• Human Robot Brewing Expanding to South Philadelphia With New Taproom

    Human Robot Brewing Expanding to South Philadelphia With New Taproom

    Human Robot Brewing is soon opening a new taproom in South Philadelphia, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The tasting room will be called Human Robot Súd, and the venue will be the former home of Separatist Beer Project along East Passyunk Avenue, which closed earlier this year. When it opens, the roughly…

  • Urban Village Brewing Explores Different Malt Variations With Audition Pilsner Series

    Urban Village Brewing Explores Different Malt Variations With Audition Pilsner Series

    Urban Village Brewing, a small-batch brewery in Northern Liberties, is exploring different variations of malt with its Audition Pilsner series of beers, writes Emily Kovach for the PA Eats. Urban Village’s founder and co-owner Dave Goldman said that the brewery has been rolling out a different 5% ABV Audition Pilsner for the last several years,…

  • McGillin’s Celebrates Phillies Playoff Run By Reviving its Red Beer

    McGillin’s Celebrates Phillies Playoff Run By Reviving its Red Beer

    As the Philadelphia Phillies sit one win away from a potential second straight trip to the World Series, fans who visit one popular Center City tavern can chug a Red October-inspired beer, writes Franki Rudnesky for Phillyvoice.  McGillin’s Olde Ale House, Philadelphia’s oldest continuously operating tavern, is bringing back its red-dyed beer in celebration of…

  • Phoenixville’s Bluebird Distilling Opens Swanky Second Location in Chestnut Hill

    Phoenixville’s Bluebird Distilling Opens Swanky Second Location in Chestnut Hill

    Phoenixville-based Bluebird Distilling has expanded into Philadelphia with the second location of its all-day cafe and cocktail bar concept Char & Stave recently opening its doors in Chestnut Hill, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new spot is located in the same space where the brand hosted its holiday pop-up late last…

  • Kensington-Based Philadelphia Brewing Company Rebounds from Revenue Loss with Help from the City 

    Kensington-Based Philadelphia Brewing Company Rebounds from Revenue Loss with Help from the City 

    After nearly a year, Philadelphia Brewing Company in Kensington has received a City check for lost revenue, writes John McDevitt for KYW Newsradio.  In September 2022, a Community Life Improvement Program crew that maintains vacant lots across the city accidentally cut down the hops — an essential ingredient in the beers — the brewery had grown. …

  • Northern Liberties Awaits Fall Launch of Future Days Beer by Homebrewing Duo

    Northern Liberties Awaits Fall Launch of Future Days Beer by Homebrewing Duo

    Two longtime homebrewers have a great future ahead of them, as they are set to open a new brewery this Fall in Northern Liberties, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Founders Sean McGuire and Nick Mata are targeting a November launch of Future Days Beer with plans to start brewing a month ahead.…

  • Philadelphia Brew Scene Tops Four USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Beer Categories

    Philadelphia Brew Scene Tops Four USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Beer Categories

    The Philadelphia beer scene had a great showing in this year’s USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, with the city topping four different categories, writes James Powel for Delaware Online. Philadelphia was voted the Best Beer City thanks to its plethora of top-notch beer bars, plenty of craft breweries, and a year-round event calendar. Next…

  • Here Are Some of Best Spots to Enjoy Philadelphia’s Vibrant Craft Beer Scene

    Here Are Some of Best Spots to Enjoy Philadelphia’s Vibrant Craft Beer Scene

    Philadelphia has one of the nation’s most vibrant craft brewery scenes, with over 90 breweries in the Greater Philadelphia area, writes Kyle Green for the Restaurant Clicks. While you will not go wrong visiting any of them, some stand out from the crowd. Brewery ARS located right off of West Passyunk Avenue was born out…

  • Metro Philadelphia Ranked One of World’s Top Beer Destinations for 2023

    Metro Philadelphia Ranked One of World’s Top Beer Destinations for 2023

    Beer, especially craft beer, continues to grow in popularity, and many people are starting to plan their vacations around finding the best destinations where they can fully enjoy a good pint, writes Olivia White for the Vine Pair. Thanks to its continuously expanding brewing scene, this year Philadelphia has found its place on the list…