Pennsylvania is a craft beer mecca, boasting a huge number of breweries. But some offer more than just great beer; they provide the perfect destination for a complete beer-focused getaway. If you are looking for the ultimate Pennsylvania beer vacation, look no further. We’ve explored the state to bring you breweries that offer on-site lodging, create a true vacation experience, or are part of a larger, must-visit beer trail.

Turkey Hill Brewery (photo courtesy of Turkey Hill Brewing Co.)

Why Pennsylvania is Perfect for a Beer Vacation

Pennsylvania’s rich brewing history, combined with its stunning landscapes and vibrant towns, makes it an ideal location for a beer-themed vacation. From cozy brewpubs in historic buildings to sprawling breweries with modern accommodations, PA has something to offer every beer lover.

Top Pennsylvania Breweries for a Beer Getaway

Here are some of our top picks for Pennsylvania breweries that offer an exceptional beer vacation experience:

Black Forest Brewery | Ephrata, PA: Beer & Bed in Amish Country

Imagine combining award-winning craft beer with a stay in a top-rated bed and breakfast. That’s exactly what you’ll find at Black Forest Brewery in Ephrata, PA.

• The Brewery: Located in the heart of Ephrata, Black Forest Brewery offers a diverse selection of hand-crafted beers, from classic styles to innovative brews. Their food menu features salads, sandwiches, and pub favorites, ensuring there’s something for everyone. Wine and cocktails are also available.

• The Inn: The brewery is adjacent to the 1777 Americana Inn Bed & Breakfast, recognized as a “Top B&B for Beer Lovers” by BedandBreakfast.com. Enjoy beautifully appointed rooms and a delicious breakfast before exploring the local area.

• Things to Do: Explore the charming town of Ephrata, sample local Amish fare, or take a scenic drive through the countryside.

Turkey Hill Brewing Company | Bloomsburg, PA: Historic Charm & Delicious Brews

Just off I-80 in Bloomsburg, Turkey Hill Brewing Company offers a unique experience rooted in the area’s farming history. This brewpub features an inn housed in a beautifully refurbished 1800s barn.

• The Brewery: Turkey Hill offers some of the area’s best beers and food. Enjoy a cozy English-style pub on the main floor, or head upstairs for a farmhouse-style setting.

• The Inn: The historic inn provides the perfect place to relax after a day of beer tasting. Enjoy breathtaking views and comfortable accommodations.

• The Food: The menu goes beyond typical bar fare, with options ranging from burgers and sandwiches to entrees like Korean BBQ chicken and shepherd’s pie.

• Things to Do: Explore the scenic surroundings, visit nearby state parks, or discover the history of Bloomsburg.

Rusty Rail Brewing Company | Mifflinburg, PA: Brews & Suites Under One Roof

Located in an expansive 80,000-square-foot building, Rusty Rail Brewing Company offers an immersive beer experience complete with on-site suites.

• The Brewery: This 15-barrel brewery boasts a rotating beer list and a diverse food menu to satisfy any palate. With two floors and full bars, there’s plenty of space to explore.

• The Suites: Rusty Rail features fully furnished suites right above the brewery, complete with kitchenettes and bathrooms.

• Things to Do: Explore the shops and attractions in Mifflinburg or simply relax and enjoy the brewery’s many offerings.

Whitehorse Brewing | Berlin, PA: Beer Garden & Airbnb

Whitehorse Brewing in Berlin, PA offers not only great beer but also a beer garden and an overnight stay option.

• The Brewery: Enjoy a variety of beers in their cozy taproom or outside in their beer garden.

• The Airbnb: Owners George and Susan Walker rent out space in their house on the property for guests.

• Things to Do: As their AirBnB listing says “not only will you get a great night sleep, but there are many activities to choose from, including exclusive brewery access. Minutes away from Flight 93 Memorial, The Great Allegheny Passage Bike Trail and Ohiopyle Whitewater Rafting.”

Explore a Pennsylvania Beer Trail: The Butler County Beer Circuit

For a truly immersive beer experience, consider exploring a Pennsylvania beer trail. We recommend the Butler County Beer Circuit.

• The Circuit: The Butler County Beer Circuit features eight breweries (with more on the way), each offering a unique selection of beers and atmospheres.

• The Breweries: Participating breweries include Butler Brew Works, Cellar Works Brewing, Missing Links Brewery, North Country Brewery And Cannery, Reclamation Brewing, Recon Brewing, ShuBrew, and Stick City Brewing.

• The Experience: With diverse offerings and unique atmospheres, the Butler Beer Circuit is perfect for a weekend getaway. Many locations offer in-house food, and even those that don’t often host rotating food trucks.

• Where to Stay: There are plenty of overnight options along the circuit, making it easy to explore all eight breweries at your own pace.

Plan Your Pennsylvania Beer Vacation Today!

With its diverse breweries, stunning scenery, and unique accommodations, Pennsylvania offers the perfect destination for a memorable beer vacation. Start planning your trip today and discover the best of Pennsylvania’s craft beer scene!

