Hershey, PA

If you hav. e the time and are going to Troegs, look into a tour (needs to be booked online $5). You get a starter beer, green beer (on the tour), and a finisher, along with a pint glass. My wife and I have done it 13 times Also, they have scratch beers and if on Saturday go in the shop and buy some brownies, guaranteed you will enjoy them.

 

Prior to your comment no one said it was a "must-hit". A few people said it was worth a visit and one said "absolutely" go if you are in Hershey. What's the harm in visiting a brewery that has been important to the area (first Harrisburg now Hershey) for 20 years?

 

Here's my opinion on 3 must hit breweries in the area:

Tröegs
Pizza Boy
While you are heading to or from Pizza Boy, stop in Ever Grain. Their stuff is unreal.

Bottleshop = def. Breskis.

 

I agree. I was a bit jaded by my visits and the beers I tried, but it is absolutely worth a visit in Hershey. I shoulda left it at that.

 

I would keep an eye out for South County cans, especially if you like hoppy beers. They're from south of York, Fawn Grove I believe. Not sure where that fits in the whole local scheme of things, but I'd be surprised if you could get their stuff up by you... The aforementioned Breski Beverage usually has their stuff in stock, though I looked just a few minutes ago at their website and they only had Day Rider, their session IPA. Good beer. Not sure where else might have their stuff.

 

I've liked everything i've had from Funk Brewing, can get several of their offerings in cans. If you want a drive you could head to elizabethtown and give them a visit, moo-duck is only a few blocks away and Cox isnt too much further of a drive.

 

Good call on Funk. Forgot all about them. Cans in Etown could be nonexistent, though. Might be worth a call before a visit if cans are pulling you there.

 

If he's taking I-78 all the way, the original Funk location in Emmaus is only about 2 miles off the highway. They only sporadically release cans though.

 

If you happen to go out towards Pizza Boy/Al's - definitely hop off 81 or 83 and head downtown to Harrisburg.

Zero Day Brewing. They are in Reily Street behind Midtown Cinema smack in the heart of the city.

 

Glad you had an enjoyable visit. A little stunning to me that Shangy's hasn't hopped on the six pack and single bottle/can train yet. Is there something that prevents them from doing that, or are they just slow on the uptake?

And yeah, the food at Troegs is just out of sight. Love it.

 

Ah, okay. Makes a little more sense, then.

Maybe weird to ask, but what did you eat at Troegs?

 

Maybe the blackened catfish wrap... ? Either way, glad you had a great visit. Have to get back there soon to further explore the recently revamped menu.

 

love the poutine fries, and the spicy ketchup they have

grilled cheese w/ tomato soup is my favorite their for food though

 

yes!!!

gotthis went i went as well