And, just like that, we're back to school. Time to lament where the summer went, how the kids got another year older, and how time just generally flies too quickly. Luckily you've got this here lil beer calendar to soothe your mental anguish.
Sales of my new book Beer Lover's Mid-Atlantic is continue to hum along quite nicely. You'll see below how I'm participating in the annual Beer Yard, Tröegs, and Teresa's Next Door fundraiser for the DelCo SPCA on September 5. Stop by and enjoy some food, beer, charity, and if you don't take home a dog or cat, at least you might buy one of my books. Perfect for back-to-school learning!
For now, head on over to the publisher's website where you can find a series of links to online sites, such as Amazon, where you can find the book for sale. Brick-and-mortar stores, too, have begun carrying the book so look for it at your local Barnes & Noble, for example.
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
Tue. 9/1 - Tuesday Tapping (Bella Vista) at Lucky's Last Chance in Philadelphia, Pa. (8 p.m.-11 p.m.; $PAYG)
Wed. 9/2 - East Coast vs. West Coast Punk Rock Brew Tour at Barcade in Philadelphia, Pa. (4 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 9/3 - Clydesdales at Bishop's Collar in Philadelphia, Pa. ($PAYG)
Sun. 9/6 - Inaugural West Philly Classic "Big Wave" Surfing Competition at City Tap House (University City) in Philadelphia, Pa. (11 a.m.; $PAYG)
Tue. 9/8 - Tuesday Tapping (New Belgium) at Lucky's Last Chance in Philadelphia, Pa. (8 p.m.-11 p.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 9/11 - First Friday (Captain Lawrence) at Bottle Bar East in Philadelphia, Pa. (6 p.m.-8 p.m.; $PAYG)
Sat. 9/12 - Wild In The Streets at Khyber Pass Pub in Philadelphia, Pa. (11 a.m.; $PAYG)
Sat. 9/12 - Packin’ Pumpkin Multi-Tap at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Philadelphia, Pa. (12 p.m.-4 p.m.; $PAYG)
Sat. 9/12 - Pils Picnic at Johnny Brenda's in Philadelphia, Pa. (12 p.m.; $PAYG)
Mon. 9/14 - Bottle Shop Happy Hour (Lagunitas) at Local 44 Bottle Shop in Philadelphia, Pa. (6 p.m.-8 p.m.; $Free)
Mon. 9/14 through Sun. 9/20 - Oktoberfest 2015 at Brauhaus Schmitz in Philadelphia, Pa. (See website for a full list of details)
Tue. 9/15 - Grand Opening at Coeur in Philadelphia, Pa. (5 p.m.; $PAYG)
Tue. 9/15 - Tuesday Tapping (Victory) at Lucky's Last Chance in Philadelphia, Pa. (8 p.m.-11 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 9/17 - Pop-Up Beer Garden at Mayfair Night Market at Cottman/Frankford in Philadelphia, Pa. (5 p.m.-9 p.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 9/18 - First Friday (Two Roads) at Bottle Bar East in Philadelphia, Pa. (6 p.m.-8 p.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 9/18 - Firestone Walker Lego Fire Walk at Grey Lodge Pub in Philadelphia, Pa. (6 p.m.-9 p.m.; $PAYG)
Sat. 9/19 - Cantillon Zwanze Day at Monk's Cafe in Philadelphia, Pa. (11:30 a.m.; $PAYG)
Mon. 9/21 - Bottle Shop Happy Hour (Summit) at Local 44 Bottle Shop in Philadelphia, Pa. (6 p.m.-8 p.m.; $Free)
Tue. 9/22 - End Of Summer Big Beer Event at Bottle Bar East in Philadelphia, Pa. (7 p.m.; $PAYG)
Tue. 9/22 - Tuesday Tapping (Two Brothers) at Lucky's Last Chance in Philadelphia, Pa. (8 p.m.-11 p.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 9/25 - Get Your Picture Taken With the Pope at Grey Lodge Pub in Philadelphia, Pa. (6 p.m.-10 p.m.; $PAYG)
Sun. 9/27 - Pope-pourri at Monk's Cafe in Philadelphia, Pa. (11:30 a.m.; $PAYG)
Mon. 9/28 - Bottle Shop Happy Hour (Stoudts) at Local 44 Bottle Shop in Philadelphia, Pa. (6 p.m.-8 p.m.; $Free)
Philadelphia's close suburbs (within 20 mile radius of Philadelphia)
Tue. 9/1 - New Belgium Tapping at Iron Abbey in Horsham, Pa. (8 p.m.-11 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 9/3 - Otter Creek Tap Takeover at Pour House in Westmont, NJ (5 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 9/3 - Yards Promo Night at Pinocchio's in Media, Pa. (6 p.m.-8 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 9/3 - New Belgium Brewing Launch Party at Flanigan's Boathouse in Conshohocken, Pa. (6 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 9/3 - Port Brewing and Lost Abbey at Teresa's Next Door in Wayne, Pa. ($PAYG)
Fri. 9/4 - New Belgium Promo Night at Pinocchio's in Media, Pa. (8 p.m.-10 p.m.; $PAYG)
Sat. 9/5 - Beer Yard/Tröegs Brewing/Teresa's Annual Delco SPCA Fundraiser at Beer Yard in Wayne, Pa. (1 p.m.-4 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 9/10 - Straub Promo Night at Pinocchio's in Media, Pa. (5 p.m.-7 p.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 9/11 - Flying Fish Tasting at The Beer Shoppe in Ardmore, Pa. (6 p.m.-8 p.m.; $PAYG)
Sat. 9/12 - Welcome, Great Pumpkin! at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Maple Shade, NJ (1 p.m.-5 p.m.; $PAYG)
Sat. 9/12 - Out of Our Gourds Multi-Tap at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Wilmington, Del. (1 p.m.-5 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 9/17 - Tröegs & Firestone Walker Night at Pinocchio's in Media, Pa. (6 p.m.-8 p.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 9/18 - Weyerbacher Tasting at The Beer Shoppe in Ardmore, Pa. (6 p.m.-8 p.m.; $PAYG)
Sat. 9/19 - Pumpkin Pint Night Mutli-Tap at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Ardmore, Pa. (1 p.m.; $PAYG)
Sat. 9/19 - Piraat Day at Teresa's Next Door in Wayne, Pa. ($PAYG)
Fri. 9/25 through Sun. 9/27 - Oktoberfest Weekend at Iron Abbey in Horsham, Pa. (5 p.m.-11 p.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 9/25 through Sun. 9/27 - Teresa’s does some Germans at Teresa's Next Door in Wayne, Pa. ($PAYG)
Greater Philadelphia Metro / Eastern Pennsylvania / Other (beyond 20 mile radius of Philadelphia)
Wed. 9/2 - New Belgium at The Pour House in Exton, Pa. (5 p.m.-7 p.m.; $PAYG)
Wed. 9/2 - Beer Tasting at Good Ta Go in Chambersburg, Pa. (5 p.m.-7 p.m.; $PAYG)
Wed. 9/2 - Brewer's Choice For Charity at Allentown Brew Works in Allentown, Pa. (5 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 9/3 - Charity Cask Night at Bethlehem Brew Works in Bethlehem, Pa. (5 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 9/3 - Helltown Tap Invasion at Hunger N Thirst in Lancaster, Pa. (5 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 9/3 - School Year Kick Off at Home Grown Cafe in Newark, Del. (5:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 9/4 - Incubus Friday at Sly Fox Brewing Company in Phoenixville and Pottstown, Pa. (11:30 a.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 9/4 - Friday Night Beer Tasting (Doylestown Brewing) at Washington House in Sellersville, Pa. (5 p.m.; $PAYG)
Sat. 9/5 - Customer Appreciation at The Fridge in Lancaster, Pa. (11 a.m.; $PAYG)
Tue. 9/8 - Meet The Brewer at Weyerbacher Brewing Company in Easton, Pa. (5 p.m.; $PAYG)
Wed. 9/9 - Beer Tasting at Good Ta Go in Chambersburg, Pa. (5 p.m.-7 p.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 9/11 - Waffles, Ice Cream, & Beer at Whole Foods in Glen Mills, Pa. (4 p.m.-7 p.m.; $PAYG)
Sat. 9/12 - Victory for the Headwaters River Clean-up at Victory Brewing Company in Parkesburg, Pa. (11:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; $10)
Sat. 9/12 - River Horse Tap Takeover at Isaac Newtons in Newtown, Pa. (11:30 a.m.; $PAYG)
Sat. 9/12 & Sun. 9/13 - AC Seafood Festival at Bader Field in Atlantic City, NJ (11 a.m.-7 p.m. and 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; $Free admission and $PAYG)
Mon. 9/14 - New Belgium Trivia Night at The Side Bar in West Chester, Pa. (7 p.m.-10 p.m.; $PAYG)
Wed. 9/16 - Beer Tasting at Good Ta Go in Chambersburg, Pa. (5 p.m.-7 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 9/17 - Ballast Point Tap Takeover at Hunger N Thirst in Lancaster, Pa. (5 p.m.-10 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 9/17 - Evil Genius Tap Takeover at Rams Head Bar & Grill in West Chester, Pa. (5 p.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 9/18 - Third Friday Firkin Fest at Sly Fox Brewing Company in Phoenixville, Pa. (11:30 a.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 9/18 - Port Brewing Tap Takeover at Isaac's Pickle Bar in Lancaster, Pa. (5 p.m.; $PAYG)
Tue. 9/22 - Dark Horse Brewing 4 IPA Trivia Night at The Side Bar in West Chester, Pa. (9 p.m.; $PAYG)
Wed. 9/23 - Beer Tasting at Good Ta Go in Chambersburg, Pa. (5 p.m.-7 p.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 9/25 - Oktoberfest Tapping at McKenzie Brew House in Devon, Glen Mills, and Malvern, Pa. ($PAYG)
Sat. 9/26 - Can Jam Music Festival at Sly Fox in Pottstown, Pa. (10 a.m.-10 p.m.; $PAYG)
Sat. 9/26 - Prost! Oktoberfest Celebration at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Lancaster, Pa. (12 p.m.-3 p.m.; $PAYG)
Sun. 9/27 - FallFest at downtown Downingtown, Pa. (12 p.m.-4 p.m.; $Free admission and $PAYG)
Wed. 9/30 - Beer Tasting at Good Ta Go in Chambersburg, Pa. (5 p.m.-7 p.m.; $PAYG )
Events Over $20
Philadelphia
Tue. 9/1 - New Belgium Brewery Luncheon at Monk's Cafe in Philadelphia, Pa. (12 p.m.; $75)
Tue. 9/1 - Beer & Cheese with Di Bruno Bros. at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Philadelphia, Pa. (7 p.m.-9 p.m.; $45)
Sat. 9/12 - South Philly Sausage Fest at West Passyunk Avenue in Philadelphia, Pa. (12 p.m.-8 p.m.; $12-$54)
Sat. 9/12 - Crash Course on Craft Beer at Philly Beer School in Philadelphia, Pa. (5 p.m.-7 p.m.; $47.98)
Sun. 9/13 - City of Hope Cancer Walk at Rutgers Campus (NJ) to Old City Philadelphia, Pa. (9 a.m.; $25)
Sun. 9/13 - Smoke 'Em If Yous Got 'Em at Yards Brewing Company in Philadelphia, Pa. (1 p.m.-5 p.m.; $20-$55)
Thu. 9/17 - Yards Brews Cruises at Penn's Landing in Philadelphia, Pa. (7 p.m.-9:30 p.m.; $44.90-$74.90)
Philadelphia's close suburbs (within 20 mile radius of Philadelphia)
Mon. 9/7 - BBQ & Brews at Iron Abbey in Horsham, Pa. (12 p.m.-8 p.m.; $24.95)
Sat. 9/12 - Brew Blast on the Battleship at the Battleship NJ in Camden, NJ (1 p.m.-5 p.m.; $20-$45)
Mon. 9/14 - Free Will Beer & Cigar Dinner at Dog & Bull in Croydon, Pa. (7 p.m.; $50)
Sun. 9/20 - Eagles vs. Cowboys Tailgate at Iron Abbey in Horsham, Pa. (12 p.m.-3:30 p.m.; $40)
Greater Philadelphia Metro / Eastern Pennsylvania / Other (beyond 20 mile radius of Philadelphia)
Thu. 9/3 - Victory Beer Dinner at Susquehanna Harvest Seasonal Grille in Harrisburg, Pa. (6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.; $69)
Sat. 9/12 - Oktoberfest at Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown, Pa. (12 p.m.-4 p.m.; $15-$45)
Sat. 9/12 - Capital City Invitational Beer Festival at Appalachian Brewing Company in Harrisburg, Pa. (2 p.m.-5 p.m. and 6 p.m.-9 p.m.; $15-$40)
Sat. 9/12 - Saturday Brew Review (Port Brewing) at Isaac's Pickle Bar in Lancaster, Pa. (3 p.m.-5 p.m.; $25)
Sat. 9/12 - Victory for the Headwaters Fundraising Party at Victory Brewing Company in Downingtown, Pa. (4 p.m.-8 p.m.; $40-$200)
Sat. 9/12 - Craft Beer & Wine Series: Stone Brewing & Hahn Estates at The Inn Keeper's Kitchen in West Chester, Pa. (7 p.m.-9 p.m.; $70)
Tue. 9/15 - Farm to Table Beer Dinner at Victory at Magnolia in Kennett Square, Pa. (6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.; $55)
Fri. 9/18 - Craft Beer Series: Dogfish & Victory at The Inn Keeper's Kitchen in West Chester, Pa. (7 p.m.-9 p.m.; $70)
Sat. 9/19 - Beer & Yoga at Victory at Magnolia in Kennett Square, Pa. (9 a.m.-11:30 a.m.; $30)
Sat. 9/19 - Zombtemberfest at Mispillion River Brewing Company in Milford, Del. (11 a.m.; $PAYG)
Sat. 9/19 - Craft Beerfest at Resorts Casino and Hotel in Atlantic City, NJ (4 p.m.; $25)
Sat. 9/19 - Newtown Beerfest at The Stocking Works in Newtown, Pa. (12:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.; $10-$75)
Sat. 9/19 - Delaware River Craft Brew Fest at PPL Park in Chester, Pa. (2 p.m.-6 p.m.; $10-$100)
Sun. 9/20 - Run for the Headwaters 5K at Victory Brewing Company in Downingtown, Pa. (9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; $35-$40)
Sun. 9/20 - Jest Run at Weyerbacher Brewing Company in Easton, Pa. (10 a.m.; $30-$35)
Sun. 9/20 - Oktoberfest — Opening Day at Stoudts Brewing Company in Adamstown, Pa. (11:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; $40-$45)
Sat. 9/26 - Grilled Cheese & Craft Beer at World Cafe Live in Wilmington, Del. (2 p.m.; $40)
Monday, August 31, 2015
Thursday, August 27, 2015
Weekly Beer Calendar Update: August 27 - August 31
Not too shabby for the last five days of August, eh?
Also, please keep my book events in mind where I'm talking beer, selling/signing books, and in some cases tasting beer with anyone who shows up. The events thus far have been successful and I'm looking forward to keeping it going. Labor Day weekend will find me at The Beer Yard in Wayne, Pa. with a table full of books along side of some great beers from Troegs and foods on the grill all in their annual effort to raise money for the Delaware County SPCA.
Here's a link to the full list of future and past events where you can catch me selling Beer Lover's Mid-Atlantic.
As you review beer events, don't forget PhillyTapFinder.com. As always, they host an impressive listing of beer event draft lists to help better inform your beer event planning.
Click through here for a look at the full monthly calendar of beer events around the Philadelphia region.
Cape May, NJ & Lewes, Del.
Sat. 8/29; 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. and 4 p.m.-8 p.m. - Brews By The Bay at Cape May-Lewes Ferry ($5-$70 for live music, local foods, craft brews, yard games, and BYO-Chair.)
Downingtown, Pa.
Sat. 8/29; 11 a.m.-3 p.m. - Victory Ice Cream Sampling at Kimberton Whole Foods ($Free samples of Victory Ice Cream, Hobo Ed’s cold brewed coffee, and a selection of other local products.)
