2024-04-26 12:36
Storm the Field by Troegs Brewing, Sworn Brewing, Antifragile Brewing, and Warwick Farm Brewing (photo courtesy of Troegs Brewing)
Storm the Field!
A couple of weeks ago we announced and sha… Read More
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2024-04-25 22:45
David McCormick, the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania, speaks at a campaign event at the Beerded Goat Brewing Co., April 25, 2024, in Harrisburg, Pa. (AP Photo/Marc Levy)(M… Read More
2024-04-25 22:15
Ballast Point Brewery (Long Beach) (photo courtesy of Ballast Point)
Ballast Point Shutting Down Production in Miramar
Ballast Point Brewing’s headquarters is located at 9045 Carroll W… Read More
2024-04-25 12:30
Oktoberfest: Beer Expertise Unleashed
By: Amber Julie
Oktoberfest (photo courtesy of Amber Julie)
Oktoberfest Beer Consumption Tops All Beerfests Globally
Oktoberfest is known as the largest… Read More
2024-04-23 14:42
Dough Daddy Brewery will be coming to Gibsonia, PA. (photo courtesy of Strange Roots Brewery)
Dough Daddy Brewery Coming to Gibsonia
Looks like things are shaking up in Gibsonia PA. Maybe we… Read More
2024-04-22 02:55
It’s been a long year, wait its only April?
Long Tongue Liar by Boneshire Brew Works
It was time to sit down and have a beer with Grandma SueAnn. I have spent so many recent week… Read More
2024-04-19 14:24
Toppling Goliath Adding Riwaka Dry Hop Pseudo Sue
Toppling Goliath Releasing Riwaka Dry Hop Pseudo Sue
Riwaka Dry Hop Pseudo Sue will be a pale ale that is dry-hopped with Riwaka hops. It is… Read More
2024-04-18 13:34
The Road by Cormac McCarthy
The Road
I read this just a few years after high school, after the birth of my second child, and what now feels like forever ago (but was really just 15 years ago… Read More
2024-04-18 12:27
Second Cut Mango DIPA
Troegs Brewing Releasing Second Cut DIPA
Back in October of 2023 we announced that Troegs Brewing would be releasing a “Double Cut” version of First Cut, an… Read More
2024-04-17 21:15
𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐧’𝐬 𝐋𝐚𝐰! by Intermission Beer Company (photo courtesy of Intermission Be… Read More
2024-04-17 14:03
Republican Rally at The Beerded Goat on April 25th
Dave McCormick to rally with statewide Republican candidates in Dauphin County
Republican U.S. Senate hopeful Dave McCormick is set to j… Read More
2024-04-16 20:31
Kennett Brewing Company Logo
Kennett Brewing Company Announces Closure
Just a bit ago on their social media accounts – Kennett Brewing Company announced that they will be closing. Loca… Read More
2024-04-15 13:49
The 2024 Battle of the Breweries Champion Is… Liquid Noise Brewing Company!
The NEW Battle of the Breweries Champion Is…
Liquid Noise Brewing Company
The brand new, undisputed… Read More
2024-04-11 14:30
Willow Creek Brewing Company will be permanently closing on June 16th.
Willow Creek Brewing to Permanently Close
It has been announced on social media and in the news that the Berks County b… Read More
2024-04-10 13:48
Allusion Brewing Company’s second location (in Duncan Manor Plaza) is having their grand opening on April 13th.
Allusion Brewing Company’s second location is having their grand o… Read More
2024-04-09 18:00
Voodoo Brewing – Seven Fields will be opening sometime in the Spring of 2024.
