Thursday, March 30, 2017

Beer Event Calendar: What To Do in April 2017

March. April. Going out, coming in. Lion. Lamb. I'm not quite sure. What does seem clear is that in and around Philly, March is going out with a beer and April is coming in with both barrels loaded. All sorts of events to tickle your beer fancy. Spring is in the air, enjoy those beers.

Might be worth mentioning a very nice article written by Don Botch in the Reading Eagle earlier this month. Here's a link if you've not seen it. Always gratifying when there's an unsolicited recognition of my work through the years and the book, which by the way saw a nice little uptick in sales as a result. Plus, at least one new signing event coming in May. More about that later.

If you somehow have still not seen the book, check it out over at my publisher's site. Or to buy, send a note to me, ping Amazon.com, or drop by your local bookstore such as Barnes & Noble.

As always, if I'm missing any that you feel should be on here, let me know.


$20 and under, down to and including FREE...Pay As You Go (PAYG) also included here

Philadelphia
Sat. 4/1; 2 p.m.-10 p.m. — Grand Opening at Wissahickon Brewing Company in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Sat. 4/1; All day — Seasons In The Abyss at Pub On Passyunk East (P.O.P.E.) in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Mon. 4/3; 6 p.m.-8 p.m. — Bottle Shop Happy Hour at Local 44 in Philadelphia, Pa. [$Free]
Tue. 4/4; All day — Quad Day at Grey Lodge Pub in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Tue. 4/4; 6 p.m.-8 p.m. — Bottle Shop Happy Hour at Local 44 in Philadelphia, Pa. [$Free]
Tue. 4/4; 5 p.m. — Tuesday Tapping at Lucky's Last Chance (Manayunk) in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Thu. 4/6; 3 p.m. — Exclusive Beer Launch: Sly Fox Chest Bockwell at Barcade in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Thu. 4/6; 7 p.m.-10 p.m. — New Beer's Eve at Jerry's Bar in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Thu. 4/6; 7 p.m.-10 p.m. — Pint Night at Revolution House in Philadelphia, Pa. [$20]
Fri. 4/7; 5 p.m.-7 p.m. — Owl's Brew Tasting at Beer Love in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Fri. 4/7; 3 p.m.-6 p.m. — Free Tasting at Bell Beverage in Philadelphia, Pa. [$Free]
Fri. 4/7; 6 p.m.-10 p.m. — First Friday at Yards Brewing Company in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Sat. 4/8; All day — Saison Day 2017 at City Tap House-Logan in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Sat. 4/8; 12 p.m. — Meet & Greet with Youichi of Hitachino Nest at Monk's Café in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Sat. 4/8; 12 p.m.-3 p.m. — Caturday at Philadelphia Brewing Company in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Sat. 4/8; 12 p.m.-7 p.m. — Tappin' The Trucks Brews n' Bites Block Party at Tap Room On 19th in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Sat. 4/8 & Sun. 4/9; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. — Unibroue Beer Brunch at El Camino Real in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Sun. 4/9; 12 p.m.-3 p.m. — Hoppin' Brunch at City Tap House-Logan in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Mon. 4/10; 6 p.m.-8 p.m. — Bottle Shop Happy Hour at Local 44 in Philadelphia, Pa. [$Free]
Tue. 4/11; 6 p.m.-9 p.m. — Pint Night at Birra in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Tue. 4/11; 5 p.m. — Tuesday Tapping at Lucky's Last Chance (Manayunk) in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Wed. 4/12; 5 p.m.-10 p.m. — Firestone Walker Release of Fortem (Leo V Ursus) at Kite & Key in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Fri. 4/14; 3 p.m.-6 p.m. — Free Tasting at Bell Beverage in Philadelphia, Pa. [$Free]
Fri. 4/14; 5 p.m. — Friday Sixtel at Grey Lodge Pub in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Mon. 4/17; 6 p.m.-8 p.m. — Bottle Shop Happy Hour at Local 44 in Philadelphia, Pa. [$Free]
Tue. 4/18; 6 p.m.-8 p.m. — Bottle Shop Happy Hour at Local 44 in Philadelphia, Pa. [$Free]
Tue. 4/18; 5 p.m. — Tuesday Tapping at Lucky's Last Chance (Manayunk) in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Wed. 4/19; 5 p.m. — Beer School at Local 44 in Philadelphia, Pa. [$Free]
Fri. 4/21; 5 p.m.-7 p.m. — Stone Tasting at Beer Love in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Fri. 4/21; 3 p.m.-6 p.m. — Free Tasting at Bell Beverage in Philadelphia, Pa. [$Free]
Fri. 4/21; 6 p.m.-9 p.m. — Magic Hat Wee Heavy Champ Launch Party/Delaware Estuary Benefit at Grey Lodge Pub in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Fri. 4/21; 5 p.m.-7 p.m. — Arbrew Day at Frankford Hall, London Grill, The Grey Lodge Pub, Garage Passyunk, and Goat Hollow in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Sat. 4/22; 2 p.m. — Dogfish Head & Crosley Cruiser at Johnny Brenda's in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Sat. 4/22; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. — Craft Beer Express at ten quality beer bars around the city in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Sat. 4/22; 12 p.m.-8 p.m. — Raise One For The Ladies at Devil's Den in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Mon. 4/24; 6 p.m.-8 p.m. — Bottle Shop Happy Hour at Local 44 in Philadelphia, Pa. [$Free]
Thu. 4/27; All day — Dining Out For Life at Good Dog Bar in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Fri. 4/28; 3 p.m.-6 p.m. — Free Tasting at Bell Beverage in Philadelphia, Pa. [$Free]
Fri. 4/28; 5 p.m. — Friday Sixtel at Grey Lodge Pub in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Fri. 4/28; 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. — Final-ly Friday Beer Tasting at Trolley Car Diner in Philadelphia, Pa. [$Free]
Sat. 4/29; 6 p.m.-11 p.m. — Stiftungsfest at Cannstatter Volkfest Verein in Philadelphia, Pa. [$10-$12]

after April in Philadelphia
Sat. 5/6; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. — Maifest Festival at Brauhaus Schmitz in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Sat. 5/13; 2 p.m.-4 p.m. — Home Brew Competition at Dawson Street Pub in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Sat. 5/13; 2 p.m.-8 p.m. — IPA Block Party at Hawthornes Beer Café in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]


