The rich get richer (there's a lot here to digest, but trust me it's Friday and you're thirsty for what follows)

The Philadelphia region has always been blessed to receive distribution of great beers from around the world that often don't find many other homes away from home. The list is long but has been known to include the likes of some of the most sought-after with limited distribution including Russian River and Cantillon to name just two.

This past week has seen a trifecta of great beer hitting the southeastern Pennsylvania market. Boulevard, Captain Lawrence, and Hardywood Park Craft Brewery.

Boulevard, hailing from Kansas City, has been all around the greater Philadelphia region for the past week showcasing its twenty-five-year history and numerous award-winning beers. I previewed them prior to the week's kickoff and then gave the event at Liberty Taproom in Berks County a little "social love" with a Facebook picture that you can see over here.

A couple of nice looking events in Philly remain from a free tasting (plus a Text-to-Win raffle) this afternoon from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Bell Beverage distributors and a showcase at a relatively new spot in South Philly on Moyamensing Avenue. The Bell Beverage event features free tastings. The South Philly event is cleverly called Boulevard on the Avenue and will feature an afternoon of Boulevard beer at Moonshine during the Crafts & Drafts Festival along with food, music, games, and prizes.

In the suburbs, the Pour House in Exton is hosting an Oysters & Brews event where Boulevard will be featured and Iron Abbey in Horsham puts on a Boulevard on Horsham event from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Today also sees Boulevard lining up plenty more free tastings across the region at Wegmans Marketplaces in Collegeville, Downingtown, King of Prussia, Malvern, Montgomeryville, and Warrington.

Also landing this week in the Philadelphia market is Hardywood Park from Richmond, Va. This is a brewery I shared with you a couple of years ago after discovering them on a trip to their turf.

I described them as: "...the top of the list when anyone asks me about Richmond...".

These guys seemed to be ready for big league action right out of the gate. The people and the location demonstrated it and, most importantly, the beer quality did as well.

Seems everyone raves about the award-winning Gingerbread Stout and justly so. I could spend all night, however, with the Belgian Singel, a wonderful Belgian Blonde. Every visit of mine to the DMV (that'd be DC, MD, and Virginia) area finds me in search of their bottles to return home with.

They've got a long laundry list of beers that you just can't go wrong with and I strongly encourage you to seek them out. For those of you that love your beer barrel-aged, they've got you covered in this regard as well. Richmond has had a solid beer scene for quite some time. Hardywood Park is helping to take the region to yet another level.

I'll use another day and space to go into detail of how Richmond just scored another significant notch in its lederhosen with the announcement that Stone Brewing Co. from California will be opening an East Coast operation along the beautifully scenic James River in downtown Richmond (across from Legend).

The last big announcement involves a small (or mid-ish?) size powerhouse from Westchester County New York (Elmsford, not far from White Plains and the Tappan Zee Bridge, to be exact): Captain Lawrence Brewing Company.

After years of personally tracking down their beers in NYC and northern New Jersey, the spectacular brewery will finally be coming to Pennsylvania in a wave release of their beers throughout the next couple of quarters. For those of you that track the players in the game, rep Dan Conway has come over from Left Hand to work for Captain Lawrence spreading the liquid joy around the Philly region.

First up is the hallmark beer of theirs, Imperial IPA. But it was their Rosso e Marrone that first put owner Scott Vaccaro and his brewing crew on my map back in 2008. At the annual Belgium Comes To Cooperstown event at Brewery Ommegang, I declared it to be "...one of the more complex and very interesting with flavors of wood, wine, and Brett...A WOW! beer to be sure..."

Quickly thereafter, I came to learn more about the brewing talents at Captain Lawrence with Cuvee de Castleton, Golden Delicious, and Nor'easter. Those are just a few palate pleasers that we can look forward to seeing in some supply in the future. I'm looking forward to seeing more of their year-rounds as well, including Liquid Gold, Brown Bird, and Smoked Porter.

