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All-inclusive local craft beer tasting and brewery tours...

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• Tours depart from and return to 1227 Filbert Street Philadelphia, PA 19107
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Specializing in curating craft beer experiences in many beer-loving cities around the country, City Brew Tours landed in the City of Brotherly Love in 2015.

The all-inclusive tours stop at some of Philadelphia’s and Southern New Jersey’s best breweries, including Dock Street Brewery, Yards Brewing Company and Roy Pitz Barrel House.

On each tour, attendees can sample different beers, learn about the beer-making process, explore behind the scenes at different breweries and more.

The Experience

Nearly a dozen breweries work with City Brew Tours Philadelphia , including Evil Genius Beer Company, Love City Brewing Company and Fishtown Brewpub.

Guests buy tickets online and receive their official itinerary a day or two before their tour in an email, which outlines where to meet the driver and the breweries featured on the tour.

Tours are offered daily and include samples of beer, behind-the-scenes access at multiple breweries, round-trip transportation, and a meal or snack at one of the stops.

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Tour Details

The Original Philly Brew Tour runs on select afternoons, while the After Hours Brew Tour is offered on select evenings. On both of these tours, guests stop at four breweries and can sample up to 16 beers over the course of five hours.

The three-hour-long Sip of Philly Tour is a condensed version of the other tours and makes stops at three breweries, where guests can sample up to 12 beers overall.

Private tours with custom itineraries are available for corporate outings, bachelor/bachelorette parties and other special occasions.

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Join us as we unveil the secrets behind the creation of our beloved brews. Discover the artistry and science that goes into each batch as our expert guides lead you through the intricate process of malting, mashing, boiling, fermenting, and packaging (and sipping!). Whether you're a seasoned beer aficionado or simply curious about the world of brewing, our brewery tour promises an unforgettable experience that's as informative as it is enjoyable. Book your tour today and raise a glass to the art of craft beer!

From Grain to Glass

The Yards brewery tour gives thirsty guests a behind-the-scenes look at how Philly’s Beer is made. You and your friends will learn about the brewing process and hear the Story of Yards, with plenty of comedy along the way.

Tour Details

Mon - Fri: 2pm Sat: 1pm, 2pm, 3pm Sun: 1pm, 2pm

Tour Includes

Beer sample, full 'walk-about' beer, guided tour, and free gift.

Guest Rules

Each individual may book up to 15 people at a time, and each tour allows for a maximum of 15 people bookable in advance. All tour guests must be 21+ years of age with a valid, unexpired ID. Minors and children of any age are not permitted.

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The Best Breweries in Philadelphia to Enjoy a Pint

Philadelphia is one of the most important beer cities in America. That may be a bold claim compared to places like Denver or San Diego, but like the country itself, America’s beer history runs deep in the City of Brotherly Love. These are the best breweries in Philadelphia.

When the country was founded most beer was small batch and brewed in someone’s home or in the local tavern’s cellar. That changed in 1685 when William Frampton built a commercial brewery on the corner of Front and Walnut Streets. The opening was so notable that William Penn included it in letters. And while working on the Declaration of Independence, John Adams took a moment to write to his wife in Boston saying, “I drink no cider, but feast on Philadelphia beer.” Thus, the Philly beer scene was born.

True to these roots, some of the earliest (and best) microbreweries in America were established here, including Dock Street Brewing Co., which was founded in 1985. Pennsylvania is the 2 nd largest beer producing state, with many of those breweries based here in the city.

The latest addition to the beer world from the City of Brotherly Love? The Philly Sour. Yeast found on a tree in Woodland Cemetery is changing the way brewers around the world are making sour beer. The yeast produces both alcohol as well as the lactic acid of sour beers, and is saving breweries time in the process. Owned and marketed by the University of the Sciences, the Philly Sour is taking center stage at beer festivals around the world.

So, whether you love a crisp lager, a full stout, those hop-heavy IPAs, or even the Philly Sour-style, Philadelphia breweries can quench your thirst. Here’s the best breweries in Philadelphia, in alphabetical order:

2SP Brewing Company

Tucked into an unremarkable office park in Delaware County, 2SP Brewing lays down unpretentious brews in a family-friendly taproom. A former Iron Hill brewmaster struck out on his own and this is the result. It’s the perfect spot for pre- or post- Philly Union beer.

The beers are deceptive. At first brush, the all-weather beers are basic and simplistic. The Delco Lager is classic and balanced. Pony Boi is crisp with a light fruit essence. But the deeper you get into the menu, you realize these “basic beers” are the work of a true master craftsman.

The Imperial Stout is legendary and a quintet of IPAs sings of fun summers (without the cheesy gimmicks of other breweries). Add to that a number of seasonal/special releases, including collaborations with Wawa and European heavyweight breweries, and you’ve got one of best breweries in the mid-Atlantic. Location: 120 Concord Rd in Aston.

Attic Brewing Company

If you haven’t noticed, the Germantown neighborhood is one of the most exciting places to be in the city right now. Attic is the first brewery to open in this section of the city. With a focus on small-batch craft beers, social responsibility, and serving the community, they fit right into the neighborhood. Stop by, get lunch from Deke’s Garage Roadhouse BBQ next door, and enjoy a drink.

Many of the beers here have fun or cat themed names. While this adds to the whimsical feel, the beers are anything but. Their West Coast-style IPAs are excellent and they do some of the best Belgian beers in the city. Don’t overlook the Plugstreet Belgian Blonde. Location: 137 W. Berkley Street.

Bald Birds Brewing Company

Despite a long beer history, breweries in Philly haven’t really adopted that ‘lounge all day’ vibe that is so pervasive among microbreweries on the West Coast. Bald Birds is changing that. They are creating the kind of social space that has been missing from a lot of places in the city. While they’ve got a kind of playfully odd name (both owners have a form of hair loss), their beers are anything by simple.

Locally they are best known for their New England IPA-style beers and lots of layered hoppiness. You’ll also find the occasional lager or stout. Location: 970 Rittenhouse Road, Suite 400 in Audubon (on the back of the building facing Adams Avenue) or 220 Shaffer Lane in Jersey Shore, PA. Note: The great location on Main Street in Manayunk has closed.