Egg Harbor City, NJ
Fri. 8/28; 6:30 p.m. - Craft Beer Dinner with Forgotten Boardwalk at Renault Winery ($45 for five courses of food served with Forgotten Boardwalk's Morro Castle Smoked Porter, On The Waterfront Session IPA, What The Butler Saw, 1916 Shore Shriver IPA, and Funnel Cake.)
Lancaster, Pa.
Sat. 8/29; 3 p.m.-7:30 p.m. - Lancaster Craft Beerfest at Lancaster Square and Binns Park ($12-$55 for dozens of options from some of the best breweries, including those right in our neighborhood and from across the country. There will be great food and live music to enjoy as well.)
Manahawkin, NJ
Sat. 8/29; 1 p.m.-7 p.m. - Manahopkin at Manahawkin Lake Park ($8-$40 for music, food, vendors, and beer tasting.)
Media, Pa.
Thu. 8/27; 6 p.m.-8 p.m. - Long Trail Promo Night at Pinocchio's ($PAYG for a night of beers from Long Trail.)
Norristown, Pa.
Mon. 8/31; 8 p.m.-10 p.m. - New Belgium Beer Company Draft Event at Capone's ($PAYG to meet with the folk from New Belgium Brewery, draft beers on tap, and bottles in the bottle shop.)
Philadelphia, Pa.
Sat. 8/29; 3 p.m. - Anniversary Party at Jose Pistola's ($PAYG for complimentary tacos of delicious, slow-roasted pig. Beer tba, but they will be the best damn beers you've ever seen.)
Sat. 8/29; 5 p.m. - Battle of the Breweries at Bottle Bar East ($PAYG for one beer from one brewery...Winner Takes All. Featuring Round Guys, Free Will, Naked, Doylestown, and Conshohocken.)
Mon. 8/31; 5 p.m.-11 p.m. - New Belgium Brewing Philly Launch at Kite & Key ($PAYG with plenty of folks from the brewery as well as a solid lineup on tap including Fat Tire, Snapshot, Pumpkick, Slow Ride, Ranger, La Folie, Peach Oscar, Apple Felix, Eric’s Ale, and Cocoa Mole.)
Mon. 8/31; 6 p.m.-8 p.m. - Bottle Shop Happy Hour at Local 44 Bottle Shop ($Free tasting samples of beers from Evolution.)
Quakertown, Pa.
Sat. 8/29; 12 p.m.-5 p.m. - Upper Bucks Brewfest at Quakertown Alive ($10-$70 for beer and wine samples, live music by local performers, food for purchase from various local restaurants, local vendors, and a souvenir tasting glass.)
Wayne, Pa.
Fri. 8/28; 5 p.m.-7 p.m. - Friday Night Sampling at Beer Yard ($Free tasting samples of beers from Yards and an appearance from founding owner, Tom Kehoe.)
Also, please keep my book events in mind where I'm talking beer, selling/signing books, and in some cases tasting beer with anyone who shows up. The events thus far have been successful and I'm looking forward to keeping it going. Labor Day weekend will find me at The Beer Yard in Wayne, Pa. with a table full of books along side of some great beers from Troegs and foods on the grill all in their annual effort to raise money for the Delaware County SPCA.
Here's a link to the full list of future and past events where you can catch me selling Beer Lover's Mid-Atlantic.
As you review beer events, don't forget PhillyTapFinder.com. As always, they host an impressive listing of beer event draft lists to help better inform your beer event planning.
Click through here for a look at the full monthly calendar of beer events around the Philadelphia region.
Cape May, NJ & Lewes, Del.
Sat. 8/29; 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. and 4 p.m.-8 p.m. - Brews By The Bay at Cape May-Lewes Ferry ($5-$70 for live music, local foods, craft brews, yard games, and BYO-Chair.)
Downingtown, Pa.
Sat. 8/29; 11 a.m.-3 p.m. - Victory Ice Cream Sampling at Kimberton Whole Foods ($Free samples of Victory Ice Cream, Hobo Ed’s cold brewed coffee, and a selection of other local products.)
Egg Harbor City, NJ
Fri. 8/28; 6:30 p.m. - Craft Beer Dinner with Forgotten Boardwalk at Renault Winery ($45 for five courses of food served with Forgotten Boardwalk's Morro Castle Smoked Porter, On The Waterfront Session IPA, What The Butler Saw, 1916 Shore Shriver IPA, and Funnel Cake.)
Lancaster, Pa.
Sat. 8/29; 3 p.m.-7:30 p.m. - Lancaster Craft Beerfest at Lancaster Square and Binns Park ($12-$55 for dozens of options from some of the best breweries, including those right in our neighborhood and from across the country. There will be great food and live music to enjoy as well.)
Manahawkin, NJ
Sat. 8/29; 1 p.m.-7 p.m. - Manahopkin at Manahawkin Lake Park ($8-$40 for music, food, vendors, and beer tasting.)
Media, Pa.
Thu. 8/27; 6 p.m.-8 p.m. - Long Trail Promo Night at Pinocchio's ($PAYG for a night of beers from Long Trail.)
Norristown, Pa.
Mon. 8/31; 8 p.m.-10 p.m. - New Belgium Beer Company Draft Event at Capone's ($PAYG to meet with the folk from New Belgium Brewery, draft beers on tap, and bottles in the bottle shop.)
Philadelphia, Pa.
Sat. 8/29; 3 p.m. - Anniversary Party at Jose Pistola's ($PAYG for complimentary tacos of delicious, slow-roasted pig. Beer tba, but they will be the best damn beers you've ever seen.)
Sat. 8/29; 5 p.m. - Battle of the Breweries at Bottle Bar East ($PAYG for one beer from one brewery...Winner Takes All. Featuring Round Guys, Free Will, Naked, Doylestown, and Conshohocken.)
Mon. 8/31; 5 p.m.-11 p.m. - New Belgium Brewing Philly Launch at Kite & Key ($PAYG with plenty of folks from the brewery as well as a solid lineup on tap including Fat Tire, Snapshot, Pumpkick, Slow Ride, Ranger, La Folie, Peach Oscar, Apple Felix, Eric’s Ale, and Cocoa Mole.)
Mon. 8/31; 6 p.m.-8 p.m. - Bottle Shop Happy Hour at Local 44 Bottle Shop ($Free tasting samples of beers from Evolution.)
Quakertown, Pa.
Sat. 8/29; 12 p.m.-5 p.m. - Upper Bucks Brewfest at Quakertown Alive ($10-$70 for beer and wine samples, live music by local performers, food for purchase from various local restaurants, local vendors, and a souvenir tasting glass.)
Wayne, Pa.
Fri. 8/28; 5 p.m.-7 p.m. - Friday Night Sampling at Beer Yard ($Free tasting samples of beers from Yards and an appearance from founding owner, Tom Kehoe.)
Thursday, August 20, 2015
Weekly Beer Calendar Update: August 20 - August 26
Trust you're staying cool and hydrated here in the dog days of summer. As you're thinking end of summer vacations and back to school, know that your beer events calendar is still chock full for you with plenty of pleasant distraction available.
Also, please keep my book events in mind where I'm talking beer, selling/signing books, and in some cases tasting beer with anyone who shows up. The events thus far have been successful and I'm looking forward to keeping it going. This afternoon, I kick off four days in and around Pittsburgh with plenty of books available to go with all your beers. Hope to see some of you along the way in the next few days.
Here's a link to the full list of future and past events where you can catch me selling Beer Lover's Mid-Atlantic.
As you review beer events, don't forget PhillyTapFinder.com. As always, they host an impressive listing of beer event draft lists to help better inform your beer event planning.
Click through here for a look at the full monthly calendar of beer events around the Philadelphia region.
Ardmore, Pa.
Tue. 8/25; 5 p.m. - Summer of Seafood Beer Dinner at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant ($75 for a six-course meal paired with Cucumber Berliner Weisse, German Pilsner, Kölsch, Sorachi Saison, Biere Blanc, and Lex Luthor IPA.)
Exton, Pa.
Wed. 8/26; 5 p.m. - Special Chef Tasting Menu at The Drafting Room ($PAYG or $45 for Port Wipeout IPA, Port Hop Concept, and Lost Abbey Red Barn Saison paired optionally with a special chef tasting menu.)
Gettysburg, Pa.
Sat. 8/22; 3:30 p.m.-8 p.m. - Gettysburg Brew Fest at Lutheran Theological Seminary on Seminary Ridge ($20-$70 for an unlimited sampling experience for craft beer (and hard cider) aficionados.)
Lancaster, Pa.
Fri. 8/21; 5 p.m. - Peak Organic Tap Takeover at Isaac's Pickle Bar ($PAYG for all Peak Organic taps, all night long. Plus, live music from Cindy & Art.)
Limerick, Pa.
Thu. 8/20; 6 p.m. - Russian River Tasting at Craft Ale House ($PAYG for featured beers from Russian River Brewing Company including Pliny The Elder, Blind Pig, Damnation, and Consecration.)
Malvern, Pa.
Sat. 8/22; 11 a.m.-3 p.m. - Victory Ice Cream Sampling at Kimberton Whole Foods ($Free samples of Victory Ice Cream, Hobo Ed’s cold brewed coffee, and a selection of other local products.)
Newark, Pa.
Sat. 8/22; 1 p.m.-4 p.m. - Frozen Four Beer Release at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant ($PAYG for the pairing of four beers with their frozen counterparts.)
Palmerton, Pa.
Sat. 8/22; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. - Beer Bourbon BBQ Fest at Blue Mountain ($5-$50 for an unlimited sampling of over 100 beers, bourbon tastings, and delicious BBQ favorites on top of Blue Mountain's Summit Terrace.)
Philadelphia, Pa.
Thu. 8/20; 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m. - Yards Brews Cruises at Penn's Landing ($44.90-$69.90 for a dinner buffet and open beer bar featuring beers from Yards including their tart raspberry ale, Pynk. Ice cream pairings from Franklin Fountain.)
Sat. 8/22; 5 p.m.-7 p.m. - World Atlas of Beer at Philly Beer School ($39.98 for an overview of the entire world of beer today.)
Mon. 8/24; 6 p.m.-8 p.m. - Bottle Shop Happy Hour at Local 44 Bottle Shop ($Free tasting samples of beers from Conshohocken Brewing Company.)
Phoenixville, Pa.
Fri. 8/21; 11:30 a.m. - Third Friday Firkin Fest at Sly Fox Brewing Company ($PAYG for two handpumped beers and our stalwart Chester County Bitter.)
Yardley, Pa.
Thu. 8/20; 7 p.m. - Free Will Beer Dinner at The Yardley Inn ($TBA for a dinner paired with Free Will's COB, MangoWheat, Saison de Rose, Kolsch, Cuvee Aigre, and Hop Geek/Techno.)
Also, please keep my book events in mind where I'm talking beer, selling/signing books, and in some cases tasting beer with anyone who shows up. The events thus far have been successful and I'm looking forward to keeping it going. This afternoon, I kick off four days in and around Pittsburgh with plenty of books available to go with all your beers. Hope to see some of you along the way in the next few days.
Here's a link to the full list of future and past events where you can catch me selling Beer Lover's Mid-Atlantic.
As you review beer events, don't forget PhillyTapFinder.com. As always, they host an impressive listing of beer event draft lists to help better inform your beer event planning.
Click through here for a look at the full monthly calendar of beer events around the Philadelphia region.
Ardmore, Pa.
Tue. 8/25; 5 p.m. - Summer of Seafood Beer Dinner at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant ($75 for a six-course meal paired with Cucumber Berliner Weisse, German Pilsner, Kölsch, Sorachi Saison, Biere Blanc, and Lex Luthor IPA.)
Exton, Pa.
Wed. 8/26; 5 p.m. - Special Chef Tasting Menu at The Drafting Room ($PAYG or $45 for Port Wipeout IPA, Port Hop Concept, and Lost Abbey Red Barn Saison paired optionally with a special chef tasting menu.)
Gettysburg, Pa.
Sat. 8/22; 3:30 p.m.-8 p.m. - Gettysburg Brew Fest at Lutheran Theological Seminary on Seminary Ridge ($20-$70 for an unlimited sampling experience for craft beer (and hard cider) aficionados.)
Lancaster, Pa.
Fri. 8/21; 5 p.m. - Peak Organic Tap Takeover at Isaac's Pickle Bar ($PAYG for all Peak Organic taps, all night long. Plus, live music from Cindy & Art.)
Limerick, Pa.
Thu. 8/20; 6 p.m. - Russian River Tasting at Craft Ale House ($PAYG for featured beers from Russian River Brewing Company including Pliny The Elder, Blind Pig, Damnation, and Consecration.)
Malvern, Pa.
Sat. 8/22; 11 a.m.-3 p.m. - Victory Ice Cream Sampling at Kimberton Whole Foods ($Free samples of Victory Ice Cream, Hobo Ed’s cold brewed coffee, and a selection of other local products.)
Newark, Pa.
Sat. 8/22; 1 p.m.-4 p.m. - Frozen Four Beer Release at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant ($PAYG for the pairing of four beers with their frozen counterparts.)
Palmerton, Pa.
Sat. 8/22; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. - Beer Bourbon BBQ Fest at Blue Mountain ($5-$50 for an unlimited sampling of over 100 beers, bourbon tastings, and delicious BBQ favorites on top of Blue Mountain's Summit Terrace.)
Philadelphia, Pa.
Thu. 8/20; 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m. - Yards Brews Cruises at Penn's Landing ($44.90-$69.90 for a dinner buffet and open beer bar featuring beers from Yards including their tart raspberry ale, Pynk. Ice cream pairings from Franklin Fountain.)
Sat. 8/22; 5 p.m.-7 p.m. - World Atlas of Beer at Philly Beer School ($39.98 for an overview of the entire world of beer today.)
Mon. 8/24; 6 p.m.-8 p.m. - Bottle Shop Happy Hour at Local 44 Bottle Shop ($Free tasting samples of beers from Conshohocken Brewing Company.)
Phoenixville, Pa.
Fri. 8/21; 11:30 a.m. - Third Friday Firkin Fest at Sly Fox Brewing Company ($PAYG for two handpumped beers and our stalwart Chester County Bitter.)
Yardley, Pa.
Thu. 8/20; 7 p.m. - Free Will Beer Dinner at The Yardley Inn ($TBA for a dinner paired with Free Will's COB, MangoWheat, Saison de Rose, Kolsch, Cuvee Aigre, and Hop Geek/Techno.)
Thursday, August 13, 2015
Weekly Beer Calendar Update: August 13 - August 19
And the beat goes on. Another nice weekly array of beer events in and around Philadelphia.
Also, please keep my book events in mind where I'm talking beer, selling/signing books, and in some cases tasting beer with anyone who shows up. The events thus far have been successful and I'm looking forward to keeping it going. I've got four days coming up in the Pittsburgh area and whole bunch of events where you can find me talking, drinking beer, and signing books. Some of you have already mentioned that you'll be meeting up with me. Hope more of you can as well!
Here's a link to the full list of future and past events where you can catch me selling Beer Lover's Mid-Atlantic.
As you review beer events, don't forget PhillyTapFinder.com. As always, they host an impressive listing of beer event draft lists to help better inform your beer event planning.
Click through here for a look at the full monthly calendar of beer events around the Philadelphia region.
Blue Bell, Pa.
Thu. 8/13; 6 p.m.-9 p.m. - Beer & BBQ at The Farmer's Daughter at Normandy Farm ($39.95-$45.95 for an all-you-can-eat buffet plus unlimited beer and wine. Featuring Victory beers and live music by Wiskeyhickon Boys.)
Boalsburg, Pa.
Sat. 8/15; 5 p.m.-9 p.m. - State College Brew Expo at Tussey Mountain Ski Area ($45-$60 for a festival that benefits Penn State Coaches vs. Cancer.)
Churchville, Pa.
Thu. 8/13; 6 p.m. - Hill Farmstead at Churchville Inn ($PAYG for Hill Farmstead's Mary, Society & Solitude #5, Excursions #3, Works of Love #1, and Dorothy.)