The rollout begins with Imperial IPA in October, the Smoked Porter in November, and the IPA in December. According to the press release "More styles, including rare and exclusive barrel-aged bottles, will enter the market in early 2015".

Hold on tightly my thirsty friends. If you've not experienced any of these beers, you're in for a treat. And, if 2015 is anything like 2014, we're in for a wild ride around the Philly parts.

Cheers!

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The Boulevard of Happy Dreams

Check another brewery off my travel list. Over the years, countless breweries from outside the northeast accompanied me aboard planes (even growlers back in those glorious days gone by of carrying clinking bottles and growlers on to a plane) or, in recent years, tucked somewhat lovingly — not to mention, carefully — into checked luggage.

Breweries not distributed in the northeast like Cigar City, Deschutes, and New Belgium, just to name a very few, have wound up in my home cooler for later enjoyment with family or friends. Captain Lawrence soon will be another. I wouldn't be surprised if someday I'll be able to add Jester King to the list.

Boulevard Brewing Company is likewise now checked off the list of breweries that I can't find on store shelves in the northeast as this coming week marks a big push by the midwestern brewery out of Kansas City and its local Philadelphia distributor, Muller Inc.

Helping to fuel the growth and distribution of Boulevard is the sale to Duvel Moortgat in 2013, bringing the brewery under the family umbrella with another U.S. brewing powerhouse, Brewery Ommegang in New York, also distributed by Muller around the Philadelphia region.

And this is a very good thing.

For years, when traveling in the south and midwest, particularly Texas, I'd keep an eye open for any beers from Boulevard. I knew that I could always count on the refreshing Unfiltered Wheat Beer (4.4% ABV) and ZŌN Witbier (also 4.4% ABV). The former is a straight-ahead, easy-drinking wheat beer described as the "best-selling craft beer in the midwest" and the latter is a lightly fruity and spicy (orange and coriander) limited summer beer that goes great with salads and shellfish. ZŌN fares well at the annual Great American Beer Festival (GABF) — which coincidentally unveils the 2014 winners tomorrow — winning two gold and two bronze medals in the last five years.

The Smokestack Series is an impressive lineup of both regular and limited beers that pay homage to interestingly diverse ingredients and flavors as well as the smokestack that looms over the brewery.

The Sixth Glass is a 10.5% Quadrupel that goes equally great with barbecue or rich chocolate desserts. Tank 7 Farmhouse Ale (8.5% Saison/Farmhouse with a citrus hop, pepper spice, and dry finish) and Saison-Brett (an 8.5% dry-hopped version of Tank 7 finished in the bottle with Brettanomyces for three months) are the two that have come home the most with me from road trips that I could not be more thrilled to see around Philly hopefully on a regular basis. I should also thank the powers-that-be for the special delivery package that allowed me to confirm that these beers are still as good as I've recalled them.

One day, I'm sure I'll make it to Kansas City and have an opportunity to visit the hundred-year-old building that founder John McDonald built his "vintage Bavarian brewhouse" inside in 1989, growing it to a 100-employee operation distributing beer in some portion of nearly thirty states and the District of Columbia. It's still a brewery with a tasting room; no pub operation, just turning out great beer to an ever widening and appreciative audience.

Here are some places around the greater Philly area where you can find Boulevard (and McDonald) and Muller showcasing the beers during the next week.

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Event descriptions from the press release:

Boulevard & BBQ in Berks
Liberty Taproom in nearby Reading, PA officially kicks off On the Boulevard with a nod to the Midwestern brewery’s roots. Kansas City-style BBQ dishes will come fast and hot out of the kitchen and Boulevard beers will take over the taps.

When: Monday, October 6, 5 p.m. until 7 p.m.

Where: Liberty Taproom, 237 Prospect Street, Exeter, PA 19606
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Industry Night with Lo Spiedo
Marc Vetri’s highly-anticipated new venture at the Philadelphia Navy Yard, Lo Spiedo, will take over Amis for one magical night. The bar will serve Boulevard draft beers and Chef Scott Calhoun will prepare a special menu for the occasion.

