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White Horse Brewing LLC To Celebrate 12th Anniversary all November

B. Kline — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 16:17:30 +0000

White Horse Brewing 12 Year Anniversary

White Horse Brewing LLC To Celebrate 12th Anniversary all November

Starting November 1st, White Horse Brewing LLC will be having a month long celebration for their 12th year anniversary! Congratulations to White Horse Brewing LLC for 12 years in Berlin, PA, and for quality craft beer and being a great member of their community.

I got to visit White Horse Brewing in November of 2020. (See: The Trip to Indy – Day 7 Recap: There and Back Again – A Drunk Hobbit’s Tale (WhiteHorse Brewing LLC, Gearhouse Brewing Company, Rubber Soul Brewing)

I had a fantastic time there and the beers were great, the people and employees were wonderful, and it was very nice and relaxing, and this was all in such a fraught time (November of 2020), with COVID-19 / Coronavirus stuff still going on, with the election, with everything going on. It was nice to relax, have some beers, talk to the employees, and mellow out on my trip.

A Month Long Celebration

Look for a fun time at White Horse Brewing Company’s month long anniversary celebration! Firstly, you can find White Horse Brewery in Berlin, PA at 824 Diamond St, Berlin, PA 15530.

Here is their Facebook announcement of the event:

Celebrate 12 Years of Whitehorse!

We’re excited to announce our month-long anniversary celebration starting November 1st, 2024, marking 12 incredible years of brews, friends, and unforgettable memories!

Here’s how we’re celebrating all month long:
– Daily Prize Drawings: Every day we’re open, you’ll receive tickets for a chance to win amazing prizes like engraved stainless water bottles, exclusive merch, gift cards, 64 oz stainless growlers, and more!
– New Beer Releases & Specialty Cocktails: Every week, we’ll have a new beer and specialty cocktail for you to enjoy!
– Grand Prize Drawing: On November 30th, we’ll be drawing a Grand Prize Winner you won’t want to miss!

Come raise a glass with us and be part of the celebration that’s been 12 years in the making!

White Horse Brewing – Facebook Post

For More Information on White Horse Brewing LLC

The following comes via Untappd.

White Horse Brewing LLC is a micro brewery from Berlin, PA. They have 265 unique beers with over 24,000 ratings, and a global average rating of 3.56 (as of 10.23.24). Their Untappd description reads: “Whitehorse Brewing was born out of our love for creating natural home brews, drinking them with friends and sharing them with the world. Inspired by the beautiful “Whitehorse Mountain,” Whitehorse Brewing Company is a fully sustainable brewery, located right outside of Berlin, where we live, hunt, and play every day.”

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Troegs Brewing and Sloop Brewing Collaborate on Sloop John T

B. Kline — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 13:45:04 +0000

Sloop John T can label

Troegs Brewing and Sloop Brewing Collaborate on Sloop John T

The Sloop Brew Crew was in town to collaborate on a brand new beer with the team at Troegs Independent Brewing. Sloop Brewing Company visited the brewery in Hershey to help Troegs Independent Brewing come up with their latest collaboration. Already this year Troegs Brewing has done collaborations with:

Dewey Beer Co – Adventure was Promised
Sworn Brewing, Antifragile Brewing, and Warwick Farm Brewing – Storm the Field
Tonewood Brewing – Brothers Gotta Hug
Warwick Farm Brewing – Foraging for Clouds

Sloop John T

Sloop Brewing logo

Sloop Brewing and Troegs Independent Brewing have teamed up to create ‘Sloop John T’, a double IPA brewed with Lotus, Citra, and Columbus hops. Current estimates for the ABV are 8.4%. The beer will be in 16 oz cans and be available in the Troegs Brewery general store in singles, four packs, and cases. Four packs will be 18.99$.

The Troegs Brewing notes are: “We taste sweet citrus and tropical fruit notes”.

You can use their Brew Finder to find Troegs’ Beers near you, or come to their brewery at 200 Hersheypark Dr, Hershey, PA 17033.

(More information on Sloop John T can be found here: Sloop John T.)

More Information on Sloop Brewing

The following comes via Untappd.

Sloop Brewing Company is a regional brewery from Hopewell Junction, NY United States. They have 216 unique beers and over 610,000 ratings with a global average rating of 3.94 (as of 8.22.24). Their Untappd description reads: “GROUNDED ROOTS. OPEN WATERS. Sloop Brewing Co. has been rooted in the craft and tradition of brewing since its inception in 2011. Justin Taylor, co-founder and second-generation familial brewer, has been honing his craft since learning to brew with his father at a young age. When Justin met Adam in college, they quickly bonded over their love of good beer and an emergent craft scene. As Justin and Adam’s passion grew, they started brewing together in Justin’s garage in Poughkeepsie, NY. For the next three years, Justin and Adam continued to work their day jobs while spending many late nights, early mornings, and entire weekends brewing, growing sales at farmers markets and local retail establishments, and fostering community loyalty and relationships. Fast-forward a decade, and Sloop has evolved from a passion shared between two friends into one of the fastest-growing regional craft breweries. Sloop Brewing Co. is named after the historic vessels that once cruised the Hudson River and is a proud contributor to the craft beer movement in upstate New York. Hudson Valley // New York Sloop beer is currently available in AL, CT, DC, FL, MA, MD, NC, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, SC, TN, & VA. Can’t find us near you? Tell your local bottle shop and craft beer bars to get it in.”

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For More Information on Troegs Independent Craft Brewing

According to Untappd, Troegs Independent Craft Brewing is a regional brewery with 164 unique beers listed (despite their being over 500 Scratches). (A lot of vintage and variants get consolidated into single unique listings as well.) They have 2.4 Million ratings and a global average rating of 3.79 (as of 8.17.24). Their Untappd bio reads:

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

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Twelve78 Brewing Company To Open Its Doors on May 17th In Phoenixville

B. Kline — Sun, 28 Apr 2024 06:04:19 +0000

Twelve78 Brewing Company To Open May 17th In Phoenixville

Twelve78 Brewing Company Logo (photo courtesy of Twelve78 Brewing Company)

Twelve78 Brewing Company To Open Its Doors on May 17th In Phoenixville

Phoenixville is set to expand its brewing scene with the opening of Twelve78 Brewing Company located at 35 Bridge Street. This new establishment is owned by Steve and Kara Rogacki, who are residents of Phoenixville and are preparing to open their doors on May 17th, 2024.

