UPCOMING EVENTS
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vortex Brewery & Restaurant
quality ingredients
passionate brewers
award winning
Raise a glass to quality. Vortex Brewing Company & Restaurant’s mission is to become a recognized local and regional brewery serving amazing food delivered with excitement and enthusiasm. A commitment to craftsmanship, originality, and education is paramount in providing a unique experience for beer lovers, beer beginners, and of course food enthusiasts. We envision our taproom becoming a destination and gathering place for family, friends, and neighbors in the New Freedom and surrounding communities of Pennsylvania and Maryland. Please join us on this journey.
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The best possible beer is created when only the highest quality and locally sourced ingredients are used. Are you ready for an adventure with every sip?
Vortex Brewing was founded on friendship. Our brewery is a place for you to check your worries at the door.
Award winning beers and personalities is what we're made of. We can't wait to serve you.
how it all started
Created out of love and friendship
Ed Janiak and Rich Foard have turned what was once just a conversation – and a dream – into a reality. Ed and Rich have combined their strong and diverse skill set to provide the New Freedom, PA community with quality, delicious craft beer.
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where we are
located in the greatest state
Located in the historic railroad village of New Freedom, Pennsylvania ,you will be able to sit back, relax, and enjoy the friendly, modern taproom along with live music and delicious food. While the saying goes, “it’s 5 o’clock somewhere,” at the Vortex, we say “it's always 6:59” because time stands still and the fun never ends. Come see how Vortex draws you in, and you too will never want to leave!
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Testimonials from happy guests
"Vortex is the best brewery in the area. The selection is fantastic and there’s something for everyone. Beer geeks, seltzer drinkers, cocktail drinkers, and even homemade root beer for the kiddos and DDs. The homemade pizza is also insanely delicious."
- molly
"a month ago I was happy to finally check out the newest brewery to the area. Nice variety on tap from lagers to ipas to stouts. As well as hard seltzers, so there's honestly something for everyone. Their Czech Pilsner is spot on. I really enjoyed that. And their Pennsy Pale Ale is quite good, too. I love the atmosphere there."
- LUKE
"First time here after checking out some trains. Had a few brews, all fantastic. Also had one of the house made pizzas. The Meat Pizza was delicious! House made red sauce, pepperoni, pulled pork, ham, sausage, and smoked top round. Staff was very friendly and the atmosphere is really laid back. Definitely recommend and I'll be back for sure!"
- MATT
"I went to The Vortex for the first time today and have nothing but great things to say about this brewery. First off, the beer is OUTSTANDING. This was the first time I ever enjoyed a dark beer. I normally dislike dark beers but the dark and mild was awesome!!"
- Sarah
"Excellent place for family and friends to gather. Pizza is first rate. Nice selection of beers. Friendly and attentive staff. Great atmosphere and the live entertainment was AWESOME!!!"
- FREDY
Hike & Bike Kveik IPA
New England India Pale Ale: ABV: 8.4%
Tropical·Juicy·Dank: Brewed with New Zealand Hops in the whirlpool and Dry-Hopped with Cryo-Pop and Lotus. We fermented this beer with a Hornindal Kveik yeast strain known for producing tropical fruit notes to compliment the hops. This beer is tropical on the nose, clean tasting and extremely drinkable.
hIGH RAIL HAZY
nEW ENGLAND hAZY ipa
ABV: 6.4%
A full bodied, full flavored NEIPA, softened with oats and loaded with Columbus and Mosaic hops in the whirlpool and dry-hopped with copious amounts of Citra and Citra-Cryo.
Wedding wit
WITBIER
ABV: 5%
Citrusy Tangy Bright: We brewed this recipe for two of our friend’s weddings and decided to stick with the name as it fits the summertime description of a refreshing, dry, and very quaffable beer. Brewed with Wheat, Oats and Spring Barley for our version of this classic Belgian style.
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