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The Battle of the Breweries 2025 Champion Is…

B. Kline — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 19:49:13 +0000

The Battle of the Breweries 2025 Champion is…

On the same night that John Cena won his 17th World Heavyweight Championship, we crowned our first two time champion. Fighting it out in the Finals Fatal Four-Way for this year, 2025, we had returning champion Liquid Noise Brewing Company vs. Collusion Tap Works vs. former champion Allusion Brewing Company vs. Acclamation Brewing.

Also, just like last night, with Cody Rhodes losing, so did our returning champion. So yes, that means your 2025 Battle of the Breweries Champion is….

The 2025 Battle of the Breweries Champion is…. Allusion Brewing Company!

Allusion Brewing Company

Our first two time champion, Allusion Brewing Company previously won in 2023. Located in Vandergrift Pennsylvania, at 143 Grant Ave, Vandergrift, PA 15690 and their second location is at 1701 Duncan Avenue, Allison Park, Duncan Manor Plaza. This marks the first time we have had a returning champion win! Our previous winners have included:

2021: Isle of Que Brewing
2022: Von C Brewing
2023: Allusion Brewing Company
2024: Liquid Noise Brewing Company

Congratulations go out to Allusion Brewing Company, all of their staff, and all of their fans and customers for voting for them!

Finals Breakdown

With Allusion Brewing Company winning, that means there were three runner-ups. Winners of their own conferences, but in the Finals Fatal Four-way they came in the following places:

4th Place: Acclamation Brewing
3rd Place: Liquid Noise Brewing Company
2nd Place: Collusion Tap Works
1st Place: Allusion Brewing Company

There was 1415 total votes in the finals, with Allusion Brewing Company receiving more than half of the total (52.4%). Collusion Tap Works in 2nd place received 249 votes (17.6%), third place – Liquid Noise Brewing Company received 218 (15.4%), and in fourth place Acclamation Brewing received 206 votes (14.6%).

Results of the Finals Fatal Four-Way

List of Champions

2021: The Isle of Que Brewing Company
2022: Von C Brewing Company
2023: Allusion Brewing Company
2024: Liquid Noise Brewing Company
2025: Allusion Brewing Company

For more information on the past winners

For More Information on Allusion Brewing Company

The following comes via Untappd.

Allusion Brewing Company is listed as a micro brewery from Vandergrift, PA. They have 89 unique beers, and over 9,700 ratings, with a global average rating of 3.80 (as of 4.21.25). Their Untappd description reads: “Vandergrift’s hometown brewery, with a taproom in Allison Park, offering a consistent library of approachable beers taking the tradition of each style seriously. Craft beer is about bringing people together – come join our story.”

Battle of the Breweries 2025 Links

Here is a link to all of the different Battle of the Breweries 2025 pages (voting pages, rules, lists of competitors, etc.) The results pages will be posted shortly, and will be more in-depth than the previous articles for this year.

Rules, Guidelines, List of Competitors

Voting Pages

Round of 64:

Round of 32:

Round of 16:

Round of 8:

Round of 4:

Round of 4 Voting: Apollo Conference
Round of 4 Voting: Cascade Conference
Round of 4 Voting: Liberty Conference
Round of 4 Voting: Zeus Conference
The Conferences Final Four: All Four Conferences Final Four Voting Pages on One Page

Conference Finals:

Conference Finals Voting: Apollo Conference
Conference Finals Voting: Cascade Conference
Conference Finals Voting: Liberty Conference
Conference Finals Voting: Zeus Conference
All Conferences Finals Voting Pages: The Battle of the Breweries 2025 – Conference Finals

Tournament Finals Fatal Four Way:

Finals Fatal Four-Way Voting Page

Results Pages

Round of 64:

Round of 64 Results: Apollo Conference
Round of 64 Results: Cascade Conference
Round of 64 Results: Liberty Conference
Round of 64 Results: Zeus Conference

Round of 32:

Round of 32 Results: Apollo Conference
Round of 32 Results: Cascade Conference
Round of 32 Results: Liberty Conference
Round of 32 Results: Zeus Conference

Round of 16:

Round of 16 Results: Apollo Conference
Round of 16 Results: Cascade Conference
Round of 16 Results: Liberty Conference
Round of 16 Results: Zeus Conference

Round of 8:

Round of 8 Results: Apollo Conference
Round of 8 Results: Cascade Conference
Round of 8 Results: Liberty Conference
Round of 8 Results: Zeus Conference

Round of 4:

Round of 4 Results: Apollo Conference
Round of 4 Results: Cascade Conference
Round of 4 Results: Liberty Conference
Round of 4 Results: Zeus Conference

Conference Finals:

Conference Finals Results: Apollo Conference
Conference Finals Results: Cascade Conference
Conference Finals Results: Liberty Conference
Conference Finals Results: Zeus Conference

Tournament Finals Fatal Four Way:

Finals Fatal Four-Way Results Page

Thank You

Thank you to everyone who voted. I will go into a much bigger thank you on the Results Page, as well as looking for feedback, suggestions for next year (and all other years going forward), and in general people’s thoughts, ideas, and if they enjoyed this year’s tournament or not. I hope everyone did. I appreciate all the time and effort everyone spent on voting and participating in the tournament, and I can only hope everyone enjoyed it. This year’s edition was plagued with a few technical issues on our website, on social media, and all kinds of things, but I think we made it through, just going an extra week long due to the issues. But ending on WrestleMania Night 2, on Easter, and on 4:20 day, kind of made up for it.

I want to congratulate all of the finalists – Allusion Brewing Company (Apollo Conference winner), Collusion Tap Works (Zeus Conference Winner), Liquid Noise Brewing Company (Cascade Conference Winner), and Acclamation Brewing (Liberty Conference Winner). All four breweries did a fantastic job throughout the tournament, and are fantastic breweries period. So if you can, go out and support these great places and people!

There was a total of 256 breweries competing this year, from 13 states and the District of Columbia. So this was certainly a hard fought win, especially since it’s their second win, for Allusion Brewing Company. Congrats to them (again)!

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Craft Breweries in Central Pennsylvania: A Comprehensive Guide (2025)

B. Kline — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 04:27:55 +0000

Craft Breweries in Central Pennsylvania: A Comprehensive Guide (2025)

Craft Breweries in Central Pennsylvania: A Comprehensive Guide Central Pennsylvania has emerged as a vibrant hub for craft beer enthusiasts, boasting a rich tapestry of breweries that blend tradition with innovation. From historic establishments to cutting-edge microbreweries, the region offers a diverse and exciting craft beer scene that continues to evolve and expand. This comprehensive guide will take you on a journey through Central PA’s craft brewing landscape, exploring its history, notable breweries, unique flavors, and the culture that surrounds this thriving industry.

(See our article from last year: Complete Guide to the Best Breweries in Central Pennsylvania for Beer Enthusiasts)

Breweries in Central PA: Craft Breweries in Central Pennsylvania: A Comprehensive Guide

Historical Context

The brewing tradition in Central Pennsylvania dates back to the early days of American history. Perhaps the most iconic example of this rich heritage is D.G. Yuengling & Son, established in 1829 in Pottsville. As America’s oldest operating brewing company, Yuengling set the stage for a region that would become deeply intertwined with beer culture. However, the modern craft beer movement in Central PA truly gained momentum in the 1990s. This period saw the establishment of several breweries that would become cornerstones of the local craft beer scene. Notably, Appalachian Brewing Company, founded in 1994 in Harrisburg, was among the pioneers that helped revitalize the region’s brewing tradition.

