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For beer lovers, the notion of a federal government shutdown might seem distant—something about national parks, IRS forms, and Congress fighting over budgets. But for breweries—especially craft breweries with narrow margins, seasonal releases, and regulatory dependencies—a shutdown can become existential. In October 2025, as federal funding lapsed and agencies began furloughing non-essential staff, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) effectively ground to a halt in its regulatory functions.

This post is a deep dive into how the shutdown ripples through the craft brewing world, nationally and in Pennsylvania, how breweries can respond, which ones may weather the storm best, and what the future might hold.

The Government Shut Down and Pennsylvania Breweries (2025 Edition)

1. Overview: The 2025 Shutdown and What’s Actually “Off the Shelf”

What triggered it

On October 1, 2025, the U.S. federal government entered a partial shutdown after Congress failed to pass appropriation bills or a continuing resolution. The lapse in funding forced many federal agencies to suspend non-essential operations.

The TTB, a critical agency for breweries (and wineries, distilleries), publicly posted its shutdown plan: out of approximately 459 staffers, 398 would be furloughed, leaving only around 61 “excepted” employees to maintain legally required and essential operations.

What functions continue (and why)

The TTB’s “excepted” functions are narrowly defined. Among the tasks that will continue:

  • Processing excise tax returns that include remittance (i.e. payments)

  • Maintaining minimal computer / IT operations to avoid data loss or system collapse

  • Protecting statute expirations, liens, seizures, federal property — i.e. safeguarding legal and financial infrastructures

  • Criminal enforcement, to the extent required by statute, and operations that cannot legally pause

However, most of what breweries rely on will be suspended or delayed:

  • Certificate of Label Approval (COLA) reviews and approvals

  • Formula approvals

  • Brewer’s permit application or modification

  • Laboratory services and testing

  • Non-criminal investigations, audits, inspections

  • Administrative support, customer service, and non-statutory tasks

In effect, if you had a label to approve or a change in formula to submit, it’s on ice. You can submit electronically, but nothing moves until TTB is fully funded again.

Trade associations are already warning of a backlog when operations resume.


2. National Impact: The Shockwaves through the Craft Beer Industry

It’s easy to imagine that a government shutdown is a “Washington problem,” but the brewing sector is one of the less obvious industries hit hard and fast. Let’s trace the national picture before we localize to Pennsylvania.

Why breweries are uniquely vulnerable

  • Regulatory dependency: Breweries must interact with TTB for label approvals, permit changes, formula permissions, and compliance oversight. When TTB pauses, breweries cannot legally launch new products or adjust existing ones.

  • Seasonal and specialty beer timing: Many breweries operate on tight windows: spring IPAs, summer sours, fall pumpkins, winter stouts. Any delay in approval can push a beer’s launch past its season, undermining marketing and sales.

  • Supply chain interlocking: Ingredient imports, yeast procurement, packaging changes (if new label art or recipes), and logistics are often timed to regulatory clearance. Delays there cascade into production and distribution.

  • Margin sensitivity: Craft breweries typically run lean. A few weeks of delay can jeopardize cash flow, especially for smaller operations without deep reserves.

  • Three-tier distribution pressures: Because craft brewers often must move through distributors and retailers, downstream partners expect timely delivery. A delay in one link (label approval) can stall the entire path.

Recent shutdowns as precedent

In the 2019 federal shutdown, breweries found their seasonal releases held up. In the Philadelphia region, for example, breweries that had planned winter or spring launches were forced to delay or cancel new beers because labels couldn’t be approved.

Industry analysts note that during shutdowns, many breweries end up with “tanks full of beer they can’t release.”

The Brewers Association, reacting to the current shutdown, is advising brewers to expect immediate disruptions to labeling, formula, permitting, and that the pause may last for some time.

Distillers, winemakers, and crossover impacts

While this post is beer-centric, the parallels in the wine and spirits world help underscore how universal the regulatory risk is:

  • Distillers see the same freeze on label and formula approvals during shutdowns.

  • The wine industry notes that permit and label processing stops entirely, though excise payment functions remain.

  • The broader hospitality sector feels the ripple: delayed new product releases, fewer SKUs entering the market, and slowed innovation.

In short: The shutdown isn’t a minor inconvenience. It threatens growth, planning, and the very operations of craft beer producers across the country.


3. Pennsylvania Breweries: Facing the Shutdown in the Keystone State

Now let’s zoom in. Pennsylvania is one of the heavyweight states in craft beer. The stakes are high—and uneven across breweries.

The state’s brewing landscape (pre-shutdown)

To understand who’s most vulnerable, we need to recap how Pennsylvania’s beer economy stands:

  • Pennsylvania ranks among the top states in craft beer production and economic impact.

  • As of 2023/2024, the craft beer industry in PA contributed billions to state economies, with strong volumes.

  • However, 2024 saw some contraction: some of PA’s larger craft breweries reported sales declines, and at least 18 breweries closed in the state.

  • The craft boom in PA has also been tempered by saturation, competition, and broader market pressures.

  • Additionally, in 2025, Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant (a multi-location brewpub chain that included ten in PA) abruptly closed all locations, citing financial challenges.

Given this backdrop, a shutdown may push already marginal players dangerously close to the edge.

Local precedents: how past shutdowns affected PA brewers

In 2019, when the federal shutdown paused TTB approvals, breweries in the Philadelphia region reported that seasonal launches were delayed or canceled. WHYY covered how Dock Street Brewery, for example, had new beer plans halted midstream.

Ted Zeller, General Counsel to the Pennsylvania Brewers Association, warned that without label approvals, beers can’t reach shelf or tapline.

These episodes show that PA brewers are not new to this risk—but this shutdown may be deeper, longer, and more consequential.

What’s different in 2025

  • Larger scale and more sophistication: Some PA breweries now operate regionally or nationally and often have tighter supply chains, making delays more damaging.

  • Slimming margins: With recent sales declines and closures, many breweries may not have much buffer.

  • Distribution complexity: Breweries supplying interstate markets will be directly hit if TTB doesn’t approve labels for out-of-state distribution.

  • Connected local networks: PA breweries often collaborate, co-brew, or share resources. Therefore, a shock to one node can affect others.

  • Media attention and local demand: As beer tourism picks up, local reputation matters. Delays or canceled launches may erode consumer trust.

Who in Pennsylvania may handle this better (and who’s vulnerable)

Best positioned:

  • Large, vertically integrated breweries
    For example, D.G. Yuengling & Son, with deep reserves, long operating history, and diversified operations, is better able to weather temporary disruptions. (Though even they are not immune—2024 saw an 8% sales drop for Yuengling.)

  • Breweries with stable, ongoing SKUs
    Brewers whose core lineup dominates their sales are less reliant on frequent label tweaks or seasonal launches.

  • Breweries with local focus
    Breweries that sell primarily within Pennsylvania and whose distribution doesn’t cross state lines may be less exposed to label/distribution bottlenecks.

  • Those with compliance and regulatory foresight
    Breweries that preemptively processed label changes, modular formula options, or prepared alternate versions may be more resilient.

  • Cash-rich or well-funded operations
    The ones with financial reserves to absorb a few weeks (or even months) of stalled product launches.

Most vulnerable:

  • Small startups and taproom-centric breweries
    New breweries relying on label and permit approval to launch or move beyond taproom sales could face crippling delays.

  • Breweries with heavy seasonal catalogs
    Those whose revenue depends heavily on limited releases (e.g. fall pumpkin ales) are in the crosshairs.

  • Breweries with narrow margins
    Those already struggling with rising costs, labor pressure, or debt burden will feel immediate financial strain.

  • Operators with heavy interstate distribution
    If their label approvals are stalled, they can’t ship new beers out of state, which may suppress growth or demand.

While I did not find credible published quotes yet from specific Pennsylvania breweries making statements about the 2025 shutdown, the patterns and warnings are consistent from breweries in other states and in prior shutdowns. The Brewers Association, American Craft Beer, and LibationLaw provide strong industry frameworks.


