Our Town Brewery is Releasing Conestoga to celebrate and help raise funds for the Lancaster Conservancy (photo courtesy of Our Town Brewery) Our Town Brewery Releasing Conestoga to Support Lancaster Conservancy Our Town Brewery is looking to help raise funds for the Lancaster Conservancy. They are releasing Conestoga today. It is a 5% Pale Ale (American). It is made in collaboration with other Lancaster area breweries (including Columbia Kettle Works, and Pour Man’s Brewing). The Untappd description for the beer reads: “Pale Ale brewed to celebrate and raise funds for the Lancaster County Co ..read more

Twelve78 Brewing Company To Open May 17th In Phoenixville Twelve78 Brewing Company Logo (photo courtesy of Twelve78 Brewing Company) Twelve78 Brewing Company To Open Its Doors on May 17th In Phoenixville Phoenixville is set to expand its brewing scene with the opening of Twelve78 Brewing Company located at 35 Bridge Street. This new establishment is owned by Steve and Kara Rogacki, who are residents of Phoenixville and are preparing to open their doors on May 17th, 2024. Twelve78 Brewing Company has already made waves in the local beer community, earning high praise at the inaugural Pennsyl ..read more

BrewDog CEO James Watt. Photo Courtesy of: BrewDog BrewDog’s James Watt Stepping Down as CEO The embattled BrewDog CEO and co-founder James Watt is stepping down from the helm of the brewery he started in a garage after 17 years leading the UK business. After numerous tumultuous years, the CEO of BrewDog – James Watt, is officially stepping down as CEO of the company he co-founded and created. James Arrow will be stepping up and replacing James Watt. He took over the COO position in September of 2023. I have decided to transition into a new role in the business, one of ‘captain and co-found ..read more

Lancaster Craft Beerfest is Returning in 2024 (photo courtesy of Lancaster Craft Beerfest) The Lancaster Craft Beerfest is Returning August 2024 Finally returning for the first time since COVID (since 2019, postponed in 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023), the Lancaster Craft Beerfest is set to return this August 2024. In a time when some brewfests are closing up (Mount Hope Renaissance Faire Brewfest Ending) and many more are downsizing, its nice to see this one return. Maybe we will start to see a resurgence of brewfests. Maybe even the Mt. Hope Ren Faire one will come back next year. In just two ..read more

Troegs Brewing Summer of Sunshine Variety Pack Summer of Sunshine Variety 15-Pack This Monday (April 29th) Troegs Brewing is releasing the Summer of Sunshine Variety 15-Pack. This is a big explosive pack of fifteen cans – five different beers, three cans each – that will be perfect all summer long. This is a perfect beach pack or hanging out for a summer picnic. Summer of Sunshine Variety Pack Includes: 3 Cans of Sunshine Pilsner (12 oz) 3 Cans of Sunshine Salt and Lime Lager (12 oz) 3 Cans of Summer is Here (12 oz) 3 Cans of Leisure Cruise (12 oz) 3 Cans of Perpetual Haze (12 oz) Sunshine ..read more

Pour Man’s Brewing Acquires St. Boniface Brewing Company (photo courtesy of Pour Man’s Brewing Company) Pour Man’s Brewing Has Acquired St. Boniface Brewing Company Just announced (less than fifteen minutes ago) via social media, Pour Man’s Brewing Company out of Ephrata PA, has acquired St. Boniface Brewing Company (also out of Ephrata, PA). They made an announcement on their social media (see quote below) that lists a FAQ with news and notes of their acquisition. St. Boniface Brewing St. Boniface Brewery (photo courtesy of St. Boniface Brewing Company) St. Boniface Brewing is located at ..read more

YAH Brew’s Retro Bar Opening Soon in Mount Joy YAH Brew is Expanding YAH Brew is expanding and adding a second location in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania! YAH Brew gave hint a bit ago that they would be expanding and where to – YAH Brew Looking to Expand – with a Facebook post and image that looked like ‘Amish country’. Well, we have finally gotten our first look at that new second location, and found out its in Mount Joy. Located at 22 E Main St. Mount Joy, PA 17552 this is right downtown on Main Street of Mount Joy. Previously this was Higher Grounds Cafe and Coffee Shop. Announcement What bette ..read more

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 shared information on our social media pages of Sworn Brewing, Antifragile brewing, and Warwick Farm Brewing being at the Troegs Brewery to collaborate on an upcoming beer for the Hoppy Valley Brewfest. The three visiting breweries met up at Troegs Brewery to brew a West Coast Double IPA. Part of a series of collaborations for the year that Troegs Brewing is doing (they’ve also collaborated with Dewy Beer Co ..read more

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) (Marc Levy / Associated Press) Republican Rally at The Beerded Goat Democratic U.S. Senator Bob Casey from Pennsylvania has called for a series of debates with his Republican opponent, David McCormick, in the lead-up to the November general election. McCormick has agreed to the proposal. The upcoming Senate race in this key battleground state is expected to be one of the most expensive, with outcomes tha ..read more

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 Way in Miramar. Ballast Point Brewing has ceased production at its Miramar headquarters, turning to contract brewing as it continues to focus on distribution and maintain its consumer-facing venues while exploring new brewery locations. The trend of contract brewing has gained traction over recent years, allowing companies to reduce overheads such as equipment maintenance, staff payroll, and operational costs, w ..read more