Kulpsville, Pa.
Sat. 8/15; 3 p.m. - Evil Genius at CJ's Doghouse ($PAYG for some of Andrew's favorite beers from Evil Genius.)
Lancaster, Pa.
Sat. 8/15; 3 p.m.-5 p.m. - Saturday Brew Review at Isaac's Pickle Bar ($25 for a four-course meal paired with four brewmaster picks from Peak Organic.)
Media, Pa.
Thu. 8/13; 6 p.m.-8 p.m. - Uinta Promo Night at Pinocchio's ($PAYG for a night of beers from Uinta.)
Philadelphia, Pa.
Thu. 8/13; 6 p.m.-9 p.m. - 19th Anniversary Luau at Grey Lodge Pub ($PAYG for special Hawaiian-inspired beers from local breweries, pulled pork specials, Hawaiian shirt contest, and great door prizes.)
Thu. 8/13; 9 p.m. - Can I Kick It? at Jose Pistola's ($PAYG for an all canned craft beer event with DJ Fabian Brown.)
Sat. 8/15; 12 p.m.-5 p.m. - Crabfest at City Tap House-University City ($35 for all-you-can-eat Maryland Blue Crabs, live music, and Boulevard beer draughts and our famous White Peach Sangria Cocktails.)
Sat. 8/15 through Fri. 8/22 - Sour Fest at Devil's Den ($PAYG for 17 funky, sour, tart beers on draft the 15th & 16th then an entire draft tower of sour (8 lines) pouring the rest of the week. We have some new and exciting beers for you along with a ticketed educational event during the week.)
Mon. 8/17; 6 p.m.-8 p.m. - Bottle Shop Happy Hour at Local 44 Bottle Shop ($Free tasting samples of beers from Free Will.)
Tue. 8/18; 8 p.m.-11 p.m. - Tuesday Tapping at Lucky's Last Chance ($PAYG for a night of beers from Free Will.)
Wed. 8/19; 7 p.m.-9 p.m. - Spirit of Wednesday at The Trestle Inn ($PAYG for complimentary tastings and $3 draft specials from Funk Brewing.)
Pottstown, Pa.
Sat. 8/15; 3 p.m.-7 p.m. - Pints for Pups at Sunnybrook Ballroom ($20-$75 for a dog-friendly beer tasting benefitting animals and people in need.)
Reading, Pa.
Sun. 8/16; 1 p.m.-5 p.m. - Cigars & Stilletos at Liberty Taproom ($PAYG for a special event with beers from Dominion.)
West Chester, Pa.
Thu. 8/13; 7 p.m.-9 p.m. - Beer and Wine of Italy at The Inn Keeper's Kitchen ($65 for the classic and unknown beers of Italy as well as the classic and unknown wine of Italy.)
Fri. 8/14; 7 p.m.-9 p.m. - Craft Beer Series: Summer Grilling & Beer at The Inn Keeper's Kitchen ($70 for a summer grill menu with local grown ingredients and paired with craft beers.)
Westmont, NJ
Tue. 8/18; 5 p.m. - The Bruery Tap Takeover at The Pour House ($PAYG for The Bruery's Jardinier, Trade Winds, Hottenroth, Mischief, and Sour In The Rye.)
Wed. 8/19; 5 p.m. - Maine Tap Takeover at The Pour House ($PAYG for multiple Maine beers.)
Wilmington, Del.
Sat. 8/15; 2:30 p.m.-6 p.m. - America On Tap at Tubman-Garrett Park ($35-$55 for over 100 releases from some of America’s best craft breweries.)
Also, please keep my book events in mind where I'm talking beer, selling/signing books, and in some cases tasting beer with anyone who shows up. The events thus far have been successful and I'm looking forward to keeping it going. I've got four days coming up in the Pittsburgh area and whole bunch of events where you can find me talking, drinking beer, and signing books. Some of you have already mentioned that you'll be meeting up with me. Hope more of you can as well!
Here's a link to the full list of future and past events where you can catch me selling Beer Lover's Mid-Atlantic.
As you review beer events, don't forget PhillyTapFinder.com. As always, they host an impressive listing of beer event draft lists to help better inform your beer event planning.
Click through here for a look at the full monthly calendar of beer events around the Philadelphia region.
Blue Bell, Pa.
Thu. 8/13; 6 p.m.-9 p.m. - Beer & BBQ at The Farmer's Daughter at Normandy Farm ($39.95-$45.95 for an all-you-can-eat buffet plus unlimited beer and wine. Featuring Victory beers and live music by Wiskeyhickon Boys.)
Boalsburg, Pa.
Sat. 8/15; 5 p.m.-9 p.m. - State College Brew Expo at Tussey Mountain Ski Area ($45-$60 for a festival that benefits Penn State Coaches vs. Cancer.)
Churchville, Pa.
Thu. 8/13; 6 p.m. - Hill Farmstead at Churchville Inn ($PAYG for Hill Farmstead's Mary, Society & Solitude #5, Excursions #3, Works of Love #1, and Dorothy.)
Kulpsville, Pa.
Sat. 8/15; 3 p.m. - Evil Genius at CJ's Doghouse ($PAYG for some of Andrew's favorite beers from Evil Genius.)
Lancaster, Pa.
Sat. 8/15; 3 p.m.-5 p.m. - Saturday Brew Review at Isaac's Pickle Bar ($25 for a four-course meal paired with four brewmaster picks from Peak Organic.)
Media, Pa.
Thu. 8/13; 6 p.m.-8 p.m. - Uinta Promo Night at Pinocchio's ($PAYG for a night of beers from Uinta.)
Philadelphia, Pa.
Thu. 8/13; 6 p.m.-9 p.m. - 19th Anniversary Luau at Grey Lodge Pub ($PAYG for special Hawaiian-inspired beers from local breweries, pulled pork specials, Hawaiian shirt contest, and great door prizes.)
Thu. 8/13; 9 p.m. - Can I Kick It? at Jose Pistola's ($PAYG for an all canned craft beer event with DJ Fabian Brown.)
Sat. 8/15; 12 p.m.-5 p.m. - Crabfest at City Tap House-University City ($35 for all-you-can-eat Maryland Blue Crabs, live music, and Boulevard beer draughts and our famous White Peach Sangria Cocktails.)
Sat. 8/15 through Fri. 8/22 - Sour Fest at Devil's Den ($PAYG for 17 funky, sour, tart beers on draft the 15th & 16th then an entire draft tower of sour (8 lines) pouring the rest of the week. We have some new and exciting beers for you along with a ticketed educational event during the week.)
Mon. 8/17; 6 p.m.-8 p.m. - Bottle Shop Happy Hour at Local 44 Bottle Shop ($Free tasting samples of beers from Free Will.)
Tue. 8/18; 8 p.m.-11 p.m. - Tuesday Tapping at Lucky's Last Chance ($PAYG for a night of beers from Free Will.)
Wed. 8/19; 7 p.m.-9 p.m. - Spirit of Wednesday at The Trestle Inn ($PAYG for complimentary tastings and $3 draft specials from Funk Brewing.)
Pottstown, Pa.
Sat. 8/15; 3 p.m.-7 p.m. - Pints for Pups at Sunnybrook Ballroom ($20-$75 for a dog-friendly beer tasting benefitting animals and people in need.)
Reading, Pa.
Sun. 8/16; 1 p.m.-5 p.m. - Cigars & Stilletos at Liberty Taproom ($PAYG for a special event with beers from Dominion.)
West Chester, Pa.
Thu. 8/13; 7 p.m.-9 p.m. - Beer and Wine of Italy at The Inn Keeper's Kitchen ($65 for the classic and unknown beers of Italy as well as the classic and unknown wine of Italy.)
Fri. 8/14; 7 p.m.-9 p.m. - Craft Beer Series: Summer Grilling & Beer at The Inn Keeper's Kitchen ($70 for a summer grill menu with local grown ingredients and paired with craft beers.)
Westmont, NJ
Tue. 8/18; 5 p.m. - The Bruery Tap Takeover at The Pour House ($PAYG for The Bruery's Jardinier, Trade Winds, Hottenroth, Mischief, and Sour In The Rye.)
Wed. 8/19; 5 p.m. - Maine Tap Takeover at The Pour House ($PAYG for multiple Maine beers.)
Wilmington, Del.
Sat. 8/15; 2:30 p.m.-6 p.m. - America On Tap at Tubman-Garrett Park ($35-$55 for over 100 releases from some of America’s best craft breweries.)
Thursday, August 06, 2015
Weekly Beer Calendar Update: August 6 - August 12
A full calendar follows below with at least one beer-y thing to do each of the next seven days. And nicely spread across the region to boot. No excuses; get out there and drink it up!
Also, please keep my book events in mind where I'm talking beer, selling/signing books, and in some cases tasting beer with anyone who shows up. The events thus far have been successful and I'm looking forward to keeping it going. 4 days of Pittsburgh-region events are coming up in a couple of weeks for any of you out that way.
Here's a link to the full list of future and past events where you can catch me selling Beer Lover's Mid-Atlantic.
As you review beer events, don't forget PhillyTapFinder.com. As always, they host an impressive listing of beer event draft lists to help better inform your beer event planning.
Click through here for a look at the full monthly calendar of beer events around the Philadelphia region.
Ardmore, Pa.
Thu. 8/6; 5 p.m. - Lex Luthor IPA Beer Release at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant ($PAYG for a big, bad triple IPA brewed with Pilsner malt and over 50 pounds of American and Australian hops.)
Fri. 8/7; 5 p.m.-7 p.m. - Free Will Tasting at The Beer Shoppe ($PAYG for beers from Free Will.)
Bethlehem, Pa.
Thu. 8/6; 5 p.m. - Charity Cask Night at Bethlehem Brew Works ($PAYG where 100% of cask proceeds will be donated to "Judith’s Reading Room" in memory of our friend and colleague Kelly Stoops.)
Downingtown, Pa.
Thu. 8/6; 5 p.m.-8 p.m. - Victory Cruise Night at Victory Brewing Company ($20 for an evening filled with delicious food and beer pairings, combined with extravagant vacation and getaway opportunities provided by Getaways Done Your Way.)
Sat. 8/8; 11 a.m.-3 p.m. - Victory Ice Cream Sampling at Kimberton Whole Foods ($Free samples of Victory Ice Cream, Hobo Ed’s cold brewed coffee, and a selection of other local products.)
Exton, Pa.
Fri. 8/7; 4 p.m.-6 p.m. - Speakeasy Brewing Tasting at Exton Beverage ($Free tasting samples of beers from Speakeasy.)
Sun. 8/9; 9 a.m. - Gears Before Beers Ride to Yards Brewery at Exton Beverage (Approximately 45 mile ride with stops at Valley Forge, the Art Museum, and Conshohocken Brewing Company.)
Lewisburg, Pa.
Sat. 8/8; 1 p.m.-5 p.m. - BrewBQue at downtown Lewisburg ($35-$40 for unlimited beer, wine, and distilled beverage sampling, barbeque wings, water, and live music in two beer gardens.)
Media, Pa.
Thu. 8/6; 5 p.m.-7 p.m. - Sierra Nevada Oktoberfest at Pinocchio's ($PAYG for a night of beers from Sierra Nevada.)
Newtown, Pa.
Thu. 8/6 - IPA Day at Isaac Newtons ($PAYG for special IPA-themed tappings throughout the day.)
Newark, Del.
Thu. 8/6; 4 p.m. - IPA Day at Argilla Brewing Company ($PAYG as they bring they hops and you bring the hoverboard.)
Thu. 8/6; 5 p.m.-8 p.m. - Hops & Hog Wings at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant ($PAYG for spicy wings and an IPA Beer Release in celebration of National IPA Day.)
Philadelphia, Pa.
Fri. 8/7; 5 p.m.-7 p.m. - G’Day IPA Beer Release at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant ($PAYG for Australian-inspired fare and an American-style India Pale Ale brewed with Australian hops.)
Fri. 8/7; 5 p.m. - First Friday at Bottle Bar East ($PAYG for beers from River Horse including Cranberry Sour and Jack Daniels Aged Oatmeal Milk Stout.)
Mon. 8/10; 6 p.m.-8 p.m. - Bottle Shop Happy Hour at Local 44 Bottle Shop ($Free tasting samples of beers from Left Hand.)
Tue. 8/11; 8 p.m.-11 p.m. - Tuesday Tapping at Lucky's Last Chance ($PAYG for a night of beers from Green Flash.)
Wed. 8/12; 7 p.m.-9 p.m. - Spirit of Wednesday at The Trestle Inn ($PAYG for complimentary tastings and $3 draft specials from Free Will.)
Phoenixville and Pottstown, Pa.
Fri. 8/7; 11:30 a.m. - Incubus Friday at Sly Fox Brewing Company ($PAYG for the Belgian-style Tripel that pours until the keg kicks, usually by 7 p.m.)
Sellersville, Pa.
Fri. 8/7; 5 p.m. - Friday Night Beer Tasting at Washington House ($10-$12 for flights of beer from Allagash.)
Tue. 8/11; 5 p.m. - Beer vs. Wine Dinner at Washington House ($59 as Dominic Capece of Free Will Brewing and Rob Reese of Vintage Wine and Spirits reprise their very popular contest of pairing one wine and one beer with each of Chef Dusty's four courses during this entertaining and informative dinner.)
Voorhees, NJ
Thu. 8/6; 4 p.m.-7 p.m. - Take Flight at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant ($PAYG for a 3-beer flight and wing sampler in celebration of National IPA Day.)
Wayne, Pa.
Fri. 8/7 and Sat. 8/8 - Belgium comes to Cooperstown-We really mean to Teresa’s at Teresa's Next Door ($PAYG in honor of the famous BCTC we’ve decided to pour a few of Ommegang Brewing's very tasty beers.)
West Chester, Pa.
Sat. 8/8; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. - Grand Opening at Levante Brewing Company ($PAYG for our normal line up of delicious beers and some limited release ales for this special occasion.)
Also, please keep my book events in mind where I'm talking beer, selling/signing books, and in some cases tasting beer with anyone who shows up. The events thus far have been successful and I'm looking forward to keeping it going. 4 days of Pittsburgh-region events are coming up in a couple of weeks for any of you out that way.
Here's a link to the full list of future and past events where you can catch me selling Beer Lover's Mid-Atlantic.
As you review beer events, don't forget PhillyTapFinder.com. As always, they host an impressive listing of beer event draft lists to help better inform your beer event planning.
Click through here for a look at the full monthly calendar of beer events around the Philadelphia region.
Ardmore, Pa.
Thu. 8/6; 5 p.m. - Lex Luthor IPA Beer Release at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant ($PAYG for a big, bad triple IPA brewed with Pilsner malt and over 50 pounds of American and Australian hops.)
Fri. 8/7; 5 p.m.-7 p.m. - Free Will Tasting at The Beer Shoppe ($PAYG for beers from Free Will.)
Bethlehem, Pa.
Thu. 8/6; 5 p.m. - Charity Cask Night at Bethlehem Brew Works ($PAYG where 100% of cask proceeds will be donated to "Judith’s Reading Room" in memory of our friend and colleague Kelly Stoops.)
Downingtown, Pa.
Thu. 8/6; 5 p.m.-8 p.m. - Victory Cruise Night at Victory Brewing Company ($20 for an evening filled with delicious food and beer pairings, combined with extravagant vacation and getaway opportunities provided by Getaways Done Your Way.)
Sat. 8/8; 11 a.m.-3 p.m. - Victory Ice Cream Sampling at Kimberton Whole Foods ($Free samples of Victory Ice Cream, Hobo Ed’s cold brewed coffee, and a selection of other local products.)
Exton, Pa.
Fri. 8/7; 4 p.m.-6 p.m. - Speakeasy Brewing Tasting at Exton Beverage ($Free tasting samples of beers from Speakeasy.)
Sun. 8/9; 9 a.m. - Gears Before Beers Ride to Yards Brewery at Exton Beverage (Approximately 45 mile ride with stops at Valley Forge, the Art Museum, and Conshohocken Brewing Company.)
Lewisburg, Pa.
