Brewfest News - The Beer Thrillers https://thebeerthrillers.com Central PA beer enthusiasts and beer bloggers. Homebrewers, brewery workers, and all around beer lovers. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 20:32:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 https://i0.wp.com/thebeerthrillers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/cropped-The-Beer-Thrillers-December-2022-Logo.jpg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Brewfest News - The Beer Thrillers https://thebeerthrillers.com 32 32 187558884 Going back in time to the 90s in Mount Joy: The Fresh Brews of Mount Joy Brewfest https://thebeerthrillers.com/2025/04/28/going-back-in-time-to-the-90s-in-mount-joy-the-fresh-brews-of-mount-joy-brewfest/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=going-back-in-time-to-the-90s-in-mount-joy-the-fresh-brews-of-mount-joy-brewfest Mon, 28 Apr 2025 20:32:39 +0000 https://thebeerthrillers.com/?p=16252 Going back in time to the 90s in Mount Joy: The Fresh Brews of Mount Joy Brewfest

or – we took a trip to a brewfest and had a ‘kickin’ good time, one that was rad to the max!

Tasting cups from The Fresh Brews of Mount Joy brewfest

VIP Beerfest tickets –Check

Babysitter secured –Check

Uber ordered –Let’s Go!

We are ready to have a good time.  We made our way to the Fresh Brews of Mount Joy hosted by Yah Brew Hershey, Yah Brew Mount Joy and Voyage Mount Joy.  This was also part of a fundraiser with part of the proceeds benefiting “Donegal Athletic Club” which helps support the needs of our local athletes.

Like all things YAH Brew style, it hit heavy on the 90s nostalgia.  Even each brewery announcement on social media was doing a nostalgic reference to the “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air”  throwback.  And yes, I have had that song in my head while writing this entire article!

It was only the day of the event I took notice to the wear your best 90s themed attire.  I couldn’t think of anything that fit this goal so I went with my fav beer shirt.  My baby daddy luckily received a Homer Simpson T shirt for Christmas from a wonderful woman, so he wore that.

(See our article: The Fresh Brews of Mount Joy – Upcoming Brewfest on April 26th, 2025)

Even one of the gals pouring beer quizzed us.  “ I came to drop bombs. I got more rhymes than the bible’s got psalms” Who is the artist?  I can immediately guessed “biggie”.  I heard it in his voice when I repeated it in my head.  But I was very wrong…”House of Pain, Jump Around.”  So now that song is in your head, eh?

What got our attention to attend this event despite all the other events was the stellar lineup.

The brewery lineup for the Fresh Brews brewfest

 

After walking up and down the blocked off street the Beerfest looked like everyone was in a  hustle to get stuff setup but folks still taking time to chat and catch up.  I didn’t get the impression that everyone knew each other, although we ran into a lot of familiar faces, but everyone there was genuinely into the beer they were drinking. A large number of the breweries attending have done collab brews together.  It was like hanging out with all your beer friends while pretending the 90s weren’t more than 25 years together!

We had VIP tickets so that meant that VIP time was during the downpour.  I almost felt like I was playing frogger; jumping from tent to tent to get more beer pours at my quickest pace to avoid getting drenched.  But, let’s be honest, if you are giving me beer the rain doesn’t matter that much.

After the Facebook post and a friendly Beerfest goer we decided the bourbon barrel aged stout from Voodoo Brewing company was going to be our first taste of The Fresh Brews of Mount Joy.  Black Magick indeed lived up to hype.

If you have been reading The Beer Thrillers for any amount of time, I think you know by now we know how to get a Beerfest started.  This one comes in at a %13 ABV.  It gives that slight boozy flavor but then finishes off smoothly.  There is some definite magick  going on with this beer!

 

 

It wasn’t long until I needed some food to soak up the beer and our first Stop was Halo’s Eatery.  We split the Halo Bowl.  It was delicious and paired nicely with several of the beers we enjoyed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It wasn’t long after I couldn’t stop drooling over the bacon on a stick I saw my other Beerfest goers enjoying.  We could hardly wait to chow down on the bacon and it was still very hot.  Again, many beers were enjoyed while enjoying Bacon on a stick.

