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Giving at the Hill

Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant takes great pride in building bonds with each of the communities where we brew our beer and practice our craft in the kitchen. One of the ways that we do this is through our Give 20 program with various charities and community groups across the areas we serve. "Give 20…

A Perfect Mistake

Mistakes happen. Agreeing to write a piece about making mistakes comes to mind, but I digress. I believe that brewing is an amazing blend of artistry, craft, science, and a bit of dumb luck. When I look back over my career it’s easy for me to point to all the times that science has come in handy, ar…

Beer & Yoga

I wish I had a really great story about how my yoga practice began. But, I don't. It’s just really simple: I am a 200-hour certified yoga teacher and I absolutely love what I do! Yoga came into my life when I didn’t know I needed it, and it unknowingly changed my life in the best way possible. I to…

The Value in Spent Grain

A big part of our jobs as brewers involves efficiency. We receive malt on 2000 lb pallets, grind it up to the perfect consistency in our mill, steep it in hot water so that enzymes can break down it’s complex starches into fermentable sugars, and extract those sugars to create wort, a sweet liquid t…

“What is your favorite beer to drink?”

This is probably one of the questions I am most asked once people find out I brew beer for a living. I’ve been asked this question so often that my immediate response is always the same, "The next beer I drink." Usually, the individual I’m talking to doesn’t like this answer and tries to rephrase, "…

Pink Boots

As a female in the brewing industry, one of the most common things I hear is, "wow, there probably aren’t a lot of women in your field?." Well, there are more than you think, and many of us are members of an organization called the Pink Boots Society. The Pink Boots Society (PBS) was founded by T…

Meet Chef Anthony Beaner

From time to time members of our culinary and brewery team are featured in local/regional publications. In Fig Lancaster’s new digital feature on restaurants, titled Fig Table, an article about our Head Chef Anthony Beaner provides an inside look at his love of the “craft” and his passion for scratc…

Grilled Salmon & Veggies Recipe

As a chef, I am around delicious food every day. Working in the kitchen exposes me to so many different foods and so many healthier alternatives, but I always found myself gravitating towards the more convenient, unhealthy options. Recently I decided to make a lifestyle change. I started putting mo…

Beer & Chocolate: A Perfect Pair

Throughout the year, you can visit any Iron Hill location and see how we expertly pair our from-scratch dishes with our handcrafted beers. From our beer-inspired menu items like the Ale and Onion au Gratin Soup, to our daily features that list a suggested beer pairing with each special, we strive to…

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A Fitting Tribute: Last Alarm IPA Honors Fallen Firefighters

It took about a minute for Wilmington Head Brewer Justin Sproul to say “yes” when presented with th…
Seasonal Favorite Recipe: Iron Hill Chorizo and Pumpkin Chili

There’s something soul-warming about eating chili in the fall. Picture crisp weather, snuggling into…
Inspiring Loyalty: The GABF Staff Party

For the past 20 years, Iron Hill has attended the Great American Beer Festival (GABF) in Denver, Col…
5 Reasons Why We're Not Your Average “Brewpub” Fare

We’re darn proud of our 12 brewpubs, where our thirsty customers cozy up to the bar when they want …
Inside Scoop on Watching the Iron Hill Twilight Race Series

News flash! This year, cycling fans will witness the USA CRITS championship series finals when the …
The ABCs of Craft Brewing

We’re craft brewers, and we’re darn proud to say it. Every day we work for you, our thirsty Iron Hil…
Yes, You Can Drink Dark Beer in the Summer

When it comes to beer, we know you like what you like—and that you’re also willing to experiment. Th…
Why IPAs Are Still King of the Hill

You know you love it: the nose full of grapefruit and pine you get as your lips approach the glass, …
Brewers Reflect on the World Beer Cup

Last month, brewers and industry professionals from all across the globe filed into a banquet hall a…
Why Summer Is the Perfect Time for Growlers

Let’s face it—we see growlers going out the door all year long. But there’s something about summerti…
A Look at the 2016 Iron Hill Hourly Culinary Competition

First and foremost, I want to congratulate Ben Summers of our Phoenixville location on his win at th…
The Inside Scoop on Canned Beer

You see them taking over the shelves at your favorite bottle shop—four- and six-packs with cans (not…

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