Sat. 8/8; 1 p.m.-5 p.m. - BrewBQue at downtown Lewisburg ($35-$40 for unlimited beer, wine, and distilled beverage sampling, barbeque wings, water, and live music in two beer gardens.)
Media, Pa.
Thu. 8/6; 5 p.m.-7 p.m. - Sierra Nevada Oktoberfest at Pinocchio's ($PAYG for a night of beers from Sierra Nevada.)
Newtown, Pa.
Thu. 8/6 - IPA Day at Isaac Newtons ($PAYG for special IPA-themed tappings throughout the day.)
Newark, Del.
Thu. 8/6; 4 p.m. - IPA Day at Argilla Brewing Company ($PAYG as they bring they hops and you bring the hoverboard.)
Thu. 8/6; 5 p.m.-8 p.m. - Hops & Hog Wings at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant ($PAYG for spicy wings and an IPA Beer Release in celebration of National IPA Day.)
Philadelphia, Pa.
Fri. 8/7; 5 p.m.-7 p.m. - G’Day IPA Beer Release at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant ($PAYG for Australian-inspired fare and an American-style India Pale Ale brewed with Australian hops.)
Fri. 8/7; 5 p.m. - First Friday at Bottle Bar East ($PAYG for beers from River Horse including Cranberry Sour and Jack Daniels Aged Oatmeal Milk Stout.)
Mon. 8/10; 6 p.m.-8 p.m. - Bottle Shop Happy Hour at Local 44 Bottle Shop ($Free tasting samples of beers from Left Hand.)
Tue. 8/11; 8 p.m.-11 p.m. - Tuesday Tapping at Lucky's Last Chance ($PAYG for a night of beers from Green Flash.)
Wed. 8/12; 7 p.m.-9 p.m. - Spirit of Wednesday at The Trestle Inn ($PAYG for complimentary tastings and $3 draft specials from Free Will.)
Phoenixville and Pottstown, Pa.
Fri. 8/7; 11:30 a.m. - Incubus Friday at Sly Fox Brewing Company ($PAYG for the Belgian-style Tripel that pours until the keg kicks, usually by 7 p.m.)
Sellersville, Pa.
Fri. 8/7; 5 p.m. - Friday Night Beer Tasting at Washington House ($10-$12 for flights of beer from Allagash.)
Tue. 8/11; 5 p.m. - Beer vs. Wine Dinner at Washington House ($59 as Dominic Capece of Free Will Brewing and Rob Reese of Vintage Wine and Spirits reprise their very popular contest of pairing one wine and one beer with each of Chef Dusty's four courses during this entertaining and informative dinner.)
Voorhees, NJ
Thu. 8/6; 4 p.m.-7 p.m. - Take Flight at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant ($PAYG for a 3-beer flight and wing sampler in celebration of National IPA Day.)
Wayne, Pa.
Fri. 8/7 and Sat. 8/8 - Belgium comes to Cooperstown-We really mean to Teresa’s at Teresa's Next Door ($PAYG in honor of the famous BCTC we’ve decided to pour a few of Ommegang Brewing's very tasty beers.)
West Chester, Pa.
Sat. 8/8; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. - Grand Opening at Levante Brewing Company ($PAYG for our normal line up of delicious beers and some limited release ales for this special occasion.)
Thursday, July 30, 2015
Thankful Thursday: Beer Lover's Mid-Atlantic
I'm in a bit of a lull between book events. Unless something pops up in the next couple of weeks (which I'm not actively searching for), my next appearance will be at Bocktown Beer & Grill just outside Pittsburgh on Thursday, August 20. East End Brewing Company is hosting me on Friday the 21st and I'm working on a couple others that I can mention quite yet.
The complete list is always maintained over at the book's Facebook page.
As I sit here attempting to put some final details into a pub crawl along Carson Street for Saturday, August 22, I can't help but think of, with overwhelming thanks and gratitude, those that have hosted events for me thus far and those that have come out to meet me and purchase the book. While I don't have official figures for online sales yet, I've been very pleased with my in-person direct sales — the sales that I have a bit more control over.
So for just a bit of record-keeping, as well as for the record, here's a full list of where my book sales travels have taken me to-date. If you're not familiar with them, please click the links to show them that you support me supporting them who in turn support me and proving the whole internet circle of life works.
And if you've not yet seen me in person, please do keep an eye open for events popping up near you. In addition to western PA later in August, there'll eventually be events in Baltimore, Jersey City, Lancaster, Rehoboth Beach, and who knows where else. Would love to see as many of you in person as possible.
Oh...and if you've already purchased the book and thumbed through it enough to leave a review over at Amazon or at Barnes & Noble, please do so and know that I am thankful for that as well!
1) TJ's Restaurant & Drinkery - Paoli, Pa. [website - facebook - twitter]
2) Opening Tap festival for Philly Beer Week - Philadelphia, Pa. [website - facebook - twitter]
3) Flying Fish Brewing Company - Somerdale, NJ [website - facebook - twitter]
4) Devil's Den - Philadelphia, Pa. [website - facebook - twitter]
5) PHS Pop-Up Garden - Philadelphia, Pa. [website - facebook]
6) Grey Lodge Pub - Philadelphia, Pa. [website - facebook - twitter]
7) Home Sweet Homebrew - Philadelphia, Pa. [website - facebook - twitter]
8) Pub On Passyunk East (P.O.P.E.) - Philadelphia, Pa. [website - facebook - twitter]
9) Eulogy Belgian Tavern - Philadelphia, Pa. [website - facebook - twitter]
10) Bierstube German Tavern - Philadelphia, Pa. [website - facebook - twitter]
11) The Brewfest at The Farm for Frederick Beer Week - Mt. Airy, Md. [website - facebook - twitter]
12) Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant - Ardmore, Pa. [website - facebook - twitter]
13) Local 44 Bottle Shop - Philadelphia, Pa. [website - facebook - twitter]
14) Barren Hill Brewing Company - Lafayette Hill, Pa. [website - facebook - twitter]
15) Free Will Brewing Company - Perkasie, Pa. [website - facebook - twitter]
16) Keystone Homebrew Supply - Montgomeryville, Pa. [website - facebook - twitter]
17) Yards Brewing Company [website - facebook - twitter]
18) Round Guys Brewing Company - Lansdale, Pa. [website - facebook - twitter]
19) The Drafting Room - Exton, Pa. [website - facebook - twitter]
20) Earth Bread + Brewery - Philadelphia, Pa. [website - facebook - twitter]
21) Stewart's Brewing Company 20th Anniversary Festival - Bear, Del. [website - facebook]
22) *8/20* Bocktown Beer & Grill - Pittsburgh, Pa. [website - facebook - twitter]
23) *8/21* East End Brewing Company - Pittsburgh, Pa. [website - facebook - twitter]
24) *8/22* East End Growler Shop in the Pittsburgh Public Market - Pittsburgh, Pa. [website - facebook - twitter]
25) *8/22* Carson Street Pub Crawl in Pittsburgh, Pa. (7 stops)
26) *9/5* Beer Yard - Wayne, Pa. [website - facebook - twitter]
Wednesday, July 29, 2015
Beer Calendar: What To Do in August 2015
After an odd, apparent lull in the events calendar in July, we're back here in August with a tick back up into the slightly more normal range...at least in terms of shear number of events. Pumpkin beers are starting to trickle out, but while you'll see them on the store shelves, I don't believe we see any events yet being thrown around this theme. At least we have that going for us!
Sales of my new book Beer Lover's Mid-Atlantic is continue to hum along quite nicely. My own events calendar is building out in August, September, and October. Not long after that, I'll be reminding you that it would make a swell Christmas and Hanukkah gift!
For now, head on over to the publisher's website where you can find a series of links to online sites, such as Amazon, where you can find the book for sale. Brick-and-mortar stores, too, will be carrying the book.
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
Mon. 8/3 - Bottle Shop Happy Hour (Penn) at Local 44 Bottle Shop in Philadelphia, Pa. (6 p.m.-8 p.m.; $Free)
Tue. 8/4 - Tuesday Tapping (Two Roads) at Lucky's Last Chance in Philadelphia, Pa. (8 p.m.-11 p.m.; $PAYG)
Wed. 8/5 - Allagash's 20th Anniversary Party at Monk's Cafe in Philadelphia, Pa. (11:30 a.m.; $PAYG)
Wed. 8/5 - Spirit of Wednesday (Yards) at The Trestle Inn in Philadelphia, Pa. (7 p.m.-9 p.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 8/7 - G’Day IPA Beer Release at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Philadelphia, Pa. (5 p.m.-7 p.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 8/7 - First Friday (River Horse) at Bottle Bar East in Philadelphia, Pa. (5 p.m.; $PAYG)
Mon. 8/10 - Bottle Shop Happy Hour (Left Hand) at Local 44 Bottle Shop in Philadelphia, Pa. (6 p.m.-8 p.m.; $Free)
Tue. 8/11 - Tuesday Tapping (Green Flash) at Lucky's Last Chance in Philadelphia, Pa. (8 p.m.-11 p.m.; $PAYG)
Wed. 8/12 - Spirit of Wednesday (Free Will) at The Trestle Inn in Philadelphia, Pa. (7 p.m.-9 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 8/13 - 19th Anniversary Luau at Grey Lodge Pub in Philadelphia, Pa. (6 p.m.-9 p.m.; $PAYG)
Sat. 8/15 through Fri. 8/22 - Sour Fest at Devil's Den in Philadelphia, Pa. ($PAYG)
Mon. 8/17 - Bottle Shop Happy Hour (Free Will) at Local 44 Bottle Shop in Philadelphia, Pa. (6 p.m.-8 p.m.; $Free)
Tue. 8/18 - Tuesday Tapping (Free Will) at Lucky's Last Chance in Philadelphia, Pa. (8 p.m.-11 p.m.; $PAYG)
Wed. 8/19 - Spirit of Wednesday (Funk) at The Trestle Inn in Philadelphia, Pa. (7 p.m.-9 p.m.; $PAYG)
Mon. 8/24 - Bottle Shop Happy Hour (Conshohocken) at Local 44 Bottle Shop in Philadelphia, Pa. (6 p.m.-8 p.m.; $Free)
Sat. 8/29 - Battle of the Breweries at Bottle Bar East in Philadelphia, Pa. (5 p.m.; $PAYG)
Mon. 8/31 - Bottle Shop Happy Hour (Evolution) at Local 44 Bottle Shop in Philadelphia, Pa. (6 p.m.-8 p.m.; $Free)
Philadelphia's close suburbs (within 20 mile radius of Philadelphia)
Sat. 8/1 - A Day of Victory at The Beer Shoppe in Ardmore, Pa. (1 p.m.-7 p.m.; $PAYG)
Sat. 8/1 - Lambic Lovers Do We Have a Wine for You at Teresa's Next Door in Wayne, Pa. ($PAYG)
Wed. 8/5 - Watermelon Wit Beer Release at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Media, Pa. (4 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 8/6 - Sierra Nevada Oktoberfest at Pinocchio's in Media, Pa. (5 p.m.-7 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 8/6 - Lex Luthor IPA Beer Release at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Ardmore, Pa. (5 p.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 8/7 - Free Will Tasting at The Beer Shoppe in Ardmore, Pa. (5 p.m.-7 p.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 8/7 and Sat. 8/8 - Belgium comes to Cooperstown-We really mean to Teresa’s at Teresa's Next Door in Wayne, Pa. ($PAYG)
Thu. 8/13 - Uinta Promo Night at Pinocchio's in Media, Pa. (6 p.m.-8 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 8/27 - Long Trail Promo Night at Pinocchio's in Media, Pa. (6 p.m.-8 p.m.; $PAYG)
Greater Philadelphia Metro / Eastern Pennsylvania / Other (beyond 20 mile radius of Philadelphia)
Sat. 8/1 - Victory Ice Cream Sampling at Kimberton Whole Foods in Phoenixville, Pa. (11 a.m.-3 p.m.; $Free)
Sat. 8/1 - BrewBQ at Plantation Field in Unionville, Pa. (12 p.m.-4 p.m.; $Free to attend, $PAYG)
Sun. 8/2 - Summer Hopfest at Liberty Taproom in Reading, Pa. ($PAYG)
Wed. 8/5 - Brewer's Choice For Charity at Allentown Brew Works in Allentown, Pa. (5 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 8/6 - Take Flight at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Voorhees, NJ (4 p.m.-7 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 8/6 - IPA Day at Argilla Brewing Company in Newark, Del. (4 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 8/6 - Hops & Hog Wings at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Newark, Del. (5 p.m.-8 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 8/6 - Victory Cruise Night at Victory Brewing Company in Downingtown, Pa. (5 p.m.-8 p.m.; $20)
Thu. 8/6 - Charity Cask Night at Bethlehem Brew Works in Bethlehem, Pa. (5 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 8/6 - IPA Day at Isaac Newtons in Newtown, Pa. ($PAYG)
Fri. 8/7 - Incubus Friday at Sly Fox Brewing Company in Phoenixville and Pottstown, Pa. (11:30 a.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 8/7 - Speakeasy Brewing Tasting at Exton Beverage in Exton, Pa. (4 p.m.-6 p.m.; $Free)
Fri. 8/7 - Friday Night Beer Tasting (Allagash) at Washington House in Sellersville, Pa. (5 p.m.; $10-$12)
Sat. 8/8 - Victory Ice Cream Sampling at Kimberton Whole Foods in Downingtown, Pa. (11 a.m.-3 p.m.; $Free)
Sat. 8/8 - Grand Opening at Levante Brewing Company in West Chester, Pa. (11 a.m.-10 p.m.; $PAYG)
Sun. 8/9 - Gears Before Beers Ride to Yards Brewery at Exton Beverage in Exton, Pa. (9 a.m.; $PAYG)
Sun. 8/16 - Cigars & Stilletos at Liberty Taproom in Reading, Pa. (1 p.m.-5 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 8/20 - Russian River Tasting at Craft Ale House in Limerick, Pa. (6 p.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 8/21 - Third Friday Firkin Fest at Sly Fox Brewing Company in Phoenixville, Pa. (11:30 a.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 8/21 - Peak Organic Tap Takeover at Isaac's Pickle Bar in Lancaster, Pa. (5 p.m.; $PAYG)
Sat. 8/22 - Victory Ice Cream Sampling at Kimberton Whole Foods in Malvern, Pa. (11 a.m.-3 p.m.; $Free)
Sat. 8/22 - Frozen Four Beer Release at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Newark, Del. (1 p.m.-4 p.m.; $PAYG)
Sat. 8/29 - Victory Ice Cream Sampling at Kimberton Whole Foods in Downingtown, Pa. (11 a.m.-3 p.m.; $Free)
Events Over $20
Philadelphia
Tue. 8/4 - Burgers 'n' Brews at Shake Shack in Philadelphia, Pa. (6 p.m.-8 p.m.; $33)
Thu. 8/20 - Yards Brews Cruises at Penn's Landing in Philadelphia, Pa. (7 p.m.-9:30 p.m.; $44.90-$69.90)
Sat. 8/22 - World Atlas of Beer at Philly Beer School in Philadelphia, Pa. (5 p.m.-7 p.m.; $39.98)
Philadelphia's close suburbs (within 20 mile radius of Philadelphia)
Tue. 8/25 - Summer of Seafood Beer Dinner at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Ardmore, Pa. (5 p.m.; $75)
Greater Philadelphia Metro / Eastern Pennsylvania / Other (beyond 20 mile radius of Philadelphia)
Wed. 8/5 - Beer and Food Pairings featuring Great Lakes at Spinnerstown Hotel in Spinnerstown, Pa. (7 p.m.-9 p.m.; $55)
Sat. 8/8 - BrewBQue at downtown Lewisburg, Pa. (1 p.m.-5 p.m.; $35-$40)
Tue. 8/11 - Beer vs. Wine Dinner at Washington House in Sellersville, Pa. (5 p.m.; $59)
Thu. 8/13 - Beer & BBQ at The Farmer's Daughter at Normandy Farm in Blue Bell, Pa. (6 p.m.-9 p.m.; $39.95-$45.95)
Thu. 8/13 - Beer and Wine of Italy at The Inn Keeper's Kitchen in West Chester, Pa. (7 p.m.-9 p.m.; $65)
Fri. 8/14 - Craft Beer Series: Summer Grilling & Beer at The Inn Keeper's Kitchen in West Chester, Pa. (7 p.m.-9 p.m.; $70)
Sat. 8/15 - America On Tap at Tubman-Garrett Park in Wilmington, Del. (2:30 p.m.-6 p.m.; $35-$55)
Sat. 8/15 - Saturday Brew Review (Peak Organic) at Isaac's Pickle Bar in Lancaster, Pa. (3 p.m.-5 p.m.; $25)
Sat. 8/15 - Pints for Pups at Sunnybrook Ballroom in Pottstown, Pa. (3 p.m.-7 p.m.; $20-$75)
Sat. 8/15 - State College Brew Expo at Tussey Mountain Ski Area in Boalsburg, Pa. (5 p.m.-9 p.m.; $45-$60)
Thu. 8/20 - Free Will Beer Dinner at The Yardley Inn in Yardley, Pa. (7 p.m.; $TBA)
Sat. 8/22 - Beer Bourbon BBQ Fest at Blue Mountain in Palmerton, Pa. (11 a.m.-5 p.m.; $5-$50)
Sat. 8/22 - Gettysburg Brew Fest at Lutheran Theological Seminary on Seminary Ridge in Gettysburg, Pa. (3:30 p.m.-8 p.m.; $20-$70)
Fri. 8/28 - Craft Beer Dinner with Forgotten Boardwalk at Renault Winery in Egg Harbor City, NJ (6:30 p.m.; $45)
Sat. 8/29 - Brews By The Bay at Cape May-Lewes Ferry in Cape May, NJ and Lewes, Del. (11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. and 4 p.m.-8 p.m.; $5-$70)
Sat. 8/29 - Upper Bucks Brewfest at Quakertown Alive in Quakertown, Pa. (12 p.m.-5 p.m.; $10-$70)
Sat. 8/29 - Manahopkin at Manahawkin Lake Park in Manahawkin, NJ (1 p.m.-7 p.m.; $8-$40)
Sat. 8/29 - Lancaster Craft Beerfest at Lancaster Square and Binns Park in Lancaster, Pa. (3 p.m.-7:30 p.m.; $12-$55)
Sales of my new book Beer Lover's Mid-Atlantic is continue to hum along quite nicely. My own events calendar is building out in August, September, and October. Not long after that, I'll be reminding you that it would make a swell Christmas and Hanukkah gift!
