Disobeying Responsibly with a Visit to Disobedient Spirits
One of my favorite things about writing this blog is uncovering something special that few know about. Often, these unknown destinations have been around for years, but sometimes, I get …
Breweries and Wineries
Tasting the Fantastic Moonshine at Blackbird Distillery in Jefferson County
There’s a new craze sweeping the Pennsylvania alcohol scene: craft distilleries. Since 2005, when Philadelphia Distilling opened the first distillery in Pennsylvania since prohibition, there has been an increasing number …
3 Wineries You Should Visit on Your Next Trip to the Pennsylvania Wilds
With over 150 wineries in Pennsylvania, you are never far from one, no matter where in the state you travel. So, when I visited the largely rural Pennsylvania Wilds, I …
Touring the Inside of the Historic Straub Brewery
Of all the breweries I’ve visited in Pennsylvania, Straub Brewery in Saint Marys might be my favorite. Despite the fact that I’m not a huge fan of their beer (more on …
Sampling the Amazing Wines of the Lake Erie Wine Country
In Erie, Pennsylvania, grapes are big business. In fact, the southern shores of Lake Erie are the largest wine-growing region east of the Rockies. Driving through the countryside of Erie, …
Tasting the Holy Brews at Church Brew Works in Pittsburgh
In the Lawrenceville neighborhood of downtown Pittsburgh, you’ll find a curious sight. Along busy Liberty Avenue is a church that draws hundreds of visitors every day. Wearing mostly casual clothes, …
Getting Cozy and Tasting Brews While Visiting North Country Brewing
Western Pennsylvania is home to many great breweries, but almost all of them are located in either Pittsburgh Breweries or in Erie. Fortunately for those looking for some quality micro-brewed …
The Groundhog Wine Trail: Great Wines in the Heart of Pennsylvania
Stretching roughly 120 miles from Altoona and Blairsville in the south to Sheffield in the north is the Groundhog Wine Trail. Featuring 15 different wineries, the Groundhog Wine Trail features …
The Best of Both Worlds: The Brewery and Vineyard at Hershey
It started, as many great stories do, over a glass of wine. Two friends and one stranger sat across from each other at a wine bar in Central Pennsylvania trying …
Tasting History at Yards Brewery
Note: Yards Brewery moved to a new location in Philly in November 2017. This article has been updated with the new location and operating hours, but some information may not …