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In 1787, the town of Hamburg was founded. In 2018, 1787 Brewing Company was founded — an homage to the town itself and the local community that thrives within it. Jim Gerner is the co-owner and a Hamburg native. As he puts it, “I wanted 1787 to be all about the town of Hamburg. I…

“Luke and I were still in grad school when we decided to start Evil Genius. At the time, we didn’t have a name, and were trying to come up with something that really spoke to not only us, but to future customers. Even back then, it was difficult to find a name that wasn’t already…

“Ice-cold beer” — it’s an iconic phrase, and one that you’ll still find on signs and menus all over the country. While at first glance, the slogan might seem trite, the idea of keeping beer cold is nonetheless integral. From storage and quality assurance to presenting the final product to the consumer, commercial cooling options…

There are many, many homebrewers who daydream about opening their own brewery. However, making the leap from making small batches of beer in your kitchen to full-scale commercial brewing can be much more involved than some people imagine. “First, think seriously about why you want to start a brewery. Make sure that it’s something more…

As any brewer will tell you, malt is a magical thing. When grains are sprouted, dried and cured, the end result is an integral ingredient that is part of what makes different beers possible. To gain the desired chemical changes that happen to each grain throughout this process, it truly requires the skill of an…

A brewpub named after a dog? It’s true: This 175-seat brewpub’s name pays homage to the founder’s beloved beagle-bulldog mix, Marley. The first thing you’ll notice when you snag a tap list from Marley’s Brewery and Grille in Bloomsburg is that the pet concept continues, with many beer names including a playful nod to both…

When it comes down to it, the bottom line is an integral part of any business. It’s not always common knowledge, but the phrase originates from the final total of an account or balance sheet … literally the bottom line of the paper. Brown Schultz Sheridan & Fritz (or BSSF for short) are certified public…

Building breweries and brewpubs is a specialty within the world of commercial construction. A successful outcome requires experience, planning, execution and a specific knowledge of brewery mechanicals beyond standard practices. Special knowledge is as much a requirement for building breweries as it is for brewing beer. Like any discipline, with greater experience comes better results….

When people talk about sustainability nowadays, usually what comes to mind are reusable shopping bags and organic produce. However, at its core, the concept of sustainability really embodies something larger — it’s the ability to successfully last without waning in efficiency. Just as grain farmers strive for their fields to continue to reliably produce great…

Just type “brewery” and “Phoenixville” into a search engine, and you might be surprised at how many establishments you find. “Downtown Phoenixville has more breweries per square foot than anywhere else in America. It’s true!” said Laura Vernola of Steel City Coffeehouse & Brewery. While Steel City has long been a popular coffeehouse and music…

The keg. It’s perhaps the brewing industry’s most humble star. A romanticism has grown around both beer ingredients — thanks to the hops craze, which has no end in sight — and innovative bottles, growlers and cans for consumers to transport precious beer. The real unsung heroes of the brewery, though, are kegs. Pennsylvania brewers…

Just west of the fork where the Delaware and Lehigh Rivers meet lies Two Rivers Brewing Company in Easton. The outside of this historic brick building is a standout, with its ornate Victorian spire presiding over the street corner. Inside, the feeling is warm, with dark wood and nods to art deco and classic pub…

The Right Insurance Coverage to Protect Everything You’ve Worked So Hard to Build Finding the right insurance for your brewery can feel complex, confusing and frustrating. To ensure that our members have the proper coverage to meet their needs, we are excited to announce our partnership with Blue Marsh Insurance – a regional insurance brokerage…

The BOP affinity energy savings plan will ensure you are paying the least for your energy needs! Energy prices are volatile and commercial energy users are the most vulnerable to market price volatility. AUI Energy Consulting has been providing energy savings solutions since 1990! Many AUI customers have been with them for over 20 years!…

Black Monk Brewery is one of Pennsylvania’s newest breweries, having opened in March 2018. The name is an evolution, reaching back to a Belgian-style tripel co-owner and brewer Tom Morris used to brew named Noire Monk. As that name eludes to, Black Monk Brewery is all about Belgian-style beers. We talked to Tom about his…

Pennsylvania is home to a huge scope of craft breweries, and the competition grows every day. There are more and more options for consumers on taproom lists — and on store shelves. Crafting a quality product and an enjoyable experience in a taproom are becoming increasingly imperative for breweries. Beer (and food!) lovers are searching…