Brewer’s Bounty

CONCLUDED

A ~100-year-old puzzle hunt was “discovered” in Philly! It seems that America’s first lager brewer, John Wagner, created eight puzzles that, when solved together, unlock a hidden treasure. Thanks to curious modern-day brewers and purveyors of beer, I managed to collect them all and turn Wagner’s puzzle hunt into a public event with the help of BrewedAt!

We believed Wagner’s intention was to share his love of beer with all Philadelphians. So our goal with Brewer’s Bounty was to let everyone experience the thrill of cracking Wagner’s puzzles—while enjoying discounts at the locations involved in the mystery. Anyone who submitted the final password by the end of the event was rewarded with a share of the “treasure.”

Where:
Eight locations “discovered” pieces of the Brewer’s Bounty puzzle hunt:

1. Other Half Brewing
2 free 4oz pours per ticket

2. Love City Brewing
10% off ticketholder’s tab

3. Our Town Taproom
10% off ticketholder’s tab

4. Two Locals Brewing
10% off ticketholder’s tab

5. Punch Buggy Brewing Company
20% off ticketholder’s tab

6. Barcade (Center City location ONLY)
$1 off draft beer

7. Stone’s Beer & Beverage Market
10% off purchase (1 time)

8. Triple Bottom Brewing
10% off (drinks only)

When:
February 1st, 2025 through April 30th, 2025

Time to complete:
With eight puzzles across eight locations, estimating the total time was hard. Perhaps about 3 hours plus travel?

Difficulty:
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Price:
$25/person, with discounts for groups

How to participate:
After buying a ticket, you had to visit the eight locations and solve their puzzles (while enjoying drink discounts!)

Prizes:
The “treasure” was divided evenly amongst everyone who correctly solved the puzzles by the end of the event. We also awarded $100 cash to the first person to solve it!

Accessibility information:
All eight businesses involved with the Brewer’s Bounty either had no stairs or a ramp/lift to enter.