Get Cozy with a Few Local Winter Brews
Forget the space heaters and wool socks, we’ve got the perfect solution for taking the chill out of your bones this winter. Throw on that scarf and ski jacket and head out to one of NEPA’s local breweries. Whether you’re looking to gather around a table with friends at the brewpub, or just picking up a couple 4-packs for the beer den, you’ll want to check out this list of amazing, local winter beers.

Inside Edge
West Coast IPA / ABV – 7%
“Amarillo, Comet, and Chinook added to the boil and whirlpool lay an old-school hop foundation for this West Coast IPA. Cascade and Mosaic amplify the beer with prominent flavors of grapefruit and pine resin up front, followed by intriguing notes of melon and mixed berry on the exhale.”
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Winter Logger
Seasonal Spiced Lager / ABV – 5.8 %
“Winter Logger is crafted to complement the colder months. Rich in seasonal flavors and brewed with a touch of cinnamon, ginger, and orange peel.”
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Pom Burgundy
West Coast IPA w/ Pomegranate / ABV — 6.2%
“Pie vibes. Semi-sweet caramel notes with a citrus and juicy berry finish.”
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Midnight Train
Schwarzbier / ABV — 5.2%
“Rich and dark, this Schwarzbier (sometimes called a black lager) has all of the notes of a Stout with a clean Lager finish. It has a light to moderate malt flavor, with notes of chocolate, coffee, caramel, and honey.”
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Wanderlust Chocolate Porter
Porter / ABV – 4.9%
“Very sweet and chocolatey, with hints of coffee. Minimum hop character.”
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Winter Wheat
Wheat Beer – American Pale Wheat / ABV — 6.1%
“Crafted with a blend of Wheat, 2-row Barley, Vienna, Munich, and caramel malts, this beer boasts a full-bodied profile with a slightly elevated ABV. Its rich caramel color and robust flavor make it a perfect companion for the colder months.”
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The WiFi Here Sucks: White Chocolate Macadamia Stout
Stout / ABV – 7%
“A hearty stout brewed with natural flavors.”
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Mauch Chunk Street Rauchbier
Marzen / ABV – 5.4%
“Bamberg-style smoked lager with a smooth, toasted malt backbone, balanced by a mild and pleasant, smoky aroma and flavor derived from malt kilned over an open-flame, beechwood log fire.”
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Tawny Owl Chestnut Edition
Brown Ale / ABV – 6.2%
“Our Tawny Owl Brown Ale conditioned on roasted chestnuts and caramel.”
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The Abolitionist
Coffee Stout / ABV – 6.8%
“A coffee stout brewed in collaboration with Grateful Roast Café in Nanticoke using their signature Abolitionist blend coffee. It starts with a bold roasted malt character that shares the stage with the strong roasted flavor of a coffee that we adore. We added a touch of milk sugar for balance. Hints of chocolate and a faint caramel finish makes this the perfect beer for this cold weather season.”
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Article updated from its original version published on 1/2/24.


