If as anticipated Governor McAuliffe makes the announcement later today that Deschutes – a major craft brewer based in Oregon – will build its east coast brewery in Roanoke, owner Martin Keck of Barrel Chest Wine and Beer is excited. Barrel Chest distributes about a thousand different beers – but none from Deschutes, which is not readily available in the region. WFIR had the story first about Deschutes settling on Roanoke.
