10 Breweries in Philadelphia That You Shouldn't Miss

The first of the city's breweries to sell its product online.

Yards Brewing Company has been proudly brewing in the City of Brotherly Love since 1994. We’ve grown from a garage-sized operation in the Manayunk section of Philly to Roxborough, Kensington, Northern Liberties, and now to our newest location - a 70,000 square foot brewery and taproom - at 500 Spring Garden Street. Philadelphia Pale Ale and Brawler, both nationally recognized ales, lead a balanced portfolio of quality, handcrafted beers including eight year-round offerings and several seasonal and limited releases. Founder, Tom Kehoe, and the Yards Crew share a commitment to supporting the good people and organizations making their backyard a better place to live and work. Here at Yards, it's always been about working hard, having fun and giving back. The Brew Unto Others motto reflects our commitment to quality, community and sustainability. It's also a call-to-action. We encourage you to get together, to enjoy our beer, each other's company and to Brew Unto Others every day.

Philadelphia Brewing Co. has been proudly brewing, bottling, and distributing some of the city's favorite beers since 2007. Home of Kenzinger beer among others We have a full service bar, The Peacock Room and Patio, downstairs opened to the public Tuesday through Saturday 11am to 12am. Guests can mix a carry-out case, 12 or 6-pack, or taste any of our crisp and delicious beers on tap, out of the bottle, and we feature tastings of five 6-oz. pours for $10 with a keepsake miniature glass. Brewery Tours are provided FREE to walk-in guests every SATURDAY from 12-3p (large groups and bus tours should call ahead). Our beautiful tasting room is open until 5pm. Food trucks on-premises. The Peacock Room Bar and Patio is open until 12a. We also host Live Local First Friday's each month featuring live music in our breathtaking Tasting Room from 6-8p. The Tasting Room is open 5-9pm and the Peacock Room & Patio is open until Midnight, featuring local fare from area food trucks. NO COVER CHARGE!

A brew pub on Main Street with a terrace overlooking the Schuylkill River.

Located in the city's North Liberties section, local historians boast that this is the spot where lager was first brewed in America in 1842.

Commonwealth Ciders is the first Cider maker in Philadelphia since prohibition. Founded in 2012 with a commitment to making extremely low sugar, dry, crisp and refreshing ciders. The Ciders are made in the same facility that produces beers for Nodding Head Beer Co. and Philadelphia Brewing Co. Tours of the Cider operation are available on Saturdays and tastings are conducted daily