The Evolution of German Brewing and Beer Culture

Germany’s beer culture is renowned worldwide. Grounded in centuries of tradition, it has significantly impacted how beer is perceived, produced, and enjoyed globally. From medieval monks mastering brewing methods to the contemporary surge of independent craft brewers, German beer culture has adapted while maintaining its authenticity. Its brewing heritage profoundly influences the global craft beer scene, motivating brewers from the U.S. to Japan to recreate styles such as Dunkel and Hefeweizen.

A standout feature of German beer culture is its strong ties to community, festivals, and tradition. The vibrant ambiance found in the finest beer gardens and the cherished Festzelt Tradition during Oktoberfest demonstrate how Germany continues to exemplify beer appreciation.

Medieval Origins: The Monks and the Reinheitsgebot

German brewing has roots that stretch back over a millennium, with monasteries playing a pivotal role in refining beer production. Monks brewed beer not only for sustenance but also as a source of income. This era witnessed the rise of early beer styles, including the darker, malt- centric Dunkel. The combination of local ingredients and controlled fermentation techniques established the unique character of German beer.

In 1516, the Bavarian Duke Wilhelm IV enacted the Reinheitsgebot, or Beer Purity Law, which restricted beer ingredients to water, barley, and hops (yeast was added later once its role in fermentation was clarified). This legislation guaranteed quality and set a benchmark for clean, carefully crafted beers that continue to represent German brewing standards.

The Rise of Beer Gardens and Community Drinking

Beer gardens are an integral part of German culture. Originating in the 19th century, they were initially created in Bavaria, where breweries stored beer in underground cellars to keep it cool. Trees were planted above these cellars for shade, and soon tables and benches transformed these areas into communal spaces.

Today, the best beer gardens offer much more than just excellent beer—they create an experience. Families and friends share time in these open-air venues, relishing traditional foods like pretzels and bratwurst alongside classic German brews. The convivial atmosphere fosters camaraderie, a fundamental aspect of German beer culture that has inspired craft breweries around the world. Many contemporary craft beer taprooms aim to capture this welcoming, communal spirit.

Oktoberfest and the Festzelt Tradition

Any examination of German beer culture would be incomplete without acknowledging Oktoberfest. This iconic festival, which commenced in 1810 to celebrate a royal wedding, has evolved into a worldwide celebration. Central to Oktoberfest is the Festzelt Tradition, where enormous tents, or “Festzelte,” welcome throngs of beer enthusiasts. Each tent offers a distinct ambiance, ranging from energetic party atmospheres to traditional Bavarian settings filled with folk music and hearty meals.

German breweries craft special Oktoberfest beers—often Märzen or Festbier styles—that boast a richer, maltier profile compared to standard lagers. These unique brews have prompted numerous craft breweries worldwide to develop their own Oktoberfest offerings, preserving the festival’s spirit well beyond Munich.

The Global Influence of German Beer Styles

As the craft beer movement has grown, brewers globally have taken cues from German beer styles. Some of the most notable include:

• Dunkel – This dark, malty lager, featuring caramel and toasty notes, has inspired a fresh wave of brewers to explore malt-forward styles.
• Pilsner – Initially crafted in the Czech Republic but perfected by German brewers, this crisp, golden lager has surged to global popularity.
• Weissbier (Hefeweizen) – Recognized for its hazy look and banana-clove aroma, this wheat beer has impacted American wheat ales and hazy IPAs.
• Bock and Doppelbock – Known for their strength, smoothness, and rich malt profile, these beers set a high standard for winter warmers and high-ABV lagers.

Craft brewers in the United States, in particular, have embraced these styles, adding their unique twist. Many American breweries showcase their interpretations of German classics, all while honoring the brewing principles that make these beers exceptional.

Lederhosen and the Cultural Experience of German Beer

In Germany, beer transcends being just a beverage—it’s a celebration of heritage and identity. Traditional attire such as Lederhosen plays a vital role in beer festivals and gatherings, particularly in Bavaria. Wearing Lederhosen at Oktoberfest or a local beer celebration reflects respect for tradition and immerses individuals in the experience.

Those wishing to embrace a genuine Bavarian style find high-quality Lederhosen indispensable. Whether attending Oktoberfest in Munich or a German beer festival abroad, dressing appropriately enhances the cultural connection.

The Future of German Beer Culture in Craft Brewing

The traditions of German beer continue to shape the modern craft brewing landscape, as brewers globally respect and innovate on classic styles. From exciting beer gardens emerging in cities around the world to small-batch Dunkel lagers crafted by independent breweries, the essence of German brewing is flourishing in new and intriguing ways.

While some craft brewers are testing bold flavors and modern techniques, many still turn to the Reinheitsgebot as a foundation for quality brewing. The dedication to craftsmanship, tradition, and community remains at the core of both German beer culture and the worldwide craft beer movement.

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Boneshire Brew Works is Set to Celebrate Their 8th Anniversary

Boneshire Brew Works is Set to Celebrate Their 8th Anniversary

This weekend – Friday through Sunday – October 25th (Friday) until October 27th (Sunday) – Boneshire Brew Works is set to celebrate their 8th Anniversary! Located at 7462 Derry St, Harrisburg, PA 17111 in Rutherford (Harrisburg suburb), PA. (They also have a taproom at the SOMA in Harrisburg downtown as well.)

No details have been announced yet on their social media platforms, and for those who receive their newsletter all you received was the above picture – but – you can expect special one off beer releases, a special food menu, and an all around wonderful time at their brewery. So make sure to stop out and visit them and check out the brewery if its your first time or if its your five millionth time. It’ll be a great weekend!

For More Information on Boneshire Brew Works

The following comes via Untappd.

Boneshire Brew Works is a micro brewery from Harrisburg, PA. They have 251 unique beers with over 52,000 ratings, and a global average rating of 3.85 (as of 10.24.24). Their Untappd description reads: “Welcome to Boneshire Brew Works. We are located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on Derry Street.”

You can find them at these social media platforms:

• Boneshire Brew Works – Official Website
• Boneshire Brew Works – Facebook
• Boneshire Brew Works – Instagram
• Boneshire Brew Works – Twitter
• Boneshire Brew Works – Untappd

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LAKEFRONT SUPPORTS SUICIDE PREVENTION WITH A BEER AND AN EVENT

LAKEFRONT SUPPORTS SUICIDE PREVENTION WITH A BEER AND AN EVENT

Lakefront Brewery has brewed its “Save A Weiss” beer once again to help raise awareness of National Suicide Prevention Week, which begins Sunday, Sept. 8th.

Lakefront Brewery is teaming up, once again, with a nationwide coalition of brewers for a suicide prevention awareness initiative inspired by O.H.S.O Brewing in Phoenix, Arizona. O.H.S.O owner, Jon Lane, had lost family and friends to suicide, and even had ideations himself. He credits the stranger he spoke to after dialing 988 for saving his life. In July of 2020, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) formally designated 988 as a nationwide 3-digit lifeline for mental health crisis and suicide prevention services. Lakefront hopes their “Save A Weiss” beer will raise awareness of the help out there, and with 988, there’s always a listening ear available.

“Our efforts last year meant so much to us, we wanted to repeat helping this very important cause,” said Lakefront Brewery President, Russ Klisch. “Please, come on down, have a beer, and maybe learn a little about suicide prevention.”