Voodoo Brewing – Seven Fields Coming Spring of 2024
Voodoo Brewing is expanding yet again in Pennsyl… Read More
2024-04-08 12:25
The Battle of the Breweries (2024): Finals Fatal Four-Way
The Finals Fatal Four-Way
Its here. It all comes down to this. We have four remaining breweries. A defending champion. A brewery re… Read More
2024-04-04 00:59
Human Robot Announces RoboMania Promo Battle on April 5th
RoboMania at Human Robot
Human Robot Beer has announced on their Instagram, in celebration of WrestleMania XL (40) being in Philadel… Read More
2024-04-03 13:19
Isaiah Fitzgerald-Palacio of Voodoo Brewing (photo courtesy of Voodoo Brewing Company)
Isaiah Fitzgerald-Palacio Named New CFO and Employee Owner of Voodoo Brewing Company
Voodoo Brewing Com… Read More
2024-04-01 13:06
The Conference Finals
The Conference Finals
We are down to just eight (8) remaining breweries! The final remaining breweries are: Mad Chef Brewing, Robin Hood Brewing Company, YAH Brew, Rust… Read More
2024-04-01 12:51
The Conference Finals
The Battle of the Breweries: The Conference Finals
No this isn’t an April Fools Joke. March is over. Easter is over. We’ve made it through St. Patrick&rsquo&hell…Read More
2024-04-01 12:47
The Conference Finals
The Battle of the Breweries: The Conference Finals
No this isn’t an April Fools Joke. March is over. Easter is over. We’ve made it through St. Patrick&rsquo&hell…Read More
2024-04-01 12:42
The Conference Finals
The Battle of the Breweries: The Conference Finals
No this isn’t an April Fools Joke. March is over. Easter is over. We’ve made it through St. Patrick&rsquo&hell…Read More
2024-04-01 12:32
The Conference Finals
The Battle of the Breweries: The Conference Finals
No this isn’t an April Fools Joke. March is over. Easter is over. We’ve made it through St. Patrick&rsquo&hell…Read More
2024-03-31 13:23
Hoppy Easter to One and All
It’s Easter again in Central Pennsylvania, and so its time yet again to take a look at some of our favorite Hoppy IPAs.
As Easter approaches, bringing with… Read More
2024-03-25 12:44
The Battle of the Breweries – The Conference Round of 4
The Battle of the Breweries (2024) – Conference Round of 4
We are down to just sixteen (16) breweries left in the competit… Read More
2024-03-25 07:02
The Battle of the Breweries – The Conference Round of 4
The Battle of the Breweries (2024) – Galaxy Conference: Round of 4
We are down to just sixteen (16) breweries left in the… Read More
2024-03-25 06:48
The Battle of the Breweries – The Conference Round of 4
The Battle of the Breweries (2024) – Fuggle Conference: Round of 4
We are down to just sixteen (16) breweries left in the… Read More
2024-03-25 06:44
The Battle of the Breweries – The Conference Round of 4
The Battle of the Breweries (2024) – Crystal Conference: Round of 4
We are down to just sixteen (16) breweries left in the… Read More
2024-03-25 06:41
The Battle of the Breweries – The Conference Round of 4
The Battle of the Breweries (2024) – Bravo Conference: Round of 4
We are down to just sixteen (16) breweries left in the c… Read More
2024-03-24 04:10
Beerathon: 5K and Beerfest is Coming to Philly
Beerathon: 5K and Beerfest Coming to Philly
The first ever Beerathon 5K + Beer Fest – a one of a kind event focused on combining exercise… Read More
2024-03-21 14:44
Country Trails Brewing Company is Set to Open on April 6th
Country Trails Brewing To Open on April 6th, 2024
A new brewery is about to open in Montrose, PA. On April 6th, 2024, Country Trail… Read More
2024-03-20 15:25
New Belgium Adding Voodoo Ranger Tombstone IPizzaA
New Belgium teams up with Tombstone Pizza to create VooDoo Ranger IPizzA
Beer and Pizza
What goes better together than Beer and Pizza? So w… Read More
2024-03-20 13:09
Yuengling and Keep America Beautiful Announce 2024 Partnership, including a $50,000 Donation for Sustainability Initiatives and Special Events to Support Regional Beautification.
