BRÜ DADDY’S Brewing Co announced today it will partner with Banko Beverage of Allentown, PA for the distribution of its beer to the greater Lehigh Valley market.

Bru Daddy’s Brewing Co. opened in downtown Allentown in November 2019 across from the PPL Center in downtown Allentown.  The brewer has won national awards three years in a row and won second place for dark lagers this year at the PA Farm Show.  Bru Daddy’s recently completed building a production brewery at 635 S. 10th Street in Allentown and will be producing their award-winning beers for distribution to retail stores, beer shops, bars and restaurants.

Banko Beverage is one of largest and oldest beer wholesalers in Pennslyvania and are celebrating their 90th anniversary this year.  “Banko has a strong commitment to customer service and professionalism and they are one of the area’s largest beverage distributors.  They are a family-run business involved in the community, just like we are, and have a long history in the Lehigh Valley” said Rich Ryan, CEO/President of Bru Daddy’s.  The Banko family was instrumental in the startup of MusikFest over 40 years ago and today service many of the area’s largest festivals, including MusikFest.  “We are excited to bring the Bru Daddy’s team into our Banko family as we celebrate our 90th anniversary.  The addition of Bru Daddy’s, a strong local brand, to our craft portfolio will round out the lineup we offer our customers“ said Rob Gontkosky, General Manager at Banko Beverage.

Bru Daddy’s has partnerships with the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs and Lehigh Valley Phantoms.  You can find Bru Daddy’s beer at both Coca-Cola Park and PPL Center  “We are excited to make some of our more popular beers available at more locations across the Lehigh Valley” said Kevin Ryan, Chief Operating Officer at Bru Daddy’s.  “Our partnership with Banko will really help us achieve that goal”, he added.

So be on the lookout for Bru Daddy’s award-winning beers to be on tap at your favorite bars and restaurants and on local beer store shelves.  Bru Daddy’s Brewing Co. brewpub at 732 Hamilton St. Allentown is a popular spot in downtown Allentown.  Reservations are recommended at http://www.brudaddysbrewingco.com or www.opentable.com.