The growth of the craft beer, wine and spirits industry has led Northampton Community College to offer a Craft Distillery degree for those interested in a career in the industries. 

Chatty Monks Brewery and Unique Snacks, two Reading craft businesses, have partnered to create Split Face, an Amber Lager featuring a savory hint of pretzel. 

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is taking proposals for up to $2 million in funding for projects to increase sales, quality and production of Pennsylvania wine, beer and cider. 

Yergey Brewing, a family run business owned by Jim Yergey and his son Matt, the head brewer, is moving to 235 Main Street, Emmaus.

Located across the street from the PPL Center, the new restaurant, Blended by Bru Daddy’s, will be a departure from the concept of the original brew pub, which is run by father and son, Rich and Kevin Ryan.

Tasting and tap rooms should soon be able to expand their business hours.

Seven Sirens Brewing will be the latest in a burst of micro-breweries in the Lehigh Valley. From Funk to Fegley’s, Bonn Place to Bangor Trust, there is a microbrewery (or two or three) in many local communities. But will the growing supply outpace the demand? And with so many specialty beers, can any beer be special? LVB talked to those on the front line of the local craft brewery scene to find out.