Crack Open Summer with These Crushable Beers from NEPA’s Craft Breweries
Summer in Northeastern Pennsylvania isn’t just about outdoor adventure—it’s about refreshing brews that keep the good times flowing. From lazy lake days to backyard barbecues and brewery patio hangs, warm weather calls for light, flavorful beers you can sip all day long. That’s where NEPA’s craft breweries come in.
Whether you’re paddling the Susquehanna, hiking in the Pocono Mountains, or catching a summer concert, there’s nothing like an ice-cold local beer to top off the experience. And thanks to the region’s outdoor brewery taprooms and beer gardens, it’s easier than ever to enjoy your favorite pours in the summer sunshine.
To help you make the most of your next summer session, we hit the DiscoverNEPA Brewer’s Loop and rounded up some of the best seasonal picks. These crushable brews are low in ABV, high in flavor, and built for repeat pours. So stock the cooler, rally your crew, and get ready to sip your way through NEPA’s summer beer scene.
Summer Beers From Local Craft Breweries in NEPA
Cerveza De Milford
Mexican Lager / ABV: 4.7%
“Brewed with corn, salt and the perfect amount of lime; your new beer of the summer has arrived!”
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Endless Summer V2
American Wheat Ale / ABV: 5.2%
“This is a cucumber watermelon wheat beer. It’s an odd combination that seems to be fairly popular right now in the warmer weather.”
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Party Cove Tropical IPA
Fruited IPA / ABV: 6.2%
“Brewed and dry hopped with El Dorado, Sultana, and Lupomax El Dorado then infused with pineapple juice and mango purée for an intense tropical punch.”
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Weizenfest
German-Style Hefeweizen / ABV – 5.5%
“Classic German style Hefeweizen. Take a sip and indulge in the classic flavors of banana and clove. Prost!”
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Hillclimb Hustle Pilsner
Pilsner Brewed with Limes and Celtic Sea Salt / ABV: 4.3%
“A refreshing American Pilsner brewed with lime puree and a pinch of Celtic sea salt. Crisp, thirst-quenching, and smooth with bright citrus notes.”
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Stanky Swamp Ape
West Coast IPA / ABV: 7%
“Don’t let the smell fool you!! It might punish your nose, but this West Coast IPA smooths right out going over your palate. Expect big notes of Cannabis on the nose, tastes of Blackberry and Stone Fruit mingled with some Citrus, and a nice subtle dank finish. This one is for the Hop Heads. You’ve been warned.”
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Hefeweizen
Bavarian-Style Hefeweizen / ABV: 4.3%
“This is a classic Bavarian style wheat beer, brewed with 50% wheat malt and decocted. It’s perfect for hot summer days with its refreshing taste and citrus notes.”
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Beluga Breeze
Fruited Berliner Weisse / ABV: 4.5%
“Tart, crisp, and refreshingly vibrant, Beluga Breeze is your perfect companion for warm days and easy nights. This Berliner Weisse delivers a subtle burst of raspberries, layered over a delicate wheat base with just the right amount of effervescence. Its soft haze and ruby blush invite you in, while the tartness dances lightly on your palate, never overwhelming, always refreshing. A modern twist on a classic German sour, Beluga Breeze finishes clean and dry, leaving you ready for the next sip—or the next breeze.”
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Stoker’s MYRTILLE
Lambic / ABV: 5.1%
“Open fermented by a variety of native Belgian microbiota, then cellar aged over a bed of hand-picked Pennsylvania Coal Region “huckleberries”, Stoker’s Myrtille (French for blueberry) is a fruity, complex and pleasantly sour wild ale with a distinctive countryside barnyard character that may soon find you waxing poetic; sharing fond memories of warm summer days gone by.”
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You’re Driving Me Hazy, Guy
Hazy IPA / ABV: 6.4%
“Your “Driving Me Hazy, Guy is a delightfully smooth New England–style IPA, overflowing with juicy tropical fruit aromas and a fluffy, velvety mouthfeel. With its soft haze and laid‑back character, every sip feels like a sunny-day escape crafted by a crew unfazed by clean-shaven expectations.”
Learn MoreArticle updated from its original version published on 7/1/24.
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