HiJinx Brewing Company Knows How to Throw a Party
Allentown Brewer Marks its 10th Anniversary with 11 Days of Events and “Decade of Debauchery” Celebration
ALLENTOWN, PA. —HiJinx Brewing Company will recognize its tenth year in business with a celebration November 4-November 14. The award-winning brewer will host eleven days of events and games, live music, and the release of its Anniversary Brew. The events will take place at the Brewery’s location inside the Bridgeworks Enterprise Center, Allentown’s manufacturing incubator run and operated by the Allentown Economic Development Corporation (AEDC).
“HiJinx initially joined the Bridgeworks incubation program after a few years in business due to the resources offered to manufacturing startups,” says AEDC Executive Director Scott Unger. “They went from running a startup with a single barrel system in a 400 square foot garage to operating an established brewery with a 10-barrel brew system in a 4,000 square foot manufacturing suite. The space and resources inside Bridgeworks also enabled them to design an on-site tasting room with a bar. Since becoming an incubation client in 2014, HiJinx has expanded its manufacturing capabilities to 310 gallons and continues to enhance its customer experience. We congratulate the team on the past ten years and their evolution from hobby to business.”
The celebration begins on November 4 with a disc golf tournament. “We decided to make the party 11 days, instead of 10, to look forward and celebrate the year ahead in addition to the decade behind us. Our business motto is similar to how we make our beer; we like to have fun, do the unexpected, and do things a little differently,” says owner Curt Keck. “When you visit our tasting room, you can try anything from a German Lager to a coconut IPA to a Chocolate Peanut Butter Porter.”
On November 11, Keck will release his Anniversary Brew, a rye imperial stout aged in whiskey barrels. Keck collaborated with fellow Bridgeworks beverage manufacturer County Seat Spirits, using the distillery’s whiskey barrels for the occasion. “This celebration means a lot to us,” said Keck. “We’re recognizing not just the longevity of our business, but our strong community of beer enthusiasts, customers, and partners. We want them to know we appreciate their support.”
David Dunn, AEDC’s Manager of the Bridgeworks incubation program, congratulates the brewer. He adds, “HiJinx represents entrepreneurship in its purest form. Curt Keck has transformed his passion for making great beer into a business that is recognized for its quality, great taste, and value.”
HiJinx will offer anniversary merchandise as giveaways and for purchase. The anniversary design features the original logo next to the newest logo with the anniversary theme, “Decade of Debauchery.” Events include:
11/4/21 Brewer’s Birthday Shindig; Marksman Disc Golf 5-10 PM
11/5/21 Beat the Brewer Bar Pong 6-10 PM
11/6/21 Anniversary Week Kickoff Party: Live music, Grateful Dead Theme 6-9 PM
11/7/21 HiJinx Trivia 1-3 PM / Eagles Watch Party 3:30 PM
11/8/21 “Crafts and Drafts” 6-9 PM
11/9/21 LGBTQ Event 6-9 PM
11/10/21 Beer and Cheese Pairing 6-9 PM
11/11/21 HiJinx 10th Anniversary Toast and Anniversary Beer Release 6-10 PM
11/12/21 Live Music by Sons of Izzy; National Happy Hour Day 4-10 PM
11/13/21 HiJinx Anniversary Bash with Live Music by The Mixed Nuts 1-9 PM
11/14/21 Sunday, Bloody Sunday: Football Brunch and Bloody Marys 12-5 PM
About Allentown Economic Development Corporation
Allentown Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) is an independent nonprofit organization founded in 1979, whose mission is to make Allentown the best place to grow a manufacturing business. AEDC is committed to advancing the economic vitality of Allentown and the Lehigh Valley through its three core initiatives; Bridgeworks Enterprise Center, Urban Made, and Urban Sites, programs focused on helping businesses grow, receive the support they need and find a home in Allentown. For more information, please visit www.allentownedc.com.
About HiJinx Brewing Company
HiJinx Brewing Company was born out of a fierce passion for great beer. The HiJinx crew’s dedication to quality and their willingness to experiment make for some tasty and unique beers. From the traditional to the exotic, their passion for beer knows no limits. The concept for HiJinx began in 2007 when the founder, Curt Keck, was brewing up a batch of homebrew and imbibing in his garage with some friends. In early 2011 the licensing process began, and in November of 2011, it became official. HiJinx Brewing Company joined AEDC’s incubation program in 2014. Since then, the brewery has been located in the Bridgeworks Enterprise Center at 905 Harrison Street, Allentown, PA, 18103. For more information, please visit www.HiJinxBrewing.com.
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Contact: Erin M. Hudson
Marketing and Communications Specialist
Allentown Economic Development Corp.
484-368-6854/610-435-8890
Ehudson@AllentownEDC.com