(See our article: Unearthing the History of Harrisburg Brewing: From Barnitz to Troegs)

The Craft Beer Boom

In recent years, Central Pennsylvania has experienced a significant surge in craft brewery openings, mirroring a national trend. This growth has been particularly noticeable since the mid-2010s, with new breweries popping up in cities, small towns, and even rural areas across the region. The increase in craft breweries has been driven by several factors:

Consumer Demand: A growing appreciation for unique, locally-produced beers has fueled the expansion of the craft beer market.
Legislative Changes: Pennsylvania’s laws regarding brewery operations and distribution have become more favorable to small-scale producers.
Tourism: The rise of beer tourism has encouraged the development of brewery trails and tasting experiences.
Community Focus: Many breweries have positioned themselves as community gathering spaces, offering more than just beer.

Notable Breweries in Central PA

Central Pennsylvania boasts a diverse array of breweries, each with its own unique character and specialties. Here are some standout establishments:

Tröegs Brewing Company (Hershey)

Troegs’ Brewery located in Hershey, PA

Founded in 1996, Tröegs has become one of the most recognized names in Pennsylvania craft beer. Known for their innovative approach and quality brews, Tröegs offers a range of year-round and seasonal beers. Their Nugget Nectar, an Imperial Amber Ale, has gained cult status among craft beer aficionados.

Appalachian Brewing Company (Harrisburg)

As one of the oldest craft breweries in the region, Appalachian Brewing Company (ABC) has played a significant role in shaping Central PA’s beer scene. With multiple locations across the area, ABC offers a wide variety of beers, including their popular Hoppy Trails IPA and Susquehanna Stout. They also produce their own line of craft sodas, appealing to non-alcoholic beverage enthusiasts.

Otto’s Pub and Brewery (State College)

Otto’s Pub and Restaurant, in State College PA

Established in 2002, Otto’s has become a staple of the State College community. Known for their diverse beer selection and quality pub fare, Otto’s embodies the brewpub concept, offering a full dining experience alongside their craft brews.

(See our article: Otto’s Pub and Brewery Review)

Axemann Brewery (Bellefonte)

Axemann Brewery in Bellefonte, PA

One of the newer additions to the Central PA brewing scene, Axemann opened its doors in 2020. Despite its recent establishment, Axemann has quickly gained recognition for its well-crafted beers and unique location in a former axe factory.

Victory Brewing Company (Downingtown)

Victory Brewing in Downington, PA

While technically on the eastern edge of Central PA, Victory’s influence on the region’s beer culture is undeniable. Founded in 1996, Victory has grown into one of the largest craft breweries in Pennsylvania, known for beers like Prima Pils and Golden Monkey.

Emerging Breweries and Trends

The craft beer scene in Central PA continues to evolve, with new breweries regularly entering the market. Some emerging trends include:

Farm Breweries: Establishments like Hop Hill Brewing in Bethlehem are incorporating locally-sourced ingredients and embracing a farm-to-glass ethos.
Nanobreweries: Smaller operations like Cartel Brewing & Blending in Lancaster are focusing on limited batch, experimental brews.
Sour and Wild Ales: Following national trends, many Central PA breweries are exploring sour beer styles and wild fermentation techniques.
Craft Lagers: There’s a growing appreciation for well-crafted lagers, with breweries dedicating more resources to these traditionally challenging styles.

Brew Trails and Beer Tourism

Central Pennsylvania has capitalized on its brewing heritage by developing several beer trails that encourage visitors to explore the region’s craft beer offerings. These trails not only promote local breweries but also contribute significantly to the area’s tourism industry.

Cumberland Valley Beer Trail

This trail features a diverse selection of breweries, wineries, and distilleries across the Cumberland Valley region. Participants can collect stamps in a passport, earning prizes as they explore different establishments. Notable stops include Molly Pitcher Brewing Company in Carlisle and Ever Grain Brewing Co. in Camp Hill.

Central Pennsylvania Tasting Trail

Offering a broader beverage experience, this trail includes breweries, wineries, cideries, and distilleries. It showcases the diverse craft beverage scene in the Happy Valley area, allowing visitors to sample a wide range of locally-produced drinks.

Brew Barons Beer Trail

Focused on the Hershey and Harrisburg area, the Brew Barons Beer Trail is an interactive experience featuring over 25 breweries and tasting locations. This trail uses modern technology, allowing participants to check in via GPS on their phones and earn prizes as they visit different locations.

(See our article: Brew Barons Beer Trail Beer App Launches)

Lancaster Ale Trail

Stretching from Bird-In-Hand to Hershey, this trail highlights 22 breweries and distilleries, offering a mix of urban and rural brewing experiences. It captures the essence of Lancaster County’s craft beer scene, from downtown microbreweries to farmhouse ales.

The Culture of Craft Beer in Central PA

The craft beer scene in Central Pennsylvania is more than just about the beverages; it’s a culture that has become deeply ingrained in the local community. This culture is characterized by several key aspects:

Community Engagement

Many breweries in Central PA serve as community hubs, hosting events, supporting local causes, and collaborating with other local businesses. For example, Desperate Times Brewery in Carlisle often partners with local food trucks and artists, creating a vibrant local ecosystem.

Educational Initiatives

Breweries like Appalachian Brewing Company offer tours and tasting sessions, educating visitors about the brewing process and beer styles. This focus on education helps cultivate a more knowledgeable and appreciative consumer base. Troegs Independent Brewing also offers tours and has won “Best Tour in the Country” four years in a row, via USA Today.

Seasonal Celebrations

Central PA breweries often align their offerings with the seasons, creating special brews for events like Oktoberfest or releasing summer ales and winter stouts. These seasonal offerings have become eagerly anticipated events for local beer enthusiasts.

Collaboration and Innovation

The spirit of collaboration is strong among Central PA breweries. It’s not uncommon to see breweries working together on special release beers or supporting each other’s events. This collaborative atmosphere fosters innovation and helps elevate the overall quality of craft beer in the region.

Economic Impact

The growth of the craft beer industry has had a significant economic impact on Central Pennsylvania. Breweries have become important employers, often revitalizing abandoned industrial spaces or bringing new life to small town main streets. The industry also supports a network of suppliers, from local farmers growing hops and barley to graphic designers creating eye-catching labels. Moreover, craft beer tourism has become a notable economic driver. Events like beer festivals and the popularity of brewery tours bring visitors to the region, supporting local hotels, restaurants, and other businesses.

Challenges and Future Outlook

Despite its growth and success, the craft beer industry in Central Pennsylvania faces several challenges:

Market Saturation: With the rapid increase in the number of breweries, some worry about market saturation and increased competition.
Distribution Hurdles: Pennsylvania’s complex alcohol distribution laws can make it challenging for smaller breweries to get their products to market.
Quality Control: As the number of breweries increases, maintaining consistent quality across the industry becomes more challenging.
Changing Consumer Preferences: The rise of hard seltzers and other alternative alcoholic beverages presents a potential threat to craft beer’s market share.

However, the outlook for Central PA’s craft beer scene remains largely positive. The industry has shown remarkable resilience and adaptability, particularly in the face of recent global challenges. Many breweries successfully pivoted to takeout and delivery models during the COVID-19 pandemic, demonstrating their ability to innovate in difficult circumstances. Looking ahead, several trends are likely to shape the future of craft beer in Central Pennsylvania:

Sustainability: More breweries are likely to focus on sustainable practices, from sourcing ingredients to packaging and distribution.
Diversity and Inclusion: There’s a growing awareness of the need for greater diversity in brewery ownership and employment, which could lead to new perspectives and innovations in the industry.
Hyper-Local Focus: As consumers increasingly value local products, breweries may double down on using local ingredients and catering to local tastes.
Technology Integration: From online ordering systems to augmented reality experiences, technology is likely to play an increasing role in how breweries operate and interact with customers.