Twelve78 Brewing Company has already made waves in the local beer community, earning high praise at the inaugural Pennsylvania Homebrew Invitational. The brewery started its journey about three years ago, achieving notable success at various beer festivals. The operation is spearheaded by Steve and his wife, Kara, who have been married for nearly 24 years and are parents to two sons, Jake and Aidan. Both sons have played a role in the establishment of the brewery and taproom.

The brewery plans to merge traditional beer styles with innovative brewing techniques, producing Thiolized Lagers, Pale Ales, and IPAs. Particularly popular is their Sour Smoothie Ale line, which features sour ales mixed with a variety of fruit purees, ice cream, marshmallows, and more. Twelve78’s operations are based around a 3-vessel 3.5 BBL brewhouse complemented by both 3.5 and 7BBL fermenters.

Visitors will be able to enjoy these creations from 16 taps located in a 5,000-square-foot space that includes three large roll-up doors, aiming to bring the outdoors inside regardless of the weather. While there won’t be an in-house kitchen, a permanent food truck will be stationed on the premises. Additionally, Twelve78 will offer an assortment of 4-packs for takeaway, including mixed options. Planned events include Bingo nights on Tuesdays and Trivia on Thursdays.

Steve’s brewing passion began almost three decades ago in college, where his advanced Chemistry class included a segment on brewing for students over 21. He brewed his first batch in the early 90s and, despite medical restrictions that prevent him from drinking, continued to find satisfaction in the enjoyment his brews brought to others. For Steve, brewing is both a passion and an art form.

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Aldus Brewing’s Dolphin and Anchor Pub in Downtown Hanover Set for Grand Opening

B. Kline — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 14:49:43 +0000

Aldus Brewing’s Dolphin and Anchor Pub in Downtown Hanover Set for Grand Opening on Friday – February 2nd, 2024

As first reported a couple months back (Aldus Brewing to Open a Taproom in Downtown Hanover) Aldus Brewng is getting a second location – a taproom in Downtown Hanover, at the Dolphin & Anchor Pub.

They just announced (just under an hour ago) that they have an official grand opening date set for their downtown Hanover tap room.

(Drum roll please) ….and that date is set for: Friday – February 2nd, 2024. Groundhog’s Day. So perhaps that means we’ll relive over and over and over and over the grand opening of their tap room!

You can read their announcement here:

We know that we’ve been teasing you over the last few months regarding the opening of our new brewpub location. But as of today, we officially have a scheduled grand opening date!

Aldus Brewing’s Dolphin & Anchor Pub will officially open on 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝐧𝐝, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒!

Mark your calendars and join us as we write in the newest chapter of the Aldus story!
Aldus Brewing Company is at Downtown Hanover. – Facebook Post

Aldus Brewing

Currently Aldus Brewing is located at 555 Centennial Ave, Hanover, PA 17331.

The Dolphin and Anchor Pub will be located at 13 Center Square, Hanover, PA 17331. Aldus Brewing will have their Grand Opening on Friday, February 2nd, 2024 at the Dolphin & Anchor Pub location.

For More Information on Aldus Brewing Company

The following comes via Untappd.

Aldus Brewing Company is a micro brewery from Hanover, PA. They have 325 unique beers and over 37,000 ratings with a global average rating of 3.74 (as of 1.9.24). Their Untappd description reads: About Aldus Brewery – The brewery gets its name from Aldus Manutius, a 15th Century Venetian printer, responsible for the invention of inexpensive books in small formats, bound in Vellum that read like the modern paperback. Aldus brought quality literature to the masses, reaching an entirely new demographic who wouldn’t have read before. Aldus Brewing Co. aims to do the same in the ale-arena with an easy drinking, quality craft brew. All beers are crafted with the American palate in mind. We are here to take the fear out of craft beer!

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A New Owner Takes Over Olde Bedford Brewing Company

B. Kline — Mon, 01 Jan 2024 17:30:00 +0000

Joe Black Takes Over Olde Bedford Brewing Company

Olde Bedford Brewing Company (OBBC) is now under new ownership with the start of the new year, as Dave (pictured above) and Mary Heller have passed on ownership of (OBBC) to long time Bedford resident Joseph Black.

We know Joe will do a fabulous job continuing the tradition of making great craft beer for Bedford and we look forward to the exciting things he has in store for the Brewery.
Dave Heller

Joseph Black, a long time resident of Bedford, and a partner of Olde Bedford Brewing Company started working with the Hellers as a partner in 2022. With the start of 2024, he has taken over full ownership of OBBC.

Olde Bedford Brewing Company is located at 109 Railroad Street (within Fat Jimmy’s Outfitters). They opened – by the Hellers – in spring of 2018 and was the first licensed brewery in Bedford County since the 1800s.

Over the past five years, OBBC has been the recipient of various state and local awards and recognitions. The most recognized was the presentation of the PA Farm Show PA Preferred Legacy Award in 2022.

The Heller’s also expressed their thanks to the greater Bedford community and businesses for their continued support, endorsements & collaborations.

“No greater thanks can be given to owners Jim and Percy Fungaroli of Fat Jimmys Outfitters, Don Brown of G&N Realty, Bedford County Development Association, Bedford County Chamber of Commerce of PA and Downtown Bedford, Inc., and all of our loyal customers. It is with the help of all these fine people and organizations that we were able to create a great third space for Bedford.” said Heller.
New owner takes over Olde Bedford Brewing – Bedford Gazette, December 26th, 2023

OBBC made the announcement via their social medias today, at 11:42 AM. Their announcement reads:

Joe Black has been active with Olde Bedford Brewing Company since 2020, becoming part owner in 2022. With great appreciation for the past, he looks forward to continuing to serve you in the future. He attributes the brewery’s success to an amazing team, amazing customers, and an amazing community. Thank you to everyone for the support. Happy New Year and Cheers to a great 2024!
Olde Bedford Brewing Company – Facebook Post

Olde Bedford Brewing Company

I got to visit OBBC in 2019 on a trip with my daughters, it was our last stop before heading home. We had a wonderful time, the staff was amazing, and the beers were very wonderful. You can read more about that here: The Trip: Day 3 Recap.