Hygge is hard to translate, but is generally the Danish concept of a warm, cozy atmosphere and the feelings of contentment that go along with it. Which is exactly the mood that Bar Hygge evokes – from cozy couches and comfort food to craft mixology and their own brews.

This iconic spot in the Fairmount neighborhood seems to be a constantly rotating selection of craft beers that verges on à la minute . Yet, the GÜNTER, their take on the traditional Kölsch, is a mainstay – and is absolutely worth it. While there, consider sampling some of the other seasonals. Location: 1720 Fairmount Ave.

Brewery ARS

The folks at Brewery ARS bring the garage brewery into South Philly. Think home brew kicked up a few notches. They’ve got a half dozen tables inside and a handful of rickety tables outside for your drinking pleasure. Relax and enjoy the traffic on Passyunk Ave while you sip.

While their location may lack ambiance, they put their emphasis on the beer. Their Sweet Trepidation Imperial Stout is arguably one of the best in the city – sweet maple, a hint of chocolate and nut. Their FUMUS Smoked Black Ale punches back and is a radically complex beverage drawing on the Franconian tradition, but becoming something else entirely. Their IPAs are more popular, but also less remarkable. Location:  In South Philly at 1927-29 W Passyunk Ave, and a second location in Fishtown at 2223 Frankford Ave.

Chestnut Hill Brewing Co. and Taproom

The Chestnut Hill Brewing Company is based on the concept of the perfect marriage: pizza and beer. And while there are lots of craft breweries that do both, few do both to the degree of perfection that you find here in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood . This is legit, wood-fired Neapolitan pizza. And it’s amazing.

Pizza not your thing? The brewery is located in the hip Market at the Fareway so you can grab something from one of the other food stalls and enjoy in their small beer garden.

And while their pizza is some of the most remarkable in the city, the modest beer menu (usually 8 on draft) is not something to overlook. Here in this far northwest section of the city, delight your palate with a saison, a corn-based lager, a stout, or a Kolsch. They’ve got lots of inventive options to rock your world. Location: 8221-8231 Germantown Avenue behind the Chestnut Hill Hotel.

Dock Street Brewing Co.

When it comes to Philadelphia craft breweries, there’s Dock Street , and there’s everybody else. This is the place where the revolution began in 1985: the real, first, all-grain microbrewery in Philadelphia. (Boston Brewery had a short-lived Sam Adams Ale House in the city that was founded in 1984 and served craft beers largely brewed elsewhere).

In 2007, the establishment moved into an old firehouse on Baltimore Avenue and the ambiance factor inched up a few notches (which has since closed). Today, Dock Street is a legend. Being led by one of the first female brewery owners in America, they have busted out some exceptional brews and some remarkable pizzas.

Each year, Dock Street cranks out close to 50 different beers, so you’ll never tire of trying them all. Of course, come for the Bohemian Pilsner, the beer that started them off. Dock has also been experimenting with the Philly Sour, calling their version Fera Bestia. Grab a brew and bite of nosh at this Philly original. Brewery tours available at Dock Street South on Saturdays (reservations required). Location: 2118 Washington Avenue in South Philly or at 1229 N. Front Street in Fishtown. Note: the famous West Philly location on 50th Street has closed.

Evil Genius Beer Company

Evil Genius might well be the brainchild of the kid from the movie Big . It’s like someone ripped a couple of guys out of the 1990s, dropped them in the Fishtown neighborhood in 2017, and they didn’t want to grow up. There are video games in the taproom, beers named after pop culture moments (Stacey’s Mom), the music in the taproom is all 1990s, and the menu comes on a Blockbuster VHS video box (remember VHS? and Blockbuster?).

And while there’s a tendency to put Evil Genius in the frat-boy-grows-up column, there’s actually a brilliance to both their marketing…and their beer. Purple Monkey Dishwasher, their version of the chocolate peanut butter porter, is a rich, full-bodied malty brew and is way more sophisticated than the cheesy name would indicate. Of course, the hoppy citrus Stacy’s Mom IPA is extremely well balanced, an instant classic, and one of their most popular beers.

The beer garden at Evil Genius is one of the most popular Instagram spots in the city. You can’t help but snap a selfie with a pint in front of the murals or colorful fence. Beyond the obviously photogenic nature of the garden, it’s also a great space to chill out and socialize with friends. Location: 1727 N. Front Street.

Forest and Main Brewing Co.

There’s great beer and then there is truly exceptional beer. On the unassuming main street in downtown Ambler , Forest and Main have been brewing some of the most sophisticated and beloved beers anywhere.

For years, people from the around the country traveled to the small Victorian house on the corner of Forest and Main for the brewery’s British cask ales and saisons. In late 2020, they moved to expanded digs on Ambler’s Butler Avenue which they call The Pub, but the flow of pilgrims hasn’t subsided. (They don’t serve food at The Pub, but they allow you bring your own from the numerous restaurants on the street – best bets are Melody’s for Asian and El Limon across the street for tacos.) On weekends, they also open up the actual brewery about a mile away and have food trucks.

Pleasant staff and high-quality beer provide the recipe for the best brewery in Philadelphia. There is no equal. Everyone from major media outlets to your favorite beer app have named Forest and Main one of the best breweries in the world. And yet the owners remain true to their small, quirky suburban roots.

The beers change frequently, but the beloved can art and the experimentation are a constant. New beers are announced on social media and people come running to Ambler on new beer release days. Location: The Pub is located at 33 East Butler Avenue in Ambler and the brewery is open on weekends at 241 N. Main St. in Ambler (note: limited street parking at both locations). They also sell at several farmers markets , including the Rittenhouse Square farmers market.

Free Will Brewing

Free Will is a local mainstay on the craft scene. With three locations, there’s never a spot far away in the northwest burbs. Each location has a different, relaxing vibe to sit and enjoy a brew. Free Will Brewing has a broad range of beers, but their IPAs and highly inventive barrel-aged stouts are exceptional. Location: In Peddlers Village at 168 Peddlers Village in Lahaska; 24 West Broad Street in Souderton; or 410 East Walnut Street in Perkasie.

