In 2020, both the first Loophole (7.2% Hazy IPA) and the second Loophole (7.9% Mexican chocolate stout) versions were released. Now in 2021, the third Loophole (4.8% dry-hopped pilsner) was released in January, the fourth Loophole (5.6% hazy white IPA) was released in May, and the fifth Loophole (4.8% coconut lime gose) was released in July. Now we bring you LOOPHOLE 6.0!
For those unfamiliar, or in case you need a refresher, the Loophole Series came out of a search to help boost revenue for our state’s smallest breweries during the pandemic shutdown. Canning is not something all breweries are well-equipped to do, and East End Brewing Company has been the “host brewery” for all of these collaborations.
We are pleased to announce the next version of Pennsylvania Loophole, version 6.0, a 5.7% ABV straightforward cream ale brewed with flaked maize and a touch of acidulated and honey malts.
Breweries In PA and East End Brewing Company, along and many other PA breweries, are releasing the sixth version of this beer (see the full list of breweries below).
“We started this project during the shutdown, but even now, it still seems to be meeting a very specific need for small brewers in our state. So we’re gonna keep on doing it as long as it does!” – Scott Smith, Owner of East End Brewing Company
Like the other versions, this collaboration beer was brewed at East End Brewing and will be available in cans at the below breweries across our Commonwealth:
• 412 Brewing
• Bloom Brew
• Boxcar Brew Works at Doolittle’s
• Bucks County Brewery
• Cartesian Brewing
• Cave Brewing
• Chatty Monks Brewing
• Deer Creek Malt House
• Headley’s Brewing Company
• Hemauer Brewing Company
• Mondays Brewing Company
• Newtown Brewing Company
• Punch Buggy Brewing
• Recon Brewing
• Stone Bridge Brewing
• Twelves Restaurant/Blondes and Brunettes Brewing
• And of course… East End Brewing!
If you’re a craft beer drinker who wants to support this project, plan on picking up some of this beer, or trying it on draft soon! East End Brewing Company will have Loophole 6.0 available starting 11/19, with the majority of breweries receiving their shipment and having the cans/draft the week of 11/22.
If you’re a PA brewery interested in carrying this beer, YOU CAN! Just contact [email protected].
