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After a Four Year Run – West Connection Beer Vault is Closing Its Doors After a Four Year Run - West Connection Beer Vault is Closing Its Doors After four years of being one of the top, and greatest premier craft bottle and beer shops in the Central PA area, West Connection Beer Vault is closing its doors. Located up on the Hershey Hill overlooking Hummelstown, between Weiss and what used to be K-Mart and is now a host of other businesses (including a gym and a Tractor Supply), at…

After a Four Year Run – West Connection Beer Vault is Closing Its Doors

After a Four Year Run - West Connection Beer Vault is Closing Its Doors After four years of being one of the top, and greatest premier craft bottle and beer shops in the Central PA area, West Connection Beer Vault is closing…

MILWAUKEE’S PREMIER BLACK FRIDAY™ BEER RELEASE RETURNS FOR A FIFTEENTH YEAR AT LAKEFRONT BREWERY MILWAUKEE’S PREMIER BLACK FRIDAY™ BEER RELEASE RETURNS FOR A FIFTEENTH YEAR AT LAKEFRONT BREWERY What has become tradition, hundreds of guests are welcomed by the beloved local brewery, looking to take home four different varieties of their rare liquid, available for one day only. A yearlong planning process culminates into one of the biggest beer release events in Southeast Wisconsin, Lakefront Brewery’s Black Friday…

MILWAUKEE’S PREMIER BLACK FRIDAY™ BEER RELEASE RETURNS FOR A FIFTEENTH YEAR AT LAKEFRONT BREWERY

MILWAUKEE’S PREMIER BLACK FRIDAY™ BEER RELEASE RETURNS FOR A FIFTEENTH YEAR AT LAKEFRONT BREWERY What has become tradition, hundreds of guests are welcomed by the beloved local brewery, looking to take…

Mahalo Aleworks and Kohola Brewery Come Together as One Family: Lahaina Brewing Co. Mahalo Aleworks and Kohola Brewery Come Together as One Family: Lahaina Brewing Co. September 19th, 2025 Maui, Hawaiʻi — A new chapter is unfolding in Hawaiʻiʻs craft beer story as two beloved breweries — Mahalo Aleworks and Kohola Brewery — come together under one united family brand: Lahaina Brewing Co. (LBC) on September 19th, 2025. This union celebrates the legacy, resilience, and community spirit born in Lahaina and now shared across our islands.

Mahalo Aleworks and Kohola Brewery Come Together as One Family: Lahaina Brewing Co.

Haunted Hops: Five Pennsylvania Craft Beers to Sip This Halloween Haunted Hops: Five Pennsylvania Craft Beers to Sip This Halloween As the leaves fall and the nights grow longer, it's time to dive into the seasonal brews that bring all the thrills of October to your glass. For fans of craft beer and the spooky season, there’s no better time to explore Pennsylvania’s haunted-hops landscape. Below are five beers brewed by PA breweries that lean into Halloween vibes—names, labels, stories and all.

Haunted Hops: Five Pennsylvania Craft Beers to Sip This Halloween

Haunted Hops: Five Pennsylvania Craft Beers to Sip This Halloween As the leaves fall and the nights grow longer, it's time to dive into the seasonal brews that bring all the thrills of October to your glass. For fans of craft beer…

When Washington Goes Dark: What the 2025 Federal Shutdown Means for Pennsylvania Breweries When Washington Goes Dark: What the 2025 Federal Shutdown Means for Pennsylvania Breweries For beer lovers, the notion of a federal government shutdown might seem distant—something about national parks, IRS forms, and Congress fighting over budgets. But for breweries—especially craft breweries with narrow margins, seasonal releases, and regulatory dependencies—a shutdown can become existential. In October 2025, as federal funding lapsed and agencies began furloughing non-essential staff, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) effectively ground to a halt in its regulatory functions.

When Washington Goes Dark: What the 2025 Federal Shutdown Means for Pennsylvania Breweries

The Grateful Goat Brewing Company to Close After Nearly Five Years in Camp Hill The Grateful Goat Brewing Company to Close After Nearly Five Years in Camp Hill After nearly five years serving the Camp Hill community, The Grateful Goat Brewing Company has announced it will be closing its doors. The brewery shared the news via Instagram earlier this week, revealing that it has accepted an offer to sell both the business and its real estate.