Geronimo Brewing at Lilly’s Jury Room

On a side street from downtown Doylestown, the Geronimo Brewing occupies what is essentially the backroom of Lilly’s Jury Room. It’s a tiny brewery – about a dozen seats and about the same outside in good weather. What they lack in size, they make up for in quality.

Geronimo Brewing also had (their beer recipes are constantly changing) two of the more interesting beers in the area. The Pathfinder Chocolate Porter on nitro is as smooth as drinking milk chocolate without the fake sweetness. But the Wee Heavy is maybe the most remarkable beer I’ve had in years. A smoky malt and a smooth, mellow finish give this punchy 9.2% ABV Scotch Ale lots of flavor and leaves you with a halo. Location: 1 W Court Street in Doylestown.

Human Robot Beer

Located in the old St. Benjamin Brewing Company building, Human Robot has generated a lot of marketing hype in a section of the city that doesn’t get much good news: Kensington. Human Robot is best known for sharing space with Poe’s Sandwich Joint, one of the best sandwich shops in the city and one of the best cheesesteaks in town . When you visit, you’ll notice everyone has a sandwich…there’s good reason for that: it has amazing food.

The beer? There’s human beer and robot beer – a kind of marketing gimmick that seems to make sense to the owners. The bartender said they specialize in pilsners and lagers, with the Czech 10° lager being the best of the bunch. And it is a good pilsner. But some of the other beers are kind of like chemistry experiments. A newer addition to the already crowded Philly beer scene, Human Robot has some potential. Note: they don’t sample, no flights, and children not welcome after 2pm. Location: 1710 N. 5 th Street.

Iron Hill Brewery & Brewpub

The Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant is often discounted by people as nothing more than a glorified restaurant. While they have scratch kitchens and turn out delicious food, they are much more than that. While Iron Hill is among the best brewpubs in Philadelphia, people seem to ignore them because they are a “chain” with multiple locations.

Each Iron Hill location turns out great food…AND good beer…just feet from your table. The tanks you see behind the glass aren’t just for show, so this really is a local brewery. And yes, Iron Hill is the most award-winning brewery east of the Mississippi River. Ignore them at your peril.

What began as a passion for home brewing in 1990 became a real commercial brewery in 1996. While each location has a slightly different vibe, different artwork, and different beer selections, the overall excellence is reflected across all locations.

They are known for their Philly Phavorite, which might as well be the official beer of Philadelphia, as well as their award-winning Pig Iron Porter, a deliciously chocolatey beverage. Iron Hill is also one of the few in the area to dip a toe into the light beer market with their Iron Hill Light Lager. Finally, they also deserve credit for having some of the most interesting beer can art of any brewery. Locations: There are two locations in Philadelphia: 1150 Market Street and 8400 Germantown Avenue. There are an additional 8 locations in the suburbs, including: 60 Greenfield Avenue in Ardmore; 785 Huntingdon Pike in Huntingdon Valley; 30 East State Street in Media; 1460 Bethlehem Pike in North Wales; 2920 S. Eagle Road in Newtown; 130 E. Bridge Street in Phoenixville; 3 West Gay Street in West Chester; and 260 Eagleview Blvd in Exton.

Levante Brewing Co.

Levante Brewing has some of the best beers in the region and are well worth the drive out to Chester County. Their beers have a complexity and many layers of flavors. They are best known for their Cloudy and Cumbersome IPA and Tickle Parts a hazy IPA. Other standouts are the For Fudge Sake, an Double Milk Imperial Stout, and Please Take One (Peanut Butter Cup Stout), a full-flavored Imperial Stout.

The brewery has a rotation of excellent food trucks (tacos, pizza are common, along with a host of more unusual trucks). They also have theme nights with DJs and games. Location: The taproom is located in West Chester at 208 Carter Drive. The Levante Stables brewery location closed in 2022.

Locust Lane Craft Brewery

Tucked into a small corporate office park just off the Main Line, Locust Lane has a very local feel. It seems like everyone here is a regular and they all know each other. There’s a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. The outdoor deck has shade and a nice view of the trees.

The Kolsch and the Belgian Double are both outstanding. Locust Lane also have their own dedicated food truck out front serving pub food favorites. If beer isn’t your thing, check out the distillery next door. Location: 50 Three Tun Road, Suite #4 in Malvern.

Love City Brewing Company

The sprawling Love City brewery with its massive industrial interior and quirky outdoor area is exactly the kind of brewery Philly was waiting for. Featuring both good beer and a great environment (and an excellent rotation of food trucks), this is the new place to relax in the city. The close proximity the Rail Park and all of the cool murals in the neighborhood are a bonus.

They are best known for their flagship Eraserhood IPA, a bold hopsadaiscal beer that defies categories…and expectations. The beer is a riff on the unfortunate nickname for Callowhill: Eraserhood, a spin on David Lynch’s Eraserhead , which was conceived when he lived a few blocks away. Their Love City Lager is often dismissed as being overly approachable, but it is a deliciously malty beverage that is among the best lagers in this lager-loving town. Location: 1023 Hamilton Street.

Mainstay Independent Brewing Company

Located through the double glass doors at Craft Hall, the largest indoor beer hall in Philadelphia, is Mainstay Independent Brewing Company. As the name would suggest, Mainstay has a fiercely independent spirit and has mastered the yin-and-yang of science-vs-art in creating magical beers. While some breweries cast a broad net and have hundreds of beers, Mainstay focuses on a dozen really quality beverages. The Poplar Pils and the Constitution Lager are standouts here.

In the adjoining space, Craft Hall, you can sip away while your little munchkins play on the massive indoor playground or you take in some of the old school games. Craft Hall is the place to be on a rainy day. If the building looks familiar, that’s because it is. Mainstay took over the old Yards Brewing Company space and have turned it into something magical. Location: 901 N Delaware Ave.

