2024 has proven to be a challenging year for the Pennsylvania craft beer scene, with several brewery closures marking the end of beloved local establishments. Notable closures include Aurochs Brewing Company, a decade-long presence in Emsworth at the end of December, and Mad Princes Brewing in Doylestown.
These closures highlight the competitive nature of the industry and the economic pressures breweries face. While the reasons behind these closures vary, they collectively paint a picture of a changing landscape for Pennsylvania’s craft beer community.
The U.S. craft beer industry continues evolving, with growth and contraction evident in 2024. While 335 new breweries opened nationwide, 399 closed their doors. Pennsylvania, renowned for its robust beer scene, experienced similar trends. Despite boasting over 500 breweries, the Commonwealth saw nearly 20 breweries and taprooms close in 2024.
So, as we close out 2024, let’s raise a glass and say goodbye to the following:
2 Dogz and a Guy Brewing (Great Bend)
Aurochs Brewing Company (Emsworth)
Be Here Brewing (Avondale)
Böser Geist Brewing (Easton)
Brew Monkey (Evans City)
Broken Chair Brewery (West Reading)
Cellar Works Brewing (Sarver)
Emlenton Brew Haus (Emlenton)
Insurrection AleWorks (Heidelberg)
Iron Hill Brewing (Phoenixville)
Kennett Brewing Company (Kennett Square)
Logyard Brewery (Kane)
Mad Prince’s Brewing (Doylestown)
Mellow Mink Brewery (Mechanicsburg)
Necromancer Brewing (Pittsburgh)
Stony Run Brew House (York)
Tied House (Lititz)
Willow Creek Brewing Company (West Reading)
