TATAMY, Pa. \u2013 Just in time for Lehigh Valley Beer Week, a longstanding craft brewery will soon welcome beer buffs to its new location in the Lehigh Valley.<\/p>\n
HiJinx Brewing Company, offering a wide array of hand-crafted, freshly brewed local beer, is planning to open a new location within the next few weeks at Tatamy Volunteer Fire Company, 164 Bushkill St., Tatamy, HiJinx owner Curt Keck told 69 News on Wednesday.<\/p>\n
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The new location will occupy a soon-to-be renovated space that previously housed the fire company\u2019s social hall.<\/p>\n
It will debut just in time for Lehigh Valley Beer Week, set for May 2-6 at locations throughout the Lehigh Valley, according to Keck, who’s on the Lehigh Valley Beer Week’s board of directors.\u00a0<\/p>\n
HiJinx\u2019s original taproom, at 905 Harrison St. Suite 111 in Allentown, closed on Dec. 20 with brewing operations at the same site ceasing Dec. 31.<\/p>\n
On Wednesday, Keck and the HiJinx crew shared an update on the brewery\u2019s social media pages.<\/p>\n
\u201cAfter months of paperwork, planning, dreaming, and a few five-alarm headaches\u2026 HiJinx Brewing Company has officially received final approvals for our new home in Tatamy, PA!\u201d the online announcement reads.<\/p>\n
\u201c\u2026 We\u2019re beyond excited to bring our bold, creative brews to Tatamy… with a little extra firehouse spirit, a lot of character, and maybe a few sparks flying (the good kind).\u201d<\/p>\n
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HiJinx\u2019s forthcoming Tatamy space has been designed as a community-forward gathering spot with plenty to do beyond great beer.<\/p>\n
Plans include room for fun activities such as cornhole, quoits, karaoke, live music and outdoor activities, along with indoor and outdoor seasonal celebrations.<\/p>\n
The location also will feature a banquet and private event space, with additional experiences and offerings to be announced.<\/p>\n
Keck was attracted to the Tatamy spot for a few reasons, with one being that it\u2019s a better fit for the business financially.<\/p>\n
He also likes that it\u2019s situated in a residential area with plenty of nearby homes, walking traffic and a great sense of community.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe proximity to neighborhoods was a big draw,\u201d Keck said. \u201cI believe that\u2019s a really up-and-coming area with nearby housing developments.\u201d<\/p>\n
Keck and the HiJinx team moved much of the brewery and taproom\u2019s existing furniture and apparatus, including the bar, barrel tables and brewing equipment, to the new Tatamy location.<\/p>\n
The bar will feature 12 draft lines, serving up primarily HiJinx beers and a couple of guest taps, Keck said.<\/p>\n
Regional wines and signature cocktails made with Pennsylvania-made spirits also will be available.<\/p>\n
The brewing operation will be condensed in Tatamy, but customers will still be able to enjoy the brewery\u2019s popular beers, including Barista\u2019s Coffee Porter, Wicked White (wheat beer), Citra Squeeze (IPA) and Pub Crawl (English-style bitter).<\/p>\n
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Guests will be able to play games such as shuffleboard, cornhole and quoits, and popular weekly entertainment offerings, including live music, karaoke and trivia, also will carry over to the new location, Keck said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re still going to be HiJinx,\u201d Keck said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ll still have all of the fun events, and there may even be some horseshoes outside during the warmer weather.\u201d<\/p>\n
HiJinx\u2019s Tatamy taproom will feature indoor seating for around 50 guests, with seasonal outdoor seating also being available.<\/p>\n
Hours are still being finalized, but the new taproom will most likely operate Wednesday through Sunday, similar to its former Allentown taproom\u2019s schedule, Keck said.<\/p>\n
The HiJinx team is also in talks with a local food vendor who would utilize the on-site kitchen to handle food service, Keck said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ll be announcing upcoming preview events and future hours soon,\u201d Wedneday\u2019s online announcement continues. \u201cConsider this your official heads-up before we open the doors and let the good times rush in. Thanks for riding along with us. The next chapter is about to ignite.\u201d<\/p>\n
HiJinx\u2019s move to Tatamy is a positive development for the craft brewery, which announced plans in December to close its original taproom in Allentown.<\/p>\n
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\u201cAfter 11 years on Harrison Street, we\u2019ve made the tough decision to close the taproom on December 20th, 2025, with full brewery operations ending on December 31st, 2025,\u201d Keck and the HiJinx team announced last year.<\/p>\n
\u201cBut we want you to know one thing above all: This is a pause – not the end of HiJinx. Like many small breweries, we\u2019ve felt the impact of rising costs and shifts in the craft beer world. Even so, the spirit of HiJinx is very much alive.”<\/p>\n
HiJinx\u2019s Allentown location was no longer \u201cconducive to what people want in the craft beer market right now,\u201d Keck added.<\/p>\n
\u201cPeople want a place with indoor and outdoor space for hanging out and activities, that has ample parking and that is within walking distance of their homes,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n
Over the past few years, Keck noticed a decrease in foot traffic and sales at HiJinx\u2019s former Allentown taproom, and he attributes that to a variety of factors, including the economic climate and changing drinking habits and preferences.<\/p>\n
In recent years, he\u2019s observed more people drinking hard seltzers and less people drinking beer and alcohol beverages overall.<\/p>\n
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The concept for HiJinx began in 2007 when Keck was homebrewing and imbibing in his garage with friends.<\/p>\n
One person in the group suggested that he open a brewery to share the product of his passion with the masses.<\/p>\n
After some coaxing, and a few more pints, Keck agreed and said that the brewery needed a name that spoke to the hijinks and fun that took place in his garage.<\/p>\n
There was a simultaneous “eureka” expression on everyone\u2019s faces, and HiJinx was born.<\/p>\n
In early 2011, the licensing process began and in November 2011, it became official. Brewing began on a one-barrel brewing system in the very same 400-square-foot garage where the idea was born.<\/p>\n
After brewing there for two years, the HiJinx crew made the decision to expand and share their beers with a larger audience.<\/p>\n
In 2014, HiJinx Brewing Company made the move to Harrison Street in Allentown, where it utilized a 10-barrel brewing system.<\/p>\n
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In its Dec. 1 social media announcement, the HiJinx team expressed its gratitude to the Lehigh Valley community for supporting its Allentown taproom over the past 11 years.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe can\u2019t thank you enough for all the love you\u2019ve shown us over the years – from pints of Wicked White and CitraSqueeze to trivia nights, music events, seasonal releases, and every laugh shared in between,\u201d the announcement continues.<\/p>\n
\u201c\u2026 Thank you for being part of the HiJinx Family. We\u2019re hopeful, optimistic, and already dreaming about what comes next – and we truly hope you\u2019ll be part of our next chapter.\u201d<\/p>\n
For the latest HiJinx updates, including an official opening announcement for the Tatamy location, follow the business\u2019 pages on Facebook<\/a> and Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n