Taylor House Brewing Company is preparing to expand its footprint in the Lehigh Valley with plans for a second location that will combine a new taproom, outdoor beer garden, and an upgraded miniature golf course.
The Catasauqua brewery purchased the property at 4315 W. Mountain Drive in Lehigh Township in late 2024 and has spent the past year transforming the former Fore Scoops property into what will become its second home, tentatively named “Hidden Creek Beer Garden & Taproom from Taylor House Brewing Co.”
Plans for the approximately eight-acre site include a rustic taproom, a new creekside beer garden overlooking Bertsch Creek, and a renovated 18-hole miniature golf course, creating a destination designed for both PA beer fans and families.
The property was previously home to Fore Scoops, an ice cream shop and miniature golf attraction that closed in 2024 after four years in business. Before that, the site hosted several well-known local businesses over the years, including Edgemont Acres Drive-In and Miniature Golf Course, and Casey’s Cafe & Mini Golf.
According to WFMZ.com, owners Fred and Annette Pompa saw the property as an opportunity to expand Taylor House Brewing into another part of the Lehigh Valley while creating an experience that offers more than just a place to enjoy a beer.
“We don’t have an opening date nailed down just yet as there’s still a lot of work to do, and I’m handling a lot of the improvements myself,” Fred Pompa told WFMZ.com.
Work on the project is continuing, with exterior improvements already completed and the taproom’s interior currently being built out. Pompa said there is a small chance the taproom could open this fall, but a full opening next spring is the more likely scenario.
“Once the temperatures get colder, it’s harder to do work, and we want to have the miniature golf course refurbished and also have the beer garden constructed on the hump in the back overlooking the creek,” Pompa told WFMZ.com.
When complete, the new location will provide Taylor House Brewing with a second destination in the Lehigh Valley, while breathing new life into a property that has served as a local gathering place for decades. With craft beer, outdoor seating, and miniature golf all in one location, the expansion is shaping up to be a unique addition to Pennsylvania’s growing craft beer landscape.
