Spirits of Happy Valley

To me, the perfect way to spend an easy summer afternoon or evening is sitting outside, enjoying a craft beverage with friends.  Luckily for me and the rest of us […]

Much like a painter who meticulously makes every brush stroke just right, or a woodworker who tirelessly shapes their work into the perfect piece for your home, all around Centre […]

There is something romantic about opening and sharing a bottle of wine. Twisting the corkscrew into the cork and then slowly pulling it out until I hear that subtle pop […]

You could say that making alcohol is kind of in her blood. When Barrel 21 Distillery’s new head distiller, Erica Unruh, was a kid in northern California, her family was […]

In my opinion, there is something magical about the beer brewing process. You take your grains, your yeast, your hops and mix it all together with water the right way. […]

It sure had been a while since I stepped into the old Gamble Mill in Bellefonte and sat down for a drink, but as soon as I walked inside to […]

If you look around Otto’s Pub and Brewery, you’ll get a taste of Pennsylvania’s rich brewing history. Hanging from the ceiling are vintage advertisements from breweries of yesteryear, most of […]