brew Works had the best beer we tried all day.
If you’re a fan of small breweries it’s worth a stop to meet the owners and see the facility, maybe grab a flight or a couple pints. If you live nearby, I’d recommend stopping by frequently for a pint when you get a growler full. The beer is good and worth your time. The taproom is nice, but utilitarian. It would be a much better setting if the taproom was bigger.

For craft beer fans across the state, Chestnut has been making quite a name for itself in recent years. When the tap room finally opened, it quickly drew my attention, as well as craft beer fans around Morgantown.
To be perfectly clear, Chestnut has some of the best beer in West Virginia, if not they best. Their hopped-​up IPA’s are filled with flavor and nuance, perfectly blending their malt, hop, carbonation, and variety of characteristics into dank-​and-​interesting brews. Their dark beers refuse to be timid or forgotten, and even their lighter Wheatwater is packed with flavor, while as drinkable and approachable as any wheat beer should be.
I’ve been consistently impressed with the quality and creativeness of Chestnut Brew Works’ beer. There beer is not to be missed, especially if you haven’t had a Chestnut beer before. Get any of them, they’re all good.
On most nights, you’ll be able to have a quick chat with one of the brewers. And even if Bill (the head brewer) isn’t around, any of the other bar staff are super knowledgeable and love chatting beer. Definitely a fun visit.
To be frank, though, if you are familiar with their beer, there’s little reason to visit their taproom more than once or twice. It’s a very tight spot, with only a few tables and chairs, and it can fit maybe 10 people comfortably. It’s great to grab a quick beer, but it’s not really a very reliable hangout spot. Noise can be an issue even with just 6 or 7 people in the taproom.
That being said, there ARE reasons to visit: special events, limited openings, infused beers, casks, and other notable occurrences are fairly common. I’d definitely check out their Facebook and see if there’s anything worth putting on your calendar (there probably is!)
While this location doesn’t merit a regular visit, it definitely is my favorite beer in the area, and with plenty of special (and usually spontaneous) events and the super friendly staff have left a very positive mark.

Just great beer!!! Wednesday is infused night. They infuse a different beer. This week a coffee bean, cocoa nip, chile infused porter!!! Just delish!

Great beer, great atmosphere, knowledgable brewmaster. Best local beer in town. Get there early and secure one of the few parking spots!

So happy to welcome Chestnut Brewworks to the Greenmont neighborhood. I can’t imagine more friendly staff or a better vibe. My husband had the Halleck (already established as the best Pale Ale in the region). I had the sampler and couldn’t have been more impressed. Skinny is the best.

Such a cool new place for Morgantown. The beers are all quite tasty and I enjoy the wheat brew. A small venue but the place is quaint and the brewer is a cool guy. A few snacks are available but this place is mainly about the beer. Try the sampler for all their local brews. A true taste of Morgantown. The acoustics are great!

Was very happy to see a new South Park neighborhood bar open and stopped there with a friend last week. Service was fast and friendly and the brew I tried (Wheatwater) was delicious.
Unfortunately, the awful acoustics in the place, due to all the plate glass and metal ceilings resulted in a deafening echo-​ey din, even with just 6 customers in there. No one was talking particularly loudly, but because the bar is very small and no apparent thought went into the acoustics, my tablemate and I could barely hold a conversation.
I wish them luck hope they stay open, but unless/​until they install some acoustic tiles or other noise-​cancelling measures, I won’t be back.