With the start of National Suicide Prevention Week on Sunday, September 8th, Lakefront will be donating $1 of every pint sold of the German-style Wheat Ale, Save A Weiss, to the AFSP Wisconsin chapter. The AFSP organization is focused on eliminating the loss of life from suicide by delivering innovative prevention programs, educating the public, raising funds for suicide research, and reaching out to those who have lost someone to suicide. Grab a pint all week long through Sunday, September 14th.

Help us and all the other collaborating breweries spread the word about the 988 suicide prevention line. It could literally save a life. Learn more about the 988 lifeline by clicking here.

*The Save A Weiss Wheat Ale will be on tap starting Thursday, September 5^th, and the $1 donations will also begin that day.

At 6pm tonight, Lakefront is partnering with the Wisconsin AFSP to host a “Talk Saves Lives” Happy Hour at their Beer Hall. “Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention” is a community-based presentation that covers the general scope of suicide, the research on prevention, and what people can do to fight suicide. Free registration is preferred, but not required: https://tsllfbwi.attendease.com/  Anyone 21+ may join.

Lakefront Brewery, Inc. distributes its products to over 30 states, Sweden, Ukraine, and Canada. Lakefront Brewery is the first brewery in Wisconsin and 22^nd brewery in the world to be certified as a B Corporation. Lakefront Brewery also produced the first beer in the United States made from 100% in-state-grown ingredients, including a first-of-its-kind, indigenous Wisconsin yeast strain (Wisconsinite Summer Weiss), the first certified organic brewery and the first gluten-free beer granted approval by the U.S. Government (New Grist). For more information, visit http://www.lakefrontbrewery.com or call (414) 372-8800.

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• LAKEFRONT BREWERY PARTNERS WITH RIVERWEST ELEMENTARY TO RAISE IMPORTANT FUNDS FOR THEIR STUDENTS
• LAKEFRONT BREWERY WELCOMES PUPPIES TO THEIR PATIO FOR A JR’S PUPS-N-STUFF SUPPLY DRIVE

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LAKEFRONT BREWERY WELCOMES PUPPIES TO THEIR PATIO FOR A JR’S PUPS-N-STUFF SUPPLY DRIVE

LAKEFRONT BREWERY WELCOMES PUPPIES TO THEIR PATIO FOR A JR’S PUPS-N-STUFF SUPPLY DRIVE

Lakefront is partnering with local volunteer/foster-based Wauwatosa dog rescue to gather much needed supplies for their mission. 

“When we launched our Ripple Effect donation program last year, we asked our staff what organizations they would like to partner with in the community, which put JR’s Pups-N-Stuff on the top of our list from the beginning” says Lakefront’s Donation Coordinator Liz Mauritz. Lakefront is thrilled to be hosting a puppy supply drive on Lakefront’s patio this Sunday, September 8th from 11am to 4pm.

“There will definitely be adoptable dogs and maybe even some kittens,” added Mauritz. 

JR’s Pups-N-Stuff is a nonprofit volunteer/foster-based dog rescue located in Salem Lakes and Wauwatosa. Their rescue was built by a network of foster parents who do not discriminate because of breed, age, or health status. Over the 15 years that they’ve operated, north of 10,000 dogs have found forever homes. This Sunday, they will be collecting much-needed supplies to continue their mission of saving animal lives. 

To see a list of items that will make a significant impact for JR’s, visit Lakefront’s website HERE. Bring those items down to Lakefront on Sunday and donate directly to representatives from the organization. Those who donate new or gently used supplies will receive a free beer on Lakefront and a $5 donation or more will get you a spin of JR’s prize wheel. 

Lakefront Brewery Tour Guide, Chad Lehman, knows JR’s Pups-N-Stuff well. 

“We have been fostering at JR’s for about 6 years,” says Lehman. “We got into it after we adopted one of our dogs from them 7 years ago. It’s incredibly rewarding to find the perfect fit for both the foster dog and the people looking to adopt. Many of these dogs have not had the best start in life and if we can turn that around, that’s the ultimate goal.” 

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Lakefront Brewery, Inc. distributes its products to over 30 states, Ukraine, Canada, Sweden, and Denmark. Lakefront Brewery is the first brewery in Wisconsin and 22nd brewery in the world to be certified as a B Corporation. Lakefront Brewery also produced the first beer in the United States made from 100% in-state-grown ingredients, including a first-of-its-kind, indigenous Wisconsin yeast strain (Wisconsinite Summer Weiss), the first certified organic brewery and the first gluten-free beer granted approval by the U.S. Government (New Grist). For more information, visit http://www.lakefrontbrewery.com or call (414) 372-8800.

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• MAPS OF BREWERIES

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Fuzzy Few Festival 2024

Fuzzy Few Organization Presents the Fuzzy Few Festival With Beer Garden 2024

Fuzzy Few Festival

Previously known as the Fuzzy Few Carnival, this year the Fuzzy Few Organization is renaming and rebranding it as a Festival rather than a carnival.

For the past 55 years it has been the Fuzzy Few Carnival and has happened near or around the middle of August every year. With the Hummelstown Fireman’s Carnival happening in the end of June each year.

Unfortunately, as with most things – COVID – 19 changed a lot of the way events, activities, and things like this work. And with all of that it became harder and harder for the Fuzzy Few Organization (FFO) to be able to secure carnival groups to come help assist their carnival each year. Last year they were unable to have rides and other vendors due to this, but they did procure some inflatable activities and playground stuff for children.

(See last year’s article: Fuzzy Few Organization Presents the Fuzzy Few Festival With Beer Garden 2023.)

So pivoting for 2023 they announced the Fuzzy Few Festival (instead of the Fuzzy Few Carnival).

Now in its second year as the Fuzzy Few Festival, it returns for 2024 from August 12th through August 17th.

It will run from August 12th through August 17th 2024 at Schaffner Park (Boro Park).

Beer Garden

The Beer Garden has moved from the caged in basketball courts to right directly in front of the band stage – and as a bonus – they will allow guests to purchase the alcohol and move about the festival rather than having to stay within the basketball court like last year.

Known beer will be Troegs Independent Brewing (who has graciously donated eight [8] cases of beer to the event) – Perpetual IPA, Sunshine Pilsner, and Graffiti Highway IPA – as well as Blue Moon, Coors Light, and Miller Lite. (More could be announced.) Also on top of beer there is mixed drink, wine, cocktails, and select other beverages.

Pentagon

The band Pentagon are hosting their “farewell tour” and one of their final gigs will be the closing day of the Fuzzy Few Festival 2024. This might be your last chance to catch them in action, so be sure to come out Saturday August 17th. The festival runs until 11:30 PM.

Amy and the Alzheimer’s Association

Make sure you stop out to visit Amy at her Alzheimer’s Assocciation stand. (I’ll also be helping out a few nights after work). Raising awareness for Alzheimer’s and for the Alzheimer’s Association.

She will have a stand at the Festival, so you can stop in, talk with her (or us) and hang out, and get information, fliers, pamphlets and information about Alzheimer’s, the Alzheimer’s Association, and their work raising awareness, looking for a cure, charitable work, as well as the upcoming End ALZ Walks.

Band Lineup

The bands lined up for the First Inaugural Fuzzy Few Festival are:

• Monday (August 12th) – Honey Pump
• Tuesday (August 13th) – Smooth Like Clyde
• Wednesday (August 14th) – Class Act
• Thursday (August 15th) – Luv Gods
• Friday (August 16th) – Soul Solution
• Saturday (August 17th) – Pentagon

History of Fuzzy Few Organization

The founding of the Organization, know as the Fuzzy Few, came about during Hummelstown’s 200th Anniversary. It was formed as a Bearded Brothers Club to participate in that celebration. After playing a very active role during the time of fun and merriment, the men in the club decided to apply for an official charter and operate as a non-profit organization in the community of Hummelstown.

