With every new brewery you try, there’s some sort of adventure. Whether it’s trying a new style of beer or the journey you take to get there. In our case, the adventure was a little bit of the journey, and a lot about the atmosphere. Friday night took over the mountain and through the woods to a garage. That’s right. Just someone’s garage in the middle on the woods in Donegal, PA. I’d be lying if I said I didn’t question whether or not I was being murdered. Spoiler alert: I wasn’t!
We pulled into the driveway and just walked right into said basement where we were welcomed by Frank Kegg, retired science teacher and part owner of Kegg Brewing Company (he and his wife Tracy started and run the brewery). With a name like that, you could say this retirement choice was inevitable. He began serving us the first sample of the six beers on tap while we huddled in his garage admir
ing his equipment and rock-and-roll decor. A self-proclaimed IPA guy, there was not one on tap. BUT he made up for it with his Pale Ale. In fact, there was not one beer that I wouldn’t drink. Even the stout and Porter, and I am most definitely an IPA gal.
We stayed much longer than expected, listening to Frank’s methodology and background. We left a little tipsy and with two growlers in hand, one of which I am enjoying right now. Sure, this wasn’t technically “happy hour” but we were there for an hour and we were definitely happy. It didn’t set us back to much either. At only $5/pint, $10 growler/refill, and FREE tastings, our wallets also thanked us.
If you’re ever in the area (perhaps heading up to Seven Springs) take the very special trip to Kegg Brewing Co. It’s only open Friday- Sunday, so it’ll have to be a weekend thing. Check out their website and Facebook page!