Here's 10 places!...To Drink For Free
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10 places to catch a free beer buzz (if you're the world's lightest lightweight) & pick up some new brews!
I think we had you guys pretty well-covered re: Philly Wine Week over on our Meal Ticket blog. But that's all over now. So as a concession to those of you who a) didn't get a chance to celebrate it b) are more into drinks of the hops n' barley variety or c) recognize booze should be celebrated every week, here's a roundup of some places to taste and tour and maybe get a good buzz goin' any time of the year...for free!
1. D. G. Yuengling & Son, Pottsville, PA: Check their calendar for guided tour times.
2. Flying Fish Brewing Co., Somerdale, NJ: Wednesday-Friday 3pm-8pm, Saturday 12pm-6pm, Sunday 12pm-4pm [guided & self-guided tours/tasting room]
3. Neshaminy Creek Brewing, Croydon, PA: Wednesday-Thursday 4pm-7pm, Friday-Saturday 12pm-7pm, Sunday 12pm-5pm [self-guided tours/tasting room]
4. Philadelphia Brewing Co., Philadelphia, PA: Saturday 12pm-3pm [guided tours/tasting room]
5. Sly Fox Beer, Pottstown, PA: Saturday & Sunday 2pm & 4pm (call ahead) [guided tours] / Tasting Room: Wednesday-Thursday 11:30am-9pm, Friday-Saturday 11:30am-10:00pm, Sunday 11:30am-8pm
6. Victory Brewing Co., Downingtown, PA: Friday 3pm-5pm (on the hour), Saturday-Sunday 12pm-4pm (on the hour) [guided tours]
7. Weyerbacher, Easton, PA: Friday 5:30pm, Saturday 1pm, 3pm & 5pm / Visitors Center: Monday-Saturday 12pm-7pm
8. Yards Brewing Co., Philadelphia, PA: Saturday 12pm-4pm, Sunday 12pm-3pm [guided tours] / Tasting Room: Monday-Saturday 12pm-7pm, Sunday 12pm-4pm
**DOUBLE BONUS!** (for if you're all "GO HARD OR GO HOME!")
9. Dad's Hat Rye, Bristol, PA: Most Saturday afternoons (check website for details) / $10 fee
10. Philadelphia Distilling, Philadelphia, PA: Most Saturdays 2pm & 4pm (check here for details & tickets) / $10 fee
