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Breaker Brewing –Show Some Love on 2/14 & Here We ZONE Again!

noreply@blogger.com (mybeerbuzz) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:18:00 +0000

Back in March 2011 we covered the story of Breaker Brewing Co.’s move to their new property at the former St Joseph’s Monastery property at 783 E Northampton St in Wilkes-Barre Twp. You can take a peek back at the original story, the zoning story (here or here) and the zoning results. While the zoning was unanimously APPROVED at that time by the Wilkes-Barre Twp. zoning board, one nearby neighbor, Edward Collum chose to appeal the zoning results.

At the recent appeal hearing, the Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas judge David Lupas remanded the order back to the Wilkes-Barre Zoning Hearing board for any further testimony as to why it is not feasible to use the property as residential.

LOTS of interesting details here, but what you need to know is that on Feb 14th at 7PM at the Wilkes-Barre Twp. municipal building (150 Watson St. MAP/Directions) the zoning board will again hear further testimony on the approval of their 11-month old zoning APPROVAL.

What you also need to know is that while neighbor Edward Collum claimed in the original hearing that his home was 4-feet from what would be the brewery building, a subsequent survey shows it is actually 40-feet. As if all of this isn’t enough to get you to come out and show support for this hearing and for Breaker Brewing there’s one more piece of information you should know. Edward Collum has since SOLD HIS HOUSE AND MOVED yet he has chosen to continue the appeal of the zoning approval…

On a personal note it’s very frustrating to see one FORMER-resident causing these sort of delays and expenses for everyone. Breaker Brewing Co is a wonderful addition to the Wilkes-Barre Twp. community, and I’m disappointed to see this process going on again. On a related note and as testament to how involved Mark & Chris already are in their new community, the guys are donating the beer for the Benefit for Lila to be held this Saturday at the Wilkes-Barre Twp. Fire Hall.

Please take the time to come out and show your love for Breaker Brewing on 2/14 AND for the Benefit for Lila on 2/11 as well.

Breaker Brewing Co - Where can you find the beers?

noreply@blogger.com (mybeerbuzz) — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:02:00 +0000

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Breaker Brewing Co – Tap/Tasting Room & New Beer UPDATE!

noreply@blogger.com (mybeerbuzz) — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 13:19:00 +0000

Just in case you missed the announcement on yesterday’s WILK Friday BeerBuzz… Not only are they working on some new beers like Coal Cracker, Susquehanna Suds, Extra Goldies and Phoebe Snow…the guys tell me they are aiming to have the new tap/tasting room at the new facility on Northampton St in Wilkes-Barre Twp. OPEN by the end of the year….Very exciting news so stay tuned for details & Updates!

AND don’t forget to visit the Teach a Friend to brew Day to be held Nov 5th from 10AM-4PM @ Breaker Brewing to take a peek at their new facility for yourself!

Breaker Brewing Co–Coal Cracker & Susquehanna Suds

noreply@blogger.com (mybeerbuzz) — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 13:22:00 +0000

I’m a big fan of our very own Breaker Brewing Co…and it’s always fun to see what Mark Lehman & Chris Miller are up to…and today we have a little surprise….keg-only label approvals for Coal Cracker & Susquehanna Suds! Stay tuned for details on these two new beers!

Breaker Brewing Co–Let the Fun (and work) Begin!

noreply@blogger.com (mybeerbuzz) — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 15:12:00 +0000

I had a chance to stop up and visit Mark Lehman and Chris Miller from Breaker Brewing Company today at their new location in Wilkes-Barre Twp. There are a few hurdles yet to cross, but I’m excited to report the new property has amazing potential and I can’t wait to see what happens next.

If you haven’t been following along, Mark & Chris purchased the former St Josephs Monastery location on Northampton St in Wilkes-Barre Twp. in early June. The property includes two buildings…a huge brick structure that used to be the school building and an even larger sprawling building that used to house the monastery and church facilities. The property also includes a little over 2.5 acres of land, three entrances and several parking lots that will easily accommodate over 75 cars.

We toured every inch of the facility today, and it is not only huge, but the possibilities are endless. The former school building (shown above with Chris & Mark and at right with the Breaker Brewing delivery truck), will house the brewing operations. Several former classrooms on the 1st and 2nd floors will be converted for the actual working brewery portion of the operation.

