You can add Dancing Gnome to one of the latest breweries in Pennsylvania with plans to expand their operations. Head brewer/ owner Andrew Witchey recently shared updated details of the new brewery and taproom on his podcast “Good, but not the best… a Dancing Gnome podcast“.
The expansion was discussed in a conversation between Witchey and co-host Jaron Barton in one of their most recent episodes. The new location would include a large taproom with expanded brewing operations.
In the podcast, Witchey is noted as saying that production within the brewery will hopefully begin towards the end of March with releases taking place in April. And “hitting the swing of things in June”. He goes on to say “but take it with a grain of salt, it could be pushed out further”.
You can read a description of the expected new location below from Margittai Architects, which notes the new space will be located in Sharpsburg (home to the current Dancing Gnome brewery).
“With lines extending several blocks during beer release events, Dancing Gnome Owner and Head Brewer, Andrew Witchey, decided it was time to expand. Drawing inspiration from the former Pennsylvania Canal, that had passed through this site almost 200 years ago, the second location of this Sharpsburg Brewery will be housed in a re-purposed, steel, warehouse by the river. Working closely with A.Martini & Co, this multi-phase project will allow Dancing Gnome to produce approximately 10,000 barrels of beer per year. In addition to the brewing area, the taproom, cold room, and outdoor beer garden should not only make this facility a desirable destination, but also a wonderful community amenity.”
As you can see from the tweet below, construction on the new space is well on its way.
Construction progress is happening at @DG_Beer where interior finishes are being completed for the Tap Room, by @margittai architects, and the Brewery is nearly complete, while the snow falls outside! #buildPGH #retailconstruction #PGHbreweries #breweriesinPA pic.twitter.com/6HshpqmHY5
— A. Martini & Co. (@AMartiniCompany) February 11, 2021
A new location was not the only news shared. In the podcast, the two also discussed the idea of shipping their beer statewide. During the conversation, Witchey commented that they “have irons in the fire” and “they are definitely going to do it” [ship statewide]. “I always want to take care of PA first”. And furthermore went on to say “Pittsburgh first specifically”. “We’re aiming for late spring/ early summer to ship statewide,” Witchey said.
You can get a look at the new brewhouse below.
We will continue to update as more information is made available.
