Appalachian Brewing Company
American brewery
The Appalachian Brewing Company, commonly known as ABC, is an American brewery in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. It was founded in January 1997. Appalachian also operates pubs in Gettysburg, Lititz, Mechanicsburg and Shippensburg. The logo features the Rockville Bridge, which crosses the Susquehanna river just north of Harrisburg.
Craft beer
Flagship brews
Aero-Head Bock
Trail Blaze Maple Brown Ale
Chocolate Avenue Stout
Outta Focus Double IPA
Water Gap Wheat Ale
Mountain Lager Dortmunder Export
Hoppy Trails India Pale Ale
Jolly Scot Scottish Style Ale
Seasonal specialty brews
Zoigl Star Lager Unfiltered Lager
Celtic Knot Irish Red Ale
Anniversary Maibock
Mad Cameron Belgian Wit
Hinterland Hefe Weizen
Volks Weizenbock
Kipona Fest Marzen
Fresh Hop Pale Ale
Rutty Buck Pumpkin Ale
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