Ring in the New Year with NEPA’s Finest Beers, Ciders, Wines and Spirits
Another year has come and gone… now it’s time to celebrate! We’re bringing in this brand-new year with some good vibes and support for local breweries, wineries and distilleries. While you’re stocking up the bar for your New Year’s Eve festivities (or for the first few months of 2025), don’t forget about the little guys. Grab some growlers or 4-packs from NEPA’s amazing craft breweries. Pick up a few bottles of hard cider at your local cidery. Load up on the red and white (and perhaps something with a bit of bubbles) at one of our fine wineries. Head out to one of NEPA’s awesome distilleries for the heavier hitters.
As always, however you celebrate, please do so safely and responsibly. Check out these convenient lists of local favorites for craft beers, wines, spirits and ciders.
NEPA’s craft breweries offer an eclectic journey along the broad spectrum of beer. From light to dark, bitter to sweet, intensely hoppy to subtle malty nuance, there’s a beer for every palate.
Find yourself a designated driver or make use of a local rideshare and set out on your very own NEPA craft beer journey. Be responsible. Be safe, and tell ’em DiscoverNEPA sent you.
Learn MoreNo matter where you go in Northeastern Pennsylvania, you’re never far from a local winery. All across the region, fertile mountainsides, sun-drenched valleys, and natural, stream-fed farmlands contribute to NEPA’s ever-growing and strictly local wine scene.
From NEPA’s Valley Communities and the lush Pocono Mountains to those rolling Endless Mountains, local wine is having its moment. And the convenient DiscoverNEPA Wine Trail is all about helping you join the party.
Learn MoreNEPA’s innovative distillers are shortening the distance from grain to glass. They’re keeping it local, stacking up awards and giving top shelf staples a run for their money.
Stop in for a taste at these craft spirits conjurors. And, next time you need to add a bottle to your stash, forgo that weekend sojourn to the state store.
Learn MoreNEPA is home to a growing community of hard cider brewers. They’re blending the region’s rich agricultural traditions with a modern craft beverage movement.
The area’s fertile orchards provide an abundance of high-quality apples, which local cider makers use to produce a range of distinct flavors. NEPA’s cider brewers are establishing themselves as key players in the craft beverage scene.
See AllCheck out the NEPA breweries, wineries, and distilleries near you to stock your bar for the New Year.
Article Updated from its Original Version Published on 12/28/2020.