For now, head on over to the publisher's website where you can find a series of links to online sites, such as Amazon, where you can find the book for sale. Brick-and-mortar stores, too, will be carrying the book.
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
Mon. 8/3 - Bottle Shop Happy Hour (Penn) at Local 44 Bottle Shop in Philadelphia, Pa. (6 p.m.-8 p.m.; $Free)
Tue. 8/4 - Tuesday Tapping (Two Roads) at Lucky's Last Chance in Philadelphia, Pa. (8 p.m.-11 p.m.; $PAYG)
Wed. 8/5 - Allagash's 20th Anniversary Party at Monk's Cafe in Philadelphia, Pa. (11:30 a.m.; $PAYG)
Wed. 8/5 - Spirit of Wednesday (Yards) at The Trestle Inn in Philadelphia, Pa. (7 p.m.-9 p.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 8/7 - G’Day IPA Beer Release at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Philadelphia, Pa. (5 p.m.-7 p.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 8/7 - First Friday (River Horse) at Bottle Bar East in Philadelphia, Pa. (5 p.m.; $PAYG)
Mon. 8/10 - Bottle Shop Happy Hour (Left Hand) at Local 44 Bottle Shop in Philadelphia, Pa. (6 p.m.-8 p.m.; $Free)
Tue. 8/11 - Tuesday Tapping (Green Flash) at Lucky's Last Chance in Philadelphia, Pa. (8 p.m.-11 p.m.; $PAYG)
Wed. 8/12 - Spirit of Wednesday (Free Will) at The Trestle Inn in Philadelphia, Pa. (7 p.m.-9 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 8/13 - 19th Anniversary Luau at Grey Lodge Pub in Philadelphia, Pa. (6 p.m.-9 p.m.; $PAYG)
Sat. 8/15 through Fri. 8/22 - Sour Fest at Devil's Den in Philadelphia, Pa. ($PAYG)
Mon. 8/17 - Bottle Shop Happy Hour (Free Will) at Local 44 Bottle Shop in Philadelphia, Pa. (6 p.m.-8 p.m.; $Free)
Tue. 8/18 - Tuesday Tapping (Free Will) at Lucky's Last Chance in Philadelphia, Pa. (8 p.m.-11 p.m.; $PAYG)
Wed. 8/19 - Spirit of Wednesday (Funk) at The Trestle Inn in Philadelphia, Pa. (7 p.m.-9 p.m.; $PAYG)
Mon. 8/24 - Bottle Shop Happy Hour (Conshohocken) at Local 44 Bottle Shop in Philadelphia, Pa. (6 p.m.-8 p.m.; $Free)
Sat. 8/29 - Battle of the Breweries at Bottle Bar East in Philadelphia, Pa. (5 p.m.; $PAYG)
Mon. 8/31 - Bottle Shop Happy Hour (Evolution) at Local 44 Bottle Shop in Philadelphia, Pa. (6 p.m.-8 p.m.; $Free)
Philadelphia's close suburbs (within 20 mile radius of Philadelphia)
Sat. 8/1 - A Day of Victory at The Beer Shoppe in Ardmore, Pa. (1 p.m.-7 p.m.; $PAYG)
Sat. 8/1 - Lambic Lovers Do We Have a Wine for You at Teresa's Next Door in Wayne, Pa. ($PAYG)
Wed. 8/5 - Watermelon Wit Beer Release at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Media, Pa. (4 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 8/6 - Sierra Nevada Oktoberfest at Pinocchio's in Media, Pa. (5 p.m.-7 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 8/6 - Lex Luthor IPA Beer Release at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Ardmore, Pa. (5 p.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 8/7 - Free Will Tasting at The Beer Shoppe in Ardmore, Pa. (5 p.m.-7 p.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 8/7 and Sat. 8/8 - Belgium comes to Cooperstown-We really mean to Teresa’s at Teresa's Next Door in Wayne, Pa. ($PAYG)
Thu. 8/13 - Uinta Promo Night at Pinocchio's in Media, Pa. (6 p.m.-8 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 8/27 - Long Trail Promo Night at Pinocchio's in Media, Pa. (6 p.m.-8 p.m.; $PAYG)
Greater Philadelphia Metro / Eastern Pennsylvania / Other (beyond 20 mile radius of Philadelphia)
Sat. 8/1 - Victory Ice Cream Sampling at Kimberton Whole Foods in Phoenixville, Pa. (11 a.m.-3 p.m.; $Free)
Sat. 8/1 - BrewBQ at Plantation Field in Unionville, Pa. (12 p.m.-4 p.m.; $Free to attend, $PAYG)
Sun. 8/2 - Summer Hopfest at Liberty Taproom in Reading, Pa. ($PAYG)
Wed. 8/5 - Brewer's Choice For Charity at Allentown Brew Works in Allentown, Pa. (5 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 8/6 - Take Flight at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Voorhees, NJ (4 p.m.-7 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 8/6 - IPA Day at Argilla Brewing Company in Newark, Del. (4 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 8/6 - Hops & Hog Wings at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Newark, Del. (5 p.m.-8 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 8/6 - Victory Cruise Night at Victory Brewing Company in Downingtown, Pa. (5 p.m.-8 p.m.; $20)
Thu. 8/6 - Charity Cask Night at Bethlehem Brew Works in Bethlehem, Pa. (5 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 8/6 - IPA Day at Isaac Newtons in Newtown, Pa. ($PAYG)
Fri. 8/7 - Incubus Friday at Sly Fox Brewing Company in Phoenixville and Pottstown, Pa. (11:30 a.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 8/7 - Speakeasy Brewing Tasting at Exton Beverage in Exton, Pa. (4 p.m.-6 p.m.; $Free)
Fri. 8/7 - Friday Night Beer Tasting (Allagash) at Washington House in Sellersville, Pa. (5 p.m.; $10-$12)
Sat. 8/8 - Victory Ice Cream Sampling at Kimberton Whole Foods in Downingtown, Pa. (11 a.m.-3 p.m.; $Free)
Sat. 8/8 - Grand Opening at Levante Brewing Company in West Chester, Pa. (11 a.m.-10 p.m.; $PAYG)
Sun. 8/9 - Gears Before Beers Ride to Yards Brewery at Exton Beverage in Exton, Pa. (9 a.m.; $PAYG)
Sun. 8/16 - Cigars & Stilletos at Liberty Taproom in Reading, Pa. (1 p.m.-5 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 8/20 - Russian River Tasting at Craft Ale House in Limerick, Pa. (6 p.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 8/21 - Third Friday Firkin Fest at Sly Fox Brewing Company in Phoenixville, Pa. (11:30 a.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 8/21 - Peak Organic Tap Takeover at Isaac's Pickle Bar in Lancaster, Pa. (5 p.m.; $PAYG)
Sat. 8/22 - Victory Ice Cream Sampling at Kimberton Whole Foods in Malvern, Pa. (11 a.m.-3 p.m.; $Free)
Sat. 8/22 - Frozen Four Beer Release at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Newark, Del. (1 p.m.-4 p.m.; $PAYG)
Sat. 8/29 - Victory Ice Cream Sampling at Kimberton Whole Foods in Downingtown, Pa. (11 a.m.-3 p.m.; $Free)
Events Over $20
Philadelphia
Tue. 8/4 - Burgers 'n' Brews at Shake Shack in Philadelphia, Pa. (6 p.m.-8 p.m.; $33)
Thu. 8/20 - Yards Brews Cruises at Penn's Landing in Philadelphia, Pa. (7 p.m.-9:30 p.m.; $44.90-$69.90)
Sat. 8/22 - World Atlas of Beer at Philly Beer School in Philadelphia, Pa. (5 p.m.-7 p.m.; $39.98)
Philadelphia's close suburbs (within 20 mile radius of Philadelphia)
Tue. 8/25 - Summer of Seafood Beer Dinner at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Ardmore, Pa. (5 p.m.; $75)
Greater Philadelphia Metro / Eastern Pennsylvania / Other (beyond 20 mile radius of Philadelphia)
Wed. 8/5 - Beer and Food Pairings featuring Great Lakes at Spinnerstown Hotel in Spinnerstown, Pa. (7 p.m.-9 p.m.; $55)
Sat. 8/8 - BrewBQue at downtown Lewisburg, Pa. (1 p.m.-5 p.m.; $35-$40)
Tue. 8/11 - Beer vs. Wine Dinner at Washington House in Sellersville, Pa. (5 p.m.; $59)
Thu. 8/13 - Beer & BBQ at The Farmer's Daughter at Normandy Farm in Blue Bell, Pa. (6 p.m.-9 p.m.; $39.95-$45.95)
Thu. 8/13 - Beer and Wine of Italy at The Inn Keeper's Kitchen in West Chester, Pa. (7 p.m.-9 p.m.; $65)
Fri. 8/14 - Craft Beer Series: Summer Grilling & Beer at The Inn Keeper's Kitchen in West Chester, Pa. (7 p.m.-9 p.m.; $70)
Sat. 8/15 - America On Tap at Tubman-Garrett Park in Wilmington, Del. (2:30 p.m.-6 p.m.; $35-$55)
Sat. 8/15 - Saturday Brew Review (Peak Organic) at Isaac's Pickle Bar in Lancaster, Pa. (3 p.m.-5 p.m.; $25)
Sat. 8/15 - Pints for Pups at Sunnybrook Ballroom in Pottstown, Pa. (3 p.m.-7 p.m.; $20-$75)
Sat. 8/15 - State College Brew Expo at Tussey Mountain Ski Area in Boalsburg, Pa. (5 p.m.-9 p.m.; $45-$60)
Thu. 8/20 - Free Will Beer Dinner at The Yardley Inn in Yardley, Pa. (7 p.m.; $TBA)
Sat. 8/22 - Beer Bourbon BBQ Fest at Blue Mountain in Palmerton, Pa. (11 a.m.-5 p.m.; $5-$50)
Sat. 8/22 - Gettysburg Brew Fest at Lutheran Theological Seminary on Seminary Ridge in Gettysburg, Pa. (3:30 p.m.-8 p.m.; $20-$70)
Fri. 8/28 - Craft Beer Dinner with Forgotten Boardwalk at Renault Winery in Egg Harbor City, NJ (6:30 p.m.; $45)
Sat. 8/29 - Brews By The Bay at Cape May-Lewes Ferry in Cape May, NJ and Lewes, Del. (11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. and 4 p.m.-8 p.m.; $5-$70)
Sat. 8/29 - Upper Bucks Brewfest at Quakertown Alive in Quakertown, Pa. (12 p.m.-5 p.m.; $10-$70)
Sat. 8/29 - Manahopkin at Manahawkin Lake Park in Manahawkin, NJ (1 p.m.-7 p.m.; $8-$40)
Sat. 8/29 - Lancaster Craft Beerfest at Lancaster Square and Binns Park in Lancaster, Pa. (3 p.m.-7:30 p.m.; $12-$55)
Friday, July 24, 2015
Stewart's Big Blowout Festival is tomorrow - so here's a fun look back
Here on the eve of the 20th Anniversary Festival at Stewart's Brewing Company in Bear, Del. my tunneling around the archives of The Brew Lounge uncovered these goodies that will help get you in the proper state of mind for the party.
First up, circa 2008, an interview with Ric Hoffman - brewer of roughly 15 years at Stewart's - one of the self-determined better interviews that I did over the years. Maybe not; but you be the judge.
Then, let's take a short musical interlude courtesy, once again, of Mr. Hoffman. Trust me, this doesn't disappoint.
Lastly, let's check back a mere five years ago to see how Stewart's celebrated the big 1-5.
First up, circa 2008, an interview with Ric Hoffman - brewer of roughly 15 years at Stewart's - one of the self-determined better interviews that I did over the years. Maybe not; but you be the judge.
Then, let's take a short musical interlude courtesy, once again, of Mr. Hoffman. Trust me, this doesn't disappoint.
Lastly, let's check back a mere five years ago to see how Stewart's celebrated the big 1-5.
Thursday, July 23, 2015
Weekly Beer Calendar Update: July 23 - July 31
Here we go again. Closing out another month in 2015 with a solid list of events. Have at it!
Also, please keep my book events in mind where I'm talking beer, selling/signing books, and in some cases tasting beer with anyone who shows up. The events thus far have been successful and I'm looking forward to keeping it going. I've got one tonight with Earth Bread + Brewery where a book purchase gets a you sweet deal on flatbreads.
Here's a link to the full list of future and past events where you can catch me selling Beer Lover's Mid-Atlantic.
As you review beer events, don't forget PhillyTapFinder.com. As always, they host an impressive listing of beer event draft lists to help better inform your beer event planning.
Click through here for a look at the full monthly calendar of beer events around the Philadelphia region.
Bear, Del.
Sat. 7/25; 4 p.m.-8 p.m. - 20th Anniversary Outdoor Beer Fest at Stewart's Brewing Company ($10-$40 to celebrate the brewery's anniversary with their beers plus Iron Hill, Dogfish, Fordham/Old Dominion, Flying Fish, 3rd Wave, 16 Mile, Mispillion, Argilla, Twin Lakes, Sly Fox, and Yards. Fun food on our smoker grill and live Irish Music with 7 Rings Band.)
Kulpsville, Pa.
Sat. 7/25 - Tröegs vs. Victory Face Off at CJ's Doghouse ($PAYG as both sides will be bringing six beers to the table for you to enjoy.)
Lancaster, Pa.
Fri. 7/24; 5 p.m. - Beer Geek Christmas in July at Hunger N Thirst ($PAYG for a lineup of world class beers to make beer geeks think Christmas came early.)
Lititz, Pa.
