Brewery Profile

Straub Brewery

Saint Marys has a beer stop with an unusually long local timeline: Straub Brewery has operated continuously at its original site since its founding in 1872. For visitors, that history is the main point of orientation. This is not a brewery whose identity depends on a changing theme or a far-flung production footprint; its brewing remains concentrated at the historic Pennsylvania facility. Walking in, travelers should understand they are visiting a working brewery tied closely to the city’s own beer history, with a reputation built on continuity, family ownership, and long service in the same community.

Travelers moving through this part of Pennsylvania often look for regional beer experiences that feel rooted in place rather than interchangeable from town to town. Straub fits that kind of stop because its focus is on German-American style lagers, along with a selection of traditional craft beers. That makes it especially relevant for visitors interested in classic brewing traditions, lighter lager profiles, and the kind of beer culture that predates the more recent craft brewery boom. The appeal here is less about chasing novelty and more about seeing how an older brewery continues to produce beer in its home city.

For planning, assume the taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours, since specific current offerings and amenities are not listed here. Check directly with the brewery before visiting for hours, tour availability, food options, and any special events, as those details can change. All known brewing operations remain centered at the Saint Marys site, so a visit is tied to the same location that has defined the brewery since the nineteenth century. For travelers building a beer-focused route through north-central Pennsylvania, Straub works best as a historic brewery stop where the main draw is continuity, traditional styles, and a direct connection to the city where it began.

Straub Brewery maintains continuous operation at its original location in Saint Marys, Pennsylvania, a practice dating back to its founding in 1872. This longevity secures its status as one of the oldest family-owned and operated breweries in the United States. The production facility focuses on handcrafting German-American style lagers, alongside a selection of traditional craft beers. All brewing operations remain concentrated at the historic Pennsylvania site.

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303 Sorg St, Saint Marys, Pennsylvania, 15857-1592

Phone: (814) 834-2875

Website: http://www.straubbeer.com

Hours: Tap Room & Gift Shop Hours: Monday & Tuesday: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Wednesday to Saturday: 11:00 am – 9:00 pm Sunday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Drive – Thru Retail Hours: Monday – Saturday: 8:30am – 8:00pm Sunday: CLOSED Eternal Tap: Monday – Friday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Saturday & Sunday: CLOSED