Yuengling a… Read More
2024-03-20 02:08
Embark on a Culinary Expedition with Beer: Elevate Your Cooking Game
Embark on a Culinary Expedition with Beer Elevate Your Cooking Game
Are you a beer enthusiast keen on expanding your c… Read More
2024-03-19 11:12
Anheuser-Busch Unveils ‘Choose Beer Grown Here’ Initiative
Anheuser-Busch: “Choose Beer Grown Here”
The premier brewing company, renowned for featuring tractors an… Read More
2024-03-18 16:15
The Battle of the Breweries (2024) – Round of 8
The Battle of the Breweries – Conference Round of 8
The Battle of the Breweries (2024) – Conference Round of 8
We are at the… Read More
2024-03-18 05:44
The Battle of the Breweries (2024) – Galaxy Conference: Round of 8
The Battle of the Breweries – Conference Round of 8
The Battle of the Breweries (2024) – Galaxy Conferenc… Read More
2024-03-18 05:41
The Battle of the Breweries (2024) – Fuggle Conference: Round of 8
The Battle of the Breweries – Conference Round of 8
The Battle of the Breweries (2024) – Fuggle Conferenc… Read More
2024-03-18 05:38
The Battle of the Breweries (2024) – Crystal Conference: Round of 8
The Battle of the Breweries – Conference Round of 8
The Battle of the Breweries (2024) – Crystal Confere… Read More
2024-03-18 05:36
The Battle of the Breweries (2024) – Bravo Conference: Round of 8
The Battle of the Breweries – Conference Round of 8
The Battle of the Breweries (2024) – Bravo Conference:… Read More
2024-03-16 13:11
Cape May Brewing is Collaborating with Giant Food Stores for Ocean’s Hidden Giant
Cape May Brewing and Giant Food Stores Collaborate on Ocean’s Hidden Giant
Cape May Brewing out… Read More
2024-03-14 14:30
Some St. Patrick’s Day Alternatives
St. Patrick’s Day
As many of you know Sunday is St. Patrick’s Day. Its also the last day to vote in the Conference Round of 16 in our Ba… Read More
2024-03-13 10:32
Philosophy and Craft Beer: A Confluence of Thought and Taste
Craft Beer and Philosophy
In the grand tapestry of human culture, two seemingly disparate threads have woven themselves into t… Read More
2024-03-11 13:24
The Battle of the Breweries (2024) – Conference Round of 16
The Battle of the Breweries (2024) – Conference Round of 16
The first official round of the tournament is over, and we… Read More
2024-03-11 13:12
The Battle of the Breweries (2024) – Conference Round of 16
The Battle of the Breweries (2024) – Galaxy Conference: Round of 16
We are onto Round 2 of the Battle of the Breweries… Read More
2024-03-11 13:09
The Battle of the Breweries (2024) – Conference Round of 16
The Battle of the Breweries (2024) – Fuggle Conference: Round of 16
We are onto Round 2 of the Battle of the Brewerie… Read More
2024-03-11 13:06
The Battle of the Breweries (2024) – Conference Round of 16
The Battle of the Breweries (2024) – Crystal Conference: Round of 16
We are onto Round 2 of the Battle of the Brewerie… Read More
2024-03-11 13:01
The Battle of the Breweries (2024) – Conference Round of 16
The Battle of the Breweries (2024) – Bravo Conference: Round of 16
We are onto Round 2 of the Battle of the Breweries!… Read More
2024-03-02 18:51
The Preliminary Qualifiers
The Preliminary Qualifier Results
Well the dust has settled and Thursday night at 11:59:59PM EST the Preliminary Qualifier round ended. The four fatal four-ways to… Read More
2024-03-01 13:27
The Battle of the Breweries (2024) – Round of 32
The Battle of the Breweries: Round of 32
This is the Battle of the Breweries – Conference Round of 32 overarching post (or global… Read More
2024-03-01 13:15
The Battle of the Breweries (2024) – Round of 32
The Battle of the Breweries
Its March 1st and that means The Battle of the Breweries is ready to kick off! We have already hosted the P… Read More
2024-03-01 13:13
The Battle of the Breweries (2024) – Round of 32
The Battle of the Breweries
Its March 1st and that means The Battle of the Breweries is ready to kick off! We have already hosted the P… Read More
2024-03-01 13:11
The Battle of the Breweries (2024) – Round of 32
The Battle of the Breweries
Its March 1st and that means The Battle of the Breweries is ready to kick off! We have already hosted the P… Read More
2024-03-01 13:00
The Battle of the Breweries (2024) – Round of 32
The Battle of the Breweries
Its March 1st and that means The Battle of the Breweries is ready to kick off! We have already hosted the P… Read More
2024-02-29 00:14
The Battle of the Breweries
The Battle of the Breweries (2024)
The list below is the four conferences – Bravo, Crystal, Fuggle, and Galaxy, and the 31 (+4 possible breweries for the 32… Read More
2024-02-28 21:05
Hemauer Brewing and The Adventure’s Guild are Hosting a Board Game Night at Hemauer Brewing
Hemauer Brewing and The Adventure’s Guild are Hosting a Board Game Night at Hemauer Br… Read More
2024-02-26 13:58
The Preliminary Qualifiers
The Battle of the Breweries – 2024
Lets get this thing started! Its time to RUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUMMMMMMMMMMMMBLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
The 2024 Battle of t… Read More
2024-02-25 17:16
The Battle of the Breweries (2024)
The Battle of the Breweries
Once again its time to rumble! This year’s Battle of the Breweries will consist of 128 breweries competing in four confer… Read More
2024-02-23 15:36
The Battle of the Breweries (2024)
The Battle of the Breweries
Its time for our annual Battle of the Breweries to commence. We started doing this tournament back in 2021, continued it in 202… Read More
2024-02-22 17:45
Lagers versus Bocks – Whats the difference?