The following comes from Untappd. Olde Bedford Brewing Company is a micro brewery from Bedford, PA. They have 165 unique beers and over 8,400 ratings, with a global average rating of 3.76 (as of 1.1.24).

Their Untappd description reads: Nestled in the rolling hill country of central PA, lies the town of Bedford. Its beauty is only matched by its historical significance to our country. Among the trout streams, wildlife and farmland lies the Hideaway Ranch, the home of Olde Bedford Brewing. Our beers are crafted with spring water and often hops grown on our own Hideaway Ranch, in the mountains of Bedford County. As we create new brews, we will surprise your taste buds with unique and delicious flavors along with traditional brews we are sure you will love. We have been open for 5 years in Downtown Bedford, where we can embrace the History of “Olde Bedford” while making it close and convenient to the public.

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Chatty Monks Brewing Has Exciting News

B. Kline — Mon, 04 Dec 2023 23:45:00 +0000

Chatty Monks Brewing Announcement

Chatty Monks Brewing Has Exciting News

Chatty Monks Brewing Company posted on their social media accounts earlier today the above picture, with the following caption to it:

We’ve got some very exciting news to share on January 1st, 2024! Stay tuned on our social media platforms for more details!
Chatty Monks Brewing Company – Facebook Post

No word yet officially (obviously, as this blog post is only going live an hour after they made their announcement), but it sounds like Chatty Monks Brewing Company is going to be kicking off the New Years with a bang!

Theories going around the internet include: a rebranding, a second taproom location, announcement of more contract brewing, possibly brewing collaboration, etc.

Intriguing is the PCB name and logo at the bottom. It looks like a hop cone with possibly a pagoda above it. Reading has the large Pagoda attraction, so this makes sense tying it in with the hop cone. The P could then stand for Pagoda and the B for brewing. The C maybe for company? But usually then the C would be at the end (PBC rather than PCB). So sleuths out there – what do you think it will be? Could it be Pagoda C…. Brewing? Could it be a brand new beer? A collab? A new taproom? Let us know in the comments!

Chatty Monks is currently known for contract brewing for a lot of different breweries. They have undergone new ownership in recent history, and their building and brewing has certainly increased. John Stemler (previously of Free Will Brewing) is their head brewer.

I was out to Reading and got to visit Chatty Monks Brewing back in 2020 when Dave Marrow (then previously of Tattered Flag Brewing) was the head brewer.

Stay tuned for updates on January 1st of 2024 to find out what the exciting announcement is!

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Walk to End ALZ at Lost in the Wilds Brewing – September 28th, 2023

B. Kline — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 17:26:36 +0000

Walk to End ALZ – Clarion

The Walk to End ALZ comes to Clarion on Thursday, September 28th, 2023 at Lost in the Wilds Brewing. Registration is at 5:00 PM and the Opening Ceremony and Walk is at 6:00 PM.

You can go to their direct page to donate and learn more here: Walk to End ALZ – Clarion Walk. As of writing, their goal was 27,000$ and they have reached their goal with 28,214$, showing an impressive 104% achievement. Wouldn’t it be amazing to see that number go even higher?!

Lost in the Wilds Brewing is located at: 21964 PA-66, Shippenville, PA 16254.

Amy (who writes for us) works for the Greater Pennsylvania Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. She helped me reach out to Amy Ritzel – the Development Manager of the walk; as well as Mallory of Lost in the Wilds Brewing.

Mallory, from Lost in the Wilds Brewing

This is the information from Mallory:

We are very excited to host the Clarion Alzheimer’s Walk at Lost In The Wilds this year.

Our brewery is located along the Rail 66 Country Trail, which is a four season paved hiking and biking trail. We hope that our beautiful outdoor venue and proximity to the trail will provide a perfect atmosphere for this years event. Lost In The Wilds Brewing is a microbrewery located in Shippenville, and is conveniently located at the gateway to the PA WILDS.

We currently produce a wide variety of beers on site and provide a full taproom and sprawling outdoor venue for nature and beer lovers alike. We hope to make this years Alzheimer’s Walk a great success to raise awareness about this disease while giving attendees a spacious and comfortable area to enjoy. We will be offering some fun purple cocktails during the event.
Mallory & Jared Griebel – Lost in the Wilds Brewing

Lost in the Wilds Brewing

Lost in the Wilds Brewing – exterior sign

Lost in the Wilds Brewing is located in beautiful Clarion, along Route 66, and a great walking trail. Its so beautiful and wonderful to see a brewery located right alongside a great walking trail, combining two of my favorite activities in one.

Its also so great to see a brewery helping out such a tremendous cause and to have the event at their place and to support organizations fighting terrible diseases like Alzheimer’s.

Lost in the Wilds Brewery (photo courtesy of their official website)

For more information on Lost in the Wilds Brewing, the following comes from Untappd. Lost in the Wilds Brewing is a micro brewery from Shippenville, PA United States (Clarion, PA). They have 45 unique beers and over 4,200 ratings. As of 9.28.23 they have a global average rating of 3.79. Their Untappd description is currently blank.

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Walk to End ALZ

For more information on the Clarion Walk to End ALZ, you can visit their page here: 2023 Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Clarion, PA

Or the main home page here: Walk to End ALZ.

Alzheimer’s Disease

The following comes from the Wikipedia article on Alzheimer’s Disease.