The Grateful Goat Brewing Company to Close After Nearly Five Years in Camp Hill

Boxcar Brew Works is Closing Their Doolittle Station Taproom Boxcar Brew Works is Closing Their Doolittle Station Taproom Unfortunately the rough year that is 2025 continues, as another brewery announces its taproom closure. On the heels of numerous large announcements, as well as Iron Hill announcing three taproom closures, Boxcar Brew Works is the next to announce their closure. There is a silver lining in this though, with the announcement of Premise Brewing emerging.

Boxcar Brew Works is Closing Their Doolittle Station Taproom

Boxcar Brew Works is Closing Their Doolittle Station Taproom Unfortunately the rough year that is 2025 continues, as another brewery announces its taproom closure. On the heels of numerous large announcements, as well as Iron Hill…

The Top 5 Oktoberfest Beers in Pennsylvania The Top 5 Oktoberfest Beers in Pennsylvania As the air turns crisp, leaves shift to fiery reds and golds, and pretzels, bratwurst, and lederhosen begin appearing across Pennsylvania, one thing is certain: Oktoberfest season is here. And with it comes a flood of Märzens and Festbiers—those malty, toasty, smooth lagers that define the season. Pennsylvania, with its deep German brewing roots, doesn’t just celebrate Oktoberfest—it…

The Top 5 Oktoberfest Beers in Pennsylvania

The Top 5 Oktoberfest Beers in Pennsylvania As the air turns crisp, leaves shift to fiery reds and golds, and pretzels, bratwurst, and lederhosen begin appearing across Pennsylvania, one thing is certain: Oktoberfest season is here. And with it comes a…

Embracing the Season: The Return of Fall Beers Embracing the Season: The Return of Fall Beers As August gives way to September, a familiar rhythm takes hold in the craft beer world. Shelves start filling with copper-colored bottles, pumpkin-spiced cans, and Märzens brewed for Oktoberfest. Whether you love them or groan at their arrival, fall beers signal one of the most exciting times of year for drinkers and brewers alike.

Embracing the Season: The Return of Fall Beers

Embracing the Season: The Return of Fall Beers As August gives way to September, a familiar rhythm takes hold in the craft beer world. Shelves start filling with copper-colored bottles, pumpkin-spiced cans, and Märzens brewed for Oktoberfest. Whether…

Arizona Craft Beer Giants Unite: Huss Brewing Co. and PHX Beer Co. Merge to Launch Zonafide Beverages Arizona Craft Beer Giants Unite: Huss Brewing Co. and PHX Beer Co. Merge to Launch Zonafide Beverages In a major shake-up for Arizona’s craft beer scene, two beloved hometown breweries—Huss Brewing Co. and PHX Beer Co.—have officially merged to create a new powerhouse: Zonafide Beverages LLC. What’s Brewing Behind the Merge? This exciting partnership positions Zonafide Beverages as the…

Arizona Craft Beer Giants Unite: Huss Brewing Co. and PHX Beer Co. Merge to Launch Zonafide Beverages

Beer Review: UltraCush Hazy IPA (Neshaminy Creek Brewing Co.) Beer Review: UltraCush Hazy IPA (Neshaminy Creek Brewing Co.) Hazy IPAs are kind of the craft beer world’s comfort food at this point. You know what you’re going to get—juicy hops, that signature hazy pour, and a soft body that’s made for summer evenings. For International Hazy IPA Day, I figured it’d be fitting to crack into something fresh from Pennsylvania.

Beer Review: UltraCush Hazy IPA (Neshaminy Creek Brewing Co.)

Beer Review: UltraCush Hazy IPA (Neshaminy Creek Brewing Co.) Hazy IPAs are kind of the craft beer world’s comfort food at this point. You know what you’re going to get—juicy hops, that signature hazy pour, and a soft body that’s made…

Book Review: Something Wicked This Way Comes (Ray Bradbury) Book Review: Something Wicked This Way Comes by Ray Bradbury Few books capture the strange magic of October like Ray Bradbury’s Something Wicked This Way Comes. First published in 1962, this dark fantasy novel still stands as one of the best explorations of childhood fears, aging, temptation, and the sinister carnival lurking just beyond the safe borders of small-town life.

Book Review: Something Wicked This Way Comes (Ray Bradbury)

Missile Site Turned Taproom: Grist House Command Launches in Collier Township Missile Site Turned Taproom: Grist House Command Launches in Collier Township You ever walk into a room that’s heavy with history? That’s the vibe when you step into Grist House Command, the newest spot from Grist House Craft Brewery, tucked inside what was once a Cold War-era Nike missile command center in Collier Township. This isn’t your typical craft beer launch—it’s a full-on story, a place where aviation relics meet hazy IPAs and dog-friendly patios.

