Newtown Brewing Company Announces Opening Date

NEWTOWN, PA — A new craft brewery under construction in Newtown has announced its official grand opening date. The Newtown Brewing Company will open its doors to the public on Friday, Oct. 18. Doors will open at 5 p.m., the business announced Thursday.

Festivities are planned throughout the weekend, including two live bands Saturday.

The Newtown Brewing Company is owned by Gregg Bonstein.

Construction on the Penns Trail property has been ongoing following the establishment's 2018 approval. The business is located at 103 Penns Trail, and shares a 10,000-square-foot building with Sir Speedy.

The brewery has about 4,600 square-feet of space, with half of it dedicated to brewing, manufacturing, and warehouse uses. The other half is a taproom open to the public, according to Bonstein.

The taproom will be open to the public from Wednesday to Sunday, with the following hours: Wednesday and Thursday, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.;Friday 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Saturday 12 p.m. to 11 p.m., and Sunday 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Bonstein anticipates having 10 beers on tap, with a rotating schedule of lagers, IPAs, Belgians, wheat beers, stouts, pale ales, and some "fun experimental stuff." For those who prefer an alternative to beer, there will be cider, wines and spirits. Local wines from Crossing Vineyards in Washington Crossing will be served.

If you'd like to enjoy a meal with your beer, you can bring your own food, or order take out. There will also be an assortment of snacks for sale.