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Yards is a regional craft brewery located at 901 N. Delaware Ave. in the Northern Liberties section of Philadelphia, PA. Founded in 1994, Yards began as a garage-sized operation in the Manayunk neighborhood of Philadelphia where the award-winning Extra Special Ale was born. For over 20 years, founder, president and brewmaster Tom Kehoe and the Yards crew have upheld their distinctive English-inspired style while continuing to embrace the innovative spirit that defines American Craft brewing. Today, Yards brews nine year-round beers in addition to their robust line up of seasonals, limited releases, and small batch brews. On weekends, Yards offers free tours and a rotating roster of the city's best food trucks, and the Tasting Room is open seven days a week. Yards is proud to be Pennsylvania’s first 100% wind-powered brewery. For more information, visit yardsbrewing.com.

 

Yards Brewing Company proudly crafts beers of authenticity, integrity and character rooted in the great tradition of British ale brewing and for the pursuit of happiness. A destination for locals and tourists alike, the spacious, sunlit Tasting Room boasts a friendly, knowledgeable staff and impressive view of their 9,000 square foot brewhouse. Hardworking employees enjoy their daily shift beers while conversing with visitors about their favorite craft beer-related subjects. Subtle touches like the bar tops reconstructed from bowling lanes allude to the brewery's lasting commitment to craftsmanship and sustainability. The Yards Tasting Room is open seven days a week, Monday through Saturday from 12 - 7pm and Sunday from 12 - 4pm. Free brewery tours and beer samples are offered on Saturdays and Sundays from 12 – 4pm. Yards is proud to be Pennsylvania’s first 100% wind-powered brewery. 

 

2015

Good Food Award Finalist: ESA (winner TBD Jan. 2015) - Good Food Awards

Good Food Award Finalist: Poor Richard’s Tavern Spruce (winner TBD Jan. 2015) - Good Food Awards

 

2014

Bronze Medal, Indigenous Ale: Poor Richard’s Tavern Spruce - Great American Beer Festival

Dark Beer of the Year: Yards Love Stout - Best of the Philly Beer Scene

Beer Gives Back Award (Humanitarian of the Year): Tom Kehoe - Best of the Philly Beer Scene

The Non Profit Professionals Summit Appreciation Award - Non Profit Professional Summit, Philadelphia 2014

The Perfect Beer for the Philadelphia Phillies: General Washington’s Tavern Porter - Thrillist

Certified 100% Green Power User - United States Environmental Protection Agency

Best Drink - WHYY Best of the Chefs

 

2013

Silver Medal, English-Style Mild Ale: Yards Brawler - Great American Beer Festival

Bronze Medal, Indigenous Ale: Poor Richard’s Tavern Spruce - Great American Beer Festival

Best Barrel-Aged Beer: Yards Bourbon Love Stout - Best of the Philly Beer Scene

Best Local Brewery - Drinker’s Choice Awards

Best Local Brewery Runner-Up - PHL17 Hot List

 

2012

Bronze Medal, Extra Special Bitter: ESA - Great American Beer Festival

Best Local Beer: Philadelphia Pale Ale - Philadelphia Magazine’s Best of Philly 2012

Best IPA/Pale Ale: Yards Philadelphia Pale Ale - Best of the Philly Beer Scene

Best Session Ale: Yards Brawler - Best of the Philly Beer Scene

Best Light Beer: Philadelphia Pale Ale - Atlantic City Beer Festival