Do you like drinking beer? Do you like seeing your favorite breweries collaborate for a brewfest? Do you like pro wrestling?

….and if the answer is even yes to one of those three – then Brewsgiving is the event for you, and they are going to open a can – of beer – and deliver one hell yea of a brewfest for you.

November 18th, 2023 in Pottsville Pennsylvania will be the returning Schuylkill County Brewfest – also known as Brewsgiving. With twenty breweries teaming up into ten tag teams to collaborate and hope to win the Brewsgiving Tag Titles.

Finally, the Brewsgiving Beer Festival has come back to Pottsville, PA! Use promo code COLLAB to save in tickets!

Saturday, November 18th, get ready to electrify your senses with PRO WRESTLING, CRAFT BEER, and the TAG TEAM COLLABORATION TITLES up for grabs!

If you smell what The Rock is brewing, it’s all about good beer, good vibes, and a whole lot of fun! #BrewsgivingBeerFest#TheRock#TagTeamTitles

Schuylkill County Brew Fest Facebook Post

Brewsgiving Details

The Schuylkill County Brew Fest is a one of a kind brewfest that comes around every year in November. Known as Brewsgiving as its just before Thanksgiving and brings breweries together that wouldn’t normally be collaborating on beers; this event is a great time for everyone – guests, breweries, and pro wrestling fans. Its also one of the few brewfests that will have live pro wrestling at its event.

Each year the Brewsgiving Tag Titles are on the line as breweries team up and fight to see who will be crowned the new Brewsgiving Tag Team Champions. You get to help make that decision when you attend Brewsgiving.

This year, on November 18th, 2023; in Pottsville PA, twenty breweries are getting together in teams of two, to battle it out to see who will be crowned.

From the All Events Page:

Brewsgiving Beer Festival!

Brewsgiving Collab Beer Festival returns to The Humane in 2023! Who, if anyone can dethrone our reigning champions?

What to expect? 20 of some of the best breweries paired up into 10 teams competing for the Brewsgiving Tag Team Championships! This is a smaller, more LIMITED event compared to Skook Brew Fest. We are only selling 250 tickets max!

TICKETS GO ON SALE FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 1ST AT NOON!

LIMITED “Elite Hour” 1-2PM (less than 50 tickets available)
General Admission 2-530pm

live entertainment
pro wrestling
beer, wine, spirits, food and craft vendors!

BREWERY TEAMS

*Current Champions*
Rusty Rail
Seven Sirens

Robin Hood
Fluffy Bunny

Prototype
Wallenpaupack

Pour Man’s
Truth

Zerorday
Noble Stein

Pilger Ruh
Mystic Ways

Michaux
Brothers Kershner

Oakbrook
Stampede

Chatty Monks
Schaylor

Aldus
Fetish*

But there’s more! The top 3 homebrewers from the Skook Fest will be pouring beers too!
Eight Legged
Mission Day
Ramble On

Brewsgiving Beer Festival! – All Events

Tickets

You can purchase tickets for Brewsgiving 2023 here: Big Ticket Events – Brewsgiving 2023. Cost is 45$ for general admission and 60$ for VIP. General Admission is limited to 500 tickets and VIP is limited to 50 tickets.

If you check out the various Facebook pages (Schuylkill County Brewfest, Brewsgiving, Pilger Ruh Brewing, and other participating breweries) you will find discount codes to use when purchasing tickets.

The Schuylkill County Brew Fest proudly presents Brewsgiving: Festival of Friends.

Come out and enjoy a brand new one of a kind beer festival!

LIMITED tickets $45 (under 500 will be sold)

VERY LIMITED VIP tickets $60, 50 people, an hour early.

Tickets go on sale September 1st.

Tickets include glassware and unlimited samples from the breweries.

For this festival the Tag Team Championship Belts!

Keep up to date with us here or on Facebook!

Interested in being a Brewery, Sponsor, or Vendor? Email us at puffspromotions4@gmail.com or counsdaveent@gmail.com

Sponsored by Cousin Dave Entertainment and Pilger Ruh Brewing.