The organization’s official emblem was registered and approved on December 29th, 1963. The emblem also indicates the clubs desire to promote goodwill and fellowship not only within the organization but also throughout the community and surrounding areas.

The goal of the organization since its founding has been to establish and support community and youth related programs.

THE FOLLOWING WERE F.F.O., INC. PROJECTS:

• Park Benches (Located throughout Hummelstown)
• Schaffner Park Refreshments Stand and Pavilion

THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS ARE CONTRIBUTED TO PERIODICALLY BY THE F.F.O., INC.:

• The Community Library
• Lower Dauphin Sports & Intramural Programs
• Hummelstown Square & Parks Improvements
• Community Christmas Decorations
• Hummelstown Nature Train Expansion & Development
• Schaffner Park Facilities Improvements
• Hummelstown Police Bike Rodeo
• Miss Hummelstown Contest – Parade/Awards

THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS ARE SPONSORED BY THE F.F.O., INC.:

• FFO Annual Carnival – Hummelstown Schaffner Park
• College Scholarships – Lower Dauphin High School
• Midget Football Program – Hummelstown
• Pony Football Program – Hummelstown
• Midget Cheerleaders – Hummelstown
• Pony Cheerleaders – Hummelstown
• Midget / Pony Football Awards Banquet
• Girls Youth Basketball Program – Hummelstown
• Life Skills Basketball
• Hummel Nature Trail – Maintenance & Improvements
• Memorial Day Wreaths at Local Cemeteries
• Memorial Day Wreath Plaque – On Display at VFW
• Memorial Day Services – Logistical Support
• Annual Santa Claus Visit – Schaffner Park
• Annual Santa Claus Visit – Nye Elementary School
• Free Carnival Stand – Provide for a Local Organization

THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS ARE SUPPORTED ANNUALLY BY THE F.F.O., INC.:

• Hummelstown Baseball Association
• Hummelstown Girls Fast Pitch League
• Hummelstown Civic Association
• Hummelstown Fire Company
• Lower Dauphin Sports Booster Clubs
• Hummelstown Cemetery Association
• Hummelstown Food Bank
• VFW & American Legion Easter Egg Hunt
• Senior Citizen Elder Express
• Hummelstown Crime Watch
• Hummelstown Cystic Fibrosis Walk
• Hummelstown New Years Celebration (Lollipop Drop) (defunct)

Fuzzy Few

YOUTH… FELLOWSHIP… GOODWILL

Fuzzy Few Organization Motto

For More Information

• Fuzzy Few Organization (Facebook)
• What is the Fuzzy Few? – PennLive
• About the FFO – Lower Dauphin Football
• Fuzzy Few Organization (Twitter)
• Fuzzy Few Organization – The Sun
• No Rides, But Beer? – The Sun
• Fuzzy Few Organization Presents the Fuzzy Few Festival (2023)

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• MAPS OF BREWERIES

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Salman Rushdie’s “Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder” is a poignant and introspective memoir that offers a raw, unflinching account of the author’s near-fatal stabbing in August 2022. This work serves as both a testament to Rushdie’s resilience and a profound exploration of the aftermath of violence, weaving together personal narrative, philosophical musings, and literary craftsmanship.

Reading Knife by Salman Rushdie on my work break. (Via our Instagram – The Beer Thrillers)

Narrative Structure and Style

Rushdie employs a chronological approach to recount the events surrounding the attack and his subsequent recovery. The opening chapter, with its chilling precision, stands out as some of the most compelling prose in Rushdie’s oeuvre. His description of the assailant as “a sort of time traveler, a murderous ghost from the past” encapsulates the surreal nature of the incident and its connection to the long-standing fatwa against him. The author’s trademark wit and sardonic humor are evident throughout the text, even in the face of grave circumstances. Rushdie’s decision to refer to his attacker simply as “the A” (for Assassin, Assailant, or Asinine) demonstrates his refusal to grant his would-be killer undue significance while simultaneously showcasing his linguistic playfulness.

Thematic Exploration

Violence and Its Aftermath

At its core, “Knife” is an examination of the physical and psychological repercussions of violence. Rushdie’s detailed account of his injuries and recovery process serves not only as a personal narrative but also as a universal exploration of trauma. His observation that “in the presence of serious injuries, your body’s privacy ceases to exist” speaks to the vulnerability and loss of autonomy experienced by victims of violence.

Identity and Resilience

The memoir grapples with questions of identity in the face of life-altering events. Rushdie’s struggle to reconcile his pre-attack self with his post-attack reality is palpable throughout the text. His determination to “reclaim his life” and his defiant stance of living “like a free man” underscore themes of resilience and the indomitable human spirit.

The Role of Art in Healing

Rushdie’s decision to “answer violence with art” is a central theme of the book. The act of writing itself becomes a form of therapy and reclamation, allowing the author to process his trauma and assert control over his narrative. This aspect of the memoir reinforces the power of literature as a tool for healing and understanding.

Literary Techniques and Devices

One of the most intriguing aspects of “Knife” is Rushdie’s use of imagined conversations with his attacker. While these sections have been criticized by some as the least potent part of the book, they serve an important function in exploring the author’s need for understanding and closure. These fictional dialogues allow Rushdie to confront questions of motivation and ideology that would otherwise remain unanswered. The author’s use of metaphor is particularly striking, especially in his treatment of the titular knife. By describing the knife as “morally neutral in itself,” Rushdie invites readers to consider broader questions about the nature of violence and human agency.

Critical Analysis

While “Knife” is undoubtedly a powerful and moving account, it is not without its flaws. The book’s structure can feel somewhat disjointed at times, with Rushdie seeming to struggle with the balance between personal narrative and broader philosophical musings. Additionally, the imagined conversations with the attacker, while conceptually interesting, occasionally veer into territory that feels forced or contrived. However, these minor shortcomings are overshadowed by the memoir’s overall impact. Rushdie’s ability to transform a deeply personal trauma into a work of literature that speaks to universal themes of resilience, freedom, and the power of art is truly remarkable.

Conclusion

“Knife” stands as a significant addition to Rushdie’s body of work, offering readers a glimpse into the mind of one of contemporary literature’s most influential figures as he grapples with mortality and the aftermath of violence. More than just a personal account, this memoir serves as a meditation on the enduring conflict between forces of fanaticism and those of artistic freedom. In confronting his own brush with death, Rushdie has created a work that reaffirms the vital importance of literature in our understanding of the human experience.

My GoodReads Rating: ****
GoodReads Global Average Rating: 4.06 (as 0f 7.18.24)
My LibraryThing Rating: ****1/4

Knife by Salman Rushdie

Knife by Salman Rushdie (cover via GoodReads)

The back of the book blurb:

From internationally renowned writer and Booker Prize winner Salman Rushdie, a searing, deeply personal account of enduring—and surviving—an attempt on his life thirty years after the fatwa that was ordered against him

On the morning of August 12, 2022, Salman Rushdie was standing onstage at the Chautauqua Institution, preparing to give a lecture on the importance of keeping writers safe from harm, when a man in black—black clothes, black mask—rushed down the aisle toward him, wielding a knife. His first thought: So it’s you. Here you are.

What followed was a horrific act of violence that shook the literary world and beyond. Now, for the first time, and in unforgettable detail, Rushdie relives the traumatic events of that day and its aftermath, as well as his journey toward physical recovery and the healing that was made possible by the love and support of his wife, Eliza, his family, his army of doctors and physical therapists, and his community of readers worldwide.

