PA canned beer options

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  1. Wisconsin

    Wisconsin Initiate (0) Jul 24, 2008 Wisconsin

    Hey all,

    Going to Peach Fest with friends in Scranton, PA this week. Looking for good canned beer to bring to the event; preferably one that isn't available in WI. It's looking like it will be quite warm so a good lager or session ale would be best. If there are other can't miss options (other styles or bottles) let me know.

    Thanks in advance.
     
    #1 Wisconsin, Aug 9, 2016
  2. MikeRa

    MikeRa Zealot (639) Aug 14, 2008 Pennsylvania

    Best bet would be beers from either Sly Fox (Pikeland Pils or Dunkel Lager) or Neshaminy Creek Brewing (Croydon Cream Ale).

    There is also Yuengling Summer Wheat and Yuengling Lord Chesterfield Ale, since Yuengling is not sold in WI
     
    #2 MikeRa, Aug 9, 2016
  3. makalarch

    makalarch Initiate (0) Jul 31, 2011 Pennsylvania

    So just to clarify you want PA canned beer that is not available in WI. Could you get access to the Philly area breweries? Sly Fox and Neshaminy are great options, Tired Hands are in super high demand and require waiting in line, just didn't know what your options were. I know Victory distributes everywhere but they just recently started canning more regional options and I don't know how far those have gone.
     
    #3 makalarch, Aug 9, 2016
  4. makalarch

    makalarch Initiate (0) Jul 31, 2011 Pennsylvania

    If you aren't looking for PA specific beer I have been hyping up most Jacks Abby brews as they distro here in philly and have a lot of great summertime options. The Calyptra is my favorite session beer right now. As for other regional cans Conshohocken and Manayunk are also good bets.
     
    #4 makalarch, Aug 9, 2016
  5. Wisconsin

    Wisconsin Initiate (0) Jul 24, 2008 Wisconsin

    Just to clarify, it doesn't have to be a PA brewery. It would be cool to enjoy some beers we don't have access to in WI. If it happens to be from PA, even better. We do get Victory in WI, although I haven't had much of their offerings and nothing from a can. Summer Love was good.

    The Sly Fox beers sound appealing (especially the Pikeland Pils). Are these readily available even a ways outside of Philly? We were going to be doing most of our shopping in Wilkes-Barre.
     
    #5 Wisconsin, Aug 9, 2016
  6. zeuiax

    zeuiax Zealot (673) May 1, 2016 New York

    Isn't Sole Artisan Ales somewhere near Scranton??
     
    #6 zeuiax, Aug 9, 2016
  7. JackHorzempa

    JackHorzempa Grand Pooh-Bah (3,375) Dec 15, 2005 Pennsylvania
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    Victory Prima Pils is now available in cans.

    Also, Sly Fox has a summer variety pack:

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    #7 JackHorzempa, Aug 9, 2016
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  8. ArkyVaughan

    ArkyVaughan Pooh-Bah (1,932) Nov 1, 2013 New Jersey
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    There might still be some Troegs Nimble Giant cans around.
     
    #8 ArkyVaughan, Aug 9, 2016
  9. hillind

    hillind Savant (1,007) Apr 24, 2010 Pennsylvania

    I'll second Neshaminy and Sly Fox beers. Fresh County Line is outstanding but may be a bit high ABV for what you are looking for. Prima Pils, Summer Love, Vital, and Headwaters should all be easy to find
    Victory canned beers in the Scranton/WB area. Stop at Sabatini's in Exeter and you'll def find something.
     
    #9 hillind, Aug 9, 2016
  10. elucas730

    elucas730 Initiate (0) Feb 5, 2010 New York

    Sort of. They don't sell beer at the brewery. When they do releases, it's at other locations around S/W-B. You have to watch Facebook to see where they are selling. But if they have a release soon, you'll definitely want to get it on it.
     
    #10 elucas730, Aug 9, 2016
  11. zeuiax

    zeuiax Zealot (673) May 1, 2016 New York

    I believe they released Kushy clouds on Sunday...not sure if they sold out...
     
    #11 zeuiax, Aug 9, 2016
  12. rodgers

    rodgers Initiate (0) Jun 11, 2005 Pennsylvania

    I run Taylor Beverage across from Montage Mountain
    We carry
    Founders
    Shipyard
    Stoudts
    Southern Tier
    Victory
    Flying Fish
    all in cans

    We are next to the State Liquor Store in
    Price Chopper Plaza

    Cheers
     
    #12 rodgers, Aug 9, 2016
  13. Birdrinker

    Birdrinker Initiate (0) Mar 30, 2014 Colorado

    Hell's yeah! See ya at Peach!

    Another option on your way to peach would be to stop at 18th street in Hammond, IN They've got plenty of cans and should still have some grapefruit dead.
     
    #13 Birdrinker, Aug 9, 2016
  14. PA-Michigander

    PA-Michigander Grand Pooh-Bah (3,372) Nov 10, 2013 Pennsylvania
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    At $22 for a 4-pack of 12oz cans I assume it'll be available for a while.
     
    #14 PA-Michigander, Aug 9, 2016
  15. TedStrosser

    TedStrosser Pundit (795) Jun 19, 2015 Pennsylvania

    Old Forge - T-Rail Pale Ale in 16oz. cans - super refreshing and should be easy to find throughout NEPA.
     
    #15 TedStrosser, Aug 9, 2016
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  16. ShanePB

    ShanePB Initiate (0) Sep 6, 2010 Pennsylvania

    For something inexpensive, local, lower ABV and tasty; I would suggest Neshaminy Creek Croydon Cream Ale.
     
    #16 ShanePB, Aug 9, 2016
  17. hopflyer

    hopflyer Initiate (0) Nov 10, 2013 Pennsylvania

    Agree with everyone who mentioned Neshaminy Creek. County Line IPA is great but 6.6% might be more than what you're looking for. alternative may be their Pale Ale, J.A.W.N, which is 5.2% and pretty good as well.
     
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  18. Wisconsin

    Wisconsin Initiate (0) Jul 24, 2008 Wisconsin

    We are flying otherwise that would be an option, along with a boat load of Moon Man cans too. Maybe we'll cross paths at Peach!

    Thanks for the recommendations everyone. What's the best bang for the $ in terms of quality beers (not necessarily just abv)? New Glarus sells Moon Man 12 pack cans for $14. Are there any deals like that in PA?
     
    #18 Wisconsin, Aug 9, 2016
  19. JackHorzempa

    JackHorzempa Grand Pooh-Bah (3,375) Dec 15, 2005 Pennsylvania
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    Not in Southeastern PA. I can buy 6-packs of Sly Fox for around 8 bucks. Neshaminy Creek 6-pack are over 10 bucks (11.99?) for me.

    Maybe @rodgers would be willing to share his prices with you.

    Cheers!
     
    #19 JackHorzempa, Aug 10, 2016
  20. hillind

    hillind Savant (1,007) Apr 24, 2010 Pennsylvania

    You won't find any deals like that in NEPA. $18-20 range is where you'll find 12 packs from Sierra Nevada, Victory, Troegs and other similar breweries. Most Neshaminy Creek 6 packs I see up here are in the $12 area as well
     
    #20 hillind, Aug 10, 2016
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