Brewery Reviews - The Beer Thrillers https://thebeerthrillers.com Central PA beer enthusiasts and beer bloggers. Homebrewers, brewery workers, and all around beer lovers. Sat, 15 Aug 2026 02:55:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.4 https://i0.wp.com/thebeerthrillers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/cropped-The-Beer-Thrillers-December-2022-Logo.jpg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Brewery Reviews - The Beer Thrillers https://thebeerthrillers.com 32 32 187558884 Mudhook Brewing Company Is Up for Sale as Founder Jeff Lau Prepares to Retire https://thebeerthrillers.com/2026/08/14/mudhook-brewing-company-is-up-for-sale-as-founder-jeff-lau-prepares-to-retire/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mudhook-brewing-company-is-up-for-sale-as-founder-jeff-lau-prepares-to-retire Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:45:31 +0000 https://thebeerthrillers.com/?p=16961 Mudhook Brewing Company Is Up for Sale as Founder Jeff Lau Prepares to Retire

As we reported earlier in the year (on January 25th when we saw the Facebook Marketplace ad and reached out to them) (see article: Mudhook Brewing Quietly Listed for Sale), it has now reached the ‘official’ status of the sales process as Mudhook Brewing just moments ago announced their sale via social media.

Mudhook Brewing Company is located at: Central Market House  – 34 N Cherry Ln, York, PA 17401. Mudhook Brewing Company is a casual, family-owned brewpub located at 34 North Cherry Lane in York, Pennsylvania. Known for a relaxed, farmhouse-chic atmosphere near PeoplesBank Park, it features four signature beers, a rotating selection of seasonal sea-themed brews crafted by brewmaster Tim Wheeler, and an elevated pub grub menu.

The sign at Mudhook Brewery

The Post

The following comes from their Facebook page:

First brew pub in York, PA established in 2010 is for sale. Founder, Jeff Lau, is ready to retire. Mudhook Brewing Company has 15 years of traditions, including an annual beach party, pint drop on New Year’s Eve, scavenger hunts, bar crawls, St Patty’s Day party, Mug Club, First Fridays, Piano Man, and many more. Established business, restaurant equipment , bar supplies are for sale. You could be the one to keep this beloved pub alive and well. Energy and creativity was what got Mudhook started and now that is what is needed to keep it going.
Check out this link to the listing and call 717-870-6246 with questions and/or interest.

For Sale

After 15 years of brewing beer, serving food, hosting parties and becoming part of York’s craft beer story, Mudhook Brewing Company is officially up for sale.

Founder Jeff Lau is preparing to retire, putting the established York brewpub, along with its restaurant equipment and bar supplies, on the market. The announcement was made this week on social media, with the hope that a new owner will step in and carry Mudhook into its next chapter while keeping its place in the York beer community alive.

Mudhook Brewing Company opened its doors in York, Pennsylvania, in 2010, arriving during the early wave of breweries that helped establish York as a destination for craft beer.

Over the past decade and a half, Lau grew Mudhook from a small local brewery into a longtime downtown gathering place. The brewpub became known not only for its house-brewed beers, but also for its pub food, events and role as a community hangout.

And there was certainly no shortage of reasons to stop in.

Mudhook built a following around events such as its annual beach party, New Year’s Eve pint drop, scavenger hunts, bar crawls, St. Patrick’s Day party, Mug Club, First Fridays and Piano Man.

Those events, along with the beer and food, helped make Mudhook more than simply another place to grab a pint. For 15 years, it has been part of York’s evolving beer scene.

As Mudhook put it in the announcement:

“Energy and creativity was what got Mudhook started and now that is what is needed to keep it going,” Mudhook said in its sale announcement.

And that may be the biggest question facing Mudhook now: who will bring that energy and creativity into the next 15 years?

For the right buyer, the opportunity is already sitting there. Mudhook comes with 15 years of history, an established brewpub, equipment, an existing customer base and a name that has become familiar to generations of York-area beer drinkers.

This isn’t necessarily the end of Mudhook Brewing Company. Rather, it could be the beginning of a new chapter.

Anyone interested in learning more about the sale can check out the listing or call 717-870-6246 with questions or inquiries.

For those of us who have spent years following Pennsylvania’s craft beer scene, seeing a longtime brewery like Mudhook go up for sale is always a little bittersweet. But if the right person comes along, perhaps the next 15 years of Mudhook’s story are just getting ready to begin.

Mudhook Brewing Company

Mudhook Brewery’s logo

Mudhook Brewing Company is located at: Central Market House  – 34 N Cherry Ln, York, PA 17401. Mudhook Brewing Company is a casual, family-owned brewpub located at 34 North Cherry Lane in York, Pennsylvania. Known for a relaxed, farmhouse-chic atmosphere near PeoplesBank Park, it features four signature beers, a rotating selection of seasonal sea-themed brews crafted by brewmaster Tim Wheeler, and an elevated pub grub menu.

More Information on Mudhook Brewery

The following comes via Untappd.

Mudhook Brewing Company is a brewpub located in York, PA. They have 78 unique beers and a global average rating of 3.46 with 17,799 ratings as of 8.14.26. Their Untappd description reads: “A casual brewpub featuring four signature beers and up to six seasonal brews served alongside appetizers, soups, salads, and pub burgers and sandwiches

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Sobel’s Obscure Brewery Makes The Announcement That They Are Putting Their Brewery Up For Sale https://thebeerthrillers.com/2026/06/25/sobels-obscure-brewery-makes-the-announcement-that-they-are-putting-their-brewery-up-for-sale/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sobels-obscure-brewery-makes-the-announcement-that-they-are-putting-their-brewery-up-for-sale Fri, 26 Jun 2026 01:36:40 +0000 https://thebeerthrillers.com/?p=16913 Sobel’s Obscure Brewery Announces That They Are Putting Their Brewery Up For Sale

Just a little bit ago (at about 7:30 PM) Sobel’s Obscure Brewery out of Jeannette PA, has made the difficult decision — that they will be putting their brewery up for sale. They are currently located at 500 Clay Ave, Jeannette, PA 15644, and have listed their property and business as up for sale. The father and daughter duo have painstakingly agonized over the decision but made their announcement today (tonight).