When: Monday, October 6, 10 p.m. until 2 a.m.

Where: Amis Trattoria, 412 South 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147
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Midwestern Hospitality with Boulevard & MTR Food Truck
The fine folks at Memphis Taproom are transforming their festive backyard into a Kansas City-style beer garden featuring BBQ Platters from Chef Jesse Kimball, served from Taproom’s famous food truck -- and tastings of Boulevard beers.

When: Tuesday, October 7, 6 p.m. until 10 p.m.
Rain date is Wednesday, October 8

Where: Memphis Taproom, 2331 East Cumberland Street, Philadelphia, PA 19125
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Boulevard on the Back Porch
The back patio at the Spinnerstown Hotel will become the hottest spot in the suburbs, pairing a special “sweet, spicy and sticky” barbecue menu with Boulevard beers for a tap takeover. This is a pay-as-you-go event.

When: Wednesday, October 8, 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.

Where: Spinnerstown Hotel, 2195 Spinnerstown Road, Spinnerstown, PA 18968
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Boulevard Backyard BBQ at Barren Hill
Head brewer Scott Morrison turns over selected taps to his new friends from Missouri in a collaborative night filled with craft brews and barbecue at Barren Hill. You can pay-as-you-go or purchase a $25 ticket ahead of the event. Featured pairings include: 80-Acre Hoppy Wheat with Baby Back Ribs; Tank 7 with Pepper Glazed Wings; Single-Wide IPA with Pulled Pork Sandwich; Pop-Up Session IPA with Slow-Cooked Smoked Brisket.

When: Wednesday, October 8, 7 p.m.

Where: Barren Hill Tavern & Brewery, 646 Germantown Pike, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
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Boulevard at The Franklin
The Culinary Pioneers over at DiBruno Brothers plan to welcome Boulevard to Philadelphia in the most delicious – and brotherly-loved -- way possible by pairing their famous Cheese & Charcuterie plates with beer samples. DiBruno’s expert cheesemongers will be on hand to help guide guests through pairing principles.

When: Thursday, October 9, 5 p.m. until 7 p.m.

Where: The Franklin, 834 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139
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Beer & BBQ at Fette Sau
Kansas City has been called the Paris of the Midwest, thanks to sweeping boulevards, pristine fountains and a carefree attitude. Embrace the spirit of Kansas City at Fette Sau! Fishtown’s best barbecue joint will be offering boxes of house-made caramel popcorn, seasoned with house rub, and tins of smoked almonds -- complimentary with the purchase of your first Boulevard beer.

When: Thursday, October 9, 7 p.m. until 9 p.m.

Where: Fette Sau, 1208 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19125
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Grilling & Chilling with Boulevard: Text-to-Win Raffle
Enter our Text-to-Win Raffle at Bell Beverage on Friday, October 10 – or enter the contest at any one of 10 participating bottle shops throughout Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs on Tuesday, October 7. You must be present to enter the Text-to-Win Raffle. You don’t need to be present to win, but the winner can expect an extra special prize if he or she is present at Bell. Drawing is scheduled promptly for 6 p.m. The Grand Prize features a deluxe Weber Grill, $100 DiBruno’s gift certificate, “House of Cheese” by Tenaya Darlington, DiBruno’s apron, Boulevard brews and some other cool swag from the brewery. Boulevard beer samples will accompany delectable Cheese & Charcuterie plates from DiBruno Brothers. See complete events listings below for more information on participating bottle shops.

When: Friday, October 10, 4 p.m. until 6 p.m.

Where: Bell Beverage, 2809 South Front Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148
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Boulevard on the Avenue
Don’t miss the marquee event of the week! Boulevard, a company that prides itself on supporting neighborhood businesses, will shut down Sigel Street, outside Moonshine Bar, for a Crafts & Drafts Festival. In keeping with the spirit of Midwestern hospitality, some of Philadelphia’s favorite artisans, like Little Baby’s Ice Cream, Elixr Coffee and Smak Parlour Fashion Truck, will be on hand to showcase and sell their wares. Boulevard beers will be flowing all day, and guests will be dancing in the streets, jiving to the lively tunes from the New Sound Brass Band, with prizes and raffles galore.

