Neshaminy Creek Hosts Phillies Opening Day Watch Party, Debuts Seeing Red IPA

Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company will open its taproom early at 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 26 to host a Phillies Opening Day watch party, giving fans time to grab a drink and settle in before the Phillies’ 4:15 p.m. first pitch. The Croydon brewery at 909 Ray Ave., Croydon, PA 19021 will show the game on big screens throughout the space.

The event will also feature the release of Seeing Red IPA, a limited beer brewed in collaboration with Philadelphia streetwear brand Cracked Bell. The 5.8% IPA gets its red color from German Red X malt and uses Columbus, Chinook and Simcoe hops, a combination that the brewery lists as the beer’s defining profile for the March 26 debut.

Fans should expect more than the new IPA: the brewery will pour its regular lineup alongside game-day offerings such as orange crushes, and El Sabor del Bajio will operate a food truck on site to serve tacos and other items during the watch party. The streetwear brand will also have a pop-up shop at the brewery during the event, selling Philadelphia-themed apparel and merchandise.

Logistics provided in the event listing note that the taproom opens at 2 p.m. and that the game will be shown on big screens, but several operational details were not included. The listing does not specify whether Seeing Red IPA will be available only on draft or also in cans, nor does it list total production run size, pop-up hours for Cracked Bell, or whether the event requires a reservation, cover charge, or has capacity limits.

Those planning to attend should also note that no accessibility, parking, or transit details were included in the promotional information, and there is no stated end time for the watch party. The brewery’s address is 909 Ray Ave., Croydon, PA 19021; attendees arriving when the taproom opens at 2 p.m. will be in place for the 4:15 p.m. first pitch and the Seeing Red IPA release.

Expect Seeing Red IPA to be a limited offering tied to the March 26 event, with availability beyond the watch party not detailed in the listing. If you need specifics on packaging, quantity, or Cracked Bell’s on-site hours, those details remain to be confirmed directly with Neshaminy Creek or the collaboration partner.