Philly Beer Scene reports that the Barren Hill Tavern & Brewery (formally the General Lafayette Hill) has named Scott Morrison at its head brewer.  According to Philly Beer Scene, Morrison has “20 years of experience and seven Great American Beer Festival medals” and formally brewed at Old Dock Street Brewing Co. and McKenzie Brewpubs.  They hope to open this summer.

Brittingham’s posted on its’ Facebook page the following update on its renovations:

Demolition is completed and while when peeling back a 300-year old onion you’re going to find surprises, we’re still confident in staying on track to see you all enjoying yourselves here again at the end of the summer. Hey, our contractor’s name is Jameson! How could we go wrong!

We will keep you updated.