Sobel’s Obscure Brewery Announcement via Instagram

Their Announcement

Sobel’s Obscure Brewery took to their social media to make the announcement, today – June 25th, 2026 – around 7 – 7:30 PM.

Their announcement:

oday, we’re sharing some bittersweet news with our community.

After 10 incredible years, our family has made the decision to officially place the brewery up for sale.

Ten years ago, this journey began with a passion for craft beer. What followed was a decade of growth, from brewing and distributing our beer, to a pop-up beer garden, and eventually opening the taproom four years ago.

This was never meant to be just about beer. It was about building a place where people could gather, support one another, and create lasting memories. Thanks to all of you, that’s exactly what it became.

From our S.O.B. Society mug club, to trivia nights, Concert & Food Truck Thursdays, and local musicians and food vendors who helped bring this space to life every weekend, we are endlessly grateful for this community.

Jeannette has been such an important part of our story. Watching the city continue to grow and revitalize has been incredible, and we’re proud to have played a small part in that journey.

While this has always been our family’s business, the decision to sell comes down to one thing: Dave is ready to retire after a lifetime of hard work. He has more than earned it.

We are NOT closing. We will remain open and operating throughout this process, and we don’t know what the timeline looks like.

We’ve chosen to offer the brewery as a complete turnkey business because we believe in what we’ve built and want to see it continue in Jeannette. Our hope is that someone carries it forward and keeps this space alive for the community.

To our incredible brewer and bartenders — thank you. You’ve become family, and none of this would exist without you.

To everyone who has stopped in, supported events, joined the mug club, laughed with us, or shared a beer—thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

And hey… if you know someone looking for a late-1800s department store turned brewery in downtown Jeannette, we’d love an introduction. We hope someone continues what we’ve built and carries it forward.

With heartfelt gratitude,�Dave & Jackie

Sobel’s Obscure Brewery (Instagram Post)

Sobel’s Obscure Brewery

Known for their Facebook and social media posts with the father and daughter who run the company (Dave and Jackie) with their dad jokes and great media posts, the brewery has had a faithful following over the years, even expanding to grow into the larger current venue that they own. As of right now there is no end – sight for the brewery, as they are looking to sell, and in the meantime stay open. Hopefully they are able to find a good, respectful buyer, but until that happens, the brewery will still be operating.

For More Information on Sobel’s Obscure Brewery

The following comes via Untappd. Sobel’s Obscure Brewery is a micro brewery from Jeannette, PA . They have 82 unique beers and over 15,000 ratings, with a global average rating of 3.56 (as of 6.25.26). Their Untappd description reads: “Like many other brewers, we started out with a passion for drinking beer. Which grew into a passion for home-brewing and creating new, exciting, and oftentimes obscure recipes. Born out of our garage, we set out to create exciting new and different recipes. After gifting some brews to our friends and family, and being awarded at competitions, we decided to give it a try on the big stage! Founded officially in 2012, Sobel’s Obscure Brewery is a family endeavor run by David Sobel and his two children, Gordon and Jackie. Always ready for fun and laughter, we endeavored to create not only a great product, but a quirky brand that would spur consumers to try us and follow our progress! Get to know our beer gnomes! Keep on the lookout for the funny antics they get up to! Download our app (coming soon!) and play some games! 

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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 May 2025.) 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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Beer Review: Tröegs Pennsylvania Lager (Troegs Independent Brewing) https://thebeerthrillers.com/2026/04/25/beer-review-troegs-pennsylvania-lager-troegs-independent-brewing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=beer-review-troegs-pennsylvania-lager-troegs-independent-brewing Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:26:18 +0000 https://thebeerthrillers.com/?p=16905 Beer Review: Tröegs Pennsylvania Lager (Troegs Independent Brewing)

Pennsylvania craft beer has always had a strong relationship with lagers, and Tröegs Pennsylvania Lager fits right into that tradition. It’s a beer that doesn’t try to force the issue or show off too hard; instead, it focuses on being clean, balanced, and easy to enjoy. That approach works especially well here, because this is the kind of beer that can quietly become a regular go-to.

Troegs Premium Lager (photo courtesy of Troegs Independent Brewing)

First Impressions

The beer pours with a bright, classic lager appearance that immediately suggests refreshment. It looks crisp in the glass, and that first visual impression lines up nicely with what the beer delivers once you take a sip. There’s a straightforward charm to it that makes it feel familiar in the best possible way.

Aroma

The nose is subtle but inviting, with grainy malt notes leading the way. There’s a clean, fresh quality to the aroma that keeps the beer from feeling too soft or too neutral. It gives you the sense that this is a carefully made lager, one that values precision and drinkability.

Flavor and Mouthfeel

The flavor profile is smooth and well-composed, centered around a solid malt backbone with a crisp finish. It doesn’t overload the palate, and that restraint is part of what makes it work so well. The body lands in a comfortable middle ground, giving the beer enough presence to feel satisfying without becoming heavy.

The mouthfeel is especially important here because it reinforces the beer’s overall sense of balance. Each sip feels clean and steady, which makes it easy to keep reaching for the glass. That kind of drinkability is often what separates a good lager from a forgettable one.

Overall Impression

Tröegs Pennsylvania Lager succeeds because it understands what it wants to be. It’s not trying to reinvent the wheel, and it doesn’t need to. Instead, it offers a polished, reliable lager experience with enough character to keep it interesting and enough restraint to make it highly drinkable.