Mon. 7/27; 5:30 p.m. - Lost Abbey Beer Dinner at Bulls Head Public House ($35 for four courses served with four beers from Lost Abbey.)
Media, Pa.
Thu. 7/23; 6 p.m.-8 p.m. - Evolution Promo Night at Pinocchio's ($PAYG for a lineup of beers from Evolution Brewing Company.)
Newark, Del.
Sat. 7/25; 2 p.m.-9 p.m. - Newark Food & Brew Fest at downtown Newark ($PAYG as you wander around downtown Newark with events showcasing more than 40 craft and imported beers paired with creative food offerings from 17 of Newark's restaurants.)
Perkasie, Pa.
Sun. 7/26; 12 p.m.-7 p.m. - Sour Sunday at Free Will Brewing Company ($PAYG for the monthly tapping of many sours.)
Philadelphia, Pa.
Thu. 7/23; 7 p.m.-9 p.m. - Book signing and flatbread deal with the author of Beer Lover's Mid-Atlantic at Earth Bread + Brewery ($PAYG as Bryan Kolesar stops by to sell and sign his book paired with a special flatbread offer.)
Sat. 7/25; 6:30 p.m.-10 p.m. - Summer Ale Festival at The Philadelphia Zoo ($25-$90 for admission to the Zoo, unlimited beer samples from the region’s top breweries, a live band, DJ, games, and more.)
Mon. 7/27; 8 p.m. - Crabbie's Quizzo Monday at London Grill ($PAYG for complimentary samplings, featured cocktails, and Crabbie’s prizes as part of Crabbie's Week Philadelphia.)
Tue. 7/28; 7 p.m.-9 p.m. - Crabbie's Sampling at Moriarity's ($PAYG for Original, Spiced Orange, and Cloudy Alcoholic Lemonade. Crabbie’s gifts, too, as part of Crabbie's Week Philadelphia.)
Tue. 7/28; 8 p.m. - Tuesday Tapping at Lucky's Last Chance ($PAYG for a night of beers from Founders.)
Wed. 7/29; 8 p.m.-10 p.m. - Crabbie's Sampling at Boxer's ($PAYG for Original, Spiced Orange, and Cloudy Alcoholic Lemonade. Crabbie’s gifts, too, as part of Crabbie's Week Philadelphia.)
Thu. 7/30; 7 p.m. - Paint Nite at Slainte ($PAYG for a Paint Nite along with Crabbie's beers and cocktails as part of Crabbie's Week Philadelphia.)
Fri. 7/31; 5 p.m.-7 p.m. - Beer Tasting at Craft Beer Outlet ($Free tasting samples of beers from Philadelphia Brewing Company.)
Fri. 7/31; 6 p.m.-8 p.m. - Crabbie's Night at all 10 Chickie's & Pete's ($PAYG for Crabbie’s cocktails and complimentary samplings. J.C. the elephant will be at the Packer avenue location for photos and special Crabbie’s gifts.)
Reading, Pa.
Sat. 7/25; 3 p.m.-7 p.m. - Pints For Pups at Reading Liederkranz ($20-$75 for delicious food, loads of beer for the tasting, and live music where all proceeds from this dog-friendly beer tasting event will go directly to veterinary and pet care programs for people and animals in some of our most under-served and impoverished areas.)
Telford, Pa.
Sat. 7/25; 4 p.m.-8:30 p.m. - Indian Valley Beer Fest at Indian Valley Public Library ($10-$65 to sample some of the best craft beers from across the country and from right here in our own backyard. Also, a homebrewing competition.)
Wayne, Pa.
Fri. 7/24 through Sun. 7/26 - Proper Kölsch from Cologne at Teresa's Next Door ($PAYG for Gaffel, Reisdorff, Sünner, and Früh all served the proper way all weekend.)
Fri. 7/31; 5 p.m.-7 p.m. - Friday Night Sampling at Beer Yard ($Free tasting samples of beers from Flying Fish.)
Yardley, Pa.
Thu. 7/23 - Off Color Beer Dinner at The Yardley Inn ($TBA for a night of American fair matched with great brews from Off Color.)
Also, please keep my book events in mind where I'm talking beer, selling/signing books, and in some cases tasting beer with anyone who shows up. The events thus far have been successful and I'm looking forward to keeping it going. I've got one tonight with Earth Bread + Brewery where a book purchase gets a you sweet deal on flatbreads.
Here's a link to the full list of future and past events where you can catch me selling Beer Lover's Mid-Atlantic.
As you review beer events, don't forget PhillyTapFinder.com. As always, they host an impressive listing of beer event draft lists to help better inform your beer event planning.
Click through here for a look at the full monthly calendar of beer events around the Philadelphia region.
Bear, Del.
Sat. 7/25; 4 p.m.-8 p.m. - 20th Anniversary Outdoor Beer Fest at Stewart's Brewing Company ($10-$40 to celebrate the brewery's anniversary with their beers plus Iron Hill, Dogfish, Fordham/Old Dominion, Flying Fish, 3rd Wave, 16 Mile, Mispillion, Argilla, Twin Lakes, Sly Fox, and Yards. Fun food on our smoker grill and live Irish Music with 7 Rings Band.)
Kulpsville, Pa.
Sat. 7/25 - Tröegs vs. Victory Face Off at CJ's Doghouse ($PAYG as both sides will be bringing six beers to the table for you to enjoy.)
Lancaster, Pa.
Fri. 7/24; 5 p.m. - Beer Geek Christmas in July at Hunger N Thirst ($PAYG for a lineup of world class beers to make beer geeks think Christmas came early.)
Lititz, Pa.
Mon. 7/27; 5:30 p.m. - Lost Abbey Beer Dinner at Bulls Head Public House ($35 for four courses served with four beers from Lost Abbey.)
Media, Pa.
Thu. 7/23; 6 p.m.-8 p.m. - Evolution Promo Night at Pinocchio's ($PAYG for a lineup of beers from Evolution Brewing Company.)
Newark, Del.
Sat. 7/25; 2 p.m.-9 p.m. - Newark Food & Brew Fest at downtown Newark ($PAYG as you wander around downtown Newark with events showcasing more than 40 craft and imported beers paired with creative food offerings from 17 of Newark's restaurants.)
Perkasie, Pa.
Sun. 7/26; 12 p.m.-7 p.m. - Sour Sunday at Free Will Brewing Company ($PAYG for the monthly tapping of many sours.)
Philadelphia, Pa.
Thu. 7/23; 7 p.m.-9 p.m. - Book signing and flatbread deal with the author of Beer Lover's Mid-Atlantic at Earth Bread + Brewery ($PAYG as Bryan Kolesar stops by to sell and sign his book paired with a special flatbread offer.)
Sat. 7/25; 6:30 p.m.-10 p.m. - Summer Ale Festival at The Philadelphia Zoo ($25-$90 for admission to the Zoo, unlimited beer samples from the region’s top breweries, a live band, DJ, games, and more.)
Mon. 7/27; 8 p.m. - Crabbie's Quizzo Monday at London Grill ($PAYG for complimentary samplings, featured cocktails, and Crabbie’s prizes as part of Crabbie's Week Philadelphia.)
Tue. 7/28; 7 p.m.-9 p.m. - Crabbie's Sampling at Moriarity's ($PAYG for Original, Spiced Orange, and Cloudy Alcoholic Lemonade. Crabbie’s gifts, too, as part of Crabbie's Week Philadelphia.)
Tue. 7/28; 8 p.m. - Tuesday Tapping at Lucky's Last Chance ($PAYG for a night of beers from Founders.)
Wed. 7/29; 8 p.m.-10 p.m. - Crabbie's Sampling at Boxer's ($PAYG for Original, Spiced Orange, and Cloudy Alcoholic Lemonade. Crabbie’s gifts, too, as part of Crabbie's Week Philadelphia.)
Thu. 7/30; 7 p.m. - Paint Nite at Slainte ($PAYG for a Paint Nite along with Crabbie's beers and cocktails as part of Crabbie's Week Philadelphia.)
Fri. 7/31; 5 p.m.-7 p.m. - Beer Tasting at Craft Beer Outlet ($Free tasting samples of beers from Philadelphia Brewing Company.)
Fri. 7/31; 6 p.m.-8 p.m. - Crabbie's Night at all 10 Chickie's & Pete's ($PAYG for Crabbie’s cocktails and complimentary samplings. J.C. the elephant will be at the Packer avenue location for photos and special Crabbie’s gifts.)
Reading, Pa.
Sat. 7/25; 3 p.m.-7 p.m. - Pints For Pups at Reading Liederkranz ($20-$75 for delicious food, loads of beer for the tasting, and live music where all proceeds from this dog-friendly beer tasting event will go directly to veterinary and pet care programs for people and animals in some of our most under-served and impoverished areas.)
Telford, Pa.
Sat. 7/25; 4 p.m.-8:30 p.m. - Indian Valley Beer Fest at Indian Valley Public Library ($10-$65 to sample some of the best craft beers from across the country and from right here in our own backyard. Also, a homebrewing competition.)
Wayne, Pa.
Fri. 7/24 through Sun. 7/26 - Proper Kölsch from Cologne at Teresa's Next Door ($PAYG for Gaffel, Reisdorff, Sünner, and Früh all served the proper way all weekend.)
Fri. 7/31; 5 p.m.-7 p.m. - Friday Night Sampling at Beer Yard ($Free tasting samples of beers from Flying Fish.)
Yardley, Pa.
Thu. 7/23 - Off Color Beer Dinner at The Yardley Inn ($TBA for a night of American fair matched with great brews from Off Color.)
Wednesday, July 22, 2015
Ten years of serving at The Brew Lounge, Part 6 - The People
Back to: "TBL at 10": Part 5
It always tweaks me just a bit the wrong way when I hear, "it's just beer". Fine, making beer is not curing cancer. However, to dismiss any argument away with the scapegoat of "it's just beer" is to minimize the impact - the much growing impact - that the beer world is having on individual lives through the jobs it creates. Let's not get bogged down in the flat-line-ish trend of overall beer sales; we all know that we're talking about the non-macro side of the fence here. The non-macro segment continues to grow like gangbusters, creating jobs both direct and indirect along the way. Jobs that provide income to those involved.
So with that, along with the topic of "place" that I last discussed in this ten-year-retrospective, I find the topic of "people" to be of equal importance when discussing the wide world of great beer. Whenever possible, I've focused on the people and the places that are central to the brewing establishments cranking out the great beer and the beer bars and restaurants that serve it well.
The examples are way too numerous to list out here. However, I might point you to some memorable projects that made their way out in various bits and bytes throughout the years.
Perhaps oddly enough, the year-end obituaries that I post are some of the best examples I can think of. At each year-end, I like to bring attention to those in the industry that passed away during the past year after leaving a long-lasting mark on the industry. It's something that I've rarely seen done in other beer forums and find that it's my small way of bringing some lasting attention to the good work that individuals have contributed to the betterment of the beer world. Check out the yearly wrap-ups that I'm referring to.
While I haven't dipped into full-blown brewer and brewery profiles in quite some time, that may change soon. Though you could argue my just-released book was exactly that. Check out one of the profiles I assembled in advance of Philly Beer Week 2008 to help bring awareness of those brewing establishment participants. I did one for each local brewery and I guess, yes, could have been seen as a precursor of the book to come 7 years later.
There've been other profile, interviews, etc. through the years. I seem to reminisce back to a couple a bit more than others. One was with Ric Hoffman of Stewart's in Delaware (timely with their 20th anniversary party this coming weekend.) And another was with Sean McGettigan during his anniversary of opening Station Taproom in Downingtown, Pa. Plus, it's video and how exciting is that?!
There have also been interesting interviews (if I do say so myself) of folks like an epic one put together with both Jose Garces and Garrett Oliver on the eve of their beer dinner at Chifa.
Got to be a people person in this business. Beer and people keep this might engine humming and I've been honored to meet some fine conductors along the way.
Back to: "TBL at 10": Part 5
Thursday, July 16, 2015
Weekly Beer Calendar Update: July 16 - July 22
Here in the Philly region, the rains continue to fall from the sky keeping most things growing quite nicely which is unlike some summers. Never failing, though, is the continual pouring of great beers at events all around the region. Get out there and drink 'em up. I'd mention that it'll help keep you growing, but that my suggest health benefits from drinking beer, so I'll stop now ;-)
Also, please keep my book events in mind where I'm talking beer, selling/signing books, and in some cases tasting beer with anyone who shows up. The events thus far have been successful and I'm looking forward to keeping it going. This coming Sunday I'll be at Round Guys, Wednesday at The Drafting Room, and Thursday at Earth Bread + Brewery. Busy week for all of us!
Here's a link to the full list of future and past events where you can catch me selling Beer Lover's Mid-Atlantic.
As you review beer events, don't forget PhillyTapFinder.com. As always, they host an impressive listing of beer event draft lists to help better inform your beer event planning.
Click through here for a look at the full monthly calendar of beer events around the Philadelphia region.
Blue Bell, Pa.
Thu. 7/16; 6 p.m.-9 p.m. - The Summer of Local Love at Normandy Farm ($39.95-$45.95 for all-you-can-eat clam bake and buffet, plus beer from Sly Fox, wine from Black Walnut, and music from Soul City Shakedown.)
Churchville, Pa.
Fri. 7/17; 5 p.m. - James Wallace Memorial Beer Event at Churchville Inn ($PAYG. So a man that helped me learn everything I know about the restaurant industry died Monday so in my mind there is only one thing left to do and throw a kick ass beer event.)
Downingtown, Pa.
Thu. 7/16; 6:30 p.m.-10 p.m. - All American Beer Dinner at Victory Brewing Company ($65 for a five-course meal paired with Whirlwind Whitbier, St. Boisterous, Moving Parts IPA 04, Liberty Bell Ringer, and Kuhl Kölsch.)
Exton, Pa.
Fri. 7/17; 4 p.m.-6 p.m. - Manayunk Brewing Tasting at Exton Beverage ($Free tasting samples of beers from Manayunk Brewing Company.)
Wed. 7/22; 5 p.m. - Two Roads Keep the Pint Night at The Drafting Room (5 p.m.; $PAYG for Two Roads' Road to Ruin DIPA, Lil' Heaven Session IPA, Worker's Comp Saison, No Limits Hefeweizen on draft and Conntucky Lightnin' in the bottle. We will have a special guest with us, the author of Beer Lover's Mid-Atlantic, Bryan J. Kolesar. He will be having a free book signing, you can buy the book, or just stop and chat with him.)
Wed. 7/22; 7 p.m.-9 p.m. - Beer School 101 at Rino's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria ($39.95 for an Italian meal paired with bees from Weyerbacher.)
Lancaster, Pa.
Fri. 7/17; 5 p.m. - Tröegs Tap Takeover at Isaac's Pickle Bar ($PAYG for Tröegs taps all night long plus live music from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.)
Lansdale, Pa.
Sat. 7/18; 2 p.m. - Rides & Ales at Round Guys Brewing Company ($PAYG for a casual 20 mile ride around town. All are welcome, regardless of age, height, or cycling abilities. After you’re done, stop in the brewery for a bite to eat and a drink.)
Sun. 7/19; 1 p.m.-4 p.m. - Book Signing and Free Beer at Round Guys Brewing Company ($PAYG as each purchase of Beer Lover's Mid-Atlantic comes with a complimentary 12 oz. beer of your choice.)
Media, Pa.
Thu. 7/16; 4 p.m.-8 p.m. - Smokin Blond Beer Release at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant ($PAYG for the release of this classic Belgian-style blonde ale with biscuit-like character and a subtle sweet smoke flavor.)
Thu. 7/16; 4 p.m.-6 p.m. - Lancaster Promo Night at Pinocchio's ($PAYG for Boss Hogg and Kolsch from Lancaster Brewing Company.)
Philadelphia, Pa.
Thu. 7/16; 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. - Yards Brews Cruise at Spirit of Philadelphia ($44.90 for a Brews Cruise dinner buffet menu and open beer bar with Yards Brewing Company.)
Thu. 7/16; 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. - Belgian Beer Experience at Philly Beer School ($47.98 to taste through the famous, and not-so-famous, beer styles of Belgium, including Strong Golden Ales, Wild Fermented Lambics, Monk brews, and more.)
