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Fund Us! Great Ideas from the Pennsylvania Beer Community
It is no secret that Pennsylvania is flooded with creative start-up breweries. Statewide, lovers of brewing are planning to turn their passion into their work, and often look to the community for support. There are a number of ways to fund a startup, from bank loans to angel investors, but perhaps none is more indicative…
When the TTB says NO but the PLCB says YES: When do you need a COLA for off-premises growler sales?
Simply put, if you are a Pennsylvania brewery and looking to sell your products in growlers or crowlers for off-premises consumption, the answer to the question posed above is ALWAYS! Recently, we have been approached by clients who have been given conflicting information. When inquiring to the TTB about whether or not they need a…
State Senator Sean Wiley Becomes Brewer for a Day
Brewers of Pennsylvania and Lavery Brewing Co. Host Pa. District 49 Legislator HARRISBURG, PA (10.6.16) – The Brewers of Pennsylvania (BOP), the state’s official beer guild, has launched its third Brewer for a Day program, an initiative designed to give state legislators a hands-on insider’s perspective on the brewing process, as well as further educate…
State Representative Kurt Masser Becomes Brewer for a Day
Brewers of Pennsylvania and Old Forge Brewing Host Pa. District 107 Legislator HARRISBURG, PA (10/3/16) – The Brewers of Pennsylvania (BOP), the state’s official beer guild, has launched its second Brewer for a Day program, an initiative designed to give state legislators a hands-on insider’s perspective on the brewing process, as well as further educate…
Sandy Cindrich of Penn Brewery on Honoring Tradition While Making Progress
With the influx of new players into the brewing industry, competition has become increasingly fierce. This battle to create brews that possess curb appeal for both casual drinkers and beer nerds continues to escalate, and it may be most interesting to see how our state’s long-standing breweries handle those changes. One of the most lively…
Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board Announces First License Auction
An interesting part of Pennsylvania’s Act 39 of 2016 (“Act 39”) has finally started to come to fruition. On September 13, 2016, the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (“PLCB”) issued a Press Release regarding the long anticipated auction of the 1,200 restaurant licenses (“R-licenses”) that have expired since 2000, which was enacted into law as part…
10 Great Pennsylvania Beers for Tailgating
With tailgating season upon us, it is only natural to find a few go-to brews for those long days of grilling and game-watching. If you’re looking for sessionable brews with respectable flavor and drinkability, these are our top 10 Pennsylvania picks. 2SP Brewing Company Delco Lager Affectionately referred to as one of its “all weather” beers,…
RAMP Under Act 39 of 2016: Who is Required to Complete Server/Seller Training
As you may be aware, Act 39 of 2016 (“Act 39”) took effect on August 8, 2016, and it brought with it much confusion with regard to the many aspects of the Liquor Code. One area that has brought the most confusion is with Act 39’s new Responsible Alcohol Management Program (“RAMP”) requirements for licensees,…
Jason Lavery of Lavery Brewing Company on Staying Small and Local
The craft brewing world is experiencing a period of huge growth. While that momentum may keep up with large mergers, many breweries are shifting their focus from store shelves to their own physical spaces in order to forge strong, lasting relationships with their local communities. As is seen with breweries such as Victory, a lively footprint…
Top 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Craft Beer
American craft beer has become prevalent in shops everywhere, giving consumers the opportunity to become more educated than ever on the topic. While there is more open access to homebrewing and learning about the brewing process, some common misconceptions still exist surrounding the production and consumption of our favorite beverage. Here are the top 10…
Brewers of Pennsylvania Launch Brewer for the Day Program To Host State Legislators
Senator John Rafferty, District 44, Visits Victory Brewing Company HARRISBURG, PA (8.16.16) – The Brewers of Pennsylvania (BOP), the state’s official beer guild, has launched the Brewer for the Day program, an initiative designed to give state legislators a hands-on insider’s perspective on the brewing process, as well as further educate Pennsylvania Senators and Representatives…
John Stemler of Free Will on Sours, Coolships & Community
Pennsylvania breweries are popping up everywhere, so it’s a happy challenge to create a portfolio to secure a loyal following. With brewers experimenting by creating offbeat styles and using ancient techniques, there is more room for creativity than ever. John Stemler of Free Will Brewing Company in Perkasie blends that creative freedom with his passion for science…
Grilling with Pennsylvania Craft Beer (Recipes Included!)
In the dead heat of summer, there’s nothing better than a refreshing beverage to accompany your grill session and meal. While beer can be nonchalantly added to just about any recipe, here are some of our top recommendations that feature Pennsylvania brews. Recipes, unless noted, are best cooked over medium heat on a charcoal grill….
Brewers of PA Announce Inaugural Brew PA Craft Brewers Festival
CRAFT BEER TASTING, LIVE MUSIC AND BEER COMPETITION TO BE HELD AT CAMELBACK RESORT SEPTEMBER 10 & 11, 2016 Tannersville, Pa. (July 19, 2016) – Craft beer brewers, beer connoisseurs and beginners will unite September 10 and 11, 2016 to mingle, dine, and sample upwards of 250 diverse craft beers at the inaugural BrewPA Craft…
Brewers of Pennsylvania Applauds State’s Malt Beverage Tax Credit
$1.3 Billion Revenue Package Includes Measure to Help All Pennsylvania Craft Brewers Harrisburg, PA (7.18.16) – Pennsylvania Governor, Tom Wolf, recently signed a $1.3 billion revenue package just hours after the legislation became public and passed by the Pennsylvania House and Senate. Part of that package includes a Malt Beverage Tax Credit not to exceed…
Do You Know About House Bill 1690?
