[2] Carol Stoudt's husband Ed opened the Kountry Kitchen, which specialized in Pennsylvania Dutch food, in October 1962.
After a few years, he converted the business to The Black Angus, specializing in prime cuts of beef, and concurrently opened the space to antique dealers in 1971.
[2][7] She founded Stoudts Brewing Company in 1987 on the grounds of Black Angus Restaurant and Pub and was the sole proprietor.
[8] The brewery meant adding a 30-barrel brewhouse to an already thriving business; an on-premise bakery and cheesemaking facility would follow.
[9] "Stoudt’s beers are made solely with spring water and the finest barley, hops and brewers yeast, to provide an all-natural product with no preservatives and are brewed in accordance with the Bavarian Purity Law of 1516.
Every Pennsylvania brewer can find her persistence, dedication, talent, and longevity inspiring.”[6] Stoudt retired in spring 2020 and ceased brewing operations at her namesake brewery.