Bucks Co.'s Newest Craft Brewery Announces Opening Date

BUCKS COUNTY, PA — The newest craft brewery to enter the scene in Bucks County has announced its official grand opening date. The Newtown Brewing Company will open its doors to the public on Friday, Oct. 18. The business will open at 5 p.m.

Festivities are planned throughout the weekend, including two live bands Saturday.

The Newtown Brewing Company is owned by Gregg Bonstein.

The business is located at 103 Penns Trail, Newtown and shares a 10,000-square-foot building with Sir Speedy. Construction on the property has been ongoing following the establishment's 2018 approval.

The brewery has about 4,600 square-feet of space, with half of it dedicated to brewing, manufacturing, and warehouse uses. The other half is a taproom open to the public, according to Bonstein.

The taproom will be open to the public from Wednesday to Sunday, with the following hours: Wednesday and Thursday, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.;Friday 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Saturday 12 p.m. to 11 p.m., and Sunday 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Bonstein anticipates having 10 beers on tap, with a rotating schedule of lagers, IPAs, Belgians, wheat beers, stouts, pale ales, and some "fun experimental stuff." For those who prefer an alternative to beer, there will be cider, wines and spirits. Local wines from Crossing Vineyards in Washington Crossing will be served.

If you'd like to enjoy a meal with your beer, you can bring your own food, or order take out. There will also be an assortment of snacks for sale.