About
Mainstay Independent Brewing Company is a Philadelphia craft brewery dedicated to brewing honest, authentic beers with a balance of art and science, celebrating the city's brewing legacy. Led by award-winning brewmaster Brian O’Reilly, they offer a balanced portfolio of classic styles and new world beers served at Craft Hall, Philadelphia’s largest beer hall featuring artisanal foods from Lost Bread Company, live music, and a family-friendly atmosphere with kids' playground.
authentic classic styles and new world beers
balanced portfolio of honestly balanced brews
lagers
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What They Make
King Laird Hefe Weitzen
Unfiltered, spicy and refreshing.
Compound Kolsch
German Style Ale. Lean and clear with a prominent and delicate hop character.
Poplar Pils
Pilsner. Bright, clean and filled with Noble hops.
Constitution Lager
Cold fermented copper lager.
Harness Bend
India Pale Ale. Unfiltered, firm bodied with notes of peach, mango and citrus.
Birthplace Porter
Medium bodied, red-brown in color with a balanced chocolate and caramel palate.
Wiener Weisse
Medium bodied, spicy and balanced.
Cleat Hitch
Dry Hopped Extra Pale Ale. Lean bodied, balanced and full of classic American hops—dangerously drinkable.
First Run Stout
Medium bodied, black, hoppy and strong.
Festival Ale
Amber Ale brewed for Philadelphia’s Holiday Festival. Medium bodied, red-brown in color, spicy and spritzy.
Overhand
Hop Forward Lager. Medium bodied, golden, dry and hoppy.
Start Up
Unfiltered Pilsener, Calibration Series #1: A bold, bright, crisp and clean Keller Pils.
Dialing In
Tropical IPA, Calibration Series #2: Medium bodied with notes of tropical citrus, earthy pine and stone fruit.
Awards
N/A
2023
Latest News
In pursuit of the perfect lager: Mainstay Independent delivers a better lager delivery system with German technology.