When: Saturday, October 11, 1 p.m. until 5 p.m.

Where: Moonshine Bar, 1825 East Moyamensing Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19148

Don’t Miss These Other Exciting Events:

Monday, October 6
Boulevard on Rittenhouse Square, 5-7 p.m. at Tria Taproom (Philadelphia)
Beers & BBQ in Kennett Square, 6-8 p.m. at Two Stones Pub (Chester County)
Boulevard on University City, 6-8 p.m. at Local 44 (Philadelphia)

Tuesday, October 7
Boulevard Samplings, featuring DiBruno Bros. Charcuterie & Cheese
Enter Text-to-Win Raffle at these 10 selected bottle shops:
In Philadelphia … Bottle Bar East, 5-7 p.m.; Brew, 5-7 p.m.; Craft Beer Outlet, 5-7 p.m.; Food & Friends, 5-7 p.m. — no food, beer only; Parkway Corner Deli, 5-7 p.m.
In Montgomery County … Ardmore Beer Shoppe, 5-7 p.m.; Capone’s, 5-7 p.m.
In Delaware County … Pinocchio’s, 5-7 p.m.
In Bucks County … Southampton Beer Store, 5-7 p.m.
In Berks County … Mari’s 6 Pac, 5-7 p.m.

Thursday, October 9
Boulevard on Paoli Plaza, 4-6 p.m. at TJ’s Restaurant & Drinkery (Chester County)
Boulevard on West Chester Pike, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Whole Foods Glen Mills (Delaware County)
Boulevard on Germantown Pike, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Whole Foods Plymouth Meeting (Montgomery)

Friday, October 10
Boulevard in Chester County:
Beer Sampling, Wegmans Downingtown, 3-5 p.m.
Beer Sampling, Wegmans Malvern, 3-5 p.m.
Oysters & Brews, Pour House Exton, 5-7 p.m.

Boulevard in Montgomery County:
Beer Sampling, Wegmans Collegeville, 3-5 p.m.
Beer Sampling, Wegmans King of Prussia, 3-5 p.m.
Beer Sampling, Wegmans Montgomeryville, 3-5 p.m.
Boulevard on Horsham, Iron Abbey, 7-9 p.m.

Boulevard in Bucks County:
Beer Sampling, Wegmans Warrington, 3-5 p.m.

November is a big month for Deschutes Brewery

From the city to the far flung 'burbs, Deschutes is making sure you didn't miss that they are now fully distributed in their first East Coast state — Pennsylvania. With a partnership that began this past summer with importing distributor, Muller Inc. of Philadelphia, some of the Bend, Oregon brewery's flagship beers can now be found with relative ease around the Philadelphia metropolitan region.

From November 4 through November 9, Deschutes and Muller are undertaking its own massive events calendar with Deschutes Base Camp.

If you're anything like me, this is great news. For years, a Black Butter Porter was always high on the list of must-drinks when visiting the west coast. Of course, coming home with something a bit more high-end, like an Abyss or a Dissident, was always part of the plan as well. Now, the Black Butte is available year-round in Pennsylvania as is the Chainbreaker White IPA and Mirror Pond Pale Ale.

Fun fact: Did you know that the brewery was named after the river of the same name that snakes through Bend?

Fun fact #2: Deschutes' brew pub in Bend took home two silver medals from this year's Great American Beer Festival, held just last weekend in Denver, one for its Gluten-free Beer and one for its Sage Fight Imperial IPA.

I recently took the time to sample all three, compliments of a sampler pack that showed up on my doorstep. I made the most of my recent vacation to take plenty of time to dip into all three of these and develop well-considered notes for your consumption.

Read on after the tasting notes to see what Deschutes and Muller have in store for the Philly region in November. Cheers!