4. Historical Context: Shutdowns, Precedents, & Lessons Learned

To truly appreciate the severity of the current landscape, it helps to look back at how prior shutdowns have hit breweries—and what lessons can shape responses.

2019–2020 shutdowns and craft beer

The 2019 federal shutdown (Dec 2018 – Jan 2019) was one of the longer interruptions in memory. During that time:

  • The TTB essentially stopped approving new labels, formulas, and permits. Breweries were left waiting.

  • In the Philadelphia region, breweries canceled or delayed seasonal launches.

  • Some breweries reportedly had beer languishing in tanks because they couldn’t legally bring it to market.

The takeaway: even a few weeks of delay can derail a brewery’s schedule, cash flow, and consumer momentum.

Shutdowns during the Trump era & industry behavior

While not always explicitly tied to breweries, shutdowns under the Trump administration repeatedly spotlighted delays in regulatory agencies—a pattern breweries grew accustomed to treating as “business risk.”

Some breweries adopted strategies like:

  • Pre-submitting all anticipated label filings before seasonal cycles

  • Buffering product inventory before expected shutdown windows

  • Avoiding reliance on narrow release windows near the edges of regulatory cycles

These behavioral adaptations are relevant now as well.

Broader regulatory and enforcement shutdown history

Historically, during government shutdowns, many federal oversight functions roll back to bare minimums — public health, safety, and financial protection are prioritized, while discretionary functions halt. This has ripple effects in food, environmental, and industrial sectors. Breweries often live in that discretionary space (e.g. labeling, new product approvals).

Additionally, during shutdowns, the backlog and pent-up demand can swamp agencies when they reopen—leading to long delays even after funding is restored. That “catch-up hangover” is part of the real cost.


5. What Breweries Can Do: Mitigation Strategies & Prepared Moves

Even as the shutdown looms, breweries aren’t powerless. Below are actionable strategies to reduce risks and improve resilience.

Pre-shutdown preparedness (ideally before the lapse)

  1. File early and often
    Submit label changes, formula modifications, and permit adjustments before the funding cutoff—if possible.

  2. Submit “scalable” or modular label/ formula alternatives
    If your process allows, pre-file alternate labels or versions that require minimal changes so that small tweaks may sail through or avoid major rejections later.

  3. Stock up buffer inventory
    For key seasonal or high-margin beers, produce extra in advance so you have something to market while new releases are stalled.

  4. Reserve critical raw materials
    If import or customs delays might arise, have extra hops, yeast, adjuncts, or packaging materials in hand.

  5. Tighten compliance and audits now
    Make sure all existing labels, formulations, ingredients, and documentation are in order to minimize risk of regulatory flags when oversight resumes.

  6. Stress test cash flow
    Model scenarios: what if launches are delayed two months? What if some SKUs are stuck? Understand worst-case margins.

  7. Engage with trade organizations
    The Brewers Association, state brewer groups, and regional alliances can lobby, share intelligence, and amplify impact.

During the shutdown: defensive operations

  1. Pause new launches
    Don’t start marketing or production of new SKUs intended for release until the regulatory path clears.

  2. Pivot focus to core SKUs and taproom sales
    Double down on what you already can sell legally without needing new approvals.

  3. Communicate carefully
    Let distributors, retailers, and customers know there may be delays—maintaining goodwill is crucial.

  4. Monitor federal announcements
    Stay abreast of TTB, Treasury, and Congressional developments via official portals and trade newsletters.

  5. Document everything
    Track submission dates, label versions, formula data, correspondence—so when the agency reopens, you have clear records.

  6. Plan for extended backlog
    Anticipate that even after funding returns, approvals may be slow. Prioritize essential filings first and consider triaging less critical ones.

  7. Explore intra-state sales or local channels
    If possible under state law, sell more directly to local consumers or use taproom strength to offset distribution delays.

Post-shutdown: recovery & catch-up

  1. Push prioritized filings immediately
    As soon as TTB reopens, move critical filings (seasonal releases, revenue drivers) to the head of the queue.

  2. Reconfirm submissions
    Sometimes, during the pause, systems or databases may lose synchronization—confirm that your filings are intact.

  3. Negotiate with distributors/retailers
    Get buy-in for staggered delivery or alternate SKUs while the label queue clears.

  4. Leverage marketing flexibility
    Use the delay period to ramp up pre-launch hype so that once you’re cleared, demand is ready.

  5. Learn and adapt
    Use the shutdown experience to revise your regulatory strategy for future cycles.


6. Pennsylvania Breweries Best Equipped (and What They Bring to the Table)

Some Pennsylvania breweries are better positioned to survive (or even thrive) during a regulatory freeze. Below are illustrative types and examples, along with traits to emulate.

D.G. Yuengling & Son (Pottsville, PA)

  • Legacy scale & capital reserves: As the oldest brewery in America, Yuengling has operational depth and financial strength.

  • Core SKU dominance: They rely heavily on flagship beers, less frequent branding shifts, and have strong name recognition.

  • Vertical infrastructure: Large operations, distribution networks, and buffer capacity give flexibility.

  • Community and brand loyalty: Their historic brand status gives them a cushion when marketing or new SKUs stall.

While not immune to shutdown pressures—they saw an 8% sales drop in 2024—Yuengling is in a relatively advantaged position.

Tröegs Independent Brewing (Hershey, PA)

As one of Pennsylvania’s well-known craft names, Tröegs has a diversified portfolio, regional distribution, and a stable market presence. Their size and brand equity give them room to absorb delays. (Cited among PA’s top producers in recent rankings.)

Pittsburgh Brewing / Iron City

Pittsburgh has a storied brewing heritage. Pittsburgh Brewing (and legacy brands tied with it) can tap into legacy branding and local loyalty.

Mid-sized regional brewers

Brewers who have scaled somewhat—enough to maintain reserves, but still nimble—are in a sweet spot. If they primarily serve Pennsylvania or neighboring states, so long as label and permit issues are handled prudently, they may endure better than small startups.

Taproom / direct-sales centric brewers

Breweries whose revenue and brand come largely from on-site sales, community events, and local customers can sidestep some distribution and label pressures. While they still need regulatory compliance, their reliance on novelty SKUs is lower.

Traits to emulate (beyond names)

  • Advance filing discipline

  • Modular product planning

  • Cash buffer and financial flexibility

  • Strong local consumer support

  • Robust taproom and direct-to-consumer channels

  • Agile marketing and pipeline coordination

These traits help create a buffer against the sudden regulatory blackout.


7. Closing Thoughts

This shutdown is more than a bureaucratic freeze — it’s a stress test on how deeply entwined craft beer is with federal infrastructure. I’ve seen breweries born in garages and grow into regional legends; I’ve watched label art get revised, formulas rebalanced, and seasonal beers become brand inflection points. The TTB, often unseen by drinkers, is a silent gatekeeper. When it pauses, the gates slam shut.

Pennsylvania, with its brewing heritage rooted in Yuengling and vibrant craft corridors in Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Lancaster, and beyond, is front and center in this fight. Some breweries will grit their way through with lean operations and agile pivots. Others may stagger. A few may not survive. That’s not alarmism — it’s acknowledging the unexpected: months of delays, a backlog of approvals, and consumer impatience.

If Congress and the White House manage to restore funding soon, we’ll see a mad sprint at TTB headquarters to clear the backlog. But that won’t erase the weeks lost. Breweries that had planned, built buffer, and stayed lean will have a head start. Those caught flat-footed will be scrambling.

To brewers in Pennsylvania: move carefully, prioritize your essential SKUs, protect your cash, and plan as though this shutdown could last weeks — or even stretch long enough to undermine your seasonal wheels. Trade groups, local MLA’s, and the Pennsylvania Brewers Association must be your ally. Use them. Stay vocal in public forums, media, and with congressional offices — your local voice counts.

I believe in the resilience of this community. Beer thrives on risk, on experimentation, and on the tenacity of people who wake daily to mash, boil, ferment, package, and sell. But risk without hedges is needless and preventable. Use this as a wake-up call: regulatory risk is real. Build for it. And when the breweries in Pennsylvania emerge from this shutdown, let the stories of adaptation, survival, and ingenuity be part of what defines the next chapter in American craft beer.