A picture of an Alzheimer’s Brain compared to a normal brain (photo courtesy of Wikipedia)

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disease that usually starts slowly and progressively worsens,^[2] and is the cause of 60–70% of cases of dementia.^[2][10] The most common early symptom is difficulty in remembering recent events.^[1] As the disease advances, symptoms can include problems with language, disorientation (including easily getting lost), mood swings, loss of motivation, self-neglect, and behavioral issues.^[2] As a person’s condition declines, they often withdraw from family and society.^[11] Gradually, bodily functions are lost, ultimately leading to death. Although the speed of progression can vary, the typical life expectancy following diagnosis is three to nine years.^{[needs update][8][12]}

The cause of Alzheimer’s disease is poorly understood.^[11] There are many environmental and genetic risk factors associated with its development. The strongest genetic risk factor is from an allele of APOE.^[13]^[14] Other risk factors include a history of head injury, clinical depression, and high blood pressure.^[1] The disease process is largely associated with amyloid plaques, neurofibrillary tangles, and loss of neuronal connections in the brain.^[15] A probable diagnosis is based on the history of the illness and cognitive testing, with medical imaging and blood tests to rule out other possible causes.^[5]^[16] Initial symptoms are often mistaken for normal brain aging.^[11] Examination of brain tissue is needed for a definite diagnosis, but this can only take place after death.^[17] Good nutrition, physical activity, and engaging socially are known to be of benefit generally in aging, and may help in reducing the risk of cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s.^[15]

No treatments can stop or reverse its progression, though some may temporarily improve symptoms.^[2] Affected people become increasingly reliant on others for assistance, often placing a burden on caregivers.^[18] The pressures can include social, psychological, physical, and economic elements.^[18] Exercise programs may be beneficial with respect to activities of daily living and can potentially improve outcomes.^[19] Behavioral problems or psychosis due to dementia are often treated with antipsychotics, but this is not usually recommended, as there is little benefit and an increased risk of early death.^[20]^[21]

As of 2020, there were approximately 50 million people worldwide with Alzheimer’s disease.^[9] It most often begins in people over 65 years of age, although up to 10% of cases are early-onset impacting those in their 30s to mid-60s.^[17]^[4] It affects about 6% of people 65 years and older,^[11] and women more often than men.^[22] The disease is named after German psychiatrist and pathologist Alois Alzheimer, who first described it in 1906.^[23] Alzheimer’s financial burden on society is large, with an estimated global annual cost of US$1 trillion.^[9] It is ranked as the seventh leading cause of death in the United States.^[15]
Alzheimer’s Disease

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Getting Sworn In: A Sneak Preview of Sworn Brewing

joshdoncevic — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 16:00:00 +0000

Head Brewer and Co – Owner Jesse Mills greets Amy, Josh, and Ben at Sworn Brewing Company to give The Beer Thrillers a sneak peek of the brewery.

Getting a Look at Sworn Brewing

This is going to be a long post about the soon to be brewery – Sworn Brewing Company coming to Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. Josh, Amy, and I (Ben) got to come out and visit Jesse and Amanda at Sworn Brewing and get to hang out for a bit and check out the place in a behind the scenes look.

Firstly, I want to say sorry for it taking so long to get this article out. It has been super hectic here at The Beer Thrillers HQ, and with all of us writing this article. We had a crazy busy weekend – and busy week – when we got out to visit. (Saturday – Amy and I were in Vandergrift celebrating Allusion Brewing Company’s Battle of the Breweries Win; Sunday – a friend of mine invited me to go with to Philly to watch the Premier League games, and then Monday – Amy, Josh, and I got to visit Sworn Brewing Company.) (And this was all on top of the other stuff we had going on, most of which is articles you can find on here.) (Speaking of that – you can read the Allusion Articles here: Allusion Brewing Company Celebration Party and An Alluring Trip Out To Vandergrift For Allusion Brewing Company’s Appreciation Party.)

I have also been very busy with our “Futurama Monday” – which has been a new blog article as well as new YouTube video essay each Monday.

This is also Josh’s first time jumping back in and writing with us since 2021. So welcome back Josh! Good to have you back buddy!

So before I hand things over to Josh, I’ll give a quick set up to this, and then we will go from there.

The Set – Up

Amanda and Jesse are married and co – owners of Sworn Brewing Company. Jesse is also head brewer. We heard about them opening up their new brewery in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, and I reached out to Amanda when I saw a post of hers’ on one of the beer groups. We locked down a meeting date – July 24th, 2023 – and all set to go. So Josh, Amy, and myself met with Amanda and Jesse and got a walk through and a sneak peek look at the upcoming brewery.

For this article, I’m going to let Josh start us off, then switch over to Amy, and then I’ll wrap things up and conclude the article. Please let us know in the comments section what you think of this, and if you like how this article looks and reads. (Josh and I did a similar article when we got a behind the scenes look at Mellow Mink – and Amy and I did similar with a sneak peek of The Beerded Goat).

Getting Sworn In – A Behind the Scenes Look at Sworn Brewing Company

The entrance to Sworn Brewing Company in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Oh … hey there. It’s that other beer nerd that used to do beer reviews. Long time no see, right? An even longer time since I’ve written a review, let alone been here to co-author a brewer interview. Perfect time to come back, right? Thought so. I could waste your valuable time reading more drivel or I could just cut to the chase. Probably best if I just got stuck in about the visit Amy, Ben, and I had at a small brewery called Sworn Brewing Company located off East Trindle Road.

Sometimes one just needs to let opportunity in when it knocks, lest one be left out in the cold, so when the chance to visit a brand new, not yet open, brewery came across my notifications, I may have had to invite myself (okay, who am I kidding, I totally invited myself) to check the place out and get to know the new face. Truth be told though, Jesse Mills is no new face in the brewing scene. He knows his way around a Fermenter and Brite tank as he’s got some serious chops, having been in the business for over a decade. An excellent starting point and will make for great conversation. Upon arrival, I’m greeted with a quaint location tucked behind the Atlantic Pools and slot in near a black Subaru WRX STi (don’t worry about the car bro, we’re here for beer). Ben and Amy haven’t yet arrived, but no harm I figure, I’m early so I’ll just walk in and introduce myself. Step through the glass door with a small sign denoting what was once a catering business is now a brewery and step into a remarkable little place. I’d never have guessed that Jesse and his wife Amanda had been working tirelessly for a month prior to put the place right. A month? Wait … *checks notes* … yep, a literal month since the spot was purchased, did the new owners turn the key and renovate the inside. And what a transformation they’ve done. The floors still bear the character of tire prints from being a garage and then the spots and spills of a catering hub, but they are as clean as ever, given the elbow grease put into them. A corrugated metal and Australian wood bartop adorn the rear quarter of the space, adding function, form, and beauty. The walls were painted dark to add an air of comfort and warmth, and the overhead Edison lights help to drive that feeling home. Even with the place 80% complete, I feel immediately welcome, as if this brewery has been here forever. Jesse is gleefully explaining how things will look when Ben and Amy finally walk through the door. FINALLY! We can get down to business and talk shop with the rightfully excited owners.

