Need an excuse to leave the house? Here are a bunch of cool beer happenings in the Greater Philadelphia area (including two from across the Delaware River!) to help you stay on top of your sipping game, and to stay socialized during the February freeze:
Crowlers at Tria Taproom
Tria Taproom on Walnut Street in Philadelphia is expanding its offerings to include handy carryout Crowlers™. The recyclable, single-use 32-ounce cans offer the perfect way to bring home two pints of your favorite beer on draft at Tria Taproom. All of Tria Taproom’s beers will be available for Crowler™ fills, and the current draft list can be viewed online.
“We’re proud of our diverse, ever-evolving draft list, and with our new Crowlers™, our guests will be able to enjoy rare and exciting beers from top domestic and international breweries to go, as well,” says owner Jon Myerow. “From hard-to-find local offerings to top-notch Belgians – and everything in between – this is a way for guests to ‘shop’ our beer list and bring home their favorites.” 2005 Walnut St., Philadelphia; (215) 557-8277
Coffee Love Art Series at Brewery ARS
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Brewery ARS brings an artistic touch to its somewhat industrial taproom with Diana Balderson’s “Coffee Love” series, taking place throughout the month of February. This collection captures the Balderson’s love of coffee and the simple happiness that a morning cup of joe brings. All of the artwork on exhibit at the brewery is up for sale, so be sure to swing by Brewery ARS for a beer and take home some new décor at the same time! 1927-29 W. Passyunk Ave., Philadelphia; (215) 960-5173
The Hunt Series 2018 Winter/Spring Beer Release from Wyndridge Farm
Wyndridge Farm Brewing is continually updating its brew roster which includes adding new beer varieties to The Hunt Series beer collection. The Hunt Series features both cider and beer, but the beer being released in the latest installment of the series is the Pineapple Orange IPA, which is influenced by head brewer Pete Koelsch’s favorite breakfast beverage: Orange-pineapple juice.
The 7% ABV, 50 IBU Pineapple Orange IPA was double dry hopped with a blend of citrus forward hops along with real orange and pineapple puree. Oats and wheat join the hops and fruit to create a soft and delicate mouth feel reminiscent of a refreshing glass of juice. 885 S. Pleasant Ave., Dallastown; (717) 244-9900
Doylestown Brewing Company R5 Lager in Cans
Doylestown Brewing Company recently announced that one of its most popular year-round brews, the R5 Lager, is about to be released in cans. So, what does this mean for lager-lovers in Doylestown, Philly and beyond? Another sipping option for those who can’t get enough of this lager favorite! The R5 Lager cans are set to be released in mid-March and will be available throughout the Philadelphia area and in New Jersey. Next up in the can availability department: Union St. IPA and If Not Me Then Who Blonde Ale, which will be released in May. 52 E. State St., Doylestown, (215) 340-1414
Crooked Eye Brewery‘s Impressive Live Music Calendar
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Many breweries in the area serve up live music offerings on one or two nights out of the week to add entertainment to their taprooms and provide beer drinkers with another reason to pop in for a pint. Crooked Eye Brewery in Hatboro takes its love of live music and support of local artists to another level with its impressive live music calendar. From 7–10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights, Crooked Eye Brewery is filled with the sounds of live tunes, entertaining patrons as they enjoy their usual favorites and sample the latest seasonals on tap. The types of bands you’ll encounter at Crooked Eye Brewery span the range, from folk to blues to rock and more! 13 E. Montgomery Ave., Hatboro; (267) 803-6925
The Proper Brewing Company Hosts ‘Pints for Pups’ Fundraiser
The Proper Brewing Company in Quakertown is hosting an upcoming fundraising event, “Pints for Pups,” to benefit animal welfare organization, Home At Last Dog Rescue. The event will unfold at the brewery on Thursday, February 22, from 4–11 p.m. And 20% of proceeds from all pints sold that evening will go directly to benefit Home At Last. Additionally, 10% of the proceeds from all other sales that night will be given to the organization, as well. 117 W. Broad St., Quakertown; (267) 490-5168
Shout-Out to Our South Jersey Brewery Friends:
Brinx Jones Brewing Company Now Open for Business in Vineland
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Vineland, New Jersey just acquired Brinx Jones Brewing Company on East Landis Avenue. The brewery is a welcome addition to the town and has received rave reviews since opening its doors a few weeks ago. Brinx Jones’ rotating tap list includes 12 different craft beers, ranging in style from IPAs, to stouts, to Belgian tripels, available by the pint, flight and growler.
Stop in and explore the latest brewery to hit South Jersey! Hours of operation are Thursday, 3–9 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.–10 p.m., and Sunday, noon–7 p.m. (Closed for brewing Monday through Wednesday.) 613 E. Landis Ave., Vineland, NJ, (856) 405-6993
Death of the Fox Brewing Company in Clarksboro Offers Daily Events
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Death of the Fox Brewing Company, located in Clarksboro, New Jersey, is stepping up its brewpub entertainment by organizing events for nearly every day of the week! From live music duos, to Grateful Sunday featuring music by The Grateful Dead all day long, to a romantic Couples Painting Night, the brewery team puts their heads together to create truly unique and much-appreciated events each week. So, peruse the events calendar and start making plans to spend an evening experiencing the ever-evolving event offerings at Death of the Fox Brewing Company. 119 Berkley Rd., Clarksboro, NJ, (856) 599-1655
- Tria Taproom crowler cans photo: Tria Taproom
- Wyndridge Farm Brewing Pineapple Orange IPA photo: Wyndridge Farm Brewing
- Doylestown Brewing Company menu photo: Kristen Kwiatkowski
- Beer pint photo: BigStock