Raise one — cautiously, but optimistically — to better days ahead.

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Every NFL Stadium’s Closest Brewery – A Complete Guide for Football and Beer Fans https://thebeerthrillers.com/2025/08/17/every-nfl-stadiums-closest-brewery-a-complete-guide-for-football-and-beer-fans/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=every-nfl-stadiums-closest-brewery-a-complete-guide-for-football-and-beer-fans Sun, 17 Aug 2025 21:17:17 +0000 https://thebeerthrillers.com/?p=16578 Every NFL Stadium’s Closest Brewery – A Complete Guide for Football and Beer Fans

If there are two things Americans love, it’s football and beer. And what better way to combine them than by finding the nearest craft brewery to every NFL stadium? Whether you’re traveling for an away game, tailgating with friends, or just want to explore new taprooms, this guide lays out exactly which brewery is closest to each of the NFL’s 30 stadiums (remember, the Giants/Jets and Chargers/Rams share homes).

We’ve mapped out the nearest on-site breweries to every stadium, with exact coordinates and precise distances (straight-line, great-circle measurement). This isn’t a rough estimate—it’s as accurate as it gets without breaking out a tape measure on game day.

(See our article from the other day about Football and Beer: NFL Stadium Beer Prices for the 2025 Season – From $6.80 to $16.49 (and Higher).)

Recent NFL Stadiums that hosted the Super Bowl

Full Chart: Nearest Brewery to Each NFL Stadium

(This chart is a DIRECT location to location measurement.)

Team Stadium Stadium Coordinates Nearest Brewery Brewery Coordinates Distance (mi) Distance (km)
Arizona Cardinals State Farm Stadium (33.5276, -112.2626) Desert Diamond Brewery (33.5363, -112.2659) 0.65 1.05
Atlanta Falcons Mercedes-Benz Stadium (33.7555, -84.4008) Fire Maker Brewing (33.7815, -84.4052) 1.9 3.0
Baltimore Ravens M&T Bank Stadium (39.2779, -76.6228) Checkerspot Brewing (39.2825, -76.6214) 0.35 0.56
Buffalo Bills Highmark Stadium (42.7740, -78.7870) Rusty Nickel Brewing (42.7964, -78.7543) 2.2 3.6
Chicago Bears Soldier Field (41.8623, -87.6167) Motor Row Brewing (41.8537, -87.6244) 0.75 1.2
Cleveland Browns Cleveland Browns Stadium (41.5061, -81.6996) Masthead Brewing (41.5021, -81.6767) 1.2 1.9
Dallas Cowboys AT&T Stadium (32.7473, -97.0945) Legal Draft Beer Co. (32.7385, -97.1080) 1.0 1.6
Denver Broncos Empower Field at Mile High (39.7439, -105.0201) Raíces Brewing (39.7436, -105.0135) 0.36 0.58
Detroit Lions Ford Field (42.3400, -83.0456) Eastern Market Brewing (42.3481, -83.0447) 0.56 0.90
Green Bay Packers Lambeau Field (44.5013, -88.0622) Hinterland Brewery (44.5009, -88.0651) 0.16 0.26
Houston Texans NRG Stadium (29.6847, -95.4107) True Anomaly Brewing (29.7374, -95.3621) 4.3 6.9
Indianapolis Colts Lucas Oil Stadium (39.7601, -86.1639) Sun King Brewing (39.7641, -86.1483) 0.92 1.48
Jacksonville Jaguars EverBank Stadium (30.3240, -81.6372) Intuition Ale Works (30.3253, -81.6450) 0.46 0.74
Kansas City Chiefs Arrowhead Stadium (39.0489, -94.4839) Vine Street Brewing (39.0878, -94.5695) 5.5 8.9
Las Vegas Raiders Allegiant Stadium (36.0908, -115.1830) Able Baker Brewing (36.1602, -115.1526) 5.0 8.0
Los Angeles Chargers/Rams SoFi Stadium (33.9535, -118.3392) Three Weavers Brewing (33.9336, -118.3581) 1.9 3.0
Miami Dolphins Hard Rock Stadium (25.9580, -80.2389) Legacy Caribbean Brewing (25.9541, -80.2361) 0.29 0.47
Minnesota Vikings U.S. Bank Stadium (44.9736, -93.2577) Day Block Brewing (44.9735, -93.2542) 0.20 0.32
New England Patriots Gillette Stadium (42.0909, -71.2643) Wormtown Brewery – Patriot Place (42.0924, -71.2661) 0.14 0.22
New Orleans Saints Caesars Superdome (29.9509, -90.0812) Crescent City Brewhouse (29.9557, -90.0656) 0.96 1.55
New York Giants/Jets MetLife Stadium (40.8136, -74.0744) Hoboken Brewing (taproom) (40.7449, -74.0281) 4.8 7.7
Philadelphia Eagles Lincoln Financial Field (39.9008, -75.1675) Brewery ARS (39.9221, -75.1725) 1.5 2.4
Pittsburgh Steelers Acrisure Stadium (40.4467, -80.0158) Southern Tier Brewing – Pittsburgh (40.4455, -80.0093) 0.34 0.55
San Francisco 49ers Levi’s Stadium (37.4030, -121.9700) Golden State Brewery (37.3940, -121.9617) 0.7 1.1
Seattle Seahawks Lumen Field (47.5952, -122.3316) Pyramid Alehouse (closed, but near) / Ghostfish Brewing (47.5756, -122.3363) 1.4 2.3
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Raymond James Stadium (27.9759, -82.5033) Cigar City Brewing (27.9750, -82.5056) 0.18 0.29
Tennessee Titans Nissan Stadium (36.1665, -86.7713) East Nashville Beer Works (36.1831, -86.7554) 1.3 2.1
Washington Commanders Commanders Field (38.9078, -76.8645) Streetcar 82 Brewing (38.9447, -76.9569) 5.5 8.9

 

Closest Breweries to NFL Stadiums

(Here’s the full table of all 32 NFL teams, their stadiums, the nearest brewery, and the precise distance between them. This chart is the distance in so much as driving and / or walking would be concerned.)

Team Stadium Nearest Brewery Distance (mi) Distance (km)
Arizona Cardinals State Farm Stadium State 48 Brewery 0.62 1.00
Atlanta Falcons Mercedes-Benz Stadium Wild Leap Atlanta 0.41 0.66
Baltimore Ravens M&T Bank Stadium Pickett Brewing Company 0.86 1.38
Buffalo Bills Highmark Stadium Buffalo Brewing Company 8.00 12.90
Carolina Panthers Bank of America Stadium Wooden Robot Brewery 0.71 1.14
Chicago Bears Soldier Field Adams Street Brewery 1.20 1.93
Cincinnati Bengals Paycor Stadium Moerlein Lager House 0.40 0.64
Cleveland Browns Cleveland Browns Stadium Collision Bend Brewing Co. 0.73 1.18
Dallas Cowboys AT&T Stadium Legal Draft Beer Co. 1.60 2.57
Denver Broncos Empower Field at Mile High Raíces Brewing Co. 0.60 0.97
Detroit Lions Ford Field Eastern Market Brewing Co. 0.72 1.16
Green Bay Packers Lambeau Field Titletown Brewing Co. 0.35 0.56
Houston Texans NRG Stadium True Anomaly Brewing Co. 6.10 9.82
Indianapolis Colts Lucas Oil Stadium Sun King Brewery 0.50 0.80
Jacksonville Jaguars EverBank Stadium Ruby Beach Brewing 0.95 1.53
Kansas City Chiefs Arrowhead Stadium East Forty Brewing 6.30 10.14
Las Vegas Raiders Allegiant Stadium Able Baker Brewing 1.30 2.09
Los Angeles Chargers SoFi Stadium Three Weavers Brewing Co. 2.10 3.38
Los Angeles Rams SoFi Stadium Three Weavers Brewing Co. 2.10 3.38
Miami Dolphins Hard Rock Stadium Legacy Caribbean Craft Brewery 5.20 8.37
Minnesota Vikings U.S. Bank Stadium Day Block Brewing Co. 0.35 0.56
New England Patriots Gillette Stadium Bog Iron Brewing 7.60 12.23
New Orleans Saints Caesars Superdome Urban South Brewery 1.10 1.77
New York Giants MetLife Stadium Hackensack Brewing 3.10 4.99
New York Jets MetLife Stadium Hackensack Brewing 3.10 4.99
Philadelphia Eagles Lincoln Financial Field Victory Brewing Philadelphia 0.75 1.21
Pittsburgh Steelers Acrisure Stadium Southern Tier Brewing Pittsburgh 0.28 0.45
San Francisco 49ers Levi’s Stadium Strike Brewing Co. 3.40 5.47
Seattle Seahawks Lumen Field Pyramid Alehouse (reopening 2025) 0.10 0.16
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Raymond James Stadium Cigar City Brewing 2.30 3.70
Tennessee Titans Nissan Stadium Smith & Lentz Brewing 0.80 1.29
Washington Commanders Commanders Field (FedEx) Denizens Brewing Co. 6.50 10.46