Sworn Brewing Company Patio

There’s something beautiful in watching someone who is passionate about their field of expertise talk about what makes them happy. In the few hours we spent with Jesse, I don’t recall ever seeing the mile wide smile leave his countenance. His joy was infectious and I know I’m not the only one that feels this way. The brewery is small on purpose, not because droves of people aren’t invited, but because a personal, individual approach is more easily achieved. Customers aren’t going to be seen as a number, but as friends or family. While that will come off as a negative to some, personally I see it as their greatest strength. In keeping things small, the beer will only benefit from this approach because scaling production up means many of the nuances and subtleties are glossed over or don’t have the chance to be experienced. I could go on and on about what was discussed, but there are two other authors waiting for me to finish gushing over the splendid time and laughs shared, so I’ll button up and discuss one of the liquid libations afforded to our visit.

Sworn Brewing Tap List

One such drink was called “Dreams Debunked”. This pineapple and strawberry kettle sour sits low on octane and high on enjoyment. With the outside reaching deep into the 80’s (and 90’s the week after), this sweetheart of a sipper could function quite nicely as a break from midday chores or a sweet treat at the end of the summer’s day. Tropical waves wash over your sense of smell and suddenly the absence of sand beneath your feet becomes apparent. You’re still in Central PA, but your nose is on a beach (lucky devil). Honestly, I could have lived in the nose of Dreams Debunked, but not tasting it would have been a disservice to our hosts, so … bottoms up! As in the description, so too on the tongue does pineapple show up first. And it does so in a very dominate fashion, almost to the point where I questioned if strawberry was included. Almost. You see, there was a bit of a time element to this tart concoction and not enough of it had elapsed. There was plenty of time left in our visit, which meant there was plenty of time to get acquainted with our hosts and this beverage. Good thing too, as the more my taste buds became used to the liquid, so too did more flavor notes appear. The once king pineapple had abdicated its throne to allow its equally tart and sweet partner time in the limelight. The bottom third of this sample is glorious, almost jammy (or marmalade for our Commonwealth constituents) strawberry. The flavors and fruit mentioned in the description are, in fact, present and accounted for. All it needs is a little time and patience. Speaking of time and patience, Sworn Brewing Company is not yet open, though the target is set for September. I’ll be honest, I can’t wait to get Sworn in. How about you, Amy?

Josh

Dreams Debunked by Sworn Brewing Company

Sworn To a Good Time at Sworn Brewing

It was just a few weeks ago The Beer Thrillers gang was invited for a sneak peek of the new Sworn Brewing company and taproom. Owners Jesse and Amanda Mills were there to show us their second home. The minute you walk in you can tell these 2 have poured their heart and soul into opening this nano – brewery.

I mean that type of passion should be evident by this quote from their Facebook page “We will strive to make sure the highest quality items we can get our hands on will be used in every single process. Everything that comes out of our taps, every single small batch of beer that we make will go through a rigorous quality control process. If it does not meet our standards, it will never be consumed by the customer. We are not here to cut corners, we are here to make sure we can provide you with the best possible experience that you deserve, what the craft brewing industry deserves!”

We also got the sense of feeling pretty comfortable like they were trying to create a second home for us and the rest of our beer drinking friends. Well actually, there are plans to accommodate our liquor and wine drinking friends as well, stay tuned. Jesse Mills adds using local distilleries and wineries is very important to him and the rest of the Sworn family.

When they served us our first taster of beer Amanda has put down some chips with queso and some salsa as well. The queso and salsa were house made and intentions of putting it on the menu were also discussed. Both Amanda and Jesse started talking about the same passion about these ingredients as they did about the beer they just served us.

Chips, queso, salsa, and Dreams Debunked

But let’s back up a second. We were given a taste of the Dreams Debunked fruited sour with Pineapple and Strawberry. This lightly fruited sour has an ABV of 4.2% and lightly dances on the tongue. The fruit is not overpowering in anyway. What excited me the most was the pairing of the smoked queso along with the Dreams Debunked.

Dreams Debunked by Sworn Brewing Company

Homer Drooling Over Dreams Debunked

The smokiness of the queso with the salt from the chip paired with the sweet from the Dreams Debunked also helped accent the two different flavors. When I first started drinking DD I tasted strawberry by the end and including the queso I tasted the pineapple.

Jesse also commented, when they are setup and ready, they will be making fresh bread to go along with the house made queso as well as other items for dipping.

Happy Hump Day!!!!

So… We hung up some lights and made some bread for a test run we are more than excited to share additional details as we continue to progress. Opening date info is coming soon just a few more items to complete
Sworn Brewing Company – Facebook Post About Bread

(Photos courtesy of Sworn Brewing Company’s Facebook Page)

Sworn will be welcoming food trucks to go along with their beverage pairings.

Don’t let the unyielding passion for high quality products steer you away thinking it is a serious crowd. When you walk into the bathroom you are greeted with a picture of Mr. Jones above the toilet and as you would turn to use the toilet or hopefully walk towards the sink to wash your hands you are greeted with a picture of Craig Jones the Movie Friday.

Jesse and Amanda are giggling right along with us as they tell us they can’t wait to hear the first customer walk in there and bust out laughing from seeing the pictures.

This is your place to hang out and for everyone wanting an excellent product, welcoming atmosphere and something relaxing and not so serious. We can’t wait to add this spot to our frequent stops.

A Look Behind The Sword at Sworn Brewing Company

As I said at the top of the article, discussed getting to meet with them, and we did get to on Monday – July 24th. Amy and I dropped Scarlet off at my parents after Amy came home from work and then we were off to Mechanicsburg. Hit a little traffic on the bridge, but got there in no time.

Josh beat us there, but we were immediately greeted by Amanda and Jesse. Both super awesome and wonderful people. They showed us around the place, talking about the brewery’s past – as a catering business (twice over) and a car shop.

It was great listening to their plans for the building itself. They discussed the bar top, the wood of it, the corrugated steel for the outside of it, the epoxy used on the wood, etc. The attention to detail is incredible with Jesse.

The story of them trying to pain the tiles of the ceiling for the bathroom was hilarious, and thus why only the bathroom has the black tiles and not the whole brewery.

