Family-owned and family-operated, Coal Country Brewing grew from founder and brewmaster Mike Kutchman’s weekend hobby into an Ebensburg microbrewery with brewing on site. Its taproom draws on Central Pennsylvania’s mining heritage, incorporating real coal and historic miner equipment into the setting while supporting nearby farmers through locally sourced ingredients.
Warwick Farm BrewingOn a 22-acre historic farm in Bucks County, family-owned and operated Warwick Farm Brewing grows its own hops and brews independent craft beer. Founded by lifelong friends Scott Seiz and Tom Taber, the brew farm pairs Ryan Seiz’s home-brewing roots with the Taber family’s commitment to preserving Warwick Township farmland. Its 5,000-square-foot tasting room and open-air Biergarten make the farm itself part of the experience.JAMISON, PA
Rockmill BreweryFounded in 2010, family-owned Rockmill Brewery makes farmhouse ales on a 23-acre 19th-century horse farm near Lancaster, where the headwaters of the Hocking River filter through Black Hand Sandstone. Its tasting room carries that sense of place into a welcoming gathering spot, with fresh beer, Backcountry BBQ and a historic farmhouse setting that also hosts private events and weddings.LANCASTER, OH
Hopshire Farm and BreweryFamily-owned and run by Chris and Holly Rakow, Hopshire Farm & Brewery has brewed New York farm beer in Freeville since opening in 2013 as the state’s fifth farm brewery. The brewery uses locally sourced ingredients, sends spent grain to a nearby farm, and operates an onsite market garden, while its taproom doubles as a community gathering place for local food and live music.FREEVILLE, NY
Moo-Duck BrewerySince 2014, Moo-Duck Brewery has been a small family-owned and operated brewery and pub in Elizabethtown, handcrafting unfiltered beer in small batches on a hand-built brewing system. Brewer-owner Mike’s recipes respect traditional styles while making room for unconventional ingredients and techniques, with twelve seasonally rotating taps and a locally sourced food menu. The taproom also keeps community at the center through an ongoing charity beer program, live music, and a no-TV, conversation-first atmosphere.ELIZABETHTOWN, PA