A Brew With a Twist: Could Beer Be a Vaccine? What if your next pint could do more than just taste great — what if it protected you from disease? That’s the bold idea behind a controversial experiment from virologist Chris Buck, who literally brewed a beer that may act as a vaccine. From Lab Coat to Home Brew…

Noche Buena: Mexico’s Seasonal Beer That Heralds the Holidays Every beer lover knows there are year-round classics and then there are seasonal legends. In Mexico, there’s one beer that truly belongs to the holiday season—a dark, rich brew that locals look forward to all year: Noche Buena. Noche Buena by Heineken Mexico (Photo Credit: Heineken Mexico) A Beer Wrapped in Tradition…

ZeroDay Brewing Has Just Announced Closure of Their Taproom on 3rd Street in Harrisburg In shocking news, just moments ago (at 8:00 PM), ZeroDay Brewing announced that they will be closing their taproom on 3rd street in Harrisburg, PA. Located at 925 N. 3rd Street, Harrisburg, PA, United States, Pennsylvania, they stated that the taproom will be closing, but their brewery production will continue, and they will still maintain their outposts at the Broad Street Market and MidTown Cinema.

Black Friday Weekend Trip Day 2 So day two of found me waking up just outside of Washington PA and beginning my day with a trip to Oglebay park to hike the Driehorst Trail. As with the previous day's route and itinerary - Black Friday Weekend Trip - be sure to take a look at our Instagram account, where it shows the beers and each of the places I visited. 

Black Friday Weekend Trip Always love waking up the next day in the hotel and writing out about the previous day's trip. (The Trip - Day 1 recap) (Big Three Day Weekend Trip) I kind of decided on the whim of doing the trip and just pretty much set the compass for West Virginia and then let myself be taken by the whims to get there.

Book Review: A Significant Life - Human Meaning in a Silent Universe (Todd May) First off, Todd May has quickly become one of my favorite philosophers of the present. I first got acquainted with Todd May via the show "The Good Place". His first work I read was Death, which helped me a lot with my own understandings, feelings, and thoughts about death.

Book Review: Atomic Habits by James Clear I finally got around to Atomic Habits, but instead of reading it, I went with the audiobook version — which, for a book about systems, structure, and personal rhythm, actually worked pretty well. James Clear has a smooth, steady delivery that makes the material easy to digest during commutes, walks, or while doing absolutely anything else you’re trying to turn into a “habit.”

A Pennsylvania Craft Beer Thanksgiving: Maple-Brown Ale Glazed Turkey (Featuring Troegs, Victory, and More) Thanksgiving at The Beer Thrillers household usually means one thing: yes, the kids are arguing over who gets the wishbone, the pies are cooling on the counter, and the Macy’s parade is droning in the background — but most importantly, a Pennsylvania craft beer is getting cracked and poured into whatever dish I’m cooking.

Final Call for Rogue Ales & Spirits: Oregon Icon Abruptly Closes Newport Operations & Restaurants Amid Deepening Financial Strain It’s sobering when one of the craft-beer world’s landmark names draws the curtain early. After 37 years, Rogue Ales & Spirits has stunned the industry and its loyal followers by shutting down its Newport, Oregon, production operations and all associated restaurant/taproom venues seemingly overnight.

Hell in a Bucket Brewing Will be Closing Its Doors at the End of the Month Hell in a Bucket Brewing has made the difficult decision to announce the upcoming closure of their brewery. They made the announcement just hours ago on social media. Located currently at 392 E Front St, Marietta, PA 17547, originally located in Wrightsville PA, they recently moved to the Marietta location.

After a Four Year Run - West Connection Beer Vault is Closing Its Doors After four years of being one of the top, and greatest premier craft bottle and beer shops in the Central PA area, West Connection Beer Vault is closing its doors. Located up on the Hershey Hill overlooking Hummelstown, between Weiss and what used to be K-Mart and is now a host of other businesses (including a gym and a Tractor Supply), at…

MILWAUKEE’S PREMIER BLACK FRIDAY™ BEER RELEASE RETURNS FOR A FIFTEENTH YEAR AT LAKEFRONT BREWERY What has become tradition, hundreds of guests are welcomed by the beloved local brewery, looking to take home four different varieties of their rare liquid, available for one day only. A yearlong planning process culminates into one of the biggest beer release events in Southeast Wisconsin, Lakefront Brewery’s Black Friday…

Mahalo Aleworks and Kohola Brewery Come Together as One Family: Lahaina Brewing Co. September 19th, 2025 Maui, Hawaiʻi — A new chapter is unfolding in Hawaiʻiʻs craft beer story as two beloved breweries — Mahalo Aleworks and Kohola Brewery — come together under one united family brand: Lahaina Brewing Co. (LBC) on September 19th, 2025. This union celebrates the legacy, resilience, and community spirit born in Lahaina and now shared across our islands.

