Broad Street Brewing joins the Bucks County craft brewery scene with Philly-inspired beers

Michele Haddon, Bucks County Courier Times
Updated ·3 min read

Broad Street Brewing opened this week, bringing their Philly-inspired beers to Bristol Township with aptly named brews like Independence Lager and Hey Yo Hazy.

Brandon Wellington, who co-owns the brewery on Durham Road with Ed Webber and Tim Lohse, said they wanted to create a family-friendly, laid-back atmosphere where they showcase affordable craft beers created with their head brewer Andrew Balmer.

“Pricing in the craft beer industry has gotten outrageous lately,” Wellington said. “We wanted to make it affordable without sacrificing quality.”

As he described their vision Thursday night, customers gathered around picnic tables, catching up over a couple beers, while glancing over at the taproom’s big screen TVs as the Phillies headed into extra innings against the Rays.

Customers gather around the taproom, on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at Broad Street Brewing, which opened its doors over Fourth of July weekend in Bristol Township.
Customers gather around the taproom, on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at Broad Street Brewing, which opened its doors over Fourth of July weekend in Bristol Township.

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The space delivered the feeling of a neighborhood bar with its reclaimed wood, corrugated metal, painted brick, greenery hanging from wood-beamed ceiling and photos of the Philadelphia skyline.

“It’s place for local hardworking people to have a fun and relaxing time,” Wellington said.

What’s on tap at Broad Street Brewing?

A beer flight at Broad Street Brewing allows customers a chance to try a variety of craft beers at the taproom, many of which carry Philly-inspired names, including Independence Lager and Hey Yo, a New England Hazy IPA.
A beer flight at Broad Street Brewing allows customers a chance to try a variety of craft beers at the taproom, many of which carry Philly-inspired names, including Independence Lager and Hey Yo, a New England Hazy IPA.

You can always expect to find their signature beers on tap, which currently includes 76 & Sunny, a blonde ale; Independence Lager; Hey Yo Hazy; and their flagship brew, 201 North, a Belgium Wit which Wellington first crafted at his former Philadelphia apartment on North Broad Street.

Additional taps will feature a rotation of seasonal brews, such as a West Coast IPA and cherry lime sour Gose, with several more styles under development.

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Is Broad Street Brewing beer available for take-out?

Currently, their beer can be enjoyed on draft in the taproom, but will soon be available in individual 19.2-oz cans, 4-pack 16-ounce cans and 12-pack variety cases of 12-ounce cans.

Once on the market, cans will also be sold at local distributors.

Is there food on the menu?

Philly-inspired design elements round out the taproom's intended neighborhood bar-feeling at Broad Street Brewing in Bristol Township.
Philly-inspired design elements round out the taproom's intended neighborhood bar-feeling at Broad Street Brewing in Bristol Township.

Broad Street Brewing doesn’t offer their own food, but they’ve partnered with Sal’s Italian Deli, where customers can order pizza and other Italian specialties next door and bring over to the taproom.

Other outside food can be brought in as well and plans to include food truck nights are also in the mix.

But you can shop for local farm-raised steaks to take home…

It might initially seem out of place, but the taproom also sells its own farm-raised beef, thanks to the owners’ other venture, Jericho Mountain Farms in Newtown Township.

On your way out the door, customers can purchase various cuts of angus and American Wagu beef, including tomahawk steaks. Their full offerings can be found at jerichomountainfarms.com.

Does Broad Street Brewing host live music or other events?

They plan to host live music, trivia and theme nights. Keep an eye on their Facebook and Instagram pages for updates on future events.

Go: 2621 Durham Road in Bristol; broadstreetbrewing.com

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