Manayunk Brewing Company

Note: Manayunk Brewing, while still open as a restaurant concept, stopped brewing in 2021 after their property was damaged by flooding.

The Manayunk Brewing Company is situated in the heart of this fun and trendy neighborhood. The building housing the Manayunk Brewery dates back to 1822 and was constructed at the entrance to the canal to use the water in linen manufacturing. The remnants of those early industrial days can still be seen with the large scale located inside the brewpub.

Manayunk Brewing’s defining characteristic is the massive outdoor deck overlooking the canal – one of the finest outdoor dining experiences in the city. In addition to the normal brewpub fare, they also serve pizza from their stone oven and run a better-than-expected sushi bar.

Even though they don’t brew anymore, their signature beer, Schuylkill Punch, a berry ale, is still available via a partnership with Yards Brewery. They do have lots of other beers, including a rotating selection of craft beers (mostly IPAs) from other local brewers. Location: 4120 Main Street.

McKenzie Brew House

Since 2001, the McKenzie brewpub has been a Chester County favorite. With operations in Malvern and Chadds Ford, they are known for excellent food and respectable beer – the emphasis is on the food. But they are a popular, all-around option in the area. The deck at the Malvern location is one of the better outdoor dining spaces in the area.

Primarily an ale house, they specialize in Belgian and American-style ales, including amber and pale ales. There’s the odd wit or light beer thrown into the mix. The amber ale (called Emergency Golf Match) is super smooth and very well balanced – the kind of beer you could drink all day and enjoy it. Location: 240 Lancaster Ave in Malvern .

Neshaminy Creek Brewing Co.

One of the regions best breweries can be found in Lower Bucks: Neshaminy Creek. For the last decade+ they have been popping off a range of outstanding brews that have generated world-wide acclaim. Gold at the Great American Beer Festival – check. First place in the World Beer Cup – check.

The truth is, while Neshaminy has a full range of beers, they excel in lagers and pilsners. Lagers are harder to brew than ales, and Neshaminy makes it look easy. The relaxed vibe of the industrial taproom has the perfect stay-a-while appeal. Neshaminy Creek is one of our new favorites in the area. Start with their world-famous Warehouse Lager and then work your way through some of their more exotic options. Location: Flagship brewery and beer garden at 909 Ray Ave. in Croydon; Ferry Market Taproom at 32 S. Main Street in New Hope; and Station Satellite Taproom at 139 N. Main Street in Dublin.

Other Half Brewery

Long the darling of trust fund babies and hedge fund managers in New York, Brooklyn-based Other Half Brewery has now arrived in Fishtown. They took over the space of the now-departed, Chicago-based Goose Island Brewery. The brewery features a massive lawn with a handful of chairs and a spacious ~200-person interior space. It’s certainly a draw in the lower Fishtown neighborhood.

Of course, like their other locations around the country, you can get all your favorite Other Half beers here. That includes their specialty, a huge list of double dry hopped IPAs. I’m a bit partial to their Broccoli (no actual broccoli contained within) or the All Green Everything. They have an excellent kitchen that turns out a range of bar foods. Location: 1002 Canal St.

Philadelphia Brewing Company

Located on Frankford Avenue along the East Kensington/Olde Richmond border and occupying a warehouse that was originally built in 1885 for the old Weisbrod & Hess brewery, Philadelphia Brewing Company has been one of the premier brewers in the area since 2007. Offering a great tour for fans, an exceptional outdoor space that is among the best beer gardens in the city, and truly friendly staff, this is one of the better destinations in the city.

Best known for their golden Kenzinger and the Walt Wit white ale, they also offer a number of seasonal beers and ales. Grab a pint and pull up a table in the beer garden. It doesn’t get much better than this. Location: 2440 Frankford Avenue.

Punch Buggy Brewing Company

There’s microbreweries and then there’s nanobreweries. Punch Buggy is the latter. Stepping into the old garage space on American Street, conversation stops and people turn to look at you. It’s obvious they are locals and you are the visitor here. Soon enough, a lady will walk over and ask, “first time here?” And you know you’re in good hands. Punch Buggy is what happens when homebrewers grow up.

In an era of mega breweries and consolidation, it’s a blessing that places like Punch Buggy still exist. Brewers turning out fun and funky brews without the pretense of corporate perfection or stuffiness. Punch Buggy is exactly what you want in a craft brewery. They’re experimenting with the Philly sour and I tried a quite nice version with black currant. Most popular is their IPA. But I found myself drawn to the Puffy Milk Stout on nitro – a beer with a more-than-passing resemblance to the cocoa puffs of my youth. It was delicious. Location: 1445 N American St.

Root Down Brewing Company

Root Down likes to present an urban, edgy veneer over fundamentally strong beers. The brewery is built into an old root beer factory. The restaurant at Root Down is one of the more popular spots in town. As a bonus, you can play some old school video games.

The IPAs and sours are excellent, but the Gary Jarcia Hazy IPA and the Bine, an America-style IPA, both get top marks. Pop in and throw down some game over a chill pint. Location: 1 North Main Street in Phoenixville.

Second District Brewing

On a quiet corner in South Philly (located in the second district of the city), the Second District Brewing is literally the perfect craft joint. They’ve got a cool vibe, excellent beer, and great food all with knowledgeable, friendly staff.

Their flagship Bancroft Beer is an easy-drinking-all-day kind of brew. The seasonal Festbier is also excellent. Come, relax and enjoy some excellent beer. Location: 1939 S. Bancroft Street .

Sly Fox Brewery and Tastin’ Room

The Sly Fox Brewery has been one of the top breweries in Philadelphia and the region since it first opened in 1995. Their beers have won numerous awards at beer festivals and the food in their Eatery and Taproom is also quite good. Sly Fox is known for hosting numerous events throughout the year, from Can Jam Festival to the annual Taps, Trucks and Tunes event.