(See our article: Beer Analysts Opinion: What is Wrong with the Craft Beer Industry?)

Conclusion

Central Pennsylvania’s craft beer scene is a vibrant, dynamic industry that reflects the region’s rich history and innovative spirit. From long-established breweries that have shaped the local beer culture for decades to exciting new ventures pushing the boundaries of what craft beer can be, Central PA offers a diverse and exciting landscape for beer enthusiasts. The industry’s focus on quality, community engagement, and local identity has created a unique beer culture that goes beyond just the beverages themselves. Craft breweries have become integral parts of their communities, driving economic growth, fostering tourism, and creating spaces for people to come together. As the industry continues to evolve, facing both challenges and opportunities, one thing remains clear: craft beer has become an essential part of Central Pennsylvania’s cultural and economic fabric. Whether you’re a longtime local or a visitor exploring the region for the first time, the craft breweries of Central PA offer a taste experience that is both deeply rooted in tradition and excitingly innovative. From the historic streets of Harrisburg to the rolling farmlands of Lancaster County, there’s always another unique brew waiting to be discovered in the heart of Pennsylvania.

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A History of St. Boniface Craft Brewing Company

B. Kline — Sun, 05 Jan 2025 22:12:36 +0000

A History of St. Boniface Craft Brewing Company

St. Boniface Craft Brewing Co., located in Ephrata, Pennsylvania, has been a staple of the local craft beer scene since its inception in 2010. The brewery’s journey from humble beginnings to becoming a beloved establishment in Lancaster County is a testament to its commitment to quality and community.

The St. Boniface Craft Brewery

The Early Days

St. Boniface Craft Brewing Co. opened its doors on February 2, 2011, in the Donecker Artworks building on North State Street in Ephrata. Despite initially offering only one beer, Hegemony Stout, the brewery quickly gained popularity among craft beer enthusiasts as Lancaster County’s first production nano brewery.

St. Boniface quickly gained popularity among craft beer enthusiasts despite initially offering only one beer, Hegemony Stout.

The brewery’s humble beginnings can be traced back to 2010 when the business plan was first conceived. Within months, the founders had navigated through planning, construction, and regulatory hurdles to bring their vision to life.

In these early days, St. Boniface operated on a small scale, offering samples and growler fills to eager customers. The Hegemony Stout, which remains a staple of their lineup, was described as an imperial stout with a chocolatey sweetness balanced by roasty notes from dark malts and a slight bitterness from centennial hops.

Despite the limited offerings, craft beer fans flocked to the new establishment, setting the stage for St. Boniface’s future growth and expansion in the vibrant Pennsylvania craft beer scene.

St. Boniface Craft Brewing Company’s logo.

Expansion and Growth

In January 2013, St. Boniface took a significant step forward by moving to its current location on West Main Street in Ephrata1. The new space allowed for growler fills, and by June 2013, the brewery began selling its first pints on-site. This expansion marked the beginning of a new era for St. Boniface, as it could now offer a full taproom experience to its patrons.

Milestones and Innovations

As the brewery grew, so did its offerings and capabilities:

June 2014: Inaugural Bonifest, celebrating St. Boniface’s feast day with beer, food trucks, and music.
Fall 2014: Upgraded from a 3-barrel system to a 15-barrel Premier Stainless Brew system and commissioned their first canning line.
October 2016: Added a kitchen to provide food service alongside their beers.

Political Controversies

In June 2022, St. Boniface Craft Brewing Co. found itself at the center of a heated political debate that significantly impacted its public image and business operations:

The brewery’s Tied House location in Lititz planned to host an event titled “Should We Want An Explicitly Christian State” organized by The Mid Atlantic Reformation Society1.
This decision sparked outrage among community members who accused the organization of being tied to white nationalist and hate speech, particularly concerning their derogatory language towards the LGBTQI+ community1.
Initially, St. Boniface defended their decision, citing Pennsylvania’s Christian roots and arguing for inclusivity of all groups, including Christians.
The brewery later deleted their social media post defending the event, but maintained their stance on hosting it.
This controversy had lasting effects on the business:
- The Tied House location in Lititz closed permanently in July 2024, with some attributing its failure partly to the political backlash.
- Local residents reported avoiding the establishment due to its political associations.
The incident highlighted the challenges businesses face when navigating political issues in a polarized social climate.

This controversy marked a significant turning point for St. Boniface, affecting its reputation and potentially contributing to the eventual sale of the brewery to Pour Man’s Brewing Company in April 2024.

(See: Pour Man’s Brewing Acquires St. Boniface Craft Brewing Company)

St. Boniface Craft Brewing Logo Etched Into a Barrel

Award-Winning Brews

St. Boniface’s commitment to quality has not gone unnoticed. In 2020, their Hegemony Anniversary Reserve won 3rd Place in the Barrel-Aged category at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Beer Competition.

Recent Developments

In a significant turn of events, St. Boniface was acquired by Pour Man’s Brewing Company in May 2024. This acquisition aimed to continue providing the beloved Boniface beers while expanding distribution and establishing the brands deeper in the central PA area. May of 2024 we covered the purchase with the article – Pour Man’s Brewing Acquires St. Boniface Craft Brewing Company.

The Legacy Continues

Today, St. Boniface Craft Brewing Co. remains a cornerstone of the Ephrata community, offering a range of year-round, seasonal, and limited edition beers crafted and served on site5. The brewery continues to honor its namesake, Saint Boniface, the patron saint of brewers, by “laying the axe at the root of the tree of bland beer”. St. Boniface Craft Brewing Co.’s journey from a small storefront to a well-established brewery showcases the power of passion, quality, and community in the craft beer industry. As it moves forward under new ownership, the brewery remains committed to its roots while embracing opportunities for growth and innovation in the vibrant world of craft beer.

As of January 2025, St. Boniface Craft Brewing Co. continues to be a cornerstone of the Ephrata community, now under the ownership of Pour Man’s Brewing Company. The acquisition, which took place in May 2024, has ushered in a new era for the beloved brewery while maintaining its core identity.

Preserving Tradition

Pour Man’s Brewing has committed to preserving the essence of St. Boniface:

The majority of St. Boniface’s popular beers remain in production, with plans to revive some past favorites.
The food menu, praised for its quality, has been retained, with potential for rotating specials in the future.
The Ephrata taproom continues to operate under the St. Boniface name, maintaining its distinct identity.

Expanding Horizons

The acquisition has brought new opportunities for growth:

Combined production capabilities of Pour Man’s and St. Boniface have led to increased distribution across central Pennsylvania.
The merger has allowed for more efficient operations, reducing overhead costs.
New rotating beers are being introduced, adding variety to the existing lineup.

Community Focus

St. Boniface’s deep roots in the community remain a priority:

The brewery continues to host events, carrying on traditions like Bonifest, which began in June 2014.
Both Pour Man’s and St. Boniface taprooms in Ephrata continue to operate, offering distinct experiences to craft beer enthusiasts.

The Future

As St. Boniface Craft Brewing Co. moves forward under new ownership, it remains committed to its founding principles of quality, creativity, and community engagement. The legacy of St. Boniface, the patron saint of brewers, lives on as the brewery continues to “lay the axe at the root of the tree of bland beer”, now with the added resources and vision of Pour Man’s Brewing Company.

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Rumors and Round-Ups (Rumor Mill 5.23.24)

B. Kline — Thu, 23 May 2024 16:45:55 +0000

An anonymous post made in the Breweries in Planning group.

Rumors and Round-Ups (Rumor Mill 5.23.24)

We’re back with another (smaller) rumor mill. This time localized to a singular thing, rather than a more full listing of rumors and round-ups.