Big Ticket Events – Brewsgiving 2023

Participating Breweries

There is twenty breweries vying for the Brewsgiving Tag Titles. They are set up in tag teams, and worked to collaborate together on the perfect beer to win this year’s Brewsgiving. Here is the full line up of participating breweries and their tag teams:

The Tag Teams

The Tag Teams are:

• Aldus Brewing and Fetish Brewing
• Robin Hood Brewing and Fluffy Bunny Brewing
• Chatty Monks Brewing and Schaylor Brewing
• Oakbrook Brewing and Stampede Barbecue
• Michaux Brewing Company and Brothers Kershner Brewing
• Pilger Ruh Brewing and Mystic Ways Brewing
• Noble Stein Brewing and ZeroDay Brewing
• Pour Man’s Brewing and Truth Brewing
• Prototype Brewery and Wallenpaupack Brewing

And the returning, reigning, Tag Team Champions: Rusty Rail Brewing Company and Seven Sirens Brewing Company.

For More Information

For more information, you can visit these sites:

• Big Event Tickets – Purchase Tickets Here
• All Events – Brewsgiving 2023
• Schuylkill County Brew Fest
• Pilger Ruh Brewing

Our Other Articles

Looking for more articles here on The Beer Thrillers, check out these involving the guys from Pilger Ruh:

• Pilger Ruh Brewing Expanding to Gettysburg
• Brewers and the Industry Look Into 2023 (Tyler Budwash) (Pilger Ruh Brewing, Robin Hood Brewing, etc.)
• Brewer Interview: Tyler Budwash (Pilger Ruh Brewing)
• Pilger Ruh Brewing Needs Your Help

Other brewfest articles, and articles about some of the breweries involved:

• Truth Beer Company Grand Opening – September 3rd
• Lancaster Craft Beerfest Postponed Again
• Ephrata Brewfest (June 25th, 2022)
• Prototype Brewery Invitational
• Cushwa Brewery’s 5th Anniversary Celebration
• Walk to End ALZ at Lost in the Wilds Brewing – September 28th, 2023
• Brewfest for MS
• Raise Your Glass at the Mount Hope Brewfest: A Craft Beer Extravaganza
• Brewfests with Anxiety

Thank You For Reading

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

• MAPS OF BREWERIES

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

You can check out our different directories here: Beer Reviews, Hike Reviews, Book Reviews, Brewery News, Brewery Openings, Brewer Interviews, and Travelogues.

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

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If you would like to reach out to us for product reviews, beer reviews, press release writing, and other media – please contact us at thebeerthrillers@gmail.com. Thank you.

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Craft beer lovers and chocolate enthusiasts alike have reason to rejoice—Yuengling’s Hershey’s Chocolate Porter is back for its fourth year! This iconic collaboration between America’s oldest brewery and the legendary chocolatier has quickly become one of Pennsylvania’s most anticipated seasonal releases.

Whether you’re a loyal fan or a first-timer, here’s everything you need to know about this decadent brew that’s capturing hearts (and taste buds) across the state.

Yuengling’s Hershey Chocolate Porter is Back

What Makes Hershey’s Chocolate Porter Special?

Yuengling’s Hershey’s Chocolate Porter combines the brewery’s nearly 200-year-old Dark Porter recipe with Hershey’s world-famous chocolate. At 4.7% ABV, this American porter boasts a rich blend of Hershey’s chocolate syrup, cocoa powder, and cocoa nibs, creating a flavor profile that’s both smooth and indulgent.

Each sip delivers a balanced experience: roasted malts from Yuengling’s Porter meet the sweet, velvety finish of Hershey’s chocolate. It’s a pairing that feels both nostalgic and innovative—a true crowd-pleaser for beer drinkers and dessert lovers alike.

Yuengling’s Hershey Chocolate Porter (when it was first released, on draft at Boneshire Brew Works)

(See our Beer Review: Hershey’s Chocolate Porter Yuengling Brewery)

Food Pairings to Elevate Your Experience

Wondering what to enjoy with your Hershey’s Chocolate Porter? This versatile beer pairs beautifully with a variety of flavors:

• Chocolate Desserts: Amplify the rich cocoa notes by sipping it alongside brownies, chocolate mousse, or a slice of chocolate cake.
• Barbecue: The porter’s subtle smokiness complements the charred flavors of ribs, pulled pork, or brisket.
• Cheese: For a savory twist, try it with sharp cheddar, creamy brie, or a smoky gouda.

This beer’s versatility makes it a perfect choice for holiday gatherings or cozy nights by the fire.

