A Taste of Pennsylvania

Sometimes you find yourself on a business trip, and you exit your comfort zone (NYC) and discover some delicious beer. This is a list detailing some of the best beers to come out of PA. Enjoy.

By Mike G.

  1. Victory Golden Monkey

    At 302 places | 9.5 ABV | Brewed by Victory Brewing Company

    A delicious glass of knockout juice. Not for the faint of heart, my personal favorite.

    Brewery's Description: Enchanting and enlightening, this golden, frothy ale boasts an intriguing herbal aroma, warming alcohol esters on the tongue and light, but firm body to finish. Exotic spices add subtle notes to bo... full description

  2. Troegs Troegenator

    At 88 places | 8.2 ABV | Brewed by Tröegs Brewing Company

    Much like the description, this beer is a meal.

    Brewery's Description: For periods of fasting without solid foods, Monastic brewers relied on the double bock; a stronger, richer beer to fulfill their basic nutritional needs. Known to them as "liquid bread", ... full description

  3. Troegs Dreamweaver Wheat

    At 73 places | 4.8 ABV | Brewed by Tröegs Brewing Company

    Sometimes you like to have more than 2 beers at a time. The Dreamweaver Wheat is refreshing.

    Brewery's Description: Long toasty days, cool breezy nights and a splash of magic provide the inspiration for the Troegs brothers’ dreamiest Single Batch creation—Dreamweaver Wheat. Combining four wheat types with... full description

  4. Victory HopDevil Ale

    At 159 places | 6.7 ABV | Brewed by Victory Brewing Company

    I enjoy extremely spicy foods, and only so many beers can stand up to that daunting task. This is one of them.

    Brewery's Description: Bold, spicy and menacingly delicious, this American-hopped India Pale Ale offers an aromatic punch and then follows through with a lasting, full-bodied finish. full description

  5. Troegs Mad Elf

    At 41 places | 11.0 ABV | Brewed by Troegs Brewing Company

    This will put you in the holiday spirit no matter what. Once again, not for the faint of heart.

    Brewery's Description: The Mad Elf, a cheerful creation to warm your heart and enlighten your tongue. The combination of Cherries, Honey, and Chocolate Malts delivers gentle fruits and subtle spices. Fermented and ag... full description