Food & Drink
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Philadelphia Magazine: Grab Drinks and Food To-Go From These Local Breweries That Made Region’s Top 20 List
Those looking to enjoy a good drink along with delicious food while staying safe during the pandemic are in luck as two local breweries have made the list of top 20 breweries, wineries, and distilleries that offer takeout, delivery, or socially distant options in the region, writes Philadelphia Magazine. Moss Mill Brewing in Huntingdon Valley…
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Be Here Brewing Celebrates First Anniversary with New Version of Its Flagship IPA
Be Here Brewing recently celebrated its first anniversary as the sole brewery in Avondale, writes Jen Samuel for the Daily Local News. “We would have loved to celebrate our anniversary with a full house of customers and live music,” said Dan Knabb, who co-owns the brewery with Maura Langley. “Of course, that wasn’t possible.” Instead,…
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Major Setback in Fort Washington’s Karamoor Estate Vineyard & Winery Tasting Room Plans
A long-planned tasting room by Karamoor Estate Vineyard & Winery in Fort Washington that was slowly taking shape in recent months suffered significant damage in a Friday fire, writes Paul Vigna for the Penn Live Patriot-News. The fire on the estate owned by Athena and Nick Karabots was reported in the early morning hours, said…
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‘Keystone Change’ Podcast Profiles Pottstown’s Manatawny Still Works
Manatawny Still Works in Pottstown has been operational since 2014, but 2020 has been its craziest year by far, writes Lee Stabert for the Keystone Edge. Stabert interviewed Derek Menaldino, co-owner of the distillery, for the inaugural episode of Keystone Change. This new podcast series aims at talking about the creative ways state businesses and…
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Award-Winning Montgomeryville Winery Produces Some of Best Cider in State
Stone & Key Cellars, an award-winning winery and cidery in Montgomeryville, is among the ten best cider-makers in Pennsylvania, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The establishment started as a homebrew-supply store and has evolved over time into one of the best wineries and cideries in the region. The local institution offers a small…
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Karamoor Estate in Fort Washington Among Region’s Best to Visit Wineries
Visits to vineyards have proven to be remarkably pandemic-friendly, making this the perfect time to head out to some of the best wineries in the region possibly with lawn chairs and blankets in tow, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. And those who would like to spend an afternoon sipping good wine while enjoying…
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Haverford Native Founds Brewery with Social Mission in Philly
Tess Hart, a Haverford native and co-founder and CEO of Triple Bottom Brewing, founded the year-old Philadelphia brewery with a social mission in mind, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Hart and her two business partners, husband Bill Popwell and brewer Kyle Carney, focus on three bottom lines in their work: beer, people, and…
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‘French Toast Lady’ Teams Up With Doylestown Brewing to Release New Spice Brown Ale
Charisse McGill, dubbed the French toast lady for the bite-sized pieces of French toasts she sells at farmers markets and festivals, has teamed up with Doylestown Brewing to release a new spice brown ale together, writes Tara Nurin for Forbes. The jovial entrepreneur has already made a name for herself in the Philadelphia area and…
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Deal With Hatfield’s Penn Beer Distributors Brings Night Shift Brewing to Southeastern PA
Boston-area craft brewer Night Shift Brewing is coming to Southeastern Pennsylvania through a distribution deal with Hatfield-based Penn Beer Distributors, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The brewery originally planned to open a production facility, taproom, and distributorship in Roxborough, but the pandemic threw a wrench in that plan. When the country started to…
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Fall Means Apple Cider Donuts, and No One Makes Them Better Than This Iconic Orchard
The season for apple cider donuts is upon us, and Philadelphia Magazine has compiled its list of where you can find the best of these tasty treats. A Chester County staple for more than 50 years, Highland Orchards in West Bradford Township is synonymous with all things fall, particularly apple cider donuts, which Highland bakes…
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Audubon’s Bald Birds Brewing Spreads its Wings All the Way to Jersey Shore
Audubon-based Bald Birds Brewing Company is spreading its wings and expanding its operations to Jersey Shore with a new taproom, event hall, and brewery, writes Linda Roller for the Mountain Home. The brewery co-owned by Joe and Abby Feerrar opened its new location in an old manufacturing site last month. “My husband, Joe, grew up…
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Local Breweries Show They *Do* Know Jack about Crafting Pumpkin Beer
Now that Montgomery County is fully steeped in fall, several local craft breweries are now offering their takes on pumpkin beer. Grace Dickinson, in The Philadelphia Inquirer, covered two local providers who have gotten “on gourd” with the seasonal beverage. Wissahickon Brewing Company’s Ember was named to evoke images of a fall campfire. The spice-forward ale…
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Penn Vet Adds a Dog’s Nose to Arsenal of Weapons Against the Dreaded Spotted Lanternfly
Man’s Best Friend is joining the front lines in the spotted lanternfly battle, reports the 6abc staff and Christie Ileto for 6acbc.com. The dogs come from a pilot training program at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine. Three dogs participated in the five-month study. Unhatched lanternfly eggs are difficult to find and odorless…
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Cardinal Hollow Winery Now Bottling Product After PLCB Changes Rule on Fermented Fruit Beverages
Cardinal Hollow Winery in Lansdale is ready to take full advantage of the recent change made by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board to the rules on fermented fruit beverages, writes Paul Vigna for the Penn Live Patriot-News. The revisions to Advisory Notice 25, which establishes requirements for products to be sold as alcoholic cider, mead,…
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Philadelphia Magazine: Three Montco Craft Breweries to Visit by Cycling
With cycling popularity on the rise due to COVID-19, a plethora of bike trails across the Philadelphia Area, and plenty of breweries to visit, local cyclists are participating in brewery rides, write Laura Brzyski and Amanda Paule in Philadelphia Magazine. Some breweries are easier to access by bike than others. A few local cyclists, who…
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Lansdale-Based Boardroom Spirits Kickstarting New Canned Cocktail Line
Lansdale-based Boardroom Spirits has launched its new line of Vodka and Soda cocktails, further diversifying its product range during the pandemic, writes Laura Smythe for the Philadelphia Business Journal. When the pandemic closed area restaurants for on-premises dining, the four-year-old distillery pivoted to selling pre-made bottled cocktails made using freshly-squeezed juices and housemade syrups. When…
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The Cold Ones: Montgomery County’s Best Brewpubs
By Christine Tarlecki Summer, isn’t over yet, kids, and we are looking forward to soaking up all August has to offer, like brewpubs! Sure, we had a hurricane, but let’s celebrate our power coming back on, starting with our favorite Montco places. Ales, IPAs, wheat beers, summer brews and more- we’ve got them all here…
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Breweries Find Creative Ways to Get Their Products Into the Hands of Customers
Local brewers are showing some imagination as they figure out ways around closed restaurants, shelter-at-home and distancing rules to get their product to consumers, writes Vince Carey for the Daily Times. Places like 2SP Brewing Company in Aston have lost about 70 percent of their business from closed restaurants. Now brewers are taking their product…
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