Are you an Untappd fanatic? Frantically checking in the latest beer purchase as soon as it touches your lips? If so, you probably want to see how breweries in Pennsylvania stack up against each other through the app.
We’ve crunched the numbers and below are the top 10 breweries according to Untappd* for the year of 2020.
1. Imprint Beer Co – 4.17 ✰
One of Pennsylvania’s newest, most exciting breweries is Hatfield based Imprint Beer Company. Imprint prides themselves on crafting “unique and creative beers, from hazy IPAs to lusciously thick stouts, mind-melding kettle sours to crazy fruited concoctions”
Imprint has become famous for their Schmoojee concoctions, however it doesn’t stop there. Their complete draft list ranges from every style of craft beer someone could think of.
T2. Dancing Gnome – 4.14 ✰
As Dancing Gnome says they “unapologetically brew hop pronounced styles and believe in the process of designing, refining, and perfecting our creations. With the understanding and appreciation of tradition, we take calculated liberties to forge a new path for the American Ale.”
While this Pittsburgh brewery is known for their hazy, juicy IPA’s you shouldn’t sleep on all of the styles coming from Dancing Gnome. But get in the lines early, because you may miss out!
T2. Fermentery Form – 4.14 ✰
Fermentery Form is a small artisan brewery in the West Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia. “We produce delicate and flavorful beers, fermented with our own mixed cultures. A central pillar of our production is our Solera system. This pyramid of barrels contains beer of various ages, in an array of oak types from around the world”
The hours of this brewery vary. So you have to be active to keep up with their latest brews!
4. Hidden River Brewing – 4.10 ✰
“Hidden River Brewing Co. is located at Brinton Lodge in Douglassville, PA. We brew a constant rotation of creative and unusual beers, and we provide a farm-to-table food menu that sources from local farms and suppliers.”
One of the true hidden gems (pun intended maybe?) on the list. Hidden River can only be experienced to be understood. Situated in a historic farmhouse offers a delicious rotation of not just handcrafted beer, but plenty of food to enjoy as well.
T5. Warwick Farm Brewing – 4.09 ✰
Chances are you may have heard of Warwick Farm Brewing. Hell, chances are you’ve even tasted their beer before. That’s because, while the brewery’s taproom hasn’t officially opened, they have been churning out can and crowler releases regularly for all PA beer drinkers to enjoy.
While the brewing system is complete enough to allow for their regular releases, Warwick also has plans for a 5,500 square foot taproom in the near future. In the meantime, guests can pick up to-go options as they are available.
T5. Tired Hands Brewing – 4.09 ✰
A nationally recognized brewery, Tired Hands produces what they call “strange and beautiful beers”. Known for their hazey, juicy IPA’s Tired Hands was one of the first breweries in the state to really cultivate the beer line culture we know of today.
However beyond that Tired Hands offers three locations within walking distance to one another in Ardmore. The Fermentaria which offers a full tap list with robust food menu. The Brew Cafe which offers a smaller food and beer menu. And the General Store for all your TH to go needs.
7. Brew Gentlemen – 4.08 ✰
“Brew Gentlemen was born out of the desire to carve our own path, build something meaningful, and share great experiences. BG aims to create soft, balanced and elegant beers and meaningful experiences while helping revitalize the historic steel town of Braddock, Pennsylvania”
The brewery may not seem like much from the outside, but once you step through the doors the sights, sounds and most importantly flavors are overwhelming. From the bartenders decked out in classic black and white outfits to the award winning beer there is plenty to take in at their Braddock brewery.
8. Second Sin Brewing – 4.07 ✰
As the story goes, the Second Sin Brewing Company founders have known each other since their days playing middle school football together. Their brewery can be found in what was once Broken Goblet Brewings’ original brewery.
Second Sin focuses on creating modern versions of classic beer styles while striving to maintain the balance between all ingredients. They offer a constantly rotating selection of beers across the spectrum of styles.
T9. Human Robot – 4.05 ✰
Built in the former location of St. Benjamin Brewing in Philadelphia, Human Robot opened to the public officially in early 2020. The brewery embraces their Human roots, crafting crisp lagers dedicated to the preservation of traditional decoction methods as well as foundational ingredients and techniques embraced by breweries that many grew up enjoying.
As Robots they enjoy the experimental use of new ingredients, techniques and sensibility. They adopt and enjoy the creative use of dry hopping and adjunct ingredients in Hazy Bois, enhanced Stouts and fruit-forward sours. Their foundational side furthers the experience of tradition with Czech Lagers poured exclusively through Lukr side pull faucets. Their robot side says “Yup that sounds stupid enough, lets try it!” Whether you come for the OG lagers or the fun new styles and techniques they will make sure you’re satisfied.
T9. FourScore Beer Company – 4.05 ✰
We know Gettysburg is known all over the country for it’s history….but add a new destination to the list when visiting the area. This Adams county brewery may be newer to the scene (opening in 2019), but they have clearly arrived onto the Pennsylvania craft beer scene.
Known for a plethora of beer options from traditional styles to over the top fruited sours. At the same time, they have cultivated one of the top dining experiences in the area offering a restaurant scene that is second to none. The only way to truly experience all they have to offer is a visit for yourself.
10. Four Points Brewing – 4.04 ✰
Opened originally in 2018 Four Points Brewing is located 45 minutes outside of Pittsburgh in downtown Charleroi, PA. The brewery has become synonymous for offering some of the hottest beer releases in Western, PA (which is quite the accomplishment considering the local craft beer market).
Along with the regular releases the brewery offers a menu featuring BBQ that could hold its own in any part of the country (looking at you Tennessee). The brewery has time and time again shown their chops with the wide variety of highly-rated beer they continue to produce.
*Numbers updated as of December, 2nd 2020. Does not include nano breweries
