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Owner Kyle Funk and his brother-in-law Jon Norman (Norm) are partners in Funk Brewing Co. which began brewing in 2014. Wether it’s Nirvana, Apple, or Funk, all great things start in a garage. Both Norm and Kyle started brewing in their garages with a turkey fryer and Igloo cooler. Later, Kyle’s and his mechanical engineering background built a magnificent brew house from scratch in his garage.

With Kyle’s brewing ability and Norm’s business background it made sense to start a brewery. The duo went to the Colorado Boy Brewing Company brewery school in Ridgway CO. After being laughed out of a few banks they were finally given a loan and the keys to 19 South 6th Street in Emmaus.

Since 2014, Funk has grown to 2 taprooms (Emmaus and Elizabethtown) and a distribution footprint of 7 states in the Mid Atlantic.
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7.2/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 8 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7
Slightly hazy copper and bronze coloured body with a very tall, relatively quick dying deep tan head that leaves an ugly lace. Aroma of honey, alcohol, pineapple, citrus, grapefruit, pine, resin and bunches of malt - very nice and pungent. Medium to almost Full-bodied; Strong honey, resin and fruity sweetness with a good deal of malt and some floral and perfumey hop notes and bitterness showing towards the end, but leaving the palate very sweet. Aftertaste shows the deep hop bitterness and some more grassy and herbal notes, but the light citrus, tropical fruits (in the form of pineapple) and sweet resinous notes are the strongest with alcohol warmth coming soon afterwards. Overall, a nice, relatively sweet but still bitter and very well-balanced Imperial-ish IPA that has a good profile, but better palate. Good to sample, especially fresh and recommended for those who like the style and especially those who like them a touch sweeter. I sampled this sixteen ounce, pint-sized can, purchased from The Department of Beer and Wine in Alexandria, Virginia on 05-June-2020 for US$4,94 sampled at my house here in Washington on 18-June-2020.
Tried from Can on 21 Jun 2020 at 06:50

6.9/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 6.5
Growler from Trenton Road Takeout in Falsington, PA. Hazy amber orange color. Thick frothy beige head. Fruity malt aroma hints at overripe stone fruit. Flavor follows aroma. Notes of overripe peach and orange. Hints of guava and melon. Bitter hops and orange peel in finish.
Tried from Growler on 10 May 2020 at 00:54

6.5/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6
Some florals and citrus. Balance isn't great. Murky yellow pour with decent head. Tangy and boozy end. Tap.
Tried from Draft on 03 Feb 2020 at 16:46

7.2/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7
16 ounce can. Copper orange pour. Froth beige head. Toasted malt nose. First sip is toasted malt. Notes of caramel and earthy, nutty grain. Some fruitiness in middle. Dryish noble hop finish.
Tried from Can on 01 Dec 2019 at 03:33

7.1/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
12 oz can, pours hazy orange yellow. Full body. Fruity aroma, orange peel and grapefruit taste. Bitter finish.
Tried from Can on 04 Oct 2019 at 20:50

6.9/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Quite hazy golden and yellow coloured body with a rich, very soapy tan head, about five centimetres tall. Aroma of pure grass, hay and floral notes with a lot of bitterness, but also some earthy and biscuity malts noticeable as well. Medium-bodied; Strong rich alcohol bite up front with a solid sweetness from fruits and caster sugar with a nice biscuity bite, a touch of flowers and more grassy hops with a smooth, but noticeable alcohol flavour towards the end, with a good citrus and apricot nuance. Aftertaste shows the bitterness from the hops with a dry flavour and profile with malts still coming out as well, ending with some alcohol pungency and a dose of sugars. Overall, a fairly well-balanced beer with a decidedly pungent grassy flavour and some sugars as well, but solid and evident as an East Coast IPA through and through - this was a nice one to try and recommended for those with the option. I sampled this sixteen ounce, pint-sized can, purchased from Liqour Outlet in Boonton, New Jersey on 23-June-2019 for US$3,29 sampled at home in Washington on 30-September-2019.
Tried from Can on 01 Oct 2019 at 06:44

7.9/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 9 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Very solid West Coast IPA. Lots of big pine and what tastes like Nelson though I could be wrong. Some citrus. Big forest aroma here. Bitter end. Can.
Tried from Can on 01 Sep 2019 at 02:21

6.9/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 6.5
16 ounce can. Number one with a bullet. Hazy medium gold color. Frothy white head. Citrusy wheat malt nose. Fresh wheat malt flavor upfront has notes of clover and lemon. Hints of earthy yeast. Light bodied and soft mouthfeel. Light tangy finish has notes of hay.
Tried from Can on 31 Aug 2019 at 02:44

7.8/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 8
On tap into shaker pint glass at Aunt Chilada's, Hamden. Appearance is cloudy, yellow-tinged light brown with no discernible sparkle, finger-width white foamy head with poor retention and very nice leggy lacing. Aroma is sweet berry and melon dominant with light grapefruit. Taste is as aroma but the grapefruit is higher in the mix and so is more bitter than the aroma. Mouthfeel is medium side of light-to-medium bodied with thick texture, soft carbonation and finish as taste with lingering pleasant bitterness.
Tried from Draft on 23 Aug 2019 at 12:34

7.1/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
Can at the brewery, 5/25/19. Hazy pour. Fruity hops, on the thin side, but otherwise tasty and enjoyable. 7/4/7/3/15
Tried from Can on 14 Aug 2019 at 17:45