For fans of well-made Pennsylvania beer, this one is worth checking out. It’s the kind of release that feels equally at home on a casual weeknight or alongside a good meal, and that versatility makes it an easy recommendation.

Rating: 4.25 out of 5 pints

For More Information on Troegs Independent Craft Brewing

According to Untappd, Troegs Independent Craft Brewing is a regional brewery with 164 unique beers listed (despite their being over 500 Scratches). (A lot of vintage and variants get consolidated into single unique listings as well.) They have 2.4 Million ratings and a global average rating of 3.79 (as of 4.25.26). Their Untappd bio reads:

Founded in Pennsylvania in 1997 by brothers John and Chris Trogner, Tröegs Independent Brewing is driven by a sense of adventure and curiosity. Our brewery has been built by family, friends and kindred spirits who share a love of great beer. Together, we all make Tröegs. You might know our Perpetual IPA, the best-selling IPA in Pennsylvania. Or the dark, malty and crisp Troegenator. You may have come across such iconic beers as Nugget Nectar or Mad Elf in your beer travels. Perhaps you’ve been lucky enough to try one or two of the hundreds of experimental Scratch Series beers we’ve brewed over the years. Whether you’re already a member of our extended family or you’re just getting to know our brewery, there’s always something new to discover with Tröegs.

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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 May 2025.) 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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Idiom Brewing Co. Announces Closure After Seven Years in Frederick https://thebeerthrillers.com/2026/01/30/idiom-brewing-co-announces-closure-after-seven-years-in-frederick/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=idiom-brewing-co-announces-closure-after-seven-years-in-frederick Fri, 30 Jan 2026 18:30:16 +0000 https://thebeerthrillers.com/?p=16749 Idiom Brewing Co. Announces Closure After Seven Years in Frederick

Idiom’s Final Days
(photo supplied by Idiom Brewing Company’s Facebook page)

Well, unfortunately, another favorite brewery (favorite of mine anyway) is closing. We previously wrote about Idiom here – Idiom Brewing’s Owner is Stepping Down – Michael Clements Bids Farewell to Idiom Brewing – but now it looks like its completely official and the count down to the final days are on. Seems like more and more of the favorite breweries my ex-girlfriend and I loved to visit are closing up shop. (Alementary, Big Bottom Brewing, Rocket Frog, Tattered Flag, Mellow Mink, Cox, etc.) But I suppose its like they say, all good things must come to an end.

Another light is dimming in the Mid-Atlantic craft beer landscape.

Idiom Brewing Co. has announced it will permanently close its doors on February 15, 2026, bringing an end to a seven-year run in downtown Frederick, Maryland. The news was shared directly by owner and head brewer Mike Clements in a heartfelt message posted to the brewery’s Facebook page — the kind of post that has become far too familiar in recent years.

Idiom opened with a simple but powerful mission: craft great beer and even better conversation. For seven years, they did exactly that, becoming a fixture in Frederick’s brewing identity and a gathering place for locals and visitors alike.

But as Clements noted, the brewing industry is currently facing what many have described as a “perfect storm.” Rising ingredient costs, increased competition, shifting consumer habits, distribution challenges, and overall economic pressure have pushed even well-loved, well-run breweries to the brink. Idiom, despite best efforts to weather those forces, has reached the end of its road.

Located at 340 E Patrick St #104, Frederick, MD 21701 , be sure to stop in before they close.

A Community-Focused Farewell

Rather than quietly fading out, Idiom is choosing to go the way it came in — surrounded by friends.

The brewery will remain open through February 15, 2026, giving the community time to say goodbye, share stories, and help kick the remaining kegs. It’s a gesture that feels very on-brand for Idiom: transparent, communal, and rooted in gratitude rather than bitterness.

In his message, Clements made a point to center the people who made Idiom what it was:

  • The staff, past and present, described as “the soul of Idiom”

  • The guests, who brought their milestones, weekends, and lives into the taproom

  • Frederick itself, whose brewing legacy Idiom proudly became part of

That sense of mutual ownership — where a brewery belongs as much to its patrons as its founders — is something you can’t manufacture. It has to be earned, pint by pint.

Visit Idiom Before They Close (photo courtesy of Idiom Brewing)

Another Data Point in a Troubling Trend

Idiom’s closure isn’t happening in isolation.

Over the past few years, we’ve seen an accelerating number of brewery closures across the country — including highly regarded, award-winning, and community-supported operations. This isn’t a story about bad beer or bad intentions. It’s a story about margins getting thinner, risks getting higher, and sustainability becoming harder to achieve in a market that once felt endlessly expandable.

Frederick, long celebrated as one of Maryland’s strongest beer towns, now joins a growing list of cities forced to reckon with what “craft beer maturity” really looks like. Not every brewery that deserves to survive will.

And that’s the part that hurts the most.

Final Pints, Final Thanks

If you’ve ever spent an afternoon at Idiom — laughing with friends, meeting strangers, celebrating something big or hiding from something heavy — the next few weeks matter.

Show up.
Tip well.
Thank the staff.
Raise a glass.

Because while the doors may be closing, the impact Idiom Brewing Co. had on Frederick’s beer scene — and on the people who passed through its taproom — won’t disappear with the last pour.

From all of us at The Beer Thrillers, we wish Mike, the Idiom team, and everyone connected to the brewery nothing but the best in whatever comes next.

