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Warwick Farm Brewing opened for to-go can sales in December of 2019, utilizing a 10bbl brewhouse. The brewery is situated on a 22-acre farm in the heart of Bucks County, with plans to build a taproom in 2021. Warwick Farm is one of the hottest PA breweries right now and has made quite the impression on beer fans, putting out a wide variety of styles for just about everyone. Ryan Seiz is the head brewer at Warwick Farm Brewing. Read more to find out his introduction to beer, where he sees the craft beer industry heading, and more!

What was your introduction to craft beer?

I was first introduced to craft beer in my college apartment. My roommate bought a 6-pack of Fat Tire from New Belgium for us to enjoy. When I first tried it, I was stunned at how bitter it was compared to what I was drinking then (PBR). My interest was sparked and I went to Giant to purchase a pick-6 mixed pack once a week.

How did you get started as a brewer?

Hours after my baseball dream and career ended, my wife asked me “So what do you want to do in your life?” I quickly responded to her saying, “I want to start a brewery.” When we got home from Iowa, Jen made a deal with me that if I could read and take detailed notes from the book How to Brew by John Palmer, we would invest in a brewing setup. To be honest, I never read a book in college and she was well aware of that. After 48 hours and 60 pages of notes, I completed the book and we drove to Keystone Homebrew to purchase a homebrew setup! From there my passion grew and grew!

What style allows you to be the most creative, and why?

This is a tough question because we typically utilize the four-main ingredients and intend to continue to do so. IPA’s, Belgian’s, and Stout’s I believe are easier to get creative with because there are a wide variety of ingredients available for those styles. We are getting creative with our Lagers and most specifically our Pilsner’s. We are constantly experimenting with dry hopping, temperatures, water profiles, and many other techniques to improve the style. Our Doppelbock that we recently released uses malts that typically wouldn’t be used in that specific style. We think it’s our best-executed beer we’ve produced.

What was the first beer you ever brewed, and what did you learn from it?

I brewed an extract blackberry wheat beer and I immediately learned that I wanted to switch to all-grain. I also learned that adding fruit into primary fermentation doesn’t add much flavor.

Where do you see the craft beer industry heading in the next few years?

Obviously the NEIPA craze isn’t going anywhere because of how flavorful and approachable they are. I believe we are going to see more breweries creating low ABV beers that are packed with flavor. People can only enjoy so many double IPA’s before they need to switch to something much lower in ABV. I am hopeful that Pilsner will continue to rise in popularity.

Describe what it’s like to be a brewer in Pennsylvania.

I am extremely thankful that we started our brewery in PA. Our neighboring breweries are all extremely friendly and helpful. This market is really unique because customers seem to want and request lagers.

What is the inspiration behind your beer names?

Naming beers is the worst. No joke. We have no organization and no explanation for many of our beer names

What is your favorite beer to drink right now?

I’m currently enjoying the best beer ever to be produced in PA, Sly-Fox Helles. We are constantly keeping our cooler stocked with it because it’s extremely flavorful and crisp! If you listen to our podcast, you’ll understand how much we enjoy it.

What is the most important lesson you learned in the beer industry so far?

We have learned many things about being open for our first year. The Pandemic has thrown a real wrench in things, but I couldn’t be more happy and thankful for the staff and ownership that we have. I personally have learned to listen and learn from people who have been in the industry much longer than us.

Thank you to Ryan for talking with us! Make sure you visit Warwick Farm Brewing for all the latest beers, news, information, and special events. And also follow Warwick Farm on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.