Philadelphia's close suburbs (within 20 mile radius of Philadelphia)
Sat. 4/1; All day — 3rd Anniversary Party at Conshohocken Brewing Company in Conshohocken, Pa. [$PAYG]
Sat. 4/1; 12 p.m.-10 p.m. — Fools' Firkin 5th Anniversary at Naked Brewing Company in Huntingdon Valley, Pa. [$PAYG]
Wed. 4/5; 5 p.m.-9 p.m. — Real Boy 2XIPA Beer Release at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Media, Pa. [$PAYG]
Wed. 4/5; 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. — Epic Brewery Draft Event at Capone's in Norristown, Pa. [$PAYG]
Thu. 4/6; 4 p.m.-6 p.m. — Evolution Night at Pinocchio's in Media, Pa. [$PAYG]
Sat. 4/8; 12 p.m.-8 p.m. — Rye Whiskey Porter Bottle Release at Spellbound Brewing Company in Mount Holly, NJ [$PAYG]
Sat. 4/15; 12 p.m.-8 p.m. — Easter Firkins at Spellbound Brewing Company in Mount Holly, NJ [$PAYG]
Sun. 4/16; 8 a.m. — Hoppy & Sweet Easter Brunch at Iron Abbey in Horsham, Pa. [$PAYG]
Thu. 4/20; 6 p.m.-8 p.m. — Conshohocken Night at Pinocchio's in Media, Pa. [$PAYG]
Sat. 4/22; 3 p.m.-8 p.m. — Rhythm & Brews at along Station Avenue in Haddon Heights, NJ [$PAYG]
Sat. 4/29; 12 p.m.-8 p.m. — Cake-Over & Craft Bazaar at Forgotten Boardwalk Brewing Company in Cherry Hill, NJ [$PAYG]
Sat. 4/29; 12 p.m.-8 p.m. — Peach IPA Can Release at Spellbound Brewing Company in Mount Holly, NJ [$PAYG]
Sun. 4/30; All day — 5th Anniversary Party at Forest & Main in Ambler, Pa. [$PAYG]

after April in Philadelphia's close suburbs
Thu. 5/4; 6 p.m.-8 p.m. — May the 4th be with you at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Maple Shade, NJ [$PAYG]


Greater Philadelphia Metro / Eastern Pennsylvania / Other (beyond 20 mile radius of Philadelphia)
Sat. 4/1; 12 a.m. — Founders KBS Pennsylvania Exclusive Release at World Of Beer in Exton, Pa. [$PAYG]
Sat. 4/1; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. — Grand Opening at Locust Lane Craft Brewery in Malvern, Pa. [$PAYG]
Sat. 4/1; 12 p.m.-3 p.m. — 2nd Anniversary at Cox Brewing Company in Elizabethtown, Pa. [$PAYG]
Tue. 4/4; 5 p.m. — Tap Takeover at Sawmill Bar & Grill in Kennett Square, Pa. [$PAYG]
Thu. 4/6; 5 p.m.-8 p.m. — Charity Cask Night at Bethlehem Brew Works in Bethlehem, Pa. [$PAYG]
Thu. 4/6; 4 p.m.-10 p.m. — Captain Lawrence at Hunger N Thirst in Lancaster, Pa. [$PAYG]
Thu. 4/6; 6 p.m.-8 p.m. — Tröegs Tap Attack at Funck's in Leola, Pa. [$PAYG]
Thu. 4/6; 6 p.m.-8 p.m. — Bell's Tap Attack at Funck's in Palmyra, Pa. [$PAYG]
Thu. 4/6; 4 p.m. — Epic Brewing Comes To Wayne at Teresa's Next Door in Wayne, Pa. [$PAYG]
Thu. 4/6 through Thu. 4/13; All day — Sierra Nevada Tap Invasion at Federal Taphouse in Lancaster, Pa. [$PAYG]
Fri. 4/7; 5 p.m.-8 p.m. — 11th Sour Release Party at Fordham & Dominion Brewing Company in Dover, Del. [$PAYG]
Fri. 4/7; 5 p.m.-8 p.m. — Session Beer Day With Stoney Creek Homebrewers at Bistro on Bridge in Phoenixville, Pa. [$Free + $PAYG]
Fri. 4/7; 5 p.m.-10 p.m. — Taps & Tapas Event at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Phoenixville, Pa. [$15.95]
Fri. 4/7; All day — Incubus Friday at Sly Fox Brewing Company in Phoenixville, Pa. [$PAYG]
Fri. 4/7; All day — Incubus Friday at Sly Fox Brewing Company in Pottstown, Pa. [$PAYG]
Fri. 4/7; 5 p.m. — Beer Tasting at Washington House in Sellersville, Pa. [$PAYG]
Sun. 4/9; 4 p.m.-6 p.m. — 4 Authors, 4 Beers, 4 Cheeses at Kennett Brewing Company in Kennett Square, Pa. [$10]
Sun. 4/9; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. — East Coast vs. West Coast Sunday Beer Brunch at Two Stones Pub in Kennett Square, Pa. [$PAYG]
Mon. 4/10; 5 p.m.-7 p.m. — Special Monday Night Tasting at Beer Yard in Wayne, Pa. [$Free]
Wed. 4/12; 5 p.m.-9 p.m. — Cigar City Hunahpu 2017 Giveaway Exclusive at World Of Beer in Exton, Pa. [$PAYG]
Thu. 4/13; 6 p.m.-10 p.m. — Captain Lawrence & NY Style Hot Dog Pairing at Liberty Taproom in Reading, Pa. [$PAYG]
Fri. 4/14; All day — Firestone Walker Leo v. Ursus Launch at Two Stones Pub in Newark, Del. [$PAYG]
Fri. 4/14; 4 p.m.-6 p.m. — Free Samples at Goshen Beverage in West Chester, Pa. [$Free]
Fri. 4/14; All day — Firestone Walker Leo v. Ursus Launch at Two Stones Pub in Wilmington, Del. [$PAYG]
Fri. 4/14&Sat. 4/15; 5 p.m.-11 p.m. — Pairing Up For PAWS at ITV in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Sat. 4/15; All day — Easter Hopfest at Union Jack's On The Manatawny in Boyertown, Pa. [$PAYG]
Sat. 4/15; All day — Hoppy Easter at The Fridge in Lancaster, Pa. [$PAYG]
Sat. 4/15; 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. — Vintage & Vinyl — Crosley Cruiser Day at Dogfish Head Craft Brewery in Milton, Del. [$PAYG]
Sun. 4/16; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. — World of Beer Easter Egg Hunt at World Of Beer in Exton, Pa. [$PAYG]
Tue. 4/18; All day — Tax Day Beer Refund at World Of Beer in Exton, Pa. [$PAYG]
Tue. 4/18; All day — Tax Day 2017 at Two Stones Pub in Kennett Square, Pa. [$PAYG]
Tue. 4/18; All day — Tax Day Relief at Two Stones Pub in Newark, Del. [$PAYG]
Tue. 4/18; All day — Tax Day 2017 at Two Stones Pub in Wilmington, Del. [$PAYG]
Thu. 4/20; 4:20 p.m.-10 p.m. — Lagunitas Waldo's 4/20 Tap Takeover at Barley Mow Craft Beer House in West Reading, Pa. [$PAYG]
Fri. 4/21; All day — Third Friday Firkin Fest at Sly Fox Brewing Company in Phoenixville, Pa. [$PAYG]
Fri. 4/21 and Sat. 4/22; All day — SRT Spree at Sly Fox Brewing Company in Pottstown, Pa. [$PAYG]
Fri. 4/21 through Sat. 4/29; Various — Harrisburg Beer Week at Various places around Harrisburg and nearby in Harrisburg, Pa. [$PAYG]
Sat. 4/22; 8:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. — 6th Anniversary Celebration at Turkey Hill Brewing Company in Bloomsburg, Pa. [$PAYG]
Fri. 4/28; 4 p.m.-7 p.m. — 20th Anniversary Party — Party Like It's Firkin 1997 at Third State Brewing Company in Harrisburg, Pa. [$PAYG]
Sat. 4/29; 7 p.m. — Spring Fling at River Horse Brewing Company in Ewing Township, NJ [$20]
Sat. 4/29; 1 p.m.-5 p.m. — Delaware on the Deck Multi-Tap at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Wilmington, Del. [$PAYG]
Sun. 4/30; 12 p.m.-5 p.m. — MayDay 1st Anniversary Outdoor Block Party at World Of Beer in Exton, Pa. [$PAYG]
Sun. 4/30; 12 p.m.-5 p.m. — Annual Homebrew Competition at Liberty Taproom in Reading, Pa. [$Free]

