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From left, Audrey Kester, Julia Kester and Tom Kester of Pivo Nova, offer tastings and sell Soul Tone beer at the Sly Fox Bock Fest and Goat Race on May 3. PHOTO/SLY FOX
May 19, 2026

Craft beer lovers jumping on the Soul Tone beer train

Pottstown’s Sly Fox Brewing and Lehigh Valley’s Pivo Nova launch Soul Tone, a craft beer with 2.5% ABV, tapping into the growing low-alcohol market.

Apr 29, 2026

Regional brewers collaborate on lower-alcohol beers

Soul Tone, Sly Fox Brewing, and Pivo Nova collaborate to launch 2.5% abv beers offering flavorful lower-alcohol options in the Lehigh Valley and Philadelphia.

Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant opened recently at the Lehigh Valley Mall in Whitehall. PHOTO/IRON HILL
Sep 25, 2025

Iron Hill Brewery closes all locations, including new Lehigh Valley restaurant

Iron Hill Brewery has closed all locations, including Lehigh Valley and Central PA, with reports indicating the company plans to file for bankruptcy.

Oct 7, 2024

Montgomery County brewery gains marketing grant

Montgomery County’s Double Eagle Malt LLC is among nine research and marketing grant recipients announced by Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding.

May 3, 2022

Growth of craft beer, wine and distilleries leads to new degree at Northampton Community College

The growth of the craft beer, wine and spirits industry has led Northampton Community College to offer a Craft Distillery degree for those interested in a career in the industries. 

May 2, 2022

New craft beer a collaboration of two Reading businesses

Chatty Monks Brewery and Unique Snacks, two Reading craft businesses, have partnered to create Split Face, an Amber Lager featuring a savory hint of pretzel. 

Jan 19, 2022

State agriculture department accepting proposals for wine, beer and cider projects 

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is taking proposals for up to $2 million in funding for projects to increase sales, quality and production of Pennsylvania wine, beer and cider. 

Oct 12, 2021

Yergey Brewing is moving to Main Street, Emmaus

Yergey Brewing, a family run business owned by Jim Yergey and his son Matt, the head brewer, is moving to 235 Main Street, Emmaus.

Apr 21, 2021

Bru Daddy’s wants to see Allentown as beer destination with new restaurant

Located across the street from the PPL Center, the new restaurant, Blended by Bru Daddy’s, will be a departure from the concept of the original brew pub, which is run by father and son, Rich and Kevin Ryan.

Nov 21, 2019

Pa. legislature passes bill to expand tap, tasting room hours

Tasting and tap rooms should soon be able to expand their business hours.

Aug 7, 2019

Bubble or boom? Growth of craft brewing raises questions

Seven Sirens Brewing will be the latest in a burst of micro-breweries in the Lehigh Valley. From Funk to Fegley’s, Bonn Place to Bangor Trust, there is a microbrewery (or two or three) in many local communities. But will the growing supply outpace the demand? And with so many specialty beers, can any beer be special? LVB talked to those on the front line of the local craft brewery scene to fin[...]