The craft beer industry, long celebrated for its creativity and community-driven ethos, is facing a new challenge in 2025: President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs. These sweeping trade measures, including a universal 10% tariff on imports and targeted levies of up to 25% on steel, aluminum, and goods from Canada and Mexico, have sent shockwaves through the brewing world. For an industry already grappling with shifting consumer preferences and post-pandemic recovery, the tariffs could reshape the landscape of American craft beer. (See our previous article – Trump’s Tariffs, posted November 2024.)

Trump’s Tariffs and How They Might Impact Craft Brewing

The Tariffs Explained

President Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs aim to protect domestic industries by imposing broad import taxes. However, their impact on craft brewing is particularly severe due to the industry’s reliance on imported materials:

• Aluminum Cans: A 25% tariff on imported aluminum directly affects breweries that use cans for packaging. Nearly all cans used by U.S. brewers are sourced internationally, making this tariff a major cost driver

• Steel Kegs: Most steel kegs used in American breweries are manufactured in Germany. The 25% tariff on finished steel products raises keg prices significantly

• Key Ingredients: Canadian barley and malt—essential for many craft beer recipes—are now subject to tariffs. Similarly, fruits like raspberries sourced from Mexico face increased costs

These tariffs come at a time when imports of beer and brewing materials are substantial. In 2024 alone, beer imports to the U.S. totaled $7.5 billion, with Mexico accounting for $6.3 billion of that figure. The ripple effects of these measures are being felt across the supply chain.

Economic Impact on Craft Brewers

The financial strain imposed by these tariffs is already apparent:

1. Rising Costs:

   • Breweries like Port City Brewing in Virginia report that their pilsner malt from Canada—essential to their recipes—is subject to a 25% tariff. Founder Bill Butcher estimates this could raise the price of a six-pack from $12.99 to $18.99

   • Monument City Brewing in Baltimore predicts similar price hikes for their beers due to increased costs for aluminum cans and imported barley

• Profit Margins Under Pressure:

  • Small breweries often operate with tight margins, leaving little room to absorb cost increases. Decisions such as passing costs onto consumers or cutting profitability are becoming unavoidable

  • Some brewers are stockpiling cans or switching packaging methods (e.g., painted cans instead of shrink-wrapped sleeves) to mitigate immediate impacts

• Export Challenges:

  • Canada, the largest foreign market for U.S. craft beer (accounting for 38% of exports), has retaliated with its own tariffs on American goods. Canadian consumers are boycotting U.S. beers, leading importers to cancel order.

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    An Instagram post by Pints and Panels about Tariffs and Alcohol (courtesy of Em Sauter, of Pints and Panels)

Pennsylvania’s Brewing Scene: A Case Study

Pennsylvania has one of the largest craft brewing industries in the U.S., with over 400 breweries contributing significantly to local economies and communities. The state’s brewers are uniquely vulnerable to these tariffs due to their reliance on imported materials.

1. Material Costs:

   • Breweries in Pennsylvania often use imported aluminum cans and Canadian malt, both subject to tariffs. These cost increases could force smaller brewers to raise prices or reduce offerings.

2. Competitive Pressure:

   • Larger breweries like Molson Coors, which source materials domestically, may weather the tariffs better than smaller operations reliant on international supply chain.  Pennsylvania’s independent brewers must innovate or risk losing market share.

• Community Impact:

  • With higher beer prices looming, consumers may opt for cheaper alternatives like hard seltzers or cocktails—a trend already encroaching on craft beer sales. This could hurt local breweries that rely heavily on loyal customer bases.

Broader Industry Challenges

The Liberation Day tariffs exacerbate existing issues within the craft beer sector:

• Changing Consumer Preferences: Millennials and Gen Z are drinking less beer overall, favoring hard seltzers and ready-to-drink cocktails instead

• Post-Pandemic Recovery: Many brewpubs are still struggling to rebound from COVID-19 closures and reduced foot traffic

• Market Saturation: The number of breweries in the U.S. has grown rapidly over the past decade, leading to fierce competition for shelf space and consumer attention

A fun meme about Trump’s Liberation Day Tariffs and IPAs

What Lies Ahead?

Craft brewers are exploring strategies to adapt:

• Localization: Emphasizing local ingredients and branding could help breweries differentiate themselves in a crowded market.