Announcement

It is with an incredibly heavy heart that we announce Idiom Brewing Co. will be closing its doors for good.
Seven years ago, we opened with a simple mission: to craft great beer and even better conversation. Since then, you’ve shared your milestones, your weekends, and your lives with us. But as many of you know, the brewing industry has faced a “perfect storm” lately, and despite our best efforts to weather it, we’ve reached the end of our road.
We want to go out the way we came in, surrounded by friends. We’ll be open through 2/15/2026, and we’d love to see you one last time. Come help us kick the kegs, share a story, and say goodbye to the taproom we’ve called home.
To our staff, past and present: You are and have been the soul of Idiom. Thank you for every pint poured and every smile shared. To our friends and guests: Thank you for making us a part of your lives and the Frederick brewing legacy.
Please come out during our final weeks to show your support to the staff members you have gotten to know and love over the years.
It’s been an honor and a privilege.
Mike Clements
Owner / Head Brewer

For More Info About Idiom Brewing Company

The following information comes from Untappd.

Idiom Brewing Company is a micro brewery from Frederick, MD. They have 454 unique beers and over 106,000 ratings with a global average rating of 3.87 (as of 1.29.26). Their Untappd description reads: “Idiom Brewing Co. has a simple goal in mind – To bring people from all walks of life together, to enjoy themselves and each other. Whether you’re a hop head looking for explosively juicy IPAs; are one of the adventurous few looking to try boozy, sour or complex flavors; or you’re just looking to enjoy classic styles and seasonal favorites, we’ll have a little something here for you!

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Mudhook Brewing Quietly Being Listed for Sale https://thebeerthrillers.com/2026/01/25/mudhook-brewing-quietly-being-listed-for-sale/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mudhook-brewing-quietly-being-listed-for-sale Sun, 25 Jan 2026 20:58:44 +0000 https://thebeerthrillers.com/?p=16956 Mudhook Brewing is Quietly Being Listed for Sale

Facebook Marketplace, can be the source of many fun treasures to buy. Today, we found out that the Mudhook Brewery is being quietly listed for sale. No public announcement has been made yet, but they have started putting parts of their brewhouse for sale on Facebook Marketplace.

Fermentation Tank For Sale in York PA

The Sale

While searching around on Facebook Marketplace today, I came across this: Fermentation Tank for Sale.

I reached out to the person behind the sale and inquired about it, asking if it was for Mudhook Brewery, and she said yes, and then went on to say:

Yes, it is Mudhook. NO they are not closing. The owner is retiring and the new owner is contract brewing. 

There are a few other items that Linda has listed that also related to the brewery.

Mudhook Brewing Company

Mudhook Brewery’s logo

Mudhook Brewing Company is located at: Central Market House  – 34 N Cherry Ln, York, PA 17401. Mudhook Brewing Company is a casual, family-owned brewpub located at 34 North Cherry Lane in York, Pennsylvania. Known for a relaxed, farmhouse-chic atmosphere near PeoplesBank Park, it features four signature beers, a rotating selection of seasonal sea-themed brews crafted by brewmaster Tim Wheeler, and an elevated pub grub menu.

More Information on Mudhook Brewery

The following comes via Untappd.

Mudhook Brewing Company is a brewpub located in York, PA. They have 78 unique beers and a global average rating of 3.47 with 17,200 ratings as of 1.25.26. Their Untappd description reads: “A casual brewpub featuring four signature beers and up to six seasonal brews served alongside appetizers, soups, salads, and pub burgers and sandwiches

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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 ReviewsHike ReviewsBook ReviewsBrewery News, Brewery OpeningsBrewer Interviews, and Travelogues.

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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 May 2025.) 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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The Vegetable Hunter is Closing Their Doors https://thebeerthrillers.com/2025/11/28/the-vegetable-hunter-is-closing-their-doors/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-vegetable-hunter-is-closing-their-doors Sat, 29 Nov 2025 01:05:03 +0000 https://thebeerthrillers.com/?p=16729 The Vegetable Hunter is Closing Their Doors for the Last Time on November 29th

A beloved vegan restaurant and a craft beer brewery in Harrisburg is closing their doors after an eleven year run. Their final day will be on November 29th, 2025. Their Harrisburg location is at 614 N 2nd St, Harrisburg, PA 17101. They also have a location in Carlisle and a vendor stand in Hershey.

The Vegetable Hunter’s social media announcement

The Announcement

After 11½ years of plant-based magic, mayhem, miracles, and memories, we’re closing our doors.
We’ve seen it all- the beautiful, the hilarious, the unforgettable.
Every guest, every employee, every amazing and wonderfully weird moment has left a mark on this little vegan corner of the world.

Tomorrow, 11/29/25, is our last day.
Come through, grab a bite, tip the crew, soak in the vibe.

A new restaurant will be taking over soon, not fully vegan, but offering plenty of vegan love to keep the option open and the spirit alive.

Thank you for being part of our journey.
Stay kind. Stay wild. Stay plant-powered.
K & J
The Vegetable Hunter

The Vegetable Hunter (Instagram Post)

One of many Central PA (and national) breweries closing. The Vegetable Hunter was much more than just a craft brewery however. They were the premiere vegan restaurant in the Harrisburg, Carlisle, and Hershey areas of Central PA and received much celebrated attention for their foods, as well as their beers. They will be missed both from the brewery scene as well as from the restaurant scene. Especially in Harrisburg.

For More Information on The Vegetable Hunter

The following comes via Untappd.

The Vegetable Hunter is a nano brewery from Harrisburg, PA. They have 182 unique beers and over 4,100 ratings with a global average rating of 3.7 (as of 11.28.25). Their Untappd description reads: “Boutique brewery located in Harrisburg, PA. We handcraft each batch of beer onsite, 1 BBL at a time. It’s small batch brewing using fresh and unexpected ingredients. The beer recipes are crafted to complement the seasonal food featured in our restaurant. We utilize PA grown malts, hops, fruits, herbs and vegetables as much as possible. Our beer lineup is constantly changing, but you can always expect to see approachable, hop-forward ales and rustic row house ales (Saison, Grisette, etc.).

