Food & Drink
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Cescaphe CEO Acquires Erwinna’s Sand Castle Winery for $2.35M
Sand Castle Winery is officially off the market, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Joe Volpe, co-founder and CEO of Philadelphia’s Cescaphe, has personally acquired the 50-year-old winery in Erwinna. The purchase was made through 755 River Road LLC for $2.35 million in mid-May, according to Bucks County property records. Volpe…
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Source Brewing Plans to Open New 10,000-Square-Foot Brewery in Manayunk
New Jersey-based Source Brewing is planning to add a second Philadelphia location to join its Fishtown one with a new 10,000-square-foot brewery in Manayunk, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to managing partner Philip Petracca, the brewery has signed a 10-year lease at a building on Main Street that dates back to…
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Crooked Eye Brewing Opens New Taproom in Chalfont with Fusion Kitchen
Crooked Eye Brewery has launched a new taproom in Bucks County, expanding its presence through a collaboration with Fusion Kitchen in Chalfont, writes Dino Ciliberti for The Patch. The brewery, a local favorite for the past decade, celebrated the opening with a vibrant launch party at the New Britain Village Square, featuring live music…
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Warwick Farm Brewing Recognized for Best Taproom and Beer Garden Design
Warwick Farm Brewing in Jamison has a significant splash in the craft beer industry by securing four prestigious accolades at the 2024 Craft Beer Marketing Awards, writes Michele Haddon for Bucks County Courier Times. Recognized for its innovative marketing and standout packaging designs, Warwick Farm Brewing clinched a Platinum Crushie for the “Coolest Taproom…
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Surfside, the Philadelphia-based Canned Cocktail Brand, Expands and Adds New Flavors
The Philadelphia-based canned cocktail brand, Surfside, is expanding across the United States and adding several new flavors, writes Franki Rudnesky for PhillyVoice. Surfside has expanded its distribution to 48 states. To put it into perspective, the brand was available in only seven states at the beginning of 2023. To commemorate the upcoming summer season, Surfside…
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Artifact Brewing Company Launches New Taproom in Doylestown
Doylestown is welcoming a new addition to its bustling beverage scene with the grand opening of Artifact Brewing Company’s latest taproom this past Friday, April 26, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Artifact Brewing, originally based in Hatboro, has renovated the space to serve as its second location, promising a new hub for craft…
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Two Bucks County Breweries Among Top Ten with Most Highly Ranked Beers in Pennsylvania
The explosion of smaller and craft breweries over the last decade has given beer aficionados the chance to try a wider and, in some cases, more experimental selection of brews. Stacker wrote about several local breweries. While some of those beers come with a higher price tag, consumers are more than willing to pay more…
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Forbes: Chester County’s Victory Brewing Company Among Largest Craft Breweries in the United States
The Brewers Association, the trade association representing America’s small and independent breweries, released its annual review of production figures for the U.S. craft brewing industry, Don Tse for Forbes. The Brewers Association also ranks the largest craft breweries across the U.S. In 2023, there were 9,683 breweries, with 191,421 employees, an all-time high. “I think…
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See Which Montco Beer Garden Is Among Best in Pennsylvania
Beer gardens are cherished, seasonal rendezvous points for friends and communities to gather, relax, and enjoy some fresh brews, writes Leigh Green for PA Eats. One of Pennsylvania’s best beer gardens is right here in Montgomery County. Iron Gate Biergarten, set in an alley in downtown Pottstown, offers superb industrial appeal. It is open from…
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Join the Wine Wagon for a Hassle-Free Tour of Bucks County’s Finest Wineries
If you are looking for an easy way to visit several Bucks County wineries in the company of other oenophiles without having to worry about driving back home, then the Wine Wagon is the right choice for you, reports Jenn Frederick for FOX 29 Philadelphia. Bucks County Wine Wagon rides on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.…
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Second Sin Brewing Company Expands with New Newtown Taproom Opening This Month
Second Sin Brewing Company is set to open a new taproom in Newtown Borough later this month, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The new location at 17 N. State Street, which previously housed Rittenhouse Home, will officially open its doors at noon on April 27. The upcoming 1,400-square-foot taproom will feature a 12-tap…
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Neshaminy Creek Releases New Watermelon Sour as Part of Rita’s Fruit Brews Line
Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company is expanding its popular Rita’s Fruit Brews line with a new addition, Watermelon Sour. This latest offering is officially on the shelves at their Croydon and Dublin taprooms, joining the likes of Mango, Peach Ring, and Cherry Lemonade flavors. Inspired by Rita’s Italian Ice, the Watermelon Sour draws its taste profile…
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Two Local Distilleries Make ‘Best of’ List for Philadelphia Area
There’s a much stronger regional presence in state liquor stores these days thanks to an explosion of local distilleries in the Philadelphia area, writes Bradford Pearson and Kae Lani Palmisano for Philadelphia Magazine. The magazine has come up with nine distilleries in our area worth checking out, including one in Montgomery County and one in…
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At Wallace Dry Goods a Key Ingredient Is Missing, and That’s OK
Wallace Dry Goods in Ardmore is a liquor store on the Main Line that doesn’t sell any liquor. There’s bottle after bottle on the shelves of whiskey, wine, gins, and mixers , and a beer pong table stacked with Guinness, and it’s all non-alcoholic, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. Owner Robin Cummiskey aims…
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Pottstown Winery Closes After 31 Years, 3,000 Gallons of Wine for Sale in Bulk
George Kline, the owner of West Hanover Winery which has locations in Pottstown and Harrisburg, has decided to retire from the vino business, writes Mac Bell for ABC27. Kline said he and his wife decided to close the winery because of his health problems and desire to enjoy life. “I have been having some health…
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Pennsylvania Makes USA Today’s Best of US Beer Scene List Twice
Pennsylvania once more reaffirmed its place as one of the most beer aficionado-friendly states by having two of its experiences find their place on the best of the US beer scene list, write 10Best Editors for USA Today 10Best. USA Today compiled the list by asking beer experts to nominate their picks for each of…
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Doylestown Welcomes Waters Edge Winery & Bistro Later This Month
California-based Waters Edge Winery & Bistro is set to open its doors in the next couple of weeks in Doylestown, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The franchise location will be the first in the greater Philadelphia region and will be run by husband-and-wife Eric and Nicole Landolfi. The establishment will offer…
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Pennsylvania Wine Production Rises to Fourth Nationwide, Boosting State Economy
Pennsylvania wine production moved up one spot from fifth to fourth in the nation, according to the findings from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s 2023 study, Economic Impact of the Pennsylvania Grape & Wine Industry. The study, which was funded by the department’s Wine Marketing and Research Program, found that the state grape and wine…
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