They are perhaps best known for their gold medal-winning Pikeland Pils, a German-style Pilsner that has become a staple of summer drinking. Also popular are their classic brews, Helles Golden Lager and the O’Reilly’s Stout. Having produced over 100 different kinds of beers over the years, they are always experimenting, and new favorites are created all the time. Location: 331 Circle of Progress Drive in Pottstown; 520 Kimberton Road in Phoenixville; and 20 Liberty Blvd, Suite 100 in Malvern (at The Grove).

Stable 12 Brewing Company

Like many craft breweries, Stable 12 started as a home-brew project. Over time, they refined their product, shared with friends, moved out of the family barn, and into a hip space on Bridge Street. And the rest is history.

Stable 12 is best known for their Hazy and Imperial IPAs, of which the Magnetosphere is the best of the bunch. However, the Murphy’s Law Irish Stout on nitro is sublime. Don’t overlook the food here, it’s better than most of the brewpubs in the area. Location: 368 Bridge St. in Phoenixville.

Tannery Run Brew Works

Located on Butler Pike in downtown Ambler, Tannery Run Brewery has a reputation of turning out solid beers in a fun, brewpub environment. The food here is absolutely excellent and much better than most brewpub fare. While many people view this as a ‘restaurant with beer’, it does a disservice to the beers.

There’s a constantly changing range of beers produced in small batches here. From lagers and porters, the beers are approachable and refreshingly good. Some brews are made using unique ingredients like Mexican panela sugar and wildflower honey, or alternative processes. There are also some exciting partnership beers that are produced in small quantities for a limited time. Location: 131 E Butler Avenue in Ambler.

Tired Hands Brewing Company

In the near suburbs, Tired Hands in Ardmore dominates the scene. The massive Tired Hands Fermenteria is a brewery, restaurant and store that features some cool industrial architecture and great murals. This is usually destination #1 for visiting hop heads and beer aficionados when they come to town.

Long the local darling on the beer apps, the company has been cranking out deeply funked and super-hopped beers for years. They lay claim to inventing the milkshake IPA and are also doing some interesting genre-defying beer/wine co-ferments. Add in some of the best can art around and you’ve got a recipe for success. Location: 35 Cricket Terrace in Ardmore.

Triple Bottom Brewing

The good folks over at Triple Bottom Brewing Company are focused on their mission of providing good beer and doing great things for the community. Advocating for social justice issues, equality and being a positive force for humankind is the name of the game here. The name Triple Bottom references their triple bottom line: delivering beer, improving people’s lives, and preserving the planet.

And while that sounds all well and good, it misses the fact that they make some damn fine beer. While some people initially discounted them as “that other brewery on Spring Garden,” they are turning heads and winning over palates.

They serve a mix of drafts and cans at the taproom, along with some delicious pastry creations. Their Imperial stout, Stormy Escapes, a punchy 10.9% ABV may be one of the best Imperials in the city. Location: Location: 915 Spring Garden Street. They are also the beer partner of the Eastern State Penitentiary, running the Fair Chance Beer Garden during the annual Night Tours. You can also find them at several of the local farmer’s markets in the area.

Triumph Brewing Company

One of the older breweries in the area, Triumph originated in Princeton way back when. The New Hope location came in 2003 and they briefly had a Center City location that was ultimately sold to 2 nd Story. Triumph has been around a long time and won a lot of awards for their beer, yet most people still think of them mainly as a restaurant. Sure they’ve got a great menu (fish and chips are top flight), but the beers are also surprisingly good.

They excel in the Belgian and Germanic favorites: Pils, lagers, and wheats. The stout is also quite good. Sadly, the IPAs lack character or complexity. Stick to the Old World favorites. Location: 400 Union Square Dr. in New Hope, plus locations in Princeton and Red Bank, NJ.

Urban Village Brewing Co.

The Northern Liberties neighborhood and beer were once synonymous. Here, the massive Schmidt Brewery cranked out brews from 1860 until 1987. The brewery buildings were torn down and the Piazza, a mixed-used space of businesses and apartments, was constructed in its place.

But, out the ashes, the phoenix is reborn. In the Piazza complex, Urban Village Brewing Company has brought beer back to Northern Liberties. The food, particularly the brick-oven pizzas, is crazy good. In fact, these are some of the best pizzas in the city. And the outdoor patio seating almost feels like a beer garden with a view.

The food is so good that it is almost tough to call Urban Village a brewery, but it is. From tank to table is a matter of feet. Unlike other breweries, the focus isn’t the ever-more-hoppy brews. Rather, they generate a constantly evolving seasonal beer menu that flawlessly pairs the pizza. The Wildey wheat beer and the Beach Day blonde are both excellent. Location: 1001 N. 2 nd Street.

Vault Brewing

Vault is located right on Main Street Yardley and has a barn-like vibe and some great exterior seating in the summery. Throw in some great food and you’ve got the makings a fun, hangout not far from the Delaware River.

A lengthy list of beers with fun names belies the sophistication of many of them. Vanilla Drops is like eating a marshmallow or a piece of candy. It’s weird, and it works. The Teller Pilsner and the Of Hops & Clouds are both more traditional and a real pleasure to drink. Location: 10 S. Main St. in Yardley.

Victory Brewing Company

Since 1996, Victory Brewing has been setting the standard as one of the best breweries in Philly (well, technically the suburbs). Over the years, they have grown to be the largest brewery in the Delaware Valley. Not to be outdone, they also operate one of the best brewpubs in the area, both in Downingtown and also in Parkesburg.

Best known for their broad range of hoppy IPAs, including the outrageous HopDevil, this is a good bet for those looking for punchy, bitter brews. Their Classic lager is a winner too. Location: 420 Acorn Lane in Downingtown; 650 W. Cypress Street in Kennett Square; 3127 Lower Valley Road in Parkesburg; and a brand new, massive flagship location at 1776 Benjamin Franklin Parkway.

Wissahickon Brewing Company

The Wissahickon (or WBC) is the best bet for a family-friendly brewery in the city. Walk up carrying your child, a pack-n-play, a basket of toys, and even your dog, and then make yourself comfortable in the beer garden or inside. Or maybe leave the kids at home and join them for their signature Beer Yoga. They have some of the best food truck selections in the city, with daily appearances.

