Erie is home to a fast-growing craft beverage scene. Relax with friends and family at breweries on the Lake Erie Ale Trail or any of Erie's new craft distilleries and prepare to be greeted with a warm, welcoming atmosphere of good conversation, clinking glasses, and friendly staff who are eager to share their knowledge and passion for their craft.
Erie has seen an increase in distillery openings, growing from one distillery to six in just under six years. With locations in Erie and in the surrounding towns of Corry and Edinboro, all the region’s craft distilleries are quickly making a name for themselves with award-winning spirits and inventive cocktails, all reflective of their distinct personalities and styles. If you’re a true spirit enthusiast with an appreciation for the art of the craft, you’ll be happy to learn that each distiller puts an emphasis on using locally sourced ingredients that represent the natural beauty of the Erie region. Items such as apples, honey, grains, berries, and herbs are used to create flavorful house-made spirits and syrups. On weekends, some distilleries complement their spirits, cocktails, and mocktails with live music, food trucks, restaurant pop-ups, themed parties, and tasting events.
The Lake Erie Ale Trail is not just about beer, it’s also about being part of a friendly, personable environment of the breweries and the brewers themselves. The Lake Erie Ale Trail is composed of 15 microbreweries, all located near the shores of Lake Erie. Each brewery has its own unique approach to brewing beer, refining simple ingredients, and transforming those ingredients into a wide range of ales of varying flavors, styles, and funky names. Some of Erie’s local beers, such as Major McNair’s Nut Brown, Marvintown, and Grape Lakes American Wheat have a story behind their names, reflective of the history and culture of the region. Pull up a stool, sample some brews, and chat with the brewers themselves, who are always happy to share their expertise with you. Give a cheer to local beer during the annual Erie Craft Beer Week (November) and Beer Coaster at Waldameer Park (May).
814-790-9822
1535 West 8th Street
Erie, PA 16505
814-725-1079
11727 East Main Road
North East, PA 16428
814-964-3133
11 S Center Street
Corry, PA 16407
814-812-3186
12030 Edinboro Road
Edinboro, PA 16412
814-746-7826
1101 Peninsula Drive
Suite 205
Erie, PA 16505
716-793-9463
8398 West Route 20
Westfield, NY 14787
814-866-2337
7520 Peach Street
Erie, PA 16509
814-881-0615
Over 10 breweries in the Erie County area!
Erie, PA 16507
814-636-6333
36 N Park Row
Erie, PA 16501
814-790-4044
8270 Peach Street
Erie, PA 16509
814-315-0916
4415 East Lake Road
Erie, PA 16511
814-796-4500
2055 Stone Quarry Rd
Waterford, PA 16441
814-813-5005
1 Fountain Avenue
Cambridge Springs, PA 16403
814-454-2200
123 West 14th Street
Erie, PA 16501
814-402-1590
10139 West Lake Road
Lake City, PA 16423
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