Update: As of this writing we have learned that all three Spring House taprooms are listed for sale, with their Coffin Bar and taproom tavern being made available. By the looks of it they are all being sold separately.
Original Article:
The new trend in craft beer…. selling your brewery. Or so that seems to be the case with another Pennsylvania craft brewery listed for sale.
For years, Spring House Brewing has been a staple of the Lancaster County craft beer scene. Known for its eclectic, arts-based identity, community-forward spaces, and creative pours like the Commander Salamander Sour and Daily Planet Hazy IPA, the brewery has carved out a unique legacy in Pennsylvania.
Now, a major transition is on the horizon. The iconic brewery, restaurant, and its real estate assets have officially been placed on the market, offering a massive opportunity for the next generation of craft beverage entrepreneurs.
According to the official commercial real estate listing the property is being offered as a complete package to preserve or reinvent the business. The listing price of 3.5 million dollars boasts a venue of approximately 24,000 square feet across two stories on 2.3 acres. The historic, 2018-renovated industrial real estate, all operational business assets, and the crucial Pennsylvania brewer’s license. (The listing agent notes that the real estate alone is also available for purchase separately).
What makes this sale particularly noteworthy isn’t just the brick-and-mortar footprint, but the brand value built over years of local operation.
Spring House has operated with a distinct “arts-based, award-winning, community-minded” ethos. Beyond the main facility on Hazel Street, their footprint has historically woven deep into the local culture with distinct satellite destinations like the downtown Coffin Bar on West Lemon Street and The Tavern in historic Strasburg. Their ongoing “Art+Music Series” has stood as craft beer’s longest-running brewery and artist collaboration, proving that the brand has always positioned itself as a cultural hub rather than just a production facility.
The Hazel Street location itself perfectly balances Lancaster’s classic industrial grit with modern hospitality amenities. The 2018 renovations transformed the massive space into a full-scale destination capable of handling heavy production volumes while simultaneously hosting packed taproom crowds, community gatherings, and private events.
When an established regional brewery hits the market, it always sparks a mix of nostalgia and curiosity. For Lancaster locals, it marks the potential evolution of a familiar weekend hangout. For the broader beer industry, a turnkey 24,000-square-foot facility complete with a manufacturing license and restaurant infrastructure is a rare find in a competitive, highly regulated market like Pennsylvania.
Whether a new owner steps in to inject fresh energy into the existing Spring House brand, or a completely different regional player uses this as a springboard to expand their footprint into Central PA, the facility at 209 Hazel Street is primed for its next chapter.
To view the full real estate data, financial metrics, or to contact the listing broker, you can check out the official Crexi Property Listing. To look back at their current beer lineups and how this impacts taproom hours, visit the Spring House Brewing Co. Website.