Knife is Rushdie at the peak of his powers, writing with urgency, with gravity, with unflinching honesty. It is also a deeply moving reminder of literature’s capacity to make sense of the unthinkable, an intimate and life-affirming meditation on life, loss, love, art—and finding the strength to stand up again.

Knife – GoodReads

The Attack on August 12, 2022

On August 12, 2022, at approximately 10:47 a.m. EDT, Salman Rushdie was about to deliver a lecture at the Chautauqua Institution in western New York when tragedy struck. As Rushdie prepared to speak about the United States as a safe haven for exiled writers, an assailant rushed the stage and launched a vicious attack.

The attacker, later identified as 24-year-old Hadi Matar from Fairview, New Jersey, stabbed Rushdie multiple times. The assault was brutal and persistent, with Matar continuing his attack even as several people attempted to restrain him. In total, Rushdie suffered fifteen stab wounds to various parts of his body, including his face, neck, abdomen, chest, and right eye.

Henry Reese, the co-founder of City of Asylum who was on stage to interview Rushdie, was also injured in the attack, sustaining a shallow knife wound and bruising near his right eye. The swift response of a New York state trooper and a sheriff’s deputy present at the event led to Matar’s immediate arrest.

The aftermath of the attack was dire. Rushdie was quickly airlifted to UPMC Hamot, a hospital in Erie, Pennsylvania, where he underwent emergency surgery. Initially, his condition was critical, with Rushdie on a ventilator and facing potential loss of an eye, liver damage, and severed nerves in one arm. Despite the severity of his injuries, Rushdie’s resilience shone through. By August 13, he had been taken off the ventilator and was able to speak. However, the attack left lasting impacts, including the loss of sight in his right eye and limited use of his left hand.

This horrific incident brought renewed attention to the longstanding threats against Rushdie, which began with the 1989 fatwa issued by Iran’s Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini following the publication of “The Satanic Verses”. The attack, occurring decades after the initial threats, served as a stark reminder of the enduring nature of extremist ideologies and the ongoing risks faced by writers who challenge religious and political norms.

See articles:

• Stabbing of Salman Rushdie (Wikipedia)
• Salman Rushdie (Wikipedia)
• Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder (Wikipedia)
• Satanic Verses Controversy (Wikipedia)

Legacy of Salman Rushdie

Salman Rushdie in 2024 (via The Atlantic)

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• Book Review: The Basic Laws of Human Stupidity (Carlo M. Cipolla)

• Book Review: Brewed in Japan (Jeffrey Alexander)

• Book Review: The Question of God: C.S. Lewis and Sigmund Freud Debate God, Love, Sex, and the Meaning of Life (Armand M. Nicholi Jr.)

• Book Review: Family Reins (Billy Busch)

• Book Review: The Last Days of the Dinosaurs: An Asteroid, Extinction, and the Beginning of Our World (Riley Black)

• Book Review: The Wit and Humor of Oscar Wilde (Oscar Wilde)

• Book Review: Create Dangerously (Albert Camus)
• Book Review: The Road (Cormac McCarthy)
• Book Review: The Donnie Darko Book (Richard Kelly)
• Book Review: How to Rule the World: A Handbook for the Aspiring Dictator (André de Guillaume)
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• Book Review: I Drink For a Reason (David Cross)
• Book Review: The Philosophy of Snoopy (Charles M. Schulz)
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Thank You For Reading

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We are working on a massive project here at The Beer Thrillers. We are creating a map of all of the breweries across the United States. State by state we are adding maps of all of the different states with every brewery in each state. (We will eventually get to the US Territories, as well as the Canadian Provinces, and possibly more countries; as well as doing some fun maps like a map of all the breweries we’ve been to, and other fun maps.) You can find the brewery maps here:

• MAPS OF BREWERIES

We are also working on a project of creating printable and downloadable PDFs and resources to be able to check and keep track of all of the breweries you’ve been to. So stay tuned for that project once we are finished with the Brewery Maps of the US States.

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The Beer Thrillers are a blog that prides itself on writing beer reviews, brewery reviews, travelogues, news (especially local to the Central PA brewery scene), as well as covering other topics of our interests – such as hiking, literature and books, board games, and video games which we sometimes stream with our friends over at Knights of Nostalgia. We are currently listed as #5 on FeedSpot’s “Top 100 Beer Blogs” and #9 on FeedSpot’s “Top 40 Pennsylvania Blogs”. (As of August 2024.) Thank you for reading our site today, please subscribe, follow, and bookmark. Please reach out to us if you are interested in working together. If you would like to donate to the blog you can here: Donate to The Beer Thrillers. Thank you!

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Benefit for CJ Flyer

Benefit for CJ at YAH Brew (Hershey)

The Benefit for CJ Facebook Event

Quick shout out links:

• GoFundMe: Support for CJames’ Recovery
• Benefit for CJ (Facebook Event Page)
• Benefit for CJ at YAH BREW (Hershey) – YAH BREW Hershey’s Page

CJ Corbin

On June 22 CJ Corbin was in a bad accident.  The other driver ran a red light and hit CJ while driving his motorcycle.  The other driver is only getting charged with a traffic violation but that is another story for another time.  CJ has lost part of a leg because of this accident.

My next question is how can I help?  No matter what the situation I think to myself; what am I capable of doing to change this terrible outcome?  I feel this is where my passion for working for a nonprofit comes from. One thing that has me obsessed with the brewery community is the unwavering support your local breweries support the community.

It reminded me of all the support and help for the Hemauer family – Helping the Hemauer Family.

(See our Instagram from the other day for pictures of when we were at YAH Brew to drop off the raffle basket on Thursday night.)

Benefit for CJ

The Callahan Kolsch from YAH Brew (100% of proceeds went to CJ)

This is a brewery community.  It was no surprise that YAH Brew was going to be holding a fundraiser for CJ, also part of their kitchen staff.  The event was held on Sunday June 30^th from 3 pm – 8 PM.

While attending the event we overheard friends of CJ’s worrying about how he is handling this.  What I can gather; from looking around in the short time I was at the brewery; is that CJ has a very large community rallying behind him.

According to the YAH Brew Facebook page Performance Foodservice donated over 20 lbs of brisket, rolls slaw and BBQ Sauce.  100% of the sales of that food would go to CJ.  The food was sold out by the time we got there at 6:20 PM.

The basket Grandma SueAnn made for the silent auction.

There was a monumental feeling of support in the air as we enjoyed our beers.  Our own Grandma SueAnn put together a silent auction basket to help out the cause.  They had several silent auction items all from other local breweries and businesses.

There is a Go Fund Me Page to help with CJ’s care – GoFundMe: Support for CJames’ Recovery (PennLive’s Article about CJ’s Crash). The goal has been increased on the page since they have surpassed the goal and as of the time of writing this article is over $13k.

Baskets for the silent auction at YAH Brew for the Benefit CJ event.

We got a strong feeling that this may be the first of other fundraisers for CJ.  If it involves the love I felt for the community this evening, count us in!

Drink More Beer!

Amy

Wrap Up

Editor Ben notes: After the event ended, and the clean up began, we got to talking with Justin and Aimee about CJ, the event, how their Mount Joy location is doing, how their all doing with all the stresses and headaches and everything going on, as well as Hummelstown happenings, and so much more. With just ball park numbers, and not getting the exact specifics and everything, but from the various forms of donations tonight – food purchases, straight up cash donations, the silent auction purchases, tips to the guest bartenders, as well as the sales of The Callahan Kolsch; they raised roughly over 7,000$ today for CJ. As well as whatever was also donated via his GoFundMe page which there was QR codes for at the brewery.