• Innovation: Experimenting with new packaging methods or alternative ingredients may mitigate some tariff-related costs.

• Advocacy: Industry groups like the Brewers Association are lobbying for clarity on tariff rules and potential exemptions for critical brewing materials

For Pennsylvania’s brewers—and craft beer makers nationwide—the coming months will be pivotal in determining whether they can weather this storm or whether these tariffs will fundamentally alter the industry.

Conclusion

Trump’s Liberation Day tariffs have introduced unprecedented challenges for America’s craft beer industry, threatening its affordability and accessibility while squeezing small businesses already operating on razor-thin margins. As brewers grapple with rising costs and shifting consumer dynamics, their resilience will be tested like never before.

For beer lovers across the country—and especially in Pennsylvania—the question remains: How much are we willing to pay for our favorite pint?

There is definitely a lot more to all of this, and it will be unfolding. The Brewer’s Association covered much of this here: Trump Administration Slapping 25% Tariffs on Canned Beer Imports and Empty Can Imports from Across the Globe.

From Perplexity

The “Liberation Day” tariffs announced by President Trump, which include a universal 10% tariff on all imports and additional targeted tariffs on specific goods and countries, are expected to have significant implications for the U.S. craft brewing industry, particularly in states like Pennsylvania.

Impact on Craft Brewing Industry

• Increased Material Costs:

  • The tariffs include a 25% levy on imported steel and aluminum, which are critical for the production of cans and kegs used by breweries. Many craft brewers rely on aluminum cans and steel kegs imported from countries like Germany, meaning these tariffs will raise production costs significantly

• • Breweries that source ingredients such as barley, malt, or fruits from countries subject to reciprocal tariffs (e.g., Mexico) will face higher expenses, further straining their budgets

• Market Challenges:

  • With rising costs, some breweries may reduce their product offerings or shift packaging strategies, such as moving away from aluminum cans altogether. This could limit consumer choices and hurt smaller breweries that lack the resources to adapt quickly

  • Export markets for U.S. beer may also shrink due to retaliatory tariffs from other nations, particularly Canada, which is a major importer of American craft beer. Losing access to this market could be devastating for breweries in Pennsylvania that rely on exports

• Consumer Sentiment:

  • Economic uncertainty stemming from these tariffs may lead to reduced consumer spending on discretionary items like craft beer. This is especially concerning as the industry is already facing challenges from shifting consumer preferences toward hard seltzers and cocktails.

Final Thoughts

The brewing industry is already in trouble, I don’t want to say ‘dire straits’, but it is getting there. Breweries are closing somewhat regularly (some recent examples: Butler Brew Works, IMBib, Bucket Brigade, Gateway, and Little Mutants). The ever growing costs of doing business, let alone a business with so many different and varying costs – such as restaurant costs, brewing costs, distribution costs, etc, etc, etc. The brewing business is also heavily regulated in all aspects, which also have costs. All of these are major factors. Add this to a declining market, and as we’ve been saying “the bubble has definitely burst” on the craft brewing industry. This almost feels like a death knell to many. And I think is why we saw an increase of closures in the past months, in anticipation of it all. With the next generation of drinkers not completely on board with the craft beer industry, the older and tiring out generation settling for hop water, non alcoholics, and other form of alcohols, the industry is certainly shrinking.

One hopes this won’t be a final nail, the coffin being closed. But unfortunately we can’t do anything but ride it out, and find out, and see what time shows us.

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• MAPS OF BREWERIES

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Most Popular Breweries by State as per Perplexity

Taking a look at the most popular brewery in each state can be a bit difficult. But thankfully with AI, we can quick pin down things a bit more succinctly. So I fired up the old Perplexity AI machine, and threw it the commands of “what is the most popular brewery in each state” and then gave it the caveats of using Untappd data, sales data, online mentions, and variables such as website recommendations and such.

And here’s what it gave us:

Most Popular Brewery in Each State as of February 2025

Notes: A few notes I’d like to point out. Wicked Weed Brewing is listed twice – North and South Carolina. Yuengling Brewery is listed for Texas; where they do technically have a brewery production center. And 3 Floyds is also listed twice – Indiana and Virginia.

