Food & Drink
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Montco’s State Percentage of 2021–2022 Alcohol Purchases Exceeded Its Statistic on Residential Population
The 2021–2022 annual report from the Pa. Liquor Control Board (PLCB) has some surprising data trends on alcohol purchases both statewide and in Montgomery County specifically. The notable sales purchase data was parsed by analysts at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. A most notable trend was the volume of alcohol bought during the year. Montgomery County tipplers…
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Refreshed, Free, Mobile Passport Links Montgomery County Breweries, Wineries, and Distilleries
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) has relaunched Montco Makers, a mobile passport that aims to support local craft beverage producers. Montco Makers, a 2018 initiative, showcases the area’s breweries, wineries, and distilleries; its latest edition now has a more gamified look and feel to increase its appeal. Celebration of Local Excellence The…
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Montco-Adjacent Locale Rumored to Be the Next Location of an Amazon Fresh Market
A new Amazon Fresh location is rumored to be making its home in Bucks County soon, the latest food store to make its way into the area. Dino Ciliberti wrote about the new grocer for the Bensalem Patch. An Amazon Fresh location is supposed to be opening at the former K-Mart on Street Road in…
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These Four Montco Breweries Have the Best-High Level Food & Beer Experience
When you head out for a craft beer in Montco, there many places you can grab a beer or some pub food. But if you really want a high-level food and brew experience, head tp these breweries. Breweries In PA breaks down the best spots in Montgomery County. These places have the best dishes for…
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Raise a Glass to Montgomery County’s Best Bars
In a sea of good bars in the Philadelphia region, there some really stand out. Several, in fact, are right here in Montgomery County, according to a list by Philadelphia Magazine. Farm & Fisherman Tavern in Horsham has been recognized for its bar-restaurant combination. The farm-to-table eatery is well stocked with ample libations and a…
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National Magazine Lauds Pair of Montco Restaurants for Their Ambitious Wine Programs
Wine Spectator recently unveiled the winners of its 2022 Restaurant Awards, and two local favorites found places on the prestigious list. Nearly 3,200 restaurants from all 50 states and more than 70 countries and territories were recognized for offering outstanding wine programs. The awards are given in three categories: Award of Excellence, Best of Award…
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Wawa’s New Beachy Beverage: Pick Up a Shore Tea with Your Shorti
There’s a new spiked iced tea, Shore Tea, being brewed by Wawa and the Cape May Brewing Co., writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Shore Tea is brewed with Wawa peach iced tea but also contains alcohol by volume of 4.5 percent. Six packs became available July 21 at 15 select Wawas in…
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Online Magazine Ranks the Five Best Breweries in Neighboring Chester County
If you are looking for a nice place to enjoy a great beer with your friends, these are the five best breweries in Chester County you should not miss out on, writes Marilyn Sanders for PhillyBite Magazine. Stable 12 Brewing in Phoenixville recently moved its brewing operation into a former horse barn. The brewery offers…
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Stone & Key Cellars Releases Revolutionary Vermouth in Collaboration with Philadelphia Distilling
Stone & Key Cellars, in collaboration with Philadelphia Distilling, is excited to announce the release of their latest batch of Revolutionary Vermouth, a semi-dry white vermouth handcrafted in Pennsylvania, on Thursday, June 23, 2022. Vermouth is a fortified and aromatized wine, traditionally a product of Italy, France, or Spain. Used in a variety of cocktails, most famously…
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Founder of Ardmore’s Tired Hands Brewing Resumes His Operational Role Year After Publicly Stepping Away
Jean Broillet IV, the founder of Tired Hands Brewing company in Ardmore, has resumed a role in the brewery’s day-to-day operations a year after he publicly stepped away due to employees’ allegations of sexism and discrimination, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. He has been working at Tired Hands again for the past several…
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Hold My Beer, Montco Residents…Potential Beer Shortage Ends as Union, Beer Distributors Reach Agreement
You won’t have to worry about missing out on your brand favorite beers for the 4th of July holiday. A new agreement between local beer distributors and Teamsters was announced Saturday, reports the Fox 29 staff. “Beer will be flowing during the July 4th holiday, making it a happy one for the people of the…
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Levante Stables Says Goodbye to Chester Springs Location, Looks Forward to New Ventures
Levante Stables is saying goodbye to Chester Springs as it prepares for its last day of business on Sunday, June 26. Nonetheless, Levante Brewing Company has a bright future with plans for expansion and a nearby Ardmore location, according to a report from Breweries in PA. The Chester Springs location was always meant to be…
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Brewer in Phoenixville Balances Staying True to His Roots and Accommodating Newer Styles
Chris O’Keefe, head brewer at Root Down Brewing Company in Phoenixville, started making beer as a hobby, which then led him to his current position, according to a report from Breweries in Pennsylvania. “I almost exclusively bought ingredients from Artisan Homebrew located in Downingtown,” said O’Keefe. “Artisan was owned by Mike Hamara, who is now…
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Beer Shortage Could Hit Montco 4th of July Holiday From Labor Dispute
This 4th of July, you may have to watch the fireworks without a brand-name beer companion if a beer distributors labor dispute isn’t resolved. That could keep some beer brands from reaching eight counties in the region, including Montgomery County, writes Michael Tanenbaum for Philly Voice. Teamster Local 830, representing the region’s three biggest beer…
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Add This Elkins Park Business to Roster of Black-Owned Companies to Support
If you are looking for more Philadelphia-area Black-owned businesses to add to the roster of companies you regularly support, you need look no further than Mitchell & Mitchell Wines in Elkins Park, according to a staff report from The Philadelphia Inquirer. The wine-making company is one of the fourteen businesses that has made the list…
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Pottstown Distillery Plans to Open Two New Tasting Rooms This Year on the Main Line
Manatawny Still Works in Pottstown is planning to open two new tasting rooms later this year, in Ardmore on the Main Line and Philadelphia’s Fishtown area, writes Donna Rovins for the Daily Local News. “We identified a couple of areas we thought we would do well,” said Max Pfeffer, Manatawny Still Works’ distiller. “The Main…
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This Weekend! Ardmore Outdoor Beer Fest Featuring 50+ Local and National Breweries on May 21
On Saturday, May 21, 2022, Ardmore Music Hall and Ardmore Initiative will host the Ardmore Outdoor Beer Fest across the street from the Music Hall, featuring over 50 craft brews from more than 20 local and national breweries. The event will be paired with special food offerings from Ripplewood Whiskey & Craft and other local food…
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Montgomeryville’s Stone & Key Cellars Releases “Wine Not War” in Support of Ukraine
Stone & Key Cellars has released “Wine Not War” Masons’ Blend wine in support of Ukraine. For each bottle sold, $5 will be donated to Doctors Without Borders to provide medical care in Ukraine. “Wine Not War” Masons’ Blend is a dry wine that comprises 50% Syrah grapes and 50% Zinfandel grapes from Lake County,…
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