News From the Industry

Pennsylvania’s Beer Industry Group Announces New Name

Change to reflect multi-faceted role in community

July, 2009

The Pennsylvania Beer Wholesalers Association announced today that it is changing its name to Pennsylvania Beer Alliance to reflect more accurately the association’s membership and its role in the industry, as well as acknowledging its partnership with the larger community. Read more...

Central PA's Hidden Charm

October, 2008

The Yuengling Brewery, America's oldest brewery, has been selected by Philadelphia Magazine as a 2008 Best of Philly destination.

Approximately 100 miles northwest of The City of Brotherly Love, Pottsville's Yuengling Brewery sits nestled in the mountains of central PA. Experience the hidden charm at one of the best coal-region attractions. Tour the historic brewery, browse the museum and gift shop, and discover the unique character in each of the seven varieties of Yuengling beer. The Yuengling Brewery offers free tours daily. A visit to America's Oldest Brewery and a sampling of Pennsylvania's finest beers makes for the "Best Weekend Road Trip" from Philadelphia!

More info is available at The Best of Philly 2008: Weekend Road Trip

Yuengling Heritage Brand Is Back On Tap

September, 2008

D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., America's Oldest Brewery, is pleased to announce that Lord Chesterfield Ale will once again be served on draft. It is one of the brewery's distinct classic beers, proudly brewed since 1829.Read more...

SABMiller Plc and Molson Coors Announce Launch of MillerCoors

Dynamic, Brand-Led Brewer Has Increased Scale, Strong Resources and Enhanced Distribution Platform

June 30, 2008 (London and Denver)

SABMiller plc (SAB.L) and Molson Coors Brewing Company announced the closing of the transaction to combine their U.S. and Puerto Rico operations to create MillerCoors.Read more...

Wegmans gets the OK to sell beer.

Malt Beverage Distributors Association files appeal in Commonwealth Court.

By Jarrett Renshaw; The Morning Call — March 25, 2008

Wegmans Food Market Inc. has won Pennsylvania regulatory approval to sell beer at six supermarkets, including two in the Lehigh Valley. But a beer distributors association asked a court Monday to overturn the ruling.Read more...