after April in Greater Philadelphia Metro / Eastern Pennsylvania / Other
Thu. 5/4; 5 p.m.-8 p.m. — Charity Cask Night at Bethlehem Brew Works in Bethlehem, Pa. [$PAYG]
Thu. 5/4; 6 p.m.-11 p.m. — Stoudts Brewing 30th Anniversary Tap Takeover at Bulls Head Public House in Lititz, Pa. [$PAYG]
Fri. 5/5; 5 p.m.-11 p.m. — Cinco de Dogfish at Union Jack's On The Manatawny in Boyertown, Pa. [$PAYG]
Sat. 5/6; All day — Dual Anniversary Party at Station Taproom and The Bottle Room in Downingtown, Pa. [$PAYG]
Sun. 5/7; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. — Bock Fest & Goat Race at Sly Fox Brewing Company in Pottstown, Pa. [$PAYG]
Tue. 5/9; 5 p.m.-7 p.m. — Meet the Brewer at Dogfish Head Brewings & Eats in Rehoboth Beach, Del. [$PAYG]


Events Over $20

Philadelphia
Wed. 4/5; 6:30 p.m. — A Viking Good Time: Swedish Beers Meet Victory at Alla Spina in Philadelphia, Pa. [$39]
Fri. 4/7; 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. — Beer & Brewing 101 at Philly Beer School in Philadelphia, Pa. [$38.98]
Sat. 4/22; 1 p.m.-5 p.m. — MGK Locals Only Beer Fest at Independence Seaport Museum in Philadelphia, Pa. [$20-$45]
Sat. 4/29; 12 p.m.-5 p.m. — Manayunk Craft Beer Festival at Trapp Door in Philadelphia, Pa. [$25-$65]
Sat. 4/29 & Sun. 4/30; All day — Camping at Ommegang at Philly Loves Beer in Philadelphia, Pa. [$140]
Sun. 4/30; 1 p.m.-5 p.m. — Real Ale Invitational at Yards Brewing Company in Philadelphia, Pa. [$55-$65]

after April in Philadelphia
Sat. 5/6; 12 p.m.-5 p.m. — Greater Northeast Philadelphia Beer Fest at Cannstatter Volkfest Verein in Philadelphia, Pa. [$35-$45]


Philadelphia's close suburbs (within 20 mile radius of Philadelphia)
Tue. 4/4; 6:30 p.m. — Into The Wild Beer Dinner at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in North Wales, Pa. [$65]
Wed. 4/5; 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. — Spring Break Beer Dinner at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Ardmore, Pa. [$75]
Sat. 4/8; 12 p.m.-5 p.m. — Ardmore Beer Hall at Ardmore Music Hall in Ardmore, Pa. [$40]
Tue. 4/18; 7 p.m. — Edgy & Veggie: A Vegan Beer Dinner at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Maple Shade, NJ [$65]

after April in Philadelphia's close suburbs
Tue. 5/2; 7 p.m.-10 p.m. — Cigar & Beer Dinner featuring HiJinx at Dog and Bull in Croydon, Pa. [$55]
Sat. 5/13; 1 p.m.-5 p.m. — The Brandywine Valley Craft Brewers' Festival at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Media, Pa. [$45]


Greater Philadelphia Metro / Eastern Pennsylvania / Other (beyond 20 mile radius of Philadelphia)
Fri. 3/31 & Sat. 4/1; 8 p.m.-12 a.m.; 12 p.m.-4 p.m.; 6 p.m.-10 p.m. — A.C. Beer & Music Fest at Atlantic City Convention Center in Atlantic City, NJ [$55-$99]
Sat. 4/1; 6 p.m.-10 p.m. — Bottoms Up for Prostate Cancer Awareness at Desmond Hotel in Malvern, Pa. [$60]
Sat. 4/1; 2 p.m.-5 p.m. — Art of the Brew Fest at Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pa. [$10-$45]
Wed. 4/5; 7 p.m. — April Beer Dinner at La Cabra Brewing Company in Berwyn, Pa. [$75]
Thu. 4/6; 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. — Food and Beer Pairing Dinner at Flat Stone Tavern & Grill in Egg Harbor Township, NJ [$50]
Fri. 4/7; 5:30 p.m. — Ludlum Island Beer Dinner at Cape May Ferry Terminal in Cape May, NJ [$59]
Sat. 4/8; 6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. — Rails & Ales at Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg, Pa. [$15-$50]
Sat. 4/15; 3 p.m.-5 p.m. — Victory Brew Review at Isaac's Pickle Bar in Lancaster, Pa. [$29.95]
Sat. 4/15; 3 p.m. — Grilled Cheese and Craft Beer Tasting at World Café Live in Wilmington, Del. [$40.05]
Sat. 4/22; 3 p.m.-6 p.m. — Chocolate Festival at Allentown Brew Works in Allentown, Pa. [$30-$35]
Sat. 4/22; 1 p.m. — Beer and Bites featuring Dogfish Head at Long Bar in the Borgata in Atlantic City, NJ [$39]
Sat. 4/22; 1 p.m.-5 p.m. — PA Flavor at Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg, Pa. [$20-$75]
Sat. 4/22; 2 p.m.-6:30 p.m. — Reading Craft Beer Festival at Santander Arena in Reading, Pa. [$45-$65]
Sun. 4/23; 6:30 p.m. — The Last Supper, er... Beer Dinner at Dogfish Head Brewings & Eats in Rehoboth Beach, Del. [$65]
Mon. 4/24; 5:30 p.m. — Firestone Walker Beer & Food Pairing at Bulls Head Public House in Lititz, Pa. [$35]
Tue. 4/25; 7 p.m. — Brewers of Delaware Beer Dinner at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Wilmington, Del. [$65]
Fri. 4/28 & Sat. 4/29; 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. & 12 p.m.-4 p.m. — Electric City Craft Brew Festival at Montage Mountain Resorts in Scranton, Pa. [$29-$59]
Sat. 4/29; 4 p.m.-8 p.m. — McCoole's Beer Festival at Pizza Boy Brewing Company in Enola, Pa. [$10-$60]

