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7 places we cover. Tap a marker for details.
Craft beer in Pennsylvania
Tröegs, Victory, and a deep brewing tradition.
Pennsylvania has one of the longest brewing histories in the US, and a modern craft scene that blends Victorian heritage with new-wave excellence. Tired Hands (Ardmore), Tröegs (Hershey), and Victory (Downingtown) anchor a state that produces classic European-influenced styles alongside modern American ones.
Places
8
With Scanner
2
Sub-regions
3
State
PA
Cities to plan around
- Philadelphia
- Hershey
- Pittsburgh
Notable picks in Pennsylvania
Cinderlands Beer Co.
PittsburghPittsburgh's modern hazy IPA flagship. Strong food program, beautiful Strip District location, and a barrel project running alongside.
East End Brewing
PittsburghPittsburgh's longtime craft anchor. Big Hop is a workhorse IPA; the small-batch barrel program rotates with the seasons.
Forest & Main Brewing
AmblerQuietly excellent farmhouse-and-mixed-culture program in an Ambler Victorian house. Limited distribution makes the visit valuable.
Hop Sing Laundromat
PhiladelphiaPhilly's most ambitious beer bar. Speakeasy aesthetic, no-photos policy, and a tap list that genuinely rivals any in the city. Reservations only.
Tired Hands Brewing
ArdmoreJean Broillet's brewery. Mixed-culture, milkshake IPAs (one of the originators), and a rotating program that's been at the experimental edge of American craft for a decade.
Known for: Citra, Mosaic, Saaz
Voodoo Brewing
PittsburghOriginally Meadville-based, Voodoo's Pittsburgh location continues their barrel program and adventurous hop-forward releases. Black Magick imperial stout is a local cellar staple.
All places we cover in Pennsylvania
Cinderlands Beer Co.
Pittsburgh · Strip District
East End Brewing
Pittsburgh · Larimer
Forest & Main Brewing
Ambler · Philadelphia suburbs
Hop Sing Laundromat
Philadelphia · Chinatown
Tired Hands Brewing
Ardmore · Philadelphia Main Line
Voodoo Brewing
Pittsburgh · South Side
Yards Brewing
Philadelphia · Northern Liberties
Tröegs Brewing
Hershey
By Freshie region
Places in Pennsylvania span 3 Freshie sub-regions:
Date code formats from Pennsylvania breweries
MM/DD/YY
2 breweries
Common styles in Pennsylvania
Neighboring states
FAQs about craft beer in Pennsylvania
How many craft breweries does Pennsylvania have?
Freshie tracks 8 curated craft beer destinations in Pennsylvania (breweries, brewpubs, and bottle shops), of which 2 have date-code scanner support. The state has many more total breweries — the list here is curated for quality and editorial value.
What styles is Pennsylvania known for?
Tired Hands (Ardmore), Tröegs (Hershey), and Victory (Downingtown) anchor a state that produces classic European-influenced styles alongside modern American ones.
What does Freshie do?
Freshie helps you check whether the craft beer in your fridge is still fresh. Each brewery on the list has its own page explaining how to read its date codes, plus a freshness window based on the beer style. Hop-forward beers like NEIPA fade quickly; stouts and barleywines age well for years.