As you can see in the photo at left, there is much work to be done to convert a former school building into brewing space, but again the potential is amazing. There certainly will be no shortage of usable space and storage areas once it’s all sorted out and the layout is perfect for brewing.

If things progress as planned, a small portion of the 2nd building will likely house a brewpub and sampling/growler room. The most likely location for this is the room shown at right, and I can say the space is perfect for a brewpub. Wide open spaces and great light will make for a great location to enjoy a Breaker Brewing beer.

As I mentioned above there are still a few hurdles to cross and a considerable amount of cleanup and work to be done, but I can’t tell you how amazed I was at the amount of space Mark & Chris have to work with. I can also say that I’m not going way out on a limb when I say that Breaker Brewing’s new location will quickly become a beer-lovers destination once it is all built out.

As the guys move forward, I’ll be sure to visit again (and again, and again) to keep you all informed of their progress. This is a wonderful thing for craft beer lovers in NEPA and I can’t wait to see it all come together. Cheers to Mark & Chris and all of the Breaker Brewing Family members for starting this new and exciting venture.

WILK Friday Beer Buzz–The Video (10 June 2011 Breaker Brewing 5-Whistle)

noreply@blogger.com (mybeerbuzz) — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 14:53:00 +0000

WILK Friday BeerBuzz–10 June 2011 (Breaker Brewing Co 5 Whistle Wheat)

noreply@blogger.com (mybeerbuzz) — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 14:17:00 +0000

I’m a firm believer that if you love what you do, that love comes out in the product. I’m also a firm believer that if you work hard AND lover what you do, success will follow. On today’s show we brought you an example of both.

Chris Miller and Mark Lehman, brewmasters for Breaker Brewing Co not only have a love for brewing great craft beer, but they are two of the hardest working young men I know…and I can personally attest that their love comes out in the beer, and their work ethic has continued leading them to success.

Today we sampled their 5-Whistle Wheat. This is a brand new beer from Mark & Chris and the color, flavor and 4.9% ABV drinkability are wonderful. See for yourself and be sure to sample for yourself. This beer is bound to be a summertime favorite.

I was also excited to break the news today about the Breaker Brewing Co purchase of the former St Josephs Monastery on Northampton St in Wilkes-Barre . It was fun to talk to Mark & Chris about their future plans for the property and I can’t wait to watch it develop. You can catch up on the story here, here or here…but as always be sure to stay tuned to mybeerbuzz.com and breakerbrewingcompany.com for the latest details…

Thanks

to Mark, Chris, Nancy, John, Joe, and Bosco for yet another fun Friday.

The Friday BeerBuzz…bringing good beers and good people together.

As always you can check out the video on-line at the WILK Friday BeerBuzz page by clicking HERE

Breaker Brewing–5 Whistle Wheat NEW!

noreply@blogger.com (mybeerbuzz) — Thu, 26 May 2011 13:59:00 +0000

I’m excited to report that our pals Chris & Mark @ Breaker Brewing Co have a new beer coming soon called 5 Whistle Wheat. This looks like a great easy-drinking summer wheat beer and the guys tell me they are doing the first sampling of the brew tonight, so stay tuned for this keg release coming soon.

Breaker Brewing Co Receives Zoning Variance Approval from Wilkes-Barre Twp

noreply@blogger.com (mybeerbuzz) — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 12:51:00 +0000

Sorry for the late night cell-phone remote post, but I did want to post out the results of the Breaker Brewing Wilkes-Barre Twp zoning variance hearing live from the hearing itself. As I said, the Wilkes-Barre Twp zoning board Approved the requested variance with two conditions. 1) A traffic plan must be created to make the various narrow entrances one-way, and 2) the brewing building windows on one side must be shaded, darkened or covered to minimize the amount of light. Beyond that the variance was approved.

This is a significant hurdle for Breaker Brewing Co, and we will follow along as they work to cross the next hurdles to finalize the purchase of the building. There are still some obstacles, but so far so good.

Support Your Local Brewery NOW!

noreply@blogger.com (mybeerbuzz) — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 22:23:00 +0000

All too often people ask me, “other than buying their beer, how CAN I support my local brewery?” Well today I’m here to say I have an answer.

