After having to close the doors to our original "Battlefield" brewpub in Gettysburg earlier this year due to historic preservation efforts - we're back!

Earlier this month, ABC broke ground on our newest brewpub location, to be located along the expanding Steinwehr Avenue corridor on the south side of Gettysburg. This new space, complete with its own in-house small batch brewery, should be ready for visitors in spring of 2016.

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Our Appalachian Craft Soda brand is growing bigger each week -- and apparently we're being noticed! Specials thanks to Vanita Nair from CBS This Morning, who made the trip from New York City recently to feature our products in this story about the rising popularity of craft soda nationally.

Look for our full line of Appalachian Root Beer, Diet Root Beer, White Birch Beer and Ginger Beer in more places than ever -- including regional Walmart, Wegmans, Weis Markets, Giant and Karns Food Stores!

Once again, Appalachian Brewing Company visited Dan Greenaway's hop farm in Lycoming County, PA this summer to collect some freshly picked buds!

Since starting with just 100 vines in 2010, Dan's crop has soared to 400 vines. He currently grows Cascade, Chinook, Newport and Zeus hop varieties.

ABC uses the fresh hops to brew our annual Greenaway Farm Fresh Hop Pale Ale, which should be available in the brewpubs in early September. This year, our brewers used 41lbs of Cascade and 11 pounds of Chinook hops in this brew, which continues its fermentation process at our Mechanicsburg brewery.

Once this Fresh Hop brew is on tap, drink it while you can -- because it won't last long! The freshness of the hops adds a delightful crisp and grassy characteristic our customers have grown to love since introducing this beer in 2011.

(Pictured above: Dan Greenaway at his hops farm near Jersey Shore, PA)

As our Corporate Executive Chef, Kyle is responsible for the overall operation of our various brewpub kitchens, managers and staff.

In addition, he is responsible for creating new and innovative recipes for the ABC menu, especially ones that pair well with our craft beer and soda.

"The beer is always great," says Kyle. "We just want to make sure food lives up to that same great reputation. We're way more than just typical bar food, and ABC customers have high expectations."

Prior to working for ABC, Kyle worked as the Executive Chef for the Radisson Hotel Harrisburg, where he led the kitchen staff in large banquet services.

He doesn't just flex his culinary muscles. Kyle was a collegiate athlete, where he wrestled for American University in Washington, DC. While there, he earned a degree in Psychology, but later discovered his passion for food.

"It turns out, a Psychology degree comes in pretty handy in the kitchen," jokes Kyle. "I get to work with a lot of colorful personalities!"

Kyle is also a craft beer enthusiast, and has experimented with home brewing. However, he mostly leaves it up to the professionals, and his favorite ABC brews are Hoppy Trails IPA and Outta Focus Double IPA.

"I enjoy bold flavors," says Kyle. "I really enjoy how the hops play out on your palate."

Kyle and his family reside in Mechanicsburg. When he's not working at ABC, he's coaching his son's youth wrestling team, working out, traveling and working on cars. This past year, Kyle began participating in competitive chili cook-offs, and is a member of the International Chili Society.

If you see Kyle around your favorite ABC brewpub, be sure to say hello -- or bon appetit!