Tröegs Independent Brewing was founded in Central Pennsylvania in 1996 by brothers Chris and John Trogner.
We’re not defined by a style. We take bits and pieces from different brewing traditions, layer in 20+ years of brewing experience and try to come up with what we think is a very creative and great-tasting beer. Being independent means we’re able to push our own boundaries, have a little fun and focus on doing what’s right for our beer, our customers and our brewery. We’ve grown a good bit since 1996 and are one of the top 40 breweries in the United States, but our commitment to quality, independence and creativity has never wavered.
TapHunter can help you manage and promote your beer.
Claim this breweryHelles Bock6.9% ABV
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
Available at very few places nearby
Double IPA9.0% ABV69 IBU
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
Available at very few places nearby
Once a Year DIPA. We taste: tropical fruit, pine sap, honeysuckle
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
American IPA7.2% ABV
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
Helles Bock6.9% ABV25 IBU
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
This beer is out of production!
Brand new for Spring 2014. Emerging from springtime's fertile ground, Cultivator celebrates the start of hop-growing season as sprawling fields of hop rhizomes climb and tether to hop bines. This spring bock delivers hints of toasted grains, fresh baked bread and delicate floral hops.
American Barleywine9.3% ABV
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
This beer is out of production!
Dubbed the Flying Mouflan (for reasons that become clearer toward the bottom of the glass) this strong alluring ale is two beers in one. Cracking open a fresh bottle unleashes hops and heat with more than 100 IBUs emanating from three hop varieties and sweet burn of 9.3% ABV. Cellaring the Flying Mouflan in a cool dark place at 50 degrees for a minimum of four months will mellow out the hops and wash away the heat. If you can resist temptation you will be rewarded with two memorable beers in a single bottle.
Harvest IPA6.8% ABV87 IBU
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
Hop Cycle fall seasonal IPA. We taste: orange zest, honeysuckle, crushed jungle
American Amber Ale6.0% ABV55 IBU
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
We taste: grapefruit pith, caramel malt, toffee
Imperial Stout12.0% ABV
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
Splinter Series. We taste: velvety chocolate, raw cane sugar
Oatmeal Stout7.5% ABV60 IBU
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
Brewed with locally roasted, cold steeped coffee. We taste: coffee aroma, anise, malted chocolate, raisins, cocoa powder
Belgian Golden Strong Ale8.0% ABV
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
Belgian Triple Golden Ale. We taste: pear, straw, white peppercorn
Pumpkin Ale7.5% ABV30 IBU
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
Pumpkin Ale brewed with local PA pumpkins. We taste: nutmeg, cinnamon, caramel, vanilla bean
Belgian Tripel7.8% ABV
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
Naked Elf gets right to the crux of Mad Elf’s fascinating flavor by highlighting its distinctive yeast strain. Gone are the cherries, honey and chocolate malt that dress up the Mad Elf, leaving him stark-raving nude to reveal the yeast in all its birthday-suited glory. Displays notes of cinnamon, allspice and clove amid tangy fruity esters.
American Pale Ale5.4% ABV41 IBU
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
This beer is out of production!
A Troegs Brewery classic, our Pale Ale is copper colored with generous amounts of Cascade hops to create a floral, aromatic pale ale that smells as delicious as it tastes.
American IPA7.5% ABV85 IBU
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
We taste: pine balm, bold hops, citrus rind
American Brown Ale4.4% ABV
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
Designed as our session beer, Rugged Trail Nut Brown Ale is bronze in color with a velvety smooth taste and subtle chocolate note. Rugged Trail?s lower alcohol content and subtle hoppiness make it the perfect beer to enjoy during the day and into the night.
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
Kölsch5.2% ABV
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
The next installment in our Scratch Beer Series is another German style, the Kolsch. Developed in Cologne, Germany, this particular beer is warm fermented, then cold conditioned (or "lagered") to bolster the fruity attributes present in the Kolsch yeast strain. Pale and straw-colored with a foamy white head, this refreshing, medium-bodied ale offers subtle hop bitterness and a slightly dry finish with hints of white grapes, spiced apple, and citrus fruit.
Black IPA4.3% ABV
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
Troegs hosted fellow 2012 GABF winners to brew a special collaborative beer for Philly Beer Week to commemorate each brewery's success at the festival. Brewers Matt Moninger of The Church (Large Brewpub of the Year) and Jason Oliver of Devils Backbone (Small Brewpub of the Year) joined our own Andrew Dickson, Tim Mayhew, and Matt Hobbs to brew a session-strength Black Rye IPA using peppercorns, three varieties of rye malt, and plenty of American hops. Hand-crafted by three decorated breweries with a combined weight of six gold, three silver, and six bronze GABF medals (in 2012 alone!), Scratch #97 has enough precious metal linked to it to make even Michael Phelps tremble in his speedo...
