Founded in 2009 by Pennsylvania residents Jason and Nicole Lavery, Lavery Brewing Company grew from a homebrewing experiment into a downtown Erie brewery and restaurant. Its team pairs a beer program known for hazy IPAs and crisp lagers with a food menu shaped by Chef Zach Pesch, while keeping community events central to the taproom’s identity.
Erie Ale WorksStarted by homebrewers Steve Anthony and Jeff McCullor in one garage and moved into a second, Erie Ale Works brews beer in an open-concept Erie taproom where guests sit beside the production equipment. The co-founders still shape the operation—Steve as brewing director and Jeff as marketing director and self-described floor sweeper—while the shop builds community through local events, charity fundraisers and donations of spent grain to a nearby farmer.ERIE, 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
Erie Brewing CompanyKnown in Erie for tying its beer to the city’s history, Erie Brewing Company is a local craft brewery whose flagship Railbender Ale honors the laborers who laid the city’s railroad tracks. The brewery serves its beers at two Erie brewpub locations and produces fresh releases alongside established recipes for local customers and wholesale accounts.ERIE, PA