Cheers to First State Brewing — USA Today’s "#1 Best New Brewery in the U.S."! Local Brewery Near Philly

We at Philadelphia Fine Beers are thrilled to raise a glass and congratulate our neighbors at First State Brewing Company a local brewery near Philly in Middletown, Delaware, for being voted the #1 Best New Brewery in the U.S. by USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards! 🎉yahoo.com+6firststatebrewing.com+6delawarebusinesstimes.com+6firststatebrewing.com+1yahoo.com+1

This remarkable achievement reflects the passion and hard work of everyone at First State. Since opening in late 2020, they've rapidly gained respect—from being named “Favorite Brewery” by DelawareOnline in both 2021 and 2022 to earning medals at the U.S. Open Beer Championship and New York International Beer Competition firststatebrewing.com. They’ve also led the way in check-in growth on Untappd—#1 fastest-growing local brewery near Philly from 2020 to 2022, with an astonishing 3,191% increase in user visits yahoo.com+6firststatebrewing.com+6firststatebrewing.com+6.

🎯 A Win for a Local Brewery Near Philly

Although based just outside Philly’s city limits, First State Brewing is a vibrant part of our regional beer scene—inspiring breweries like Dock Street, Yards, Victory and Tired Hands. Their success shines a light on the Mid-Atlantic’s thriving craft community and enhances our collective reputation.

Their blend of high-quality brewing, welcoming taproom atmosphere, and local-food-forward kitchen (complete with 24 rotating taps) is exactly what Philadelphia beer lovers appreciate firststatebrewing.com+1firststatebrewing.com+1firststatebrewing.com+1firststatebrewing.com+1.

👏 Why This Matters to Philly Beer Enthusiasts

• Community Pride: It’s powerful to celebrate nearby excellence—it strengthens regional ties and inspires us all.

• Broader Recognition: National acclaim for First State brings more attention to our area, benefiting local Philly breweries and fans alike.

• Creative Brewing Standards: Their success underscores the importance of quality, innovation, and community in craft brewing.

🍻 Let’s Celebrate Together!

To the team at First State Brewing: congratulations on this well-deserved recognition—may your tanks stay full and your pours keep flowing!

We encourage Philly beer lovers to plan a visit to their Middletown taproom soon, check out their award-winning cans around the city, and raise a pint in solidarity.

At Philadelphia Fine Beers, we’re always proud to spotlight outstanding breweries in our region. Stay tuned for more local features!