after April in Greater Philadelphia Metro / Eastern Pennsylvania / Other
Sat. 5/6; 12:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. — Washington Crossing Brewfest at Washington Crossing Park in New Hope, Pa. [$45]
Sat. 5/6; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. — Yardley Beer Fest at along the bank of the Delaware River in Yardley, Pa. [$40-$75]
Sat. 5/13; 12 p.m.-4:30 p.m. — Phoenixville Beer & Wine Festival at Kimberton Fairgrounds in Phoenixville, Pa. [$10-$65]






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Friday, March 24, 2017

Locust Lane Craft Brewery is ready to open in Malvern, PA

(from left: Owners of Locust Lane Craft Brewery — Bryan Brockson, Tom Arnold, Jason Cartwright)

The gents behind Locust Lane Craft Brewery - Tom Arnold, Jason Cartwright, and Bryan Brockson - have brought their college friendship full circle by taking their former collegiate address on Locust Lane at Penn State University to their new brewery in Malvern, Pa.

I'll keep this short and allow the updated pictures that I took this week during a quick visit to speak for themselves. These guys are just about as close to schedule as they could have hoped to be and now that the brewery is up, running, and filling kegs (with special consultation from, you guessed it, Scott "The Dude" Morrison), April 1 is the date set for grand opening to the public. Regular hours in the initial weeks and months will be on Thursday through Sunday.

My hopes were high for these guys once I learned of their motto "simply crafted". Lost in the craze of the last five to ten years (or more, who's counting?!) are exactly some of the things they point to when they claim to be bringing "fresh, simple, and classic beer options to the craft brew community." No punny names, just clear style descriptions. No salacious advertising or bombastic marketing, just continuous social media updates and practicing transparency on the website (though, the grand opening is still listed as 3/24). No "imperial" this, "wild" that, etc., just an attention to classic styles (so far).

I say this without having yet tasted a drop of their liquid, so my hopes still remain high. Out in the wild, it looks to me like there might be a very leading, bleeding edge of the (craft) beer drinking world that is interested in well-made English Bitters, German Kolschs, Czech Pilsners, Irish Dry Stouts, and the like. If you study the number of entries in some of these and other similar categories at the GABF and WBC judging competitions, there are more being entered every year, likely indicating an interest at least from brewers in brewing them and, presumably, consumers therefore in drinking them. But, they certainly have not yet projected the sexyness out into the masses, which still seems obsessed with imperial/double/triple versions of any style possible or barrel-aged monster beers or wild/funky bracing sours or anything else palate-busting. Or just simply anything with the three letters I. P. and A. in it. Hey, I love many of these as much as the next adventurous guy or gal that has helped bring the industry along over the years with an appreciation for experimentation and defiance of tradition. But...

I've taken to saying the last few years that what will sustain the craft industry the longest will be the right balance of wild and crazy "innovative" beers and well-made beers that show classic styles well. At Locust Lane, right off the bat, we'll see an ESB (4.4% ABV) with all the right ingredients from Marris Otter malts to Fuggle and East Kent Goldings hops. Gosh, I love the ESB; really looking forward to this one. An Irish Stout (4.5% ABV) that can hopefully be yet another solid local replacement for Guinness to be added to the list along with the likes of Donnybrook (Victory) and O'Reilly's (Sly Fox). Pale Ale (4.8% ABV) with what sounds like a nice blend of Cascade, Simcoe, Chinook, and Citra hops. And an IPA (7.4% ABV), but of course, that brings the same hop profile as the Pale Ale along with a good dosage of Columbus, Tomahawk, and Zeus hops for that nice, solid-IPA sounding beer.

Making an appearance on tap will also be one beer from Wissahickon Brewing Company — likewise opening on April 1, on Schoolhouse Lane in the East Falls neighborhood across from Philadelphia University. In a nice turn of brewing camaraderie, Wissahickon will be serving one Locust Lane beer on opening weekend at their place as well.

Food, you ask? Opening weekend expect to see Nick's Roast Beef and The Flying Dutchman food trucks on site. I'll see you at the bar...or at one of the coveted comfy seats over in the corner.


(Five taps for opening day with more to be filled in time.)

(Beautiful live edge wood slab bar.)

(Inside to the left and....)

(....to the right.)

(Flying their favorite colors above the former Cape May Brewing brewhouse.)

(Shiny conical fermenters a must.)

(Kegs are ready for filling.)

(Come spring at Locust Lane, this door will hopefully be rolled up more often than not.)




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Thursday, March 23, 2017

Weekly Beer Event Calendar Update: March 23 - March 31

Spring thaw is here and the beer events calendar is as hot as ever. What'ya need? Chances are, they've got it for you. Cheers!

And as you review the calendar, don't forget Philly Tap Finder. They host an impressive listing of event draft lists to help better inform your beer event scheduling.

Click through here for a look at the full monthly calendar of beer events around the Philadelphia region.

