Chestnut Hill, Mt. Airy Breweries Among PA's Best, Food And Wine Says

CHESTNUT HILL-MT. AIRY, PHILADELPHIA – Two of the most popular breweries in the Chestnut Hill-Mt. Airy area are getting some nice recognition from Food and Wine Magazine, as they were recently featured on its list of "The 30 Best Craft Breweries to Visit in Pennsylvania."

Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant in Chestnut Hill (as well as its many other area locations) and Mt. Airy's Earth Bread + Brewery found themselves among the list of PA's best brewers.

Here's what Food and Wine Magazine has to say about Iron Hill:

While it might seem silly to include an aging chain brewpub (originally started in Jersey) on a list of top Pennsylvania breweries, Iron Hill should not be ignored. Nine of the chain’s thirteen locations are currently in Pennsylvania, with a crown jewel spot set to open in Philadelphia shortly. The brewpubs each have their own equipment and brewmasters who brew on-site – and they’ve won GABF medals for twenty straight years, the current record.

And this is what the magazine said of Earth Bread + Brewery:

There’s a reason that “bread” is in the name of this “earth-friendly” brewery. Earth Bread + Brewery owners (and spouses) Tom Baker and Peggy Zwerver’s frequently-changing beers include such offerings as Community, a hoppy pale ale, and Spelt Incorectly, a Belgian-style single made with that grain. They even brew their own kombucha. The food is flatbread heavy, with options like Black and Blue (made with a black cherry sauce and bleu cheese) and Vietnam Veggie, with a spicy peanut sauce covered with cellophane noodles. As as you'd expect from its name, Earth takes great pride in composting, recycling, sustainability and using strictly local ingredients.

Other area breweries that were featured include Ambler's Forest and Main Brewing, Sly Fox in Pottstown
and Phoenixville, Tired Hands in Ardmore, and several other Philly breweries

You can see the full list from Food and Wine online here.

What are some craft brewers in the area you think beer lovers should visit? Let us know in the comments to keep the beer-focused conversation going.

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