Haunted Hops: Five Pennsylvania Craft Beers to Sip This Halloween As the leaves fall and the nights grow longer, it's time to dive into the seasonal brews that bring all the thrills of October to your glass. For fans of craft beer and the spooky season, there’s no better time to explore Pennsylvania’s haunted-hops landscape. Below are five beers brewed by PA breweries that lean into Halloween vibes—names, labels, stories and all.

When Washington Goes Dark: What the 2025 Federal Shutdown Means for Pennsylvania Breweries For beer lovers, the notion of a federal government shutdown might seem distant—something about national parks, IRS forms, and Congress fighting over budgets. But for breweries—especially craft breweries with narrow margins, seasonal releases, and regulatory dependencies—a shutdown can become existential. In October 2025, as federal funding lapsed and agencies began furloughing non-essential staff, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) effectively ground to a halt in its regulatory functions.

The Grateful Goat Brewing Company to Close After Nearly Five Years in Camp Hill After nearly five years serving the Camp Hill community, The Grateful Goat Brewing Company has announced it will be closing its doors. The brewery shared the news via Instagram earlier this week, revealing that it has accepted an offer to sell both the business and its real estate.

Boxcar Brew Works is Closing Their Doolittle Station Taproom Unfortunately the rough year that is 2025 continues, as another brewery announces its taproom closure. On the heels of numerous large announcements, as well as Iron Hill announcing three taproom closures, Boxcar Brew Works is the next to announce their closure. There is a silver lining in this though, with the announcement of Premise Brewing emerging.

The Top 5 Oktoberfest Beers in Pennsylvania As the air turns crisp, leaves shift to fiery reds and golds, and pretzels, bratwurst, and lederhosen begin appearing across Pennsylvania, one thing is certain: Oktoberfest season is here. And with it comes a flood of Märzens and Festbiers—those malty, toasty, smooth lagers that define the season. Pennsylvania, with its deep German brewing roots, doesn’t just celebrate Oktoberfest—it…

Embracing the Season: The Return of Fall Beers As August gives way to September, a familiar rhythm takes hold in the craft beer world. Shelves start filling with copper-colored bottles, pumpkin-spiced cans, and Märzens brewed for Oktoberfest. Whether you love them or groan at their arrival, fall beers signal one of the most exciting times of year for drinkers and brewers alike.

Arizona Craft Beer Giants Unite: Huss Brewing Co. and PHX Beer Co. Merge to Launch Zonafide Beverages In a major shake-up for Arizona’s craft beer scene, two beloved hometown breweries—Huss Brewing Co. and PHX Beer Co.—have officially merged to create a new powerhouse: Zonafide Beverages LLC. What’s Brewing Behind the Merge? This exciting partnership positions Zonafide Beverages as the…

Beer Review: UltraCush Hazy IPA (Neshaminy Creek Brewing Co.) Hazy IPAs are kind of the craft beer world’s comfort food at this point. You know what you’re going to get—juicy hops, that signature hazy pour, and a soft body that’s made for summer evenings. For International Hazy IPA Day, I figured it’d be fitting to crack into something fresh from Pennsylvania.

Book Review: Something Wicked This Way Comes by Ray Bradbury Few books capture the strange magic of October like Ray Bradbury’s Something Wicked This Way Comes. First published in 1962, this dark fantasy novel still stands as one of the best explorations of childhood fears, aging, temptation, and the sinister carnival lurking just beyond the safe borders of small-town life.

Missile Site Turned Taproom: Grist House Command Launches in Collier Township You ever walk into a room that’s heavy with history? That’s the vibe when you step into Grist House Command, the newest spot from Grist House Craft Brewery, tucked inside what was once a Cold War-era Nike missile command center in Collier Township. This isn’t your typical craft beer launch—it’s a full-on story, a place where aviation relics meet hazy IPAs and dog-friendly patios.

Cincinnati Craft Legend Listermann Brews Its Final Chapter When a place you’ve been raising pints at for years closes its doors—without much warning—it cuts deeper than you’d expect. That’s exactly what happened on—and yes, I’ll say it—Saturday, August 16, 2025. That day marked the final pouring for one of Cincinnati’s most storied staples in the craft beer world: Listermann Brewing Company…

Beer Review: DDH Alien Church (Citra & Galaxy) (Tired Hands) Background & Brewing DDH Alien Church (Citra & Galaxy) is a New England-style (hazy) IPA brewed by Tired Hands Brewing Company in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. It’s built on their “Reptoid Alien with Photosynthesizing Tongue Oat IPA” foundation, featuring fluffy malted oats and heavy hopping with Cascade and Columbus at the base. The dry hopping process is dialed up significantly—first with a hefty dose of Citra, Mosaic, and Chinook, then “blasted over the skull” with even more Citra plus tropical, punchy, hyper-fresh Galaxy hops as a secondary dry hop.