The Freefolk Brewery was co-founded by Jeff Edwards and Jamie Lester; and is now co-owned by Jeff and Sarah Edwards in the heart of the New River Gorge. Jeff began brewing beer in his Morgantown, WV back yard in 2014, on a 15-gallon system that he cobbled together from a few different garage sales. What started as a hobby soon turned into an obsession, as he fell in love with the process of creating beer. The first taproom in downtown Fayetteville was opened by co-founders Jeff and Jamie in 2019. They filled the space with handcrafted steel features, wood, blacksmithing, concrete, and covered every inch of the walls with painted murals.

Our brand and team has quickly grown, and in the fall of 2022, we relocated to a bigger production facility in Hico, WV. The Freefolk Brewhouse and Tasting Room is located just 12 miles North of downtown Fayetteville. Our core brands such as MoonDog’s Blonde and Orange Oswald IPA have remained central, while still dabbling with experimentation and versatility in the brews. We opened our second tasting room on sight to foster community here as well. The brewpub model is a key element at Freefolk, centering on the ability to brew and serve beer in an environment designed to be comfortable, inspiring, and fun.

The Freefolk Brewery is dedicated to the balance of success while also serving our community. We are focused on being a steward for the environment, and a cultural ambassador for visitors from all over the country. We are excited to show everyone what we have to offer, and how we can help to make our world a cleaner, more beautiful and tasty place.