Highest-rated breweries in Pennsylvania
Cold beer, anyone? American beer drinkers have their fair share of options no matter where they might live.
Indeed, a market once dominated by a handful of major brands has become far more diverse since the craft beer scene expanded sixfold between 2008 and 2016. Independent production cooled off just a little in 2023 but still accounted for a whopping 23.4 million barrels of beer and craft beer's overall market share by volume rose to 13.3%, according to the Brewers Association. For context, in 2013, there were 3,108 craft breweries in the U.S.—and as of 2023, there are 9,761, representing a 214% increase in just a decade. Cheers to that!
Why the ongoing obsession? Putting aside the fact that people simply love their brew, beer has emerged as a wildly versatile beverage category. Craft breweries explore beer to its fullest potential and tend to rank highly as a result.
Another thing about beer is that every sip tells a story. It's first and foremost the journey of the beer's own production, namely one involving water, malted grains, botanical hops, and yeast. However, it's also a chronicling of the area in which the beer was produced since every state has its own respective history, climate, geography, and resources. Then there's the tale of the people who produced it, turning their love of carbonated alcohol into a passion project and hiring all kinds of local talent.
Combine America's love of beer with endless flavor possibilities, and you arrive at a sensational pastime and a thriving national industry. With nearly 10,000 craft breweries bubbling up across the nation, each one offers its own unique qualities, some complete with guided tours and tasting rooms (and maybe some hearty gastropub fare).
Many of the nation's highest-rated breweries are so small and independent that the only way to sample their suds is to visit them in person, while others distribute their products around the country—or even across the globe.
To find some top spots near you, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated breweries in Pennsylvania using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, a business with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Data is as of June 6, 2024.
Regardless of the brewery's size and scope, one thing is for sure: Now is a great time for a beer!
#30. Funk Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 19 South 6th St. Emmaus, Pennsylvania
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#29. Grist House Craft Brewery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (76 reviews)
- Address: 10 Sherman St. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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#28. East End Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 147 Julius St. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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#27. Doylestown Brewing Company - Hops Bar & Grill
- Rating: 4/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 22 South Main St. Doylestown, Pennsylvania
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#26. Allegheny City Brewing
- Rating: 5/5 (17 reviews)
- Address: 507 Foreland St. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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#25. The Colony Meadery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 905 Harrison St. Unit 115 Allentown, Pennsylvania
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#24. Conshohocken Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 739 East Elm St. Suite B Conshohocken, Pennsylvania
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#23. Levante Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 208 Carter Drive Suite 2 West Chester, Pennsylvania
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#22. Moo-Duck Brewery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 79 South Wilson Ave. Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania
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#21. Mortals Key Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 4224 East Lake Road Jamestown, Pennsylvania
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#20. Erie Brewing Company
- Rating: 4/5 (71 reviews)
- Address: 6008 Knowledge Pkwy Erie, Pennsylvania
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#19. The Brew Gentlemen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (42 reviews)
- Address: 512 Braddock Ave. Braddock, Pennsylvania
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#18. Bluestone Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 18 Pitney St. Behind the Hampton Inn Sayre, Pennsylvania
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#17. Susquehanna Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 635 South Main St. Pittston, Pennsylvania
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#16. Yergey Brewing
- Rating: 5/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 235 Main St. Emmaus, Pennsylvania
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#15. Zeroday Brewing Co.
- Rating: 4.5/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 250 Reily St. Suite 103 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
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#14. Lost Tavern Brewery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (49 reviews)
- Address: 782 Main St. Hellertown, Pennsylvania
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#13. St. Boniface Craft Brewing Co.
- Rating: 4.5/5 (53 reviews)
- Address: 1701 West Main St. Ephrata, Pennsylvania
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#12. Rumspringa Brewing Company
- Rating: 4/5 (113 reviews)
- Address: 3174 Old Philadelphia Pike Bird in Hand, Pennsylvania
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#11. Crooked Eye Brewery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (51 reviews)
- Address: 13 East Montgomery Ave. Hatboro, Pennsylvania
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#10. The Vineyard and Brewery at Hershey
- Rating: 4/5 (208 reviews)
- Address: 598 Schoolhouse Road Middletown, Pennsylvania
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#9. Molly Pitcher Brewing Company
- Rating: 4/5 (121 reviews)
- Address: 139 West High St. Carlisle, Pennsylvania
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#8. Straub Brewery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (96 reviews)
- Address: 303 Sorg St. Saint Marys, Pennsylvania
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#7. Bube's Brewery Dining and Entertainment
- Rating: 3.5/5 (227 reviews)
- Address: 102 North Market St. Mount Joy, Pennsylvania
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#6. Weyerbacher Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (157 reviews)
- Address: 905 Line St. Suite G Easton, Pennsylvania
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#5. Appalachian Brewing Company
- Rating: 4/5 (188 reviews)
- Address: 50 North Cameron St. 50 North Cameron Street, 17101, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
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#4. Lancaster Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (142 reviews)
- Address: 302 North Plum St. Lancaster, Pennsylvania
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#3. Yards Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (232 reviews)
- Address: 500 Spring Garden St. at the intersection of 5th St. and Spring Garden St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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#2. Tröegs Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (627 reviews)
- Address: 200 E. Hershey Park Drive Hershey, Pennsylvania
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#1. D.G. Yuengling and Son Brewery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (652 reviews)
- Address: 5th & Mahantongo Sts Pottsville, Pennsylvania
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This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jacob Osborn, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states and Washington D.C.