Double IPA11.3% ABV
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
Originally released as Scratch #58, Triple Mango IPA is inspired by an award-winning recipe from a local homebrew contest. It weighs in at a whopping 11.3% ABV and 125 IBUs and features copious amounts of Columbus, Nugget, Palisade, and Simcoe hops as well as cane sugar and Alphonso mangoes. Triple Mango IPA will be available on draft as well as a limited run of cases and six-packs.
Witbier4.9% ABV
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
For Scratch #99, we're revisiting the blissful world of the Belgian-style Witbier, or white ale. This beer typically features a blend of wheat and barley along with spices and Belgian yeast to create a refreshing and complex flavor. With a dense haze from the red wheat and a foamy white head, Scratch #99 incorporates subtle tartness and a delicate orange aroma that complements the spices and the LaChouffe yeast. The finish is dry and crisp.
California Common5.0% ABV
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
Belgian Golden Strong Ale11.0% ABV
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
Oatmeal Stout6.0% ABV
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
Winter Seasonal Beer6.3% ABV
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
Imperial Stout9.5% ABV
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
Belgian Golden Strong Ale7.8% ABV
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
Gone are the cherries, honey and chocolate malt that dress up our holiday favorite Mad Elf, leaving “him” stark-raving nude to reveal notes
Belgian Dark Strong Ale7.8% ABV
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
Alternative Grain Beer6.5% ABV
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
Sweet Stout6.7% ABV
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
For the next several batches individual Troegs brewers will create recipes of their choice. First up, The Ticeman had a hankering for a sweet stout, so the Troegs brothers and all the brewers met with Scharffen Berger Chocolate Company engineers to eat ridiculous amounts of cocoa nibs and chocolates over a few pints of beer. This collaboration resulted in the delivery of a special blend of cocoa nibs that were added during the boiling process. In addition to the nibs, lactose was added at the end of the boil to give a little sweetness in the body. The addition of Galena and Simcoe hops lends a subtle fruity balance. After primary fermentation, the beer was aged for three weeks on a blend of cocoa nibs and Ugandan vanilla beans. Dubbed Cocaoabunga, this unfiltered beer has a pleasant cocoa aroma, a subtle sweetness in the mouthfeel, a full-bodied flavor, and hints of vanilla.
6.1% ABV
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
For Scratch #28, the Troegs team decided to brew a beer to celebrate the early spring weather. The resulting brew is a take on the Roggenbier style?an uncommon German ale brewed with a portion of rye malt and a weizenbier yeast strain. Scratch #28 is loosely based on our own Dreamweaver Wheat beer recipe, but with several significant changes. First, rye malt makes up 25% of the malt bill, replacing a portion of white wheat. Malted rye gives the Troggen Roggen a spiciness, creamy mouth feel, and fantastic head retention properties. Second, lightly toasted Munich and Vienna malts contribute color and a pleasant breadiness. The Andechs Weizen yeast strain offers a clove and banana profile slightly different from our house weizen strain, and the addition of Hersbrucker and Crystal hops in the hopback give a spicy and lightly citrus end-note to the beer. As always, malted wheat gives the beer a tasty doughy flavor and thirst-quenching tartness. Unfiltered, the Troggen Roggen is a cloudy amber-orange brew meant to be drunk fresh, and in warm weather.
7.7% ABV
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
Scratch #29-2010 is a true brewery collaboration with cast of characters involved in recipe formulation, barrel-aging, dry-hopping, bottle-conditioning and finally, taste-testing. Scratch #29 started off innocently enough as a Pale Ale fermented with Westmalle yeast. After fermentation, the beer was aged for twelve days in virgin Pennsylvania Oak barrels supplied by Keystone Coopers. And then the fun began. Even after brief wood-aging the oak?s intensity overwhelmed the Bravo and German Northern Brewer hops used in the boil. But have no fear, a two-week dry-hop with Willamette and Hersbrucker hops dulled the oak and transformed this beer. Bottled-conditioned for three weeks before release, Scratch #29 imparts an intense spicy flavor with grassy notes from the Hersbrucker hops. Hints of orange and a slight alcohol burn come through with the high carbonation leaving pins on your tongue in the finish.
American IPA7.4% ABV
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
Scratch 31, the brothers and the brewers decided to revisit one of our favorite sweet spots ? IPA ? and have some fun with hop flavors. Dubbed 'Citra of Brotherly Love' in honor of Philly Beer week, Scratch #31 has generous amounts of Apollo, Cascade and Citra hops. This is our first use of Citra hops, which is known for an intense grapefruit aroma and flavor. While showcasing the intense Citra flavor we added additional bitterness with Apollo and Chinook hops as well. Scratch #31 went through a bed of Chinook hops in the hopback and was dry-hopped with Cascade and Citra hops.