Fri. 7/17; 4 p.m. - Ben Franklin's Half Birthday with Two Roads at Brü Craft and Wurst ($PAYG to celebrate our Founding Father's 309th half-birthday with a special Two Roads Brewing Company tap takeover.)
Sat. 7/18; 2 p.m.-4 p.m. - Beer and Cheese Tour at The Foodery-10th Street ($PAYG for Ommegang's brand new Belgian Independence Day 2015 Dry Hopped Tripel, Duvel Golden, and Duvel's brand new Duvel Tripel Hop 2015. Also featuring cheese from DiBruno Bros.)
Sun. 7/19; 12 p.m.-10 p.m. - Belgian Independence Day Party at PHS Pop-Up Garden-South Street ($PAYG for Belgian and special Belgian-style beers from Duvel and Ommegang, including the limited-release Ommegang Belgian Independence Day. Live music from Blackbird Society Orchestra and Bearded Ladies Cabaret Co.)
Sun. 7/19; 2 p.m.-4 p.m. - Beer and Cheese Tour at The Foodery-2nd Street ($PAYG for Ommegang's brand new Belgian Independence Day 2015 Dry Hopped Tripel, Duvel Golden, and Duvel's brand new Duvel Tripel Hop 2015. Also featuring cheese from DiBruno Bros.)
Mon. 7/20; 6 p.m.-8 p.m. - Beer and Cheese Tour at The Foodery-Roxborough ($PAYG for Ommegang's brand new Belgian Independence Day 2015 Dry Hopped Tripel, Duvel Golden, and Duvel's brand new Duvel Tripel Hop 2015. Also featuring cheese from DiBruno Bros.)
Tue. 7/21; 6 p.m.-8 p.m. - Beer and Cheese Tour at The Foodery-Rittenhouse ($PAYG for Ommegang's brand new Belgian Independence Day 2015 Dry Hopped Tripel, Duvel Golden, and Duvel's brand new Duvel Tripel Hop 2015. Also featuring cheese from DiBruno Bros.)
Tue. 7/21; 8 p.m. - Tuesday Tapping at Lucky's Last Chance ($PAYG for a night of beers from Otter Creek.)
Phoenixville, Pa.
Fri. 7/17; 11:30 a.m. - Third Friday Firkin Fest at Sly Fox Brewing Company ($PAYG to see which other beers take their place alongside the stalwart Chester County Bitter.)
Wayne, Pa.
Fri. 7/17; 5 p.m.-7 p.m. - Friday Night Sampling at The Beer Yard ($Free tasting samples of beers from Deschutes.)
Fri. 7/17 - KBS and Double Trouble at Teresa's Next Door ($PAYG for Founders KBS and Double Trouble plus a few of their always delicious core beers.)
Westmont, NJ
Sat. 7/18; 12 p.m.-4 p.m. - Pour-A-Palooza at The Pour House ($40-$45 for 44 breweries and live music.)
West Chester, Pa.
Thu. 7/16; 6 p.m. - East vs. West at Side Bar ($PAYG for a showcase of Victory and Stone beers.)
Wed. 7/22; 6:30 p.m. - Beer Pairing with Brewmaster at Boxcar Brewpub ($50 for a five-course meal paired with Mango Ginger Pale Ale, New IPA, 1492 APA, Passenger Pale Ale, and a choice of Coal Runner Stout or Belgian Third R'ale Tripel.)
Also, please keep my book events in mind where I'm talking beer, selling/signing books, and in some cases tasting beer with anyone who shows up. The events thus far have been successful and I'm looking forward to keeping it going. This coming Sunday I'll be at Round Guys, Wednesday at The Drafting Room, and Thursday at Earth Bread + Brewery. Busy week for all of us!
Here's a link to the full list of future and past events where you can catch me selling Beer Lover's Mid-Atlantic.
As you review beer events, don't forget PhillyTapFinder.com. As always, they host an impressive listing of beer event draft lists to help better inform your beer event planning.
Click through here for a look at the full monthly calendar of beer events around the Philadelphia region.
Blue Bell, Pa.
Thu. 7/16; 6 p.m.-9 p.m. - The Summer of Local Love at Normandy Farm ($39.95-$45.95 for all-you-can-eat clam bake and buffet, plus beer from Sly Fox, wine from Black Walnut, and music from Soul City Shakedown.)
Churchville, Pa.
Fri. 7/17; 5 p.m. - James Wallace Memorial Beer Event at Churchville Inn ($PAYG. So a man that helped me learn everything I know about the restaurant industry died Monday so in my mind there is only one thing left to do and throw a kick ass beer event.)
Downingtown, Pa.
Thu. 7/16; 6:30 p.m.-10 p.m. - All American Beer Dinner at Victory Brewing Company ($65 for a five-course meal paired with Whirlwind Whitbier, St. Boisterous, Moving Parts IPA 04, Liberty Bell Ringer, and Kuhl Kölsch.)
Exton, Pa.
Fri. 7/17; 4 p.m.-6 p.m. - Manayunk Brewing Tasting at Exton Beverage ($Free tasting samples of beers from Manayunk Brewing Company.)
Wed. 7/22; 5 p.m. - Two Roads Keep the Pint Night at The Drafting Room (5 p.m.; $PAYG for Two Roads' Road to Ruin DIPA, Lil' Heaven Session IPA, Worker's Comp Saison, No Limits Hefeweizen on draft and Conntucky Lightnin' in the bottle. We will have a special guest with us, the author of Beer Lover's Mid-Atlantic, Bryan J. Kolesar. He will be having a free book signing, you can buy the book, or just stop and chat with him.)
Wed. 7/22; 7 p.m.-9 p.m. - Beer School 101 at Rino's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria ($39.95 for an Italian meal paired with bees from Weyerbacher.)
Lancaster, Pa.
Fri. 7/17; 5 p.m. - Tröegs Tap Takeover at Isaac's Pickle Bar ($PAYG for Tröegs taps all night long plus live music from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.)
Lansdale, Pa.
Sat. 7/18; 2 p.m. - Rides & Ales at Round Guys Brewing Company ($PAYG for a casual 20 mile ride around town. All are welcome, regardless of age, height, or cycling abilities. After you’re done, stop in the brewery for a bite to eat and a drink.)
Sun. 7/19; 1 p.m.-4 p.m. - Book Signing and Free Beer at Round Guys Brewing Company ($PAYG as each purchase of Beer Lover's Mid-Atlantic comes with a complimentary 12 oz. beer of your choice.)
Media, Pa.
Thu. 7/16; 4 p.m.-8 p.m. - Smokin Blond Beer Release at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant ($PAYG for the release of this classic Belgian-style blonde ale with biscuit-like character and a subtle sweet smoke flavor.)
Thu. 7/16; 4 p.m.-6 p.m. - Lancaster Promo Night at Pinocchio's ($PAYG for Boss Hogg and Kolsch from Lancaster Brewing Company.)
Philadelphia, Pa.
Thu. 7/16; 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. - Yards Brews Cruise at Spirit of Philadelphia ($44.90 for a Brews Cruise dinner buffet menu and open beer bar with Yards Brewing Company.)
Thu. 7/16; 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. - Belgian Beer Experience at Philly Beer School ($47.98 to taste through the famous, and not-so-famous, beer styles of Belgium, including Strong Golden Ales, Wild Fermented Lambics, Monk brews, and more.)
Fri. 7/17; 4 p.m. - Ben Franklin's Half Birthday with Two Roads at Brü Craft and Wurst ($PAYG to celebrate our Founding Father's 309th half-birthday with a special Two Roads Brewing Company tap takeover.)
Sat. 7/18; 2 p.m.-4 p.m. - Beer and Cheese Tour at The Foodery-10th Street ($PAYG for Ommegang's brand new Belgian Independence Day 2015 Dry Hopped Tripel, Duvel Golden, and Duvel's brand new Duvel Tripel Hop 2015. Also featuring cheese from DiBruno Bros.)
Sun. 7/19; 12 p.m.-10 p.m. - Belgian Independence Day Party at PHS Pop-Up Garden-South Street ($PAYG for Belgian and special Belgian-style beers from Duvel and Ommegang, including the limited-release Ommegang Belgian Independence Day. Live music from Blackbird Society Orchestra and Bearded Ladies Cabaret Co.)
Sun. 7/19; 2 p.m.-4 p.m. - Beer and Cheese Tour at The Foodery-2nd Street ($PAYG for Ommegang's brand new Belgian Independence Day 2015 Dry Hopped Tripel, Duvel Golden, and Duvel's brand new Duvel Tripel Hop 2015. Also featuring cheese from DiBruno Bros.)
Mon. 7/20; 6 p.m.-8 p.m. - Beer and Cheese Tour at The Foodery-Roxborough ($PAYG for Ommegang's brand new Belgian Independence Day 2015 Dry Hopped Tripel, Duvel Golden, and Duvel's brand new Duvel Tripel Hop 2015. Also featuring cheese from DiBruno Bros.)
Tue. 7/21; 6 p.m.-8 p.m. - Beer and Cheese Tour at The Foodery-Rittenhouse ($PAYG for Ommegang's brand new Belgian Independence Day 2015 Dry Hopped Tripel, Duvel Golden, and Duvel's brand new Duvel Tripel Hop 2015. Also featuring cheese from DiBruno Bros.)
Tue. 7/21; 8 p.m. - Tuesday Tapping at Lucky's Last Chance ($PAYG for a night of beers from Otter Creek.)
Phoenixville, Pa.
Fri. 7/17; 11:30 a.m. - Third Friday Firkin Fest at Sly Fox Brewing Company ($PAYG to see which other beers take their place alongside the stalwart Chester County Bitter.)
Wayne, Pa.
Fri. 7/17; 5 p.m.-7 p.m. - Friday Night Sampling at The Beer Yard ($Free tasting samples of beers from Deschutes.)
Fri. 7/17 - KBS and Double Trouble at Teresa's Next Door ($PAYG for Founders KBS and Double Trouble plus a few of their always delicious core beers.)
Westmont, NJ
Sat. 7/18; 12 p.m.-4 p.m. - Pour-A-Palooza at The Pour House ($40-$45 for 44 breweries and live music.)
West Chester, Pa.
Thu. 7/16; 6 p.m. - East vs. West at Side Bar ($PAYG for a showcase of Victory and Stone beers.)
Wed. 7/22; 6:30 p.m. - Beer Pairing with Brewmaster at Boxcar Brewpub ($50 for a five-course meal paired with Mango Ginger Pale Ale, New IPA, 1492 APA, Passenger Pale Ale, and a choice of Coal Runner Stout or Belgian Third R'ale Tripel.)
Thursday, July 09, 2015
Weekly Beer Calendar Update: July 9 - July 15
Another week upcoming with a diverse list of beer events around the greater Philadelphia region. Remember to stay cool this summer; drink more beer!
Also, please keep my book events in mind where I'm talking beer, selling/signing books, and in some cases tasting beer with anyone who shows up. The events thus far have been successful and I'm looking forward to keeping it going. I have one upcoming at Round Guys and another that I'm about to announce any day now.
Here's a link to the full list of future and past events where you can catch me selling Beer Lover's Mid-Atlantic.
As you review beer events, don't forget PhillyTapFinder.com. As always, they host an impressive listing of beer event draft lists to help better inform your beer event planning.
Click through here for a look at the full monthly calendar of beer events around the Philadelphia region.
Bristol, Pa.
Sat. 7/11; 2 p.m.-8 p.m. - Gobletstock 1 Year Anniversary Party at Broken Goblet Brewing Company ($PAYG for free admission, live music, food trucks, 15+ beers on draft, and special surprises.)
Cherry Hill, NJ
Sun. 7/12; 11 a.m. - 99 Years Later - The Shark Attack Event at Forgotten Boardwalk Brewing Company ($PAYG with eight different IPAs and other fun and games to commemorate the great shark attack with proceeds benefiting the Shark Research Institute.)
Exton, Pa.
Fri. 7/10; 4 p.m.-6 p.m. - Moosehead and Hop City Brewing Tasting at Exton Beverage ($Free tasting samples of beers from both Moosehead and Hop City.)
Fri. 7/10; 5 p.m. - Keep The Pint Night at The Drafting Room ($PAYG for a night of Free Will beers plus a few other hop-forward specialties like Alpine Duet, Pizza Boy West Shore, Port Anniversary, and others.)
Kulpsville, Pa.
Thu. 7/9 - Ladies Night with Pizza Boy at CJ's Doghouse ($PAYG for six limited drafts from Pizza Boy Brewing Company.)
Sat. 7/11; 2 p.m. - Allagash Benefit at CJ's Doghouse ($PAYG for six special beers from Allagash and a free hot dog for donations made to the Laurel House.)
Lambertville, NJ
Tue. 7/14; 7 p.m.-10 p.m. - Weyerbacher Beer Dinner at Inn of the Hawke ($50 for a five-course meal served with Weyerbacher's Tarte Nouveau, Wit, Last Chance IPA, Blithering Idiot, and Sunday Morning Stout.)
Lancaster, Pa.
Sat. 7/11; 3 p.m.-5 p.m. - Saturday Brew Review at Isaac's Pickle Bar ($25 for four courses of food paired with four brewmaster's picks from Tröegs.)
Limerick, Pa.
Thu. 7/9; 6 p.m. - Ginger Be Gone at Craft Ale House ($PAYG to help say goodbye to Justin, the CAH manager who is leaving for Colorado, with a lineup of some Avery's best beers from Boulder, Colo.)
Marietta, Pa.
Fri. 7/10; 5 p.m.-7 p.m. - Victory On The Patio at Shank's Tavern ($PAYG for a Victory Brewing promotion of Summer Love, Headwaters, and Helles Lager with live music and glass giveaways.)
Media, Pa.
Thu. 7/9; 6 p.m.-8 p.m. - Starr Hill Firkin at Pinocchio's ($PAYG for a special beer from Starr Hill in a firkin.)
Philadelphia, Pa.
Thu. 7/9; 7 p.m. - Anniversary Party at P.O.P.E. ($PAYG for an all-star lineup of beers to celebrate the P.O.P.E.'s 9th anniversary.)
Fri. 7/10; 6 p.m.-9 p.m. - Xmas In July at Grey Lodge ($PAYG for Sly Fox Christmas Ale, Tröegs Mad Elf, and more.)
Fri. 7/10; 7 p.m. - The Shape of Hops to Come release at Bottle Bar East ($PAYG for this double IPA from Neshaminy Creek on tap and in cans.)
Sat. 7/11; Noon until Midnight - Grand Opening at Crime & Punishment Brewing Company (See website for all the special event details scheduled for the day as well as normal business hours beginning Thursday, July 16.)
Sat. 7/11; 4 p.m.-6 p.m. - Beer & Brewing 101 at Philly Beer School ($39.98 for an introduction to how beer is made, major beer styles, and brewing history.)
Tue. 7/14; 5 p.m.-8 p.m. - Super Rare Farmhouse Funk at Tria Fitler Square ($PAYG for lobster fritters and two rare drafts and a few rare bottles from Oxbow Brewery in Maine.)
Tue. 7/14; 8 p.m. - Tuesday Tapping at Lucky's Last Chance ($PAYG for a night of beers from Evil Genius.)
Phoenixville, Pa.
Sat. 7/11; 1 p.m.-5 p.m. - Blob Fest 2015 at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant ($PAYG during Blob Fest in Phoenixville as we honor this classic movie with a special release of Cherry Blob, our award-winning Tripel with the addition of tart, Michigan Montmorency cherries.)
Wayne, Pa.
Fri. 7/10; 5 p.m.-7 p.m. - Friday Night Sampling at Beer Yard ($Free tasting samples of beers from Founders.)
Wildwood Crest, NJ
Sat. 7/11; 12 p.m.-3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.-8 p.m. - Barefoot Beer Fest at The Pavilion at Icona Resorts ($10-$60 for over forty breweries, food, and an educational program on the beach.)
Also, please keep my book events in mind where I'm talking beer, selling/signing books, and in some cases tasting beer with anyone who shows up. The events thus far have been successful and I'm looking forward to keeping it going. I have one upcoming at Round Guys and another that I'm about to announce any day now.