Aston, Pa.
Thu. 3/23; 4 p.m.-7 p.m. — The Return Of The Russian at 2SP Brewing Company [What could be better than a night with Bob, his award winning Russian Imperial Stout, and donuts? Jes Made Bakery will be bringing 2SP beer infused donuts for purchase.  $PAYG]

Atlantic City, NJ
Fri. 3/31 & Sat. 4/1; 8 p.m.-12 a.m.; 12 p.m.-4 p.m.; 6 p.m.-10 p.m. — A.C. Beer & Music Fest at Atlantic City Convention Center [Nearly 1,000 beers made by almost 200 breweries from across the globe.  $55-$99]

Bethlehem, Pa.
Thu. 3/30; 6 p.m.-11 p.m. — Meeting Of The Malts VI at Artquest Center at SteelStacks [Panel discussion with industry leaders, beer dinner, and Pennsylvania brewpub festival.  $35-$85]

Cape May, NJ
Fri. 4/7; 5:30 p.m. — Ludlum Island Beer Dinner at Cape May Ferry Terminal [A five-course dinner with a unique menu and unique beer pairings. Brewery representatives will be on-hand to discuss the various beer styles offered.  $59]

Conshohocken, Pa.
Wed. 3/29; 5 p.m.-11 p.m. — Tröegs Annual Spring Tapping at Fingers Wings and Other Things [We love March becasue every year, our friends at Tröegs Independent Brewing come through and bring us a lot of amazing beer to share with you. This year is no different.  $PAYG]
Sat. 4/1; All day — 3rd Anniversary Party at Conshohocken Brewing Company [All day long celebration with lots of good things planned to enjoyed the occasion with all of you.  $PAYG]

Harrisburg, Pa.
Fri. 4/21 through Sat. 4/29; Various times — Harrisburg Beer Week at Various places around Harrisburg and nearby [A nine-day, multi-venue series showcasing breweries, restaurants, pubs and more through craft beer-centric events, demonstrations, and education throughout the greater Harrisburg area.  $PAYG]

Kulpsville, Pa.
Fri. 3/24; 5:30 p.m.-10 p.m. — Avery Barreled Series Takeover at CJ's Doghouse [Most of these beer are from 2015- 2016 so they will be surely tasting amazing.  $PAYG]

Maple Shade, NJ
Sat. 3/25;  1 p.m.-5 p.m. — Barrels & Bacon Multi-Tap at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant [8 bourbon and wine barrel aged beers, along with our annual celebration of Bacon Madness food features.  $PAYG]

Media, Pa.
Thu. 3/23; 6 p.m.-8 p.m. — Firestone Unfiltered Event at Pinocchio's [Leo v. Ursus.  $PAYG]

Milton, Del.
Sat. 3/25; 2 p.m. — Weekend of Compelling Ales & Whatnot at Dogfish Head Craft Brewery [We’ll be featuring those off-centered ales and rarities you’ve come to know and love, as well as boatloads of more goodies … including our Specialty Tasting sessions.  $35-$175]

Norristown, Pa.
Thu. 3/30; 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. — Wicked Weed Draft Event at Capone's [Wicked Weed's Freak of Nature DIPA, Marina, Montmar Etto (Sour), Oblivion Bourbon Sour, Bourbon Barrel French Toast, and Bourbon Barrel El Paraiso.  $PAYG]
Thu. 4/5; 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. — Epic Brewery Draft Event at Capone's [2016 Big Bad Baptist, Brainless on Peaches Sour, Kaffeina, Tart N Juicy, and Escape To Colorado IPA.  $PAYG]

North Wales, Pa.
Thu. 3/23; 5 p.m. — Backdraft Lager Beer Release at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant [Join us for the release of Backdraft Lager, brewed in collaboration with the Horsham Fire Company.  $PAYG]

Perkasie, Pa.
Sun. 3/26; 12 p.m.-8 p.m. — Sour Sunday #2 — 2017 Edition at Free Will Brewing Company [Join us as we fill ten of our tap lines with sours, saisons, and wild ales.  $PAYG]

Philadelphia, Pa.
Thu. 3/23; 7 p.m.-10 p.m. — Pint Night at Revolution House [A Victory Brewing pint glass and unlimited pints of beer to be announced.  $20]
Fri. 3/24; 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. — Two Juicy Lunch at Jose Pistola's [Come chill with us for this extremely limited release of Two Roads Two Juicy Unfiltered IPA.  $PAYG]
Fri. 3/24; 6 p.m.-9 p.m. — Weyerbacher & Dad's Hat Intersection at Grey Lodge Pub [Folks from Weyerbacher Brewery and Dad's Hat Distillery will intersect at the Grey Lodge just as their products have intersected for this Friday's Sixtel, Weyerbacher Insanity aged in Dad's Hat vermouth barrels.  $PAYG]
Fri. 3/24 through Sun. 3/26; Various session start times — Starkbierfest at Brauhaus Schmitz [Nowadays most people don’t fast anymore, but the dark beer and the beer festival has survived the times so don’t miss this “little Oktoberfest”.  $15]
Sat. 3/25; 1 p.m.-3 p.m. — Orval Day at Local 44 [Calling all devotees of Orval—worldwide!—as we gather to celebrate the first Brett beer to land on US shores. A portion of the proceeds from Orval Day will be donated to MAP International, a global health organization that provides life-saving medicines to people living in poverty.  $PAYG]
Sat. 3/25; All day — Orval Day at Monk's Café [We will be featuring several vintages of Orval throughout the day. Each Vintage has been carefully stored in our climate controlled basement & will be seeing the light of day for the very first time.  $PAYG]
Mon. 3/27; 6 p.m.-8 p.m. — Bottle Shop Happy Hour at Local 44 [Join us for brewery representative led complimentary tastings and specials on bottle selections from Victory Brewing Company.  $Free]
Tue. 3/28; 5 p.m. — Tuesday Tapping at Lucky's Last Chance (Manayunk) [Beers from SweetWater Brewing Company.  $PAYG]
Wed. 3/29; 4 p.m. — Wicked Weed Brewery at Monk's Café [We are receiving a very special shipment from Asheville, North Carolina. Once you taste these gems you will understand that they're not all red necks in NC. That legislature and governor are bat-shit crazy.  $PAYG]
Thu. 3/30; 7 p.m. — Botanicals & Barrels with Avery Brewing at World Cafe Live [Guests will receive a welcome beer upon entry and then enjoy a three-course pairing featuring the Raspberry Sour, Vanilla Bean Stout, and Tangerine Quad, alongside three offerings from our kitchen.  $60]
Fri. 3/31; 5 p.m.-11 p.m. — Friday Sixtel at Grey Lodge Pub [Heavy Seas 21st Anniversary Ale. Aged for sixty days in locally sourced, single use Sagamore Spirit rye whiskey barrels.  $PAYG]
Fri. 3/31; 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. — Final-ly Friday Beer Tasting at Trolley Car Diner [Featuring Victory Brewing Company.  $Free]
Sat. 4/1; All day — Seasons In The Abyss at Pub On Passyunk East (P.O.P.E.) [Barrel-aged and rare beers.  $PAYG]
Mon. 4/3; 6 p.m.-8 p.m. — Bottle Shop Happy Hour at Local 44 [Join us for brewery representative led complimentary tastings and specials on bottle selections from Evolution Brewing Company.  $Free]
Tue. 4/4; All day — Quad Day at Grey Lodge Pub [We will have four Belgian style Quad beers on tap (quad quads).  $PAYG]
Tue. 4/4; 6 p.m.-8 p.m. — Bottle Shop Happy Hour at Local 44 [Join us for brewery representative led complimentary tastings and specials on bottle selections from Manayunk Brewing Company.  $Free]
Tue. 4/4; 5 p.m. — Tuesday Tapping at Lucky's Last Chance (Manayunk) [Beers from Captain Lawrence Brewing Company.  $PAYG]
Thu. 4/6; 3 p.m. — Exclusive Beer Launch: Sly Fox Chest Bockwell at Barcade [The release our latest exclusive beer, the Sly Fox and Barcade collaboration Chest Bockwell, a Dunkel Bock inspired beer, brewed with chestnut flour and Bavarian malt.  $PAYG]
Fri. 4/7; 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. — Beer & Brewing 101 at Philly Beer School [This is our introduction to how beer is made, major beer styles, and brewing history.  $38.98]
Sat. 4/8; 12 p.m. — Meet & Greet with Youichi of Hitachino Nest at Monk's Café [Youichi is flying from Japan, stopping to visit with us in Philadelphia, then proceeding on to DC to join our friends at Sierra Nevada for a special announcement.  $PAYG]
Sat. 4/8; 12 p.m.-7 p.m. — Tappin' The Trucks Brews n' Bites Block Party at Tap Room On 19th [We are closing down Ritner Street to bring you a fun filled day of Brews n' Bites. We have lined up the best food trucks in the city. We have secured some awesome local breweries.  $PAYG]
Sun. 4/9; 12 p.m.-3 p.m. — Hoppin' Brunch at City Tap House–Logan [Featuring The Bickel Brothers alongside eight deliciously hoppy IPA's.  $PAYG]
Sat. 4/22; 1 p.m.-5 p.m. — MGK Locals Only Beer Fest at Independence Seaport Museum [WMGK has teamed up with Independence Seaport Museum to bring Pennsylvania and New Jersey's finest breweries into one place to celebrate the tremendous bounty of awesome brew being made in the Philadelphia area.  $20-$45]

