Second Sin Brewing is coming to Newtown. What to expect at new taproom

Michele Haddon, Bucks County Courier Times
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Another local craft brewery is coming to Newtown Borough.

True to the spirit of its name, Second Sin Brewing Company will soon give customers more opportunities to indulge in its beers with the opening of a second taproom on North State Street.

Currently, Newtown Brewing Company is the only local craft beer business in the borough.

Second Sin, which is based in Bristol Township, was started in 2019 by founders, Mike Beresky, Phil Harris and Jake Howell, who began eyeing Newtown early on with the hopes of one day expanding their operation.

“We love the idea of being in a town and becoming part of a community that we have been visiting for years. Isaac Newtons and the Newtown Beer Festival were a big part of our formative beer drinking years,” Beresky said.

“We're very fortunate to have made it through the pandemic due to the support from our fans. Our goals for Second Sin were never just about one small brewery and taproom so it feels great to take the first step towards what we hope to grow the company into,” he added.

Second Sin Brewing Company offers a variety of craft beers styles, including Home Phield Advantage, a double dry-hopped hazy IPA.
Second Sin Brewing Company offers a variety of craft beers styles, including Home Phield Advantage, a double dry-hopped hazy IPA.

Working with a professional designer, Beresky said the aesthetic of the new taproom will fall in line with their vision for the brand moving forward.

“We wanted a clean modern look with some more rustic touches, just a comfortable space to enjoy some good beers with good company,” he said.

Plans for the new location include live music on occasion, as well as trivia nights and other seasonal events. They also hope to work with the borough to host food trucks at the Newtown location.

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When and where will Second Sin open their Newtown taproom?

Second Sin Brewing Company, based in Bristol Township, will be opening a second taproom in Newtown Borough.
Second Sin Brewing Company, based in Bristol Township, will be opening a second taproom in Newtown Borough.

The new taproom will be located at 17 N. State St. in Newtown Borough on the same block as The Brick Hotel in the former Board & Brush Creative Studio space.

While no exact date has been announced yet, they are hoping to open by the end of the year.

Follow them on Facebook and Instagram for updates about construction, as well as pop-up tastings and events in Newtown.

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Will Second Sin’s Bristol taproom remain open?

Second Sin will continue to operate its brewing facility and taproom in Bristol Township.

“One thing we want our regulars to know is we have no intention to leave Bristol. We recently extended the lease on our current facility and have plans to expand the brewery in 2024,” Beresky said.

Owners from left, Mike Beresky, Phil Harris, Jake Howell, started Second Sin Brewing Company in 2019.
Owners from left, Mike Beresky, Phil Harris, Jake Howell, started Second Sin Brewing Company in 2019.

Located at 1500 Grundy Lane, the Bristol taproom offers indoor and outdoor seating, as well as curbside pickup for online orders of their 4-packs and crowlers.

Their current hours are:

Thursday 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.

What’s on tap at Second Sin Brewing Company?

Second Sin’s beer offerings rotate on a regular basis, but here is a sample of their current tap list:

  • Exponential Package: A double dry-hopped hazy IPA brewed with El Dorado Incognito, Idaho Gem and Cashmere.

  • Tepache: A sour ale with pineapple, Piloncillo sugar and cinnamon.

  • Oktoberfest: A take on the classic German amber lager style with notes of bread, toast, honey, and light caramel.

  • Dying For A Cup: A vanilla hazelnut latte stout.

  • Double Home Phield Advantage: A double dry-hopped hazy double IPA brewed with Citra and Centennial.

  • Expedition Bucks County: An American Pale ale with Cascade and Citra, brewed in collaboration with all the Bucks County breweries, as part of the Visit Bucks County Ale Trail.

  • Lil’ Dojo: A double dry-hopped hazy IPA hopped with Citra, Idaho 7 and Sabro.

  • Lil' Bah Bah: A double dry-hopped hazy IPA hopped with Mosaic and Simcoe.

  • XDH Mr. Green Shorts: A double dry-hopped hazy IPA hopped with Citra, Simcoe and Amarillo.

  • Kölsch: A clean, lightly fruity and herbal Kölsch with a crisp finish.

  • Terminal: A hybrid beer style, known as California Common with a malt character similar to their Vienna lager, but with a more pronounced bitterness.

  • Spritzerooni Watermelon: A lightly fruited ale with watermelon.

For more information:

For more information on Second Sin Brewing or to order online, visit secondsinbrewing.com.

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