Observations

  • Shortest Walk for a Pint: Seattle Seahawks fans win this one — Pyramid Alehouse is basically across the street from Lumen Field (0.1 miles).

  • Cincinnati Close Second: Bengals fans at Paycor Stadium can stroll over to Moerlein Lager House in under half a mile.

  • Longest Trek: Buffalo Bills fans have to head ~8 miles to Buffalo Brewing Company. But let’s be real, Bills Mafia is tailgating in the lots anyway.

  • Brewery Culture Hotspots: Cities like Denver, Seattle, Charlotte, Philly, and Minneapolis have multiple breweries within walking distance of the stadium.


Beer and Football – A Perfect Pair


 

Key Takeaways

  • Closest Pair: Patriots fans win with Wormtown Brewery’s Patriot Place taproom, only 0.14 miles away from Gillette Stadium.
  • Big Beer Desert: Arrowhead Stadium and Commanders Field are both over 5 miles from the nearest brewery.
  • Beer Hotbeds: Green Bay, Detroit, Philly, and Minneapolis have breweries practically across the street.

Why This Matters for Beer and Football Fans

  • Travel Planning: Away game? Know where to pregame with fresh craft beer.
  • Local Flavor: Each stadium has its own beer scene—some are surrounded by breweries, others are beer deserts.
  • Beer Tourism: Football season is the perfect excuse to visit a new brewery.

Conclusion

Football and beer go hand in hand, and no matter which stadium you’re at, there’s a brewery nearby worth checking out. Some fan bases have it better than others—Packers fans can walk across the street, while Commanders fans may have to Uber—but either way, beer and football continue to be a match made in heaven.

So next time you’re headed to a game, remember this list, support your local brewery, and raise a glass to touchdowns and good beer.

No matter which team you root for, there’s a craft brewery nearby waiting to serve you on game day. The rise of local beer near stadiums shows how intertwined football culture and the craft beer scene have become. Next time you head out to a game, consider supporting a local brewery before kickoff.


What’s your favorite stadium beer experience? Drop a comment below or let us know which brewery you always hit before a game.

 

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

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

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NFL Stadium Beer Prices for the 2025 Season – From $6.80 to $16.49 (and Higher) https://thebeerthrillers.com/2025/08/15/nfl-stadium-beer-prices-for-the-2025-season-from-6-80-to-16-49-and-higher/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nfl-stadium-beer-prices-for-the-2025-season-from-6-80-to-16-49-and-higher Fri, 15 Aug 2025 21:29:45 +0000 https://thebeerthrillers.com/?p=16575 NFL Stadium Beer Prices for the 2025 Season – From $6.80 to $16.49 (and Higher)

There’s nothing quite like the marriage of two of America’s greatest obsessions: football and beer. Whether you’re tailgating in the parking lot hours before kickoff, grabbing a cold one while cheering from the stands, or yelling at your TV from the comfort of your couch — beer is part of the NFL experience.

But if you’re heading to a game this season, you might want to check your wallet before you order that pint. Because depending on where you are, you could be paying as little as $6.80 or as much as $16.49 for a single 16-ounce beer. And if you’re unlucky enough to be in Philly, you might even see $18.50 staring back at you from the concession stand menu.

(See our article about prices at the MLB Ballparks – The Average Cost of Beer Per Ballpark (2025) .)

So let’s dive into the full stadium-by-stadium beer price breakdown for the 2025 NFL season.

Recent NFL Stadiums that hosted the Super Bowl

Average Beer Price Across the NFL – 2025 Season

The league-wide average price for a 16-ounce beer in NFL stadiums sits right around $9.76, based on the most recent available data from the 2024–2025 season. This figure reflects standard draft pricing — not the inflated “premium” options you might encounter in certain stadiums.


NFL Stadium Beer Prices – 2025 Chart

Rank Team Stadium Price (16 oz)
1 Washington Commanders FedEx Field $16.49
2 Las Vegas Raiders Allegiant Stadium $14.99
3 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Raymond James Stadium $14.25
4 San Francisco 49ers Levi’s Stadium $14.00
4 Los Angeles Chargers SoFi Stadium $14.00
4 Los Angeles Rams SoFi Stadium $14.00
7 New York Giants MetLife Stadium $13.00
7 New York Jets MetLife Stadium $13.00
9 Houston Texans NRG Stadium $12.79
10 Miami Dolphins Hard Rock Stadium $12.00
11 New Orleans Saints Caesars Superdome $11.75
12 Chicago Bears Soldier Field $11.25
13 Philadelphia Eagles Lincoln Financial Field $11.24
14 Baltimore Ravens M&T Bank Stadium $10.99
15 Tennessee Titans Nissan Stadium $10.73
16 Green Bay Packers Lambeau Field $10.50
17 Carolina Panthers Bank of America Stadium $10.49
18 Jacksonville Jaguars TIAA Bank Field $10.24
19 Pittsburgh Steelers Acrisure Stadium $9.99
20 Dallas Cowboys AT&T Stadium $9.71
20 Seattle Seahawks Lumen Field $9.71
22 Buffalo Bills Highmark Stadium $9.40
23 Kansas City Chiefs Arrowhead Stadium $9.20
24 New England Patriots Gillette Stadium $8.58
25 Atlanta Falcons Mercedes-Benz Stadium $8.50
26 Arizona Cardinals State Farm Stadium $8.31
27 Denver Broncos Empower Field at Mile High $8.29
28 Indianapolis Colts Lucas Oil Stadium $8.18
29 Minnesota Vikings U.S. Bank Stadium $8.05
30 Detroit Lions Ford Field $7.20
31 Cleveland Browns Cleveland Browns Stadium $7.15
32 Cincinnati Bengals Paycor Stadium $6.80


Beer Price Leaders and Losers

  • Most Expensive: Washington Commanders — $16.49 for a 16 oz pour. That’s nearly the price of a six-pack at your local craft beer shop.

  • Most Affordable: Cincinnati Bengals — $6.80, proving that the Queen City still knows how to take care of its fans.

  • Biggest “What the Hell?” Moment: Philadelphia Eagles — $11.24 standard… but an $18.50 Miller Lite made headlines this preseason.


Why the Huge Price Differences?

A lot of factors go into these prices:

  • Market size and cost of living (New York, LA, DC tend to be pricier)

  • Team ownership philosophy (some owners see concessions as profit goldmines, others try to keep them affordable)

  • Stadium contracts with vendors and distributors

  • Fan demand and willingness to pay

And of course, once you’re in the stadium, they’ve got you. No outside beverages allowed, and unless you’re nursing a $6.50 bottle of water, you’re paying the going rate for beer.


A Craft Beer Fan’s Perspective

Here at The Beer Thrillers, we’re all about quality, variety, and flavor. So when I see someone dropping $16 on a watery macro lager, my beer-loving heart hurts. That same $16 could get you a hazy IPA from a local brewery, a barrel-aged stout, or three pours at your favorite taproom.

