Wallenpaupack Brewing Co near Lake Wallenpaupack, the lake’s namesake brewery, was founded in 2017 by Rebecca Ryman.
The woman-owned brewery is also host to a brewpub and beer garden so that visitors can sip locally made beers while also enjoying conversation and quality cooking.
Many of Wallenpaupack’s brews are inspired by the mountain lake itself, like the Lake Haze series of hazy double IPAs. Speaking of IPAs, like any craft brewery that knows its audience, the Wallenpaupack tap list is heavy on these hoppy brews. But there are also other delicious options like traditional lagers, pilsners, and more.
Silverback Distillery is run by a mother and daughter. And according to their website, they’re the only mother-daughter team behind a distillery in the US. This distillery, owned and operated by two women, takes its ceiling-shattering work seriously. Christine Riggleman, who has been nicknamed “Hooch Mama,” has earned a number of awards for her spirits. You can try some of these spirits — whiskey, gin, and vodka, to name a few — at the distillery’s East Stroudsburg production facility and tasting room. Tours of the facility are also offered so that you can learn all about distilling and how liquor is made.
While you’re at it, have a look at Poured in Pa, the series, hosted by Danielle Hartman. Each episode tells one or more stories related to Pennsylvania’s craft beer community.