(See the previous Rumors and Round-Ups from January 2024.)

Occasionally, we get some information, snippets and things that I feel might be worth posting about, but not sure if they could be a full article on their own, and as I do research and look into things, I don’t have a lot more to go on other than insider business talk.

So this will be an infrequent series I suppose here at the blog, of just “rumors” “possible news” and things that might never come to fruition, might never blossom, etc. Things will be kept track of though.

5.23.24

As you can see with the photo attached to this article, an Anonymous Post was made to the Facebook group “Brewery in Planning” which is an international Facebook group designed for brewers, owners, and other brewery staff that are currently in operation or soon to be operation, or for people looking to possibly open their own brewery and wanting to get some feedback, advice, or just answers to their questions.

The post reads:

Posting for a member who wishes to remain anonymous

We are majority owners of a 7bbl production brewery and restaurant located in York County PA with gross sales of 1.2 million dollars for 2023. Life circumstances have necessitated we relocate and we are seeking to sell our shares by the end of the summer. If you were to purchase our shares, it would come with running the business on a daily basis. Please contact the admin for this page if you are interested in learning more information

Currently, the following is a list of breweries in York County, PA:

Aldus Brewing
AleCraft Brewery
Aviator Brewing
Big Bottom Brewery
Black Cap Brewing
Buon Appetito Ristorante
Collusion Tap Works
Fat Bat Brewing
Gift Horse Brewing
Gunpowder Falls Brewing
Hell in a Bucket Brewery
Lydian Stone Brewing
Mexitaly
Mudhook Brewing
Scrubby’s Craft Brewery
Sign of the Horse Brewing
Something Wicked Brewing
South County Brewing
Staggered Leg Brewery
Stony Run Brewhouse
Vortex Brewing
Warehouse Gourmet Bistro & Brew Pub
Winding Path Brewing

Going back up to the post, the interesting statistics to look at are:

7 BBL System
Production Brewery
1.2 Million Dollars in Gross Sales

The other interesting note is that they are looking to sell their shares so that they can relocate. So they are looking to sell, not close, and the owner(s) are looking to relocate or are already relocating elsewhere. The post doesn’t say if they will be opening a new brewery at their new location (my assumption is that they won’t be since they are selling shares and full production brewery).

We will keep you updated as we get more information. In the meantime, its interesting to speculate on which brewery of those 23 it might be.

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Rumors and Round-Ups (Rumor Mill 1.29.24)

B. Kline — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 15:41:04 +0000

The Rumor Mill – 1.29.24

1.29.24

The Renaissance Faire (Mount Hope) Brewfest is likely not to happen in 2024, and is likely done for good.
Continuing with brewfests – the Lancaster Brewfest which hasn’t happened in several years, is likely also completely done.
But, on the flipside – there will be a brewfest in the Giant Center before a Hershey Bears game sometime in February.
Also, there is going to be a brewfest at Beaver Stadium – State College PA – in May. This is shaping up to be a huge brewfest, with lots of big name East Coast breweries, and will be held on the field.
Ever Grain is looking to turn their purchased Sports City location into their third location, and second facility for brewing. Rumor / news is that they purchased the former sports arena a few years back and want to turn it into a huge venue and facility. This is in Linglestown on Rt. 39 by the Arooga’s and Sheetz. Formerly used for youth soccer as well as the Harrisburg Heat (training and publicity) as well as many other events. (I even played there as a youth.) The building will need a lot of work however.
The Cushwa Brewfest was a big success but undersold expectations. Some notable things too is talk of breweries that will be moving, shipping around, and some that might be having their last big hurrah this year.
Unsubstantiated, but rumor heard was that Prototype Brewery has lost their financial backer, despite looking at several Harrisburg / Central PA locations. Hopefully this gets rectified soon and they find a backer and a location.
Official BBQ and Brewing which was talked about moving from their current Rutherford location to Carlisle (the old Burd’s Nest Brewery) looks to not be making the move.
Big Bottom Brewery in Dillsburg is looking to be opening a second location.
A lot of Central PA breweries are scaling back and are lowering costs and minimizing their brew schedules and amount of different types of beers they will be releasing. More of a truncated schedule for many, and research and development or novelty one off beers will be less frequent and less likely, and more of a “keeping to the core flagship” style.
Troegs Brewing is looking to jump into the 19.2 oz convenience store market with their Graffiti Highway series. Making different variants as the years go by, in an effort to compete with New Belgium’s Voodoo Ranger series and New Trails Broken Heels series.
The cheap quick and grab high-ABV 19.2 oz cans you see at Sheetz, Rutters, WaWa’s, etc, will become more popular and more than just a fad. This is big market share that a lot of breweries are looking to tap into. (See Troegs above.)
This seems to be all for now. If more little rumors, tidbits, and news pops up, we’ll be sure to let everyone know!

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Highway Manor Brewing Temporarily Closed For Remainder of 2023

B. Kline — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 14:48:00 +0000

Highway Manor Only Temporarily Closed

Closed? Permanently Closed? or Temporarily Closed? I guess it all just depends on who you ask. If you ask the owner of the brewery the answer would be “Temporarily Closed”; if you ask Google the answer is “Permanently Closed” and if you ask Facebook it would be “Complicated”.

After our piece – Highway Manor Brewing Has Seemingly Been Closed – was published on October 26th, 2023, PennLive’s writer Sue Gleiter followed up and released her article on October 30th: Brewery in Cumberland County is closed for now.

Unable to get a response myself from Johnnie Compton III (who had previously reached out to me about the opening of Highway Manor – Highway Manor Opening in Camp Hill – as well as to do beer reviews for them); Compton did respond to Gleiter, giving her quotes for her article.

Despite no public announcement of any kind on any social media platform, despite the Google page listings and searches showing a “Permanently Closed” section for the brewery, and despite some really odd and troubling comments by people online, Johnnie Compton III tells Gleiter that Highway Manor Brewing is only temporarily closed, and that he is planning on re – opening in 2024.

Their liquor license as per PLCB ended in December 2022, and Compton is saying that he will be renewing it start of January 2024 and plans to reopen the brewery starting 2024.

Controversy

Firstly, let’s go over again the controversy during COVID. As stated in the previous article – Highway Manor Brewing Has Seemingly Been Closed – Highway Manor Brewing had some “controversy” over signs they had on their door.

On December 27th, 2020; PennLive ran an article discussing how Johnnie Compton III took the sign down; primarily at the urging of his daughter.

In the most recent of pandemic-related controversies, a West Shore brewery owner has taken down a sign that brought allegations of racism to his door.

Johnnie Compton III, owner of Highway Manor Brewery in Camp Hill, said once the COVID-19 regulations hit his business, he and his staff put up “funny signs” to alert customers to their new methods of operation.Controversial sign on central Pa. brewery gone after owner says joke was ‘misconstrued’

The second shut down for restaurants, businesses of the social sort, casinos, etc; was done as a way to curtail problems with COVID – 19 that might arrive during the holiday seasons of Christmas and New Years Eve after Thanksgiving.

Johnnie had stated that he and his staff enjoyed putting up signs on their door, as well as internally during the tumultuous 2020 as a way to bring levity to the time. And with the second shut down, he was ‘agonizing’ over what to put up next when he thought of his “TO GO ONLY – BLAME CHINA” sign; thinking it was funny.

I’m sick of hearing about COVID.Johnnie Compton III – Owner and Head Brewmaster for Highway Manor Brewing

The sign was originally posted on Wednesday, which was the 23rd. Compton stated that only the day of the PennLive article did the sign go viral on social media. (But it seems the sign was both up longer than Wednesday, despite the article and Comtpon saying so, and that it made the rounds of social media sooner than had been stated as well.)