The kicker to the whole event was the 90s cover band.  Every other person there would catch a few tunes and immediately start belting our lyrics that we could remember.

Before catching our Uber home we grabbed some Hoagies to go at Hulk Hoagies (the YAH Brewing attached hoagie shop that they run in Mount Joy), then went home to enjoy them on the coach.  We ordered Sweet Chin Music (spicy) and the Rock Bottom.

Photo Dump

Here’s a big ol’ photo dump from the brewfest. Courtesy of Amy’s excellent photography skills!

 

I still have that song in my head!

  • Drink More Beer!
    • Amy

Fresh Brews Brewfest

Ben jumping in here. Just want to give a big shout out to Justin and everyone from YAH Brew for all the hard work they did. The brewfest was absolutely fantastic. Rain or no rain, it was a blast, and we got to hang out with lots of great people over the course of the day, and had some “da bomb” beers. Kudos to all involved for such a job well done!

 

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Hoppy Valley Brewfest Returns for 2025 https://thebeerthrillers.com/2025/03/17/hoppy-valley-brewfest-returns-for-2025/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hoppy-valley-brewfest-returns-for-2025 Mon, 17 Mar 2025 14:30:39 +0000 https://thebeerthrillers.com/?p=16126 Hoppy Valley Brewfest Returns for 2025

The Hoppy Valley Brewfest returns for its second year in State College, Pennsylvania; this time on July 19th, 2025. Last year, the inaugural Hoppy Valley Brewfest occurred on Mother’s Day weekend in May (on the Saturday therein). (You can see that article here: The Hoppy Valley Brewfest.)  Last year it was announced in very early February (this year it was just announced today – March 18th.) Also, last year’s event was held inside Beaver Stadium on the football field. This year it will be held in a parking lot next to Medlar Field (the baseball field across from Beaver Stadium).

Hoppy Valley Brewfest 2025

Hoppy Valley Brewfest 2025

Just a bit ago on their Facebook and Instagram accounts, the Hoppy Valley Brewfest announced the brewfest’s return for its second year.

They released this announcement:

We’re back! 🍻🎉 Hoppy Valley Brewers Fest 2025 is coming to Porter North Lot on July 19! Don’t miss out on an unforgettable night of craft beers, live music, and great vibes. Tickets are officially on sale now, get yours today!
#hoppyvalley #hoppyvalleybrewfest #happyvalleypa #hoppyvalleybrewersfest #craftbeer #craftbeercommunity

Hoppy Valley Brewfest Announcement  – via Reel

They also created an event page on Facebook, which you can find here: Hoppy Valley Brewfest – July 19, 2025 – Event Page.

No announcement has been made yet about breweries appearing at the event. Nor has any specific breweries announced attending yet (insofar as we know of at time of this article, which is shortly after the brewfest announcement). Also no breweries have announced special beers yet for the event (like last year’s Troegs / Sworn / Antifragile / Warwick Farm  collab – Storm the Field). (Beer Review: Storm the Field.)

Medlar Field

The Medlar Field is the baseball field across from Beaver Stadium. Its where Amy’s Alzheimer’s Walk for the State College area occurs each year. Last year I was in charge of the Porter North Lot and directing traffic (because it coincided with the Trump Rally that day).

Here is how to find it on Google Maps: Porter North Lot at Medlar Field – State College, PA.

Last year’s event was held inside Beaver Stadium, on the football field. This was primarily due to the fact that following the event they were going to be tearing up the field and replacing it. There was hopes that if the event returned for a second year, it would at least be held in the concourses of Beaver Stadium, but that doesn’t seem to be the case. Instead, the event will be in the parking lot on July 19th. This is still a nice location and you will be able to see Beaver Stadium loom in the background. As the AC Beer Fest found out in the past few years (even dropping the event last year), its hard holding a brewfest in July sometimes; due to weather and temperature. (AC Beer Fest has always annually been in March / April inside at the Convention Center, but post COVID it moved outside to Bader Field in July, and then for two years they were holding one event in March at the Convention Center and then another in July outside at Bader Field; however in 2024 they ended up cancelling the July event at Bader Field, but kept the indoor one in March.)

