Mount Hope Estate & Winery and the Swashbuckler Brewing Company have come together at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire to provide you with wine & ale beyond compare.

Now in its 28th year, the Faire celebrates its ability to serve the best vintages and best brews. Twenty-eight years ago, ale was nowhere to be found on the Fairegrounds, but in 2000, we "fixed" that problem with the Swashbuckler Brewing Co. Not only could we serve our very own handcrafted ales brewed on the premises but could now sell our own Pennsylvania grown and made Mount Hope Wines by the glass as well.

Many varieties of wine and ale are yours for the choosing. Whether it be white or red wines, mead, or Swashbuckler's Gold or Red Sea Amber ales, there's a taste for everyone.

Wine & Ale Upon the Shire

While you are meandering through the lanes of our 16th century hamlet, know that fine establishments of drynke and refreshment lie nearby.

What's On Tap

Master Brewer Mark Braunwarth will pull out all the stops this season with his fine creations of ale. On tap every day you can expect to find:

• Swashbuckler Gold - a traditional german style Kolsch Ale that is light in both color and body.
  
  
• Red Sea Amber - a medium bodied amber ale brewed with all English ingredients.
  
  
• Old Peg Leg Stout - a robust, oatmeal stout with flavorful chocolate and coffee accents.
  
  
• NEW Lanner Pilsner - The Royal Falconer, Sir Robert Cary on a hunting trip to the far region of Pilsen, Bohemia, did frequent the Tavern of Urquell and discovered the most unique of all biers - a light colored lager with the soft flavors of Czech Noble hops. This refreshing brew did quench his massive thirst. In honor of his Lanner Falcon, Cassiopea, guiding him to this special region, we give homage.

In addition to these three house ales, a weekly or bi-weekly specialty beer is always offered. Check back soon to see the list of ales that will be offered.

Where are the Taps and the Wine?

Listed below are our ale and pour houses for your convenience:

IN SWASHBUCKLER GROVE: In the shadow of the Shire's very own run-aground Pirate ship libations of the best await.

• The Swashbuckler Pour House: Ale & Wine By the Glass
• Capt'n Shucks Beer & Brine: Ale & Wine By the Glass
• The New Wharf Bar at Swashbuckler Grove: Ale & Wine By the Glass
  

New for 2008!

The Rusty Scupper Creole Cuisine
Crawdads, Shrimp, Jambalaya and more! Grab a Swashbuckler ale, pull up a stool and feast on some fantastical creole seafood!!

O'MALLEY'S ALLEY: Beyond the Abbey Scriptorium and the Cemetery lies O'Malley's Alley!

• O'Malley's Pour House: Ale & Wine By the Glass

CHESS DOWNS: Cross the misting bridge or the kissing bridge on your way to the Glorious Human Chess game.

• Bacchus' Wine Retreat: Sample the Vintages or Buy Some Wine!
• Checkered Knight Wine Bar: Wine By the Glass

Mount Hope Complimentary Wine Tasting



Know you well, good gentles, that an important part of your Faire day should be the complimentary tasting of the Royal Mount Hope Vintages at Bacchus' Retreat. Over 25 varieties to choose from, and most are available for sampling by the winsome wenches at Bacchus. All others await you in the Carriage House Wine Shoppe which you did to pass on your way to the Castle Gate this day.

You may order your wines from Bacchus' Retreat and then pick them up as you exit the Faire in the Tower Wine Shop just adjacent to the Carriage House Wine Shop. There are always weekly specials and remember that 6-11 bottles bought will save you 10% and 12 or more will save you 20%!

Click Here To Learn More About the Swashbuckler Pour House

Click Here To Learn More About Mount Hope Estate & Winery

* The merchants, artisans, kitchens, games and rides are independently owned and are not included in the price of admission.