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You can now find us on our Discord Server here: The Beer Thrillers (Discord Server).

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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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Tröegs Delivers “A Smile With Every Sip” In Year-Round Pennsylvania Lager https://thebeerthrillers.com/2025/11/04/troegs-delivers-a-smile-with-every-sip-in-year-round-pennsylvania-lager/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=troegs-delivers-a-smile-with-every-sip-in-year-round-pennsylvania-lager Tue, 04 Nov 2025 05:08:10 +0000 https://thebeerthrillers.com/?p=16901 Tröegs Independent Brewing Announces Pennsylvania Lager Statewide Release

Tröegs Independent Brewing has announced the statewide release of Pennsylvania Lager, a new year-round beer that is now joining the brewery’s core lineup. The Pennsylvania lager is being added alongside longtime favorites such as Perpetual IPA, Graffiti Highway IPA, and Troegenator Double Bock as part of Tröegs’ expanding portfolio of year-round offerings.

Troegs Premium Lager (photo courtesy of Troegs Independent Brewing)

Inspired by the broad appeal of easy-drinking lagers brewed during the pre-Prohibition era, Pennsylvania Lager first began taking shape in April 2023. The beer was developed with a focus on tradition, drinkability, and craftsmanship, making it a natural fit for fans of classic American lager styles and Pennsylvania craft beer.

“Lagers have been a huge part of our DNA since the beginning,” says Tröegs co-founding brother and brewmaster John Trogner. “Beers like Troegenator and Sunshine Pilsner really helped to build our brewery, and they continue to delight today.”

With a long history of brewing acclaimed lagers, Trogner and the Tröegs brewing team aimed to create a retro-inspired beer built for today’s drinkers. Like many of the family-owned brewery’s newer releases, Pennsylvania Lager was developed through Tröegs’ 3-barrel Research & Development brewhouse, known as the Scratch Lab.

“Our Scratch Lab is where we get to tinker with the latest flavors, ingredients, and brewing techniques,” explains Trogner. “After seven different test batches, we landed on a final recipe everyone loved.”

Troegs Premium Lager (photo courtesy of Troegs Independent Brewing)

Pennsylvania Lager is brewed with 100% malt and no filler, using decoction mashing, open fermentation, and a Pennsylvania heritage yeast strain. Those traditional brewing methods help give the beer its crisp character, full flavor, and classic lager profile.

“It really caters to folks who just want a refreshing, no-frills beer,” adds Trogner. “But it’s also nuanced enough that beer geeks will appreciate the extra work we put into crafting such a full-flavored beer.”

Pennsylvania Lager has already proven popular in Tröegs’ Tasting Room since its initial brewery-only release in February. At just 5% ABV, the beer is designed to be a crisp, thirst-quenching premium lager with broad appeal for craft beer fans across Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania Lager is now available on draft and in “PA Pounder” 12-packs of 16-ounce cans as well as 6-packs of 12-ounce bottles. It will appear throughout Tröegs’ home-state distribution footprint in the coming weeks, with additional states planned for 2026.

For More Information on Troegs Independent Craft Brewing

According to Untappd, Troegs Independent Craft Brewing is a regional brewery with 164 unique beers listed (despite their being over 500 Scratches). (A lot of vintage and variants get consolidated into single unique listings as well.) They have 2.4 Million ratings and a global average rating of 3.79 (as of 11.4.25). Their Untappd bio reads:

Founded in Pennsylvania in 1997 by brothers John and Chris Trogner, Tröegs Independent Brewing is driven by a sense of adventure and curiosity. Our brewery has been built by family, friends and kindred spirits who share a love of great beer. Together, we all make Tröegs. You might know our Perpetual IPA, the best-selling IPA in Pennsylvania. Or the dark, malty and crisp Troegenator. You may have come across such iconic beers as Nugget Nectar or Mad Elf in your beer travels. Perhaps you’ve been lucky enough to try one or two of the hundreds of experimental Scratch Series beers we’ve brewed over the years. Whether you’re already a member of our extended family or you’re just getting to know our brewery, there’s always something new to discover with Tröegs.

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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:

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 ReviewsHike ReviewsBook ReviewsBrewery News, Brewery OpeningsBrewer Interviews, and Travelogues.

Please be sure to follow us on our social media accounts – FacebookFacebook GroupTwitterInstagramYouTube, 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 are also now on BlueSky as well, so make sure to check us out there also. 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 also now have a SLACK channel – which acts as a hybrid chat room, message board, Reddit style; workspace and posting area for us. You can hang out with us there and chat about all kinds of things – not just beer, but “off topic” things like movies, TV, books, podcasts, hiking, sports, and more! Join us at: The Beer Thrillers on SLACK.

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 #5 on FeedSpot’s “Top 100 Beer Blogs” and #9 on FeedSpot’s “Top 40 Pennsylvania Blogs”. (As of May 2025.) 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!

You can also check out our partnership and affiliation with Pretzels.com, where ordering pretzels and using our affiliate code – AFFILIATE CODE IS THEBEERTHRILLERS20 – will help you get wonderful pretzels and help us maintain and keep this blog running. Thank you!

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.

(Thank you for reading. The opinions, thoughts, and expressions of each article posted on The Beer Thrillers represents the author of the content and only themselves. It does not express the opinions, beliefs, or ideas held by The Beer Thrillers or any company in which the author themselves work for. Each piece of written content is written by the creator(s) listed in the authorial section on each article unless otherwise noted. Their opinions, comments, and words on screen do not represent any company in which they work for and / or are affiliated with or any non – profits that they contribute to. Thank you.)

