Anniversaries, sipping for charity and community collaborations dot the beer-centric landscape over the next month. Get your summer on in a big and tasty way with this six-pack of must-attend events:
Pour House IPA from Victory Brewing Co.
Happy anniversary to The Pour House in Exton! The popular local haunt just celebrated five years in style with a new brew — Pour House IPA, created exclusively for the restaurant by Victory Brewing Company. “Victory understands our clientele’s appreciation for great, local beer,” said Jim Fris, chief operating officer of P.J.W. Restaurant Group, which owns The Pour House. This is the fifth collaboration between the two, starting with P.J.W. Copper Lager in 2007. Pour House IPA is a 6.7% ABV cloudy IPA packed with Motueka, Mosaic, Lemondrop and Citra hops, rendering it smooth and dry with citrus and piney notes. That makes for a very happy anniversary, indeed. 116 Pottstown Pike, Exton; (610) 280-7900
Tired Hands Volunteer Corps
Not only does Tired Hands Brewing Company create “strange and mysterious” brews, but it also gives back to the community that supports its brewpubs. The THBC Volunteer Corps does park, bird sanctuary and arboretum cleanups, plus the occasional color run for charity, Next up: Sharpe Park and Bird Sanctuary Cleanup on Saturday, July 14, from 9 a.m. to noon. Sign up to participate, and follow on Instagram to learn about future community-building opps. 16 Ardmore Ave., Ardmore; (610) 896-7621
Sly Fox Alex’s Lemon Wheat Ale
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Sly Fox Brewing Company is also upping the community support game with its summery, light and refreshing Alex’s Lemon Wheat Ale. The citrus-infused Hefeweizen is brewed with natural lemon oil and lemon zest instead of an extract. “It was our goal to produce the most natural and authentically delicious ale for the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation partnership,” explained Sly Fox brewmaster Brian O’Reilly. A portion of the proceeds from sales of pints at the brewery and six packs will go to Alex’s Lemonade Stand to fund childhood cancer research — a great reason to drink up! 331 Circle of Progress Dr., Pottstown; (484) 524-8210; 520 Kimberton Road (Rt.113), Phoenixville; (610) 935-4540
Yard’s Pynk
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Soon everything will be red, white and blue to celebrate America’s birth — and Pynk. Yards Brewing Company’s seasonal tart ale is created when 3,300 pounds of sour-and-sweet cherries and raspberries are added to each batch. As always, a portion of the proceeds goes to the Tyanna Foundation to help increase awareness and improve the lives of breast cancer patients. Pynk is due back to the Yard’s lineup in July. Or, so it seems, based on a not-so-subtle hint found on Instagram (see above). 500 Spring Garden St., Philadelphia; (215) 525-0175
Sterling Pig Brewery’s 3rd Anniversary Party
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Speaking of July milestones, Sterling Pig Brewery will celebrate its third anniversary on Sunday, July 1, with a party from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. Raise a glass to this community favorite, and enjoy games, live music and a — wait for it — a new beer on tap that will be revealed at the party. It’s all happening in the brewery’s back parking lot, making it an even bigger and better celebration than in the past. Bonus benefit: $1 of every beer sold outside will be donated to the Providence Animal Center. 600 W. State St., Media; (484) 444-2526
Iron Hill North Wales Backdraft Lager
Support first responders in North Wales at the second-annual Backdraft Lager release on Thursday, July 26, from 5–11 p.m. at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant North Wales. The collaboration between Iron Hill and Horsham Fire Company No. 1 began with a brew day in early 2017 that brought firefighters and brewers together to create a classic German lager. Want to help? It’s simple: $1 from every pint sold during the event will go to Horsham Fire Company No. 1. 1460 Bethlehem Pike, North Wales; (267) 708-2000
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- Feature photo: The Pour House
