
Awards
Awards
We’re not in this business for the glory; we’re in it because we love great beer and great food. Still, it’s nice when you get recognition for your hard work from experts in the field and the customers we’re proud to serve.
BEER AWARDS
Great American Beer Festival
2018 Bronze Medal: Solzhenitsyn, Aged Beer category — Media
2017 Silver Medal: Russian Imperial Stout, Imperial Stout category — Media
2017 Silver Medal: Solzhenitsyn, Aged Beer category — Media
2016 Bronze Medal: Bridge St. Bock, Bock category — Phoenixville
2015 Silver Medal: Russian Imperial Stout, Imperial Stout category — Lancaster
2015 Silver Medal: The Cannibal, Belgian-Style Strong Specialty Ale — Chestnut Hill
2014 Silver Medal: Rye of the Tiger, Rye Ale category — Media
2014 Bronze Medal: Burton IPA, English-Style IPA category — Media
2014 Silver Medal: Bedotter, Belgian-Style Tripel category — Newark
2013 Silver Medal: Russian Imperial Stout, Imperial Stout category
2012 Silver Medal: Rauchtoberfest, Smoke Beer category — Lancaster
2012 Bronze Medal: Black IPA, American-Style Black Ale category — Wilmington
2012 Bronze Medal: Russian Imperial Stout, Imperial Stout category — Media
2012 Bronze Medal: Roggenbier, Rye Beer category — Phoenixville
2011 Silver Medal: Russian Imperial Stout, Imperial Stout category
2011 Bronze Medal: Grand Inquisitor, Barrel / Wood Aged Stout category
2011 Bronze Medal: Vienna Red Lager, Vienna-Style Lager category
2010 Gold Medal: Pig Iron Porter, Robust Porter category
2010 Gold Medal: Russian Imperial Stout, Imperial Stout category
2009 Gold Medal: Schwarzbier, German-Style Schwarzbier category
2009 Silver Medal: Raspberry Torte, American-Style Sour Ale category
2008 Gold Medal: Roggenbier, Rye Beer category — Media
2008 Gold Medal: Vienna Red Lager, Vienna-Style Lager category — West Chester
2008 Gold Medal: Saison, French and Belgian-Style Saison category — West Chester
2008 Gold Medal: Lambic de Hill, Belgian-Style Lambic or Sour Ale category — Media
2008 Silver Medal: Cherry Dubbel, Wood and Barrel-Aged Sour Beer category — Newark
2008 Bronze Medal: Cassis de Hill, Belgian-Style Lambic or Sour Ale category — Newark
2007 Bronze Medal: Kriek de Hill, Belgian-Style Sour Ale category — Media
2006 Gold Medal: Russian Imperial Stout, Russian Imperial Stout category — Media
2006 Bronze Medal: Bourbon Ivan, Wood and Barrel-Aged Beer category — West Chester
2005 "Large Brewpub of the Year"
2005 Gold Medal: Kreik de Hill, Belgian-style Sour Ale category
2005 Gold Medal: The Cannibal, Belgian-style Strong Specialty Ale category
2005 Bronze Medal: Ironbound Ale, American-style Pale Ale category
2004 Bronze Medal: Bourbon Russian, Wood and Barrel-Aged Beer category
2004 Bronze Medal: Bedotter, Belgian-Style Abbey Ale category
2003 Gold Medal: Russian Imperial Stout, Imperial Stout category — Newark
2003 Gold Medal: Lambic de Hill, Belgian-Style Sour Ale category — Media
2003 Bronze Medal: Bedotter, Belgian-Style Abbey Ale category — Media
2003 Bronze Medal: Munich Dunkel, Munchner-Style Dunkel category — West Chester
2002 Bronze Medal: Pig Iron Porter, Robust Porter category
2002 Bronze Medal: Bedotter, Belgian-Style Abbey Ale category
2001 Bronze Medal: Wee Heavy, Strong Scotch Ale category
2000 Bronze Medal: Lodestone Lager, Munchener-Style Helles category
2000 Bronze Medal: Maibock, Bock category
1999 Gold Medal: Maibock, Bock category
1999 Bronze Medal: Vienna Lager, Vienna-Style Lager category
1998 Bronze Medal: Wee Heavy, Strong Scotch Ale category
1997 Gold Medal: Lodestone Lager, Munchener Helles category
World Beer Cup
2018 Silver: The Cannibal, Belgian-Style Pale Strong Ale category — Maple Shade
2018 Bronze: Solzhenitsyn, Aged Beer category — Media
2016 Silver: Overload Stout, Coffee Beer category — West Chester
2016 Silver: Solzhenitsyn, Aged Beer category — Media