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Arizona Craft Beer Giants Unite: Huss Brewing Co. and PHX Beer Co. Merge to Launch Zonafide Beverages https://thebeerthrillers.com/2025/08/13/arizona-craft-beer-giants-unite-huss-brewing-co-and-phx-beer-co-merge-to-launch-zonafide-beverages/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=arizona-craft-beer-giants-unite-huss-brewing-co-and-phx-beer-co-merge-to-launch-zonafide-beverages Wed, 13 Aug 2025 13:34:03 +0000 https://thebeerthrillers.com/?p=16608 Arizona Craft Beer Giants Unite: Huss Brewing Co. and PHX Beer Co. Merge to Launch Zonafide Beverages

In a major shake-up for Arizona’s craft beer scene, two beloved hometown breweries—Huss Brewing Co. and PHX Beer Co.—have officially merged to create a new powerhouse: Zonafide Beverages LLC.

Huss Brewing Co. and PHX Beer Co. Merge to Make Zonafide Beverages

What’s Brewing Behind the Merge?

This exciting partnership positions Zonafide Beverages as the second-largest craft beer producer in Arizona, with a combined production capacity approaching 30,000 barrels annually. Centralizing operations in Tempe, the consolidation at Huss Brewing’s facility aims to streamline production while enhancing efficiencies.

Keeping the Flavors You Love

Despite joining forces, both breweries will maintain their individual brand identities and preserve their fan-favorite brews—think Scottsdale Blonde, Arizona Gold, and other signature offerings—just as lovers of local craft beer would expect.

Leadership & Shared Vision

  • Steve Robbins, currently at the helm of PHX Beer Co., has been named President and CEO of Zonafide Beverages.

  • Jeff Huss, co-founder of Huss Brewing, steps into the role of Brewmaster, leveraging decades of brewing expertise to guide the merged entity’s craft and innovation vision.

Their unified approach speaks to a growing trend in the craft sector—breweries combining strengths for expanded reach without sacrificing the unique identities that define them.

Community Cheers and Distribution Support

The merger has garnered positive feedback from Crescent Crown Distributing, a longtime partner for both breweries. Their leadership sees this union as a promising move toward “a stronger and more efficient organization”.

Why This Matters

  • Expanded Reach, Local Roots – Zonafide Beverages’ increased scale could mean wider availability of craft favorites across Arizona, with all the local authenticity you expect.

  • Innovation Meets Tradition – With Jeff Huss as Brewmaster and Steve Robbins steering the helm, expect new creations built on decades of brewing mastery.

  • Efficient Production, Fresh Flavors – This merger ensures high-quality beer stays flowing, coursing through Tempe’s brewing systems to thirsty Arizonans.

 

Brewery News

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

 

Thank You For Reading

If you like this article, please check out our other many articles, including news, beer reviews, travelogues, maps, and much much more. We greatly appreciate everyone visiting the site!

Cheers.

Thanks again for reading everyone. Take some time to check out the site, we greatly appreciate it. We have affiliates and sponsors with Pretzels.com and Beer Drop.com, which can save you money on their products if you are interested. Check out our articles on them. Make sure to check out our beer reviews, brewery reviews, Amy’s weekly column, book reviews, hike reviews, and so much more.

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:

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 ReviewsHike ReviewsBook ReviewsBrewery News, Brewery OpeningsBrewer Interviews, and Travelogues.

Please be sure to follow us on our social media accounts – FacebookFacebook GroupTwitterInstagramYouTube, 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 are also now on BlueSky as well, so make sure to check us out there also. 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 also now have a SLACK channel – which acts as a hybrid chat room, message board, Reddit style; workspace and posting area for us. You can hang out with us there and chat about all kinds of things – not just beer, but “off topic” things like movies, TV, books, podcasts, hiking, sports, and more! Join us at: The Beer Thrillers on SLACK.

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 #5 on FeedSpot’s “Top 100 Beer Blogs” and #9 on FeedSpot’s “Top 40 Pennsylvania Blogs”. (As of May 2025.) 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!

You can also check out our partnership and affiliation with Pretzels.com, where ordering pretzels and using our affiliate code – AFFILIATE CODE IS THEBEERTHRILLERS20 – will help you get wonderful pretzels and help us maintain and keep this blog running. Thank you!

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.

(Thank you for reading. The opinions, thoughts, and expressions of each article posted on The Beer Thrillers represents the author of the content and only themselves. It does not express the opinions, beliefs, or ideas held by The Beer Thrillers or any company in which the author themselves work for. Each piece of written content is written by the creator(s) listed in the authorial section on each article unless otherwise noted. Their opinions, comments, and words on screen do not represent any company in which they work for and / or are affiliated with or any non – profits that they contribute to. Thank you.)

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YAH Brew and Cartel Brewing Team Up to Revive Middletown Space with Collaborative Venture https://thebeerthrillers.com/2025/08/07/yah-brew-and-cartel-brewing-team-up-to-revive-middletown-space-with-collaborative-venture/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=yah-brew-and-cartel-brewing-team-up-to-revive-middletown-space-with-collaborative-venture Thu, 07 Aug 2025 21:46:22 +0000 https://thebeerthrillers.com/?p=16550 YAH Brew and Cartel Brewing Team Up to Revive Middletown Space with Collaborative Venture

YAH Brew and Cartel Brewing and Blending have teamed up on the newly acquired space in Middletown – the old Tattered Flag location at 1 S Union St, Middletown, PA 17057. (See our recent article about YAH Brewing acquiring the Tattered Flag space.) (Or the Tower Investments press release on it here – YAH Brew Preser.) Cartel Brewing and Blending has also made expansion growth of their own, by announcing their second locationThe Safe House – coming to Manheim, PA, opening in late Fall / Winter of 2025.