That said… when you’re in the middle of a roaring stadium, your team is in the red zone, and the crowd is electric — maybe, just maybe — the beer tastes a little better (even if your wallet feels lighter).


Final Take

Beer prices in NFL stadiums are going nowhere but up. If you’re a die-hard fan, budget accordingly. If you’re a craft beer drinker, maybe save your serious sipping for the pregame tailgate or post-game brewery stop.

Either way, beer and football aren’t breaking up anytime soon.


Sources:

  • VinePair – NFL Stadium Beer Prices 2024

  • AmericanCraftBeer.com – Beer Prices at Every NFL Stadium

  • The Sun – Eagles Fans React to $18.50 Beer


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

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.

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Craft Beer and Election Day: Sipping Democracy in 2024 https://thebeerthrillers.com/2024/11/05/craft-beer-and-election-day-sipping-democracy-in-2024/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=craft-beer-and-election-day-sipping-democracy-in-2024 Tue, 05 Nov 2024 16:00:13 +0000 https://thebeerthrillers.com/?p=15666 Craft Beer and Election Day: Sipping Democracy in 2024

Liberty Ale by Anchor Steam Brewing – a truly patriotic brew.

As the 2024 U.S. presidential election approaches, craft breweries across the nation are once again tapping into the political spirit with creative, election-themed brews. These special releases not only celebrate our democratic process but also provide beer enthusiasts with unique flavors to savor while awaiting election results. Let’s explore some of the most interesting election-inspired craft beers you can enjoy this November.

Pliny for President: A Hoppy Contender

Russian River Brewing Company, known for its iconic Pliny the Elder, has been “running” Pliny for President every election year since 2004. For the 2024 election cycle, they’ve developed a new recipe that’s sure to win over hop lovers:

  • Style: Triple Dry-Hopped IPA
  • ABV: 7%
  • Flavor Profile: Strong notes of stone fruit, tropical flavors, citrus, pine, and resin
  • Availability: Multiple batches throughout 2024, starting December 12, 2023

This special brew showcases Russian River’s commitment to both quality craft beer and engaging with the political process in a lighthearted way.

(See our beer review on Pliny the Elder.)

Bipartisan Brews: Uniting Beer Lovers Across Party Lines

Beer and Patriotism

Several breweries have created beers that playfully reference both major political parties, allowing drinkers to enjoy a cold one regardless of their political leanings:

The U.N.I.T.Y. by 1310 Kitchen & Bar (Washington, D.C.)

This election special, named after Queen Latifah’s song, aims to bring people together over a shared love of craft beer.

Purple Patch’s Sherry Week Specials

Coinciding with Election Day, this Filipino restaurant in Washington, D.C. offers $8 or $10 pours of specialty sherries, providing a sophisticated alternative to beer while watching election coverage.

Politically Charged Pints

Some breweries use their beers to make more direct political statements or engage voters:

The 270 Challenge at Royal Sands (Washington, D.C.)

This clever promotion ties into the electoral college:

  • Offering Blue, Red, and Purple themed drinks
  • If 270 drinks are sold by the end of the night (representing the electoral votes needed to win the presidency), the entire bar receives a round of shots
  • Starts at 5 p.m. on Election Day

Responsible Drinking on Election Day

While these election-themed beers add a fun element to the political process, it’s crucial to remember the importance of responsible consumption, especially on Election Day. Many bars and restaurants are offering special promotions to encourage civic participation:

  • Dirty Water (Washington, D.C.): 10% off for showing your “I Voted” sticker
  • Midlands Beer Garden (Washington, D.C.): $5 beers all night while showing election results on all TVs
  • Whitlow’s (Washington, D.C.): $5 Bud Light drafts and $8 Front Porch Rocker Teas

Craft Beer’s Role in Political Engagement

The trend of election-themed craft beers highlights how the brewing industry can play a unique role in political engagement. By creating these special releases, breweries:

  1. Encourage political awareness and participation
  2. Provide a common ground for people with different political views
  3. Add a touch of levity to what can be a tense political climate

Voting Themed Beers

Second Sin Brewing’s “I Voted for Kang” and “I Voted for Kodos”

Second Sin Brewing released two beers – “I Voted for Kang” and “I Voted for Kodos”.

I Voted Today by Tired Hands

Brews and Ballots: How Beer is Shaping the 2024 Election

As the 2024 election approaches, craft breweries are tapping into the political zeitgeist with creative, election-themed beers. This trend has been fueled by recent high-profile moments connecting politicians and beer culture.

Vice President Kamala Harris made waves during her appearance on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” by cracking open a can of Miller High Life. This strategic choice not only connected her with everyday Americans but also highlighted Wisconsin’s brewing heritage, a key swing state in the upcoming election, Harris’s beer moment has inspired local breweries to consider creating their own “High Life” themed brews for Election Day parties.

Meanwhile, Ohio Senate candidate JD Vance went viral with a campaign video featuring him holding a six-pack of Old Style beer. His catchy tagline, “Make Six Packs Great Again,” tapped into the cultural significance of beer in American social life. This clever marketing could inspire breweries to create limited-edition beers that play off political themes during election seasons.

The concept of “beer polls” has also gained traction, where voters express their candidate preference based on who they’d rather share a drink with. Recent polls suggest more voters would prefer to have a beer with Kamala Harris over Donald Trump, showcasing how beer can be intertwined with political likability.

Savvy breweries are capitalizing on this trend by creating special labels or events themed around these findings. As Election Day approaches, craft beer enthusiasts can expect to see more politically-inspired brews hitting the taps. Whether you’re toasting to democracy or drowning your political sorrows, there’s sure to be a craft beer that speaks to your political palate. Just remember to drink responsibly, especially before heading to the polls!

Conclusion: Toasting to Democracy

Whether you’re celebrating a win, commiserating a loss, or simply participating in the democratic process, there’s likely an election-themed craft beer to suit your taste. As you enjoy these creative brews, remember that the true spirit of Election Day lies in exercising your right to vote and participating in our democracy. So raise a glass to the American political process, savor the craftsmanship of these election-inspired beers, and most importantly, make your voice heard at the ballot box. Cheers to democracy and great craft beer!

You can find lots of fun Instagram posts of people decking themselves out in gear and regalia for the voting and for the drinking, like Stouts and Stilletos Instagram post. Obviously also; there’s just a ton of vitriol and political annoyances on Instagram as well (albeit far less than on Facebook or Twitter) so be weary. Also, as always, beer and Instagram tends to lean towards a lot of “posting for the algorithm” of women in revealing outfits, so be forewarned about that as well.

As you gather with friends and family to discuss the issues that matter most to you, let these craft beers serve as conversation starters. Each sip can spark discussions about policies, candidates, and the future of our nation. Supporting local breweries not only enhances your voting experience but also strengthens community ties. Many breweries are hosting events that encourage civic engagement, offering discounts for those who show their “I Voted” stickers or organizing watch parties for election coverage. This Election Day, take a moment to reflect on the power of your vote and the role that craft beer plays in fostering community spirit. The act of voting is a celebration of freedom and choice, much like selecting your favorite brew from a diverse tap list. So whether you’re sipping an IPA with friends or enjoying a stout while watching the results roll in, remember that each beer has its own story—just like each voter has their own voice. Let’s raise our glasses not just to the beers we love but to the democracy we cherish. Cheers! Cheers to democracy and great craft beer!

(PS: We voted today. Was number 200 at 8:30 AM at our small town voting district. You can check out our Instagram to see our ‘I Voted’ Post.) (Instagram: The_Beer_Thrillers)

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Cheers.

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

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 love to hear from you guys, so be sure to leave a comment and let us know what you think!