Unraveling the Brews: The Distinctive Worlds of Lager and Bock
In the ever-expanding universe of craft beer, the distinctions between bee… Read More
2024-02-21 15:00
A delicious frothy Lager.
What is a Lager? Exploring the World’s Most Popular Beer Style
Lager is more than just a type of beer; it’s a testament to the evolution of brewing and… Read More
2024-02-20 15:00
A delicious Bock beer.
Exploring the Bock Beer Style: A Journey from Einbeck to Munich
The tapestry of beer styles is rich and diverse, with certain brews evoking the essence of their birthp… Read More
2024-02-20 13:30
First Cut – Mango IPA – by Troegs Independent Brewing is releasing on Thursday, February 22nd, 2024.
First Cut – Mango IPA – Is Coming
The fan favorite First Cut IPA… Read More
2024-02-20 00:30
Necromancer Brewing is Closing Permanently
Necromancer Brewing is Closing Permanently
We reported on February 13th that Necromancer Brewing was Temporarily Closing…. well, it is now o… Read More
2024-02-19 23:30
Silver Moon Brewing F Cancer Campaign
Silver Moon Brewing Announces Year 10 of Annual ‘F*Cancer’ Campaign
Silver Moon Brewing proudly announces the launch of its tenth annual &ls&hell…Read More
2024-02-18 20:15
AleCraft Brewery in Bel Air to Close.
AleCraft Brewery in Bel Air to Close
On Thursday, February 29th, it will be the AleCraft Brewery’s last day in their Bel Air, MD location. They ma… Read More
2024-02-16 23:30
Hysteria Brewery Taproom
Hysteria Brewery’s For Sale
Are you in the market for a new brewery? Because Hysteria Brewing Company is currently up for sale. Currently listed on TransWorld:… Read More
2024-02-15 15:43
The Black Forest Schwarzbier by Desperate Times Brewery
Its a Cold Wintry Day
We got some snow – finally – on Tuesday – February 13th. Fascnacht day. Work closed so I had e… Read More
2024-02-13 18:16
Create Dangerously by Albert Camus
Create Dangerously
Live dangerously, think dangerously, create dangerously. This can be a wonderful way to sum up the life – and writings – of… Read More
2024-02-13 15:17
Necromancer Brewing is Temporarily Closing
Necromancer Brewing is Temporarily Closing
Necromancer Brewing just posted a little bit ago that they found out their liquor license was currently… Read More
2024-02-12 13:29
A beautiful mural in Phoenix, Arizona
Four in Phoenix
Being in Phoenix last month was a nice break from a Pennsylvania winter and I also dodged an
Arizona summer. With temps in the mid-sixt… Read More
2024-02-09 23:15
Grist House Brewery at Freedom Farm Farmers Market
Grist House Brewery Will Be Taking Over the Taproom at Freedom Farms Farmers Market
As we noted at the end of 2023, North Country Brewing C… Read More
2024-02-09 17:44
A selfie at the Cushwa Brewfest (Amy and Ben)
Two Years Later – Same Brewfest – Same Anxiety
I went to another Brewfest and didn’t have a panic attack. Two years late… Read More
2024-02-09 15:21
The Wit and Humor of Oscar Wilde (Quotations by Oscar Wilde)
Oscar Wilde
Oscar Wilde
One can’t jump into a book review of quotations by Oscar Wilde without first discussing Oscar Wilde… Read More
2024-02-07 16:40
Revenge of the Muffin Man by Susquehanna Brewing Company (SBC)
Susquehanna Brewing Company to Release Revenge Of The Muffin Man
This might win the year’s “Weirdest Name” ca… Read More
2024-02-03 06:04
Having a Guinness Draught with Ming and Don on St. Patrick’s Day
A Timeless Classic Revisited: Guinness Draught
In the ever-evolving landscape of craft beers, with its kaleidoscope of… Read More
2024-02-02 13:38
Hoppy Valley Brewfest (logo) – May 11th, 2024
Hoppy Valley Brewfest
Want to visit Beaver Stadium, walk the field where some of the best of the Penn State Alumni played football, while… Read More
2024-02-01 23:15
Our Town Brewery Taproom in Philadelphia
Our Town Brewery Taproom in Philadelphia Set to Open
Our Town Brewery’s new taproom is Philadelphia is set to have their soft opening this week… Read More
2024-02-01 19:43
The Mount Hope (Renaissance Faire) Brewfest is Cancelled
As was rumored, and hinted by many in the industry, it has finally been announced officially – The Mount Hope Brewfest will no… Read More
2024-01-31 13:56
Cordial Elf Grand Cru Releases Thursday – February 1st, 2024
Cordial Elf is Back, and This Time Its Gonna be Grand
The Cordial Elf is back for your Valentine’s Day needs, b… Read More
2024-01-30 15:41
The Rumor Mill – 1.29.24
Occasionally, we get some information, snippets and things that I feel might be worth posting about, but not sure if they could be a full article on their o… Read More
2024-01-29 20:00
“All experiments must come to an end. Otherwise there are no results, right?” – The Alementary Announces Their Closure
The Alementary Set to Close
This one hurts. The… Read More
2024-01-29 19:33
Golden Road Brewpub
Anheuser-Busch InBev Closes Two Craft Brewpubs
The closures are unrelated and just happened to occur at similar time,
-An A.B Spokeswoman said.
