Bill’s Scots-Irish family has lived in the Floyd County area since the late 1700s. He grew up at the foot of Buffalo Mountain, dairy and beef farming. He joined the Air Force and traveled the world; while traveling, he met his wonderful wife and they had two amazing boys.

The idea for Buffalo Mountain Brewing Company was conceived in 2012. Bill retired in 2012, moved home, and started the journey to open this brewery. The brewery bfrews small-batch beers on site. The name “McDaniel’s Tavern” is a tribute to Bill’s fifth-generation grandfather.