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

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

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

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

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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The Battle of the Breweries (2024): Preliminary Qualifiers https://thebeerthrillers.com/2024/02/26/the-battle-of-the-breweries-2024-preliminary-qualifiers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-battle-of-the-breweries-2024-preliminary-qualifiers Mon, 26 Feb 2024 13:58:56 +0000 https://thebeerthrillers.com/?p=14463

The Preliminary Qualifiers

The Battle of the Breweries – 2024

Lets get this thing started! Its time to RUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUMMMMMMMMMMMMBLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

The 2024 Battle of the Breweries is officially kicking off —– NOW — with the preliminary qualifiers. Each of the four conferences: Bravo, Crystal, Fuggle, and Galaxy, are hosting a single fatal four-way “win and you’re in” match. These are sixteen breweries that we have not been to yet, and will be traveling to and visiting in 2024 (or at the latest – early 2025). The winner of each of the four fatal four-ways will be added as the 32nd seed to their respective conference. (ie. winner of the Bravo fatal four way will become the 32nd seed in the Bravo conference, etc.)

The Battle of the Breweries (2024) is set up with four conferences of 32 (counting the “win and you’re in” brewery) for a total of 128 breweries in the main tournament (140 participating breweries in total). They will compete in single elimination rounds (Best of 32, Best of 16, Best of 8, Final Four, Finals) for each conference, before each conference will send their winner to the “Finals Fatal Four-Way” to determine the winner of this year’s Battle of the Breweries.

Breweries will be competing from Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina, Arizona, West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, and the District of Columbia.

You can see our previous topics about the tournament for this year here:

We encourage you to go onto social media and share this post, as well as to follow our Facebook, Instagram, and other pages to stay up to date on the tournament. You can vote once per day for each conference’s blocks (once we’re in the main tournament, each conference will have their own distinct article). So to better your favorite (or your own personal) brewery’s chances of winning – we highly recommend sharing and letting all of your friends and family (and even your enemies) know to vote for you.

You can follow along with us on Facebook and Instagram.

The Rules

There’s gotta be some kind of rules to this madness right? This madness of March (and well, this year the end of February as well… and yes… also a bit of April as the tournament goes into that month as well). So… what are the rules involved?

To pull straight from the initial March Madness / Battle of the Breweries post:

So how’s this going to work? Who all is invited? What all breweries are going to be in it? How many breweries? How’s voting going to work? Who decides whose in and whose out? Whats the seeding? Why is Rick such a jerk to Morty? Why is Jurassic Bark the saddest episode of Futurama ever?  Why is the sky blue?

Ok…. enough with the questions!

March Madness (2021) – The Battle of the Breweries (2021)

Breweries are selected from breweries that have been visited by The Beer Thrillers staff.

Voting Rules

Each day you will be able to come to the site to make your votes in the polls. It will be set-up by IPS, so it limits you to voting just once per day per vote. You can vote as many times as you want per round, but only once per day.

Rounds will be one week (ending on Sunday nights at 11:59:59 PM EST) and the new week of voting starting up the next day (Monday) when I get the articles posted (usually around 8:30 – 9:30 AM EST).

Voting will typically be a week long, but the scheduling might be a bit in-flux, stay tuned to the follow up Preliminary Qualifiers post, which will spell out the scheduling a bit better. I prefer to have the rounds last Monday – Sunday for ease. The preliminary qualifiers will end on Thursday (February 29th), and  the tournament will start on a Friday (March 1st). So most likely the opening round will just have a few extra days of voting.

Schedule of Rounds

  • Preliminary Qualifiers: February 26th – February 29th
  • Round of 32: March 1st – March 10th
  • Round of 16: March 11th – March 17th
  • Round of 8: March 18th – March 24th
  • Round of 4: March 25th – March 31st
  • Conference Finals: April 1st – 7th
  • Finals Fatal Four-Way: April 8th – April 14th

VOTE HERE

Lets do this! Enough with the fine print, and the rules, and the boring stuff. Lets get to voting! Here you go, here’s where you get to vote for the Preliminary Qualifiers. The fatal four-way “Win And You’re In” match-ups. There are four fatal four-ways, one for each conference. You may only pick one brewery from each fatal four-way.

Good luck to your favorite breweries in the tournament! Share and tell your friends to help your favorite breweries get more votes!

Participating Breweries

This is the list of all 140 breweries that will be participating in the Battle of the Breweries (2024). This list is in no particular order, and is not set for their conferences. We will be rolling D4’s (four sided dice) to determine which of the conferences the breweries will be placed in. Once they are placed in their conferences, they are seeded by overall Untappd rating.

First up Is the Preliminary Breweries

These sixteen breweries will be paired up in groups of four to face off in fatal fourways to determine the final (32nd) seed in each conference. These breweries include:

Bravo Conference:

  1. Pilger Ruh Brewing
  2. Vortex Brewing
  3. Sunset Hill Brewing Company
  4. Brew Gentlemen

Crystal Conference:

  1. Second Sin Brewing
  2. BierHall Brewery
  3. BruDaddy’s Brewing Company
  4. Retriever Brewing

Fuggle Conference:

  1. Gift Horse Brewing Company
  2. Rising River Brewing Company
  3. RAK Brewing
  4. Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company

Galaxy Conference:

  1. Great Barn Brewing
  2. Wallenpaupack Brewing
  3. Stone Silo Brewing Company
  4. Lost Tavern Brewing

The Main Tournament Competitors

(Update – Check back later tomorrow when we have the dice rolled to determine which breweries are in which conferences. The seeding will be determined via Untappd ratings.)

The main tournament will have 31 breweries in each conference, plus the brewery that wins the preliminary round for their conference. This list is not in order of seeding or in which conference they will participate in.

  1. Boneshire Brew Works
  2. YAH Brew
  3. Other Half Brewing Company
  4. Adroit Theory
  5. Funk Brewing
  6. Mad Chef Brewing
  7. LoveDraft’s Brewing Company
  8. Collusion Tap Works
  9. Snitz Creek Brewing Company
  10. Voodoo Brewing Company
  11. Lost Rhino Brewing
  12. Big Truck Farm Brewing
  13. Jackass Brewery
  14. Brewery Fire
  15. Juniata Brewing Company
  16. Wolf Brewing
  17. Pizza Boy Brewing Company
  18. Appalachian Brewing Company
  19. Old Ox Brewery
  20. Dewey Beer
  21. Levante Brewing
  22. Strange Roots Brewing Company
  23. Cape May Brewing
  24. Southern Tier Brewing Company
  25. Human Robot Beer
  26. Antifragile Brewing
  27. Warwick Farm Brewing
  28. New Trail Brewing Company
  29. Fourscore Beer Company
  30. AleCraft Brewery
  31. Robin Hood Brewing
  32. Sworn Brewing Company
  33. Fat Bat Brewing Company
  34. RAR Brewing
  35. Black Forest Brewing
  36. Desperate Times Brewery
  37. Troegs Independent Brewing
  38. ZeroDay Brewing
  39. Von C Brewing Company
  40. Hitchhiker Brewing Company
  41. Yellow Bridge Brewing
  42. Victory Brewing Company
  43. Bullfrog Brewery
  44. Bunnyman Brewing
  45. Elder Pine Brewing and Blending
  46. Shy Bear Brewing
  47. Allusion Brewing Company
  48. Mellow Mink Brewing
  49. South County Brewing Company
  50. Black Flag Brewing Company
  51. Chubby Squirrel Brewing Company
  52. Ever Grain Brewing Company
  53. Cushwa Brewing
  54. Pineknotter Brewing
  55. Forbes Trail Brewing
  56. Burley Oak Brewery
  57. Dogfish Head Craft Brewery
  58. Sly Fox Brewing Company
  59. Harpers Ferry Brewing Company
  60. Valhalla Brewing
  61. Rusty Rail Brewing Company
  62. White Elephant Brewing Company
  63. Tombstone Brewing Company
  64. Hackensack Brewing Company
  65. Acclamation Brewing
  66. Dancing Gnome Brewing
  67. Vanish Farmwoods Brewing
  68. Bright Path Brewing
  69. Capitol City Brewing
  70. Bolero Snort Brewing Company
  71. Breaker Brewing
  72. Sapwood Cellars
  73. Rough Edges Brewing
  74. Little Fish Brewing Company
  75. Schaylor Brewing
  76. Otto’s Brewpub
  77. Attaboy Beer
  78. Brix City Brewing Company
  79. Willow Creek Brewing Company
  80. Ten Eyck Brewing
  81. Imprint Beer
  82. Bog Turtle Brewery
  83. Loakal Branch Brewing
  84. Aslin Beer
  85. Burnish Brewing
  86. Jailbreak Brewing
  87. Susquehanna Brewing Company
  88. Jackie O’s Brewery
  89. Sun King Brewery
  90. Idiom Brewing
  91. Noble Beast Brewing
  92. Lydian Stone Brewing
  93. Liquid Hero Brewing
  94. Covered Bridge Brewhaus
  95. Free Will Brewing
  96. Gunpowder Falls Brewing
  97. Tall Tales Brewing
  98. Mustang Sally Brewing Company
  99. Hemauer Brewing
  100. Ocelot Brewing
  101. Benny Brewing
  102. Our Town Brewery
  103. Gearhouse Brewing
  104. Urban Artifact
  105. Land-Grant Brewing Company
  106. Levity Brewing
  107. Pour Man’s Brewing
  108. Logyard Brewing
  109. Abjuration Brewing
  110. Bespoke Brewing
  111. Canton Brewing Company
  112. Punch Buggy Brewing
  113. Crooked Run Fermentation
  114. Axemann Brewery
  115. Gusto Brewing
  116. Tired Hands Fermentaria
  117. Hell in a Bucket Brewing
  118. Morgantown Brewing Company
  119. Braxton Brewing Company
  120. Wolf’s Ridge Brewing
  121. Ministry of Brewing
  122. Stumbling Monkey Brewing
  123. Liquid Noise Brewing Company
  124. Abolitionist Ale Works

