Thursday, April 18, 2013

Weekly Beer Calendar Update: April 18 - April 24

The beer events calendar around the Philadelphia region seems to have slightly higher than average number of food-based events this coming week. So that calls for both a Cheers and a Bon appétit!

Check out the entire April 2013 calendar over here. If I'm missing any that you feel should be on here, don't hesitate to let me know.


Events with Tap Lists via PhillyTapFinder.com
@Memphis Taproom, Philadelphia, Pa.--- Sat. 4/20 - Five Year Anniversary (12 p.m.; $PAYG for a special event draft list brought to you by PhillyTapFinder.com)

@The Institute, Philadelphia, Pa.--- Sat. 4/20 - Down South with Southern Tier (2 p.m.-8 p.m.; $PAYG for a special event draft list brought to you by PhillyTapFinder.com)


Brewery Promos and Samplings
@Beer Yard, Wayne, Pa.--- Fri. 4/19 - Friday Night Sampling (5 p.m.-7 p.m.; $Free tasting samples of beers from Anchor Brewing.)

@Bell Beverage, Philadelphia, Pa.--- Fri. 4/19 - Friday Night Sampling (4 p.m.-6 p.m.; $Free tasting samples of Tröegs' beers.)

@Capone's, Norristown, Pa.--- Thu. 4/18 - Keep the Pint Glass (6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.; $PAYG to hang out with Joanne from Smuttynose and their beers including a limited tapping of Paradox IPA.)
@Capone's, Norristown, Pa.--- Sat. 4/20 - Keep the Pint Glass (12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.; $PAYG to try some Otter Creek, Wolaver's, The Shed, and Long Trail brews.)

@Exton Beverage, Exton, Pa.--- Fri. 4/19 - Friday Night Sampling (4 p.m.-6 p.m.; $Free tasting samples of Deschutes beers.)

@Iron Hill, West Chester, Pa.--- Fri. 4/19 - Black Hops Now (5 p.m.-10 p.m.; $PAYG for our Black IPA (cask-conditioned, too) release party with guest beers 21st Amendment Back in Black IPA and Heavy Seas Black Cannon.)

@Sly Fox, Phoenixville, Pa.--- Fri. 4/19 - Third Friday Firkin Fest (11:30 a.m.; $PAYG for three hand-pumped cask-conditioned beers.)

@The Bottle Shop, Philadelphia, Pa.--- Thu. 4/18 - Thursday Beer Sampling (6 p.m.-8 p.m.; $Free tasting samples of Full Sail's year round brews and seasonals.)

@The Greek's Next Door, Narberth, Pa.--- Fri. 4/19 - Friday Night Beer Tasting (5 p.m.-7 p.m.; $Free tasting samples of Philadelphia Brewing's beers.)


"Takeovers", Debuts, Festivals, and other noteworthy events
@30th Street Station, Philadelphia, Pa.--- Thu. 4/18 & Fri. 4/19 - The Porch Beer Garden (3 p.m.-8 p.m.; $PAYG to experience the outdoor Beer Garden at The Porch at 30th Street Station. Bridgewater’s Pub will offer German and craft beers. Enjoy the fresh air and live music, all while taking in the sights and sounds of the second busiest train station in America.)

@Dock Street, Philadelphia, Pa.--- Sat. 4/20 - Bottles Galore ($PAYG for Black IPA, Abt 8, Abt 12, Born Again Tripel, Devil's Double IPA, Prince Myshkin R.I.S., and Sexy Beast Chocolate Stout. Possible tentative appearance by Dock Street/Monk's/Home Sweet Home Brew's collaboration Trappist IPA.)

@Grey Lodge Pub, Philadelphia, Pa.--- Sun. 4/21 - Philly Tech Week: Zapping Aliens and Saving the Universe, While Drinking a Beer (6 p.m.-9 p.m.; $PAYG for a night of old and new school video games, cause we roll both old and new school. To complete the geekiness, we'll have techno music on the juke and maybe some eight bit tunes too. This will be a lot of fun. Join us and help save the universe.)

@Old Eagle Tavern, Philadelphia, Pa.--- Mon. 4/1-Tue. 4/30 - Brewery Of The Month ($PAYG for specials on Tröegs beers throughout the month.)
@Old Eagle Tavern, Philadelphia, Pa.--- Thu. 4/18 - Tröegs Night ($PAYG for an evening of fun 'n' games with Tröegs beer specials.)