Jesse is very focused on his beer and discussed his past brewing experience – both professionally and as a home brewer. The brewing system at Sworn Brewing Company is going to be a 1 BBL system. Not much bigger than home brewing for Jesse. He said he prefers it this way – it lets him be more precise, dialed in, and make the exact beer he wants.

With Jesse and Amanda we got to discuss a great number of topics big and small. From the brewery itself, to past brewing experiences, to consumer experiences, to new breweries in the area – and old breweries in the area – to competitions in brewing, to traveling for beer (Vermont, New Hampshire, The Answer, etc.), we discussed beer groups and beer blogs – both good and bad – online, Untappd, and the other factors that will play into how successful a brewery is.

Amanda and Jesse are very community focused. They love their location, love Mechanicsburg, and want to see both thrive. They live in Dillsburg which didn’t have any good locations suitable for them, so they opened up shop on Trindle Road.

Dreams Debunked (photo courtesy of Sworn Brewing Company’s Facebook page)

Dreams Debunked was absolutely amazing. A wonderful, delicious sour. From this alone – I know I can’t wait for the brewery to open up and get to try the rest of that tap list he’s preparing.

The brewery itself is very inviting. With the roll up bay door and the entrance leading you right to the bar, with all of the available seating (including a table reserved for their parents at all times – complete with LEGO Flowers), the entire place is just very homey.

Sworn Brewing Company (photo courtesy of their Facebook page)

Listening to Jesse and Amanda discuss their plans for the future – with food trucks, home made bread, the world renowned hot dog vendor that they know personally, and so much more – it will be fantastic. This will certainly be a great boon to the town and the brewing community in the area.

Jesse Mills comes with a great brewing background, having home brewed, and brewed professionally. He’s beaten some great local breweries in home brewing competitions, as home brewed with a group and worked with Derek Markel, and professionally brewed with Sign of the Horse Brewing.

(Plus rumor is that they are Bengals fans… so I mean… right there they gotta be good folk right?! Can I get a Who Dey?!)

This is what we love about the small breweries. Seeing how much they support, impact, and help out communities. And knowing that your money is going to a family that loves what they do, and wants to give back to their community, want to grow in their craft, and support their family and friends.

Congratulations to Jesse and Amanda Mills, we cannot way to come back for Sworn Brewing Company’s opening – and many more times in the future after that.

B. Kline

Sworn Brewing Company

For more information on Sworn Brewing Company, you can find them on the following social media pages:

Josh, Amy, and I

Again – I want to reiterate that Josh, Amy, and I (B. Kline) greatly appreciated the opportunity to come out and get to check out Sworn Brewing Company. It was a wonderful time getting to hang out with wonderful people and we can only help this gets them more attention before their opening. If you are reading it – I cannot recommend that you stop out and visit them enough.

Look for them to be having announcements about grand openings, soft openings, and more around the beginning of September.

Josh

We welcome Josh back after a hiatus of writing. At the end of this article I will post a link to Josh, Amy, and Ben’s most viewed articles. But for now, check out his Beer Review of Ghost in a Machine by Parish Brewing Company.

Brewery News

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

Author Articles

Amy’s Weekly Column Series

Since getting back to writing for the blog after a short hiatus, Amy has started up a weekly column style writing for the blog. You can find these articles here:

Brewfests with Anxiety (Amy’s original weekly column start)
I’ve Missed Drinking (A Look at Non Alcoholic Beers)
Beer and Pretzel Review: Legends and Lore (St. Boniface Brewing Company) and Garlic Parm Pretzels (Pretzels.com)
Peanut Butter Eggs, Easter, Beer, and YAH Brew’s Shimmy Shake (Beer Review)
Cox Brewing Company: Back to Their Roots
Amy’s Day Off
It Was All A Dream (A Visit to YAH Brewing)
Just Another Weekend (A Hike at Saint Pete’s Trail and Hares Hill Brewing)
I’m Pretty Darn Lucky (Happy Mother’s Day)
Ready to Kick of the Summer
Beer Review: Beer Devil IPA (Niagara Brewing Company)
World MS Day
Have you ever picked a beer based on the can art?
Happy Father’s Day
What is Your Summer Time Go To Beer?
Holiday Weekend and Bomber Bottles
Baby’s First Ffej
We Can’t Always Be a Glutton Right? – Perfect Portions and Allusion Brewing Company
Beer Review: Pocono Punch (Barley Creek Brewing Company)
You can find all of Amy’s articles here: Amy’s Archive of Articles.

(And please take a moment to fill out Amy’s survey on her ‘Holiday Weekend and Bomber Bottles‘ column.)

Josh

Some of Josh’s beer reviews:

B. Kline

Some of Ben’s articles:

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Second Sin Brewing Company Is Celebrating Their 3rd Anniversary Tomorrow (11.23.22)

B. Kline — Tue, 22 Nov 2022 22:05:00 +0000

The four beers being released as part of the Second Sin Brewery’s Third Anniversary Celebration

Time to Celebrate

Not only is it Drinksgiving tomorrow (Thanksgiving Eve), but its also Second Sin Brewing Company’s third anniversary celebration! Starting at noon tomorrow when they open til they close at 10PM tomorrow night, they will be hosting one heck of a festive celebration in Bristol Pennsylvania.

As they stated on their Facebook page for the event:

Well, tomorrow (11/23) is the big day! We want to recap all the info, so bear with the long post:⠀

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• Open Noon-10pm⠀

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• 4 New Beers – Our @breweriesinpa Collab The Philly Phantasmic, Birthday Boi, Big Nib Energy, and Snowbird Sour (see our previous posts for more details)⠀

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• Birthday Boi shirts for the first 45 people that buy a 4 pack of Birthday Boi (1pp, sizes limited)⠀

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• 2 Vintage Kegs – Thricecream and A Life Well Lived⠀

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• @elsabordelbajio and @mrbigstuffcookie on site for sustenance!⠀

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• As a reminder Second Sin will be donating $1 to @hopsvineshungerpa for every Pint and Liter Pumpkin Ale (2022) and Schwarzbier sold this month. ⠀

• We’ll also be welcoming the @trenton.animal.shelter Christmas Tree to the brewery starting tomorrow. Take a look at the tree and scan the ornaments to find some adoptable dogs!⠀