Sources

• Perplexity AI for creating the list
• Untappd for data purposes
• Reddit: Untappd Most Popular Breweries By State
• Statista: Number of craft beer breweries in the United States, by state 
• Brewer’s Association: State Craft Beer Sales & Production Statistics
• Beer Connoisseur: All 50 States Ranked for Beer
• Alcohol.org: Largest Craft Brewery in Each State
• Brewers Association: Brewers Association Releases Annual Craft Brewing Industry Production Report and Top 50 Producing Craft Brewing Companies
• Business Insider: The best brewery in every state, according to Yelp (and Yelp)
• Beer Advocate: MAP of All 50 States and Breweries Ranked

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• 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.

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As craft beer enthusiasts, we often focus on the latest hop varieties or innovative brewing techniques. However, there’s a less palatable topic brewing in the background that’s affecting our favorite local breweries: tariffs. Let’s dive into how Donald Trump’s trade policies have been shaking up the craft beer world.

Trump’s Tariffs and How They Might Impact Craft Brewing

Aluminum Woes: More Than Just a Can of Trouble

Remember when cans were the hot new thing in craft beer? Well, they still are, but they’re causing headaches for brewers. Trump’s 10% tariff on aluminum has hit the industry hard. It’s not just a drop in the bucket – the Beer Institute estimated a whopping $347 million tax increase on the beer industry due to these tariffs. Take Oskar Blues, for example. This Colorado-based craft brewery pioneer estimated the tariff would cost them an extra $400,000 per year. That’s a lot of potential new brews or taproom upgrades going down the drain!

Squeezing Profits Like a Dry-Hopped IPA

Craft breweries operate on tight margins as it is. With these added costs, they’re feeling the squeeze:

• Many breweries are struggling to pass on these costs to beer lovers (that’s us!).
• Some are having to rethink their growth plans or even consider job cuts.
• Competing with big beer is becoming even tougher, as the giants can more easily absorb these costs.

What’s on Tap for the Future?

As we look ahead, the future for craft breweries under these policies remains uncertain:

• If Trump were to be re-elected, we might see these tariffs stick around or even increase.
• Breweries might have to get creative with cost-cutting, potentially affecting the quality or variety of our favorite brews.
• The industry’s impressive job creation streak could slow down.

Bottom Line: It’s Not All Foam and Games

While we love to focus on the fun side of craft beer, it’s crucial to understand the challenges our local brewers face. These tariffs have effectively canceled out some of the tax benefits craft breweries were enjoying, creating a bitter economic brew. So, the next time you’re sipping on your favorite local IPA or stout, remember the complex world behind that delicious beverage. And maybe, just maybe, consider supporting your local craft breweries a little extra – they might need it more than ever. Cheers to hoping for clearer skies (and cheaper cans) for our craft beer community!

How Trump’s Trade Policies Are Impacting Craft Breweries

(Information, extrapolated using economists, analysts, and Donald Trump’s first term. All information is sourced and cited at the end of the article.)

Donald Trump’s tariffs have had significant implications for craft breweries in the United States:

Impact on Costs

The 10% tariff on aluminum imposed by the Trump administration has directly affected craft breweries’ production costs.

This is particularly impactful because:

• Many craft breweries have increasingly turned to aluminum cans for packaging their beer
• Aluminum is a major input cost for brewers, with cans accounting for a significant portion of packaging

The Beer Institute estimated that the aluminum tariffs resulted in a $347 million tax increase on the beer industry.

Effects on Business Operations

The tariffs have put strain on craft breweries in several ways:

• Reduced profit margins, as breweries often struggle to pass on increased costs to consumers
• Potential job losses across the beer industry
• Limitations on growth and investment in local communities

For example, Oskar Blues brewery estimated the tariff would cost their business an additional $400,000 per year.

Long-term Concerns

Craft brewers face ongoing challenges due to the tariffs:

• Difficulty competing with larger beer brands that can more easily absorb cost increases
• Potential need to cut costs in other areas, such as labor or ingredients
• Concerns about the industry’s ability to continue growing and creating jobs

Future Outlook

If Trump were to be re-elected, craft breweries could expect:

• Continuation or potential increase of existing tariffs on aluminum and steel
• Possible new tariffs that could further impact production costs

The tariffs have effectively negated some of the benefits craft breweries received from tax relief measures, creating a challenging economic environment for the industry.

