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State College, PA 16801
Phone: 814-238-5051
Spirits of Happy Valley
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History—and Drink Recipes—Refreshed: Enjoy a craft cocktail and a step back in time at beautifully renovated The Republic at The Gamble Mill
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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 meet with The Republic owner Megan Marcaurelle-Jones, it felt immediately familiar and wonderfully reimagined at the same time. Megan and her husband, Cody Jones, opened…
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Strong Brew: Otto’s Pub and Brewery celebrates 20 years of creating local beers
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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 which faded out during Prohibition. On the walls are more artifacts of the Keystone State’s brewing past. It’s safe to say that over the years,…
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A (Frozen) Winter Warmer: Big Spring Spirits adds a cool twist to traditional holiday eggnog
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I don’t know how it happened, but the holidays are upon us once again. The trees and lights are up, thestores are bustling, and Christmas music is playing everywhere you go. Whew, it sure is a lot of work: bakingthe cookies, figuring out gifts, and writing holiday cards. But in the end, it is all…
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5 Wines to Pair with Thanksgiving Dinner: Take your meal to the next level with just the right bottle, or two
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Every year, once the leaves turn and the weather gets brisk, I start to get excited about Thanksgiving. After all, what is not to love about a day that is centered on food, family, friends, and football? That Thanksgiving dinner is one of the best meals of the year — turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, green…
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Witches’ Brew: The Hollow looks to bring some new flavors and fun to Bellefonte with a cidery, winery, and restaurant
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Out along the banks of Logan’s Branch, tucked away in the revitalized Titan Energy Park, Angela Eliasz and her team are stirring up something new for Bellefonte at The Hollow. The old industrial space is the home of Witches Hollow Winery, Mad McIntosh Cider, and Alloy Kitchen. With hopes to open later in October, The…
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Libations and Ice Cream: Hard Milkshakes at The Field Prove to Be a Match Made in Heaven
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I have found that, more often than not, if something sounds too good to be true, it usually is. That is how I always felts about mixing alcohol and ice cream. After all, what sounds better than the sweet smoothness of ice cream mixed with some liquor? It is a dream straight out of an…
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Happy Valley Nomadic Spirits Delivers All You Need to Make Craft Cocktails from the Comfort of Home
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Over this past year and a half many people have found the great pleasure of making themselves a nice craft cocktail and enjoying it in the comfort of their own home. The problem is that some of us, myself included, don’t really know where to start when it comes mixology. I don’t know why sometimes…
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Hard-Earned Success: It’s a family affair among the orchards at 814 Cider Works, on J.L. Farm and Cidery
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Over the past couple of years, it seems that at least 20 people have told me: “You have to check out 814 Cider Works. It is such a fun time.” These friends and acquaintances go on and on about how good the hard cider is and how I would love the atmosphere – sitting outside…
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A Brewer’s Journey: Josh Davies is at home connecting with the community at Happy Valley Brewing Company
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On the Friday of Penn State’s graduation weekend, Happy Valley Brewing Company head brewer Josh Davies poured a couple pints of his freshly made beer straight from the tap and gave me a tour as we chatted about how he ended up at the brewpub. Josh is a big part of HVBC’s history; he came…
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A Tradition of Inclusivity: Chumley’s reopens with a new look and a nod to the past
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By Vincent Corso A week before the bar at 108 West College Avenue reopened on April 14, longtime manager Ellen Braun and bartender Justin Griffin took time from their preparations to let me take it all in. The bar is known for its craft cocktails, but Justin was nice enough to pour me a Firestone…