While talking about it with his staff, someone made a joke about the coronavirus coming from China, which Compton said is a simple fact. With that, came their latest sign:

“TO GO ONLY BLAME CHINA” with the taproom’s hours and Compton’s phone number listed alongside it.

While the sign went up on Wednesday, Compton said it was only in the last day or so that the sign began making its rounds on social media and people began complaining about it, with some calling him a racist.

One post viewed by PennLive said the person was trying to support local businesses when they saw the sign. “So ignorant and xenophobic,” the person wrote, adding they would not be returning.

Compton said people have been messaging and calling him, including a woman who called him at 9:30 p.m. Saturday to call him a racist.

In the end, he said he decided to take the sign down.

“People are misinterpreting it, clearly,” Compton said.Controversial sign on central Pa. brewery gone after owner says joke was ‘misconstrued’

Writing controversial signs certainly isn’t new for Compton at the brewery; previously he had written one sign saying: “Wear a mask by order of the Big Bad Wolf.”

For more information on the controversy, you can read the full news article here: Controversial sign on central Pa. brewery gone after owner says joke was ‘misconstrued’ by PennLive.

Comments, Reactions, etc.

After our story was posted and went onto social media, there were numerous remarks, replies, and comments from several people about the brewery. Most of them pretty troubling or at least interesting to say the least. Here is some snippets of some of the comments.

I stopped in a few months ago and the doors were locked and the lights were off.. no mention on FB that they were closed that day. Kinda figured this was coming.
Redditer – Mustang46L

I remember when they were only selling their beers in Philly and NYC. When we asked him why we can’t get it in Harrisburg, he said “Harrisburg isn’t ready for my beer”. Then he proceeded to show his ass during COVID times.

So I am not taking this as a huge loss.
Redditer – Ed5275

Guy has very questionable hygiene with his beer production. Also that manor was more of a crackhouse.
Redditer – clownus

This is my shocked face😐. Johnny has not exactly built up goodwill with anybody, always looks for shortcuts and has gone out of his way to piss off customers. Pretty talented brewer but just a terrible person and businessman.
Redditer – Live_Podcast_Junkie

I went there once last year and actually had a pretty good time with a few good beers and I tried going there earlier this year once and all the lights were off like they were closed at like 8 pm on a Saturday night which I thought was weird but the door was open.. I yelled in asking if they were open but got no response and left. It was definitely interesting.
Redditer

Google says open….. sign on door says open!!!! But closed!! UPDATE YOUR HOURS!!!!!! May actually have good beers ….. but I will never know!!!!! 5pm on a Monday!!!!!
Google Reviewer – Josh Elkins (3 months ago)

I’m confused why a brewery would put themselves in a position to only target a certain percentage of consumers in the area. We do not drink sours so will never visit and that could be the thought of other beer lovers. Just my opinion but it cuts revenue a good bit and that’s bad business. I’m sure the place is creative but as of posting this, the place looks abandoned and there are tons of others around.
Google Reviewer – Amanda McBride (5 months ago)

I really debated putting this review up, but I feel like people need to know about the owners of this establishment. An incident occurred while I was there that they drove their forklift into my unoccupied, legally parked car. They then tried to buy me off (at a discounted price of repairs, of course) and threatened my safety when I reported it to the police and insurance company. This establishment is shady at best. If you want to worry about damage to your vehicles and being threatened by the owners- then this is your place.
Google Reviewer – Lisa Rose (1 year ago)

I went there last Saturday around 1:00 PM and it was a confusing experience. The hours on the building said they were open, the door was unlocked, but no lights were one. There was a Futon mattress on the floor in a side room and no one was around. It looked abandoned, or closed for a while at the least. Not sure if this is closed permanently or what.
Google Reviewer – Matt Hendrick (8 months ago)

Stating its a Temporary Closure

In the PennLive article, Johnnie Compton III tells Sue Gleiter that its just a temporary closure. That he’s currently helping his family’s business – Miracle Steel, Mechanicsburg PA.

Highway Manor Brewing Co. at 2238 Gettysburg Road in Lower Allen Township appears to no longer be in business and is listed on Google as closed, but owner Johnnie Compton III said he decided to take a year off and will reopen in January.

“I was too busy,” Compton said, noting he’s noticed a rash of other breweries closing and many struggling to find enough employees.
Brewery in Cumberland County is closed for now – PennLive

The PennLive article doesn’t give much more information than that quote – which was added in the update to the article (original publish time was October 30th, 11:35 AM, and the updated time was October 30th, 5:53 PM). The updated edit byline states that the article was updated to include his quotes.

The remainder of the article goes on to discuss the start of Highway Manor Brewing, how it got its name, and how Johnnie Compton III got involved in sour beers and brewing.

Currently the business has made no public announcements of any kind about the business itself. Be it closed, temporary closed, or permanently closed. Their social media is still quiet, and their last Facebook post still remains the April 16th one. Their official website is still active, even including their “hours of operation”, with no word on any sort of closure.

For More Articles on Highway Manor Brewing

Highway Manor Brewing Has Seemingly Been Closed
Highway Manor Brewing Temporarily Closed For Remainder of 2023
Brewery Opening: Highway Manor
Brewery Review: Highway Manor
Beer Review: Dreams of Orgonon (Human Robot) (had at Highway Manor Brewery)

For More Information on Highway Manor Brewing

The following comes from Untappd. Highway Manor Brewing is listed as a micro brewery from Camp Hill, PA. They have 54 unique beers and over 27,000 ratings, with a global average rating of 3.69 as of 10.26.23. Their Untappd description is blank.

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The brewery’s location was: 2238 Gettysburg Rd, Camp Hill, PA 17011.

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Grandma SueAnn Helps Review More Pumpkin Beers: 2 out of 3 Ain’t So Bad

AmyMWolfe — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 03:58:13 +0000

Sunday Visit to Grandma SueAnn’s

Within five minutes of arriving at Grandma SueAnn’s house; she smiled and asked if I was ready for pumpkin beer?!

Does a bear sh1t in the woods? Hell, yes, I want a pumpkin beer! I almost launched the food and small baby spoon I was using to feed Scarlet with at my Mom’s head. Instead, I just smiled at her like the wild-eyed maniac that motherhood has turned me into. She was talking about diving back into the pumpkin beer haul from last Sunday.

(Last week Amy got to spend time with her mom – Grandma SueAnn – and they dived into the first part of their pumpkin beer haul: Pumpkin Beer Review with Grandma SueAnn – Abomination Brewing: Forbidden Pumpkin, Greater Good Brewing: Giant Pumpkin, and Pizza Boy Brewing: Sunny Side Up Double Coffee Pumpkin.)

Diving Back Into the Pumpkin Haul

Nightmare on East Elm Street – a Pumpkin Ale – by Conshohocken Brewing Company

I let Grandma SueAnn pick the glassware, so go ahead and peep on the cute bear glass. If you think that is silly just wait until we get to beer #2. Her pick was the Nightmare on East Elm Street, a pumpkin/yam beer, by Conshohoken Brewing Company. This is a 6.66% ABV…wait a sec, was that done on purpose? I see what you did there.

Tamatoa sees what you did there….

NEES has an overall untapped rating of 3.64. It is described as “A seasonal homage to our original brewery in Conshohocken, we bring you Nightmare on East Elm Street Pumpkin Ale. Brewed with honey malt, pumpkin puree, lactose and spices. Nightmare on East Elm Street is pumpkin pie in a glass. This autumn ale is best paired with candy corn.” We both thought that the pumpkin flavor was pretty light and finished as a pilsner. A few on Untapped agree. Maybe one of the other flavors mellowed out the pumpkin flavor? It was a great light beer and went down very smoothly.

