File this one under: you can never have too much of a good thing! Pennsylvania, which is home to over 350 active breweries, has five newcomers for you to try. Located in various parts of the Commonwealth, these upstarts are hoping to make their mark in our state’s exciting, dynamic beer scene:
Acrospire Brewing (Glenshaw)
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The town of Glenshaw, PA (about 8 miles due north of Pittsburgh) just got some new neighbors! Acrospire Brewing Co., named after a shoot of a grain of barley or other cereal used in malting, opened its doors to the public on Sunday, February 16. For now, it’s only open on Saturdays from 2 to 10 p.m. for tastings and growler sales, with no taproom or food options. That didn’t stop enthusiastic fans from coming out on Acrospire’s first weekend open for growler fills of its four flagship beers: Amber Ale, Oat Honey Ale, Oatmeal Stout and Serendipity IPA. 1650 Butler Plank Rd., Glenshaw; no phone.
Attic Brewing Co. (Philadelphia)
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Germantown is an up-and-coming neighborhood in Northwest Philadelphia — one of the newcomers to its growing restaurant scene is Attic Brewing Co., the first active brewery in the community since the early 1900s. Started by home brewers turned pros, Laura and Todd Lacy, this 10-barrel brewhouse opened on January 17, 2020. Situated in a restored space in the historic Blaisdell Paper Pencil Company building, Attic’s taproom features charming vintage light fixtures, tons of local art, and a bar made from salvaged materials, with 14 rotating beers and ciders on offer. Attic’s beer styles include Unbounded New England IPA, Be Free or Die German Pilsner, Independent Voices American Wheat Ale, Bloodhound Brown Ale, and others. There’s no kitchen, but guests are welcome to bring food, visit the rotating food truck vendors, or head to Deke’s Bar-B-Que next door. Attic also has a strong social mission, including a commitment to sustainability, with a long-term goal of installing its own renewable energy sources, and donating a portion of its profits to local charitable organizations. 137 Berkley St., Philadelphia; (267) 748-2495.
Human Robot (Philadelphia)
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When Saint Benjamin Brewing announced it was closing in the Spring of 2019, local beers fans wondered, amid their disappointment, what would become of the beautiful space it inhabited in Olde Kensington. So, there was a lot of buzz and excitement when Human Robot shared that it would be taking over the brewery and opening in February 2020. The beers here are separated into two categorizes: Human (classic, European styles) and Robot (more modern and experimental styles). Super-fresh beer pours, local wine and cider, and customizable hard seltzer are all available at the bar, and the food program is under the tutelage of stoner sandwich savants, Poe’s Sandwich Joint, back for a second round after closing its sandwich counter in Fishtown. We recommend the breakfast sandwiches, which are available all day! Human Robot is open 7 days a week from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 11 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday. 1710 N. 5th St., Philadelphia; (215) 978-4000.
Liquid Noise Brewing Co. (Marysville)
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Liquid Noise Brewing Co. celebrated its grand opening on January 24, 2020, with a packed house enjoying its on-site crafted brews and food. There is a lot to choose from on the beer front, from coffee stout to farmhouse ale to double IPAs to a mixed culture sour beer blended with white wine must from Christiano Wine in Mechanicsburg. Coffee, wine and cocktails are also on offer. A full kitchen puts out elevated pub favorites, like hummus platters, pizza and panini. Currently, Liquid Noise is only open three days a week: Friday and Saturday from 3 to 10 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. 600 S. State Rd, 17053 Marysville; (717) 957-7151.
Maxie’s Brew (Shippensburg)
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Maxie’s Brew House, located in a former bar with the same name, is taking a slightly unusual approach in its brewery model. Instead of offering one brand of house-brewed beer, it’s representing a number of local nano breweries and home brewers, like Mixtape Brew Co., Ship Faced Brewing and Janky Brew Co., with 22 taps in all. From the kitchen, expect no-nonsense beer-drinking food, like sliders, loaded fries and buffalo chicken dip. Maxie’s opened on February 5, 2020, and currently holds hours Wednesday through Friday from 3 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from noon to 10 p.m. 104 W. Burd St., Shippensburg; (717) 530-2055.
Which of these new PA breweries are you most excited to try? Let us know in the comments here or on the PA Eats Facebook page!
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