Pottstown, Pa.
Fri. 3/31; 4 p.m.-6 p.m. — Goose Island Sampling at Frank A. Smith Beverages [Free tasting samples of beers from Goose Island.  $Free]

Reading, Pa.
Thu. 3/23; 5 p.m.-10 p.m. — 2SP & Stuffed Pretzel Pairing at Liberty Taproom [Chef Trevor has teamed up with the reps from 2SP to bring you another awesome pairing featuring great local beer and stuffed pretzels.  $PAYG]

Rehoboth Beach, Del.
Fri. 3/24; 7 p.m.-10 p.m. — Pre-WOCAAW Dinner at Chesapeake & Maine [A six-course meal paired with a specialty cocktail made with Dogfish Head Distilling Co.'s scratch-made spirits.  $85]

Shawnee on Delaware, Pa.
Fri. 3/24; 7 p.m. — ShawneeCraft Beer Pairing Dinner at Gem & Keystone Brewpub [Food paired with ShawneeCraft's Bière Blanche, Apiarius, Black IPA, Bourbon Barrel Porter, and Cream Ale.  $49]

West Chester, Pa.
Fri. 3/24; 4 p.m.-6 p.m. — Friday Night Free Tasting at Goshen Beverage [Tasting samples of beers from Southern Tier Brewing Company.  $Free]
Thu. 3/30; 4 p.m.-7 p.m. — Friday Night Free Tasting at Goshen Beverage [Tasting samples of beers from Oskar Blues.  $Free]
Wed. 3/29; 5 p.m. — Firestone Walker Happy Hour at Side Bar [A meet and great happy hour with David Walker Co-Owner of Firestone Walker. He is bringing along some very cool and limited drafts to share with you! One being released on the East Coast this night for the first time.  $PAYG]

York, Pa.
Sat. 3/25; 2 p.m.-4:45 p.m. — Sweetest Pint Downtown Beer & Chocolate Tasting Tour at Holy Hound Taproom [Seven groups make their way to seven locations and rotate through until you've reached them all. At each stop you'll enjoy a small plate chef's creation made with chocolate in some way, paired with a craft beer sample provided by a local brewery themselves.  $40]




© Bryan J. Kolesar and The Brew Lounge, 2017. All content is owned and uniquely created by Bryan J. Kolesar. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from Kolesar is strictly prohibited. Excerpts, images, and links may be used with advance permission granted and only provided that full and clear credit is given to Bryan J. Kolesar and The Brew Lounge with appropriate and specific direction to the original content. Contact Kolesar at TheBrewLounge@gmail.com



Friday, March 17, 2017

March 2017: News update, part 2

Some opening and closing news here for you in a brief update of what you might have missed in the last couple of weeks.

~ Grand opening, April 1, no joke. [link to Wissahickon Brewing's website]

~ Also opening on April, out in Chester County. [link to Locust Lane's website]

~ Disappointing news out of San Francisco. [link to SF Gate]





© Bryan J. Kolesar and The Brew Lounge, 2017. All content is owned and uniquely created by Bryan J. Kolesar. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from Kolesar is strictly prohibited. Excerpts, images, and links may be used with advance permission granted and only provided that full and clear credit is given to Bryan J. Kolesar and The Brew Lounge with appropriate and specific direction to the original content. Contact Kolesar at TheBrewLounge@gmail.com


Thursday, March 16, 2017

Weekly Beer Event Calendar Update: March 16 - March 22

You won't be seeing any green beer events on here. Just great beer and establishments looking to celebrate it like they do throughout the year.

As you review the calendar, don't forget Philly Tap Finder. They host an impressive listing of event draft lists to help better inform your beer event scheduling.

Click through here for a look at the full monthly calendar of beer events around the Philadelphia region.