Mirror Pond Pale Ale - 5.0% ABV. 40 IBU. 170 calories. Gold Medal in 2010 Great American Beer Festival competition. Available: Year-round. As nearly perfect a balance in a delightful pale ale as you'll find. Moderate in maltiness and bitterness, yet extreme in enjoyable drinkability. If you want to talk about gateways into ales, this classic pale ale could certainly be one.

Chainbreaker White IPA - 5.6% ABV. 55 IBU. 180 calories. Silver Medal in 2012 Great American Beer Festival competition. Available: Year-round. A new Deschutes beer for me and what a welcome addition. Is it an IPA? Is it a Wheat? Is it a Belgian? Can it be all of the above? Full of interesting flavors, breaking the mold of the traditional IPA with bursts of delicious and refreshing citrus aromas and flavors, but tempered with a contribution of bready yeastiness. Could drink this year-round but will be sure to have a constant stash of this on hand every summer.

Black Butte Porter - 5.2% ABV. 30 IBU. 192 calories. Bronze Medal in 2009 Great American Beer Festival competition. Available: Year-round. Here, another classic. A porter that is full of roasty and chocolatey dark malts and light hop bitter flavor, yet not heavy on the palate. A dark, session beer to drink all night, just to confound those that still believe that dark beers are too heavy.

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From the Press Release:

Deschutes Brewery Base Camp Week
November 4 through 9, 2013

Deschutes Brewery Base Camp is a celebration of Mirror Pond's easy-drinking goodness, along with many more of the brewery's passion-heavy, pioneering brews. The Deschutes Brewery team is traveling around to cities all over, providing passionate fans with a seriously fun exploration of beer. Make the trek to Base Camp. It all begins here!

You can chime in and listen to the Base Camp chatter on Twitter using #BeerBaseCamp and by following @DeschutesBeer.

Mon, 11/4, 6:30-9pm, Small Plates, Big Tastes Dinner (Side Bar & Restaurant) - $50; Five delectable small plates of mouthwatering fare paired expertly with Deschutes Mirror Pond Pale Ale, Inversion IPA, Hop Trip Fresh Hop Pale Ale, Jubelale (on Nitro), and the 25th anniversary Black Butte XXV.

Tues, 11/5, 7pm, Landmarks Beer Dinner (Monk's Café) - $65; Each dish will be paired with beers like Mirror Pond Pale Ale, Black Butte Porter, Chainbreaker White IPA, Inversion IPA, Collage, Chasin' Freshies Fresh Hop IPA, and Class of '88 Imperial Smoked Porter. Assistant Brewmaster Ben Kehs will be present to discuss each landmark course.

Tues, 11/5, 8-10pm, Beer Geek Bonanza (Hulmeville Inn) - $PAYG; Deschutes Brewery brewer Ryan Wibby will be in the house to share the intricacies of all the beers, like Mirror Pond Pale Ale, Black Butte Porter, Inversion IPA, Obsidian Stout, Armory XPA, and the limited collaboration beer Class of '88 Imperial Smoked Porter.

Wed, 11/6, 5-7pm, Beer & Cheese (The Foodery - Wash Square West) - $PAYG; Local cheese from Di Bruno Brothers and the gang from Deschutes Brewery will answer questions and chat about Mirror Pond Pale Ale, Black Butte Porter, Chainbreaker White IPA, Inversion IPA, Obsidian Stout, the Oregon breweryís winter seasonal Jubelale and Hop Trip Fresh Hop Pale Ale.

Wed, 11/6, 5-7pm, Tutored Beer & Cheese (Di Bruno Brothers) - $20; Class attendees will learn the art of cheese pairing from Di Bruno Brothers expert cheesemongers and Deschutes Breweryís beer aficionados.

Wed, 11/6, 6-8pm, Growlers in the Garden (Pinocchio's Beer Garden to Go) - $PAYG; Join brewer Ryan Wibby in the garden to chat and sample favorites like Mirror Pond Pale Ale, Chainbreaker White IPA, Inversion IPA, Obsidian Stout (nitro), winter seasonal Jubelale, Hop Trip Fresh Hop Pale Ale, and a few more rare, hard-to-find brews. The first ten visitors who grab a growler fill of Deschutes Brewery beer will get a free growler.