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PHILLY BIERFEST 2025 – AWARD-WINNING BEER FESTIVAL HONORS PA’S GERMAN BREWING HERITAGE WITH EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS AND LIVE ENTERTAINMENT https://thebeerthrillers.com/2025/02/06/philly-bierfest-2025-award-winning-beer-festival-honors-pas-german-brewing-heritage-with-educational-seminars-and-live-entertainment/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=philly-bierfest-2025-award-winning-beer-festival-honors-pas-german-brewing-heritage-with-educational-seminars-and-live-entertainment Thu, 06 Feb 2025 21:19:03 +0000 https://thebeerthrillers.com/?p=15925 PHILLY BIERFEST 2025 – AWARD-WINNING BEER FESTIVAL HONORS PA’S GERMAN BREWING HERITAGE WITH EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS AND LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Recognized by USA Today’s Reader’s Choice Awards as one of the TOP 10 BEER FESTIVALS, the German Society of Pennsylvania will host their 12th annual, world-class beer tasting event: Philly Bierfest – Saturday, February 22 from 2:00pm to 5:30pm. As always, this spirited event is presented in partnership with two additional non-profit beneficiaries: the ferocious skaters of Philly Roller Derby and the Brewers of Pennsylvania, a trade association that advocates for PA brewers and beer lovers and aims to foster a healthy, ethical, and growth-focused beer industry in our state.
Tickets can be purchased at phillybierfest.org.

Philly Bierfest 2025

This year’s highly anticipated 12th Annual Philly Bierfest will feature six floors of fabulous activities across two historic buildings plus additional outdoor attractions in the German Society’s glorious gated garden. Attendees can look forward to:
  • Over 50 German-style beers from 25 Pennsylvania craft brewers in the PA Beer Hall – from lagers and weizens to kölsches and doppelbocks!
  • Over three dozen beers imported from Germany in the German Beer Hall and Ayinger Speakeasy, as well as a “NoLo Import Bar” featuring German zero proof and low alcohol beers.
  • The all-new Bitburger BRÜ Balcony (accessible for VIP and VIP plus ticket holders) on the mezzanine where they will be serving Bitburger Pilsner, German-inspired bites, and seating with great views of the stage!
  • GSP’s 2025 German Beer Ambassador Award which will honor renowned beer and whiskey writer, Lew Bryson, who will be partnering with Bierfest co-founder Marnie Old for enlightening VIP Plus guided tasting seminars at 12pm and 3pm dubbed “He Said PA, She Said Germany”
  • Delicious fermented offerings from members of the PA Cheese Guild and PA Cider Guild at Bierfest’s PA Cheese Cave and PA Cider Bar.
  • Pennsylvania-themed live entertainment in the PA Beer Hall, including Roller Derby Arm-Wrestling, Beer-Jello Masskrugstemmen,and Live Philbilly Music by TC Cole Riot.
  • German-themed live entertainments in the German Beer Hall, including the wildly popular Berlin-Style Beerlesque, Oompah-Funk by Polkadelphia and thigh-slapping UGH Schühplattler Folk Dancers, all emceed by sword-swallowing sideshow performer Reggie Bügmüncher.
  • Traditional Bavarian “Bierstacheln” – or caramelization of doppelbock beer with hot fire pokers – at our outdoor firepit, sponsored by Tröegs Brewing Co. and PA Beer Tours.
  • Brand-new attractions such as a “Best Legs in Lederhosen” contest and hair-raising activities like axe-throwing