All in all, the event was a complete and total success. Justin did also mention that The 1762 Tavern at The Warwick Hotel will likely be doing a fundraising event in the near future for CJ as well, with 20% of all sales during that event (or that day) will be going towards CJ’s medical bills.

The outpouring of support from the community has been incredible, with baskets for the silent auctions coming in from friends and family, as well as breweries such as Troegs Independent Brewing, Lancaster Brewing Company, BierHall Brewery, and more.

Beers We Enjoyed

We both of course immediately got The Callahan Kolsch (20 oz) to start off the evening. While they wrapped up the silent auction, I walked down to Jersey Mike’s to grab a cheesesteak for us to enjoy while having the beers, and then once I got back, we got another round of beers. Amy got a second Kolsch, while I got the Go, Ninja, Go! collab that YAH Brew did with Country Club Brewing and Weathered Souls Brewing (the stout I wanted to try at their Mount Joy soft opening but was unable to).

YAH Brew

For more articles about YAH Brew, check these out:

• YAH Brew Looking to Expand
• YAH Brew and Deserts Pairing
• YAH Brew Grand Opening
• It Was All a Dream (a Visit to YAH Brew)
• Peanut Butter Eggs, Easter, Beer, and Yah Brew’s Shimmy Shake (Beer Review)
• YAH Brew’s First Can Drop
• Ready to Kick Off the Summer
• Happy Father’s Day
• YAH Brew to Open YAH Brew’s Retro Bar in Mount Joy

For More Information on YAH Brew

As per Untappd – YAH Brew is a micro brewery from Hershey, Pennsylvania. They have 63 unique beers and nearly 4,000 ratings with a global average rating of 3.87 as of 6.30.24. Their Untappd description reads: “Production brewery located in Hummelstown, PA. Follow our socials for info on limited releases and festival info so you can enjoy our beer!”

You can find them on the following social media platforms:

• YAH Brew – Facebook
• YAH Brew – Instagram
• YAH Brew – Official Website
• YAH Brew – Untappd

Amy’s Column Series

Since getting back to writing for the blog after a short hiatus, Amy has started up a weekly column style writing for the blog. You can find these articles here:

• Brewfests with Anxiety (Amy’s original weekly column start)
• I’ve Missed Drinking (A Look at Non Alcoholic Beers)
• Beer and Pretzel Review: Legends and Lore (St. Boniface Brewing Company) and Garlic Parm Pretzels (Pretzels.com)
• Peanut Butter Eggs, Easter, Beer, and YAH Brew’s Shimmy Shake (Beer Review)
• Cox Brewing Company: Back to Their Roots
• Amy’s Day Off
• It Was All A Dream (A Visit to YAH Brewing)
• Just Another Weekend (A Hike at Saint Pete’s Trail and Hares Hill Brewing)
• I’m Pretty Darn Lucky (Happy Mother’s Day)
• Ready to Kick of the Summer
• Beer Review: Beer Devil IPA (Niagara Brewing Company)
• World MS Day
• Have you ever picked a beer based on the can art?
• Happy Father’s Day
• What is Your Summer Time Go To Beer?
• Holiday Weekend and Bomber Bottles
• Baby’s First Ffej
• We Can’t Always Be a Glutton Right? – Perfect Portions and Allusion Brewing Company
• Beer Review: Pocono Punch (Barley Creek Brewing Company)
• Getting Sworn In: A Sneak Preview of Sworn Brewing
• Beer Review: Tropical Stout (Troegs Independent Brewing and Windy Bridges Brewing LLC)
• RAR Brewing Brings the Nostalgia with Muppets Out of Order Series
• Happy Birthday to Ben
• Brewery Review: Cold Spring Inn and Brewery
• Hummelstown Doesn’t Deserve Maritza
• Enchilada Stuffed Peppers and Sunshine Pilsner
• Master of Pumpkins, Cupcakes, Cookies, and Bacon Cheeseburgers
• A Beer Review by Grandma SueAnn (Beer Review: Braaaiins! by Spring House Brewing Company)
• Grandma SueAnn and More Beer: Beer Reviews of: Zoktoberfest (KCBC – Kings County Brewers Collective) and Devious Imperial Pumpkin (Fegley Brew Works)
• Oh Ever Grain: 7 Years, 7 Beers
• Pumpkin Beer Review with Grandma SueAnn – Abomination Brewing: Forbidden Pumpkin, Greater Good Brewing: Giant Pumpkin, and Pizza Boy Brewing: Sunny Side Up Double Coffee Pumpkin
• Grandma SueAnn Helps Review More Pumpkin Beers: 2 out of 3 Ain’t So Bad
• Halloween Candy and Beer Pairings
• Brewery Review: Otto’s Pub and Brewery
• Munching on some Thanksgiving leftovers?
• The Holidays Always Bring On Waves of Nostalgia For Me
• YAH Brew and Desserts Pairing
• Christmas Cookies and Beer Styles Pairing (Pairing Christmas Cookies with Beer)
• New Years Day
• Winter Beers
• Two Years Later: Brewfests with Anxiety
• It’s Been a Long Year Already, Wait Its Only April?
• Did you miss me as much as I missed you? (A Look at Lindgren Craft Brewery)
• These Summer Beers Are Slapping… Again
• Benefit for CJ (at YAH Brew Hershey)
• You can find all of Amy’s articles here: Amy’s Archive of Articles.

Thank You For Reading

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Cheers.

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We are working on a massive project here at The Beer Thrillers. We are creating a map of all of the breweries across the United States. State by state we are adding maps of all of the different states with every brewery in each state. (We will eventually get to the US Territories, as well as the Canadian Provinces, and possibly more countries; as well as doing some fun maps like a map of all the breweries we’ve been to, and other fun maps.) You can find the brewery maps here:

• MAPS OF BREWERIES

We are also working on a project of creating printable and downloadable PDFs and resources to be able to check and keep track of all of the breweries you’ve been to. So stay tuned for that project once we are finished with the Brewery Maps of the US States.

You can check out our different directories here: Beer Reviews, Hike Reviews, Book Reviews, Brewery News, Brewery Openings, Brewer Interviews, and Travelogues.

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Beerathon: 5K and Beerfest is Coming to Philly

Beerathon: 5K and Beerfest Coming to Philly

The first ever Beerathon 5K + Beer Fest – a one of a kind event focused on combining exercise and celebrating Pennsylvania based beer companies and beyond, is coming to Philly. Beerathon will take place Saturday, May 11 at The Navy Yard  in Philadelphia, PA and be composed of two parts: A 5k timed run and beer fest to follow.

Born out of training injuries that sidelined a group of friends from competing in the New York City marathon, they pivoted to something they were also good at: drinking beers. So, in 2011, in New York City, the Beerathon was born. A 26 bar, 26 beer adventure that captured the imaginations of beer lovers around the world. Now, over a decade of Beerathons around the country later, the newest challenge is born: Beers, Run, Ridiculous Fun, the Beerathon 5K + Beer Fest.

Beerathon kicks off with a totally doable 5K run (or walk) where participants will get that Runner’s High and earn a beer for each mile completed. After the race, patrons are invited to a ridiculously fun beer fest with an incredible list of curated beers, food trucks, live DJ and more on Marine Parade Grounds @ The Navy Yard.

Like beer more than running? Not ready to run or an old sports injury slowing you down? The Beerathon does not require any physical activity or participation in the 5K. Beer Fest Admission tickets are also available, separately. Choose your adventure: Beer Fest, 5K, or both! Beerathon is for everyone.

