Philadelphia’s vibrant craft beer scene just got a little richer with the opening of Forest & Main Brewing Co.’s new taproom in Fishtown. Kang Haggerty Senior Counsel Aaron Peskin guided the brewery through legal and leasing matters, including negotiating the lease for the Frankford Avenue location. Peskin serves as outside general counsel to Forest & Main, providing strategic legal support as the brewery expands its footprint.
Founded in 2012 by Daniel Endicott and Gerard Olson, Forest & Main is celebrated for its English-style ales and farmhouse saisons. The Fishtown outpost brings their signature brews to a new audience, complemented by a food menu curated by James Beard-nominated chef Dane DeMarco of Haddonfield’s Gass & Main.
The new location has already earned praise from the Philadelphia press. Michael Klein of The Philadelphia Inquirer noted the “pretzels ‘bigger than your head’ and an opening beer list that includes a house lager, pilsner, and festbier on the side-pull Lukr faucet; Pigeon of the Peak British IPA, ESB, and Fair Winds Oat Mild on the Angram hand-pulls; plus others on tap including Last Crusade Hazy IPA, Silent Film West Coast IPA, Magic Mountains Pale Ale, and Dance Money American Stout. There will also be local cider, wines, and cocktails.” Jason Sheehan of Philadelphia Magazine called the opening “a big deal,” praising the intimate space, the neighborhood, and Forest & Main’s consistently excellent beers.
Peskin, a seasoned employment and commercial litigation attorney, has developed a niche practice supporting startup breweries across the region. His recent article on Law.com explores the evolving legal landscape for taprooms in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Kang Haggerty congratulates Forest & Main on their successful launch, continuing the law firm’s commitment to helping small businesses thrive in Philadelphia’s dynamic hospitality landscape.