Kennett Square, Pa.
Sun. 3/19; 4 p.m.-6 p.m. — 4 Authors x 4 Beers x 4 Cheeses at Kennett Brewing Company [You get a flight of beers (four 3 oz pours), samples of four delicious local cheeses, and the opportunity to hear four poets talk about their poetry.  $10]

Lancaster, Pa.
Thu. 3/16; 6 p.m.-9 p.m. — March Madness Craft Beer Bracket at Friendly Greek Bottle Shop [Sixty-four top American craft beers square off head-to head in a NCAA style bracket.  $PAYG]

Media, Pa.
Tue. 3/21; 5 p.m.-9 p.m. — Hudson Stout Beer Release at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant [$1 per pint of Hudson Stout will be donated to the Mark Hudson Scholarship Fund.  $PAYG]

Middletown, Pa.
Fri. 3/17; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. — St. Patrick's Day at Tattered Flag Brewing Company [Join us on St. Patrick's Day for a full day of festivities.  $PAYG]

Philadelphia, Pa.
Thu. 3/16 & Fri. 3/17; All day — Marzo Loco with Founders Brewing at Sancho Pistola's [We will be pouring a crazy good list of Founders favorites like their All Day IPA, 2014 Backwoods Bastard, 2015 Curmudgeon, IPA, and more.  $PAYG]
Fri. 3/17; 5 p.m.-11 p.m. — Friday Sixtel at Grey Lodge Pub [Southern Tier Imperial Ginger Beer. Fresh grated ginger and a bit of red pepper flakes add a spicy, somewhat hot flavor note.  $PAYG]
Sat. 3/18 & Sun. 3/19;  — Bone-In Brunch at Standard Tap [Wake up to wood-smoked and barrel-aged beers.  $PAYG]
Sun. 3/19; 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. — Weyerbacher Sunday Morning Brunch at Devil's Den [Enjoy Sunday Morning Stout out of Weyerbacher coffee mugs along with Brunch specials.  $PAYG]
Mon. 3/20; 6 p.m.-8 p.m. — Bottle Shop Happy Hour at Local 44 [Join us for brewery representative led complimentary tastings and specials on bottle selections from Weyerbacher Brewing Company.  $Free]
Tue. 3/21; 5 p.m. — Tuesday Tapping at Lucky's Last Chance (Manayunk) [Beers from Knee Deep Brewing Company.  $PAYG]
Wed. 3/22; 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. — Victory Beer Dinner at Brigantessa [Enjoy authentic Southern Italian dishes with local beer enthusiasts and good conversation.  $85]
Thu. 3/16 through Thu. 3/30; Various times — Founders March Madness at Tap Room On 19th [For the early rounds, the local brewery rep will be on hand. There will be a buzzer beater special, a can of All Day and a shot of Heaven Hill for $2 for 20 minutes after every game that ends within a basket.  $PAYG]

Phoenixville, Pa.
Fri. 3/17; All day — Third Friday Firkin Fest at Sly Fox Brewing Company [Celebrate St Patrick's Day at Sly Fox with our Seamus' Irish Red Ale pouring from the hand pump alongside firkins of our stalwart Chester County Bitter, and a new Pale Ale hopped exclusively with the new pungent English hop variety Jester.  $PAYG]

Pottstown, Pa.
Thursdays through 3/17; All day — St. Patrick's Day Boot Camp at Sly Fox Brewing Company [Complete 8 Boot Camp evenings and your stamped ID card will earn you 10 additional raffle tickets and a limited edition Boot Camp t-shirt when it becomes available. On St. Patrick's Day a lucky Sly Fox patron will win a trip to Ireland.  $PAYG]

Voorhees, NJ
Fri. 3/17; 5 p.m.-7 p.m. — Bandana Extravaganza Beer Release at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant [Featuring Bandana IPA, an American IPA with a delicious lemon, melon, citrus, and a subtle pine character.  $PAYG]

Wilmington, Del.
Sat. 3/18; 3 p.m. — Grilled Cheese and Craft Beer Tasting at World Café Live [We have taken two of the best things on earth and paired them together in unexpected and delicious ways. Bring your vegetarian friends, too — we can accommodate them on all pairings.  $40]




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Thursday, March 09, 2017

Weekly Beer Event Calendar Update: March 9 - March 15

The March beer calendar of events coming in like a lion. No need to beware the St. Ides of March. None of that on here. Get out there, be safe, and enjoy. Cheers!

And as you review the calendar, don't forget Philly Tap Finder. They host an impressive listing of event draft lists to help better inform your beer event scheduling.

Click through here for a look at the full monthly calendar of beer events around the Philadelphia region.

Allentown, Pa.
Sat. 3/11; 3 p.m.-7 p.m. — 2017 Cask Beer Festival at Allentown Brew Works [Numerous one-of-a-kind cask creations and craft beer from more than a dozen craft breweries. Tickets include Celtic entertainment and St. Patrick’s Day inspired food buffet.  $15-$50]

Conshohocken, Pa.
Thu. 3/9; 6 p.m. — Pliny the Younger Event at Flanigan's Boathouse [All proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to Julianna's Journey.  $PAYG]
Thu. 3/9; 5 p.m.-9 p.m. — Great Lakes Turntable Giveaway at Fingers Wings and Other Things [Drink some Great Lakes Brewing Company beer and get a ticket for a chance to win a turntable.  $PAYG]

Downingtown, Pa.
Thu. 3/9; 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. — Levante Tap Takeover at The Bottle Room [Come meet the folks from Levante brewing in West Chester and try some of their best beers.  $PAYG]
Sun. 3/12; 7 p.m.-10 p.m. — Lamb & Beer Dinner at The Bottle Room [Chef Tim will be preparing the dinner using pasture raised, grass fed lamb from Day Spring Farm paired with Tripel Karmeliet, Reissdorf Kolsch, 2012 Chimay Grand Reserve, and Levante Bullitt Train Imperial Vanilla Stout.  $85]

Ewing Township, NJ
Sat. 3/11; 1 p.m.-3 p.m. — Beer & Yoga at River Horse Brewing Company [We'll start with a 60 minute yoga class in the brewery, and follow it up with a tasting of some of the best River Horse brews. A portion of the proceeds will be benefiting Paws to Heart Rescue.  $10]

Exton, Pa.
Wed. 3/15; 6 p.m.-10 p.m. — Wings Of Victory at World Of Beer [Java Cask 2015 & 2016.  $PAYG]

Lancaster, Pa.
Sat. 3/11; 3 p.m.-5 p.m. — Lucky You Brew Review at Isaac's Pickle Bar [4-course meal featuring classic Isaac's dishes perfect for St. Paddy's Day, paired up with drafts from four of our favorite breweries.  $30]

