Beer, Wine & Spirits
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Concordance Ferments Opens in Historic Hatboro Mill Building
Concordance Ferments, a new brewpub dedicated to craft beer, seasonal food, and community, has officially opened its doors at 18 Horsham Road in Hatboro. The space is situated right on the Pennypack Creek and occupies a landmark 1724 mill building that once fed George Washington’s troops and served as a lookout during the Battle of…
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How 24,000 Guy Fieri’s Tequila Bottles Got Stolen in Elaborate Heist Before Reaching Lansdale
Around 24,000 bottles of Santo Tequila, a special drink by Guy Fieri and his partner, Van Halen frontman Sammy Hagar that was set to launch last year, were stolen before reaching the Lansdale warehouse in an elaborate heist, writes Miguel A. Melendez for Men’s Journal. The operation was orchestrated in Armenia, revealed Fieri during his…
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The Rum Isn’t Always Gone: Cutter and Cannon Spirits Sets Sail for West Chester
Cutter and Cannon Spirits, a new rum-focused distillery, is set to open in West Chester as early as November, by local entrepreneurs Cole Bauer and Matt Mowatt, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Bauer, based in Chester Springs, and Mowatt, a Broomall resident, are looking to fill a gap in Chester County’s distilling…
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Stateside Vodka Chooses Center City to Relocate Corporate Headquarters
Stateside Vodka, the maker of Surfside canned cocktails, has chosen to relocate its corporate headquarters to Center City, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Stateside Vodka has signed a new 11-year lease at 1100 Ludlow Street, where it will be taking up 34,200 square feet of the building across the fifth and sixth…
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Three Best Friends and Pennsbury Grads Open New Brewery in Morrisville
Best friends and Pennsbury High School grads Frank Brill, Ken Terry and Rob Staples are getting ready to open RiverTide Brewing in Morrisville in the former Bitchin’ Kitten space, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. “Frank’s a great brewer, Kenny’s great in the kitchen and I run a great front of…
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Visit These Two Local Spots Offering Delicious Autumnal Cider
Local cideries offer Chester County residents the perfect way to enjoy a delicious drink while supporting community agriculture, write Mike Landers and Robin Shreeves for Philadelphia Magazine. Since ingredients were often easier to source than those for wine and beer, cider has been a historically popular beverage. More recently, the uptick in craft beer popularity…
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Cescaphe CEO Renovating 51-Year-Old Sand Castle Winery in Erwinna
Joe Volpe, CEO of Philadelphia events company Cescaphe, is renovating the former Sand Castle Winery in Erwinna and reopening under the name Blind Fox Vineyard, working alongside his wife and daughters, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Volpe expects to reopen the 72-acre property to the public this fall, with wine tasting experiences…
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Visit These Chester County Wineries for Specialty Wines, Gorgeous Views
With summer weather in full swing, there is no better time to spend an evening outdoors at local wineries, writes Olivia Stefano and Anne E. Hill for Main Line Today. Here are four wineries throughout Chester County offering delicious wines and stunning outdoor views. Stargazer’s Vineyard—Coatesville. Named after the nearby Stargazer’s Stone, the winery offers…
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Pottstown’s Manatawny Still Works Closed Permanently Sunday
Manatawny Still Works, a Pottstown distillery and tasting room, shut down permanently Sunday, closing all locations including its Ardmore, East Passyunk, and Fishtown cocktail bars, write Jenn Ladd and Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 11-year-old, award-winning distillery announced its imminent closure on social media on Friday. “Now’s your last chance to stop into…
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There’s a Secret British Pub in This Media Lawyer’s Office
Adam Barrist is a personal injury lawyer in Media who decided it was time to add a British speakeasy, the Barrister, to his law firm, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “I‘ve always felt like there’s nothing that can’t be cured over a cocktail with somebody,” he said. This actually happened when a Chicago…
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Kensington Cocktail Brand Surfside Relocates Temporarily to Trevose, Builds Nationwide Momentum
Cocktail brand Surfside, from Kensington’s Stateside Distillery, is temporarily relocating its headquarters to a larger space in Trevose as it continues building nationwide momentum, writes Emily Goulet for Philadelphia Magazine. Stateside’s owners, two pairs of brothers — Clement and Zach Pappas, and Matt and Bryan Quigley — originally signed a long-term industrial lease on a…
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Bucks County is Pennsylvania’s Fourth-Biggest Alcohol Consumer; These Are Local Drinks of Choice
Bucks County ranked fourth in Pennsylvania for alcohol consumption, with 10.8 million units sold at Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores from July 2023 to June 2024, write Garland Fordice, Lizzie Mulvey, and Chris A. Williams for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Doylestown (18901) residents prefer wine, with 442,975 units sold, followed by liquor at 233,772 units.…
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Tariffs Poise Pennsylvania Craft Beer Industry for Higher Prices
President Donald Trump’s tariffs are bringing uncertainty into Pennsylvania’s craft beer industry, potentially leading to increased prices on various products, write Mike D’Onofrio and John Frank for AXIOS. Tariffs on equipment, kegs, aluminum cans, and ingredients are challenging brewers, especially small producers, in their efforts to keep prices steady. Craft beer is a major industry…
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Time to Take in the View at These Delaware County Rooftop Bars
Warmer temperatures mean more outdoor dining and cocktails at rooftop bars. You need look no further than Delaware County to enjoy these scenic spring gatherings, writes Ben Silver and Lauren DePiero for Main Line Today. Azie in Media has a happy hour on weekdays from 4 to 6 PM, and an indoor and outdoor bar…
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Recently-Shuttered Grays Ferry Tavern to Reopen Under New Ownership
Grace Tavern, the Grays Ferry restaurant and bar that was shuttered back in January after 20 years, is set to reopen under new ownership, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Tavern Group, which includes owner and founder Stephen Carlino and three partners, will be taking over the space’s liquor license. There is…
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Inside the Post-NFL Journey for East Fallowfield’s Retired Coach Dick Vermeil
Many former NFL coaches find great success after their coaching career ends—including former Eagles coach and East Fallowfield resident Dick Vermeil, writes Alex Hoegler for Total Pro Sports. Vermeil coached the Philadelphia Eagles from 1976 to 1982, successfully leading the team through four playoff seasons and one Super Bowl. After a fifteen-year break, Vermeil coached…
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Havertown Bar Owner Notes Guinness on the Rise Among a Surprising Demographic
Local bar owners, including Tom Thornton of J.D. McGillicuddy’s in Havertown, have noticed a boost in Guinness sales among an unexpected age group, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The acclaimed Irish stout has been a fan favorite for older demographics in Ireland and the United States since its creation. Recently, Thornton has noticed…
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Deer Creek Malthouse in Glen Mills Describes a Beer Promotion Nightmare
A little-known state grant program promoting Pennsylvania’s beer industry is not great about paying for those promotions, reports Spotlight PA. Mark Brault, owner of Deer Creek Malthouse in Glen Mills, discovered that first-hand. Brault created Deer Creek Malthouse in 2012 to highlight the use of locally owned grains in malt ingredients. He applied for and…
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