USA, PA: Neshaminy Creek Brewing opening second brewery in Fishtown

Neshaminy Creek Brewing Co. is opening a brewery and tasting room on a stretch of Fishtown's Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia Business Journal reported.

The Bucks County-based brewery is moving in to a 5,655-square-foot space at 957-63 Frankford Ave., across the street from the relatively new music venue and a short distance from the Yards Brewing Co.'s location on Delaware Avenue.

"We looked at a few different spaces, and that was by far the best fit as far as the size and what the landlord and developers were willing to do for us," head brewer Jeremy Myers said. "The location is unreal. It's a great location."

Beer-lovers in Philadelphia are already familiar with Neshaminy Creek's brews, which can be found at bars and distributors throughout the city.

This will be the company's second location; it's original, 59,000-square-foot location is in Croydon.

There will be at least 24 taps — possibly 30 — at the Fishtown location, said Myers, and the brewery's six core beer brands will make their way to Fishtown. And there will be a number of brews that will only available in that location.

"We'll have seven to 10 different beers every month," Myers said, "or until they run out."

Some of the Croydon brewery-specific releases could find their way to Fishtown both in cans and bottles, Myers said. The idea sprung from feedback from customers who may have to travel 30 minutes or more to Croydon.

In Fishtown, there will be seats at the bar and tables as well as an outdoor beer garden-type area, Myers said. The number of seats has not been decided yet.

There is 2,000 square feet of space for the taproom in Croydon and about 1,000 square feet for a gift shop area.

Myers said the Fishtown location will have a small area for takeout beer and T-shirts.

28 May, 2016