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We can’t wait to party with you all, we couldn’t have made it this far without you!⠀

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#craftbeer #beer #drinkinbucksco #secondsin #beerstagram #beernerd #instabeer #beerlover #pabreweries #visitbuckscounty #visitphilly #breweriesinpa #drinklocal #buckscounty #supportlocal #pabeer #candrop #lager #ipa #hazyipa #sourbeer #anniversary #party
Second Sin Brewing Company – Facebook Post

Beer Releases

They will be releasing four beers in honor of their anniversary. They are:

The Philly Phantasmic (a collaboration with Breweries in PA) – using Phantasm powder
Birthday Boi – a milkshake IPA
Snow Bird Sour – a sour ale with banana, pineapple, and coconut
Big Nib Energy – in bottle – bourbon barrel aged blended strong ale with single origin cocao nibs

The Philly Phantasmic, Birthday Boi, and Snow Bird Sour will be in 16oz cans whereas the Big Nib Energy will be in 500lm bottles.

Their descriptions for the beers as per their Facebook posts are:

The Philly Phantasmic

The Philly Phantasmic (photo courtesy of Second Sin Brewing Company Facebook)

The first Anniversary beer we’d like to announce is our latest Collab with @breweriesinpa The Philly Phantasmic! This DDH Phantasm IPA was brewed with Galaxy, Citra, and Simcoe, along with a special yeast strain to produce a tropical, juicy beer.

This will be available on draft and in 4 packs when we open on Wednesday, 11/23 at noon. We’ll be announcing the remaining 3 beers over the next 3 days, so stay tuned.
Second Sin Brewing Company – The Philly Phantasmic Post

Birthday Boi

Birthday Boi (photo courtesy of Second Sin Brewing Company Facebook Page)

Hey Ya’ll⠀

Birthdays come but once a year but this Wednesday we’re all going to be Birthday Bois!⠀

The second anniversary beer we’d like to announce is a new Milkshake IPA, Birthday Boi. We loaded this beer up with Citra, Mosaic, Sabro, Vanilla, and a touch of lactose for a different, smooth take on one of our Hazy IPAs.⠀

When we open at noon on Wednesday 11/23 we will have Birthday Boi shirts for the first 45 people who buy a 4 pack of the namesake beer. First come first served, sizes are limited.⠀

As an added Birthday Bonus at 4pm on 11/23 we’ll be tapping a Firkin of Birthday Boi conditioned on Funfetti Cake.⠀

Clear your schedule, come celebrate, and be a Birthday Boi! ⠀

#craftbeer #beer #drinkinbucksco #secondsin #beerstagram #beernerd #instabeer #beerlover #pabreweries #visitbuckscounty #visitphilly #breweriesinpa #drinklocal #buckscounty #supportlocal #pabeer #candrop #lager #ipa #hazyipa
Second Sin Brewing Company – Birthday Boi Post

Big Nib Energy

(Big Nib Energy pictures from Second Sin Brewing Company’s Facebook post)

The next beer that we’d like to announce was brewed before our first anniversary! Big Nib Energy is a strong ale that is a blend of Barleywine and Imperial Stout aged in a single Heaven Hill Bourbon Barrel for 22 months. Tasting this beer every few months for the last almost two years has been a wild ride. Each time we revisited the beer, new layers were developed from the slow oxidation through the oak.

When we finally removed the beer from the barrel, we selected some lovely single origin Ecuadorian cacao nibs from @etherealconfections to condition it on. The resulting beer is dense and complex, with an upfront sweetness, bourbony oak, and a raisin dark fruitiness, complimented by a slightly drying cacao flavor.

We’re very excited to share this beer with you all, and as an additional experience we have a limited number of chocolate bars from Ethereal, made from the same nibs that went into Big Nib Energy. The very dark chocolate balances amazingly with the sweetness of the beer. We will be selling bottles solo, or as a package with a bar of chocolate.

Come out on Wednesday 11/23 at noon to get your hands on some!
Second Sin Brewing Company – Big Nib Energy Post

Snow Bird Sour

Snow Bird Sour photo courtesy of Second Sin Brewing Company Facebook post

Without further ado we present the final 3rd Anniversary Release:⠀

Snow Bird Sour – Sour Ale with Banana, Pineapple, and Coconut⠀

It’s around that time of year that many, the so-called “Snow Birds” in our area, start migrating Southward. We brewed this beer as one last tropical fling before we’re plunged into the bitter cold of Winter, and as a reminder of warmer days.⠀

This beer as well as the 3 beers mentioned over the last few days will be available on draft and to go on Wednesday 11/23 at noon. This is a party you won’t want to miss!⠀

#craftbeer #beer #drinkinbucksco #secondsin #beerstagram #beernerd #instabeer #beerlover #pabreweries #visitbuckscounty #visitphilly #breweriesinpa #drinklocal #buckscounty #supportlocal #pabeer #candrop #lager #ipa #hazyipa #sourbeer
Second Sin Brewing Company – Snow Bird Sour Post

Hops and Vines for Hunger

Second Sin Brewing Company has partnered with Sara Bozich and numerous other breweries to be included in the Hops and Vines for Hunger program. You can read more about that here:

Hops and Vines for Hunger (Homepage)

As for what Second Sin Brewing Company is donating, they stated in their post:

As a reminder Second Sin will be donating $1 to @hopsvineshungerpa for every Pint and Liter Pumpkin Ale (2022) and Schwarzbier sold this month. ⠀
Second Sin Brewing Company – Facebook Post

Our Second Sin Brewing Company Articles

We’ve done several articles about Second Sin Brewing Company here at The Beer Thrillers. We’ve reviewed several of their beers, as well as covered some news. You can find out more below:

Beer Review: The Phantasm Menace (Second Sin Brewing Company)
Beer Review: Kolsch (Second Sin Brewing Company)
Beer Review: Dragged Into Sunlight (Second Sin Brewing Company)
Matrix Monday at Second Sin Brewing Company
Beer Review: I Voted for Kodos (Second Sin Brewing Company)
Beer Review: I Voted for Kang (Second Sin Brewing Company)

For More Information

For more information on Second Sin Brewing Company, you can check out their following links:

As per Untapped – Second Sin Brewing Company is a micro brewery from Bristol, PA. As of 11.22.22, they have 256 unique beers and 23, 400~ ratings, with a global unique rating of 4.09.

