Beer Lovers Rejoice! Bucks County 'Ale Trail' Announced

Beer lovers in Bucks County soon will be able to sip their way to a free t-shirt and a brand new brew on the Bucks County Ale Trail.

Beginning Saturday, visitors to the county's 15 breweries will be able to use a mobile or printed "passport" while doing so. Those who check in at five or more of the breweries will receive a free Bucks County Ale Trail t-shirt.

"Tourists are seeking out breweries when making travel decisions," said Jerry Lepping, President and COO of Visit Bucks County. "We are thrilled to work with Bucks County breweries to market the Ale Trail and to spearhead a collaboration that will set us apart as a craft beer destination."

Those interested can get the passport by clicking here.

While doing so, Bucks County beer fans will have the chance to check out a brand new brew.

Visit Bucks County partnered with Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company and Free Will Brewing Company on a limited seasonal release, Sixteen Eighty-Two Kolsch, named for the year that William Penn founded Bucks County.

The wet-hopped Kolsch-style ale is a nod to the brewing traditions of Germany, mixed with a dash of American creativity and style. Its creators say it is hopped with Huell Melon and Mandarina, and is a crisp ale ripe with notes of melon and honeydew.

As the first release in the Bucks County Ale Trail series, the beer can be found at Neshaminy Creek and Free Will on tap, as well as at a variety of local and regional bars and distributors. Its distribution also begins on Saturday. (Click here for a full list.)

Visit Buck County will continue to partner with local breweries to release new Bucks County Ale Trail seasonal beers throughout the year.

"It was a pleasure to work with Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company and Free Will Brewing Company to launch the first Bucks County Ale Trail beer release," said Lepping. "There is a true sense of comradery among all of the Bucks County breweries. Our local brewers are a smart, collaborative group who embody the spirit of craft beer and understand the strength of coming together as an Ale Trail."

Here's a full list of Bucks County breweries:

• Broken Goblet, Bensalem
• Bucks County Brewery, Pipersville
• Free Will Brewing Company, Perkasie and Peddler’s Village
• Geronimo Brewing Co., Doylestown
• Great Barn Brewery Taproom, New Hope
• Langhorne Brewing Company, Langhorne
• Mad Princes Brewing, Buckingham
• Moss Mill Brewing Company, Huntingdon Valley
• Naked Brewing Company, Southampton Township
• Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company, Croydon
• The Proper Brewing Company, Quakertown
• Red Lion Brewery, Quakertown
• Tower Hill Brewery, Chalfont
• Triumph Brewing Company, New Hope
• Vault Brewing Company, Yardley