Missile Site Turned Taproom: Grist House Command Launches in Collier Township

Cincinnati Craft Legend Listermann Brews Its Final Chapter Cincinnati Craft Legend Listermann Brews Its Final Chapter When a place you’ve been raising pints at for years closes its doors—without much warning—it cuts deeper than you’d expect. That’s exactly what happened on—and yes, I’ll say it—Saturday, August 16, 2025. That day marked the final pouring for one of Cincinnati’s most storied staples in the craft beer world: Listermann Brewing Company…

Cincinnati Craft Legend Listermann Brews Its Final Chapter

Beer Review: DDH Alien Church (Citra & Galaxy) (Tired Hands) Beer Review: DDH Alien Church (Citra & Galaxy) (Tired Hands) Background & Brewing DDH Alien Church (Citra & Galaxy) is a New England-style (hazy) IPA brewed by Tired Hands Brewing Company in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. It’s built on their “Reptoid Alien with Photosynthesizing Tongue Oat IPA” foundation, featuring fluffy malted oats and heavy hopping with Cascade and Columbus at the base. The dry hopping process is dialed up significantly—first with a hefty dose of Citra, Mosaic, and Chinook, then “blasted over the skull” with even more Citra plus tropical, punchy, hyper-fresh Galaxy hops as a secondary dry hop.

Beer Review: DDH Alien Church (Citra & Galaxy) (Tired Hands)

Beer Review: DDH Alien Church (Citra & Galaxy) (Tired Hands) Background & Brewing DDH Alien Church (Citra & Galaxy) is a New England-style (hazy) IPA brewed by Tired Hands Brewing Company in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. It’s built on their…

Typing the Tap: Why America’s Cheers Are Getting Quieter (And Healthier) Typing the Tap: Why America’s Cheers Are Getting Quieter (And Healthier) A Sip of Reality Once upon a time, Americans embraced drinking like a rite of passage. But as of August 2025, just 54% of U.S. adults report drinking alcohol—the lowest rate since Gallup started tracking in 1939 (Sources: The Washington PostAxios). What's behind this sober shift? Rising health awareness is the main driver: …

Typing the Tap: Why America’s Cheers Are Getting Quieter (And Healthier)

Craft Brewers Are All In on Japanese Rice Lagers Craft Brewers Are All In on Japanese Rice Lagers The summer heat always seems to bring with it a certain craving. Something cold. Something crisp. Something easy-drinking but still flavorful enough to be worth your time. For years that spot has been filled by kölsches, pilsners, and the endless tide of hazy IPAs. But this summer—and possibly the next big wave in craft beer—American breweries are looking East for inspiration.

Craft Brewers Are All In on Japanese Rice Lagers

Every NFL Stadium’s Closest Brewery – A Complete Guide for Football and Beer Fans Every NFL Stadium’s Closest Brewery – A Complete Guide for Football and Beer Fans If there are two things Americans love, it’s football and beer. And what better way to combine them than by finding the nearest craft brewery to every NFL stadium? Whether you’re traveling for an away game, tailgating with friends, or just want to explore new taprooms, this guide lays out exactly which brewery is closest to each of the NFL’s 30 stadiums (remember, the Giants/Jets and Chargers/Rams share homes).

Every NFL Stadium’s Closest Brewery – A Complete Guide for Football and Beer Fans

Every NFL Stadium’s Closest Brewery – A Complete Guide for Football and Beer Fans If there are two things Americans love, it’s football and beer. And what better way to combine them than by finding the nearest craft…

NFL Stadium Beer Prices for the 2025 Season – From $6.80 to $16.49 (and Higher) NFL Stadium Beer Prices for the 2025 Season – From $6.80 to $16.49 (and Higher) There’s nothing quite like the marriage of two of America’s greatest obsessions: football and beer. Whether you’re tailgating in the parking lot hours before kickoff, grabbing a cold one while cheering from the stands, or yelling at your TV from the comfort of your couch — beer is part of the NFL experience.

