Forbes Trail Brewing Co – American
This spirited taproom serves as a rustic haven where the air is thick with the malty promise of small-batch brewing and the warmth of communal storytelling. The draft list artfully balances bold experimentation with classic comfort, pouring everything from the deep, roasted shadows of a black IPA to the whimsical, sun-drenched sweetness of a peach cobbler puree. It is a destination where craft meets the outdoors, inviting guests to relax and savor a flight of inventive brews that capture the adventurous spirit of the trail.
6108 Lincoln Highway, 15563 https://forbestrailbrewing.com/Rating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Forbes Trail Brewing Co
Dairy-Free at Forbes Trail Brewing Co
Forbes Trail Brewing Co in Stoystown has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Red Skin Peanuts, Chips and Pretzels. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Forbes Trail Brewing Co
Forbes Trail Brewing Co in Stoystown has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Escape Goat Vodka Seltzer. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Forbes Trail Brewing Co
Forbes Trail Brewing Co in Stoystown has 6 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Red Skin Peanuts, Chips and Pretzels. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Forbes Trail Brewing Co
Forbes Trail Brewing Co in Stoystown has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Triple B Ranch Beef Sticks. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Forbes Trail Brewing Co
Forbes Trail Brewing Co in Stoystown has 5 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Triple B Ranch Beef Sticks, Calypso's Island and Forbes Trail Root Beer. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Forbes Trail Brewing Co
Forbes Trail Brewing Co in Stoystown has 15 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Red Skin Peanuts, Chips and Pretzels. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Forbes Trail Brewing Co
Forbes Trail Brewing Co in Stoystown has 18 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Red Skin Peanuts, Chips and Pretzels. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Forbes Trail Brewing Co
Forbes Trail Brewing Co in Stoystown has 2 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Red Skin Peanuts and Pretzels. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Forbes Trail Brewing Co
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Knotty Pretzels | 82.7 g | 43.6 g |
| Toasted Almond | 45.6 g | 30.3 g |
| Triple B Ranch Beef Sticks | 0.6 g | 21.8 g |
| Blood Orange Wheat | 78.1 g | 16.9 g |
| Edmunds Swamp | 81.9 g | 12.9 g |
| Calypso's Island | 3.2 g | 9.8 g |
| Chips | 39.8 g | 4.9 g |
| Glades Pike Winery Niagara | 20.2 g | 3.5 g |
| Escape Goat Vodka Seltzer | 18.2 g | 2.9 g |
| Saison De Forbes | 9.5 g | 1.3 g |
| Soda | 4.3 g | 1 g |
| Dark Shade Black IPA | 8.7 g | 0.4 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Wednesday - Thursday
- 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its intimate setting and professional service, guests rave about the outstanding menu where every course from the standout appetizers to the main dishes delivers exceptional quality. Reviewers highlight the welcoming and professional staff who enhance the dining experience, making this neighborhood gem a highly recommended destination for those who appreciate a warm, polished atmosphere.
Menu
Beer On Tap
Individual 5 oz. pours available for a set price.
- American Porter - $5: ABV: 5.4%. Rich and roasty with subtle notes of chocolate and coffee, finished with just a touch of smooth vanilla sweetness. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Ash Kicker - $5: ABV: 5.6%. Rauchbier brewed with malt dried over beechwood fires, distinct smoky aroma, smooth and balanced. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Bad Moon Weizen - $5: ABV: 4.8%. Traditional German style Hefeweizen brewed with wheat and barley. Notes of banana and hints of clove. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Blood Orange Wheat - $5: ABV: 5%. American Wheat with Blood Orange Puree. Floral, tart, and sweet. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Calypso's Island - $5: ABV: 5%. Pale Ale with Calypso, Mosaic, and El Dorado hops. Tropical fruit, pear, and stone fruit flavors. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Pescatarian, Low-Cholesterol
- Dark Shade Black IPA - $5: ABV: 6%. Dry hopped with Amarillo, Chinook and Simcoe. Tropical fruit, orange and pine notes. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Edmunds Swamp - $5: ABV: 5%. Oatmeal Stout with notes of bitter chocolate, caramel, oatmeal cookies and slight coffee. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Gluten Rebellion - $5: ABV: 4.4%. Gluten reduced American Lager (less than 10ppm). Available in cans only. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Haze Lawdy Mama - $5: ABV: 6.5%. Hazy IPA hopped with Mosaic and Mosaic Cryo. Berry, mango, stone fruit, and citrus flavors. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Hip Hip Puree: Peach Cobbler - $5: ABV: 5%. Sour with peach, cinnamon, and brown sugar. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Lincoln Highway Lager - $5: ABV: 4.3%. Classic light, crisp American style light lager. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Reels Corner Cream Ale - $5: ABV: 4.5%. Light colored American style beer with mild bitterness and creamy mouthfeel. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Saison De Forbes - $5: ABV: 6.3%. Belgian style Saison. Refreshing with ester spice, pepper, and dryness. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Slow-Carb
- Vienna Lager - $5: ABV: 5%. Malty lager with Vienna malt, rich and toasty flavor.
Cocktails
- Blackberry Kentucky Mule - $7: Excise Bourbon, Blackberry Syrup, Lime Juice & Ginger Beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- Frostbite Fizz - $7: Rusty Musket Vodka, Blue Curacao Syrup, White Cranberry Juice & Sprite Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Juice-Cleanse
- Toasted Almond - $7: Tall Pines Amaretto, Holla Espresso Vodka & half/half
Wine
- Bird Dog Cocker Spaniel - $6: Dry unoaked chardonnay with a soft buttery finish
- Bird Dog Golden Retriever - $7: Sweet 100% blackberry wine Dietary tags: Lectin-Free
- Glades Pike Cabernet Sauvignon - $7: Deep & complex dry red Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Glades Pike Winery Niagara - $7: Ripe, flowery, juicy and sweet white Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Seltzer
- Escape Goat Vodka Seltzer - $6: Orange, Mango, Black Cherry or Grapefruit Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Beverages
- Forbes Trail Root Beer - $3: House Made Root Beer Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- H2O - $1: Bottled Water Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Soda - $1: Coke, Diet Coke or Sprite
Snacks
- Chips - $2.5: Assorted varieties Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Knotty Pretzels - $5: 7.5oz bags: Honey Mustard, Hot Wing, Italian, Cheddar Bacon, Ranch & Chile Lime
- Pretzels - $2.5: Benzels pretzels Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic
- Red Skin Peanuts - $2.5: Freshly packed red skin peanuts Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic
- Triple B Ranch Beef Sticks - $2.5: Locally Made Beef Sticks Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Atkins, South-Beach
Frequently Asked Questions about Forbes Trail Brewing Co
- Is Forbes Trail Brewing Co dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Forbes Trail Brewing Co has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Red Skin Peanuts, Chips and Pretzels.
- What can I eat at Forbes Trail Brewing Co on a dairy-free diet?
- Red Skin Peanuts, Chips and Pretzels carry the dairy-free tag, out of 3 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Forbes Trail Brewing Co have vegan options?
- Yes. 15 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Red Skin Peanuts and Chips.
- Is Forbes Trail Brewing Co gluten-free?
- 1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Forbes Trail Brewing Co?
- Knotty Pretzels, at roughly 43.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