@Scranton Cultural Center, Scranton, Pa.--- Sun. 4/21 - Electric City Brew Fest (12 p.m.-5 p.m.; $37-$67 for homebrewing demonstrations, food pairing discussions, craft brew info sessions, entertainment, and more.)

@Station Taproom, Downingtown, Pa.--- Sat. 4/20 - 3rd Anniversary Party (12 p.m.; $PAYG for a 3rd Anniversary Ale Brewed By Tired Hands and many other beers of superstar status befitting an anniversary party.)

@Teresa's Next Door, Wayne, Pa.--- Tue. 4/23 - Tasty Tuesday: Brouwerij Van Eecke ($PAYG as Danny from one of the greatest Belgian breweries is coming to visit us. They are the makers of Watou Blonde, Poperings Hommel Bier, Leroy Christmas, and many more. This will be a very special day here in the 'burbs, loaded with lots of VIPs. You’ll see, it’ll be insane.)


Food and Beer events
@City Tap House, Philadelphia, Pa.--- Sat. 4/20 - Beer-B-Q (12 p.m.-4 p.m.; $20 for an all-you-can-eat BBQ, great beer from Brooklyn, live Grateful Dead cover band Estimated Profit, and cocktail specials all afternoon at the annual patio kickoff and Pig Roast.)

@Iron Abbey, Horsham, Pa.--- Wed. 4/24 - Left Hand Beer Dinner (7 p.m.; $70 for a five-course meal served with Polestar Pilsner, Sawtooth Ale, Fade To Black, Twin Sisters, and Milk Stout Nitro.)

@Iron Hill, North Wales, Pa.--- Wed. 4/24 - Beer & Chocolate Perfect Pairing (6 p.m.-8 p.m.; $35 for six chocolates concoctions served with Abbey Dubbel, North Wales Pale Ale, Hoppy Frogger IPA, Black Cherry Stout, Señor Chocolatoro, and Russian Imperial Stout.)

@Nectar, Berwyn, Pa.--- Wed. 4/24 - Chester County Farm & Victory Brewing Dinner (6:30 p.m.; $85 for a five-course meal served with Headwaters Pale Ale, Wry Expression, Braumeister Tettnang Pils, Red Thunder, and V-12.)

@Union Transfer, Philadelphia, Pa.--- Tue. 4/23 - Hop Chef Tour Kickoff (7 p.m.; $53.30 as six of Philadelphia’s hottest young chefs will each create one dish showcasing their imaginative beer and food pairing skills with Ommegang ales that will be served to a panel of judges, and to all attendees, to taste and score. As it all goes down, great beer will partner with great food to help out two great causes: Groundswell and Mural Arts Program.)

@Victory Brewing Company, Downingtown, Pa.--- Thu. 4/18 - Victory Cooks Showdown (6 p.m.-8 p.m.; $PAYG to cheer on Victory’s talented employees as they battle each other in our Cook’s Showdown. One back of house Chef and one Sous Chef will battle it out to become the Victorious Chef Team and have their names immortalized on the Golden Meat Grinder. This is the finale and will feature the winning teams from each of the previous three battles to decide once and for all who is the champion.)
@Victory Brewing Company, Downingtown, Pa.--- Mon. 4/22 - Earth Day Dinner (12 p.m.-4 p.m.; $65 for a five-course meal in conjunction with Yellow Springs Farm served with Swing Session Saison, White Monkey, NATO IPA, St. Boisterous Hellerbock, and Mad King’s Weiss.)

@World Café Live, Wilmington, Del.--- Mon. 4/22 - Grilled Cheese and Craft Beer Tasting (6 p.m.; $38 for two of the best things on earth paired together – Grilled Cheese and Craft Beer from Dogfish Head and Allagash. Bring your vegetarian friends, too – we can accommodate them on all pairings.)


It's Earth Day and a few are doing something about it
@Grey Lodge Pub, Philadelphia, Pa.--- Fri. 4/19 - Earth Day with Long Trail (6 p.m.-9 p.m.; $PAYG to celebrate Earth Day with us and Long Trail's Double IPA, Double Bag, and Pollenator. Buy a pint of Long Trail, keep the glass, plus get a seedling (or something) to plant.)

@Hop Angel Brauhaus, Philadelphia, Pa.--- Thu. 4/18 - Earth Day with Long Trail (7 p.m.; $PAYG with details to follow.)

@The Bottle Shop, Philadelphia, Pa.--- Sun. 4/21 - Earth Day with Long Trail (5 p.m.-7 p.m.; $Free tasting samples of seasonal brews by Long Trail and Earth-friendly giveaways.)




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