Wissahickon has a really broad beer selection, including a large number of wit beers. The Czech, Please!, a Bohemian pilsner, and Gypsy, a Belgian blonde, are particularly good. Wissahickon is like having a brew in your neighbor’s back yard during a block party – the conversation stops when the train goes by and you watch where you step. But, in the process, you just might make a new friend. Location: 3705 W. School House Lane.

Workhorse Brewing Company

Visible from the Pennsylvania Turnpike, the massive warehouse space that is Workhorse Brewing is inviting and welcoming. Workhorse is really a lifestyle brand – focusing as much on promoting their 40-date championship golf tour and fashion offerings (from sunglasses to t-shirts) as their beers. Their food truck kitchen serves up pizzas and family-friendly favorites like chicken fingers.

They produce their own beer in that giant warehouse. Like a good workhorse, they focus on producing large volumes of a handful of beers (lager, pilsner, IPA), rather than a range of different styles. The Golden Lager is delicious, and the Finn Sour is surprisingly good.

Note: The hours on the website/social media are often inaccurate due to private events and they can close without notice. Call them at 484-681-9928 to confirm opening/hours and to avoid disappointment. Location: 250 King Manor Dr. in King of Prussia.

Yards Brewing Company

One of the original craft breweries in Philadelphia, Yards has been on the scene since 1994. But the journey started years before in the owner’s house where they perfected their craft. In 2017, they moved up to Spring Garden Street in Northern Liberties in a massive brewery and brewpub space that is a major stop on the beer tour and bachelor/bachelorette party circuit. The small beer garden space/outdoor seating also spills out into sidewalk patios. With top-flight beers and excellent pub fare, Yards ranks high in the pantheon of major Philly breweries.

In terms of beer, they are best known for their Signature IPA and also the Philadelphia Pale Ale. Also popular are the English-style Brawler and the Love Stout, one of the best nitro stouts in the city. Or enjoy their beer on draft at many of the best restaurants in Philadelphia.

Yards is also a brewery where you can sample the Ales of the Revolution. This flight features three beer recipes from the Founding Fathers. These include George Washington’s Tavern Porter, a roasty English-style porter from the original recipe on file in the New York Public Library’s historic rare manuscripts collection. Benjamin Franklin, while Ambassador to France, wrote home with the recipe to Poor Richard’s Tavern Spruce, a rich molasses-based Amber Ale. And finally, Thomas Jefferson’s 1774 Tavern Ale, a rich golden ale with lots of strong flavor. Why not grab a flight and toast Philadelphia – the Birthplace of America? Location: 500 Spring Garden Street.

Previous versions of this article included breweries that have since closed, including the 2nd Story Brewing Co., Ambler Beer Company, Earth Bread + Brewery, Levante Stables, Liquid Art (formerly Roy Pitz Barrel House), Separatist Beer Project, and Stickman Brews.

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Dock St was not the first craft brewery in Philly. The Sam Adams Brew House at 1516 Samson was. Dock St opened at 18th and Cherry a year later. Dock St has only been operated by a woman since they reopened in West Philly after the original owner and his wife divorced.

Point taken on Dock St. ownership and I’ve updated to reflect. We’ll disagree on Sam Adams though. Sam Adams opened the second week of December 1989. But Dock St. began brewing at 18th and Cherry in early September. It was the restaurant at Dock St. that didn’t open until early 1990.

You missed one of the very best. Hidden River outside of Pottstown, PA.

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Philly Brew Tours is the only beer tour company in Pennsylvania that offers daily brewery tours to Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey's top breweries, brewpubs, and beer bars. Philly Brew Tours, part of the City Brew Tours family, offers daily all-inclusive beer-focused tasting and tour experiences for brew lovers throughout the metropolitan area. Every brewery tour includes 15 or more different craft beers, a beer pairing lunch or dinner, VIP visits to 3-4 breweries and round-trip transportation from downtown Philly. Tours are offered twice a day. …

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What a great time! Our lineup included Double Nickel, Eclipse, Brauhaus Schmitz, and Tripple Bottom. I thought a 4-hour tour would lag and and interest would fizzle out but not the case. Our expert guide Sam kept things moving with plenty of beer info, humor, trivia and interaction with the whole group. The beer selections at each stop seemed very deliberate so we could sample a wide variety of styles to compare, contrast and really understand the science and art behind each brew. Really enjoyed the tour, lots of fun.

Awesome experience touring breweries around the Philadelphia city limits. Matt was a fantastic guide!

Nov 12, 2022

Hi Erik, thanks for the great review. Matt is an expert, I'm so glad he was able to show you a fun time. Please consider visiting us again soon, we'd love to have you! Cheers!

My boyfriend and I had the pleasure of doing City Brew Tours this afternoon with our awesome tour guide Sam. What I felt stood out and made Sam's tour above all of the other various brewery tours that I've been on, is his complete understanding of the chemistry aspect of the brewing process. It's one thing to be able to understand and recite the step by step process of brewing and some of the biological and chemical reactions, but Sam said he went to school in those fields so his knowledge of this fields of study was truly outstanding (and he also had some great stories about beer as well). We visited Flying Fish (the largest and oldest brewery in New Jersey), Lunacy (a cult favorite brewery that I've actually never heard of that only brews at night given the lunar root of their name) and then Roy-Pitz (their main brewing location in not in Philadelphia, but their sours were brewed on site, which if you know anything about beer, sours and all other types of beer need to be kept separated) and Love City Brew Co (this was the last stop on our tour and was PACKED) in the Spring Garden Arts section of Philadelphia. All of the breweries we visited we got a sort of "backstage" look at their specific brewing process as well as tasted four of their beers. On the third stop we had a late lunch/early dinner of sandwiches or burgers (which I didn't even finish because I was so full). Overall based on things learned, new breweries visited, food portion size, and overall tour guiding, I'd give City Brew Tours a 10/10 if it were possible on Yelp. By the end I couldn't even drink anymore beer (I'm tiny, sue me) and left with some new appreciation of some pretty cool breweries that I had never been too. I understand that not every tour goes to the same brewery, seeing as not all will have the same availability week to week, so I'd defs be interested to do another Brew Tour and get to explore some other breweries as well. City Brew Tours was a full day of fun, facts and brews, would highly recommend!