Tickets and the Event

Tickets, event details and additional information can be found at: www.runBeerathon.com/.

Registration for the Beerathon 5K includes:

● Earn a beer for every mile completed

● Victorious completion medal

● Food trucks at the finish line

● Hydration stations along the route

*Drinking beer not required. Attendees can also sign up for a regular 5K, and/or just join the post-race beer fest.

Tickets for the beer fest include:

● Unlimited craft beer tastings ALSO sample wine, seltzers, meads, and more!

● Live DJ

● Souvenir tasting glass

● Food trucks at the finish line

● A ridiculously fun day out on the lawn at The Navy Yard

Attendees can find their favorite brew from an array of exhibitors including: Swedesboro Brewing Co, Broad Street Brewing, New Ridge Brewing Co, Von C Brewing Co, BKB, Revolution Bees, Bellefonte, Gritty City Winery, FishTown Iced Tea, Triple Bottom Brewing, and more.

EVENT DETAILS:

WHAT: Beerathon: 5k and Beer Fest

WHEN: Saturday, May 11, 2024

WHERE: The Navy Yard | 4747 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

**Exhibitors subject to change without notice, depending on availability.

**Must be at least 21 to participate.

**Tickets to the beer fest are separate from admission to the Beerathon 5K. May be purchased independently or as a combo ticket to the 5K.

**Last call/last pour is 15 minutes prior to the end of the session.

Follow Beerathon on social media:

Website: https://www.runBeerathon.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runBeerathon

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RunBeerathon/

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Do you like drinking beer? Do you like seeing your favorite breweries collaborate for a brewfest? Do you like pro wrestling?

….and if the answer is even yes to one of those three – then Brewsgiving is the event for you, and they are going to open a can – of beer – and deliver one hell yea of a brewfest for you.

November 18th, 2023 in Pottsville Pennsylvania will be the returning Schuylkill County Brewfest – also known as Brewsgiving. With twenty breweries teaming up into ten tag teams to collaborate and hope to win the Brewsgiving Tag Titles.

Finally, the Brewsgiving Beer Festival has come back to Pottsville, PA! Use promo code COLLAB to save in tickets!

Saturday, November 18th, get ready to electrify your senses with PRO WRESTLING, CRAFT BEER, and the TAG TEAM COLLABORATION TITLES up for grabs!

If you smell what The Rock is brewing, it’s all about good beer, good vibes, and a whole lot of fun! #BrewsgivingBeerFest#TheRock#TagTeamTitles

Schuylkill County Brew Fest Facebook Post

Brewsgiving Details

The Schuylkill County Brew Fest is a one of a kind brewfest that comes around every year in November. Known as Brewsgiving as its just before Thanksgiving and brings breweries together that wouldn’t normally be collaborating on beers; this event is a great time for everyone – guests, breweries, and pro wrestling fans. Its also one of the few brewfests that will have live pro wrestling at its event.

Each year the Brewsgiving Tag Titles are on the line as breweries team up and fight to see who will be crowned the new Brewsgiving Tag Team Champions. You get to help make that decision when you attend Brewsgiving.

This year, on November 18th, 2023; in Pottsville PA, twenty breweries are getting together in teams of two, to battle it out to see who will be crowned.

From the All Events Page:

Brewsgiving Beer Festival!

Brewsgiving Collab Beer Festival returns to The Humane in 2023! Who, if anyone can dethrone our reigning champions?

What to expect? 20 of some of the best breweries paired up into 10 teams competing for the Brewsgiving Tag Team Championships! This is a smaller, more LIMITED event compared to Skook Brew Fest. We are only selling 250 tickets max!

TICKETS GO ON SALE FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 1ST AT NOON!

LIMITED “Elite Hour” 1-2PM (less than 50 tickets available)
General Admission 2-530pm

live entertainment
pro wrestling
beer, wine, spirits, food and craft vendors!

BREWERY TEAMS

*Current Champions*
Rusty Rail
Seven Sirens

Robin Hood
Fluffy Bunny

Prototype
Wallenpaupack

Pour Man’s
Truth

Zerorday
Noble Stein

Pilger Ruh
Mystic Ways

Michaux
Brothers Kershner

Oakbrook
Stampede

Chatty Monks
Schaylor

Aldus
Fetish*

But there’s more! The top 3 homebrewers from the Skook Fest will be pouring beers too!
Eight Legged
Mission Day
Ramble On

Brewsgiving Beer Festival! – All Events

Tickets

You can purchase tickets for Brewsgiving 2023 here: Big Ticket Events – Brewsgiving 2023. Cost is 45$ for general admission and 60$ for VIP. General Admission is limited to 500 tickets and VIP is limited to 50 tickets.

If you check out the various Facebook pages (Schuylkill County Brewfest, Brewsgiving, Pilger Ruh Brewing, and other participating breweries) you will find discount codes to use when purchasing tickets.

The Schuylkill County Brew Fest proudly presents Brewsgiving: Festival of Friends.

Come out and enjoy a brand new one of a kind beer festival!

LIMITED tickets $45 (under 500 will be sold)

VERY LIMITED VIP tickets $60, 50 people, an hour early.

Tickets go on sale September 1st.

Tickets include glassware and unlimited samples from the breweries.

For this festival the Tag Team Championship Belts!

Keep up to date with us here or on Facebook!

Interested in being a Brewery, Sponsor, or Vendor? Email us at puffspromotions4@gmail.com or counsdaveent@gmail.com

Sponsored by Cousin Dave Entertainment and Pilger Ruh Brewing.

Big Ticket Events – Brewsgiving 2023

Participating Breweries

There is twenty breweries vying for the Brewsgiving Tag Titles. They are set up in tag teams, and worked to collaborate together on the perfect beer to win this year’s Brewsgiving. Here is the full line up of participating breweries and their tag teams:

The Tag Teams

The Tag Teams are:

• Aldus Brewing and Fetish Brewing
• Robin Hood Brewing and Fluffy Bunny Brewing
• Chatty Monks Brewing and Schaylor Brewing
• Oakbrook Brewing and Stampede Barbecue
• Michaux Brewing Company and Brothers Kershner Brewing
• Pilger Ruh Brewing and Mystic Ways Brewing
• Noble Stein Brewing and ZeroDay Brewing
• Pour Man’s Brewing and Truth Brewing
• Prototype Brewery and Wallenpaupack Brewing

And the returning, reigning, Tag Team Champions: Rusty Rail Brewing Company and Seven Sirens Brewing Company.

For More Information

For more information, you can visit these sites:

• Big Event Tickets – Purchase Tickets Here
• All Events – Brewsgiving 2023
• Schuylkill County Brew Fest
• Pilger Ruh Brewing

Our Other Articles

Looking for more articles here on The Beer Thrillers, check out these involving the guys from Pilger Ruh:

• Pilger Ruh Brewing Expanding to Gettysburg
• Brewers and the Industry Look Into 2023 (Tyler Budwash) (Pilger Ruh Brewing, Robin Hood Brewing, etc.)
• Brewer Interview: Tyler Budwash (Pilger Ruh Brewing)
• Pilger Ruh Brewing Needs Your Help

Other brewfest articles, and articles about some of the breweries involved:

• Truth Beer Company Grand Opening – September 3rd
• Lancaster Craft Beerfest Postponed Again
• Ephrata Brewfest (June 25th, 2022)
• Prototype Brewery Invitational
• Cushwa Brewery’s 5th Anniversary Celebration
• Walk to End ALZ at Lost in the Wilds Brewing – September 28th, 2023
• Brewfest for MS
• Raise Your Glass at the Mount Hope Brewfest: A Craft Beer Extravaganza
• Brewfests with Anxiety

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We are working on a massive project here at The Beer Thrillers. We are creating a map of all of the breweries across the United States. State by state we are adding maps of all of the different states with every brewery in each state. (We will eventually get to the US Territories, as well as the Canadian Provinces, and possibly more countries; as well as doing some fun maps like a map of all the breweries we’ve been to, and other fun maps.) You can find the brewery maps here:

• MAPS OF BREWERIES

We are also working on a project of creating printable and downloadable PDFs and resources to be able to check and keep track of all of the breweries you’ve been to. So stay tuned for that project once we are finished with the Brewery Maps of the US States.