California Common5.4% ABV
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
Scratch Beer #32 takes us full circle in the Scratch Series ? sort of. Over three years ago, we started brewing the Scratch series beginning with one of John and Chris' pilot brew recipes from their back patio brewing days in Boulder, Colorado. With the recent heat wave, everyone at Troegs has been itching for an easy-drinking session beer, so the brewers took us back to Scratch #1 tweaking the original recipe. Fermenting a lager yeast at slightly warmer temperature is the hallmark of the California Common style, giving this Keystone Common a lager-like smoothness and mild fruitiness. A healthy amount of Vienna malt and a pinch of caramel malt provide bready sweetness. The predominant hop used is German Northern Brewer (mandatory for the style) creating a fruity and earthy flavor. A touch of Crystal and Bravo hops in the hopback finish the picture with a mild aromatic note and deepened complexity. For the dog days of summer Keystone Common delivers a flavorful brew perfect for the back yard if you can brave the heat.
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
Oatmeal Stout9.9% ABV
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
Imperial Stout10.9% ABV
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
Brewed with six different malt varieties, this colossal, palate-numbing Imperial Stout unleashes a barrage of chocolate, vanilla, dark fruit, and coffee on the tongue. Copious amounts of American hops impart a serious dose of grapefruit rind and pine resin. The addition of Demerara sugar (a light brown, partially unrefined sugar) lends a warm caramel note amid a rich, velvety texture and intensely hoppy finish. This Black Friday, there’s none more black.
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
German Pils4.5% ABV45 IBU
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
We taste: straw, grass, lemon, flowering herbs
Doppelbock8.2% ABV25 IBU
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
We taste: caramel, sweet mash, dried stone fruit
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
4.1% ABV
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
Scratch #175 furthers our exploration of the experimental hop variety "06277" (aka "Nuggetzilla"). These potent cones from experimental hop fields in Yakima, WA invigorate this session-strength IPA with an intense smack of pine resin and pineapple as well as gentler notes of strawberry and key lime. To put a local spin on this particular Scratch beer, we've incorporated a percentage of malted barley from Deer Creek Malthouse.
5.7% ABV
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
Over the years, it may seem like we've poked around virtually every nook and cranny of the IPA spectrum. Of course, we're always searching for new rabbit holes to explore. We highlight the Mosaic hop, a one-of-a-kind American variety with Nugget and Simcoe lineage. The same can be said of this hop variety, which lends itself extremely well to the IPA, a style typically rife with bright citrus or juicy tropical fruits, intense pine resin, and earthy herbaceous attributes.
American IPA6.4% ABV80 IBU
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
Hop Cycle winter seasonal IPA. We taste: spruce tips, pineapple, orange rind
Mixed-Fermentation Sour Beer4.5% ABV1 IBU
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
Russian Imperial Stout11.8% ABV
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
Doppelbock9.8% ABV
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
Splinter Series. We taste: caramel, raisin, coconut, vanilla
Doppelbock10.8% ABV25 IBU
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
This beer is out of production!
Gose4.5% ABV
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
Tart & Fruit Series. We taste: sweet-tart jam, wildflowers, citrus
American Pale Ale6.2% ABV87 IBU
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
American IPA6.2% ABV52 IBU
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
This beer is out of production!
Crimson Pistil is a glorious tangle of berry-like tanginess, sunset technicolor, and sticky tropical notes.
American IPA6.2% ABV19 IBU
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
Helles Bock6.9% ABV
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
This beer is out of production!
American Porter5.8% ABV
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
This beer is out of production!
Wild Specialty Beer7.6% ABV
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
Splinter Series. We taste: sweet nectarine, bracing pucker, oak backdrop
American IPA9.5% ABV
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
This bigger, bolder West Coast-style ale boasts sticky notes of citrus, pine and tropical fruit
Unfiltered Wheat Beer4.8% ABV15 IBU
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
Unfiltered wheat beer. We taste: banana/apple, clove, lemon, subtle black pepper
Czech Premium Pale Lager10.4% ABV
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
American IPA6.2% ABV
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
Hop Cycle summer seasonal IPA. We taste: ripe grapefruit, pear, hint of melon
American IPA6.2% ABV32 IBU
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
Hop Cycle spring seasonal IPA. We taste: bright citrus, pineapple and pine with a touch of sweet mango
9.3% ABV
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
This beer is out of production!
Double IPA8.2% ABV
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
Dry-hopped DIPA with Lemondrop hops. We taste: fresh lemonade, pinesap, sweet citrus
Hazy IPA6.0% ABV
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
Wanders off the beaten path, where twists and turns of citrus and tropical aromas merge into a colorful mosaic
Mixed-Fermentation Sour Beer4.5% ABV
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
American IPA6.5% ABV
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
Combination of Citra, Mosaic and Sabro hops unleashes juicy waves of sweet citrus and bubblegum with a punch of tropical fruit.
