Northumberland & Sunbury: The Confluence of the Susquehanna

Way back in Episode 1, back when I had no idea what I was doing, I went to Northumberland and Sunbury. It was kind of spare. I went to the two breweries there, Pineknotter and Eclipse, had a beer (and a shot of teaberry vodka!), and…that was about it. Like I said, I was still feeling my way.

Well, over three years later, Northumberland and Sunbury are getting the full treatment they deserve. History, geography, and of course, a look at some of the more interesting and fun spots in both towns, including a revisit of Pineknotter, a pinball bar, and the Squeeze-In, a narrow hot dog joint that's been serving up dogs five seats at a time since 1945 [correction to the podcast, BTW: the Squeeze-In is not 12 feet wide, it's only eight feet wide!]. 

Then I interviewed Curt and Thad Benner, 4th generation Sunbury natives and brothers, who opened Eclipse Craft Brewing 7 years ago. Curt makes great beer, Thad makes great pizza, and they also have that teaberry vodka. Can't beat it! 

What I'm Drinking Today was the 16 year old Tomintoul single malt, and it was wonderfully relaxing. The Smack Dab In The Centre segment is a reminder to grab yourself a new Central PA Tasting Trail passport, and start getting your ticket punched for tasty drinks and great discounts. 

Your Uncle Lew also has a little 'love connection' advice about Valentine's Day. No, really, I do! It’s my birthday, so I’ve been thinking about Valentine’s Day from a couple different angles most of my life.

Give a listen, and hit that Contact button, let me know what you think!