Where to Find It

As of now, Yuengling’s Hershey’s Chocolate Porter is hitting shelves wherever Yuengling products are sold. Keep an eye out at your local distributor or favorite bar, as this beer tends to fly off the shelves quickly!

Why Yuengling and Hershey Are the Perfect Match

Both Yuengling and Hershey are Pennsylvania icons with deep-rooted histories. Yuengling, based in Pottsville, has been brewing since 1829, making it America’s oldest brewery. Hershey, founded in 1894, is a name synonymous with chocolate worldwide.

This collaboration celebrates the best of Pennsylvania’s craft and culinary traditions, making it more than just a beer—it’s a sip of history.

(See our Beer Review: Hershey’s Chocolate Porter Yuengling Brewery)

Final Thoughts

Yuengling’s Hershey’s Chocolate Porter is more than just a beer; it’s an experience. Whether you’re pairing it with dessert, savoring it at a holiday party, or simply enjoying it on its own, this chocolate porter is a seasonal must-try for beer lovers and chocolate enthusiasts alike.

So grab a bottle (or a six-pack) while you can and treat yourself to a beer that’s as sweet as the partnership behind it. Cheers!

Have you tried Yuengling’s Hershey’s Chocolate Porter? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below, and don’t forget to share this article with fellow beer lovers!

Yuengling and Hershey Release – Yuengling: Hershey’s Chocolate Porter (2023)

Other Yuengling Articles

For more information and other articles on Yuengling here at The Beer Thrillers, you can check out these articles:

• Beer Review: Hershey’s Chocolate Porter (Yuengling Brewery)
• Yuengling – Looks to Go West Into Texas
• Yuengling – Brewed in Texas and Giving Back to Texas
• Yuengling Brewing Introducing New Packaging For Traditional Lager for Keep Texas Beautiful Program
• Book Review: A Woman’s Place is in the Brewhouse – A Forgotten History of Alewives, Brewsters, Witches, and CEOs (Tara Nurin)
• The Top Ten Breweries with the Most Five Star Ratings of 2022
• The Top Ten Craft Beers with the Most Five Star Ratings of 2022
• What is Craft Beer?
• Yuengling Hershey’s Chocolate Porter Returns Just in Time for Fall – A Local Favorite!
• Sipping on Tradition: A Guide to Craft Beer Flagship Beers
• Top 50 Craft Brewing Companies in the United States (2023)
• Top 50 Overall Brewing Companies (2023)
• Yuengling and Hershey’s Chocolate Porter: A Sweet Collaboration Returns for Its Fourth Year
• Yuengling Releases Limited – Edition Lager Camo Cans to Honor Veterans
• Yuengling Announces MLS Partnership with Austin FC
• Yuengling Brewery Becomes the Official Craft Beer of The Kentucky Wildcats
• Exploring the Crafstmanship of Yuengling Brewery
• Yuengling’s Bock Beer is Back
• Yuengling Brewery and Keep America Beautiful Announce 2024 Partnership

About Yuengling: America’s Oldest Brewery®

Yuengling has been brewing in Pottsville, PA since 1829 and now distributes its beloved beers in over 20 states, including the much-loved Traditional Lager, Black & Tan, and seasonal favorites like Oktoberfest. The partnership with Hershey’s showcases Yuengling’s commitment to innovation while celebrating local heritage—a true testament to Pennsylvania’s vibrant brewing and chocolate-making legacy.

Grab a bottle, raise a glass, and toast to fall with this one-of-a-kind chocolate porter.

Thank You For Reading

If you like this article, please check out our other many articles, including news, beer reviews, travelogues, maps, and much much more. We greatly appreciate everyone visiting the site!

Cheers.

Thanks again for reading everyone. Take some time to check out the site, we greatly appreciate it. We have affiliates and sponsors with Pretzels.com and Beer Drop.com, which can save you money on their products if you are interested. Check out our articles on them. Make sure to check out our beer reviews, brewery reviews, Amy’s weekly column, book reviews, hike reviews, and so much more.

As always, thank you everyone for reading! Leave your likes, comments, suggestions, questions, etc, in the comments section. Or use the Feedback – Contact Us – page, and we’ll get right back to you! You can also reach out to us at our direct e-mail address: thebeerthrillers@gmail.com

Thank you for visiting our blog. Please make sure to follow, bookmark, subscribe, and make sure to comment and leave feedback and like the blog posts you read. It will help us to better tailor the blog to you, the readers, likes and make this a better blog for everyone.