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Hi Rachel, thank you so much for such a thoughtful review! Awesome pictures. It makes me very happy to be able to read about your afternoon with Sam, and I'm so glad that you and your boyfriend enjoyed the tour. We'd love to have you back again any time :) Cheers!!

Sam was our beer guide & he was amazing! They tour started & ended on time. Sam was humorous and knew a lot about beer. He made all of us feel comfortable & found beers we would all enjoy.

Fantastic! Our experience with City Brew Tours was the Hanukkah box 2 years ago (of which we accidently got three- bought one for each other and got one for hosting an event through the JCC in Chicago) and knew we had to try the tour when we moved to Philly. My wife bought the tickets as a long awaited birthday gift, where we expected to be on a tour with a bunch of other people. Unfortunately there was only one other couple signed up and they didn't show so it was a private tour. Matt KILLED it, and he was very patient with all of our buzzed-questions. I really liked that we did three breweries and didn't have to listen to the same shpiel at each one because Matt gave the tours. The only issue we had was that we didn't realize we wouldn't have time to get dinner at a brewery (we were going to get a bag of pretzels) so we ran to the closest store to buy some sandwiches before the tour started. We knew that we had to make sure our bellies were filled especially during so much delicious drinking! At the end, we stayed at Yards and ordered nachos there, and then headed home.

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Thank you for taking time to leave us such a kind review, Paige! I love hearing that you came on a tour after loving our Hanukkah boxes. It sounds like you had an awesome experience in Philly with Matt, and I really appreciate your feedback about the tour. Now that you've gotten to go on a tour in Philly, I hope you'll come see us in another city to continue your City Brew Tours journey. Cheers!

Great tour last night. Danny (our driver and guide) was knowledgeable and really entertaining. He broke the ice at the very start and had us all talking and laughing together. Drank some good beer too. At one brewery the brewmaster happened to be there and he let us taste a Pilsner straight from the cold tank. Amazing. A great guide, tour and group of people. Thanks Danny for an awesome tour

Feb 26, 2023

Hello Joseph, I appreciate you taking time to tell us about the experience you shared with your guide Danny. We take pride in our guides' abilities to lead their groups from beginning to end, encouraging the guests to interact and mingle together as the tour goes along. It's so cool to hear about your unique experience meeting a brewmaster and trying some fresh brew! I hope to see you out on another tour with us soon so that we can continue sharing these kinds of unforgettable experiences. Cheers!

The brewery tour was phenomenal! I purchased tickets for my husband and myself for our birthday weekend and had Matt as our guide. We had so much fun and were lucky with a great group. Matt was extremely knowledgeable and patient with the billion questions we were throwing at him. We will absolutely be doing this again and in every city that has one!

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Thank you for your review, Rebecca! We really appreciate your great feedback about Matt. I'm glad you learned new things about beer on your tour, and plan to continue to learn more! When you book your next tour in any of our 16 great cities, be sure to take advantage of our loyalty program for 10% off. Cheers!

I highly recommend a City Brew Tour for anyone that loves beer and/or history. They have tours in several cities (and growing). They are affordable and this particular tour was the highlight of our trip to Philadelphia. Our tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable. He taught us about the history of beer, the brewing process, and facilitated new friendships amongst the other tour attendee's. The breweries we attended were awesome (especially Eclipse Brewing) and we had more than our fill of great beers and excellent food (Roy Pitz has the best fried chicken sandwich). My wife is not an avid beer drinker and she thoroughly enjoyed the tour as well. There is something for everyone at City Brew Tours.

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Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a great review, Jeff! We always appreciate hearing how much people enjoy our tours, and that you learned a lot about Philly and its beer scene along the way. We take great pride in our team of exceptional beer guides around the country, and I'm thrilled that you had such a wonderful time with yours. It's a pleasure to hear that you and your wife had an awesome time on the tour. I hope we'll see you on another tour in any one of our 17 amazing cities soon. Cheers!

Dave was very knowledgeable about his brews. Great tour for 10 of us looking to experience the brews of Philly.

We attended a 3-stop tour for a bachelor party. Our guide, Anthony, was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. When our first tour bus's air conditioning was broken, Anthony ensured we were comfortable by working to get us a new bus. The tour consisted of stops at three breweries, where we received tours and tastings of different types of beers. We learned a lot during the tour. Overall we had a great experience!

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Thank you so much for your review, Chris! I'm very happy to hear you enjoyed your experience with us. I hope we see you again sometime! Cheers :)

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Philadelphia is a beer-drinker’s town, and a recent boom in new places to sip suds proves it. From no-frills micro-breweries to large-scale motherships, these are the must-visit spots.

Töska Restaurant & Brewery

Germantown has an exciting new brewery that’s serving up Albanian-inspired cuisine and craft beer. In this vast venue, there’s four beers being created in-house with a brewery that’s built in the basement of the restaurant (which includes the Mt Airy Ale, Three Brothers IPA, Toska Hazy IPA, and The Brew- Master Bren Lager).

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Wissahickon Brewing Company

An unpretentious, family-owned shop with plenty of reasons to visit: live music, bar games, beer yoga (yes, really), and regular food trucks. Wissahickon offers flights of eight beers and tours in a lively setting. This is a destination brewery on the rise, offering solid beers like the popular Kelpius Kave. Plus, the space is pet friendly. 

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Philadelphia Brewing offers one of the best local beer experiences, with a flight of five beers for $10and free tours on Saturdays. There’s a deck, occasional live music, and a friendly staff. Open since 2007, this is an essential Kensington mainstay.

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Human Robot (multiple locations)

This spot is a beer expert’s ideal destination with its focus on European lagers and impressive 3-vessel German brewhouse, Old-world appeal and contemporary themes collide beautifully at this memorable brewery.

