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Yards Brewing Company

Philadelphia, PA

Inebrious Beverage Program Score: 85 out of 100

Inebrious

Beverage Program Score

Research completed 2026-09-19 · Based on current public sources

Menu evidence checked: 2026-08-02

Editor: Micah Rousey

Review methodology and evidence standards

The editorial take

Yards Brewing Company has been brewing since 1994, and its taproom bar menu reflects that history with a broad draft list spanning lagers, pale ales, IPAs, stouts, and seasonals. Two preselected flights, The O.G. And The EZ, are each $12, and cask beer is available. The bar also lists three cocktails, six wines by the glass, and a non-alcoholic section with Upside Dawn and house-made lemonade.

What should I order?
Start with The O.G. Flight ($12) for Philly Pale Ale, Brawler, ESA, and Jefferson's Golden Ale. The EZ Flight ($12) covers The Equalizer, Philly Standard, Cerveza, and Unter Dog. Philly Pale Ale is $5 every day.
Who will enjoy this place?
Beer drinkers who want a wide draft range with ABV and price detail, and groups who want flights, cask beer, or a non-alcoholic option alongside cocktails and wine.
When should I go?
Happy hour offers select cocktails and wine at $9. The September 2026 monthly special features Unter Dog Oktoberfest lager with German food specials and an Oktoberfest event on 9/26.
What should I expect to spend?
Draft beers run $5 to $8. Flights are $12 each. Cocktails and wines by the glass are $12, with select happy hour cocktails and wine at $9. Non-alcoholic options are $5 to $6.
What makes the beverage program distinctive?
A brewery and taproom brewing since 1994, with a broad draft list, two preselected flights, cask beer availability, and brewery tours. The bar menu also extends beyond beer with cocktails, wine, and non-alcoholic options.

Beverage categories

We only score what a venue sets out to do. Categories a venue doesn't attempt are left unscored rather than penalized.

Cocktails

Inebrious Cocktails score: 82 out of 100

The taproom bar menu lists three cocktails with ingredient detail: Philly Phreeze, The Brotherly Mule, and Trust the Process, each $12. Happy hour drops select cocktails and wine to $9. A reviewer enjoyed the Yard-a-Rita and noted it was generously poured.

Menu strengths

  • — Three named cocktails with ingredient detail on the current bar menu.
  • — Happy hour select cocktails and wine at $9.

Standout selections

  • — Philly Phreeze ($12): Tequila, triple sec, lime, Jarritos (slushee!).
  • — The Brotherly Mule ($12): Vodka, cranberry, lime, ginger.
  • — Trust the Process ($12): Spiced rum, apple cider, lemon, ginger.

Pricing: $12 each; happy hour select cocktails and wine at $9

Wine

Inebrious Wine score: 82 out of 100

Six wines by the glass span sparkling, white, rosé, and red: Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Blanc de Blanc, Rosé, Malbec, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Each is $12, with select happy hour wine at $9.

Menu strengths

  • — Six wines by the glass spanning sparkling, white, rosé, and red.
  • — Happy hour select cocktails and wine at $9.

Standout selections

  • — Sauvignon Blanc ($12): Grapefruit, lemon.; Blanc de Blanc ($12): Crisp, refreshing, bubbly.
  • — Sauvignon Blanc — 12 — Grapefruit, lemon; Chardonnay — 12 — Apple, honey, toasted oak

Pricing: $12 per glass; happy hour select cocktails and wine at $9

Beer

Inebrious Beer score: 88 out of 100

A broad draft list spans lagers, pale ales, IPAs, stouts, and seasonals with ABV and price detail. Two preselected flights, The O.G. And The EZ, are each $12. Cask beer is available, and Philly Pale Ale is $5 every day.

Menu strengths

  • — Broad draft list spanning lagers, pale ales, IPAs, stouts, and seasonals with ABV and price detail.
  • — Two structured tasting flights plus cask beer availability.
  • — Every-day $5 pints of Philly Pale Ale are listed on the bar menu.

Standout selections

  • — The O.G. Flight ($12): Philly Pale Ale, Brawler, ESA, Jefferson's Golden Ale.
  • — The EZ Flight ($12): The Equalizer, Philly Standard, Cerveza, Unter Dog.
  • — Philly Pale Ale ($5): Citrusy & refreshing American Pale Ale, 4.6%.
  • — Love Stout ($7.50): Rich & seductive Nitro Stout, 5.5%.

Pricing: Draft beers $5 to $8; flights $12 each

Nonalcoholic

Inebrious Nonalcoholic score: 80 out of 100

The bar menu lists a non-alcoholic section with Upside Dawn non-alcoholic Golden Ale (<0.5% ABV, Athletic Brewing) and house-made lemonade. At least one dedicated non-alcoholic beer and a house-made non-alcoholic option are available.

Menu strengths

  • — At least one dedicated non-alcoholic beer and a house-made non-alcoholic option on the bar menu.

Standout selections

  • — Upside Dawn ($6): 12oz can. Non-alcoholic Golden Ale <0.5% Athletic Brewing.
  • — House-Made Lemonade — 5 — Non-alcoholic house-made lemonade

Pricing: $5 to $6

About this review

Research is based on recent public evidence, including official venue materials and beverage menus when available. The review date is the research completion date and does not imply an in-person visit.

Review methodology and evidence standards

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