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Thanks For Reading

Once again, I would like to thank you all for reading! Cheers to Second Sin Brewing Company for their 3rd Anniversary! We’re hoping in 2023 (or maybe even in December of 2022, who knows), that we’ll get to come out and finally visit their brewery in Bristol. They have sent us some wonderful care packages in the past including the Phantasm Menace, Kolsch, and Dragged into Sunlight that we reviewed.

Tomorrow is also Drinksgiving (or Thanksgiving Eve). What is everyone getting into? With Scarlet Emma I don’t think we’ll be getting into anything, but who knows. Then of course on Thursday is Thanksgiving and we’ll be going over to my sister’s, and then on Friday we’ll be having a family party at my parent’s. So next few days should be pretty busy.

We are planning trips to both Jackass Brewery to get to try out the Pulisic Pilsner as well as a trip out to The Alementary in Hackensack New Jersey, so we’ll be sure to write and post about that all as well.

As always, thanks for reading, and Happy Thanksgiving and Drinksgiving everyone!

Cheers!

-B. Kline

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Rubber Soul Brewing Supporting and Hosting World Down Syndrome Day

B. Kline — Mon, 21 Mar 2022 12:32:26 +0000

World Down Syndrome Day at Rubber Soul Brewing Company in Hummelstown, PA

World Down Syndrome Day

March 21st is World Down Syndrome Day, and Rubber Soul Brewing Company in Hummelstown is supporting and celebrating the cause. World Down Syndrome Day was started by the World Down Syndrome Day Organization which you can find more information about here: World Down Syndrome Day Organization (Home Page).

From their page:

‘What is Down Syndrome?’

Down syndrome (or Trisomy 21) is a naturally occurring chromosomal arrangement that has always been a part of the human condition, being universally present across racial, gender or socioeconomic lines in approximately 1 in 800 live births, although there is considerable variation worldwide. Down syndrome usually causes varying degrees of intellectual and physical disability and associated medical issues. Learn more at DSi.
World Down Syndrome Day – What is Down Syndrome?

‘What is World Down Syndrome Day?’

World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) , 21 March, is a global awareness day which has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012. The date for WDSD being the 21st day of the 3rd month, was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome.
World Down Syndrome Day – What is World Down Syndrome Day?

Rubber Soul Brewing Company Supporting World Down Syndrome Day

Rubber Soul Brewing Company Hosts World Down Syndrome Day on 3.21.22 at their Hummelstown PA Brewery

Rubber Soul Brewing Company is hosting World Down Syndrome Day at their brewery in Hummelstown Pennsylvania, all day Monday 3.21.22. From 11AM to 9PM. They have a whole host of things going on for the day, which you can see here (from their Event page):

Join us on Monday, March 21st to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day for the first annual 3.21 FOR LIFE event! 3.21 FOR LIFE is a non-profit organization that was created by a group of individuals in the Hershey/Hummelstown area who have personal connections to individuals with Down syndrome. To help raise awareness and funds, we have brewed DOWN the Hatch IPA and 50% of the proceeds will be donated to 3.21 For Life! You will be able to purchase this beer on March 21st on draft and in 4 packs to-go! Throughout the day we will have games, raffles, and live bands performing. The PA Dairyman’s Milkshake Truck will also be stopping by from 12-4PM! Mark your calendar and we hope to see you there to celebrate all those with down syndrome CAN do!
Live Band Schedule:
11-11:50AM: The Riders
12-12:50PM: Thomas Emond (Tommy B)
1-1:50PM: Joe Cooney & Friends
2-2:50PM: Amber Nadine
3-3:50PM: Mr. Music
4-4:50PM: Dave Gates
5-5:50PM: Jake Mach
6-7:00PM: Hold Fast
For more information, please visit www.321forlife.com
Rubber Soul Brewing Hosts World Down Syndrome Day

You can view their event page here: Rubber Soul Brewing Hosts World Down Syndrome Day (Event Page).

On 3.14.22 Rubber Soul posted on their Facebook page:

Down the Hatch by Rubber Soul Brewing Company

1 WEEK UNTIL WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY AND OUR INAUGURAL 3.21 FOR LIFE EVENT! can you tell we are really excited?! because we are REALLY excited. the second batch of pre-order for our DOWN the Hatch IPA is being picked up tonight and it’s our final team meeting to iron out day-of details like our raffle items, games, live bands and more! plan to join us next Monday from 11AM-9PM to help us celebrate all of the amazing individuals with Down syndrome and their DOWN right awesome abilities!
Rubber Soul Brewing Company – Facebook

Down the Hatch

Down the Hatch is a New England style hazy IPA that will be released today on 3.21.22 and is named in honor of the World Down Syndrome Day and in support of Down Syndrome. The beer is fully called – 3.21 Down the Hatch.

You will be able to get it in 4 packs and on draft all day on 3.21, and if any makes it past the day (I am not expecting it to last too long after 3.21). This looks like another high quality New England style IPA from Rubber Soul, which has made some fantastic IPAs in the past with Nimbus, Dropout, their Frosted series, and others.

Rubber Soul Brewing Company

Rubber Soul Brewing Company is located in Hummelstown Pennsylvania along South Hanover Street in what was formerly the police station in town. They have been there just over a year, having originally started in Salsbury Maryland.

For more information on the brewery, you can check out our articles on them:

They were a finalist (made it to the final triple threat face off) in our last year’s Battle of the Breweries. This year, they are currently in Round 3 going up against Crooked Run Fermentation. You can vote for them here:

The Battle of the Breweries – Round 3 Voting

You can find out more information on Rubber Soul here:

Thanks For Reading

Thanks for reading everyone! Hopefully I’ll get to see some of you there tonight. I will be going after work to meet my mom there for dinner and beer. So I probably won’t be getting there til 7PM’ish. My mom helps teach students with disabilities and learning support issues for Lower Dauphin (the school district of Hummelstown and other nearby townships) and is looking forward to getting to support the organization.

Hopefully you all will be able to come out and support and donate as well! See you there!

Cheers!

-B. Kline

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