Crime and Punishment Brewing Company

Named for the Dostoevsky novel, this relaxed brewery serves up Russian-esque fare like dumplings and a beet Reuben with Russian dressing. The beers on offer include fascinating rarities (at least in the U.S.) like Polish Grodziskie, made with smoked wheat. There are also more mainstream options, like their softly citrus-tinged pale ale.  

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Pronounced “Hoo-guh,” Bar Hygge lives up to its name with a cozy setting, alongside a lineup of excellent beers and a focused kitchen (confusingly, not Danish). Expect curiosities on tap such as a “sourdough” beer with rye, a lemon meringue IPA, and a banana-walnut stout.

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Urban Village Brewing Company

Excellent brick oven pizza and outdoor fire pits make for a good game-day option at Urban Village. Sample multiple drafts in a setting with neighborhood brewpub vibes, and don’t sleep on the happy hour.

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Triple Bottom Brewing

Spring Garden has a lot of options to drink beer, but this spot has established its own reputation for providing a “crispy pilsner, a velvety stout, and a piney IPA.” Even better, their business practices are progressive as a Certified B Corp and a member of Crafted for All — they collaborate with various community ventures and seek to promote equity beyond their taproom.

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Yards Brewing Company

The massive Yards Brewing taproom is a sun-drenched and cheerful space designed for the whole family. An ambitious menu features foie gras poutine and even ramen: perfect for Yards enthusiasts who want to see where the magic elixir is made.  

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Love City Brewing

Situated just down the street from Roy Pitz, the new Love City brewery features “approachable” beers (pilsners and lagers) in a 9,000-square-foot former industrial space. It’s an especially good spot for those weary of too-weird beers who want to imbibe in a charmingly arty and low-fi spot.

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This newer venture has become an instant hit on the Parkway with its two indoor bars, one outdoor bar, outdoor seating on street level, and a rooftop patio with amazing views. Lovers of Victory beer can enjoy a vast variety of their signature offerings while discovering the brand’s history.

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Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant

Local chain Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant just opened its 15th location in the greater Philadelphia area and this one is right downtown. The newest Iron Hill is part of the East Market development and includes an onsite brewery that can produce 900 barrels a day, seats for 275 thirsty (and hungry) patrons, and outdoor tables. The food menu is massive, with a section of gluten-free fare and several kid-sized options.

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Carbon Copy

Following the closing of the iconic Dock Street Brewery after 30 years on 50th Street, residents and beer lovers alike wondered if anything would restore vibrancy to the area. The arrival of Carbon Copy has shaken up the beer scene in West Philly and around with their 18 taps and impressive pizza.

Dock Street Brewery (multiple locations)

As the OG brewery in Philadelphia,  Dock Street  manages to churn out some of the best brews in the city while also serving some fine appetizers. Over the years, they have expanded since closing its original West Philly location to open locations in South Philly and Fishtown.

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Second District Brewing Company

This hip, convivial bar and brewery serves inventive beers and mighty delicious nosh in a rustic-chic warehouse space. Noteworthy vegetarian and vegan bar food (think: vegan pork rinds) pair with eight taps in regular rotation.

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"We did this as a day bachelorette activity for our lovely bride to be who loves beer. Even though the rest of us in the bridal party are not so much beer people, we had a great time on this tour! It was a lot of fun. The guide (John) was great! He was knowledgeable, friendly and funny. We sampled about 14 beers at 4 different breweries. We tried and like beers that we probably wouldn't have tried otherwise. The food at Dock Street was great. I will definitely be returning for another tour!"

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Parks on Tap – Philly's traveling beer garden – returns. Here's full 2024 schedule

The traveling beer garden will make 26 stops at 19 of the city's beautiful parks, by cherise lynch • published april 10, 2024 • updated on april 17, 2024 at 11:28 pm.

Do you like beer, outdoor spaces and great vibes? Well, you're in luck. Philadelphia's "Parks on Tap" program is returning for its seventh year.

The traveling beer garden will make 26 stops at 19 of the city's beautiful parks all summer long.

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This year’s program kicks off on April 18 at the Azalea Garden in Fairmount Park and runs every weekend through September 29.

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Event organizers said that over the years, more than 200,000 people have attended, and more than one million dollars have been raised for Philadelphia parks.

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May 8-May 12: Schuylkill Banks, Center City      

May 15-May 19: Dickinson Square Park, South Philadelphia  

May 22-May 27 (Memorial Day Weekend): Clark Park, West Philadelphia     

May 29-June 2: Penn Treaty Park, Fishtown        

June 5-June 9: Pastorius Park, Chestnut Hill 

June 12-16: Belmont Plateau, West Philadelphia          

June 19-23: Lemon Hill, Fairmount          

June 26-June 30: Pretzel Park, Manayunk

July 3-July 7 (July 4 th  Weekend): Shofuso Japanese House, West Philadelphia

July 10-July 14: McMichael Park, East Falls        

July 17-July 21: Campbell Square, Port Richmond        

July 24-July 28: Historic Rittenhouse Town, West Mount Airy

July 31-August 4: Gorgas, Roxborough

August 7-August 11: Clark Park, West Philadelphia      

August 14-August 18: Dickinson Square Park, South Philadelphia

August 21-August 25: Discovery Center, Strawberry Mansion

August 28-September 2 (Labor Day Weekend): Penn Treaty Park, Fishtown 

September 4-September 8: Schuylkill Banks, Center City 

September 11-September 15: Spring Gardens, Spring Garden          

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September 25-September 29: Strawberry Mansion Bridge, Strawberry Mansion    

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A lighthouse-themed brewery with a mini-golf course just inland from Sea Isle City is planning to open next month.

Philadelphia-based Meyers Brewing Company announced the new venture on Sunday, calling Meyers Lighthouse Brewing a “sister location” to its main operation. The brewery will be located on Route 9 in the Ocean View section of Dennis Township, just north of the main road into Sea Isle.

“Meyers Lighthouse Brewing will feature a taproom as well as outdoor seating and a mini golf course,” the company said in the announcement . “The brewery will serve a variety of beer styles such as hazy IPAs, sours, stouts, and more.”

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