It’s a little more than beer spilling out of gas stations. Pennsylvania’s unexplainable alcohol laws have been holding strong for decades, but the first buckle loosened this past month when six packs were made available for sale in gas stations and other previously forbidden locations. Although this has a direct effect on consumers in the…
5 Essentials for Effective Craft Brewery Marketing
Competition remains relatively friendly in craft brewing as breweries battle it out for room in fridges and bars everywhere. Drinking customers pick and choose based on taste, style and countless other factors, but there are some definable ways to understand what makes a person enjoy and buy a beer. These five tips will help you…
Brewers Associations Facilitate the Restoration of Historical Monument
Since 1885, a statue has stood in Reading, Pennsylvania, to commemorate craft brewing pioneer Frederick Lauer. He was born in Germany in 1810, and after his family immigrated to Pennsylvania, he learned the brewing process and became the foreman and accountant of his family’s brewery by the age of 16. His early exposure to the…
BOP Response to PA Governor & PLCB “Freeing the Six Pack”
On Tuesday, May 24th, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf wrote to the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) calling on state regulators to consider allowing gas stations to sell six-packs of beer. The PLCB responded to Governor Tom Wolf’s request by approving nine applications permitting businesses with appropriate protections to sell up to 192 ounces of malt or brewed beverages. The Brewers…
How Brewers Associations Lead the Way for the Craft Beer Industry
Brewers associations across the country are making waves in their communities by uniting brewers and pushing for changes in legislation that will further help the industry’s growth. These groups and guilds lead a charge that is making the craft beer industry a better place for consumers and brewers around the country at large, but more…
BOP Launches Road Trip Tasting Excursion for Summer Beers
With hot temperatures right around the corner, the Brewers of Pennsylvania (BOP), the state’s official brewers guild, has released its list of Summer Beer Suggestions. The beers come from brewers located in all parts of the state, and offer consumers a wide variety sure to excite the taste buds as days and nights heat up….
U.S. Senator Pat Toomey Visits BOP Member & Discusses the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act
On Thursday, May 5th, U.S. Senator, Pat Toomey (Pennsylvania District 15) visited D.G. Yuengling & Son for a tour of Yuengling’s original manufacturing facility in Pottsville, Pa. After the tour, Senator Toomey held a press conference to discuss his co-sponsoring of the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act, an initiative the Brewers of Pennsylvania…
4 Things You Need to Know About the Craft Brewers Conference Hitting Philly Next Week
The Brewers Association is hosting this year’s Craft Brewers Conference at the Convention Center in Philadelphia from May 3–6, and there are countless tap takeovers, collaboration releases and local brewery parties planned throughout the city to surround the main event. With all the reasons to be downtown for this huge beer week, these are the four things you need…
3 Sustainable Pennsylvania Breweries Powered by Eco‐Friendly Efforts
With the growth of demand for craft beer among consumers, breweries have been expanding production rapidly. In the process, many have been implementing sustainable techniques and power sources that have a positive effect on the environment, the consumer and the brewery’s bottom line. These three breweries have notably been producing high quality and differentiated products,…
Meeting of the Malts V – Cheers to a Record Turnout
The Brewers of Pennsylvania (BOP), the state’s official brewers guild, hosted MEETING OF THE MALTS V on March 24 at the Artsquest Center at SteelStacks in Bethlehem, Pa. The event, presented by Wegmans, delivered as promised with a record turnout of over 500 people including representatives from the industry’s most acclaimed breweries, consumers, as well…
Alternatives to Hops
One of the biggest stories in the brewing industry in 2016 is a potential shortage of hops. A worsening drought and unseasonably hot weather in 2015, in both the United States and parts of Europe, has seen a significant decline in the production levels of hops. The extreme heat has caused many plants to wilt…
7 New Pennsylvania Breweries You Need to Know
Breweries are popping up all over Pennsylvania, and there is no shortage of amazing beer flowing from taps in breweries and bars. With established spots, newcomer brewpubs and warehouse breweries continuing to enter the marketplace, competition is growing fiercer by the day. That healthy, friendly competition is making for more experimentation and focus in brewing…
Why You Can’t Miss Meeting of the Malts V
What could be better than attending an event where nationally acclaimed brewers discuss the future of American craft beer? If you answered that the discussion could take place between an epic beer tasting, a four-course dinner and a craft beer fueled after party (not to forget, souvenir craft beer glassware), you should attend the Meeting…
Pennsylvania Craft Brewing: How We’re Thriving and Continuing to Grow
Pennsylvania craft breweries have been big players in the industry for years, but in the past decade, output has tremendously increased. While the entire craft beer industry is experiencing massive growth on the national level, Pennsylvania has become the largest producer of craft beer in the country. As of 2014, according to Brewers Association, Pennsylvania…
Dick Yuengling, Jim Koch & Ken Grossman Headline Meeting of the Malts V
HARRISBURG, PA (3.9.16) – The Brewers of Pennsylvania (BOP), the state’s official brewers guild, is hosting MEETING OF THE MALTS V, the association’s popular annual event that gathers the most acclaimed breweries to discuss the state of the craft beer industry. Meeting of the Malts V, presented by Wegmans, will be unprecedented as it will…
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