New and updated edition of the bestselling guide to Pennsylvania's 73 breweries and brewpubs History of brewing in the state Full information for travelers, such as lodging, nearby points of interest, and recommended bars in the area Each profile includes types of beer brewed at the site, available tours, food served, and the author's "Pick" of the best beer to try Includes special sections on hotel bars, brewing beer, beer traveling, regional foods, and beer festivals

Pennsylvanians have enjoyed a long, rich love affair with beer. The state not only ranks first in the nation for the number of barrels produced but the breweries, beer, and their craftsmen all have interesting stories to tell. This book examines Pennsylvania's brewing history, geography, and cultural richness while highlighting over 100 of the states thriving craft breweries. It explains some of the enjoyable stories and local legends behind the naming of beers, while detailing the unique buildings and architectural treasures that contribute to the renovation of urban areas and revival of small communities. Short descriptions of each brewery provide the reader with an understanding of which brewers use local hops, fruits, and grains in their recipes and how proceeds support local rail trails, waterways, animals shelters, and community events. From long-lasting breweries that survived Prohibition to the most recent openings with upscale food and cutting edge technology, this book describes how craft breweries in Pennsylvania have something to offer everyone. Set out on the road and record your visit to each brewery and enjoy first-hand facts about local breweries with someone who lives, works, and studies this fascinating and dynamic industry.

Discover and celebrate the untapped history of Philadelphia beer. The finely aged history of Philadelphia brewing has been fermenting since before the crack appeared in the Liberty Bell. By the time thirsty immigrants made the city the birthplace of the American lager in the nineteenth century, Philadelphia was already on the leading edge of the country's brewing technology and production. Today, the City of Brotherly Love continues to foster that enterprising spirit of innovation with an enviable community of bold new brewers, beer aficionados and brewing festivals. Pennsylvania brewery historian Rich Wagner takes readers on a satisfying journey from the earliest ale brewers and the heyday of lager beer through the dismally dry years of Prohibition and into the current craft-brewing renaissance

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 25. Chapters: Appalachian Brewing Company, Iron City Brewing Company, John F. Betz & Sons Brewery, Lancaster Brewing Company, Lion Brewery, Inc., List of Pennsylvania breweries, Mount Carbon Brewery, Neuweiler Brewery, Otto's Pub & Brewery, Penn Brewery, Reading Brewing Company, Sly Fox Brewery, Stoudt's Brewery, Straub Brewery, The Church Brew Works, Troegs Brewing Company, Victory Brewing Company, Weyerbacher Brewing Company, Yards Brewing Company, Yuengling. Excerpt: There are currently 111 licensed breweries in the American state of Pennsylvania. One of these breweries is America's longest established, D.G. Yuengling & Son. Other nationally known brands that are made in Pennsylvania include Victory Brewing Company's Hop Devil and Weyerbacher's Merry Monks. Some of these breweries also feature a restaurant or snack bar at their breweries. Brewpubs in Pennsylvania do not distribute their products beyond the premises. The breweries listed here distribute their products beyond their own premises: D. G. Yuengling & Son is the oldest operating brewing company in the United States, established in 1829. It is one of the largest breweries by volume in the country. Based on sales in 2011, Yuengling was tied with the Boston Beer Company, maker of Samuel Adams brands, as the largest American-owned brewery. Its headquarters are in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. Yuengling produces about 2.5 million barrels annually, operating two Pennsylvania facilities, and a brewery in Tampa, Florida. Yuengling is pronounced -ling, and is an Anglicized version of Jungling, its founder's surname and the German term for "young man." Many Americans who aren't familiar with the brand often mistake it for a Chinese import because the name Yuengling sounds Chinese when pronounced correctly. The family-owned brewery has traditionally changed ownership through the...

Revised and updated, this second edition features information for visitors to 89 breweries and brewpubs across the Empire State. • Each profile includes the brewery's story, styles of beer brewed, tours, food served, and special features • Author's "Pick" on the best beer to try at each site • Features on the brewing process, craft brewing, ales vs. lagers, local ingredients, and more