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

• MAPS OF BREWERIES

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

You can check out our different directories here: Beer Reviews, Hike Reviews, Book Reviews, Brewery News, Brewery Openings, Brewer Interviews, and Travelogues.

Please be sure to follow us on our social media accounts – Facebook, Facebook Group, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Influence. As well as our brand new Tumblr page. Please be sure to also follow, like, subscribe to the blog here itself to keep updated. We love to hear from you guys, so be sure to leave a comment and let us know what you think!

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

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

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

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

You can also check out our partnership and affiliation with Pretzels.com, where ordering pretzels and using our affiliate code – AFFILIATE CODE IS THEBEERTHRILLERS20 – will help you get wonderful pretzels and help us maintain and keep this blog running. Thank you!

If you would like to reach out to us for product reviews, beer reviews, press release writing, and other media – please contact us at thebeerthrillers@gmail.com. Thank you.

(Thank you for reading. The opinions, thoughts, and expressions of each article posted on The Beer Thrillers represents the author of the content and only themselves. It does not express the opinions, beliefs, or ideas held by The Beer Thrillers or any company in which the author themselves work for. Each piece of written content is written by the creator(s) listed in the authorial section on each article unless otherwise noted. Their opinions, comments, and words on screen do not represent any company in which they work for and / or are affiliated with or any non – profits that they contribute to. Thank you.)

Yuengling Brewery – America’s Oldest Craft Brewery

Yuengling Begins To Take the Market Share From Number One Selling Beer Bud Lite

Yuengling seems poised to claim a new title as “America’s number one,” building on its reputation as the nation’s oldest craft brewery—a distinction that sometimes gets overlooked online. The brewery, based in Pottsville, is reportedly encroaching on the market share of America’s best-selling beer, Bud Light.

A recent Newsweek report highlighted a shift in beer popularity in bars and restaurants, showing Bud Light falling to fourth place in terms of popularity, while Yuengling’s market share has expanded. This shift brings the Pennsylvania-based brewery closer to becoming the top beer in America. Data from Bump Williams Consulting indicates that Bud Light’s market share has increased by 8.1%, whereas Yuengling experienced a substantial 25% growth in market share over the same period, moving it up the ranks among America’s largest breweries.

(See our articles on Top Producers in Beer:

• Top 50 Overall Brewing Companies (2023)

• Top 50 Craft Brewing Companies in the United States (2023)

This shift appears to be influenced by the negative reaction Bud Light has faced since early 2023. The brand has been losing market share following its partnership with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney in March of that year, a move that has been widely covered and critiqued in the media.

Yuengling has somewhat capitalized on Bud Light’s misstep. Following the controversy, Yuengling took a veiled jab at Bud Light on Twitter, highlighting the latter’s connection to Anheuser-Busch, which is owned by a foreign entity. This detail has prompted some consumers to switch to Yuengling, seeking an American-made beer option.

The impact of Yuengling’s rising sales on Pennsylvania’s beer production remains uncertain. While a significant amount of Yuengling beer is produced in their Pottsville facility, the brewery has been expanding its operations beyond Pennsylvania. This includes a brewery in Florida and a new 42,000 square foot facility in the state, alongside a partnership announced in 2020 with Molson Coors to brew beer outside their traditional East Coast market. The full effect of the sales increase on the state’s beer output is still to be determined.

Yuengling’s Hershey Chocolate Porter is Back

Yuengling Hershey’s Chocolate Porter Returns Just in Time for Fall – A Local Favorite!

Pennsylvania beer lovers, rejoice! Yuengling and Hershey’s have teamed up once again to bring back their crowd-pleasing, fan-favorite: Yuengling Hershey’s Chocolate Porter. Now available for a limited time, this rich, chocolatey brew returns to shelves just in time for Halloween and the cooler days of fall. Whether you’re grabbing a 6-pack, a 12-pack, or enjoying it on draft at your favorite local spot, this unique porter is a must-try this season.