Anheuser-Busch InBev is in… Read More
2024-01-29 18:52
Nugget Nectar by Troegs Independent Brewing is an Imperial Amber Ale
Unveiling the Spectrum: Amber Ale vs. Red Ale – Exploring the Fine Line of Craft Beer
Craft beer aficionados often… Read More
2024-01-28 16:27
Craft Beer vs. Regular Beer: Exploring the Differences
Craft Beer vs. Regular Beer: Exploring the Differences
In the ever-expanding world of beer, two terms often surface, creating a b… Read More
2024-01-28 03:22
Craft Beer Sales Are Starting to Go Flat
The Craft Beer Conundrum: Navigating the Troubled Waters of the Craft Beer Industry
The craft beer industry, once a beacon of innovation and camarade… Read More
2024-01-26 16:49
Troegs Independent Brewing Little Nator is Releasing Monday – January 29th, 2024
Little Nator Releases on Monday – January 29th, 2024
This Monday Troegs Independent Brewing… Read More
2024-01-25 18:44
Seen Through a Glass (logo)
Our Interview is Up
Our podcast with Lew Bryson is now up and downloadable for all to enjoy! As we noted before – Seen Through a Glass Podcast Appeara… Read More
2024-01-24 15:23
Species X Beer Project will be opening soon in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo courtesy of Species X Beer Project social media. Beer is their collaboration with Prototype Brewery and Meadery.)Species… Read More
2024-01-22 13:37
Double Nugget Nectar Releases in Cans on January 22nd, 2024
Double Nugget Nectar Releases in Cans
Whats better than a “single” Nugget Nectar? …Of course a “Dou… Read More
2024-01-21 16:32
The Bruery Releasing Werewolves of Ecuador
Werewolves of Ecuador
No, its not the Werewolves of London…. but instead its the Werewolves of Ecuador! The Bruery is releasing &ldquo&helli…Read More
2024-01-20 18:30
Sign of the Horse – Bierhaus
Sign of the Horse Bierhaus is Closing
Sign of the Horse Bierhaus is closing, they announced today, stating that today would be their last day of oper… Read More
2024-01-20 13:53
Logyard Brewing – Giggle Water
Logyard Brewing Releasing Giggle Water
Logyard Brewing is releasing “Giggle Water” a new, RTD (Ready to Drink – cocktail style dr… Read More
2024-01-20 04:59
Smuttynose Brewing to Acquire Wachusett Brewery
Smuttynose Brewing to Acquire Wachusett Brewery
In the rumor mill, and with a little announcement, today its become knowledge that Smutt… Read More
2024-01-19 03:00
Hell in a Bucket Brewery is moving from Wrightsville, PA to Marietta, PA.
Hell in a Bucket Brewery is Moving to Marietta Pennsylvania
Hell in a Bucket Brewery is moving from their curr… Read More
2024-01-18 18:02
The Big News is Out! Wissahickon Brewing Company is adding a second taproom!
Wissahickon Brewing Company is Adding a Second Taproom
As their Facebook (and other social media) post says… Read More
2024-01-18 17:30
Tree House Brewing Company Releases Plow Hero in honor of all the heroes who plow and make the roadways safe.
Tree House Brewing Releases Plow Hero
Its time to thank all those hard wor… Read More
2024-01-18 14:30
Logyard Brewing is Releasing TILF – a West Coast IPA
TILF – Tree I’d Like to Fall
I think the acronym should be pretty obvious, don’t you? I mean, I think at th… Read More
2024-01-18 14:21
Pittsburgh Brewing Company’s “The Red Eye” (a Pittsburgh Pale Ale) (photo courtesy of Pittsburgh Brewing Company)
Pittsburgh Brewing to Launch The Red Eye
This Pittsb… Read More
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