Here's a link to the full list of future and past events where you can catch me selling Beer Lover's Mid-Atlantic.
As you review beer events, don't forget PhillyTapFinder.com. As always, they host an impressive listing of beer event draft lists to help better inform your beer event planning.
Click through here for a look at the full monthly calendar of beer events around the Philadelphia region.
Bristol, Pa.
Sat. 7/11; 2 p.m.-8 p.m. - Gobletstock 1 Year Anniversary Party at Broken Goblet Brewing Company ($PAYG for free admission, live music, food trucks, 15+ beers on draft, and special surprises.)
Cherry Hill, NJ
Sun. 7/12; 11 a.m. - 99 Years Later - The Shark Attack Event at Forgotten Boardwalk Brewing Company ($PAYG with eight different IPAs and other fun and games to commemorate the great shark attack with proceeds benefiting the Shark Research Institute.)
Exton, Pa.
Fri. 7/10; 4 p.m.-6 p.m. - Moosehead and Hop City Brewing Tasting at Exton Beverage ($Free tasting samples of beers from both Moosehead and Hop City.)
Fri. 7/10; 5 p.m. - Keep The Pint Night at The Drafting Room ($PAYG for a night of Free Will beers plus a few other hop-forward specialties like Alpine Duet, Pizza Boy West Shore, Port Anniversary, and others.)
Kulpsville, Pa.
Thu. 7/9 - Ladies Night with Pizza Boy at CJ's Doghouse ($PAYG for six limited drafts from Pizza Boy Brewing Company.)
Sat. 7/11; 2 p.m. - Allagash Benefit at CJ's Doghouse ($PAYG for six special beers from Allagash and a free hot dog for donations made to the Laurel House.)
Lambertville, NJ
Tue. 7/14; 7 p.m.-10 p.m. - Weyerbacher Beer Dinner at Inn of the Hawke ($50 for a five-course meal served with Weyerbacher's Tarte Nouveau, Wit, Last Chance IPA, Blithering Idiot, and Sunday Morning Stout.)
Lancaster, Pa.
Sat. 7/11; 3 p.m.-5 p.m. - Saturday Brew Review at Isaac's Pickle Bar ($25 for four courses of food paired with four brewmaster's picks from Tröegs.)
Limerick, Pa.
Thu. 7/9; 6 p.m. - Ginger Be Gone at Craft Ale House ($PAYG to help say goodbye to Justin, the CAH manager who is leaving for Colorado, with a lineup of some Avery's best beers from Boulder, Colo.)
Marietta, Pa.
Fri. 7/10; 5 p.m.-7 p.m. - Victory On The Patio at Shank's Tavern ($PAYG for a Victory Brewing promotion of Summer Love, Headwaters, and Helles Lager with live music and glass giveaways.)
Media, Pa.
Thu. 7/9; 6 p.m.-8 p.m. - Starr Hill Firkin at Pinocchio's ($PAYG for a special beer from Starr Hill in a firkin.)
Philadelphia, Pa.
Thu. 7/9; 7 p.m. - Anniversary Party at P.O.P.E. ($PAYG for an all-star lineup of beers to celebrate the P.O.P.E.'s 9th anniversary.)
Fri. 7/10; 6 p.m.-9 p.m. - Xmas In July at Grey Lodge ($PAYG for Sly Fox Christmas Ale, Tröegs Mad Elf, and more.)
Fri. 7/10; 7 p.m. - The Shape of Hops to Come release at Bottle Bar East ($PAYG for this double IPA from Neshaminy Creek on tap and in cans.)
Sat. 7/11; Noon until Midnight - Grand Opening at Crime & Punishment Brewing Company (See website for all the special event details scheduled for the day as well as normal business hours beginning Thursday, July 16.)
Sat. 7/11; 4 p.m.-6 p.m. - Beer & Brewing 101 at Philly Beer School ($39.98 for an introduction to how beer is made, major beer styles, and brewing history.)
Tue. 7/14; 5 p.m.-8 p.m. - Super Rare Farmhouse Funk at Tria Fitler Square ($PAYG for lobster fritters and two rare drafts and a few rare bottles from Oxbow Brewery in Maine.)
Tue. 7/14; 8 p.m. - Tuesday Tapping at Lucky's Last Chance ($PAYG for a night of beers from Evil Genius.)
Phoenixville, Pa.
Sat. 7/11; 1 p.m.-5 p.m. - Blob Fest 2015 at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant ($PAYG during Blob Fest in Phoenixville as we honor this classic movie with a special release of Cherry Blob, our award-winning Tripel with the addition of tart, Michigan Montmorency cherries.)
Wayne, Pa.
Fri. 7/10; 5 p.m.-7 p.m. - Friday Night Sampling at Beer Yard ($Free tasting samples of beers from Founders.)
Wildwood Crest, NJ
Sat. 7/11; 12 p.m.-3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.-8 p.m. - Barefoot Beer Fest at The Pavilion at Icona Resorts ($10-$60 for over forty breweries, food, and an educational program on the beach.)
Tuesday, July 07, 2015
Ten years of serving at The Brew Lounge, Part 5 - What's On Tap?
Back to: "TBL at 10": Part 4
Forward to: "TBL at 10": Part 6
I'm back again with another installment for looking back on my sudsy journey through the last ten years of my work here at The Brew Lounge. The more I get into these retrospective postings, the less hesitant I've become shining a spotlight on where ten years of writing about beer has taken me — and you as the reader of these pages.
Ah, those bright-eyed early days of The Brew Lounge. I had so many crazy ideas of how to document, how to inform, and how spread interest around the craft brewing segment of the industry. One way was via What's On Tap, an extremely labor-intensive process of capturing draft lists, making sense of draft beer diversity, and communicating to consumers the availability of their favorite beers at some of the area's better watering holes.
It was in the pre-smartphone era and while the beer geeks were no less thirsty for information, I was a bit ahead of my time.
I can recall talking with bar owners and distributors about rfid tags, scales, etc. to help automate the information about keg inventory and beer levels. An improved information source for registered brands was an area of interest for me as well. All in efforts to better inform consumers about their draft beer choices when they hit the town. But hardly anyone was convinced that the investment was worthwhile - that consumers really didn't need, or want, that much information.
So I began with the best local draft selections closest to my house: The Flying Pig, The Drafting Room, Teresa's Next Door, and TJ's. I grabbed a few occasional lists from South Philly Tap Room, Dock Street, General Lafayette, and The Tiedhouse from time to time.
With my frequent travel and beer hunting through airports, I contributed mightily to the BeerMe.com website and its airport beer bar section. Ballpark beer lists also became a fixation for me. The piece I did back in 2006 about AT&T Park in San Francisco was referenced by an NBC affiliate and still remains one of The Brew Lounge's most viewed pages.
In both 2007 and 2008, I did a one-time analysis of roughly 20 bars and their available tap lists on one particular day which caught a lot of interest and attention from internet eyeballs.
For me, myself, and I, it was probably the most interesting thing I did with all these tap lists. First in 2007, there was this shot at capturing a one-day tap list.
Then, returning for more in 2008, I took this crack which was even better received. And the little piece of analysis that I did as follow-up got some nice mentions in the (more) popular press as well.
But yet, for all the attention they got, these What's On Tap pages weren't really bought in to circa 2005-2007. I couldn't find the right way to take it to the next level. While consumers, naturally, thought they were "neat" and useful, distributors, bar owners, brewers, and others in the industry, though, couldn't see the application for the information. They couldn't imagine that, while ravenous for different beer, beer geeks would really base their night-out decisions on what was on tap at a given time. After all, wasn't it simply enough to know that a given bar "always stocks a lot of great beer, so the customers are bound to find something appealing to them?"
A few more years go by and now we have PhillyTapFinder, Beer Menus, and numerous other sources to track down and track (and tick) beers. It's all an evolution as access to great beer continues to improve.
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Thursday, July 02, 2015
Weekly Beer Calendar Update: July 2 - July 8
Here we go, headfirst into the second half of the year. More than a brewer's dozen of beer events around the region to help you enjoy your favorite beverage during the hazy, crazy days of summer.
Also, please keep my book events in mind where I'm talking beer, selling/signing books, and in some cases tasting beer with anyone who shows up. The events thus far have been successful and I'm looking forward to keeping it going.
Tonight, I will be at Yards from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Plenty of beers, food, and my new book to check out. Stop by and get a head start on the holiday weekend...and those growlers filled for the picnics and fireworks.
Here's a link to the full list of future and past events where you can catch me selling Beer Lover's Mid-Atlantic.
As you review beer events, don't forget PhillyTapFinder.com. As always, they host an impressive listing of beer event draft lists to help better inform your beer event planning.
Click through here for a look at the full monthly calendar of beer events around the Philadelphia region.
Bethlehem, Pa.
Thu. 7/2; 5 p.m. - Charity Cask Night at Bethlehem Brew Works ($PAYG as 100% of cask proceeds will benefit "No Kill Lehigh Valley".)
Downingtown, Pa.
Fri. 7/3; 5 p.m. - First Friday Firkin at Victory Brewing Company ($PAYG for a dry-hopped firkin of our D-Town IPA.)
Lancaster, Pa.
Thu. 7/2; 5 p.m. - Free Will Sour Tap Takeover at Hunger N Thirst ($PAYG for a half dozen sour beers from Free Will.)
Tue. 7/7; 6 p.m. - Summer House Beer Dinner at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant ($60 for a five-course meal paired with Witberry, Mahalo, Apollo! (can), Ore House IPA, Pig Iron Porter, and White Iron Wit.)
Paoli, Pa.
Sat. 7/4; 11:30 a.m. - Bella Vista's Annual Independence Day at TJ's ($PAYG for a lineup of beers from around the world distributed by Bella Vista.)
Philadelphia, Pa.
Thu. 7/2; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. - Raise a Toast to a Hero at Lo Spiedo ($PAYG as Artisan Cellars and Goose Island play a role-reversal bar take over. For every glass poured and raised to someone who has fought for our freedom, Lo Spiedo will be making a donation to the Wounded Warrior Project.)
Thu. 7/2; 8 p.m. - Neshaminy Creek Shape Of Hops To Come Release Party at Lucky's Last Chance ($PAYG to celebrate the return of the delicious Shape Of Hops To Come Double IPA from Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company along with Shape Of Hops DIPA, Bourbon Barrel-Aged Leon Imperial Stout, Bourbon Barrel-Aged Creekfest, Highwater Hefeweizen, Trauger Pils, and J.A.W.N. DJ Q Ball from Bloodhound Gang will be handling the music.)
Fri. 7/3 through Sun. 7/5 - Pork of July at Standard Tap ($PAYG for pork chops, bacon, ribs, belly, and more with a nice variety of “BBQ friendly” drafts to complement our pork feast.)
Tue. 7/7; 8 p.m. - Tuesday Tapping at Lucky's Last Chance ($PAYG for a night of beers from Summit.)
Phoenixville, Pa.
Fri. 7/3; 11:30 a.m. - Incubus Friday at Sly Fox Brewing Company ($PAYG for the Belgian-style Tripel that pours until the keg kicks.)
Pottstown, Pa.
Fri. 7/3; 11:30 a.m. - Incubus Friday at Sly Fox Brewing Company ($PAYG for the Belgian-style Tripel that pours until the keg kicks.)
Sellersville, Pa.
Fri. 7/3; 5 p.m. - Friday Night Beer Tasting at Washington House ($10-$12 to taste your way through this new farm-based brewery.)
Wayne, Pa.
Thu. 7/2; 4 p.m.-6 p.m. - Special Thursday Night Sampling at Beer Yard ($Free tasting samples of beers from Lagunitas.)
Fri. 7/3; 3 p.m.-6 p.m. - Fourth of July Special Friday Night Sampling at Beer Yard ($Free tasting samples of beers from Stoudts.)
West Chester, Pa.
Fri. 7/3; 7 p.m.-9 p.m. - Eastern vs Western Pennsylvania Craft Beer Challenge at The Inn Keeper's Kitchen ($70 for five courses of food served up with a western PA and eastern PA beer with each course.)
Also, please keep my book events in mind where I'm talking beer, selling/signing books, and in some cases tasting beer with anyone who shows up. The events thus far have been successful and I'm looking forward to keeping it going.
Tonight, I will be at Yards from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Plenty of beers, food, and my new book to check out. Stop by and get a head start on the holiday weekend...and those growlers filled for the picnics and fireworks.
Here's a link to the full list of future and past events where you can catch me selling Beer Lover's Mid-Atlantic.
As you review beer events, don't forget PhillyTapFinder.com. As always, they host an impressive listing of beer event draft lists to help better inform your beer event planning.
Click through here for a look at the full monthly calendar of beer events around the Philadelphia region.
Bethlehem, Pa.
Thu. 7/2; 5 p.m. - Charity Cask Night at Bethlehem Brew Works ($PAYG as 100% of cask proceeds will benefit "No Kill Lehigh Valley".)
Downingtown, Pa.
Fri. 7/3; 5 p.m. - First Friday Firkin at Victory Brewing Company ($PAYG for a dry-hopped firkin of our D-Town IPA.)
Lancaster, Pa.
Thu. 7/2; 5 p.m. - Free Will Sour Tap Takeover at Hunger N Thirst ($PAYG for a half dozen sour beers from Free Will.)
Tue. 7/7; 6 p.m. - Summer House Beer Dinner at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant ($60 for a five-course meal paired with Witberry, Mahalo, Apollo! (can), Ore House IPA, Pig Iron Porter, and White Iron Wit.)
Paoli, Pa.
Sat. 7/4; 11:30 a.m. - Bella Vista's Annual Independence Day at TJ's ($PAYG for a lineup of beers from around the world distributed by Bella Vista.)
Philadelphia, Pa.
Thu. 7/2; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. - Raise a Toast to a Hero at Lo Spiedo ($PAYG as Artisan Cellars and Goose Island play a role-reversal bar take over. For every glass poured and raised to someone who has fought for our freedom, Lo Spiedo will be making a donation to the Wounded Warrior Project.)
Thu. 7/2; 8 p.m. - Neshaminy Creek Shape Of Hops To Come Release Party at Lucky's Last Chance ($PAYG to celebrate the return of the delicious Shape Of Hops To Come Double IPA from Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company along with Shape Of Hops DIPA, Bourbon Barrel-Aged Leon Imperial Stout, Bourbon Barrel-Aged Creekfest, Highwater Hefeweizen, Trauger Pils, and J.A.W.N. DJ Q Ball from Bloodhound Gang will be handling the music.)
Fri. 7/3 through Sun. 7/5 - Pork of July at Standard Tap ($PAYG for pork chops, bacon, ribs, belly, and more with a nice variety of “BBQ friendly” drafts to complement our pork feast.)
Tue. 7/7; 8 p.m. - Tuesday Tapping at Lucky's Last Chance ($PAYG for a night of beers from Summit.)
Phoenixville, Pa.
Fri. 7/3; 11:30 a.m. - Incubus Friday at Sly Fox Brewing Company ($PAYG for the Belgian-style Tripel that pours until the keg kicks.)
Pottstown, Pa.
Fri. 7/3; 11:30 a.m. - Incubus Friday at Sly Fox Brewing Company ($PAYG for the Belgian-style Tripel that pours until the keg kicks.)
Sellersville, Pa.
Fri. 7/3; 5 p.m. - Friday Night Beer Tasting at Washington House ($10-$12 to taste your way through this new farm-based brewery.)
Wayne, Pa.
Thu. 7/2; 4 p.m.-6 p.m. - Special Thursday Night Sampling at Beer Yard ($Free tasting samples of beers from Lagunitas.)
Fri. 7/3; 3 p.m.-6 p.m. - Fourth of July Special Friday Night Sampling at Beer Yard ($Free tasting samples of beers from Stoudts.)
West Chester, Pa.
Fri. 7/3; 7 p.m.-9 p.m. - Eastern vs Western Pennsylvania Craft Beer Challenge at The Inn Keeper's Kitchen ($70 for five courses of food served up with a western PA and eastern PA beer with each course.)
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