Our local brewery, Breaker Brewing Co is working to expand their business by purchasing the former St Josephs Monastery property on Northampton St in Georgetown. Check out the story here. This is a great opportunity, not only for Breaker Brewing, but also for the local community…but there are hurdles.

On Tuesday March 8th at 7PM, Breaker Brewing Co has a public zoning hearing in the Wilkes-Barre Township Municipal building at 150 Watson St. (MAP/Directions) Personally, I think it would be wonderful for our local craft beer community to see Mark & Chris expand their business. I also think Breaker Brewing would be a real benefit for the local community and I’d love to see two local family-oriented guys expand their business in Wilkes-Barre Twp.

This zoning hearing IS open to the public and I DO think we, the local craft beer community, should show our support for Mark & Chris. Do you want to see a craft brewery in Wilkes-Barre Twp? Then show up Tuesday night, March 8th @ 7PM and Support Your Local Brewery !!!

Breaker Brewing Co–Reaching to NEW Heights!

noreply@blogger.com (mybeerbuzz) — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 02:12:00 +0000

We’ve all followed along as our local hometown brewery Breaker Brewing Co has grown over the last few years…and I’m excited to report that Mark & Chris are reaching for new heights. On March 8th, the guys will have a zoning hearing to approve their purchase of the former St Joseph’s Monastery on Northampton St in Georgetown. Personally I’ve been really excited to watch a locally-owned and family-oriented small brewery take the next step to expand beyond their garage-brewery in Plains PA. I’ve been even more excited to see two local guys, with a great sense for their locally community make the move to expand their business and reach for new heights. Check out what Berwick Brewing Co has done for their local community in Berwick, and I think you’ll see a small portion of what the guys have in mind.

For those asking the questions, Breaker Brewing Co is a small family-owned local business looking for more space to expand. Their plans do include moving their garage-based brewery into a small portion of the St Josephs property, in fact the classroom space currently available will be much larger than their current brewery. I’m also excited to not only report that their plans include a small tasting room and growler fill area, but that their plans may eventually include a tap room. It’s also important to note that Mark & Chris are members of our local community, and sensitive to the concerns of their local neighbors. Breaker Brewing Co is a small community-oriented, family-owned local business. This is not a late-night bar with flashy signs, in fact the guys are talking about very conservative hours and very respectful local craft-beer patrons. This is not a business serving anything but locally brewed craft beer, and also a business interested in using some of the space initially as an art gallery for local artists and artisans.

I’m VERY happy to report that even with the pending zoning approvals, Breaker Brewing Company intends to remain small and join in with the local community. I can personally attest to the fact that even with the expansion of brewing, fermenting, bottling and cooling spaces that are planned, when the doors are closed, brewing is actually a quiet and unrecognizable venture.

As a craft beer lover and member of our local community myself, I’m tremendously hopefully for this potential expansion of Breaker Brewing Co. Not only do I enjoy the beers Mark & Chris brew, but more importantly, I love to see two local guys, with a tremendous sense of local community, expand a small family-oriented business into our local real estate.

I know I’ll be tuning on on March 8th, and of course you’ll hear the news here first. Congratulations to Mark, Chris and their families on taking the next step toward moving Breaker Brewing Co. to new heights

Breaker Brewing Co Belsnickler 2010 - Pub Culture

noreply@blogger.com (mybeerbuzz) — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 14:56:00 +0000

Here’s a quick peek at the Breaker Brewing episode of Pub Cultured the guys filmed with Lindsay Barrasse last night.

BEER CAM - 3 Dec 2010 Breaker Brewing Co Belsnickler Ale

noreply@blogger.com (mybeerbuzz) — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 15:57:00 +0000

Once again Beer Cam rides on another great beer. Thanks to Mark & Chris from Breaker Brewing for letting Beer Cam ride on Belsnickler Ale 2010.

Breaker Brewing Company - Brewday

noreply@blogger.com (mybeerbuzz) — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 19:42:00 +0000

Breaker Brewing Co Potbelly Pumpkin Hits the Streets Tomorrow (9/10)

noreply@blogger.com (mybeerbuzz) — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:41:00 +0000

Check mybeerbuzz.com or breakerbrewingcompany.com’s beer doppler for locations.

Breaker Brewing Pot Belly Pumpkin Ale

noreply@blogger.com (mybeerbuzz) — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 18:14:00 +0000

Just thought you’d want a peek at the new label for this year’s Breaker Brewing Co Pot Belly Pumpkin Ale.