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Coming soon, in the upcoming days we will be introducing a new segment to the blogs – Brewer Interviews. This segment is pretty straight forward. We, The Beer Thrillers, conduct an interview with a brewer (or brewers). Be it in person, over the phone, or through e-mail. Local to Central PA or far away, the game plan will be interview all types of brewers from all different types of breweries.

I think it’ll be a fun and informative new segment to the blog. We’ll get to hear from new voices, different people, and all learn all kinds of things about the different brewers, breweries, and brewing methods. Plus, it’ll provide some exposure to the brewers and breweries (as well as ourselves), so it seems like a win all around.

I know A. Parys is already working on an interview with a beer scientist from Cape May Brewing Company. I have talked to Tyler Budwash of Pilger Ruh Brewing, as well as several other brewers, so we are set to go with some exciting interviews to kick this new segment of the blog off.

Similar to how our beer reviews are prefaced such as: “BEER REVIEW: X (X)” where X is the title of the beer and (X) is the title of the brewery, the new brewer interview series will be similar. They will be titled, for example: Brewer Interview: Tyler Budwash (Pilger Ruh Brewing). So you know who the brewer is, and what company he is brewing for (at time of interview).

This is likely to expand greatly, and will include all manner of people working in the beer and craft beer and specifically brewery industries. From brewers to owners, to bartenders, to beer scientists, lab workers, hop farmers, home brewers, you name it. As well as expand regionally, going from the Central PA area to cover all sorts of areas, New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, Vermont, and the list will just continue.

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Hope you guys will find the new segment fascinating and interesting. And hope to hear from some brewers interested in being interviewed. Cheers everyone!

-B. Kline

As you might have noticed, there’s been a few changes and some new faces here at The Beer Thrillers. Don’t worry, I’m still here (B. Kline), and somewhere out there J. Doncevic is still lurking around. But as you saw yesterday, we have two other new writers.

Firstly, Karl Larson (ihackbeer) is going to be writing for us periodically, mostly about brewing, home brewing, commercial brewing, and various informative pieces about beer, history, brewing, etc. He comes with an extreme wealth of knowledge, and it is such a privilege to have him writing for us. He is an award winning home brewer (gold medal winner), he is also a BJCP judge, as well as having brewed commercially for both Boneshire Brew Works and (currently) for Newfangled Brew Works. You can follow him on Twitter at: @ihackbeer. You can view Karl’s first post here: Brewing a Traditional Lithuanian Farmhouse Beer – Keptinis.

Our other new writer is Andrew Parys (A. Parys) (aka thesugarfoot). A local to Central Pennsylvania like myself and Josh (J. Doncevic) and Karl, he is an avid craft beer enthusiast and brewery traveler as well. He has been part of the extended Beer Thrillers family doing a podcast here or there with D. Scott and Esteban and myself over at “So a Mexican and a Scott Walk Into a Bar…” Saturday featured his first article for us, a thought-piece about what makes a good “quarantine” brewery during these ‘crazy’ times: What Makes a Great Quarantine Brewery? I suggest you head over there, read it and leave a comment!

Also, speaking of podcasts (and the ilk), I’m looking at possibly trying to do beer specific podcasts in the near future for The Beer Thrillers, as well as possible YouTube videos and reviews done that way as well. So stay tuned for that. As always, I am still doing sporadic podcasts with D. Scott, Dan, A. Parys, Esteban, and a host of others through their pop-culture series – So a Mexican and a Scott Walk Into a Bar…

As for the blog itself, we are celebrating one year this month. And we are most likely going to be moving to a full page and new host and having things look a lot more formal, professional, and nicer by the end of the month (fingers crossed). With that, there might be a few moving parts and some construction, but it should be quick and minimal (hopefully). The site’s links might change too, but if they do, I will set-up redirects so it should be no trouble to find us.

I also have had two other people from our Facebook group – the Central PA Whalerz (that me and Josh are members of) express interest writing for us, so you might be getting some more new faces as well. Hopefully we can poke and prod and get Mr. J. Doncevic to write us something new as well. Also, Let Us Drink Beer Blog is still guest writing with us (as well as we are for them) giving us about a monthly article about the beer scene down in the Atlanta Georgia area.

As far as the coming days go, this month, since I am still furloughed, for the foreseeable future (who knows how slow / fast things will begin to open up), and since its our One-Year anniversary, I am looking to make sure we get a blog post (or two!) every day. Tomorrow, being May 4th, I’d like to do a Star Wars themed one. Went down to Gettysburg today with my girls, but unfortunately struck out at Fourscore Beer Co (their Star Wars themed beer – Wookie Monster; sold out Saturday night). (Hint hint if anyone has one their willing to part with, to message / comment / PM me / DM me / etc.)

Then following that up we have Cinco De Mayo or Revenge of the Fifth, which I will take a look at some Mexican Lagers or Cervezas . So stay tuned for those articles.

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As of May 3rd (10PM):

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We are currently #9 on FeedSpot’s Top 100 Beer Blogs. (Where it lists our Domain Authority as 76 and our Alexa Rank as 4.3K.)

So again, I would just like to say thank you so much for supporting us, especially amidst these crazy and troubling and unprecedented times. We have a lot more in store for the future so be sure to stick around and check us out!

Thank you everyone! Cheers!

-B. Kline
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