LEHIGH TWP., Pa. – A popular Lehigh Valley business is brewing an expansion with a new, nature-filled venue – complete with a rustic taproom, creekside beer garden and miniature golf course.
The owners of Taylor House Brewing Co., a craft brewery at 76 Lehigh St. in Catasauqua, in late 2024 purchased a commercial property at 4315 W. Mountain Drive in Lehigh Township and have been working over the past year to open a second location at the site.
Taylor House Brewing Co. is planning to open a second location, tentatively set to be named “Hidden Creek Beer Garden & Taproom,” at 4315 W. Mountain View Drive in Lehigh Township.
Ryan Kneller
The 8-acre property was previously home to Fore Scoops, an ice cream shop and miniature golf facility, which closed in 2024 after four years of operation.
A multitude of other businesses, including Edgemont Acres Drive-In and Miniature Golf Course and Casey’s Cafe & Mini Golf, also previously operated at the site.
Fred and Annette Pompa, Taylor House’s husband-and-wife operators, saw an opportunity to expand operations in another part of the Lehigh Valley with a second Taylor House taproom that also would include accompanying outdoor attractions.
Work is ongoing, but the tentative plan is to construct a new outdoor beer garden on a section of the property overlooking Bertsch Creek and upgrade the existing 18-hole miniature golf course and roughly 1,200-square-foot building, Fred said.
Taylor House Brewing Co. is planning to open a second location, tentatively set to be named “Hidden Creek Beer Garden & Taproom,” at 4315 W. Mountain View Drive in Lehigh Township. The owners are planning to implement upgrades to an existing miniature golf course.
Ryan Kneller
“We don’t have an opening date nailed down just yet as there’s still a lot of work to do, and I’m handling a lot of the improvements myself,” Fred said.
“There’s a small chance that we could open just the taproom this fall, but most likely, we’d open everything next spring. Once the temperatures get colder, it’s harder to do work, and we want to have the miniature golf course refurbished and also have the beer garden constructed on the hump in the back overlooking the creek.”
Upgrades to the building’s façade have already been completed, and Fred is currently outfitting the taproom’s interior.
Rustic wood accents are prevalent throughout the space, and Fred has also constructed new custom furniture.
Taylor House Brewing Co. is planning to open a second location, tentatively set to be named “Hidden Creek Beer Garden & Taproom,” at 4315 W. Mountain View Drive in Lehigh Township.
Ryan Kneller
Seating for around 25 guests will be available at new booths and a high-top communal table in the middle of the taproom.
“When we purchased it, the building looked like a basic ice cream parlor inside, and that’s fine, but that’s not what we wanted for our new taproom,” Fred said.
“We wanted it to be a cozy spot where you can relax with a great beer with your friends. So, we added a bunch of wood accents and other rustic touches.”
In a nod to Bertsch Creek, which runs behind the building and mini-golf course, Taylor House’s new location is tentatively set to be named “Hidden Creek Beer Garden & Taproom,” Fred said.
The beer garden, featuring more than a dozen picnic tables, will be a focal point of the new venue.
Taylor House Brewing Co. is planning to open a second location, tentatively set to be named “Hidden Creek Beer Garden & Taproom,” at 4315 W. Mountain View Drive in Lehigh Township.
Ryan Kneller
“It’s a beautiful property, with a lot of shade from the trees, and we really want to highlight as much of it as possible,” Fred said.
The new taproom will feature a rotating selection of around eight Taylor House beers on draft, along with other beverages such as wine, cider and cocktails, Fred said.
A limited food menu is still being finalized, but guests can expect hard and soft-serve ice cream and savory items such as burgers, hot dogs and sandwiches, Fred said.
Additionally, like Taylor House’s original location in Catasauqua, the Lehigh Township location will regularly welcome food trucks, Fred said.
“We’re still ironing out how it all will work, but we may offer our own food on the slower days and have the food trucks on the busier days,” Fred said.
“Our food menu wouldn’t be extensive because we’re very limited on space. In addition to the food and ice cream, we’re also going to need storage room for our beer.”
In 2018, the Pompas opened Taylor House Brewing Co. across from its namesake, the George Taylor House, a Georgian stone mansion constructed by George Taylor, a signer of the Declaration of Independence.
Taylor House Brewing Co. operates at 76 Lehigh St. in Catasauqua.
Ryan Kneller
Guests can enjoy a wide array of beers in 5-, 9- and 16-ounce pours, and flights – four 5-ounce pours – are also available.
Flagship and rotating varieties include Madame Fantome (Belgian witbier), Rebel John (New England IPA), Independence (American IPA), THB Oatmeal Stout, Mad Mango Milkshake IPA, Rough Rider (English porter), Taylor Light (light lager) and Summer Haze (Key lime session ale), among others.
“Our brewery will present offerings that tip a hat to the region’s historic brewing traditions, showcase modern styles and include various seasonal craft brews,” reads a message on Taylor House’s website. “We handcraft our beer in small barrel batches under close personal attention of our brewers using the finest natural ingredients.”
The Catasauqua taproom is open 4-9 p.m. Thursdays, 2-9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and noon to 7 p.m. Sundays.
Entertainment, including live music, trivia and more, are regularly featured.
Taylor House Brewing Co. operates at 76 Lehigh St. in Catasauqua.
Ryan Kneller
For the latest Taylor House Brewing Co. updates, including future announcements regarding the Lehigh Township location, follow the business’ pages on Facebook and Instagram.
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