Wed, 11/6, 7-10pm, Hats Off To Homebrewers (Barren Hill Tavern & Brewery) - $35; Chat with brewers from all three breweries. Sip on an exclusive brew made just for the event, out of your commemorative snifter. Gather complimentary brewing supplies, including clone recipe booklets and bags of whole flower hops, to use in your next homebrew (supplies are limited). Enjoy three beer samples from each brewery, expertly paired with three gourmet tapas-style items from Chef Paul Trowbridge.

Wed, 11/6, 10pm-close, Pin-Ups and Pints (Varga Bar) - $PAYG; A "pin-up-themed" evening with Deschutes Brewery. Play some games, win a challenge and have a tasty pint of Mirror Pond Pale Ale, Chainbreaker White IPA or Hop Trip Fresh Hop Pale Ale, all for chances to win tickets to the brewery's marquis event "Beer-lesque: Tastings and Tassels" Friday night at Urban Saloon.

Thurs, 11/7, 2-4pm, Beer & Cheese (The Foodery - Northern Liberties) - $PAYG; The gang from Deschutes Brewery will answer questions and chat about Mirror Pond Pale Ale, Black Butte Porter, Chainbreaker White IPA, Inversion IPA, Obsidian Stout, the Oregon breweryís winter seasonal Jubelale and Hop Trip Fresh Hop Pale Ale.

Thurs, 11/7, 4-6pm, Keg Kicker Happy Hour (TJs Restaurant & Drinkery) - $PAYG; Cracking open kegs of beer like Mirror Pond Pale Ale, Black Butte Porter, Inversion IPA, Jubelale, Obsidian Stout (Nitro), and Black Butte XXV is guaranteed to quench everyoneís thirst. To top it all off, an appetizer item will be paired with each beer and samples of the Class of í88 Imperial Smoked Porter will be floating around.

Thurs, 11/7, 5-9pm, Phila-Gonia: East Meets West (London Grill) - $15-$65; The Deschutes Brewery crew will be in the house once again sharing pints of beers like Black Butte Porter, Chainbreaker White IPA, Jubelale, Chasin' Freshies Fresh Hop IPA. Rare beers like Collage and Black Butte XXIV (the ONLY keg in all of PA) are part of The Stoic multi-course dinner only. Live blues music by the Carol Moog Band.

Thurs, 11/7, 8-11pm, Outta Line with Deschutes Brewery (Blue Dog Family Tavern- Chalfont) - $PAYG; Live music with local favorites Outta Line will be matched up with some great beer. Beers include Mirror Pond Pale Ale, Black Butte Porter, Chainbreaker White IPA, Jubelale and Hop Trip Fresh Hop Pale Ale. We'll have rare bottles of The Abyss 2012 on hand, as well, winner of the European Beer Star Gold Medal for Imperial Stout.

Fri, 11/8, noon-3pm, Brewer's Luncheon (Jose Pistola's) - $PAYG; Chat with Deschutes Brewery Assistant Brewmaster Ben Kehs and brewer Ryan Wibby about the fantastic beers sampled with a paired luncheon menu. Beers could include Mirror Pond Pale Ale, Black Butte Porter, Chainbreaker White IPA, Inversion IPA, and more. Bottles of the brewery's Black Butte XXV will be available too.

Fri, 11/8, noon-2pm, Brewer's Luncheon (Iron Abbey) - $PAYG; Chat with Deschutes Brewery Assistant Brewmaster Ben Kehs and brewer Ryan Wibby about the fantastic beers sampled with a paired luncheon menu. Beers could include Mirror Pond Pale Ale, Black Butte Porter, Chainbreaker White IPA, Inversion IPA, and more. Bottles of the brewery's Black Butte XXV will be available too.