An Untappd check-in by a random person on Untappd

Something Something Pumpkin

Something Pumpkin by Eight & Sand Beer Co.

Without hesitation Grandmas SueAnn is popping up to pick out the second beer. Again, I let her pick. It’s fun to watch her read about the beers and get to know which ones she likes and which ones she doesn’t. I love that I get to split beers with my mom, watch my daughter play and watch football at the same time.

Grandma SueAnn arranged this beer photography. I think she’s got a future in it.

That first beer was only a 6.66% ABV but Grandma SueAnn is posing the bears with the beer. I told you to watch out for the pic of beer #2. Aren’t they cute? She picked the Something pumpkin by Eight and Sand. This is a pumpkin/yam beer coming in at 6%. It is described as “Our pumpkin cream ale treats your taste buds to notes of pumpkin pie crust, warm cinnamon, smooth vanilla, and autumn spices.” SP has an overall rating on 3.90 on Untapped.

We both agreed Something Pumpkin is nice and light but filled with flavor at the same time. It has a sweet flavor but not the overly sweet some cream ales can have. Maybe it should have been classified as a cream ale and not a pumpkin/yam beer.

An Untappd review of Something Pumpkin by Eight & Sand Beer Co. by someone on Untappd

Some of us pumpkin lovers don’t settle for subtle fall flavors.

….Some of us being myself and Grandma SueAnn.

Only the best pumpkin, only the most truest of pumpkin flavors for us.

I know you will never believe this, but Grandma SueAnn turned me down to split the 3^rd and final beer of the pumpkin beer stash. She seemed sleepy as Scarlet was keeping her on her toes. Don’t worry, we will add more seasonal beers to the stash.

I’m sure this also won’t be the last time you’ll be seeing Grandma SueAnn reviewing some beers with us here on The Beer Thrillers; so please let us (and by extension her) know if you are enjoying her beer reviews. I am getting a kick out of doing these reviews with her and sharing them on our blog.

Drink More Beer!
Amy

The Pumpkin Haul from Bradford Villa Beer and Soda

SueAnn Beer Reviews

A Beer Review by Grandma SueAnn (Beer Review: Braaaiins! by Spring House Brewing Company)
Grandma SueAnn and More Beer: Beer Reviews of: Zaktoberfest (KCBC – Kings County Brewers Collective) and Devious Imperial Pumpkin (Fegley Brew Works)
Pumpkin Beer Review with Grandma SueAnn – Abomination Brewing: Forbidden Pumpkin, Greater Good Brewing: Giant Pumpkin, and Pizza Boy Brewing: Sunny Side Up Double Coffee Pumpkin
Grandma SueAnn Helps Review More Pumpkin Beers: 2 out of 3 Ain’t So Bad

Pumpkin Beer Reviews

Conshohocken Brewing Company Articles

Multiple Beer Review: Dark Skies (New Trail), Blood Money (Conshohocken Brewing Company), Lost Toys #3 (Wicked Weed), Medora (Wicked Weed)

Eight and Sand Beer Co. Articles

Beer Review: You’ll Shoot Your Eye Out! (Eight and Sand Beer Co)

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Grand Opening of Hemauer Brewing

BKline — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 15:43:59 +0000

Hemauer Brewing is due to finally open on May 1st

Finally after a long arduous journey to get opened, Hemauer Brewing is set for their grand opening on May 1st. It certainly hasn’t been easy, especially with the novel coronavirus / COVID-19 pandemic sweeping the world. Typically its far from easy for the opening of any business, let alone a brewery, (especially in PA it seems at times), least of all during one of the biggest outlier times and affects of our lifetimes (hopefully). For those unfamiliar with Brooks Hemauer and Hemauer Brewing, we featured him in a post before where he discussed the current events: A Brief Message from Brooks Hemauer of Hemauer Brewing Co.

Thankfully that journey comes to an end on Friday, May 1st (2020). And from there, a new journey will begin for head brewer and co-owner Brooks Hemauer as Hemauer Brewing will open in Mechanicsburg. So far Google Maps has not been updated, so you can’t do a direct search for the brewery, but you can plug-in the address: 1010 Wesley Dr Ste 109, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17055.

Map of the area on Google Maps

For those who might not be familiar with Hemauer Brewing, its worth pointing out that Brooks Hemauer has built a strong following as a home brewer even before jumping into the commercial market. He has been a staple of the home brewing community in the Harrisburg area for a while now, going to all kinds of events, competitions, and charities. He has won several competitions, but in his own words: “But the real success to me is when someone tries our beer and a beer festival for the first time and just absolutely loves it. Then comes back for more.” If you have done or gone to any of the beer festivals in the area, you’ve probably seen him at Little Big Beer Festival or Brews and Bacon or one of the other numerous events in the area.

For opening day (May 1st), the beer menu will be bountiful and looks great! The food is being put on hold right now due to the current climate and situation, but when the taproom is fully open there will be a full food menu; for right now the only non-beer items are chips and snacks and craft soda. But don’t let that fool you, there is a huge selection of beer to choose from, and certainly something for everyone. Here is their opening day list:
* Americanization (most likely a version of their American Pale Ale)
* Frank-O-Lin (English Bitter)
* Guy Francois
* Hemauer Helles (Lager)
* Leaner is Meaner (pineapple seltzer)
* Jimpy (Pilsner)
* Lucky Lobsta (NE-IPA)
* McFadden (Irish Red Ale)
* Mickey McFinnigan (Irish Stout)
* Oats-n-Hoes (Oatmeal Stout)
* Quaker Race Trail Stout
* Wild Ways (possibly a variant of their Wild Saison)
And in bottles only: Brett Saison (Farmhouse Ale / Saison)

That is a strong line-up to kick things off with and makes for a fantastic Grand Opening! Stouts, IPAs, Pilsners, Lagers, Saisons, and even Seltzers and Craft Soda for the non-beer people, there is definitely something there for everyone! I got to ask Brooks what styles people can expect from Hemauer Brewing and what his personal favorite styles were, he replied: “We offer a broad style offering trying to appeal to a variety of pallets. There will be traditional, sour, barrel aged, experimental, and seltzers. There isn’t a style per say that I prefer more than the other as long as it’s well received by our guest I’m more than happy to brew it for them.”

From the start Hemauer Brewing will offer curbside, to-go, and online ordering. The preferred method is to call ahead or order online, but you can come inside the store to pick up. If doing so, they remind guests to practice social distancing, wear a mask, and follow safety and health procedures. To order by phone, their number is (717) 477-3002. If ordering online, they have a website specifically for that: https://shop.arryved.com/preOrder?locationId=BKeRyYFD. For more information you can always visit their website: Hemauer Brewing or their Shop Site. Their hours of operation will be:
* Monday – CLOSED
* Tuesday – 11AM – 7:30PM
* Wednesday – 11AM – 7:30PM
* Thursday – 11AM – 7:30PM
* Friday – 11AM – 7:30PM
* Saturday – 11AM – 7:30PM
* Sunday – 11AM – 4PM

To say Brooks Hemauer is excited to finally be open is a bit of an understatement. This has been a goal and a dream for a very long time. Made all the more difficult by the current issues of the world, but finally a dream and goal coming to fruition. He shared a few thoughts about what he’s looking forward to once open: “I guess it would be finally being able to implement all the plans and hard work which has been done for such a long time. All the hard work was worth it to achieve my dream. Also just to see everyone again who have been waiting so patiently all this time once we made the initial announcement that we were starting the brewery. ” It is unfortunate to see them opening on a restricted basis rather than getting to FULLY open, but the realities dictate things go differently. Hemauer is very optimistic, not just on the opening, but for the brewery as a whole.

