Beer, Wine & Spirits
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Fate of Iron Hill’s Beer Stock to be Decided in Bankruptcy
When Iron Hill Brewery abruptly closed all of its locations last month, including those in Chester County, and filed for liquidation bankruptcy, it left the fate of its beer stock uncertain, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. When they shut their doors on Sept. 26, some Iron Hill locations still held inventory, including thousands…
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With Iron Hill Brewery Closed, What Happens to All of That Beer?
There were thousands of dollars in beer left behind when Iron Hill Brewery filed for liquidation bankruptcy and suddenly closed down Sept. 26, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Matt Czapla of Springfield has been shopping around in local Acmes and Giant stores looking for cans of Iron Hill beer. So far, no luck.…
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How 24,000 Guy Fieri’s Tequila Bottles Got Stolen in Elaborate Heist Before Reaching Lansdale
Around 24,000 bottles of Santo Tequila, a special drink by Guy Fieri and his partner, Van Halen frontman Sammy Hagar that was set to launch last year, were stolen before reaching the Lansdale warehouse in an elaborate heist, writes Miguel A. Melendez for Men’s Journal. The operation was orchestrated in Armenia, revealed Fieri during his…
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Stateside Vodka Chooses Center City to Relocate Corporate Headquarters
Stateside Vodka, the maker of Surfside canned cocktails, has chosen to relocate its corporate headquarters to Center City, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Stateside Vodka has signed a new 11-year lease at 1100 Ludlow Street, where it will be taking up 34,200 square feet of the building across the fifth and sixth…
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Three Best Friends and Pennsbury Grads Open New Brewery in Morrisville
Best friends and Pennsbury High School grads Frank Brill, Ken Terry and Rob Staples are getting ready to open RiverTide Brewing in Morrisville in the former Bitchin’ Kitten space, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. “Frank’s a great brewer, Kenny’s great in the kitchen and I run a great front of…
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Summer PLCB Lottery Now Open With $7,500 Weller Millennium Straight Bourbon Among Offerings
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board has opened its summer 2025 limited-release lottery, with the $7,500 Weller Millennium Straight Bourbon among the offerings, writes Sam Ruland for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The lottery offers eligible Pennsylvania residents and licensees a chance to purchase some of the nation’s rarest and most sought-after bourbons and whiskeys. Registration opened Monday…
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Urban Wine Scene Flourishing in Two Philadelphia Neighborhoods
While Pennsylvania has more than 400 wineries, one section of Philadelphia is starting to develop a strong reputation for oenophiles for its urban wine scene, writes Robin Shreeves for Philadelphia Magazine. In Kensington and Fishtown, two new urban wineries have opened in the past few years, while a third is soon-to-open. With them all within…
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Stateside Brands’ Surfside Is Nation’s Fastest-Growing Alcohol Brand
Surfside, a canned iced tea and vodka drink from Philadelphia-based Stateside Brands, is the fastest-growing alcohol brand in the country, writes Chloe Sorvino for Forbes. The idea for the summer’s most popular ready-to-drink spirits beverage came to vodka entrepreneur Matt Quigley after he noticed a lot of discarded bottles of iced tea on the streets…
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This Center City West Cocktail Bar Offers a Popular Drink With Unique Garnish
Long gone are the days when bartenders would only opt to use lemon or olives as garnishes for their cocktails. Travel to many of the bars throughout America’s major cities, you’re bound to find some unique twists, and that includes in Philadelphia, writes Leila Najafi for USA Today. At Andra Hem, a chic Scandinavian-inspired cocktail…
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Triple Bottom Brewing Releases New Beer Supporting Immigrant Rights in Unique Way
Triple Bottom Brewing Company recently unveiled its newest release in a Mexican-style lager that features immigrant rights printed onto the can, writes Kristin Hunt for PhillyVoice. With the new beer, the goal is to help individuals known what to do in the case that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents come knocking on their door.…
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Yards Brewing Collaborates with Two Other Breweries to Increase Production
Yards Brewing Co., which has been a staple in Philadelphia for over 30 years, is partnering with two other breweries to increase its production, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Yards will be partnering with Pennsylvania-based Bald Birds and Connecticut-based Two Roads, respectively, for a new manufacturing collaboration called B3 Beverage Co. The partnership…
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There’s a Secret British Pub in This Media Lawyer’s Office
Adam Barrist is a personal injury lawyer in Media who decided it was time to add a British speakeasy, the Barrister, to his law firm, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “I‘ve always felt like there’s nothing that can’t be cured over a cocktail with somebody,” he said. This actually happened when a Chicago…
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Esquire Lists This Kensington Location Among Best Bars in America
Esquire has released its 2025 list of Best Bars in America, and Meetinghouse in Philadelphia has been named among the best 15 bars in the country, write Jeff Gordinier and The Esquire Editors for the publication. This popular Kensington location first opened its doors in 2023 and has quickly become a place where friends can…
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Top Chester County Breweries to Visit This Summer
Summer is arguably the best season to enjoy a chilled beverage, whether it’s on the beach, poolside, or on a sunny patio, writes Earl Hopkins for The Philadelphia Inquirer. From breweries to beer gardens, Chester County is sprawling with thoughtfully crafted beer. Malvern’s Locust Lane Craft Brewery offers a versatile menu for any beer lover.…
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Philadelphia Recently Welcomed Newest LGBTQ+-Friendly Bar Ahead of Pride Month
The Little Gay Pub, a Washington D.C.-born gay bar, recently opened in Philadelphia, adding to the city’s iconic Gayborhood, writes Bryan Pirolli for Philadelphia Magazine. The new bar is being spearheaded by three friends: Benjamin Gander, Dusty Martinez, and Dito Sevilla. Customers will notice a few local twists at the new establishment. One is a…
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Wissahickon Brewing’s Second Location Brings New Breakfast, Lunch Options to Olde Kensington
Wissahickon Brewing Company in East Falls recently celebrated the opening of its second location, bringing new daily breakfast and lunch options to a neighborhood in Olde Kensington, where it’s been rather light, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The new brewery is open seven days a week from 7 AM to 11 PM during…
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Local Breweries to Release Limited Edition Kevin Bacon-Inspired Beers
Legendary actor and longtime Phoenixville arts supporter Kevin Bacon is releasing a limited-edition beer collection for Philadelphia breweries, writes Kristin Hunt for PhillyVoice. Titled Six Degrees Fermentation, the Kevin Bacon-inspired beer will be available on tap and in six packs across six Philadelphia breweries from May 28 to June 30. The beer itself is a…
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Kensington Cocktail Brand Surfside Relocates Temporarily to Trevose, Builds Nationwide Momentum
Cocktail brand Surfside, from Kensington’s Stateside Distillery, is temporarily relocating its headquarters to a larger space in Trevose as it continues building nationwide momentum, writes Emily Goulet for Philadelphia Magazine. Stateside’s owners, two pairs of brothers — Clement and Zach Pappas, and Matt and Bryan Quigley — originally signed a long-term industrial lease on a…
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