You can check out our different directories here: Beer Reviews, Hike Reviews, Book Reviews, Brewery News, Brewery Openings, Brewer Interviews, and Travelogues.

Please be sure to follow us on our social media accounts – Facebook, Facebook Group, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Influence. As well as our brand new Tumblr page. Please be sure to also follow, like, subscribe to the blog here itself to keep updated. We love to hear from you guys, so be sure to leave a comment and let us know what you think!

You can now find us on our Discord Server here: The Beer Thrillers (Discord Server). We’ve also joined LinkTree to keep track of all of our social media pages, as well as hot new articles we’ve written.

The Beer Thrillers on LinkTree can be found here: The Beer Thrillers LinkTree.

We have partnered with an affiliateship with Beer Drop.com. You can check out that partnership and receive great discounts, coupons, and more here: Beer Drop. Going here and logging in and ordering will help you receive your discounts and coupons as well as help support our page. Thank you for helping to support The Beer Thrillers and to help us maintain the site and blog and to keep it running.

The Beer Thrillers are a blog that prides itself on writing beer reviews, brewery reviews, travelogues, news (especially local to the Central PA brewery scene), as well as covering other topics of our interests – such as hiking, literature and books, board games, and video games which we sometimes stream with our friends over at Knights of Nostalgia. We are currently listed as #7 on FeedSpot’s “Top 100 Beer Blogs” and #8 on FeedSpot’s “Top 40 Pennsylvania Blogs”. (As of January 2023.) Thank you for reading our site today, please subscribe, follow, and bookmark. Please reach out to us if you are interested in working together. If you would like to donate to the blog you can here: Donate to The Beer Thrillers. Thank you!

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If you would like to reach out to us for product reviews, beer reviews, press release writing, and other media – please contact us at thebeerthrillers@gmail.com. Thank you.

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This Saturday – VK Brewing Company is celebrating their first anniversary. Saturday, November 18th 2023 – is the celebration, and you won’t want to miss it. You can visit their events page: VK Brewing First Anniversary – Facebook Events.

We covered their opening a year ago: VK Brewing Officially Opens at Historic Ship Inn.

The brewery is located at 693 E Lincoln Highway, Exton PA.

Anniversary Celebration

Saturday, November 18th 2023 will be VK Brewing’s First Anniversary Celebration. So come join the festivities in Exton at the brewery. The party starts at 11 AM and runs until closing. Their events page reads:

You are officially invited to our one year birthday bash! We wouldn’t be here without you. Enjoy a VK beer or seltzer on us when you come by to celebrate on Saturday, November 18th!

To add to the celebration there will be:
New beer release
Brewery tours
Live music
Pig roast and food specials
Cupcakes and desserts
Complimentary beer or seltzer

Stop by and join the fun! We look forward to seeing you on this day-long celebration

One Year Birthday Bash – VK Brewing Facebook Event

For More Information

For more information on VK Brewing, you can check out the following social media sites:

• VK Brewing – Official Website
• VK Brewing – Google Maps Location
• News Source: VK Brewing Company opens restaurant at historic Ship Inn in Exton

VK Brewing’s Social Media sites:

• VK Brewing – Instagram
• VK Brewing – Twitter
• VK Brewing – Facebook
• VK Brewing – Untappd

As per Untappd – VK Brewing is a brew pub from Exton, Pennsylvania. They have 16 unique beers with more than 1,000 ratings for a global average rating of 3.7 (as of 11.12.23). Their Untappd description reads: VK Brewing Co. & Eatery is a veteran-owned brewery, taproom, and restaurant located at the historic Ship Inn building in Exton, PA. We are committed to making great drinks and great food so you can have a great time!

Brewery News

Interested in finding out about many other brewery openings, new locations, closings, movings, and in general brewery news? You can check out our links below:

• Other Half Brewing Company Opening Friday 2.18.22 in Philadelphia
• Midwest Coast Brewery Opening
• Boulevard Presidents Steps Down Amidst Allegations
• Brewery Opening: Howling Henry’s (Hummelstown)
• Brewery Opening: Highway Manor (Camp Hill)
• Brewery Opening: Rotunda Brew Pub (Hershey)
• Is JB LoveDraft’s Opening a Brewery?
• Tattered Flag at Hollywood Casino – Grantville – Opening Their 5th Location
• JB LoveDraft’s Grand Opening (Mechanicsburg)
• ZeroDay Opens Their New Tap Room (Harrisburg)
• Victory Brewery Fire and Explosion (Kennett Square)
• Sign of the Horse Brewery is Expanding in Hanover (Taking Over the Old Miscreation Brewery)
• Brewery Tour: Couch Brewery (Pittsburgh)
• Brewery Visit: Mellow Mink (Mechanicsburg)
• A Sneak Peak at the new Rubber Soul Brewery (Hummelstown)
• Rubber Soul Grand Opening (Hummelstown)
• VooDoo Lancaster Closing
• River Bend Hop Farm and Brewery Closes
• Homaide Brewing Says Goodbye To Their First Home
• Grand Opening of Hemauer Brewing (Mechanicsburg)
• Rally Point Tap Room Opening – Cox Brewing Company – Elizabethtown
• Spigot Brewing Closes
• Full Pint Brewing Closes
• Night Shift Brewing Cancels Expansion
• Mikkeller Brewing NYC Closes Permanently
• Pilger Ruh Brewing Needs Your Help (Pottsville)
• Official BBQ (Pizza Boy Secondary Location) (Rutherford)
• Aslin Beer Co. Now Ships to Pennsylvania
• Boneshire Brew Works to Open Second Taproom in Harrisburg (Harrisburg)
• Aslin Beer Company Confirms Expanding to Pittsburgh
• Rural City Beer Company Coming to Beamstown PA
• Grand Opening of Forest and Main’s New Brewpub
• New Bells-gium – New Belgium Owned Company Buys Bell’s Brewery
• Human Robot Expanding to Jenkintown
• High Road Brewing Company Coming to Camp Hill, Pennsylvania in Summer 2022
• YAH Brewing’s First Can Drop
• RAR Brewing’s Star Wars Can Drop
• Arboretum Trail Brewing Company Opens Their Doors Tomorrow
• Macklin Brewing Company in Development
• Michaux Brewing Company Grand Opening
• Shy Bear Brewing Announces Two New Locations
• Newfangled Brew Works Announces Closure
• Fourscore Beer Company Celebrates Their 3rd Anniversary
• Penn Brewery Announces Sale and Owner’s Retirement
• Voodoo Brewing Company To Open Brewpub on North Shore of Pittsburgh – August 27th
• Truth Beer Company’s Grand Opening
• Sobel’s Obscure Brewery’s Grand New Location and Opening
• AleCraft Brewing Company Expands Into Pennsylvania
• Boneshire Brew Works Celebrates 6th Anniversary
• Funk Brewing Company – Elizabethtown Brewery – Fire
• Funk Brewing Company – Elizabethtown Brewery – Fire Update
• Victory Taproom in Kennett Square Re – Opens
• Pour Man’s Brewery Is Moving Their Tap Room
• Qatar Bans Alcohol Sales at World Cup 2022
• Second Sin Brewery Company Celebrates Third Anniversary
• Round Guys Brewing Company’s Brewpub in Lansdale is Getting a Revamp
• VK Brewing Officially Opens at Historic Ship Inn
• Rocket Frog Brewing Company Announces Closure on December 11th
• Co – Hops Brewery and Cannery Appears to be Closed
• Where to Watch the USA vs Netherlands World Cup Game – in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia
• Liquid Noise Brewing Company Announces the Show is Ending (Brewery Closure)
• Looks Like Homaide Brewing Company Might Be Done (January 2023)
• Old Soul Brewing Starting up in Waynesboro Pennsylvania
• Cox Brewing Company Returning to Their Roots
• Helping the Hemauer Family
• Cellar Works Brewing Closing Cooper Station
• Imprint Beer Company Unveils The GNARCADIUM
• Blueprint Brewing Company Announces Their Closing on March 31st
• Pilger Ruh Brewing is Expanding into Gettysburg
• Back Porch Brewing Grand Opening
• Jigsy’s Old Forge Pizza and Brewpub is Expanding into Hershey
• LoveDraft’s Brewery Sabotaged
• Homaide Brewing Company Resurfaces
• Sign of the Horse Brewery Announces Closure of Zeichen des Pferdes and Re – Branding
• Mount Gretna Craft Brewery in Palmyra Announces Closing Immediately
• The Englewood Announces Re – Opening
• AB InBev Closes Cleveland’s Platform Brewing Company
• Full Tit Brewing Closing
• Camp Hill Brewery – High Road Brewing – Plans Scrapped
• YAH Brew is Coming to Hershey in Spring 2023
• Bespoke Brewing Moving and Expanding
• BrewDog Pittsburgh Has Closed
• Isle of Que Brewing – The Que Brew Crew – Has Announced Their Closing
• Fermentery Form Announces Temporary Closure
• Separatist Beer Project Announces Temporary Closing of Both Locations
• Fermentery Form Cited for Failing Health Inspections
• Guinness Brewing is Closing Their Maryland Production Facility
• Cox Brewing Company Celebrates 8th Anniversary
• Human Robot Expands into the Schuylkill
• Despite Being Closed – Fermentery Form Selling Bottles Tomorrow
• Cape May Brewing Company Acquires Flying Fish Brewing Company
• Our Town Brewery Expanding into Philly
• Smoketown Creekside – Brewery Operations For Sale
• Founders Announce Closure of their Detroit Taproom
• The Bruery Store D.C. Is Closed
• Founders Brewing Company Sued for Racial Discrimination (Again) Just Before Detroit Taproom Shut Down
• Liquid Noise Brewing Company – New Ownership, New Beer, New Friends
• YAH Brew Grand Opening
• FX Matt Brewing Company Acquires Flying Dog Brewery
• The Beerded Goat Brewing Company Taking over the old NewFangled Brewery
• River Horse Brewing Company Acquires DuClaw Brewing Company
• Carbon Copy Brewing will be taking over Separatist Beer Project’s East Passyunk Location for the Summer
• Anchor Brewing Will No Longer Be Sold Nationally
• The First Hershey Beer and Music Festival Announced
• Cushwa Brewing Company Opening Second Location in Columbia Maryland
• Guinness Baltimore Blonde Beer Production Moving to New York
• Black Rock Brewing Company – Downtown Pottsville – Will Not Be Re – Opening
• Jim Thorpe Brewing Needs Your Support
• Cinderlands Foederhouse Temporary Closure
• Appalachian Brewing Company Coming Soon to Carlisle
• Tattered Flag Brewery and Distillery Is Up For Sale
• New Belgium Teams Up with Magic the Gathering for Vastwood Seer IPA
• Anchor Brewing Could Be Sold Tomorrow
• Anchor Brewing Company Ceasing Operations and Liquidating Business
• A Sneak Peek of The Beerded Goat Brewery
• Allusion Brewing Company Appreciation Party
• With Heavy Hearts Tattered Flag Announces Last Day
• Appalachian Brewing Company Pairs with The Vegetable Hunter to Release Plant Based Beyond Beer Collaboration
• Getting Sworn In: A Sneak Peek at Sworn Brewing Company
• Arboretum Trail Brewing is Closing Their Taproom
• Mastic Trail Brewing Company Setting into the Sunset – Closing on September 2nd
• A Look at Local Time Brewery
• Second Sin Beer Announces Second Tap Room Location
• Howling Henry’s Not Looking to Finish Out the Year
• Brewery Fire Celebrates Their Fourth Anniversary: The Power of the Fourth
• Devil’s Eye Brewing Announces Closure on September 30th
• Walk to End ALZ at Lost in the Wilds Brewing – September 28th, 2023
• 12 Pennsylvania Breweries Collaborate on Buckeye Tears
• Stickman Brews Announces Immediate Closure
• Spring House Brewing to Open The Coffin Bar on Friday the 13th
• Cox Brewing Company Announces Closure at the End of 2023
• High Road Brewing Company Announces Grand Opening Celebration at High Road Taproom in Mechanicsburg
• Circle of Life – A Fond Farewell to North Austin’s Oldest Brewery
• Highway Manor Brewing Has Seemingly Been Closed
• Tree House Opening a Saratoga Springs Location
• Wacker Brewing Announces Upcoming Closing
• Mindful Brewing Company Temporarily Closing
• Highway Manor Brewing Temporarily Closed For Remainder of 2023
• Brewery Closings – Archives
• Brewery Openings – Archives

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As always, thank you everyone for reading! Leave your likes, comments, suggestions, questions, etc, in the comments section. Or use the Feedback – Contact Us – page, and we’ll get right back to you! You can also reach out to us at our direct e-mail address: thebeerthrillers@gmail.com

Thank you for visiting our blog. Please make sure to follow, bookmark, subscribe, and make sure to comment and leave feedback and like the blog posts you read. It will help us to better tailor the blog to you, the readers, likes and make this a better blog for everyone.

We are working on a massive project here at The Beer Thrillers. We are creating a map of all of the breweries across the United States. State by state we are adding maps of all of the different states with every brewery in each state. (We will eventually get to the US Territories, as well as the Canadian Provinces, and possibly more countries; as well as doing some fun maps like a map of all the breweries we’ve been to, and other fun maps.) You can find the brewery maps here:

• MAPS OF BREWERIES

We are also working on a project of creating printable and downloadable PDFs and resources to be able to check and keep track of all of the breweries you’ve been to. So stay tuned for that project once we are finished with the Brewery Maps of the US States.

You can check out our different directories here: Beer Reviews, Hike Reviews, Book Reviews, Brewery News, Brewery Openings, Brewer Interviews, and Travelogues.

Please be sure to follow us on our social media accounts – Facebook, Facebook Group, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Influence. As well as our brand new Tumblr page. Please be sure to also follow, like, subscribe to the blog here itself to keep updated. We love to hear from you guys, so be sure to leave a comment and let us know what you think!

You can now find us on our Discord Server here: The Beer Thrillers (Discord Server). We’ve also joined LinkTree to keep track of all of our social media pages, as well as hot new articles we’ve written.

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