Brews to Barns
Policy Committee April 21, 2026
PHILADELPHIA, April 21 – The affordability crisis and economic factors have hit the beer industry particularly hard, with the last several years serving as a craft brew apocalypse. In the last 24 months, more than 65 Pennsylvania breweries have closed – eliminating jobs and stressing local economies. The House Majority Policy Committee hosted a roundtable with brewers and toured the World Beer Cup, the most prestigious beer competition in the world, to learn more about challenges with brewers from their home districts. 
- Hosts: Rep. Ryan Bizzarro, D-Erie, Philadelphia House Delegation
- Testifiers:
- Jason Lavery- Owner, Lavery Brewing Co.
- Hannah Ison- Head Brewer, Zeroday Brewing Co.
- Sean Steeg- Co-founder, Juniata Brewing Co.
- Tom Kehoe- President, Yards Brewing Co.
- Nick Nardelli- Boston Brewing Co.
- Pennsylvania Dept. of Agriculture
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- Click here to view photos of the roundtable discussion