2016 Gold: Bedotter, Belgian-Style Tripel category — Lancaster
2016 Silver: Russian Imperial Stout, British-Style Imperial Stout category — Media
2016 Silver: Valentinus IPA, Double Red Ale category — Wilmington
2014 World Beer Cup World Champion Brewery & Brewmaster – Small Brewpub
2014 Bronze: Bock, Traditional German-Style Bock category — Phoenixville
2014 Gold: Russian Imperial Stout, British-Style Imperial Stout category — Media
2014 Bronze: Honey Tripper, Specialty Honey Beer category — Maple Shade
2014 Gold: The Golden Child, American-Style Brett Beer category — Chestnut Hill
2014 Gold: Russian 2009, Aged Beer category — Media
2012 World Beer Cup World Champion Brewery & Brewmaster – Small Brewpub
2012 Gold: Russian Imperial Stout, British-Style Imperial Stout category — Media
2012 Gold: Old Ale, Old Ale or Strong Ale category — Media
2012 Bronze: Grodzinski, Smoke Beer category — Newark
2010 World Beer Cup World Champion Brewery – Large Brewpub
2010 Gold Medal: Russian Imperial Stout, British-Style Imperial Stout category
2010 Gold Medal: Raspberry Torte, American-Style Sour Ale category
2010 Silver Medal: Crazy Ivan, British-Style Imperial Stout category
2010 Bronze Medal: Lambic de Hill, Belgian-Style Sour Ale category
2010 Bronze Medal: Abbey Dubbel, Belgian-Style Dubbel category
2008 Silver Medal: Wee Heavy, Strong Scotch Ale category
2008 Silver Medal: Vienna Red Lager, Vienna-Style Lager category
2006 Silver Medal: Cannibal, Belgian-Style Pale Strong Ale category
2006 Bronze Medal: Russian Imperial Stout, Imperial Stout category
2006 Bronze Medal: Abbey Dubbel, Belgian-Style Dubbel category
2004 Gold Medal: Wee Heavy, Strong Scotch Ale category
2004 Gold Medal: Old Ale, Old Ale category
2004 Bronze Medal: Framboise de Hill, Belgian-Style Sour Ale category
2002 Bronze Medal: Old Ale, Old Ale category
Real Ale Festival
2003 Silver Medal: Pig Iron Porter, American Dark Ale category
2002 Silver Medal: Pig Iron Porter, American Dark Ale category
RESTAURANT AWARDS
Daily Local News
2018 Best Brew Pub in Chester County
2017 Voted Best Burger in Chester County
2016 Voted Best Burger in Chester County
Philadelphia Magazine
2012 Voted Best Kids Restaurant
2006 Voted Best Brewpub
Main Line Today Magazine
2019 Best Salads
2019 Best Spot for a Working Lunch
2018 Beer-Inspired Events (Critics)
2017 Community Do-Gooder
2016 Best Business Lunch
2014 Voted Best Brew Pub Chain
2013 Voted Best Bar: West Chester (Critics)
2012 Voted Best Hummus Plate
2011 Voted Best Brew/Gastro Pub
2010 Voted Best Nachos
2010 Voted Best Microbrew
2009 Voted best Local Brew House
2008 Voted Best Kid’s Menu, Best Microbrew
2007 Voted Best Microbrew
2006 Voted Best Microbrewery
2005 Voted Best Happy Hour; Best Draft Beer Selection
2001 - 2005 Voted Best Brewpub
2004 Voted Best Draft Beer Selection
2000 Voted Best Place to Unwind on a Friday Night
1999 Voted Most Happening Hot Spot in West Chester
Chester County Daily Local
1999 - 2005 Voted Best Bar & Grill/Microbrewery
County Lines Best of the Best
2019 Voted Best for Drinks with Friends
2018 Voted Best Burger
2008 - 2013 Voted Best Microbrewery
2010 Voted Diners' Choice Winner
1999 - 2007 Voted Best Bar & Grill/Microbrewery
Zagat guide to Philadelphia restaurants
2013 Named one of Philadelphia's Most Popular Restaurants
OpenTable.com
2014 Voted Best American, Vibrant Bar Scene
Suburban And Wayne Times
2007 Voted Best Brewpub
2003 Voted Best Brewpub
CBS Philly
2013 Top Gluten-free Menus in Philadelphia
Out & About Magazine
2006 Voted Favorite Spot in West Chester
2006 Voted Favorite West Chester Restaurant
2006 Voted Favorite Nightspot in West Chester
2005 Voted Favorite Place in West Chester
2005 Voted Favorite Place to Hang With the Locals
2005 Voted Favorite Place For a Sandwich and a Beer
OnMyKidsPlate.com
2010 Voted Best Kids' Menu, Food