Philadelphia German Bierfest 2025

Every year, Bierfest showcases Pennsylvania’s German brewing heritage and this state’s leadership in the brewing of (and appreciation of) German-style lager beers to encourage Pennsylvanians to take pride in our region’s centuries-long prowess in lager brewing.
“Locals may not realize that Pennsylvania brewers lead the nation in championing beer styles of German heritage, from refreshing pilsners to malty doppelbocks,” says Victory Brewing Company president Bill Covaleski, who served as founding president of the Brewers of Pennsylvania trade association and remains a board member. “Bierfest is a perfect showcase for what should be a point of pride for Philadelphia’s beer lovers.”
Even Pennsylvania’s smallest breweries and brewpubs tend to place greater emphasis on styles of German heritage than their competitors in other parts of the country, simply because of the depth and breadth of Germany’s cultural influence here. Many Philadelphians do not know that Pennsylvania is also home to the largest American-owned brewery in the USA – the Yuengling & Sons Brewery in Pottsville, which is known for their lagers.
Bierfest is decidedly European-influenced in its family-friendly and community-supporting vibe. To encourage local home brewers to try their hand at brewing the hard (German) way, Bierfest’s Home Sweet HomeBräu Taste-Off, sponsored by My Local Brew Works, will award the winning homebrewer an incredible opportunity to brew a commercial batch of their recipe in collaboration with the custom craft brewers of My Local Brew Works, to be served at Bierfest 2026! ‘Beer-Less’ tickets are available for designated drivers by contacting the German Society of PA.
Over two dozen Pennsylvania craft and legacy brewers will participate in Bierfest 2025, including Artifact Brewing [Hatboro], Attic Brewing Co. [Philadelphia], Broad Street Brewing Co. [Bristol], Brewery Techne / Bar Hygge [Philadelphia], Dock Street Brewing Co. [Philadelphia], Gunpowder Falls Brewing Co. [New Freedom], Iron Hill Brewery [Exton], Human Robot Brewery [Philadelphia], Lavery Brewing [Erie], Love City Brewing Co. [Philadelphia], Mainstay Independent Brewing Co. [Philadelphia], Michaux Brewing Co. [Philadelphia], My Local Brew Works [Philadelphia], Sly Fox Brewing Co. [Phoenixville], Susquehanna Brewing Co. [Pittston], Tired Hands Brewing Co. [Ardmore], Triple Bottom Brewing [Philadelphia], Tröegs Brewing Co. [Harrisburg], Two Locals Brewing Co. [Philadelphia], Victory Brewing Co. [Downingtown], Wallenpaupack Brewing Co. [Hawley], Wissahickon Brewing Co. [Philadelphia], Yards Brewing Co. [Philadelphia], ZeroDay Brewing Co. [Harrisburg], and more, plus the oldest and largest independent brewer in the USA, Yuengling & Sons Brewery [Pottsville].
Over two dozen German imported beers will also be poured, ranging from high-profile flagships to lesser-known artisanal products, including brews from Ayinger, Benediktiner, Bitburger, Erdinger, HofBräu, König Ludwig, Köstritzer, Krombacher, Paulaner, Radeberger, Schneider & Stiegl, Schöfferhofer, Tucher, Warsteiner and more, plus the oldest continuously operating brewery in the world, the Bavarian State Brewery at Weihenstephan. Bierfest will also host spaces dedicated to showcasing other local fermented foods and drinks such as the PA Cheese Cave hosted by members of the PA Cheese Guild, like Birchrun Hills Farm and a PA Cider Bar anchored PA cider makers like Ploughman and Stone & Key! Added last year, the popular “NoLo Bar” will return to this year’s Bierfest, featuring German-style no alcohol and low-alcohol beers, including Bitburger 0.0 and Stella Artois 0.0.
The German Society of Pennsylvania is a nonprofit organization founded in 1764, devoted to furthering the understanding of German and German-American contributions to the growth of American history and culture from the past to the present, and into the future. Executive vice-president Tony Michels is a Bierfest co-founder and also organizes Philadelphia’s German Heritage Festival.
Philly Roller Derby is a skater-owned and operated roller derby league and a proud member of the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA). Since their inception in 2005, this league of athletic women on wheels has brought roller derby back to Philadelphia.
Brewers of Pennsylvania is a non-profit trade advocacy organization whose mission is to responsibly serve the needs of Pennsylvania’s diverse beer-drinking audience and to empower the state’s brewers to join together to support and protect their common and individual interests.
Bierfest co-founder Marnie Old is a noted Philadelphia drinks author and one of the country’s top expert speakers on wine and beer who by day serves as “director of vinlightenment” for Boisset Collection. She is a wine columnist for the Philadelphia Inquirer and the author of many award-winning books, most notably He Said Beer, She Said Wine (DK 2008) and Wine: A Tasting Course (DK 2013).