Fri, 11/8, 5-7pm, Beer & Cheese (The Corner Foodery - Rittenhouse Sq) - $PAYG; The gang from Deschutes Brewery will answer questions and chat about Mirror Pond Pale Ale, Black Butte Porter, Chainbreaker White IPA, Inversion IPA, Obsidian Stout, the Oregon brewery's winter seasonal Jubelale and Hop Trip Fresh Hop Pale Ale.

Fri, 11/8, 5-7pm, Beer & Cheese (The Foodery - Roxborough) - $PAYG; The gang from Deschutes Brewery will answer questions and chat about Mirror Pond Pale Ale, Black Butte Porter, Chainbreaker White IPA, Inversion IPA, Obsidian Stout, the Oregon brewery's winter seasonal Jubelale and Hop Trip Fresh Hop Pale Ale.

Fri, 11/8, 8pm, Beer-lesque: Tastings & Tassels (Urban Saloon) - $5 cover plus $PAYG; An evening full of craft beer-coupled with Naughty Pierre, solo star Fannie Spankings, and the lovely ladies from the Peekaboo Revue. The ladies will feature a Deschutes Brewery beer in each of their burlesque and variety stage acts. Beers will include Mirror Pond Pale Ale, Black Butte Porter, Chainbreaker White IPA, Jubelale, and Chasin' Freshies Fresh Hop IPA. A special "guest" beer will also make an appearance for sampling during intermission.

Sat, 11/9, 1-4pm, DB Day: Pints, Pairings & Prizes (Railroad Street Bar and Grill) - $PAYG; It's the much-anticipated annual Beer Meister giveaway, featuring custom artwork by Integrity Tattoo and presented in partnership with Valor Men's Grooming. There will be no less than 10 beers from Deschutes Brewery to sample, paired with Railroad Street Bar & Grill's famous grilled cheese sandwiches and a chat with brewer Ryan Wibby. Free growlers to the first 20 people to fill a growler full of Deschutes Brewery beer and special raffle prizes will be handed out all afternoon.

Sat, 11/9, all day long, Craft Beer Express: From Around the Bend, Oregon (Pub On Passyunk East - POPE) - $PAYG; What better way to celebrate Deschutes Brewery's final day in Philly than with a tap takeover with Assistant Brewmaster Ben Kehs at the Pub On Passyunk East.

Meet, Greet, and Sample Events
Grab a quick getaway and try some tasty beers from Oregon's Deschutes Brewery. Sample brews like Mirror Pond Pale Ale, Black Butte Porter, winter seasonal Jubelale, and more. Join the crew all week at any of the following times and locations:

Mon, 11/4, 4-6pm, Mari's 6 Pac 'n' Mor, 835 Hiesters Ln., Reading
Mon, 11/4, 6-9pm, Union Jack's Pub - Glenside, 2750 Limekiln Pike, Glenside
Tues, 11/5, 4-6pm, The Beer Shoppe, 46 Greenfield Ave., Ardmore
Tues, 11/5, 5-7pm, The Beer Store, 488 2nd Street Pike, Southampton
Thurs, 11/7, 5-7pm, Whole Foods - Glen Mills, 475 Wilmington West Chester Pike, Glen Mills
Thurs, 11/7, 6-8pm, Whole Foods - Plymouth Meeting, 500 W Germantown Pike #1500
Fri, 11/8, 3-6pm, Capone's, 224 W Germantown Pike, Norristown
Sat, 11/9, noon-3pm, Wegmans, Collegeville, 600 Commerce Drive, Collegeville
Sat, 11/9, noon-3pm, Wegmans, Warrington, 1405 Main St., Warrington
Sat, 11/9, 3:30-6:30pm, Wegmans, King of Prussia, One Village Drive, King of Prussia
Sat, 11/9, 3:30-6:30pm, Wegmans, Malvern, 50 Foundry Way, Malvern
Sat, 11/9, 3:30-6:30pm, Wegmans, Downingtown, 1056 East Lancaster Ave., Downingtown