Lititz, Pa.
Mon. 3/6-Sat. 3/11; Various times — 7th Anniversary Week at Bulls Head Public House [Each night we will have at least one featured keg and one featured bottle.  $PAYG]

Medford, NJ
Thu. 3/9; 7 p.m.-9 p.m. — Dogfish Head Beer Dinner at Ott's [A five-course meal paired with Dogfish Head's SeaQuench Ale, Saison du BUFF, Flesh & Blood, Double Dry Hopped 60 Minute, and Higher Math.  $50-$60]

Media, Pa.
Tue. 3/14; 5 p.m.-7 p.m. — Stone March Madness at Pinocchio's [Lineup of beers from Stone Brewing.  $PAYG]

Newark, Del.
Thu. 3/9; 5 p.m.-8 p.m. — King Kong Beer Release at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant [Join us in celebration of our King Kong Double IPA to coincide with the release of King Kong Skull Island.  $PAYG]

Norristown, Pa.
Sat. 3/11; 11 a.m. — Fat Heads Hop JuJu Draft Event at Capone's [Hop JuJu, Head Hunter, Sunshine Daydream, and Star Light.  $PAYG]

Philadelphia, Pa.
Thu. 3/9; 4 p.m. — Vault Brewing Tap Takeover at South Philadelphia Tap Room [We'll have have a nitro keg of the thick and luxurious Breakfast Stout, Aussie IIPA (peach, pine, super sticky), a bar top pin of cask conditioned New Zealand IPA, Dunkelweizen (excited for the Vault take on this under-appreciated style) and more. We'll have some snacks and specials. Also a few of the latest can releases from Vault.  $PAYG]
Fri. 3/10; 5 p.m.-11 p.m. — Friday Sixtel at Grey Lodge Pub [Sixpoint 5Beans. 5Beans is a huge stout made with 5 kinds of beans.  $PAYG]
Sat. 3/11; All day — Péché Mortel Day at Monk's Café [We'll be pouring an array of special, draft Péché Mortel versions in 5oz tasters.  $PAYG]
Sat. 3/11; 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. — Stout Brunch at Johnny Brenda's [We will be pouring a wide array of local stouts on draft from Dry Irish Stouts to Oyster Stouts to Russian Imperial Stouts. In addition to our regular brunch menu, we will have an tasty bill of fare including a Full Irish Breakfast, haggis, oysters, and more.  $PAYG]
Sun. 3/12; 8 p.m. — Black Carpet, Red Tie Formal Event at Varga Bar [Not sure about you, but we think Pliny the Younger is a big deal. So we are gonna have a party to prove it.  $PAYG]
Mon. 3/13; 6 p.m.-8 p.m. — Bottle Shop Happy Hour at Local 44 [Join us for brewery representative led complimentary tastings and specials on bottle selections from Philadelphia Brewing Company.  $Free]
Tue. 3/14; 5 p.m. — Tuesday Tapping at Lucky's Last Chance (Manayunk) [Beers from Devils Backbone Brewing Company.  $PAYG]
Wed. 3/15; 6 p.m.-9 p.m. — Weyerbacher Wednesday at Hop Angel Brauhaus [Buy a pint of Weyerbacher, keep the glass. Sean from Weyerbacher will have other goodies too.  $PAYG]
Mon. 3/6, Wed. 3/8, Mon. 3/13, & Wed. 3/15; 8 p.m. — March Madness: First Round at Varga Bar [We tap two kegs at the same time, first one kicked and drank advances... so it is real important to be there for the breweries you want to advance.  $PAYG]

Phoenixville, Pa.
Wednesdays through 3/17; All day — St. Patrick's Day Boot Camp at Sly Fox Brewing Company [Complete 8 Boot Camp evenings and your stamped ID card will earn you 10 additional raffle tickets and a limited edition Boot Camp t-shirt when it becomes available. On St. Patrick's Day a lucky Sly Fox patron will win a trip to Ireland.  $PAYG]

Pottstown, Pa.
Thursdays through 3/17; All day — St. Patrick's Day Boot Camp at Sly Fox Brewing Company [Complete 8 Boot Camp evenings and your stamped ID card will earn you 10 additional raffle tickets and a limited edition Boot Camp t-shirt when it becomes available. On St. Patrick's Day a lucky Sly Fox patron will win a trip to Ireland.  $PAYG]

Rehoboth Beach, Del.
Thu. 3/9; 4 p.m.-6 p.m. — Meet the Brewers — The Post at Dogfish Head Craft Brewery [As a lead up to the summer book launch, Sam has invited some of the brewers featured in the book to brew their recipes at our Rehoboth Beach brewpub.  $PAYG]

Wayne, Pa.
Sat. 3/11; 4 p.m.-6 p.m. — St. Benjamin Releases Pilsner Prosim at Teresa's Next Door [Come out and grab a pour of St. Benjamin's newest beer, Pilsner Prosim. We'll also have Cover Crop Rye IPA in firkin and Antares Saison on tap.  $PAYG]

West Chester, Pa.
Fri. 3/10; 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. — Friday Night Free Tasting at Goshen Beverage [Tasting samples of beers from New Belgium Lawrence Brewing Company.  $Free]

Wilmington, Del.
Sat. 3/11; 10 a.m.-12 p.m. — Beer & Yoga Event at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant [Yoga class taught by Iron Hill's own Tori Tilley, with beer and healthy snacks to follow.  $25]
Tue. 3/14; 4 p.m. — Stone Brewing Tap Takeover at Chelsea Tavern [We will have 5 exciting Stone beers on tap all night.  $PAYG]




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Friday, March 03, 2017

March 2017: News update, part 1

The last few news updates have been rather lengthy. Here's a more easily digestible set of news links to catch you up on the last couple weeks.

~ Excellent piece on beer and its purported "health benefits". For the record, I've never and would never endorse such a thing. It's a pleasurable beverage and relatively better than some other alcoholic drinks, but not one you drink for any health benefits. [link to Outside]

~ Obviously just a tad late to the news here with this nicely-made video out of the Harrisburg region. [link to Vimeo]

~ Love me some good analysis. This one with Westvleteren. [link to Draft Magazine]

~ I believe I covered this before but, just in case I didn't, here's more detail about what's happening in Haddonfield, NJ. [link to Philly.com]

~ Looks like another for the list next time in Pittsburgh. [link to Pittsburgh Post-Gazette]

~ Beer and politics, again, unfortunately colliding. Question I still have is how so few breweries signed on to this? Afraid of blowback? [link to Yours For Good Fermentables]

~ And now for your fun piece of beer-meets-politics news. This one is fun, I promise you. [link to Philadelphia Magazine/Foobooz]




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