Help Breaker Brewing Co Raise the Roof!

noreply@blogger.com (mybeerbuzz) — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:20:00 +0000

Breaker Brewing Co – Black Diamond

noreply@blogger.com (mybeerbuzz) — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:26:00 +0000

We’ve been talking about this upcoming beer for some time, but I thought you’d like to see the tentative label design.

Chip the Beer Guy – Breaker Brewing Co

noreply@blogger.com (mybeerbuzz) — Thu, 13 May 2010 13:50:00 +0000

It’s always fun to hear Chris & Mark from Breaker Brewing Co on the radio. Today the guys talked a lot about their brewery expansion and some of the new brews heading our way. They also sampled the Goldies Blonde Ale (wait can you say whore-house on the radio). We had a chance to try their new Quiet Canary Saison-Style Ale a few weeks ago and really enjoyed it. I think along with Goldies it will make a great summer beer, and I really like the label design.

Who can believe that Breaker Brewing Co is a year old already and already increasing brewing capacity by almost 3 times. I’ve been following along with the build and the new system looks amazing (look down a few posts for photos)….and yes it definitely looks like the “hobby out of control” the guys mentioned on the show today.

Cheers to Goldies and thanks guys….fun show to listen to.

oops…apparently the show continued on after the three song break and they sampled Black Mariah….cheers again…another great beer.

Breaker Brewing Co – Version 2.0

noreply@blogger.com (mybeerbuzz) — Wed, 12 May 2010 13:45:00 +0000

As many of you know, the guys at Breaker Brewing Co have been busy building a new brewing system. Their original 1.5bbl system was sold and they’ve been building out a new 4bbl system. I saw many of the parts that they were using and I suspect it will come out great. Here’s a first preliminary photo of what the new system looks like. Cheers guys…..more beer for us!

Breaker Brewing Co

noreply@blogger.com (mybeerbuzz) — Sun, 02 May 2010 20:05:00 +0000

Just thought you’d want a peek at the label for the new Breaker Brewing Co Quiet Canary AND a quick photo of the old 1bbl brewing system from BBC as it moves on to it’s new home. Adieu and cheers old brewing system….onward to 4bbl!

Breaker Brewing Co – The Build Begins

noreply@blogger.com (mybeerbuzz) — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 17:38:00 +0000

Here’s a quick photo from Breaker Brewing Co as they begin to fabricate their new 4bbl brewing system. Stay tuned for further photos as the build progresses and say goodbye to their old brewing system in the background as it leaves town on Sunday.

Breaker Brewing Co 1-Year Anniversary – The Movie

noreply@blogger.com (mybeerbuzz) — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 13:10:00 +0000

Breaker Brewing Co 1-Year Anniversary Party @ Elmer Sudds 4/23

noreply@blogger.com (mybeerbuzz) — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 13:49:00 +0000

Just a reminder that the Breaker Brewing Co 1-Year anniversary party will be held THIS FRIDAY 4/23 @ Elmer Sudds in Wilkes-Barre. The guys tell me they’ll have 5 or 6 of their beers on tap including the new Quiet Canary and Pillar IPA-- and there may even be a few surprises from Sudds.

Breaker Brewing Co – 1-Year Anniversary Party, Black Mariah Release & News

noreply@blogger.com (mybeerbuzz) — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 22:45:00 +0000

I heard from Chris and he tells me that Breaker Brewing Co Black Mariah bottles will be hitting our local market tomorrow (4/16) in all of their usual outlets. I had a chance to taste the first batch of this back in March (and soon the 2nd batch) and I can tell you it’s tasty.

The Bart & Urby’s Breaker Brewing Beer dinner & Homebrew competition will be this Sunday (contact Bart & Urby’s for details). The guys will also be appearing on KRZ 98.5FM tomorrow (4/16) 8AM-9AM.

Breaker Brewing Co will mark their 1-year anniversary next week and will be celebrating this milestone at Elmer Sudds on April 23rd. The guys tell me there will be at least 6 different Breaker Brewing beers on tap including their new IPA Pillar Edition (fermented in Oak) and possibly even their new Saison-style Quiet Canary. I’m also hearing that Elmer Sudds may have a surprise in store for the party so be sure to stop by and say happy anniversary to Chris & Mark.