No matter if you’ve just toured the battlefield or are rediscovering the food and drink scene in historic Gettysburg, if you’re seeking craft beer we know where to find it. Take note of this list so that the next time you want to locate a great brew in Gettysburg you’ll know just where to go:
Appalachian Brewing Company
ABC serves eight flagship craft beers on tap and in 12-oz. bottles to tantalize your taste buds, ranging from 4.8%–8% ABV. In case you need more excitement, ABC releases a new seasonal specialty beer on the first Friday of every month, as well as dozens of small-batch specialty beers brewed at the various brewpub locations throughout the year. From IPAs to ales to bocks, ABC has an impressive assortment from which to whet your whistle.
ABC, which has had a presence in Gettysburg for more than 15 years, recently opened a second location. In addition to its spot at Gateway Gettysburg, you can visit the new Battlefield location on Steinwehr Avenue, now open for business and bringing even more craft beer and dining opportunities to downtown Gettysburg tourists and locals alike. 70 Presidential Circle, Gettysburg Gateway, (717) 398-2419; 259 Steinwehr Ave., Battlefield Location, (717) 334-2200
Blue & Gray Bar and Grill
Located conveniently on the square where The Plaza used to be, Blue & Gray is a popular destination for dining, watching sports and snagging your favorite craft beer. With an impressive dining menu and a wide range of craft beers, you’ll be sure to find something to accompany your favorite Union (or Confederate) Burger. Some select options include Evolution Craft Brewing’s Rise Up Stout, Great Lakes’ Edmund Fitzgerald, Goose Island’s 312 Urban Wheat, Harpoon’s UFO and 21st Amendment’s Hell or High Water Watermelon Wheat. 2 Baltimore St., (717) 334-1999
Battlefield Brew Works
If you’re searching for a bar that has as much personality as its brews, then you have found the right place. Housed in a renovated barn, the Brew Works features slow hand-crafted beers ranging from a sessionable 4.6% ABV to an impressive 15.5% ABV. Want to combine your craft beer with history? The Lincoln Lager, a clever throwback to Gettysburg’s past, is a light pilsner lager made with German lager yeast and German Tettnanger and Czech Saaz hops. Whether you are looking for something malty, fruity, chocolaty or hoppy, Brew Works will have something for even the most discerning palate. 248 Hunterstown Rd., (717) 398-2907
The Pike Restaurant & Tap House
If selection is what makes your toes curl, then The Pike is your place. With more than 100 bottles of craft beer to choose from, if you can’t find a cold one you enjoy then it likely doesn’t exist. The Pike features 12 beers on tap, most of which are craft (e.g., Irish Rover from Emmaus’ Funk Brewing, Hershey Brewery’s Dublin Down Irish Red, Ithaca Beer Company’s Embrr). To stand a chance at working your way through more than 100 craft brews, take advantage of the “mix-a-six” deal and make your own combo pack to-go. 985 Baltimore Pike, (717) 334-9227
Sharpshooters Grille
Located on a historic site alongside the Gettysburg battlefield, Sharpshooters boasts a craft beer menu that will make your mouth water. With detailed listings for each type of beer, Sharpshooters offers selections of bock, doppelbock, cider, lager, fruit/vegetable beer, tripel, IPA, pale ale, American amber, wheat, porter, brown ale, stout and kolsch. In case that list isn’t quite selective enough, peruse the extensive list of seasonal and featured beers. With a range of 3.2%–9.3% ABV, there are many ways to plan out an evening. Not wanting to stay out? Hit Sharpshooters’ six-pack store, which offers more than 90 craft and micro beers. If you’re feeling indecisive, try the “mix-a-six” option and leave with a custom pack. 900 Chambersburg Rd., (717) 334-4598
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