About us
The Upper Bucks County/Lehigh Valley area has become a hotbed of activity in the beer and wine world in recent years and this group will explore this booming part of our local economy and culture.
There are more than 20 microbreweries in this region and more than 30 wineries. Brewpubs, craft beer bars and wine bars are also fair game for this group. We'll learn about the beer and wine-making process and of course get to sample the fruits of our local entrepreneurs' labors.
Expect monthly meetups, tours, tastings and just hanging out, making new friends and enjoying good times, and maybe some scenic views in the process. Whether you're into beer, wine or both, or just interested in exploring and getting to know the area better, this group is for you.
No dues, fees or cover charges, this is a fun thing for me, not a side hustle.
See you on the trail!
Upcoming events
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A Final Farewell to Black River Farms Vineyard & Winery
Black River Farms, Inc, 2472 Black River Rd, Bethlehem, PA, USSorry for the late notice, but I just got word myself that Black River Farms, a family-owned, sustainable vineyard and winery in Lower Saucon, is closing at the end of the month; founders and owners Andy and Kris Warner are retiring. They will keep the farm going but are getting out of the wine and spirits business.
I had been holding this weekend open for other plans, which have since fallen through, so I'm throwing this last-minute event up so we can give BRF the proper sendoff and pay them our third and final visit.
The winery will be closing after 9 years of serving the Lehigh Valley. The business was established in 2009 with vineyards planted in 2010 and first harvest in 2013. The tasting room opened in 2017.
BRF grows all their own grapes (eight varieties on 9 acres) and makes their wine onsite. It's a great winery for the Lehigh Valley favorite Chambourcin. They pour seven different vintages of it.
Also featured are cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay, vidal blanc, rose', sparkling wines, fruited wines and several different red and white blends. They also make and serve Wardog Spirits. Tasting flights are available for both.
There are both indoor tasting rooms and patios. We'll go wherever they can best accommodate us, most likely outside, it should be a nice late summer day for it. I will need to make a reservation so please don't get too flaky with the sign-ups.
Feast will provide onsite food service and there will be live music by Mike Duva (solo acoustic guitar covers) from 2 p.m.
Once again, sorry for the late notice, but hope you can join us.
See you there!
11 attendees
West End Allentown Doubleheader: Illumination/Funk Brewing and Weyerbacher
Illumination/Funk Brewing West End Taproom, 2114 W. Tilghman Street,, Allentown, PA, USA couple of our Lehigh Valley mainstay breweries have opened taprooms in the west end of Allentown in the last year or so. With the way things are changing in the local brewing industry, let's check them out while we still can.
We'll start with drinks and lunch at Funk/Illumination Brewing's West End Taproom. It's a full-service restaurant featuring a selection of Funk drafts and canned beers.
From there, we'll head a few blocks away to Weyerbacher Brewing's Allentown Taproom and Biergarten, a mostly outdoor space adjacent to the Allentown Fairgrounds. No food there, but plenty of classic Weyerbacher beers. If you want to stick around for dinner, the Fairgrounds Hotel is right next door. Other West End Allentown mainstays like Ringer's Roost, Henry's Salt of the Sea and Tavern on Liberty are close by as well. Live music on the outdoor stage at Weyerbacher at 6:30.
See you there!
47 attendees
Beer and Ping Pong at Lost Tavern Brewing at Court 25
Lost Tavern Brewing at Court 25, 4636 Crackersport Rd., Allentown, PA, USOh no, are we getting to the end of another Meetup summer? Looks that way, but we'll keep the summer vibes going with this event at Lost Tavern Brewing's Allentown Tap Room at Pickleball Lehigh Valley's Court 25.
Located on a converted basketball court in the St. Luke's Sportsplex/Pickleball Lehigh Valley where Routes 309 and 22 meet in South Whitehall Township, Lost Tavern's Allentown Tap Room is a unique space where sports and recreation are promoted along with the beer.
With this in mind, we will have our very first meetup ping pong tournament. Apparently, you can play beanbags there too and soon, perhaps by this meetup, a golf simulator as well. If you want to play pickleball in the adjacent space, you certainly can (for a fee) but those of us who will be drinking reserve the right to heckle you.
I'll have more details as we get closer but sign up now for a fun way to cap off the summer.
See you there!
36 attendees
Past events
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