Sources

• Craft breweries fear Trump’s tariffs will doom the boom (2018)
• How Will Trump’s Tariffs Impact Local Craft Brewers? (2018)
• President Trump’s Aluminum Tariff Would Harm Beer Industry, Stakeholders Say (2018)
• Tariffs and the Industry: Impacts of the Trade War on Wine, Beer & Spirits (Jan. 6th, 2020)
• Issues for craft breweries to watch under another Trump administration (2024)
• How would Trump’s tariffs impact large food & beverage firms? And what about USCMA? (2024)
• What Will Trump’s Tariffs Mean for Businesses? (2024)
• Donald Trump’s Tariffs Would Hit His Own Businesses (2024)
• Trump tariffs threaten billions in British exports (2024)
• Why Economists Hate Donald Trump’s Tariff Plan (2024)

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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.

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 are also now on BlueSky as well, so make sure to check us out there also. We love to hear from you guys, so be sure to leave a comment and let us know what you think!

You can now find us on our Discord Server here: The Beer Thrillers (Discord Server). We’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.

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The Beer Thrillers are a blog that prides itself on writing beer reviews, brewery reviews, travelogues, news (especially local to the Central PA brewery scene), as well as covering other topics of our interests – such as hiking, literature and books, board games, and video games which we sometimes stream with our friends over at Knights of Nostalgia. We are currently listed as #5 on FeedSpot’s “Top 100 Beer Blogs” and #9 on FeedSpot’s “Top 40 Pennsylvania Blogs”. (As of 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!

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As a service and a resource to all of our readers, we are creating a full list of all of the breweries in the United States. Starting with Maine and working geographically we are planning on getting all 50 states done, as well as all territories and districts, as well as a fun map of all of the breweries we personally have been to. We are then planning to combine them all into one large map of all of America.

Who knows, if I’m not completely brain dead by the endeavor afterwards I might do Canada and Mexico as well, and then work our way through other countries.

I’m sure nearly as soon as I get each state done new breweries will open and old ones will close. So I am going to need some help from everyone to keeping these up to date. If you notice any breweries missing or ones that have closed, please let us know. Thank you so very much.

Map of Breweries in Connecticut

The above is a map of breweries in the state of Connecticut. If you know of any missing (or closed) please let us know by leaving a comment, using our CONTACT US page, or e – mailing us directly at thebeerthrillers@gmail.com

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

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

States

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

Territories

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

Districts

• Washington D.C.

Fun Maps

• Map of all Breweries that The Beer Thrillers have visited.

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The World Cup Game

The US has advanced to the Knockout Stage and made it to the Round of 16 with Christian Pulisic’s amazing goal against Iran. And you want to watch it in your favorite way – at breweries, with a delicious craft beer in hand, cheering it on with all of your friends, families, and early morning drunk strangers – right?

Well you are certainly in luck! There is a ton of great breweries opening early just for the game! In the Central PA area we alone have several (Boneshire Brew Works, The Englewood Brewery, Tattered Flag Brewery, Rubber Soul Brewing, etc.). In the areas we travel regularly for breweries (we being The Beer Thrillers; Ben, Amy, Josh, Drew, etc.) there is over a hundred different breweries that will be opened. So we are going to help you out and provide a list for you! We’ll break it down to mainly just Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, and Delaware (with a few Virginia breweries we’ve been to as well). This list is probably far from complete, and if you are a brewery you can certainly message us and get your name added.

The list will be divided up by state, and then after that alphabetically. I’ll include the town location, a Facebook link or equivalent (Instagram, Untappd, what have you), and a starting time for the brewery. Like I said above, if you don’t see your brewery on the list, by all means go ahead and message us to get added!

