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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pa. legislature passes bill to expand tap, tasting room hours
Tasting and tap rooms should soon be able to expand their business hours.
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[...]