NFL Stadium Beer Prices for the 2025 Season – From $6.80 to $16.49 (and Higher)

NFL Stadium Beer Prices for the 2025 Season – From $6.80 to $16.49 (and Higher) There’s nothing quite like the marriage of two of America’s greatest obsessions: football and beer. Whether you’re tailgating in the…

LAKEFRONT BREWERY TEAMS UP WITH BADGER STATE BREWING TO DELIVER A NEW TAKE ON GREEN BAY’S GOLD PACKAGE LAKEFRONT BREWERY TEAMS UP WITH BADGER STATE BREWING TO DELIVER A NEW TAKE ON GREEN BAY’S GOLD PACKAGE After a successful release last year, both breweries look forward to back-to-back wins. This year’s Gold Package collaboration is a Golden Helles Lager brewed at Lakefront’s facility in Milwaukee. Two breweries with matching reputations for great beer have teamed up once again. Aptly named after Green Bay season ticket holders primarily based in Milwaukee, Gold Package will be available in both kegs and 6-packs across Wisconsin with an emphasis in the Milwaukee and Green Bay markets.

LAKEFRONT BREWERY TEAMS UP WITH BADGER STATE BREWING TO DELIVER A NEW TAKE ON GREEN BAY’S GOLD PACKAGE

LAKEFRONT BREWERY TEAMS UP WITH BADGER STATE BREWING TO DELIVER A NEW TAKE ON GREEN BAY’S GOLD PACKAGE After a successful release last year, both breweries look forward to back-to-back wins. This…

Beer Review: Leaf Seeker IPA (Troegs Independent Brewing) Beer Review: Leaf Seeker IPA by Troegs Independent Brewing Happy National IPA Day, everyone! You know, there’s no shortage of IPAs in the world. From the hazy juice bombs of New England to the palate-wrecking resin bombs of the early West Coast era, we’ve seen the IPA evolve into a hundred sub-styles and “IPA-adjacent” beers. But every once in a while, a brewery takes a classic template, sharpens the edges, and gives you something that makes you remember why you fell in love with hops in the first place.

Beer Review: Leaf Seeker IPA (Troegs Independent Brewing)

Fuzzy Few Organization Presents the Fuzzy Few Festival With Beer Garden 2025 Fuzzy Few Organization Presents the Fuzzy Few Festival With Beer Garden 2025 This year's Fuzzy Few Festival will be held August 11th through August 16th, 2025. Come on out to Shaffner Park (also locally known as Boro Park) for the fun, festivities, games, events, and music from Monday through Saturday! Fuzzy Few Festival 2025 The Fuzzy Few Festival in Hummelstown, PA, is happening from August 11th to 16th, 2025.

Fuzzy Few Organization Presents the Fuzzy Few Festival With Beer Garden 2025

Fuzzy Few Organization Presents the Fuzzy Few Festival With Beer Garden 2025 This year's Fuzzy Few Festival will be held August 11th through August 16th, 2025. Come on out to Shaffner Park (also locally known as Boro…

PLCB Opens Bidding on 25 Expired Pennsylvania Liquor Licenses PLCB Opens Bidding on 25 Expired Pennsylvania Liquor Licenses The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) is giving businesses across the state another shot at securing coveted liquor licenses — often referred to as “zombie licenses.” Yesterday, August 7th, bidding officially opened for the 14th auction since the passage of Act 39, the 2016 law that dramatically reshaped liquor sales in Pennsylvania.

PLCB Opens Bidding on 25 Expired Pennsylvania Liquor Licenses

PLCB Opens Bidding on 25 Expired Pennsylvania Liquor Licenses The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) is giving businesses across the state another shot at securing coveted liquor licenses — often referred to as “zombie licenses.”…

YAH Brew and Cartel Brewing Team Up to Revive Middletown Space with Collaborative Venture YAH Brew and Cartel Brewing Team Up to Revive Middletown Space with Collaborative Venture YAH Brew and Cartel Brewing and Blending have teamed up on the newly acquired space in Middletown - the old Tattered Flag location at 1 S Union St, Middletown, PA 17057. (See our recent article about YAH Brewing acquiring the Tattered Flag space.) (Or the Tower Investments press release on it here - …

YAH Brew and Cartel Brewing Team Up to Revive Middletown Space with Collaborative Venture

YAH Brew and Cartel Brewing Team Up to Revive Middletown Space with Collaborative Venture YAH Brew and Cartel Brewing and Blending have teamed up on the newly acquired space in Middletown - the old Tattered…

Idiom Brewing’s Owner is Stepping Down – Michael Clements Bids Farewell to Idiom Brewing Idiom Brewing's Owner is Stepping Down - Michael Clements Bids Farewell to Idiom Brewing In an early morning social media post today, Michael Clements, owner and founder of Idiom Brewing announced his intentions of stepping down and leaving the business. He reiterated how Idiom Brewing is open and active, but is for sale. (See our article: Idiom Brewing Listed For Sale.)

