National Beer Day: Celebrate At These Doylestown Breweries

DOYLESTOWN, PA — Thursday is National Beer Day, and Doylestown area breweries have got you covered when it comes to grabbing a pint.

National Beer Day honors the planet's most consumed alcoholic beverage on April 7, the day President Franklin Roosevelt signed the Cullen-Harrison Act in 1933. That law was a significant move toward ending Prohibition, allowing people to brew and sell beer with a low alcohol content in the United States.

Nearly 90 years later, beer is easily purchased and regularly enjoyed in bars all around the country — but local taprooms and breweries are booming, too, while putting their own flavor and spin on one of America's favorite drinks.

"I think prior to the onset of the pandemic there was definitely a surge towards hyper-local breweries or Taprooms," Bucks County brewer Gregg Bonstein told the blog Breweries in Pennsylvania recently. "Places where the local community could call their own."

The Doylestown area has several such hotspots to help locals honor National Beer Day:

Geronimo Brewing

This taproom at Lilly's Jury Room serves beers on tap and to-go out of the former Cafe America storefront. The brewery's draft list includes a F.rU.itB.A.R. fruit beer and the Cinco Pale Ale, among other favorites.

Check out this spot at 1 W Court St. in Doylestown. On Thursday, the taproom is open between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Mad Princes Brewing

Named for "Mad King Ludwig" of Bavaria, this brewery was founded by two brothers. Just-updated offerings on tap include Toats McGroats and Chickaree Red, among other brews.

The taproom at 2537 Bogarts Tavern Rd. in Buckingham is open from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Thursday.

Bucks County Brewery

Known for food trucks and live music on the weekend, this taproom and outdoor beer garden is a happening place. Try beers on tap like the Mango Chuicy, Wood Ape Cinnamonster Stout, or Sparkle Bomb.

This Pipersville spot can be found at 31 Appletree Ln. On Thursday, the brewery is open between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.

M.O.M.'s Craft Beer

Great for grabbing dinner or just a simple beer, Maxwell's on Main has an extensive menu. The spot offers "craft culture" and "Southern inspiration" in its drinks and cuisine.

This brewery is located at 3 W Court St. in Doylestown. Check it out between 4 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Thursday.

Penn Taproom

"Locals love us, and visitors leave feeling like locals," this casual spot advertises. There are lots of options, from Flying Dog Hop Electric IPA to Hofbrau Original.

Find this taproom at 80 W State St. in Doylestown. On Thursday, you can grab a beer between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m.

Got plans of your own to celebrate National Beer Day? Share your vision with your neighbors in the comments.

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