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 love to hear from you guys, so be sure to leave a comment and let us know what you think!

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

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

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

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

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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The Bruery Releasing Werewolves of Ecuador https://thebeerthrillers.com/2024/01/21/the-bruery-releasing-werewolves-of-ecuador/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-bruery-releasing-werewolves-of-ecuador Sun, 21 Jan 2024 16:32:22 +0000 https://thebeerthrillers.com/?p=13635

Werewolves of Ecuador by The Bruery (photo courtesy of Untappd)

Werewolves of Ecuador

No, its not the Werewolves of London…. but instead its the Werewolves of Ecuador! The Bruery is releasing “Werewolves of Ecuador”, a bourbon barrel aged Imperial Stout. It will be clocking in at 14.7% ABV and will be in their 12.7 oz bottles, this Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout will have vanilla beans, vanilla powder, and full vanilla flavor.

The beer has been aged in Buffalo Trace bourbon barrels, and will used Ecuadorian Tahitensis vanilla beans.

Look for release dates and information coming soon.

The Bruery Articles

Here is some of our other articles about The Bruery:

 

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 love to hear from you guys, so be sure to leave a comment and let us know what you think!

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

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

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

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

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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Map of New Breweries We Visited in 2023 https://thebeerthrillers.com/2024/01/01/map-of-new-breweries-we-visited-in-2023/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=map-of-new-breweries-we-visited-in-2023 Mon, 01 Jan 2024 21:55:41 +0000 https://thebeerthrillers.com/?p=15362 Map of New Breweries We Visited in 2023

A map of all the breweries we visited in 2023 for the first time.

 

This is a map of all the “new to us” breweries we visited in 2023. And by this I mean the physical locations. (So some of these will be breweries I’ve been to before, but a new location of theirs, like the Spring House Tavern.)

This list is Ben’s first time visits (mostly visited with Amy, and then later Scarlet).

How to Use The Map

You can zoom in, and click on each of the beer mugs with the paw prints on them to see the breweries. This will call up their address via Google Maps, as well as any other information they have supplied to Google (phone numbers, websites, etc.). You can also save this map to your Google Maps so when you call up Google Maps these locations will be pinned onto your map as an overlay.

Maps of Breweries in the United States of America (USA)

The below is a list of maps of the states, territories, and districts of the United States. As well as a fun map of all the breweries that The Beer Thrillers have been to. I am working on getting these done geographically, starting with Maine. (When the state is underlined and in color, means the map is done and ready to be viewed.)

States

  • Alabama
  • Alaska
  • Arizona
  • Arkansas
  • California
  • Colorado
  • Connecticut
  • Delaware
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Hawaii
  • Idaho
  • Illinois
  • Indiana
  • Iowa
  • Kansas
  • Kentucky
  • Louisiana
  • Maine
  • Maryland
  • Massachusetts
  • Michigan
  • Minnesota
  • Mississippi
  • Missouri
  • Montana
  • Nebraska
  • Nevada
  • New Hampshire
  • New Jersey
  • New Mexico
  • New York
  • North Carolina
  • North Dakota
  • Ohio
  • Oklahoma
  • Oregon
  • Pennsylvania
  • Rhode Island
  • South Carolina
  • South Dakota
  • Tennessee
  • Texas
  • Utah
  • Vermont
  • Virginia
  • Washington
  • West Virginia
  • Wisconsin
  • Wyoming

Territories

  • American Samoa
  • Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
  • Federated States of Micronesia
  • Guam
  • Republic of the Marshall Islands
  • Republic of Palau
  • Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

Districts

  • Washington D.C.

Miscellaneous Maps

Fun Maps

  • Map of All the Breweries that The Beer Thrillers Have Visited (Total)
  • Map of All the Breweries that The Beer Thrillers Visited (in 2024)
  • Map of All the Breweries that The Beer Thrillers Visited (in 2023)
  • Map of All the Breweries that The Beer Thrillers Visited (in 2022)
  • Map of All the Breweries that The Beer Thrillers Visited (in 2021)
  • Map of All the Breweries that The Beer Thrillers Visited (in 2020)

Pennsylvania Breweries

Two additional resources we currently have to offer for Pennsylvania Breweries:

If we decide to add any future maps, we will update the page if necessary. If you have any map suggestions for us, please feel free to comment, contact us, or e – mail us at thebeerthrillers@gmail.com

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 love to hear from you guys, so be sure to leave a comment and let us know what you think!

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

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

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

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

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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Cushwa 7th Anniversary Beer Fest https://thebeerthrillers.com/2023/12/26/cushwa-7th-anniversary-beer-fest/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cushwa-7th-anniversary-beer-fest Tue, 26 Dec 2023 16:23:52 +0000 https://thebeerthrillers.com/?p=13242 Cushwa’s Beer Fest is Back

After a one year hiatus – the Cushwa Brewing Company Anniversary Beer Fest is back. Two years ago in 2022 they had their 5th Anniversary Beer Fest; and now in January 2024 – its back with their 7th Anniversary Celebration.

You can view the event page here: Cushwa 7th Anny Beer Fest.

The event page description reads:

🎰 Ready to join us in celebrating our 7th Anniversary? 🎰

Believe it or not, we’re turning lucky number 7️⃣, and we can’t wait to blow out the candles with you on January 27th! We’ve invited an incredible lineup of over 50+ of our best beer buds to pour their favorites just for you. And let’s talk about the food – @radpiesmd will be serving up championship Detroits 🍕 all day, while @eatfiftyfifty’s food truck will be smashing out their signature 🍔 patties. To keep the vibe alive, @dj_bizzy 🎶 will be spinning throughout the fest, join us in Williamsport, MD for a day you won’t want to miss.

There ain’t no party like a Cushwa party, so mark your calendars now and snag your tickets before we sell out! 🥳

🎟️ Tickets for our 7th Anniversary Beer Fest are available via Linktree in our bio or directly through this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/771786372817

Cushwa 7th Anny Beer Fest

The original Facebook announcement by Cushwa shows just how much they love their brewfests:

Everyone knows you can’t have a 7th Anniversary Beer Fest 🎰🎰🎰 without amazing food and music. Rad Pies Rad Pies will be serving up championship Detroits 🍕 all day, while Fifty Fifty food truck Fifty Fifty will be smashing out their signature 🍔 patties. To keep the vibe alive, DJ Bizzy🎶 will be spinning throughout the fest.

Swipe left to witness our stellar brewery lineup that’s expanding by the day – more surprises brewing soon! Secure your 🎟️ tickets and join us

to celebrate some of the best beer from across the country on Saturday, January 27th from 12-4pm at our Williamsport taproom location! Ticket purchase includes 7th anniversary taster glass and unlimited sampling.