What were some of the difficulties getting to this point? “First and foremost was the uncertainty of our license. I was 3 days away from contacting the PLCB to schedule our final inspection to receive our license when the forced shut down happened. There was a real fear that all my hard work from the last 3.5 years will be lost and just right before we were available to achieve it. Being members of the Brewers of PA they helped us work with the PLCB to achieve our license to open for business. And also the unknown. How long will the shutdown last? My wife and I are both self employed and how are we going to be able to support our family when we have no source of income. Our staff was just recently hired and all were excited for the taproom to open but then suddenly having to tell them that we will have to wait out the pandemic before we all can get back to work.“

Especially with the coronavirus/COVID-19 and everything that changed because of that?
“One big thing is trying to figure out how to survive when the taproom is closed? Since we are not able to pour draft beer for consumption on site, what means do we have to package beer to go? We purchased a crowler machine and cans which was part of the original plan but not to be implemented until after things died down. We recently purchased a small canning system to offer 16oz cans to go for mixed 4 packs. Now we believe this option will not be available May 1st but as soon as the equipment arrives we will work hard to provide the option.” For more that Brooks had to say about everything, you can check out the blog post we did with him back on March 22nd; ‘A Message From Brooks Hemauer of Hemauer Brewing Co.’

Since I haven’t gotten an opportunity to visit the location and go inside yet, Hemauer was nice enough to send a few pictures of the newest Central PA brewery and tap-room.

Hemauer Brewery Bar Area

The bar area at Hemauer Brewing

As you can see from these two pictures, there is a nice bar and counter area for ordering. Non-register digital pay-screen that is fast, easy, and common in many restaurants (I know Ever Grain Brewing, Troegs Brewing, and Boneshire Brew Works use it). Behind the bar you can see they have a digital list using Untappd on big easy to read screens which should make it nice and simple and easy to pick exactly what beer you want when ordering.

A view of the seating area

Another view of the seating area

The taproom is sparse, Spartan, and with varied and plenty of seating. Different style seats and tables, and plenty of room to move about. I count 12 tables in total; 4 that seat 3, 4 that seat 4, and 4 that seat 2, plus the bar itself. This should provide an intimate atmosphere, and have enough seating and still also feel intimate and personal. The building set-up looks nice and the tables can be moved to change the layout for events and for different seating arrangements. The bar area is nice, pretty, and roomy as well. Overall I really like the setup and look of the brewery and tasting / tap room.

An opening date is set – May 1st, 2020!

This is such good news for Hemauer Brewing, for craft beer lovers and enthusiasts, for the beer community, for the community itself, for the Mechanicsberg area, and for everyone involved. In this time of uncertainty for the industry it is so great to see this brewery finally open and it is such an uplifting event. I know I’ll be stopping out Friday to check them out and order some delicious beer, and I definitely know I’ll be checking them out once all of this craziness subsides and they can fully open their taproom. I can’t wait!

To learn more about Hemauer Brewing and to follow them, you can follow them through these various ways:

Website: Hemauer Brewing Co. Official Site
Facebook: Hemauer Brewing
Instagram: Hemauer Brewing
Twitter: Hemauer Brewing on Twitter

Thank you everyone for taking the time to read this. If you are interested in our blog, you can check us out through our various ways as well:

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We here at The Beer Thrillers would like to thank Brooks Hemauer and Hemauer Brewing Company and wish them a very successful grand opening, and a cheers to their anniversary in a year… and their ten year anniversary in 2030! Cheers Brooks and cheers Hemauer Brewing Company! Good luck!

Thank you everyone for reading, and looking forward to reading your comments after the opening day. And here’s to getting out soon and enjoying a pint together at Hemauer Brewery! Please stay safe, and can’t wait to see you all after this is all over! Cheers!

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-B. Kline

Beer Education: Module Three: Water

BKline — Fri, 10 Apr 2020 17:10:09 +0000

We start off Module Three with an intro video about water by Stijn (Stijn 2). The video is 3:34 long and details how water is used to make beer and how it is an ingredient in beer. It also talks about alkalinity as well as the molecular make up of water (calcium, magnesium, etc.). This is a good first look at what Module Three will be about: Water.

The next page is another video – five minutes – about water quality and how it pertains for commercial brewing. Discussing water ions in particular. The first step is to analyze your water composition. The first thing to do is to get a mineral composition report. The report should minimally include the concentration of sodium, calcium, magnesium, sulfate, chloride bicarbonate as well as the alkalinity of your water supply. The video focuses on the major ions of calcium, magnesium, sodium, sulfate, and chloride. Good brewing water should be ‘moderately hard’. Each of these ions have different properties and affects on the brewing process at different steps and parts of the brewing process.

Moving onto the next page we have a text based page about the various other ions found in water. Iron, zinc, copper, manganese, and nitrate. The following ions should NOT be found in water: arsenic, barium, bromate, cadmium, chromium, cyanide, lead, and mercury. As well as herbicides, insecticides, and other similar solvents and organic killers.

Our next page is another text page; this time based on water hardness. Calcium and magnesium are the primary ions that determine a water’s hardness. If you like formulas and science (and math), this page is chock full of all that goodness for you. It discusses temporary hardness, permanent hardness, and total hardness of the water (complete with formulas for figuring each out).

Next up we have water alkalinity and mash pH. The minerals in your brewing water will have more effect on the mashing process than the water pH. The most important buffer (in your brewing water) is the alkalinity (resulting from the carbonate content). This page contains more formulas and charts and content. The bottom of the page discusses how important mash pH is to your brewing process. The mash pH affects: activity of enzymes, yeast cells, hop extraction rate during boiling, proper protein precipitation, and extraction of tannins.

The next page is a ‘summary’ and contains a massive chart. This is then followed by a quick knowledge check. After this we move (from water ions) to water treatment and the first page is an introduction page.

Different water treatment technologies exist and depending on the source water and final purpose, the following treatment steps might be necessary:

Removal of suspended solids
Removal of dissolved substances
Reduction of residual alkalinity
Removal of dissolved solids
Removal of organic contaminants
Removal of dissolved gasses
Removal of microorganisms

Moving onto the next unit, we have suspended solids – filtration. This is the process of removing fine particles in the water; filtrating and extracting them out of the water to keep it pure for brewing. Next up is dissolved substances – oxidation / precipitation. Iron and manganese are not only bad for beer flavors (giving you off flavors and off colors), it can also damage brewing equipment. You can remove them through aeration (oxidation) or by binding them to phosphates. The next page is about residual alkalinity – ion exchange and is a smaller page but with two pull-down tabs.

Continuing on we come to dissolved solids – reverse osmosis. Then we get organic contaminants – activated carbon. This is followed up by dissolved gasses – deaeration / degasification. Moving on to more topics in this group we have microorganisms – disinfection. And to finish out this group of pages we come to the summary. Which of course followed up by a small knowledge quiz.

We now come to a video, an expert clip by Master brewer Hedwig Neven on water usage and waste water treatment. This is a very informative 7:41 minute clip. (I’ve loved the expert clips, they have all been greatly informative.) The next page is a text page – materials to collect – which tells you what to collect for the experiment. This is followed up by a page for verified track members only (calculations for brewing water); luckily these calculations can be found all over the internet or through various homebrewing apps. As usual, this is followed by an overview page. In lieu of doing an assessment for this module, it is instead an experiment.