Hazy IPA6.2% ABV
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
A tribute to the hop spirit for bountiful crop. Built on pie malts, oats, wheat this IPA showcases Solero hops.
Belgian Dubbel7.0% ABV
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
Belgian Style Dubbel Ale. We taste: figs, caramel, toffee, cedar wood
Double IPA8.2% ABV60 IBU
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
Dry-hopped DIPA with locally harvested rustic pale malt. We taste: pear, citrus, hint of melon
Belgian Dark Strong Ale11.0% ABV15 IBU
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
A cheerful ruby red creation reminiscent of ripened cherries, raw honey and cocoa. We taste: chocolate malt, cherries, honey, peppercorn
Belgian Dark Strong Ale11.0% ABV
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
This beer is out of production!
Belgian Golden Strong Ale11.0% ABV
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
We taste: tart cherry, brown sugar, clove, subtle peppercorn
Belgian Dark Strong Ale11.7% ABV
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
Belgian Dark Strong Ale11.0% ABV
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
The combination of Cherries, Honey, and Chocolate Malts delivers gentle fruits and subtle spices.
American Amber Ale7.5% ABV93 IBU
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
Nugget Nectar dispensed via nitrogen.
Imperial Amber Ale7.5% ABV93 IBU
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
Excessively dry-hopped, Nugget Nectar is an explosion of pine, resin and mango. We taste: pine, white peppercorn, grapefruit pith, mango
American Amber Ale7.5% ABV93 IBU
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
American Amber Ale7.5% ABV93 IBU
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
American Pale Ale5.4% ABV
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
This beer is out of production!
Gose4.5% ABV
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
This beer is out of production!
Gose5.4% ABV
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
This beer is out of production!
American IPA6.8% ABV
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
American Stout7.1% ABV
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
Gose4.5% ABV10 IBU
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
Punctuated by a refreshing citrusy tartness, our Gose features coriander and salt as well as orange peel to broaden its zesty appeal.
American IPA6.5% ABV
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
Gose5.4% ABV9 IBU
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
Sour meets sweet in this puckish summer wheat. Scratch Raspberry Gose, born as an antidote to hot and hazy East Coast summers, is a friendly tug-of-war between ruby red raspberries and the benevolent bacteria lactobacillus.
American Stout7.3% ABV30 IBU
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
Gose4.5% ABV7 IBU
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
This beer is out of production!
Gose4.5% ABV7 IBU
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
This beer is out of production!
Alternative Grain Beer7.9% ABV48 IBU
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
American Stout7.1% ABV41 IBU
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
Six different malt varieties, cacao nibs, dark chocolate, lactose, oats, and vanilla combine to produce a decadent Chocolate Stout with a lush, velvety texture and rich, smooth finish.
Saison6.5% ABV18 IBU
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
Scratch #227 represents our interpretation of the classic Saison style. This once near-extinct ale was brewed in farmhouses during the winter months and stored until summer, when it was served to the seasonally working farmers. (Hint: “saison” translates to “season” in French.) Keeping with a French theme, we use a strain of French Saison yeast to enhance the mouthfeel, which lends a rich, silky texture and dry, champagne-like finish. The result is a mouthwatering Saison with a tangy citrus zing, sweet malt backbone, and contrasting peppery spiciness. À la vôtre!
Sweet Stout7.1% ABV41 IBU
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
Six different malt varieties, cacao nibs, dark chocolate, lactose, oats, and vanilla combine to produce a decadent Chocolate Stout with a lush, velvety texture and rich, smooth finish.
Mixed-Fermentation Sour Beer4.3% ABV26 IBU
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
Helles Exportbier5.4% ABV
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
American Pale Ale5.5% ABV
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
International Pale Lager5.4% ABV
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
Czech Premium Pale Lager5.2% ABV
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
American Pale Ale6.5% ABV
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
Saison7.0% ABV8 IBU
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
Double IPA8.5% ABV
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
Is a fusion of citrusy Simcoe hops and juicy mango. During the fermentation process, Tröegs incorporates over 12 pounds of real mango
American Pale Ale5.2% ABV45 IBU
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
Dry-hopped Pale Ale. We taste: piney hops, orange pith, flowering herbs, honeysuckle
International Pale Lager5.0% ABV
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
American Stout6.5% ABV
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
Cold-steeping on Peruvian cacao nibs doubles down on the complex depth of flavor, and natural vanilla helps amplify the chocolate notes.
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
Hazy IPA6.0% ABV
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
Citrus and tropical aromas merge into a colorful mosaic. It's a beer with hoppy, fruit-forward flavors and mild bitterness
Märzen6.1% ABV
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA
Caramel, fresh-baked bread, flowering herbs, a toasty, crisp, and festive beer for the fall season.
Tröegs Independent BrewingHershey, PA