Beer, Wine & Spirits
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More Wawa Stores Will Sell Beer in Pennsylvania This Year
Wawa is adding 10 more stores in Pennsylvania that will be seeking a liquor license to sell beer this year, writes Laura Smythe for Philadelphia Business Journal. A store in Hereford, Berks County has applied for a liquor license. Stores in Royersford and Quakertown also have pending beer sales, according to the Pennsylvania Liquor Control…
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Late Hours and a World-Famous Beer Bible: How a Small Local Craft Brewery Survived the Pandemic
Kennett Square’s Grain Craft Bar + Kitchen managed to survive the pandemic, thanks in part to the community’s support, and thrives today as a fun place that welcomes everybody, writes Tara Smith for the Daily Local News. The owners and staff of the small craft brewery are proud of the relaxed vibe that makes the…
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Latest ‘PA Pride’ Series Ale Blends Ingredients From Glen Mills Malthouse
The ‘PA Pride” beer series continues with the introduction of its fifth installment, a Hazy Double Pale Ale created by more than 30 craft breweries in Pennsylvania. The Hazy 8% Double India Pale Ale will be available April 3, writes Pat Ralph for Philly Voice. The series pays tribute to the state’s brewery and agriculture…
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Ship Bottom Brewery Latest to Enter the Swarthmore Bar Scene
When Swathmore opened the taps in 2017 to allow liquor licenses, Swarthmore bars and restaurants were quick to get in line, writes Anatole Shkla for the Swarthmore Phoenix. The Board Table Tavern, Village Vine and the CO-OP all now serve alcohol. The latest Swarthmore bar will be Ship Bottom Brewery, opening later in December on…
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Wassail the Season With New Wawa, 2SP Collaborative Stouts
Wawa and 2SP Brewing Company in Aston continue a tradition of releasing three limited-edition Stouts for the holiday season, writes Hec for wooderice.com. The two Delaware County entities tied in the release with the presentation of a $10,000 check 8 a.m Wednesday morning on WMMR to Philabundance. “It’s always great to partner with our friends…
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Distilling Rye Whiskey Making a Comeback in Pennsylvania
For a generation, no rye whiskey came out of Pennsylvania. Now, more than 20 Pennsylvania distilleries are producing rye. Laura Fields is driving the resurgence, writes Christopher Wink for billypenn.com. The 43-year-old Bucks County native has a passion for whiskey and an underlying goal to improve the commercial viability of small-scale American farming. She founded…
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There’s Room for a Delco Bar or 2 on a List of ‘Best Bars in Philadelphia Region’
In a sea of good bars in the Philadelphia region, there are those that really stand out, and several of them are right here in Delaware County, according to a new list by Philadelphia Magazine. Teresa’s Next Door is one of the best neighborhood bars in the region. Located at 126 North Wayne Avenue in…
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Local Breweries Roll Out Craft Fall Beer for a Cooler Season
It may not seem like it, but we are heading into fall so local breweries have been busy creating seasonal fall beer that is a natural for Oktoberfest and the fall season, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. Light, fruity beers from summer are traded now for a heavier, darker fall beer to match…
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Snoop Dogg ‘Kidnapped’ from Richboro ACME; Police Assure the Public That Someone Will Take the Rap For It
A standup display — depicting a three-foot-tall, bobblehead version of Snoop Dogg — was taken from an ACME in Richboro, Northampton Township. The likeness of the singer, media star, actor, and businessman was transported out in a shopping cart, reports NBC10. The scaled-down version of Snoop (he’s really 6’4”) was part of an advertising campaign…
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Glen Mills Brewery Aids in Memorial Day Beer That Raised $21K for Vets
Veterans across Pennsylvania benefitted from a Memorial Day beer that was partially made in Delaware County, writes Max Bennett for patch.com. The special brew “Adapt and Overcome,” raised $21,349.44 for the Pennsylvania Veterans Foundation. The Foundation provides assistance and support for Pennsylvania veterans and their families. The 5.9 percent ABV IPA was released in the…
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Strange Pennsylvania Liquor Laws Make Buying Alcohol an Adventure
If you are looking to buy beer, wine, or liquor, Pennsylvania’s frustrating and restrictive liquor laws do not make it easy to understand where you need to go, writes Nick Vadala for The Philadelphia Inquirer. This has been true since 1933, when then-Governor Gifford Pinchot established Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board and the state liquor store…
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Wawa and 2SP Brewing Just Made Our Summer a Little Better
A summer beer from Wawa and 2SP Brewing Company in Aston may lure you in on its name alone: The Sunfest Strawberry Lemonade Shandy. The can has a bearded guy surfing on a hoagie. “There’s no better time than now to reunite with our friends at 2SP to provide a perfect summer beverage to our…
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Pennsylvania’s Best Red and White Wines Come From This Delaware County Winery
Penns Woods Winery in Chadds Ford took two of three awards in the 2021 Pennsylvania Sommelier Judgement., writes Leanna Tilitei for Philadelphia Business Journal. It won for producing Pennsylvania’s best red and white wines. The vineyard’s 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve was the top spot for reds. The 2020 Sauvignon Blanc won it for top white…
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Philly Sour Beer Yeast Big Hit Among Local Breweries – and Beyond
Philly Sour, a new beer yeast found in a Philadelphia cemetery and isolated in the brewing sciences lab at the University of the Sciences, is winning accolades from the local beer industry and beyond, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The yeast is being lauded both for the sour flavor it gives the beer,…
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New Guide Provides Roadmap to Delaware County’s Brewpubs and Wineries
Now that restrictions are lifting in the area you are probably thinking about getting out more often. But it might be a little hard to get ideas when word of mouth probably isn’t too helpful right now. So maybe you’re unaware that Delaware County actually has over 20 pubs and wineries in and around the…
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I’ ll Have the Steak! ’s DePaul’s Table in Ardmore Opens
Ardmore lovers of good steak now have another option to choose from when the craving hits – the newly opened Italian steakhouse, DePaul’s Table, writes Laura Smythe for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The steakhouse is the brainchild of restaurant industry veteran Anthony DePaul. His two-decades-long experience in the sector includes time with Starr Restaurants and…
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Glen Mills Malt House Lends a Hand to Make Memorial Day Brew Honoring Vets
A Glen Mills malt house joins 19 other Pennsylvania veteran-owned/operated breweries to create a Memorial Day brew for military veterans, writes Max Bennett for patch.com. Deer Creek Malthouse at 1629 Street Road is providing grain and malt to create “Adapt And Overcome.” The beer is being brewed at 2nd Story Brewing in Philadelphia and GearHouse…
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Never Mind About the Accent. How Come Mare of Easttown Doesn’t Drink Yuengling?
Mare of Easttown has arrived on HBO in all its Delaware County glory, but locals are asking: Why no Yuengling lager? The crime drama with Kate Winslet includes the Delco accent, features Delco scenery, and was created by Brad Ingelsby, an Archbishop Carroll grad with some roots in Delco, writes Dayna Evans for philly.eater.com. Ingelsby…
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