Beer, Wine & Spirits
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Punch Buggy Brewing Brings Craft Beer to Spring City with New Main Street Taproom
A Philadelphia craft brewery is putting roots in Chester County, and owner Patrick Coyne already calls the borough home, writes Brooke Schultz at The Philadelphia Inquirer. Punch Buggy Brewing Company opens its second taproom in Spring City on Saturday, June 13 after a year-long renovation of the former Main Street hardware store. Coyne, 42, moved…
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Wawa Wins Battle to Sell Alcohol in Hatboro
After an uphill battle, Hatboro’s Wawa now serves alcohol, reports Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. Last year, the convenience store proposed plans to bring a liquor license from a Norristown business to their new location in Hatboro. The borough voted against the motion in a 5-2 vote. This came after the borough fought and lost…
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New Wine Bar Stays True to Pennsylvania Wines Ahead of Unionville Debut
Proximity Wine Bar is bringing hyper-local food and wine to Chester County with its forthcoming Unionville location, writes Brooke Schultz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Owner Corey Krejcik envisioned a community-focused wine bar highlighting Pennsylvania winemakers. With the upcoming Unionville bottle shop and tasting room, located at the former Catherine’s Restaurant space, guests will soon be…
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Pottstown’s Sly Fox Taps Into Low-Alcohol Trend with New Beer Line
Pottstown’s Sly Fox Brewing Co. is leaning into changing drinking habits with the launch of a new low alcohol beer brand, writes Emma Dooling for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Sly Fox designed the beer for today’s more health-conscious consumer. The Pottstown brewery has introduced its “Soul Tone” line, featuring beers with just 2.5% alcohol by…
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An Irishman’s Journey to Bring Authentic Pub Experience to Downingtown
Coming soon to Downingtown, Dublin Brewing Company is the years-long dream of Brendan FitzGerald that is finally coming to life, writes Brooke Schultz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The idea came from FitzGerald’s deep-seated interest in brewing, which started as boy growing up in Ireland, sampling home brews from his neighbor. As a teen, he moved…
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Battle Royale Brewing in Springfield Combines Brews and Retro Arcade
The husband and wife team of Matt and Stephanie Courchain are opening a retro arcade and brewery in Springfield known as the Battle Royale Brewing Co., writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The couple is investing between $300,000 and $350,000 in the brewery, which will feature arcade games, in-house brews, and Nintendo Switch stations.…
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Popular Quakertown Craft Brewery and Restaurant Celebrates Reopening
The Proper Brewing Company is celebrating its grand reopening following a two-and-a-half-month hiatus on Wednesday, April 1, at 4 PM, writes Ryan Kneller for WFMZ 69 News. The 10-year-old Quakertown business, formerly owned by husband and wife Brian and Kris Wilson, was recently sold to employee Melissa Szymkiewicz. On Jan. 17, the restaurant and brewery closed for renovations and now features…
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Swarthmore’s New Cocktail Lounge Has a Vinyl Listening Bar Vibe
The Stylus Room is coming to downtown Swarthmore, and it’s bringing along a Japanese vinyl listening bar vibe, writes Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The cocktail lounge 110 Park Ave. plans to offer crafted cocktails, natural wines, small bites, and an “intentionally calm” atmosphere. A liquor license transfer from the closed Slowdown Grillpub in…
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How Much of America’s Founding Was Fueled By Booze? Turns Out, A Lot
Drinking played a rather heavy role in the founding of America 250 years ago, writes Mike Newall for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Outside Independence Hall, the Founding Fathers often took breaks from drafting the nation’s independence by bending elbows at City Tavern. George Washington enjoyed Philadelphia-brewed Robert Hare’s porter so much that he kept a steady…
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Bald Birds Brewing Takes Over Former Workhorse Space in King of Prussia
Bald Birds Brewing Co. is taking over the former Workhorse Brewing facility in King of Prussia, scaling both its taproom footprint and contract manufacturing arm, writes Emma Dooling for The Philadelphia Business Journal. The move brings Bald Birds Brewing into the 47,000-square-foot brewery at 250 King Manor Drive, long known as Workhorse Brewing Co. While…
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Asher’s Chocolate and Conshohocken Brewing Reunite for a Fan-Favorite Beer
Souderton’s beloved Asher’s Chocolate is once again blending their flavor with Conshohocken Brewing, the companies announced in a press release through Craft Brewing Business. Asher’s Chocolate has teamed up with Conshohocken Brewing Co. to bring back the Asher’s Chocolate Imperial Stout for its second year. The limited-edition beer marks the fifth release in Asher’s ongoing…
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For Dry January, Ardmore’s Wallace Dry Goods Serves Mocktail Versions Of Popular Drinks
For anyone observing Dry January or aiming to limit alcohol intake, Wallace Dry Goods in Suburban Square provides the perfect experience, writes Tamala Edwards for 6abc. This stylish spot provides an assortment of alcohol-free options, including beer, wine, bubbly drinks, and creative cocktails. Robin Cummiskey, the owner, said that the quality of alcohol-free drinks has…
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DeRo Premium Cello: Bridgeport Source for Cocktail-Ready Limoncello
DeRo Premium Cello in Bridgeport puts a modern spin on a centuries-old Limoncello recipe and offers hand-crafted liqueurs that are designed to be enjoyed neat or in cocktails, reports Bob Kelly for FOX 29 Philadelphia. “Limoncello has been a centuries-old recipe, a centuries-old tradition in Italy,” said Sal Rotondo, owner of DeRo Premium Cello. “Initially…
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Doylestown’s Main Street Sports & Social Announces Plans for New Rooftop Bar
Doylestown’s Main Street Sports & Social is expanding their cocktail bar and lounge, Main Sip, with a new rooftop space, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. Located on the third floor of the Main Street Marketplace, the new outdoor area will be constructed over the building’s back half. The additional…
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These Are Top Breweries in Delaware County, and Here’s Why
Beer brewed locally is the reason they exist, so these breweries in and near Delaware County do it really well. Here are some of the top breweries you’ll find, according to the Main Line Today staff. Artillery Brewing, with a location at 4221 Ferne Blvd. in Drexel Hill, links its brews to the Revolutionary War.…
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Four Montgomery County Breweries Highlighted Among Main Line’s Best
Montgomery County shines as a destination for great craft beer. Main Line Today compiled a list of local breweries and Montco made an impressive showing. From Conshohocken to Ambler, Montco’s brewers continue to make their mark with creativity and community flair. Conshohocken Brewing Company anchors the list with four locations, including its lively Rec Room…
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Fate of Iron Hill’s Beer Stock to be Decided in Bankruptcy
When Iron Hill Brewery abruptly closed all of its locations last month, including those in Chester County, and filed for liquidation bankruptcy, it left the fate of its beer stock uncertain, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. When they shut their doors on Sept. 26, some Iron Hill locations still held inventory, including thousands…
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With Iron Hill Brewery Closed, What Happens to All of That Beer?
There were thousands of dollars in beer left behind when Iron Hill Brewery filed for liquidation bankruptcy and suddenly closed down Sept. 26, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Matt Czapla of Springfield has been shopping around in local Acmes and Giant stores looking for cans of Iron Hill beer. So far, no luck.…
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