Idiom Brewing’s Owner is Stepping Down – Michael Clements Bids Farewell to Idiom Brewing

Idiom Brewing's Owner is Stepping Down - Michael Clements Bids Farewell to Idiom Brewing In an early morning social media post today, Michael Clements, owner and founder of Idiom Brewing announced his…

What’s to Become of Two Rivers Brewing’s Quakertown Location What's to Become of Two Rivers Brewing's Quakertown Location As we posted earlier today - Two Rivers Brewing Will be Closing Their Easton Location. We have just found out what will become of their Quakertown  tap room location. Two Rivers Brewing Announces Closure of Original Location After 13 Years Located at 116 PA-313, Quakertown, PA 18951, Two Rivers Brewing's taproom is part of the Trolley Barn Public Market.

What’s to Become of Two Rivers Brewing’s Quakertown Location

What's to Become of Two Rivers Brewing's Quakertown Location As we posted earlier today - Two Rivers Brewing Will be Closing Their Easton Location. We have just found out what will become of their Quakertown  tap room location. Two…

Two Rivers Brewing Closing Easton Location Two Rivers Brewing Closing Easton Location Two Rivers Brewing has announced on their social media accounts today that they are closing their Easton location for retail sales. Located at 542 Northampton St, Easton, PA 18042, the brewpub was recently recognized and used in a J. G. Wentworth commercial. Their announcement reads: It is with a heavy heart that we are announcing that we are closing our Easton location for retail sales at the end of business on August 17.

Two Rivers Brewing Closing Easton Location

Two Rivers Brewing Closing Easton Location Two Rivers Brewing has announced on their social media accounts today that they are closing their Easton location for retail sales. Located at 542 Northampton St, Easton, PA 18042, the brewpub was recently…

Something Wicked Brewing Announces Closing Something Wicked Brewing Announces Closing Sadly, the Hanover brewery staple - Something Wicked Brewing has announced today via social media that they will be closing on September 6th, 2025. Located at 34 Broadway, Hanover, PA 17331, the craft brewery will be closing its doors for the last time on the 6th of September. A nod to Ray Bradbury (Something Wicked This Way Comes) Something Wicked Brewing has been a staple of Hanover for 10 years; opening their doors in June of 2015, with their soft opening in May of 2015.

Something Wicked Brewing Announces Closing

Something Wicked Brewing Announces Closing Sadly, the Hanover brewery staple - Something Wicked Brewing has announced today via social media that they will be closing on September 6th, 2025. Located at 34 Broadway, Hanover, PA 17331, the craft brewery…

LAKEFRONT BREWERY PARTNERS WITH BENNO’S CONCESSIONS AT THE WISCONSIN STATE FAIR LAKEFRONT BREWERY PARTNERS WITH BENNO’S CONCESSIONS AT THE WISCONSIN STATE FAIR Longtime State Fair aficionados, Benno’s Concessions, are teaming up with Milwaukee mainstay, Lakefront Brewery, to bring you your new favorite State Fair hangout, the “Lakefront Brewery Biergarten”. Located in the heart of the park, not far from the Bank Five Nine Amphitheater, the Lakefront Brewery Biergarten will be serving up their refreshing beers, slushies, cocktails, and mocktails.

LAKEFRONT BREWERY PARTNERS WITH BENNO’S CONCESSIONS AT THE WISCONSIN STATE FAIR

Wiseacre Brewing Acquires Bearded Iris: A Major Shakeup in Tennessee’s Craft Beer Scene Wiseacre Brewing Acquires Bearded Iris: A Major Shakeup in Tennessee’s Craft Beer Scene In a bold move reshaping Tennessee’s craft beer landscape, Wiseacre Brewing Company of Memphis has officially acquired Bearded Iris Brewing, one of Nashville’s most iconic breweries. The deal unites the creators of Tiny Bomb and Homestyle, the two best-selling craft beers in the state, under one banner—while both brands continue to operate independently.

Wiseacre Brewing Acquires Bearded Iris: A Major Shakeup in Tennessee’s Craft Beer Scene

Wiseacre Brewing Acquires Bearded Iris: A Major Shakeup in Tennessee’s Craft Beer Scene In a bold move reshaping Tennessee’s craft beer landscape, Wiseacre Brewing Company of Memphis has officially acquired…