Breweries Opening Early For the USA vs Netherlands World Cup Game

Pennsylvania

• 412 Brewing – Pittsburgh – 9:30AM
• Altered Genius – Ambridge – 9:45AM
• Animated Brewing – Parkesburg – 8:45AM
• Arboretum Trail Brewing – Pittsburgh – 10AM
• Artifact Brewing – Hatboro
• Artifice Ales – Manheim
• Attic Brewing – Philadelphia
• Axemann Brewery – Bellefonte – 9:30AM
• Black Forest Brewing – Ephrata
• Blueprint Brewing – Harleysville
• Bonafide Beer – Pittsburgh
• Boneshire Brew Works – Rutherford / Harrisburg – 10AM
• Brothers Kershner Brewery – Skippack
• Collusion Tap Works – Lititz
• Compass Mill Tap House – Lititz
• Dancing Gnome Brewing – Pittsburgh
• Dock Street Brewery – Philadelphia
• Eleventh Hour Brewing – Pittsburgh
• The Englewood Brewery – Hummelstown – 9AM
• Erie Ale Works – Erie
• Fermata Brewing – Ambridge
• Fourscore Beer Company – Gettysburg – 10AM
• Free Will Brewing – Perkasie
• Full Pint Beer – Warrendale
• Funk Brewing – Elizabethtown – 10AM
• Gearhouse Brewing Company – Chambersburg – 9AM
• Gift Horse Brewing – York
• Grist House – Pittsburgh
• Hop Farm Brewery – Pittsburgh
• Human Robot Beer – Philadelphia
• Human Robot Beer – Jenkintown
• Imprint Beer Company – Hatfield – 9:30AM
• Iron Hill Brewery – Ardmore
• Iron Hill Brewery – Chestnut Hill
• Iron Hill Brewery – Huntingdon Valley
• Iron Hill Brewery – Media
• Iron Hill Brewery – Newtown
• Iron Hill Brewery – North Wales
• Iron Hill Brewery – Philadelphia
• Iron Hill Brewery – Phoenixville
• Iron Hill Brewery – West Chester
• Jack Ryan Brewery – Williamsport
• Liquid Art Brew Stube – Chambersburg
• Locust Lane Craft Brewery – Malvern
• Mad Chef Craft Brewing – East Petersburg – 10AM
• Mastic Trail Brewing Company – Glenshaw
• McCall Collective Brewing – Allentown – 10AM
• Meyers Brewing – Philadelphia
• Neshaminy Creek Brewing – Croyden
• Neshaminy Creek Brewing – Dublin
• Newtown Brewing – Newtown
• Odd Logic Brewing – Bristol – 9:30AM
• Old Thunder Brewing Company – Pittsburgh – 9:30AM
• Our Town Brewery – Lancaster – 9:45AM
• Al’s of Hampden / Pizza Boy Brewing Company – Enola – 10AM
• Raney Cellars Brewing – Millersville – 10AM
• Retriever Brewing Company – Orefield – 10AM
• River Trail Brewing – Marietta
• Rubber Soul Brewing Company – Hummelstown
• Rural City Brewing Company – Reamstown
• ShawneeCraft Brewing – Shawnee (on the Delaware)
• Sherman Street Beer – Allentown – 10AM
• Ship Bottom Brewing – Swarthmore
• Sly Fox Brewing – Pittsburgh
• Sly Fox Brewing – Malvern
• Sly Fox Brewing – Pottstown
• Sly Fox Brewing – Wyomissing
• Spring House Brewing – Lancaster – 9:30AM
• Tattered Flag Brewery and Distillery – Middletown – 10AM
• The Larimer Beer Company – Chester
• The Wake Zone – Tafton
• Trace Brewing – Pittsburgh – 10AM
• Urban Village Brewing – Philadelphia
• Vault Brewing Company Smoke House – Yardley
• Von C Brewing Company – Norristown – 9:30AM
• Voodoo Brewing Company – Houston (PA)
• Voodoo Brewing Company – New Kensington
• Voodoo Brewing Company – North Shore (Pittsburgh Pub)
• Voodoo Brewing Company – State College
• Warwick Farm Brewing Company – Jamison – 9:30AM
• Wissahickon Brewing – Philadelphia – 9:45AM
• Yards Brewing Company – Philadelphia – 9:45AM
• ZeroDay Brewing – Harrisburg – 10AM

New Jersey

• Brix City Brewing Company – Hackensack – 9AM
• Death of the Fox Brewing Company – Clarkesboro – 8AM
• The Alementary – Hackensack – 10AM

Maryland

• Attaboy Beer – Frederick – 9AM
• Burnish Beer Company – Salisbury – 10AM
• Hysteria Brewing Company – Columbia, 10AM
• RAR Brewing – Cambridge – 9AM

Delaware

• Dewey Beer Company – Harbeson – 10AM
• Dewey Beer Company – Rehobeth / Lewes – 10AM
• Mispillion River Brewing Company – Milford – 9AM
• Volunteer Brewing Company – Middletown – 10AM

Virginia

• Rocket Frog Brewing Company – Sterling – 9:45AM

Root Them On!

