Brewery Profile

Lion Brewery

In Wilkes-Barre, a city with a long brewing history, this brewery stands out for its scale as much as its age. The building began in 1905 as Luzerne County Brewing Company and took the Lion Brewery name four years later, giving the site a direct link to the city’s early 20th-century beer trade. A visitor walking in should expect the feel of an established production brewery rather than a small neighborhood brewpub. Its identity is tied to regional continuity: Lionshead is the flagship brand, with more than 750,000 cases sold annually, and the historic Stegmaier brand, acquired in 1974, connects the brewery to another former Wilkes-Barre brewing name.

Travelers in northeastern Pennsylvania often look for places that reflect the region’s industrial towns, immigrant brewing traditions, and older beer labels that still have local recognition. A stop here fits that pattern because Lion Brewery is not a new taproom built around novelty alone; it is one of the larger brewing operations in Pennsylvania and distributes beer and soda products across the United States. Visitors interested in classic regional breweries, revived or preserved local brands, and the difference between small-batch taproom culture and larger-scale production will find useful context here. The brewery’s portfolio includes beer and soda, so it may also appeal to groups whose interests are not limited to alcoholic drinks.

For planning purposes, confirm current public hours, tour availability, and on-site service before going, since those details are not established here. If the taproom is open, it is the place to confirm the day’s pours and ask what is currently available from the brewery’s beer and soda lineup. Do not assume that every brand distributed by the brewery will be available on site at all times. The same goes for food, seating, merchandise, or production access: check directly with the brewery for the day’s setup. Visitors using Wilkes-Barre as a base for exploring northeastern Pennsylvania can treat Lion Brewery as a historically significant stop, especially if they want to understand how one local facility grew from a 1905 brewing company into one of the state’s largest brewing operations.

Located in the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, Lion Brewery operates as the second largest brewing facility in the state, contributing to its status as the 15th largest American-owned brewery overall. The structure was initially established in 1905 under the name Luzerne County Brewing Company before being renamed The Lion Brewery four years later. Lionshead serves as the flagship brand, accounting for over 750,000 cases sold annually. In 1974, the brewery acquired the historic Stegmaier brand, which originated from another local Wilkes-Barre brewery. Lion Brewery distributes its portfolio of beer and soda products throughout the United States.

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700 N Pennsylvania Ave, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705, USA, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, 18705

Phone: 1-888-295-BEER

Website: http://lionbrewery.com/

Hours: ["Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM","Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM","Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM","Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM","Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM","Saturday: Closed","Sunday: Closed"]