About
Vortex Brewing Company, founded by Ed Janiak and Rich Foard out of friendship and dedicated to Ed's late son Jake, crafts award-winning beers using high-quality, locally sourced ingredients in New Freedom, PA. They operate a modern taproom restaurant serving amazing food like homemade pizzas alongside a variety of beers including IPAs, hazy ales, and witbiers. The venue is a community gathering place with live music, emphasizing craftsmanship, originality, and enthusiasm.
award-winning beers
IPAs and hazy ales
homemade pizzas
hard seltzers
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What They Make
Hike & Bike Kveik IPA
New England India Pale Ale: Tropical, Juicy, Dank. ABV: 8.4%
High Rail Hazy
New England Hazy IPA with oats, Columbus, Mosaic, Citra and Citra-Cryo hops. ABV: 6.4%
Wedding Wit
Witbier: Citrusy, Tangy, Bright with wheat, oats, spring barley. ABV: 5%
Czech Pilsner
Spot on Czech style pilsner
Pennsy Pale Ale
Quite good pale ale
Dark and Mild
Outstanding dark beer
Latest News
Blog features new beer releases and more. Founder Ed's note dedicating the brewery to his son Jake who passed in 2015.