The experiment is about finding out about your local water, by comparing parameters, and then discussing it on the discussion page. My discussion post:

Harrisburg PA Area
— Via Suez: (4.10.20)

The level of the most important parameters related to brewing water: • Alkalinity: 102 • Effective Hardness: 167 ppm • Calcium: 55 ppm • Chloride: 3 ppm • Magnesium: 6 ppm • Sodium: 3 ppm • Sulfate: 20 ppm • pH: 7.3

The parameters that are out-of-range for brewing water: High pH; calcium on the low side and alkalinity slightly above desired threshold.

Treatment steps: Permanganate to remove chlorine Acid to reduce alkalinity (need to drop to 100). pH is also high, need to reduce based on Braun sheets.

After this, (where the experiment took the place of the assessment) as per usual, its followed up by a feedback and questions page. Clicking next we go to our typical “congratulations” page where it tells us we completed Module Three and that the next module will be done by Stijn S and will be about spices. So join us (and me) as we dive into that next! So stay tuned for Module Four as we continue our beer education series!

Cheers and happy (safe) learning!

-B. Kline

Official BBQ & Burgers: Pizza Boy Secondary Location

BKline — Sat, 30 Nov 2019 15:49:41 +0000

Official BBQ and Burgers, back behind Rutherford Heights, on Lyters Lane

For many locals, they’ve known about Official BBQ and Burgers for a while now. Unfortunately I only found out when Pizza Boy announced they would be using the little unassuming BBQ shack as their secondary location.

And now I feel like I’ve been missing out for quite a while.

You can check out their website, which lists menu, their about information, their services, their catering, as well as the new Pizza Boy beer menu here: Official BBQ and Burgers.

The new Pizza Boy bar at Official BBQ and Burgers (photo provided by their Facebook page)

The new Pizza Boy bar at Official BBQ and Burgers is to the right as you enter with it being the counter for ordering your food as well (and opposite of pick-ups if you ordered your food by phone or to-go). They have twenty taps all set-up for Pizza Boy beer only. There is also a fridge by the entrance for non-alcoholic kid drinks as well as four and six packs of Pizza Boy beers.

Pre-opening day setting up the bar at Official BBQ and Burgers (photo provided by their Facebook page)

The bar counter itself is large and with enough seating that it should provide enough space for just drinkers, there is also a row bar against the wall by the main bar where people can eat and drink as well. Plus their is a moderate sized dining room for families and people to get together and eat and drink.

Official BBQ and Burgers dining room (photo courtesy of their Facebook page)

On a busy night the dining room area will be cramped, but not too severely. When my family arrived roughly 6:30-6:45PM Friday night, the place was well packed, but not too the point of cramping (though we did snag the next-to-last table).

Opening night seemed to have a few hiccups and hitches. By the time we got there, Mac and Cheese and Brisket were sold out. And while in line, they took a phone call that got the remaining pulled pork until they could make more (which ended up taking roughly 25-30 minutes, even though they told us it’d be 15 minutes). But things happen and this can be expected for a “new” opening.

I say “new” because its not their first day, and its not an opening. The Pizza Boy bar located inside Official BBQ and Burgers was new and just going live, but the BBQ shack itself has been around for quite a while. Talking to a few locals/regulars, it seems like they’ve been doing ‘ok’ but never consistently busy or crazy packed; and hopefully the new bar with Pizza Boy’s marquee name will change that for them (it seemed to while we were there, though the place was empty when we left at 8:30PM). (They closed at 9PM).

While waiting for our food, I ordered my (first) drink; which was “Not My Style, But May Rate Anyway”. A delicious NEIPA from Pizza Boy.

Not My Style, But May Rate Anyway by Pizza Boy Brewing Co.

Since I’m doing a ‘brewery’ / ‘secondary location’ / ‘restaurant’ review rather than a beer review, I’ll just give a glossing over details of the beer.

Beer: Not My Style, May Rate Anyway
Brewery: Pizza Boy Brewing Co.
Style: IPA – New England
ABV: 7%
IBU: None Listed
Untappd Write-Up: IPA w/ almond flour, coconut & lemon

This is a very bright yellow beer, with a very distinct hazy juicy IPA taste and feel with a powerful lemon kick to it. Not sure exactly what all the almond flour adds to it, because I don’t exactly taste almond, possibly because of how over-powering the lemon is (definitely in a good way, especially for me because I love lemon). Slight noticeable coconut but it is pretty subtle. A nice sippable beer with no ‘hop bitterness’ and really embodies the New England style IPAs that are more of the craze nowadays.

My Untappd Rating: ****.25
Global Untappd Rating: 3.81 (as of 11.30.19)

Visions of Yesterday by Pizza Boy Brewing Co.

The salad came first, and everyone dug into that. The salad was massive, 5$, and as the menu said “NOT SMALL”. It definitely lived up to that. So while everyone chowed into that, I ordered my second beer which I started sipping just before our full meal came.

Beer: Visions of Yesterday
Brewery: Pizza Boy Brewing Co.
Style: Pale Ale – American
ABV: 5%
IBU: None Listed
Untappd Write-Up: (Blank)

This was a fine, well tasting, clear translucent pale ale. No frills, nothing super crazy going on. No adjuncts, no dry hopping, no late additions, nothing silly. Just a down to earth pale ale that was tasty and went perfectly with pulled pork, angus beef burger, and the green beans.

My Untappd Rating: ***.75
Global Untappd Rating: 3.60 (as of 11.30.19)

Pulled pork, green beans, french fries, wings

For a family of four, we got pulled pork, dozen wings, french fries, the salad, an angus beef burger, and the green beans. My daughters enjoyed trying out the numerous different BBQ sauces that were there, and they enjoyed their cream soda and root beer to drink theirs down, while I enjoyed my beers to wash my food down. The french fries were massive for a side. The wings were good with a smoked spiceyness to them even before putting on the sauces. The pulled pork was delicious. The green beans were absolutely amazing.

Beans, fries, wings, and burger

The food was absolutely phenomenal. I will say as a warning, for a family of four be prepared to drop a decent amount of cash. All told our meal was around the 100$ mark with the beers, the sodas, the food, and the tip. Obviously prices vary on what you order and how much, and the sodas do certainly add up as well as the beers. Most BBQ places are expensive or on the more costly side of things to begin with. And we knew this going in. This is no gripe, just a ‘heads up’ for those with larger families or those living on a budget.

The food is downright amazing though and well worth the costs. The time to receive the food took a while, but we are assuming hiccups with the increased volume of customers. The staff was amazing and downright friendly and talked with the girls and us and were very nice to us the entire time. The building was clean, the bathrooms clean, polished, the locals and regulars all friendly.

The four of us left full (belly aching full), happy, feeling good (especially me with the two beers in me) and with a ton of leftovers (which I am currently picking apart right now). We will definitely be back in the near future and most likely a lot of times after that. Official BBQ and Burgers is only about ten minutes from Hummelstown, two-three minutes from most of Rutherford, five-ten minutes from the outskirts of Harrisburg and fifteen minutes from Harrisburg itself, and fifteen minutes from Hershey and ten minutes from Linglestown. Its kind of ‘out in the middle of nowhere’ but its also an easy accessible drive from everywhere in the near area. Great secondary location for Pizza Boy, and one far closer for those in Hummelstown, Hershey, Linglestown, so this will make a great stop for many. And being so close to other breweries like Boneshire Brew Works, Newfangled Brew Works, Troegs Independent Brewing, Tattered Flag, and Iron Hill (Hershey) it can make for a nice easy stop for a nearby brewery tour. (Its about two minutes from both Newfangled Brew Works and Boneshire Brew Works).

Hopefully you all will stop in and check the place out. I highly recommend checking it out, and not just for the beer. Great food, great beer, great time. BBQ, Beer, Happy. (To go along with Pizza Boy’s other motto of “Pizza. Beer. Happy.”).

Cheers All!

-B. Kline

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