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2022 Best New Brewery

Cartesian Brewing

For years, we’d walk by this garage just south of Pat’s, press our faces to the windows, and look for signs of progress. Years of thirsty waiting finally paid off last fall when Cartesian rolled up its doors and started pouring pints of tart saisons and malty ambers. We’re partial to the Concrete Picnic, a spring ale that comes in at a this-beer-still-has-flavor-but-won’t-put-you-on-your-ass 5.8 percent ABV. Read More »

1326 East Passyunk Avenue, Philadelphia, PA Website

2021 Best New Brewery

Two Locals

Brothers and former home brewers Mengistu and Richard Koilor now have the distinction of running the city’s first Black-owned brewery, churning out deep and complex stuff like their Nubian brown ale and Who You Wit, a Belgian-style witbier. The duo is still looking for a permanent home; for the time being, check out their website for where to pick up a four-pack of tallboys. Read More »

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2018 Best Back-Alley Brewery

Fermentery Form

Hidden behind a sign-less door marked by a green light is a tiny sour-beer tasting room where Ethan Tripp, Matt Stone and Scott Hatch use a unique “solera” system of barrel-aging and conditioning to produce something truly rare: a new thing in the beer world. Read More »

1700 North Palethorp Street, Philadelphia, PA | 267-518-3676 | Website