WILK Friday BeerBuzz - 5 Apr 2013 Breaker Brewing Phoebe Snow White IPA w/Mark Lehman & Chris Miller

WILKFridayBerbuzz15It’s been WAY too long since our last visit from Mark Lehman & Chris Miller from Breaker Brewing.  Mark & Chris have been friends of the show from the very beginning, and we all feel like we’re a part of the Breaker Brewing Family….so today’s show was LONG overdue.

We’ve been following along as Mark & Chris have worked to open their new facility on Northampton St in Wilkes-Barre Twp.  From the multiple zoning hearings to the preparation of the brewery, it’s been a long ride…and when I say “work” I can’t express just how hard working these guys are.  From digging and pouring their own basement floors to hand building the taproom bar, Mark and Chris have broken their collective backs to build this brewery….and I’m excited to report it’s ready!



It was a lot of fun getting the latest updates from Mark & Chris on the progress (and completion) of the brewery and the opening of the taproom.  As I said when I stood in the old school house the first week after they purchased the building, I cannot wait to sit at the taproom bar and raise a glass to how far Breaker Brewing has come, and it was exciting to mark that milestone with the guys today.
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And what toast would be complete without a great Breaker Brewing beer.  Today we chose to sample Phoebe Snow White IPA, and we clearly made a great choice.  Phoebe Snow is named after a 1900’s advertising campaign for Anthracite Coal powered railroad engines.  Phoebe was always featured in a white dress to highlight how clean the Anthracite Coal of Northeastern PA burned, and she’s the perfect mascot for Phoebe Snow White IPA.  Clean, crisp and easy drinking, this White IPA is loaded with citrusy hops and it’s backed nicely by the balancing malt character.  This beer uses a Belgian yeast so the bready & earthy flavors are there, and I really like how the hops set that flavor off.

Congratulations to Mark & Chris and to all of their families and friends for all of the hard work they have put into literally building a brewery by hand.  I’m also excited to invite each and everyone to stop by and congratulate them in person over a sample of Breaker Brewing beer.  Stay tuned to the Breaker Brewing page on Facebook for opening details but expect to see the doors of the taproom open for growlers and samples by next weekend.

Thank you to Mark Lehman & Chris Miller from Breaker Brewing, Nancy, John & Joe 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.
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31 comments (click to read or post):

  1. Every time we get the chance to have Mark Lehman and Chris Miller on the show there's always good news of great progress to report. Breaker Brewing's new facility is up and brewing in Wilkes-Barre Township and the tap room will be opening possibly before I get to the end of this sentence! lol

    Congratulations guys, for the great beers you make and for your continued success! Thanks for being on the show today.

    Thanks, of course, to Bill from MyBeerBuzz.com and as always, thanks to you for listening!

    Best,
    John
    webster@wilknewsradio.com

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  2. Hi guys. I love Lunch Pail Ale and I've been waiting forever to see the brewery. I knew WILK would be the first to announce the opening. Cheers to Mark & Chris.

    Eric

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  3. This is great news for NEPA. I'm really looking to see the new brewery.

    JJ

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  4. Your show is always good, but I like the local brewers on the best because i can go visit them and drink their beers fresh and locally. Nice job Breaker!

    Chris

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  5. Excellent show and guests today. I love Phoebe too.

    Jenna

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  6. Me too. I cannot wait to enjoy a Phoebe at the brewery. Jason

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  7. Our local brewery about to open. GREAT NEWS! Nice job Mark & Chris! Kevin K

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  8. I just tried Phoebe Snow at Dugans and I think it is my favorite BB beer. Keep it up guys! Jeri

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  9. I stopped up to check out the brewery but it was still not open. This is great news and I'll be watching on Facebook for details.

    Keith T (Dunmore)

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  10. Great show guys. See you soon. HH

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  11. I have bee waiting for this news. Kudos WILK for the scoop.! OTC

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  12. A new brewery finally opens its doors again in Wilkes-Barre. This is a momentous occasion for all of us craft beer lovers in NEPA! Cheers to Mark & Chris! TJ

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  13. What can and can't they do in the new brewery as far as serving beer?

    Amy

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  14. Amy. Their current license will allow them to sell growlers, give out samples and allow you a peek at the new facility. Once they complete the Brewpub licensing, they will be able to sell pints as well.

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  15. Cheers to Breaker Brewing!

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  16. Brewing returns to Wilkes-Barre. A great story! Nice show WILK! Jaared

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  17. I know one of the former neighbors gave them a problem, but I'm glad to see they hung in there and did the right thing. This is a big plus for WB Twp and I commend the guys. Harold G

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  18. Great video of the show today. You guys rule!

    W

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  19. Breaker Brewing beer is amazing and it will be really cool to get a beer up there. Gary KA

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  20. I love the Friday beer buzz. It's my favorite show of the week and I really like Breaker Brewing so you made my day. Kristen

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  21. Joe's music was great today they are moving on up!

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  22. Excellent show. I think the new brewery sounds fun so I'll be visiting when you open. Old School was very funny! AAmes

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  23. Breaker Brewing - The Hardest Working guys in brewing! Keep it up Mark & Chris.

    J

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  24. I just want to see inside the new brewery!

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  25. I really loved your comment about how it takes a community to build a brewery. Very true and we welcome Breaker to the neighborhood! Kevin

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  26. I'm a WB Twp resident and I think this is such a good thing for our community. Cheers to Breaker Brewing.

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  27. I'll be checking out Phoebe snow if I can find it. It sounded really good. Ray

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  28. I've had Phoebe Snow on tap and it is really clean and easy drinking. Ryan W

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  29. My grandfather remembers the Phoebe Snow campaign. Cheers to the guys for keeping the tradition of WB alive. Joe

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  30. Nice show and I love the sound of the new upcoming beers from Breaker. Dean

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  31. A big thank you to Mark & Chris from Breaker Brewing for joining us today to share the good news and the Phoebe Snow White IPA. We had a great time and I can't wait to stop up to the new brewery when it opens.

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