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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Finally, a Dauphin county centralized beer trail and beer app has been released. Created by Visit Hershey and Harrisburg PA, its the first beer trail app for the greater Harrisburg and Hershey area. It launched Monday (July 13th, 2020) and its called Beer Barons Beer Trail. You can find it in the Google Play and Android stores on your phones, tablets, etc.

Back in March I met with Rick Dunlap of Visit Hershey and Harrisburg PA. We discussed many things while enjoying a lovely dinner and a couple (that turned into a few) beers at the Tattered Flag Distillery Lounge in Hershey (the former Hershey Biergarten). We discussed my blog – The Beer Thrillers – the upcoming openings of a few breweries in the area (notably Rubber Soul) and we discussed their app; which I had to keep under wraps until now.

There is a ton of features, and a lot of great things to really like about this new app, so definitely be sure to check it out and download it. I’ll break some things down here, and discuss in greater detail in an upcoming article – giving it a full in-depth review.

I’ve gotten to ‘test drive’ it a little bit, hitting three breweries so far with it and gotten to try out a few features. This weekend being off, I’m going to be trying out a few more stops and hopefully hitting the first ‘goal’ of the rewards section.

Firstly, let’s take a look at the opening screen page of the app. At the top the menu is all clickable and will redirect you to the screens you want, and on the opening screen the big blocks are clickable too – they are: How To Play, Beer Trail Hotel Packages, and Explore Hershey and Harrisburg.

First, you will need to create an account, and I recommend checking out the “How to Play” section first. This will let you create the account and learn about the app.

If you click on Beer Trail, you can see a list of the participating breweries. And it will list them by distance from your current location. (Do note, you need to have location set on for this app.) as you can see I visited a few breweries and it shows which ones I’ve checked-in at.

A great feature of the app is the map. Which shows you where each participating brewery is. This is great for new people to the area or if you want to play your own day-trip and hit several breweries in a given area. As you can see, its not directly Harrisburg and Hershey, the map and participating breweries extends to Mt. Gretna brewery in Campbelltown as well as Tattered Flag and The Vineyard of Hershey in Middletown and out to Pizza Boy in Enola and Liquid Noise in Marysville.

Something to note – Newfangled Brew Works does not appear on this because they chose not to participate in the app.

All told there is 19 locations participating, with more to come as they open. As it shows The Watershed (The Millworks soon to be opened second location) will soon be opening. Rubber Soul Brewing in Hummelstown will also be added to the list once they open soon. There is other new breweries opening soon; and hopefully they will likewise get added (The Englewood, Howling Henry, Ever Grain Farms, and Wolf Brewing).

The app was created by Jason Meckes, a craft beer enthusiast; he has dedicated quite a bit of time to creating this app and is extremely proud of it. While recently discussing the app with Jason, he said: “Some breweries, like Rubber Soul and new Zeroday locations, are in a holding pattern until they open, but will be added once they can have people inside. We are hoping to add thousands of visitors to these breweries, and we have just been waiting for the right time when a good majority of them were OK to welcome guests again. The framework with so many breweries will help spread out that demand, too.”

The app definitely has a chance to help out many local breweries and restaurants as well. Something Jason made sure to point out to me, one of his favorite little features to the app – “One of the coolest ‘hidden’ features is the restaurants tab, which lists all Dauphin County eateries, ordered by closest to you.”

There is definitely a lot to see in this app and it looks tremendous. As I have said and shown above, I’ve already gotten to check-in and visit three breweries, and looking at adding a few more on the weekend which coincides with my days off. So I will be able to give a much more in-depth review. So be sure to look for that companion piece to go along with this. That article will provide even more information and give a much more documented look at the features involved in the app.

Its fun to see new apps pop up in the beer and brewing industry, especially local ones. With the loss of HopPlotter and the Breweries in PA app not being the greatest, its really nice to see this well done, intuitive, and easy to use app pop up for the Central PA (Dauphin county specifically) area. So if you are in the area be sure to take advantage of it. There’s also some great prizes to be ‘won’ by checking in at different locations – from decks of cards to glasses, to even better swag. Which I’ll go into more detail in the next article.

For more information, you can also read The Burg’s launch release on the Brew Barons Beer Trail App, which has some more direct quotes with creator Jason Meckes.

As always, thanks everyone for checking this out. Be sure to check out some of our other recent industry news articles below, and please stay safe, keep your distance, wash your hands, and enjoy some great craft beers at some great local craft breweries! Cheers!

• A Sneak Peak at the New Rubber Soul Brewery in Hummelstown
• Boneshire Brew Works Set to Open Second Tap Room in Harrisburg
• Voodoo Brewing Closes in Lancaster
• Night Shift Brewing Cancels Expansion in Philadelphia
• Grand Opening of Hemauer Brewing in Mechanicsburg

Additional source:

• The Burg: Brew Barons Beer Trail App Launches by Visit Hershey and Harrisburg PA

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-B. Kline