General Admission tickets available through the direct link below or our Linktree in the bio. Designated Drivers, join us for free—no ticket needed!

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Cushwa Brewing Company – Facebook Post

Featured Breweries

Cushwa 7th Anniversary Brewfest – List of Featured Breweries

This is one heck of a list of breweries. You have some of the absolute best of Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New York, Washington D.C., and even further – some coming from California, Tennessee, Florida, etc.

Here is the full list:

Brewery Lineup:

@450northbrewingco
@amanibrewing
@arkane_aleworks
@blackflagbrewingco
@bluejacketdc
@babbrewingco
@burleyoak
@burnishbeerco
@chsfermentory
@commonwealthbrewco
@coven.brewing
@crookedcrabbeer
@crookedrunfermentation
@dancinggnome
@deciduousbeer
@definitivebrewing
@deweybeerco
@eqbrewery
@funguysbrewing
@fidensbrewing
@foambrewers
@fourscorebeerco
@frequentembrewingco_
@heavyreelbrewingco
@heistbrewery
@highlandparkbrewery
@imprintbeerco
@interchangebrewery
@kingsbrewingco
@magnifybrewing
@monumentcitybrewing
@mortalisbrewing
@northparkbeerco
@ocelotbrewing
@oddbynaturebrewing
@oozlefinchbeers
@otherhalfnyc
@prototypebrewery
@rarbrew
@residentculture
@sandcitybrewery
@sapwoodcellars
@schillingbeerco
@seekbeerco
@sojournfermentory
@southerngristbrewing
@troegsbeer
@untoldbrewing
@vitaminseabrewing
@widowmakerbrew
@wildeastbrewing
@xulbeer

New New Additions:
@adroittheory
@antietambrewery
@orchestratedmindsbrewing

7th Anniversary Beer Fest – Event Brite Page

Fidens?! Adroit Theory? Xul Brewing? RAR Brewing? Southern Grist? Resident Culture? Burley Oak? Dewey? Crooked Crab? Other Half? Fourscore? Dancing Gnome? Black Flag?

Sign us up!

This is an absolute star studded lineup, and we can’t wait. Amy and I will be going. Looking to meet up with a lot of the Central PA Whalerz and hopefully doing a beer share afterwards as well. (Because… why not do a beer share after a mammoth four hour brewfest?)

Unlike the 5th Anniversary Event where Amy and I took the Friday off, and made a huge brewery trip out of it, this year, we’re just going to be going down Saturday morning, hitting up the brewfest, spending the night, and then hitting a few breweries on the way home Sunday. Still a lot of fun, but possibly a little bit more laid back. (Possibly.)

Tickets

Tickets… tickets… tickets here! Did you get your tickets yet? What? You didn’t? Why not! Get them right here:

More Articles on Cushwa Brewing

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More Information on Cushwa Brewing Company

The following comes from Untappd. Cushwa Brewing Company is a micro brewery from Williamsport, Maryland. They have 465 unique beers, and over 231,000 ratings, with a global average rating of 4.07 (as of 12.26.23.) Their Untappd description reads: Based in Williamsport, MD just minutes away from the historic and scenic C&O Canal used by many for cycling, running, walking and other recreational activities. Our large modern taproom offers plenty of seating and fun while you sip on beer offerings with friends. Hungry? We have partnered with Rad Pies who offer brick-oven Neapolitan style pizza and much more! Our mission is simple: Exceptional Beer. Positive Impact. Respect.

You can follow them on social media at the following pages:

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Congressional Gridlock Could Threaten Small Breweries: What Craft Beer Fans Need to Know https://thebeerthrillers.com/2023/10/20/congressional-gridlock-could-threaten-small-breweries-what-craft-beer-fans-need-to-know/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=congressional-gridlock-could-threaten-small-breweries-what-craft-beer-fans-need-to-know Sat, 21 Oct 2023 02:35:39 +0000 https://thebeerthrillers.com/?p=16395 Congressional Gridlock Could Threaten Small Breweries: What Craft Beer Fans Need to Know

The Capitol Building (in Washington, D.C.)

If you love independent craft beer, the latest turmoil in Washington might hit closer to home than you think.

While much of the media spotlight has been on Capitol Hill’s ongoing dysfunction—think leadership battles and budget showdowns—there’s a lesser-known consequence brewing behind the scenes: the impact on small and independent breweries across the U.S.

What’s Going On in Congress?

The U.S. House of Representatives has been facing serious hurdles in passing key legislation. Ongoing political infighting and short-term budget fixes have created instability in how federal funds are allocated—and how small businesses are supported. For the brewing industry, this dysfunction can disrupt everything from tax relief to supply chain stability.

Why It Matters to Brewers

At the center of it all is the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act (CBMTRA). This critical piece of legislation made permanent a set of reduced excise tax rates for small brewers—giving them room to grow, hire, and invest in their local communities.

But the fight isn’t over. Many in the craft beer world are also looking for support on issues like supply chain relief, postal reform (to allow for more flexible beer shipping), and funding for programs that help brewers access raw materials like hops and barley.

Unfortunately, legislative gridlock means these priorities could be left hanging.

What This Means for Your Favorite Local Brewery

Without consistent action from Congress, the burden of rising costs, disrupted distribution networks, and uncertain tax policy falls squarely on the shoulders of small breweries—the same folks who bring you your favorite hazy IPA, crisp lager, or seasonal stout.

If breweries can’t plan for the future or rely on stable tax policy, that could mean fewer jobs, fewer taproom expansions, and even fewer new beer releases.

What Can You Do?

The Brewers Association is urging beer lovers and brewery owners to stay informed and stay active. That might mean contacting your representatives, sharing accurate info about the challenges breweries face, or simply supporting your local taproom with a few more pints.

Because let’s face it—craft beer doesn’t just magically appear in your pint glass. Behind every pour is a team of passionate brewers, workers, and owners who depend on a fair, functional government to help keep the industry thriving.

For More Information

For more information, you can visit the Brewer’s Association article here: https://www.brewersassociation.org/federal-affairs/how-discord-in-congress-could-impact-small-and-independent-brewers/

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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.

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!

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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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2023 Great American Beer Festival (GABF) Winners: District of Columbia (DC) https://thebeerthrillers.com/2023/09/23/2023-great-american-beer-festival-gabf-winners-district-of-columbia-dc/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2023-great-american-beer-festival-gabf-winners-district-of-columbia-dc Sun, 24 Sep 2023 01:55:00 +0000 https://thebeerthrillers.com/?p=12518
The Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals at the 2023 Great American Beer Festival from Denver, Colorado.

The Great American Beer Festival

Tonight at the Great American Beer Festival in Denver Colorado they announced their yearly winners. The Great American Beer Festival (or GABF for short) started in 1982 and has been a staple event of the craft beer community, running every year (going virtual during the COVID – 19 pandemic). Making this the fortieth annual event.

For those unaware, The Great American Beer Festival, is thee annual event for craft breweries across the country. Every year, hundreds / thousands of breweries and brewers meet up in Colorado for the annual event, showcasing their goods, and hoping to bring home some of the illustrious medals. Getting a gold, silver, and even bronze at the GABF means a big deal to the brewer, and to the brewery itself.

It helps solidify yourself as a top brewery, it helps to get you recognition, and showcases the merits of the brewers involved.

Past Winners

Medalists and Winners

The District of Columbia breweries received just one medal this year at the Great American Beer Festival.

Bronze

Bronze Medal at the Great American Beer Festival

Category: Stout
Brewery: Atlas Brew Works
Beer: Silent Neighbor
City: Washington D.C.

Congratulations

Congratulations to the Maryland breweries that medaled this year.

For more information on the competition, judging, and voting, you can go straight to the Great American Beer Festival’s page on ‘competition’: Great American Beer Festival – Competition.

Great American Beer Festival Wrap – Up

For more information, you can go to the Great American Beer Festival pages here:

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 love to hear from you guys, so be sure to leave a comment and let us know what you think!

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

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

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

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

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