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Next May or so, Matt Keasey will be able to take his foot off the proverbial brake.
That’s when Keasey will no longer need to ration how much of his Spring House Brewing beer he sells to his wholesale distributors.
By then, Spring House Brewing’s new city brewery and brew pub will be operational, replacing a smaller brewery in Conestoga.
“It’s difficult,” said Keasey, the founder, brewmaster and co-owner.
POTTSTOWN, PA — Pennsylvania’s fledgling craft distillery industry owes a debt of gratitude to America’s micro-brew movement and nobody knows it better than Max Pfeffer.
The director of operations for the Manatawny Still Works and its chief distiller, Pfeffer didn’t have to go far to find his new job.
It was a short hop to go from craft-brewing to craft-distilling for the chemical engineer.
After being educated in brewing at a special school at the University of California at Davis, Pfeffer “went right into beer,” and spent three years at Victory Brewing, followed by three years as brew master at Sly Fox Brewing Co., located directly across the street from the Circle of Progress location of the new distillery.
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Since the age of 13, Kutztown native Matthew L. Lindenmuth, 31, has been a leading player in the world of action sports.
As a champion inline skater and snow boarder, Lindenmuth made regular appearances as an athlete and commentator in ESPN’s X Games.
In 2008, he became a founding partner of Humanity Snowboards, Rialto, Calif.
His career is proof that Lindenmuth learned how to follow his passion and make dreams come true.
Pottstown, Pennsylvania—On Saturday, November 5th from 11:00am to 3:00pm, visitors to Pottsgrove Manor will learn how beer was made in the colonial era with the program “…the common Family Way of Brewing.”
Brewing beers of various strengths was often part of the colonial housewife’s responsibilities. Her aim was to produce healthful, palatable drinks to suit the size and needs of her family. In this program, food historian Dr. Clarissa F. Dillon will demonstrate historical home-brewing using authentic 18th-century beer recipes.
There is a $2 per person suggested donation for the program. This program is being held in conjunction with Pottsgrove Manor’s current exhibit, “Spirituous Liquors and Healthful Distillations: Alcohol in Colonial America.” Guided tours of the exhibit will be offered on the hour during the program.
The exhibit can also be viewed during a guided tour of Pottsgrove Manor during regular museum hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. & Sunday, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Tours are given on the hour; last tour of the day begins as 3:00 p.m. Closed Mondays and major holidays. Groups of 10 or more should pre-register by calling 610.326.4014.
Pottsgrove Manor, home of John Potts, colonial ironmaster and founder of Pottstown, is located at100 West King Street near the intersection of King Street and Route 100, just off Route 422, in Pottstown,Pennsylvania. Pottsgrove Manor is operated by Montgomery County under the direction of the Parks and Heritage Services Department.
For more information and a full calendar of events, visit us on the web at http://historicsites.montcopa.org/pottsgrovemanor.
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A legendary Pennsylvania beer began production in Latrobe last month.
Duquesne Beer was formerly brewed on Pittsburgh’s South Side. It was Pennsylvania’s top-selling beer in the 1950’s. Referred to as the “Prince of Pilsner”, this beer was brewed from 1899 until 1972 when production was halted. Now an Upper St. Clair man has relaunched the brand.
City Brewing in Latrobe started making Iron City Beer last year when the Pittsburgh Brewing Company closed their Lawrenceville plant. Duquesne Beer can be added to production using the same number of workers. The Latrobe plant employs 110 people.
The Latrobe Brewery is the former location where Rolling Rock beer was brewed from 1939 until 2006 when Anheuser-Busch moved Rolling Rock production to New Jersey. Anheuser-Busch announced it was considering selling the Rolling Rock brand in 2009!
Allentown Beverage has ordered Duquesne Beer for local distribution and you can expect to be able to purchase the “Prince of Pilsner’ in the Lehigh Valley by this weekend. A case will run about $16.00.
Glad to see another Pennsylvania brand coming back to life
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