A crowd at the Philly Bierfest

GENERAL EVENT INFORMATION:

Date:                Saturday, February 22, 2025
Location:          German Society of Pennsylvania  611 Spring Garden St. Philadelphia, PA  19123
Times:              Main Event – 2:00pm to 5:30pm
            Exclusive VIP ‘Early Access’ – 1pm to 2:00pm [VIP  & VIP Plus Ticketholders only]
Ticket Info:       Ticket link below or by phone at 215.627.2332
  • $59 General Admission – Main Event Only
  • $79 VIP – Early Access and Keepsake Mug
  • $99 VIP PLUS – 12pm Guided Tasting of 8 Beers Led by Marnie Old, Early Access and Keepsake Mug
  • $35 ‘Beer-Less’ Admission – For Non-Drinkers & Designated Drivers (contact the German Society to purchase)

A coupled dressed up at the Philly Bierfest

Recognized by USA Today’s Reader’s Choice Awards as one of the TOP 10 BEER FESTIVALS, the German Society of Pennsylvania will host their 12th annual, world-class beer tasting event: Philly Bierfest, held Saturday, February 22 from 2 pm to 5:30 pm.
This year’s highly anticipated 12th Annual Philly Bierfest will feature six floors of fabulous activities across two historic buildings plus additional outdoor attractions in the German Society’s glorious gated garden; with attractions spanning tastings of 75+ German and German-style Pennsylvania beers, educational seminars, axe-throwing, access to the PA Cheese and PA Cider Caves, and much more.
Plus — Bierfest’s Home Sweet HomeBräu Taste-Off, sponsored by My Local Brew Works, will award the winning homebrewer the opportunity to brew a commercial batch of their recipe in collaboration with the custom craft brewers of My Local Brew Works, to be served at Bierfest 2026!
As always, this spirited event is presented in partnership with two additional non-profit beneficiaries: the ferocious skaters of Philly Roller Derby and the Brewers of Pennsylvania, a trade association that advocates for PA brewers and beer lovers and aims to foster a healthy, ethical, and growth-focused beer industry in our state.
Tickets are available online NOW at phillybierfest.org.
(All photographs are courtesy of Philly Bierfest.)
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Lancaster Craft Beerfest Returns for 2024 https://thebeerthrillers.com/2024/04/30/lancaster-craft-beerfest-returns-for-2024/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lancaster-craft-beerfest-returns-for-2024 Tue, 30 Apr 2024 22:05:10 +0000 https://thebeerthrillers.com/?p=14945

Lancaster Craft Beerfest is Returning in 2024 (photo courtesy of Lancaster Craft Beerfest)

The Lancaster Craft Beerfest is Returning August 2024

Finally returning for the first time since COVID (since 2019, postponed in 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023), the Lancaster Craft Beerfest is set to return this August 2024. In a time when some brewfests are closing up (Mount Hope Renaissance Faire Brewfest Ending) and many more are downsizing, its nice to see this one return.

Maybe we will start to see a resurgence of brewfests. Maybe even the Mt. Hope Ren Faire one will come back next year. In just two weeks time there will be the Hoppy Valley Brewfest in Beaver Stadium, State College, PA. There has been a lot of talk the past two years about how brewfests and big beer events were on the decline, mainly pointing out the Great American Beer Fest (GABF) and similarly sized events and in general just how much the world has changed since 2020 and COVID-19.

Announcement

BEERFEST IS BACK! The Lancaster Craft Beerfest is returning on Saturday, August 24, 2024. After a hiatus that began in 2020, we are returning to the City of Lancaster with your favorite local & regional breweries. It’s time to toast once again–and celebrate the eighth year of Lancaster’s favorite beer festival. Tickets will go on sale mid-May. Learn more at www.lancastercraftbeerfest.com

Lancaster Craft Beerfest – Facebook Post

For More Information

For more information you can visit their website at: Lancaster Craft Beerfest.com.

Recent Brewfest News

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