Be sure to get out there, loud, early, and drink up! The team is going to need all the support they can get! Despite his pelvic contusion, Christian Pulisic is still going to be playing. The USMNT has a tough road in the World Cup. If they (WHEN THEY) get through the Netherlands, they’ll face the winner of Argentina vs. Australia (most likely Argentina) in the round of 8.

See Also

• Pulisic Pilsner – Jackass Brewery
• Beer Review: Pulisic Pilsner (Jackass Brewery)
• Qatar Bans Alcohol Sales Two Days Ahead of World Cup

Brewery News

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

• Other Half Brewing Company Opening Friday 2.18.22 in Philadelphia
• Midwest Coast Brewery Opening
• Brewery Opening: Howling Henry’s (Hummelstown)
• Brewery Opening: Highway Manor (Camp Hill)
• Brewery Opening: Rotunda Brew Pub (Hershey)
• Is JB LoveDraft’s Opening a Brewery?
• Tattered Flag at Hollywood Casino – Grantville – Opening Their 5th Location
• JB LoveDraft’s Grand Opening (Mechanicsburg)
• ZeroDay Opens Their New Tap Room (Harrisburg)
• Victory Brewery Fire and Explosion (Kennett Square)
• Sign of the Horse Brewery is Expanding in Hanover (Taking Over the Old Miscreation Brewery)
• Brewery Tour: Couch Brewery (Pittsburgh)
• Brewery Visit: Mellow Mink (Mechanicsburg)
• A Sneak Peak at the new Rubber Soul Brewery (Hummelstown)
• Rubber Soul Grand Opening (Hummelstown)
• VooDoo Lancaster Closing
• River Bend Hop Farm and Brewery Closes
• Grand Opening of Hemauer Brewing (Mechanicsburg)
• Rally Point Tap Room Opening – Cox Brewing Company – Elizabethtown
• Spigot Brewing Closes
• Full Pint Brewing Closes
• Night Shift Brewing Cancels Expansion
• Mikkeller Brewing NYC Closes Permanently
• Pilger Ruh Brewing Needs Your Help (Pottsville)
• Official BBQ (Pizza Boy Secondary Location) (Rutherford)
• Aslin Beer Co. Now Ships to Pennsylvania
• Boneshire Brew Works to Open Second Taproom in Harrisburg (Harrisburg)
• Aslin Beer Company Confirms Expanding to Pittsburgh
• Rural City Beer Company Coming to Beamstown PA
• Grand Opening of Forest and Main’s New Brewpub
• New Bells-gium – New Belgium Owned Company Buys Bell’s Brewery
• Human Robot Expanding to Jenkintown
• High Road Brewing Company Coming to Camp Hill, Pennsylvania in Summer 2022
• YAH Brewing’s First Can Drop
• RAR Brewing’s Star Wars Can Drop
• Arboretum Trail Brewing Company Opens Their Doors Tomorrow
• Macklin Brewing Company in Development
• Michaux Brewing Company Grand Opening
• Shy Bear Brewing Announces Two New Locations
• Newfangled Brew Works Announces Closure
• Fourscore Beer Company Celebrates Their 3rd Anniversary
• Penn Brewery Announces Sale and Owner’s Retirement
• Voodoo Brewing Company To Open Brewpub on North Shore of Pittsburgh – August 27th
• Truth Beer Company’s Grand Opening
• Sobel’s Obscure Brewery’s Grand New Location and Opening
• Boneshire Brew Works Celebrates 6th Anniversary
• Funk Brewing Company – Elizabethtown Brewery – Fire
• Funk Brewing Company – Elizabethtown Brewery – Fire Update
• Victory Taproom in Kennett Square Re – Opens
• Pour Man’s Brewery Is Moving Their Tap Room
• Qatar Bans Alcohol Sales at World Cup 2022
• Second Sin Brewery Company Celebrates Third Anniversary
• Round Guys Brewing Company’s Brewpub in Lansdale is Getting a Revamp
• Where to Watch the USA vs Netherlands World Cup Game – in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia
• Brewery Openings – Archives

Thanks For Reading

As always everyone, thanks so much for reading! Hope you get out to a great brewery to enjoy the game. It should be a good game! Amy, and I will be watching with little Scarlet Emma, her mom SueAnn, and her uncle Bob.

Lets Go USA!

Cheers All!

-B. Kline

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