Cartel Brewing and YAH Brew team up over the Tattered Flag location in Middletown

Cartel Brewing and Blending’s Social Media Announcement

The announcement came via Cartel Brewing and Blending’s social media earlier today:

FUN ANNOUNCEMENT:
For the last few months, we’ve been working on a pretty rad joint venture project with our friends at YAH Brew…
We are stoked to announce that we have the keys and begun the next stage of bringing this amazing space back to life in Middletown, PA!
We will launch a multifaceted community space that will allow us to use the brewery for both of our brands as well as our collaborative new brand and taproom. We also plan to create a cooperative production facility for other breweries to share and expand their brewing and canning needs and foresee a distillery brand arising in 2026….
All in all, we can’t be more excited about this project and partnering with Justin and Aimee from YAH Brew. More details to follow in the coming weeks…..

YAH Brew and Cartel Brewing and Blending Team Up

Two of Central PA’s most creative brewing minds are joining forces to breathe new life into a familiar location in Dauphin County — and beer fans have plenty to be excited about.

Back in July, YAH Brew made waves when they announced plans to take over the former home of Tattered Flag Brewery at 1 South Union Street in Middletown, Pennsylvania. The 5,000-square-foot space, which had sat idle since Tattered Flag closed its doors in late 2023 due to rising inflation and labor challenges, is now being transformed into something bold, collaborative, and community-driven.

But the story just got even more interesting.

Earlier today, Cartel Brewing & Blending announced via social media that they’re officially partnering with YAH Brew on the Middletown project — turning the solo endeavor into a full-blown joint venture between two of the region’s most experimental breweries.

“For the last few months, we’ve been working on a pretty rad joint venture project with our friends at YAH Brew,” Cartel wrote in a Facebook post. “We are stoked to announce that we have the keys and begun the next stage of bringing this amazing space back to life in Middletown, PA!”

According to both breweries, the revitalized space will serve multiple purposes: an event venue, a collaborative brewing hub, and a future home for a distilling operation.

What to Expect from the New YAH Brew x Cartel Project

  • Event Venue – The updated venue is designed to host a variety of gatherings, from retirement parties and birthdays to corporate events and wedding receptions. With a large open floor plan and Yah Brew’s nostalgic flair, the space promises a unique, relaxed vibe for private functions.

  • Shared Brewing & Canning Facility – In a move that underscores the cooperative spirit of craft beer, the site will also operate as a production facility for both Yah Brew and Cartel Brewing, helping both brands expand their brewing and canning capabilities.

  • Future Distillery in 2026 – Cartel hinted at an exciting long-term vision: the creation of a new distillery brand housed within the same space. While details are still emerging, this points toward a multi-beverage future for the Middletown location.

A Second Life for a Storied Building

For locals and longtime fans of the Central PA beer scene, the building at 1 S. Union Street holds a lot of history. Once home to Tattered Flag Brewery — a veteran-owned favorite that helped put Middletown on the craft beer map — the space now enters a new era with two ambitious and community-focused breweries at the helm.

This collaboration is more than just a shared address; it’s a symbol of what can happen when independent brewers unite, pool their resources, and think beyond the pint glass.

We’ll be keeping tabs on developments as the project evolves — including grand opening dates, beer releases, and any sneak peeks into the distilling side of things.

Want to Book the Event Space?

Looking to host a wedding reception, retirement party, or company event in a unique beer-forward setting? Yah Brew and Cartel are already taking reservations for the event space. Stay tuned for updates via their social media channels or visit their websites directly.


Follow The Beer Thrillers for continuing coverage of the Central PA craft beer scene, brewery expansions, collaborations, and more. From Harrisburg to Hershey, Lancaster to Lebanon — we’ve got your hops covered.

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More Articles about Tattered Flag Brewing and Distillery

Looking to read more about Tattered Flag, check out our articles here:

More Information on YAH Brew

The following comes via Untappd. YAH Brew is listed as a micro brewery from Hershey, PA. They have 93 unique beers and over 6,700 ratings, with a global average rating of 3.85 (as of 8.6.25). 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.” (They currently are producing their beer in the Mount Joy location.)

You can find them on the following social media platforms:

More Information on Cartel Brewing and Blending

The following comes via Untappd.

Cartel Brewing and Blending is listed as a nano brewery from Lancaster, PA. They have 183 beers and over 16,500 ratings, with a global average rating of 3.89 (as of 8.6.25). Their Untappd description reads: “Cartel Brewing & Blending is a nano brewery and beer cafe located in Lancaster, PA. Specializing in recipes that embrace classic beer styles as well as progressive recipes, blended beers and flavor exploration.

You can follow them at these social media platforms:

Brewery News

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

 

Thank You For Reading

If you like this article, please check out our other many articles, including news, beer reviews, travelogues, maps, and much much more. We greatly appreciate everyone visiting the site!

Cheers.

Thanks again for reading everyone. Take some time to check out the site, we greatly appreciate it. We have affiliates and sponsors with Pretzels.com and Beer Drop.com, which can save you money on their products if you are interested. Check out our articles on them. Make sure to check out our beer reviews, brewery reviews, Amy’s weekly column, book reviews, hike reviews, and so much more.

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:

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 ReviewsHike ReviewsBook ReviewsBrewery News, Brewery OpeningsBrewer Interviews, and Travelogues.

Please be sure to follow us on our social media accounts – FacebookFacebook GroupTwitterInstagramYouTube, 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 are also now on BlueSky as well, so make sure to check us out there also. 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 also now have a SLACK channel – which acts as a hybrid chat room, message board, Reddit style; workspace and posting area for us. You can hang out with us there and chat about all kinds of things – not just beer, but “off topic” things like movies, TV, books, podcasts, hiking, sports, and more! Join us at: The Beer Thrillers on SLACK.

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 #5 on FeedSpot’s “Top 100 Beer Blogs” and #9 on FeedSpot’s “Top 40 Pennsylvania Blogs”. (As of May 2025.) 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!