(See our Beer Review: Hershey’s Chocolate Porter Yuengling Brewery)

A Historic Collaboration of Two Pennsylvania Icons

The Yuengling Hershey’s Chocolate Porter marked a milestone in 2019, introducing the first collaboration between two legendary Pennsylvania brands, each with over a century of heritage. Yuengling, America’s oldest brewery, and Hershey’s, the name synonymous with chocolate, have come together to create a beer that truly celebrates Pennsylvania’s roots. This special brew has grown in popularity every year, becoming a seasonal staple for fans across the region.

What’s Inside the Brew? A Chocolate Lover’s Dream

Yuengling’s Chocolate Porter brings together their time-honored Dark Brewed Porter recipe with the smooth, rich flavor of Hershey’s chocolate. Clocking in at a drinkable 4.7% ABV, it combines dark roasted malts and caramel notes for a luscious, well-balanced porter that’s sure to satisfy anyone with a sweet tooth. The chocolatey richness makes it perfect for pairing with everything from smoked meats to rich desserts.

Jennifer Yuengling, Vice President of Operations and a 6th-generation family member at Yuengling, shared her excitement: “One of our top priorities is listening to our fans, and we know how much they look forward to this fall-favorite. We’re thrilled to bring it back for those searching for something special in their seasonal beer lineup.”

A Limited-Time Treat for Fall and Winter

With fall festivities underway, Yuengling Hershey’s Chocolate Porter has quickly become a go-to choice for holiday gatherings and cool nights. Only available while supplies last, it’s the kind of seasonal brew that you’ll want to snag sooner rather than later. To find a retailer near you, simply visit the beer locator on Yuengling’s website.

For those planning gatherings or just looking to cozy up with something special, Yuengling Hershey’s Chocolate Porter is a great choice to add to the seasonal beer rotation. With its smooth chocolate profile and Pennsylvania pride, it’s a true standout for craft beer fans.

About Yuengling: America’s Oldest Brewery®

Yuengling has been brewing in Pottsville, PA since 1829 and now distributes its beloved beers in over 20 states, including the much-loved Traditional Lager, Black & Tan, and seasonal favorites like Oktoberfest. The partnership with Hershey’s showcases Yuengling’s commitment to innovation while celebrating local heritage—a true testament to Pennsylvania’s vibrant brewing and chocolate-making legacy.

Grab a bottle, raise a glass, and toast to fall with this one-of-a-kind chocolate porter.

Other Yuengling Articles

For more information and other articles on Yuengling here at The Beer Thrillers, you can check out these articles:

• Beer Review: Hershey’s Chocolate Porter (Yuengling Brewery)
• Yuengling – Looks to Go West Into Texas
• Yuengling – Brewed in Texas and Giving Back to Texas
• Yuengling Brewing Introducing New Packaging For Traditional Lager for Keep Texas Beautiful Program
• Book Review: A Woman’s Place is in the Brewhouse – A Forgotten History of Alewives, Brewsters, Witches, and CEOs (Tara Nurin)
• The Top Ten Breweries with the Most Five Star Ratings of 2022
• The Top Ten Craft Beers with the Most Five Star Ratings of 2022
• What is Craft Beer?
• Yuengling Hershey’s Chocolate Porter Returns Just in Time for Fall – A Local Favorite!
• Sipping on Tradition: A Guide to Craft Beer Flagship Beers
• Top 50 Craft Brewing Companies in the United States (2023)
• Top 50 Overall Brewing Companies (2023)
• Yuengling Releases Limited – Edition Lager Camo Cans to Honor Veterans
• Yuengling Announces MLS Partnership with Austin FC
• Yuengling Brewery Becomes the Official Craft Beer of The Kentucky Wildcats
• Exploring the Crafstmanship of Yuengling Brewery
• Yuengling’s Bock Beer is Back
• Yuengling Brewery and Keep America Beautiful Announce 2024 Partnership

Thank You For Reading

If you like this article, please check out our other many articles, including news, beer reviews, travelogues, maps, and much much more. We greatly appreciate everyone visiting the site!

Cheers.

Thanks again for reading everyone. Take some time to check out the site, we greatly appreciate it. We have affiliates and sponsors with Pretzels.com and Beer Drop.com, which can save you money on their products if you are interested. Check out our articles on them. Make sure to check out our beer reviews, brewery reviews, Amy’s weekly column, book reviews, hike reviews, and so much more.

