Pennsylvania Has 2 Of The Best Beer Festivals In The Country
The Keystone State certainly has an abundance of two things. Football and beer. In fact, Pennsylvania has two of the best beer festivals in the country.
USA Today‘s 10Best recently published a report that highlighted the top beer festivals in America. They dove into what’s brewing in every major market. For many cities, the fall is an opportunity to put on an event that tributes Octoberfest.
“Beer festivals not only offer attendees the chance to sample numerous brews (sometimes even rare and one-off pours), but also allow beer fans to get to know their favorite brewmasters, sample paired foods, and learn all about beer and brewing,” 10Best explains.
As the Eagles and the Steelers continue their training camp prep to kickoff their highly anticipated seasons, let’s roll into their respective cities to take a look at their beer festivals.
#9 Philly Bierfest – Philadelphia
This festival is typically scheduled to take place in the winter. Just when football fans are pacing around looking for something to do on the weekend. It is typically held on the last Saturday of February at the German Society of Pennsylvania. “The one-day event hosts Pennsylvania brewers who are creating traditional German-style brews and features German importers,” 10Best states.
This past year was the 10th edition of this beer fest. Tickets ranged from $59 – $99. There were five floors of beer tastings and activities, celebrating German beer history and offerings in the Philadelphia rea.
#1 Barrel & Flow Fest – Pittsburgh
Not only does Pennsylvania have two of the best ten beer festivals in the country, they also hold the number one spot. Barrel and Flow Fest finds 3,000 beer industry professionals getting together in Pittsburgh for a weekend of hop-filled fun. The latest edition of this beer fest was just this past weekend.
“Barrel & Flow’s lineup reflects our commitment to creating an inclusive festival environment and showcasing Black breweries, artists, and small businesses,” they say on their website. The lineup this year included 55 brews, by 40 different Black-owned breweries. 60 food vendors were also onsite. Seven bands, five DJ’s, and four art shows then provided the entertainment.
