Founded in 2023 by four Eastern Pennsylvania natives, Illumination Brewing makes craft beer and alcoholic seltzers for the Lehigh Valley. Based at its Emmaus brewery, the company has expanded to taprooms in Slatington and Allentown while bringing Funk Brewing’s established craft-beer brand into its lineup. Its flagship Citrus and Silent Disco beers reflect a focus on balanced, hop-forward brews made through test batches, tailored water profiles, and innovative hopping techniques.
Neshaminy Creek Brewing CompanyFounded in 2012, Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company makes award-winning craft beer from its Croydon brewery and serves it through taprooms in Croydon, Dublin, and Harleysville. Known for a DIY spirit and a willingness to brew outside the lines, the Pennsylvania company balances year-round favorites such as County Line IPA with rotating seasonal and small-batch experiments. Its beer is distributed across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland.HARLEYSVILLE, PA
Wallenpaupack Brewing CompanyFounded in 2017 by Rebecca Ryman, Wallenpaupack Brewing Company is a craft brewery, brewpub, and beer garden near Lake Wallenpaupack in Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains. Its 14,000-square-foot brewery makes award-winning beers and prepares food in-house, using locally sourced ingredients whenever possible. The company also operates a second taproom, The Wake Zone, in nearby Tafton.HAWLEY, PA
Doylestown Brewing CompanyBuilt on a Pennsylvania family beer business that began in 1948, Doylestown Brewing Company makes craft beer through its brewery operations in Doylestown. Owner Joe Modestine carries forward three generations of beer and restaurant experience, while head brewer Erik Walp has helped the company grow from a small brewpub brewery into a regional operation. The company also provides contract brewing services and maintains a presence in downtown Doylestown.DOYLESTOWN, 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