As always, thank you everyone for reading! Leave your likes, comments, suggestions, questions, etc, in the comments section. Or use the Feedback – Contact Us – page, and we’ll get right back to you! You can also reach out to us at our direct e-mail address: thebeerthrillers@gmail.com

Thank you for visiting our blog. Please make sure to follow, bookmark, subscribe, and make sure to comment and leave feedback and like the blog posts you read. It will help us to better tailor the blog to you, the readers, likes and make this a better blog for everyone.

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

• MAPS OF BREWERIES

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

You can check out our different directories here: Beer Reviews, Hike Reviews, Book Reviews, Brewery News, Brewery Openings, Brewer Interviews, and Travelogues.

Please be sure to follow us on our social media accounts – Facebook, Facebook Group, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Influence. As well as our brand new Tumblr page. Please be sure to also follow, like, subscribe to the blog here itself to keep updated. We love to hear from you guys, so be sure to leave a comment and let us know what you think!

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

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

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

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

You can also check out our partnership and affiliation with Pretzels.com, where ordering pretzels and using our affiliate code – AFFILIATE CODE IS THEBEERTHRILLERS20 – will help you get wonderful pretzels and help us maintain and keep this blog running. Thank you!

If you would like to reach out to us for product reviews, beer reviews, press release writing, and other media – please contact us at thebeerthrillers@gmail.com. Thank you.

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Pilger Ruh Brewing is currently looking for your help. They have finally found the location for their future home, in Pottsville Pennsylvania, they just need your help to get this dream up off the ground and get those taps flowing.

As with any older building, its going to need a lot of renovations, innovations, changes, and modifications to get it turned into a thriving business… let alone a bustling brewery. Which is one of the great thing about craft breweries – turning old buildings into brand new beautiful rustic but modern restaurants and breweries. Look at how Rubber Soul has turned the old police station (borough office building) in Hummelstown into their brewery. Or how Tattered Flag renovated their old building in Middletown. Its a common theme for many breweries; take an old building in a town they like, and renovate and modify it to meet their needs. It preserves the building, gives the brewery a unique look, helps the town, and helps the brewery. Seems like a win all around right?

Right.

So let’s help out Pilger Ruh Brewing get the money they need so they can do the same in Pottsville!

How can you help? Well, its really simple. Similar to a GoFundMe page, they have a indigogo page. You go there, donate what you can, and it all adds up. Want to help Pilger Ruh Brewing out and help them hit their goals and meet their dreams? Click here to donate: Pilger Ruh Brewing IndieGoGo Page.

Why should you help out?

Well…. firstly, you would be helping a brand new brewery start up. You would be helping brewers, community members, friends, and family meet their dreams and achieve their goals. And secondly… you’ll get some perks out of it too!

Some perks include: free t-shirts, hoodies, limited edition glasswear, tickets to conventions, discounts on mug club memberships, getting to name some of their fermenters and tanks, brewing with them, hats, and getting to name some of their beers.

Thats a lot of incentive just right there to help them out.

Want to read their story? (You can go to their IndieGoGo page to read it) or read the following:

“Pilger Ruh Brewing is a new craft brewery coming to Schuylkill County PA! The whole dream started three years ago in the summer of 2017 when owners Tyler Budwash, Anthony Deppen, Conlan Budwash, along with friends Matt and Alex started brewing together.  We quickly joined the beer festival circuit and received great reviews from consumers all over the state.  Our brewery has over 14 years of combined brewing experience and we plan to bring great local beers of all styles to Pottsville PA in 2021!  Co-Owner Tyler has been homebrewing since 2013, started the Schuylkill County Brew Fest, and has been to over 250 different breweries in the US, a graduate of Kutztown University where he has a BA in Political Science.  He currently lives in Schuylkill County with his 2 children and girlfriend Corine.  Co-Owner Anthony Deppen has been homebrewing since 2017, world traveled professional wrestler, currently lives in New Cumberland PA with his wife Cassidy where they are expecting their first child in November 2020.  Head Brewer Conlan Budwash has been the assistant brewer at Snitz Creek the last 4 years, worked at Troegs Brewing Company the last 5 years, lives in Pine Grove, and graduated from the Brew Science course through HACC.

