Columbia Kettle Works brews its own beer in a Columbia brewpub and serves it alongside food at its Columbia location, Lancaster’s 2nd Gear Taproom, and the IronSpire Taphouse in Adamstown. The brewpub opened in spring 2014 with a five-barrel system in a 2,500-square-foot space, then grew into the building with expanded seating and a music venue upstairs. Its taprooms pair rotating CKW beers with Pennsylvania wines, cocktails made with Pennsylvania spirits, and locally sourced food when available.
Big Dog Craft BrewingBig Dog Craft Brewing is a family-operated Lancaster County brewpub, opened in 2020 by lifelong county residents Mark Garber and Dean Kroesen, that brews beer on-site and serves it with family-recipe pub food. Garber brings more than 20 years of homebrewing experience to the brewhouse, while the tap list includes beers made with Pennsylvania-grown malt. The brewpub also hosts weekly entertainment and private events.LANCASTER, PA
Levity Brewing CompanySince 2016, Levity Brewing Company has brewed beer and run lively taprooms in western Pennsylvania, with its original Indiana brewery joined by a second location in downtown Altoona. Both spots pair house beer with locally sourced food and community events, while the Indiana homebase adds live music, outdoor gathering space, and the private Levity Loft.INDIANA, PA
Cinderlands Beer CompanyFounded in Pittsburgh in 2017 by two married couples, Cinderlands Beer Company grew from garage brewing at its original Lawrenceville site into an independent brewery with three locations. Its 17,500-square-foot Warehouse in the Strip District is the company’s main production center, while Long Story Short preserves the original space as a neighborhood bar and sandwich shop. Cinderlands’ beers have earned gold medals at the Great American Beer Festival and World Beer Cup, including recognition for its Brett and experimental beers.PITTSBURGH, PA