You can also check out our partnership and affiliation with Pretzels.com, where ordering pretzels and using our affiliate code – AFFILIATE CODE IS THEBEERTHRILLERS20 – will help you get wonderful pretzels and help us maintain and keep this blog running. Thank you!

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.

(Thank you for reading. The opinions, thoughts, and expressions of each article posted on The Beer Thrillers represents the author of the content and only themselves. It does not express the opinions, beliefs, or ideas held by The Beer Thrillers or any company in which the author themselves work for. Each piece of written content is written by the creator(s) listed in the authorial section on each article unless otherwise noted. Their opinions, comments, and words on screen do not represent any company in which they work for and / or are affiliated with or any non – profits that they contribute to. Thank you.)

 

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Idiom Brewing’s Owner is Stepping Down – Michael Clements Bids Farewell to Idiom Brewing https://thebeerthrillers.com/2025/08/06/idiom-brewings-owner-is-stepping-down-michael-clements-bids-farewell-to-idiom-brewing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=idiom-brewings-owner-is-stepping-down-michael-clements-bids-farewell-to-idiom-brewing Wed, 06 Aug 2025 21:17:45 +0000 https://thebeerthrillers.com/?p=16540 Idiom Brewing’s Owner is Stepping Down – Michael Clements Bids Farewell to Idiom Brewing

In an early morning social media post today, Michael Clements, owner and founder of Idiom Brewing announced his intentions of stepping down and leaving the business. He reiterated how Idiom Brewing is open and active, but is for sale. (See our article: Idiom Brewing Listed For Sale.)

The brewery is located in Frederick Maryland along the canal at 340 E Patrick St #104, Frederick, MD 21701. One of our personal favorites here at The Beer Thrillers, we’ve covered their Star Wars beers, their Mario themed beer, as well as some of their events (like their World MS Day beer) on the blog.

Michael Clements of Idiom Brewing (photo courtesy of Michael Clements and Idiom Brewing as of their post this morning)

IDIOM REMAINS OPEN BUT IS FOR SALE!

Michael Clements post on Idiom Brewing’s Facebook account this morning:

IDIOM REMAINS OPEN BUT IS FOR SALE!
Here is a message from our founder:
Idiom Brewing Friends and Fans,
A few months ago I announced that I was listing our production brewery for sale in an effort to downsize, streamline and focus our efforts on our taproom and our overall customer experience. While that effort was the main goal at that time, I also did some soul-searching regarding my personal life, what I’ve accomplished as the owner of Idiom, with the help of the many wonderful staff who currently work at Idiom (and those who have come before), and where the path in this life leads.
After much thought and many long nights of deliberation, I have decided that it’s time for me to move on and to allow new ownership an opportunity to take the Idiom brand to the next level. As such, last week I listed Idiom for sale, including its two locations (the taproom and production brewery) as well as all rights to the brand.
This was by no means an easy decision. I poured (pardon the pun) my life into Idiom. I spent many sleepless nights running draft lines, writing recipes and responding to customer comments / concerns. I worked a full-time job while still brewing every day and pouring beer at night. I lived and breathed it. It was and still is my baby. However, just like all children, you must let them go at some point. Because they can be so much more without you. Now is that time.
While I will miss Idiom and will always look back on it fondly, I am hopeful that new ownership, whoever they may be, will take up the Idiom name and continue its legacy. I hope they continue to provide a welcoming place where people from all walks of life can gather to enjoy a beer and each other. I hope they continue to be a hub in the Frederick brewery scene, and they continue to innovate and provide unique experiences and unique flavors for you – my family and friends.
This isn’t goodbye. This is a cheers and well-wishes to each of you!
May you all have happy and full lives and may we cross paths again and share in good food and good drink!
With much love and admiration,
Michael Clements
We will keep everyone updated and posted as we get more information! We personally wish Michael the best and good luck with all future endeavors. As I said above, Idiom Brewing holds many fond memories here at The Beer Thrillers, and we wish him, and all involved the best and good luck.

For More Info About Idiom Brewing Company

The following information comes from Untappd.

Idiom Brewing Company is a micro brewery from Frederick, MD. They have 438 unique beers and over 103,800 ratings with a global average rating of 3.88 (as of 8.6.25). Their Untappd description reads: “Idiom Brewing Co. has a simple goal in mind – To bring people from all walks of life together, to enjoy themselves and each other. Whether you’re a hop head looking for explosively juicy IPAs; are one of the adventurous few looking to try boozy, sour or complex flavors; or you’re just looking to enjoy classic styles and seasonal favorites, we’ll have a little something here for you!

You can follow them on their social media pages:

 

Brewery News

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

 

Thank You For Reading

If you like this article, please check out our other many articles, including news, beer reviews, travelogues, maps, and much much more. We greatly appreciate everyone visiting the site!

Cheers.

Thanks again for reading everyone. Take some time to check out the site, we greatly appreciate it. We have affiliates and sponsors with Pretzels.com and Beer Drop.com, which can save you money on their products if you are interested. Check out our articles on them. Make sure to check out our beer reviews, brewery reviews, Amy’s weekly column, book reviews, hike reviews, and so much more.

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:

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 ReviewsHike ReviewsBook ReviewsBrewery News, Brewery OpeningsBrewer Interviews, and Travelogues.

Please be sure to follow us on our social media accounts – FacebookFacebook GroupTwitterInstagramYouTube, 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 are also now on BlueSky as well, so make sure to check us out there also. 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 also now have a SLACK channel – which acts as a hybrid chat room, message board, Reddit style; workspace and posting area for us. You can hang out with us there and chat about all kinds of things – not just beer, but “off topic” things like movies, TV, books, podcasts, hiking, sports, and more! Join us at: The Beer Thrillers on SLACK.

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