Grab a Perfect Spring Pint at NEPA’s Craft Breweries
Here in NEPA, by the time spring shows up, we’ve earned those extra lawnmower beers, cold pints at the ballgame and a few stops at our favorite local craft breweries. And when springtime finally rolls in, it doesn’t just change the weather—it kicks off one of the best seasons for fresh, refreshing cold beers.
Temps are breaking upward. Songbirds and green trees are making their return. Daylight is stretching well into the evening. And across Northeastern Pennsylvania, brewers are busy keggin’ up crisp lagers, bright ales and easy-drinking seasonal favorites perfect for sipping in the sunshine.
There’s no better time to explore the DiscoverNEPA Brewer’s Loop, where you’ll find everything from small-batch spring releases to tried-and-true local staples. Whether you’re posting up on the patio, firing up the grill or heading out for a weekend brewery run, these local spring beers capture everything we love about the season.
In fact, we’ve rounded up a list of some standout favorites from NEPA breweries to help you make the most of spring—one pint at a time.
Cricket Pilsner | Pilsner | 5.9% ABV
Blind Cat Beer Co.’s Cricket Pilsner is our flagship beer, the beer that gives back. For the months of April, May, and June $1 from every full Cricket pint will be donated to Griffin Pond Animal Shelter in Clarks Summit, PA.
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OJ Simcoe | Hazy Double IPA | 8% ABV
Breaker Brewing Company’s OJ Simcoe is a non-lactose hazy double IPA… milkless Milkshake IPA as we like to call it. Brewed with malted oats, light Pilsen, and carapils then kettle hopped with Simcoe and double dry hopped with even more Simcoe and Citra. Finally it’s rested on blood orange purée and vanilla beans. You’ll taste notes of a Creamsicle popsicle, orange gelato, candied pine and passion fruit.
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Helles Lager | German Style Lager | 4.2% ABV
Bright Path Brewing’s Helles Lager is a classic golden German style Lager brewed with German malts and hops.
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Galactic Pirate | Double Black IPA | 10% ABV
Conyngham Brewing Company’s Galactic Pirate is a smooth, dark double black IPA brewed with Galactic hops.
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Miffle Sipper | Hazy IPA | 8% ABV
Five Mountain Brewing Company’s Miffle Sipper is a smooth, juicy hazy IPA offering plenty of citrus punch with a delicate tropical background.
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New England IPA | IPA | 6.5% ABV
Half Barrel Brewing Company’s New England IPA is a classic, hazy NEIPA style beer with a fresh punch of hops paired perfectly with slightly sweet notes of pineapple.
*Brewery / Taproom Opening Day: Saturday April 11, 2026
Hoprey | West Coast Pilsner | 5% ABV
Hopping Eagle Brewing Company’s Hoprey is a modern take on the classic pilsner, dry-hopped with Barbe Rouge hops for a bold twist. Bright notes of red berries and citrus zest layered over a crisp malt backbone.
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L.O.P.A 7 | Triple IPA | 10% ABV
Last Minute Brewing’s L.O.P.A 7 (Luck. Opportunity. Preparation. Action. 7) is a massive hazy triple IPA built with intention at every step. Expect waves of ripe mango, passionfruit, peach rings, and juicy pineapple, layered with fresh-squeezed citrus, and a hint of tropical candy.
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Lux is 11| Hazy Double IPA | 8.4% ABV
Pilger Ruh Brewing’s Lux Is 11 is a Hazy Double IPA with Dolcita and Citra hops. We taste peach rings, pineapple, orange cream and slight coconut.
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Plzyeňský Drozd | Czech Pilsner | 5.3% ABV
Stoker’s Brewing Company’s “Plzyeňský Drozd” Traditional Czech Pilsner brewed with time-honored ingredients, like floor-malted barley grown in the Bohemian region of the Czech Republic, it’s softness of malt character is further aromatized by the balancing dryness and heady bouquet of the Czech noble hop—Saaz.
*1st Place Winner: 2024 PA Farm Show — Czech Pilsner Category
Learn MoreSunny Days are all About Spring Beers in NEPA
Get outside this spring and enjoy the craftsmanship of NEPA’s local craft breweries. Whether you’re kicking back after a hike, firing up the grill for a backyard BBQ or soaking up the sunshine on a brewery patio, there’s no better way to enjoy the season. Support local and let every refreshing sip remind you that spring in NEPA is best celebrated with a great craft beer in hand.
Craft Breweries in NEPA: Follow the DiscoverNEPA Brewer’s Loop
Article updated from its original version published on 4/01/24.
