Beer, Wine & Spirits
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PLCB: How Did Pennsylvanians Deal with the Stresses of the Pandemic? Montco Residents Tippled
According to the latest financial report released by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB), Pennsylvanians purchased more wine and liquor in the later months of the pandemic than ever before. Tom Davidson uncorked the details for Trib Live. What can we say? In Montgomery County, we tippled. Alcohol sales for the fiscal year ending June…
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Montgomery County is Home to Some of Pennsylvania’s Best Cider
Pennsylvania is home to some of the finest hard cider in the nation, with one of the best ones made right here in Montgomery County, writes Nick Vadala for The Philadelphia Inquirer. This Fall, cross this item off your bucket list and go cider-tasting. Cider is different from beer or wine, and many are made…
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With PLCB Liquor Limit in Place, Now is Perfect Time to Try Montco Distilleries
Owing to supply-chain delays, the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) has issued a mandate that limits purchasing of various upscale champagnes, cognacs, tequilas, and whiskeys to two bottles per day. In response to the PLCB liquor limit, fans of spirits can give some local distilleries a try. Beatrice Forman pored through the details for Billy…
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Want a Mobile Bar Cart At Your Wedding? Here Are Some of the Best in Montco & Chesco
Find the best mobile bar cart in the Philadelphia region, one that is guaranteed to liven up your wedding or any other celebration, can be found in the Montgomery and Chester county suburbs, according to Philadelphia Magazine. The Philly Yard Bar is run by Andy and Kerri Marin of Plymouth Meeting. This is not a…
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Snoop Dogg ‘Kidnapped’ from Richboro ACME; Police Assure the Public That Someone Will Take the Rap For It
A standup display — depicting a three-foot-tall, bobblehead version of Snoop Dogg — was taken from an ACME in Richboro, Northampton Township. The likeness of the singer, media star, actor, and businessman was transported out in a shopping cart, reports NBC10. The scaled-down version of Snoop (he’s really 6’4”) was part of an advertising campaign…
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VFTCB Revamps Montco Makers, the Official Guide to the County’s Craft Breweries, Wineries, and Distilleries
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB), the Destination Marketing Organization for Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, launched Montco Makers in 2018 to help visitors explore the county’s award-winning breweries, wineries, and distilleries. Three years later, the VFTCB is enhancing guest experiences by revamping the growing brand and its digital application and introducing the Montco Makers…
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Collegeville’s Troubles End Brewery Highlights Birth of Their Beer
When a group of friends made up their minds and decided to open a new brewery in Collegeville, not even the pandemic could dissuade them from their plans, reports Vittoria Woodill for CBS3 Philly. The budding brewers have transformed an old flag factory into a free-spirited and colorful Troubles End Brewery. Head brewer Zach Svoboda…
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3 Delaware County Wineries are Part of Pennsylvania’s Pleasant Scenery
Here are three nearby Delaware County wineries that are part of Pennsylvania’s most pastoral vineyards, writes Noelle Allen for philly.eater.com. Chaddsford Winery, 632 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford delivers sparkling, sweet and dry wines from Gabriel Rubilar on a five-acre property. There’s a lawn for blankets, and a shaded picnic area is open seven days a…
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New Guide Provides Roadmap to Montgomery County’s Brewpubs, Wineries, and Distillers
If you have been thinking of breaking out of your comfort zone with what types of drinks you try, Montgomery County is the place to do it, and a new guide from MONTCO.Today puts all every one of Montco brewpubs, wineries and distillers on the map. With close to 40 brewpubs, wineries, and distilleries in…
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Kicking Off Summer in Montgomery County with a Refreshing Strawberry Lemonade Shandy, Sold Where? Wawa!
A summer beer from Wawa and 2SP Brewing Company in Aston may lure you in on its name alone: The Sunfest Strawberry Lemonade Shandy. The can has a bearded guy surfing on a hoagie. “There’s no better time than now to reunite with our friends at 2SP to provide a perfect summer beverage to our…
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Pennsylvania’s Best Red and White Wines Come From This Nearby Winery
Penns Woods Winery in Chadds Ford took two of three awards in the 2021 Pennsylvania Sommelier Judgement, writes Leanna Tilitei for Philadelphia Business Journal. It won for producing Pennsylvania’s best red and white wines. The vineyard’s 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve was the top spot for reds. The 2020 Sauvignon Blanc won it for top white…
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After Nine Years at Its Current Location, Ambler’s Forest and Main Brewing Relocates a Few Blocks Away
Forest & Main Brewing is moving from its current location in Ambler to a new space just a few blocks away and is also constructing a new 15-barrel brewery and taproom, writes Lisa Dukart for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The nine-year-old brewery known for its Belgian-style and English-style beers will leave the adjacent spaces known…
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Following Sexism, Mistreatment Allegations, New Leadership at Ardmore’s Tired Hands Brewing Hopes to Foster Empowerment
Following allegations of sexism and mistreatment, the new leadership at Tired Hands Brewing in Ardmore is hoping to foster a culture of equity and empowerment, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The allegations appeared two weeks ago on the Instagram account of brewer Brienne Allan. They ranged from servers being belittled in public to…
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Oh Snap! Montco Companies Team Up to Introduce Signature Summertime Ale Made with Philadelphia Treats
Conshohocken Brewing Company and East Whiteland-based ACME Market have teamed up to turn Philadelphia’s famous sweets into a signature summertime brew, writes Alicia Vitarelli for 6abc. The brew is called Ivins’ Famous Lemon Shandy Ale. “Today we are finally putting into cans – a project that has been years in the making with ACME,” said…
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NAMI’s Hops for Hope Partners with Lansdale Breweries to Build Mental Health Awareness
Join NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) in Lansdale, this Saturday, May 22, 2021, from 12 pm to 4 pm in Hops for Hope. May is Mental Health Awareness Month and local Lansdale businesses are coming together to build mental health awareness in their community. 1 in 5 people identify living with a mental health…
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I’ll Have the Steak! Ardmore’s Newest Italian Steakhouse Officially Opens Its Doors
Ardmore lovers of good steak now have another option to choose from when the craving hits – the newly opened Italian steakhouse, DePaul’s Table, writes Laura Smythe for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The steakhouse is the brainchild of restaurant industry veteran Anthony DePaul. His two-decades-long experience in the sector includes time with Starr Restaurants and…
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Spotted! Di Bruno Bros. Partners with Nottingham-area Winery to Help Fund Spotted Lanternfly Research
Di Bruno Bros. has released a new wine made with help of Wayvine Winery & Vineyard in Nottingham, and sales will help fund spotted lanternfly research, writes Allie Miller for PhillyVoice. Last week, the specialty food store introduced its second original wine in a collaborative series titled Di Bruno Bros. & Friends that launched in…
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North Wales’ McAllister Brewing Co Joins Veteran Brewers to Adapt and Overcome with Beer Honoring Vets
McAllister Brewing Company in North Wales, along with Glen Mills’ Deer Creek Malthouse joins 18 other Pennsylvania veteran-owned/operated breweries to create a Memorial Day brew for military veterans, writes Max Bennett for patch.com. The beer will be “Adapt And Overcome.” The beer is being brewed at 2nd Story Brewing in Philadelphia and GearHouse Brewing in…
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