We started this campaign to help raise some money to cover additional renovations to complete our taproom and gain some extra working capital upon opening. (we aren’t asking for a lot).  Getting this brewery off the ground has been financially challenging for us, but we have faith that we can make this work no matter what the situation is. Instead of asking for money outright, we want to offer you a number of different options where you gain something as well.  No matter what you decide to give we are very appreciative of you for that and each and every person that has supported us on this journey.

Our goal is to raise at least $25,000 to complete our renovations (floors, walls, bathrooms, reinforcing the basement etc). As we said earlier, we want to offer you something for helping us.  Some of the perks we have lined up are limited edition glasses, shirts, deals on mug club memberships, naming tanks, brewing with us, exclusive beers, hoodies, hats, free tickets to events ran by us and more!  We set our goal a bit higher than we wanted to, so no matter what amount we reach, ALL proceeds will be going into getting the taproom ready for early next year.

The brewery plans to be very community oriented, which is why we chose to move our operations to Pottsville PA.  We want to bring something new to the area and help it gain more traction and give back to the community as much as we could.  Five years ago there weren’t any actual craft breweries in Schuylkill County, now after we open there will be technically six. Anyone that has had our beers over the last 3.5 years knows what to expect when we open, and that’s quality beers.  Our beers have been speaking for themselves at each and every event and we plan to continue that quality when we open next year.

We are aware that starting a new business comes with a ton of risks, especially when it comes to beer.  I mean we could fail in a year and be gone, but we will not let that happen because we cannot fail and we will not fail.  We chose the not so expensive route for all of our equipment, we bought things that made sense with our budget, not dropping thousands of dollars to look good or buy huge name brands.  This project has been trying to get off the ground  for 2 years now, we were unable to obtain funding from quite some time before we were able to save up a lot of our own money and gain a small SBA loan for our equipment.  Unfortunately COVID19 set up back a few months with getting our plans and permits ready, but we are now ready to go.  We’re very happy to be in the situation we are in now and want to finish up renovations so we can open and start paying back all of our debts.  Every last penny will be going towards the brewery, whether it be our glassware or something as small as a floor mat. 

If our perks aren’t something you’re interested in you can still help.  We would greatly appreciate you sharing our Facebook page and inviting all of your friends to like it.  Give us a Like on Instagram, tell all your friends and family about us, and when we open come say hi!

Thank you!

-Tyler, Tony, and Conlan”

The building’s location is 213 N. Centre Street in Pottsville, PA. They have quite a few renovations they need to do to make the building into a brewery. Namely flooring, walls, reinforcing the basement, drainage, ditches, new bathrooms, etc.

Their current goal is 25,000$. As of posting time (9.23.20 – 10PM) they are up to 3,468$. So there is a ways to go, and every penny will help add up!

You most likely have met, known, or heard of Pilger Ruh Brewing, or the Budwash brothers from the various events and brewfests. They are typically a staple at the Litiz, Mount Hope, Lancaster, and Schukyll Brewfests (they actually run the Schukyll Brewfest). They are also usually seen at Ffej of July, at the Kegs and Eggs at Rotunda, and many other events, brewfests, and charity events. They have been working at Troegs Brewing and Snitz Creek Brewery, behind the scenes things, and as of now, brewing for Snitz Creek. You can also find their own Pilger Ruh beers on tap at the Snitz Creek Annville (the old Funck’s – right next to the Fort Indiantown Gap Cemetery) location.

I’ve gotten to know all three quite well over the years, from different events, from the Central PA Whalerz, from Tyler’s love of the civil war, all three’s love for professional wrestling (Anthony Deppen is actually a professional wrestler – Tony Deppen – who wrestles for promotions such as Ring of Honor [ROH], amongst many others), and their collaborations with Tattered Flag.

They are all a bunch of great dudes, so let’s help them make this happen. The world needs more great beers and more great breweries and brewers. So lets band together and help them out!

You can follow them on their Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

You can read our interview with Tyler Budwash here. Brewer Interview Series: Tyler Budwash.

Some beer reviews of their collaborations:

• Beer Review: Social Distancing
• Beer Review: Should Have Put Him In Custardy
• Beer Review: Abbra Collabra 6-Way Collaboration: Banana Milkshake

So let’s get this done guys! Donate now!

Donation Link: Pilger Ruh Brewing IndieGoGo

Links:

• Pilger Ruh Brewing
• Pilger Ruh Brewing – IndieGoGo – Donations

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