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May 09, 2008
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Put a Little Art in Your Beer with Tröegs
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Tired of your typical festivals and beer tastings? Wanna try a little something different with your beer? It’s that time of year and Tröegs is once again ramping up their Art of Drinking Tröegs promotion. On Thursday May 15th, the mid-Atlantic bars listed below will participate (alternate dates in parentheses) where you can pick up a Starter Kit and have a few beers to help get those creative
May 08, 2008
23:30
Vegetarian Rules the Night at José Pistolas with Iron Hill & Essene
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While 2008 is shaping up to be the Year of Beer & Food (or Year of Beer Dinners, take your pick), a subcategory for trends of 2008 might include vegetarian restaurants and similarly themed dinners. Everywhere I seem to turn lately, I'm hearing of expanding vegetarian offerings, down to full out vegetarian menus. With several years of negative news related to animal production and consumption,
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Victory, yes I was there too
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Is there anyone who hasn't made it to the "friends & family," "soft opening," or official opening? The way the threads read at BA, or over at Lew's site, Jack's site, and on and on, you wouldn't think otherwise. Yesterday, May 7th, marked the official reemergence of Victory Brewing, the brew pub. But, nothing like you've seen before, at least not in Downingtown, PA. Congratulations to Ron, Bill,
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Flyers-Penguins Beer Wager, The Goods are Stacking Up
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Things are coming together quite nicely in the Great Philadelphia-Pittsburgh Beer Wager of 2008, I mean, Flyers-Penguins playoff battle. While the majority of comments (okay, all of them) on my last posting have been pro-Pens, Philadelphia-area brewers and proprietors are speaking loudly with their contributions to the wager. In the event that the Flyers should lose the series, I will be
May 07, 2008
22:30
What is a Lawnmower Beer?
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Typically, a lawnmower beer is defined as one that you can drink while mowing the lawn, all the while keeping the lines straight. With rain on its way to my neck of the woods, I mowed this evening. But, earlier in the day, I stopped by the grand unveiling of the new Victory in Downingtown, PA. More on that visit later... I picked up a growler of not-lawnmower-beer, Sapphire, the 10.5% ABV
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Joe Sixpack on Tour
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Finally, I have my copy of Joe Sixpack's Philly Beer Guide. Yes, I missed him at the kickoff to Philly Beer Week. No, I didn't feel like carrying a copy through The Brewer's Plate event. So, now that everyone else has a copy and been bragging about what a great resource it is, I finally have my own. I met up with Don at Borders in Wynnewood last night, then we polished off the evening with a La
May 05, 2008
22:45
Beer Wager for Playoff Hockey
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Game on! It's the two best teams in the NHL's Eastern Conference facing off. Philadelphia Flyers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins The Brew Lounge and Craft Beer Radio are following in their respective cities footsteps (skates?) and taking on a friendly wager of beer. After the Penguins punched their ticket yesterday with a thrilling overtime win, Jeff Bearer at CBR and I discussed the details of the
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Family Fun at the 2008 Sly Fox Bock Festival & Goat Races: 5/4/08
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Lew stole some of my thunder this morning. Well, not intentionally of course, but it's fun to blame someone else for what results from my tardiness in getting this to you. Jack and I were speaking yesterday at the Sly Fox Bock Festival & Goat Races about how the family aspect of the day has really become one of the defining features of the festival. Almost enough so to overshadow the goat races
May 03, 2008
10:00
May 7th Opening @ the New Victory
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A little birdie dropped a tip to me for this coming Wednesday, May 7th: Victory's Re-Opening Party. Perhaps not a party, but they're making a splash for sure, including what they're describing as a HopDevil on tap "that's a little wild." Other news from Victory includes new hours which allows for lunch to be served every day of the week and weekend brunches. More to follow, I'm sure....
May 02, 2008
18:25
Allow Me to Re-Introduce Myself...Again
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Last month, I began to introduce (and for some of you, re-introduce) content from The Brew Lounge from over the past few years. Not that I'm running short of new content lately or am lazy. Ha! To think...Rather, I've realized that as the forum has outgrown the size of the original room here at TBL, there are many of you who were not around for some of this original content and may not have found
12:45
May Calendar, revisited
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I typically think you're all bright enough to find the calendar that I post here every month and check it out from time to time when you're deciding what to do on a given day. I wouldn't ordinarily remind you of the calendar. But, after I posted the first iteration of the May calendar just a couple of days ago, I've added almost 10 new events that I hadn't included the first time around. If
May 01, 2008
20:45
Celebrating Cambridge Brewing's 19th Anniversary
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If you're heading to Boston or already there, you've got great beer to look forward to at Cambridge Brewing's 19th anniversary party this weekend. They're also celebrating Will Meyer's 15th anniversary of brewing with CBC. Check them out for special food and beer anytime Friday or Saturday between 5pm-1am at the pub. Looking at the beer details below, I can only imagine what their 20th
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Beer Dates in History: May Anniversaries
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20 years Goose Island Seabright Brewery 15 years Sea Dog Brewing Front Street Ale House/San Juan Brewing 10 years Dragonmead Brewery Grand Teton Red Lodge Ales
April 30, 2008
9:20
Queen's Day, La Trappe, & Flyers Playoff Hockey
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What are three things you never figured could be tied together, no matter how obtusely, in one paragraph? Let's see if I can manage it: After a reminder of the Queen's holiday today in The Netherlands and considering that the Flyers are playing a pivotal game 4 tonight, I figured there'd be nothing better than wearing some orange to salute both and putting back some of the land's best beer, La
April 29, 2008
15:00
Beer Calendar: What To Do in May 2008
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Philadelphia Tue. 5/13 - Vegetarian & Iron Hill Beer Dinner @José Pistolas, Philadelphia, PA (7pm; $65) Tue. 5/13 - Brasserie de le Senne Beer Dinner w/Yvan de Baets @Monk's Café, Philadelphia, PA (7pm-10pm; $55) Wed. 5/14 - Trappists Unrobed @Tria Café, Philadelphia, PA (6:30pm-8:00pm; $60 sold out) Thu. 5/15 - Samuel Adams Beer Dinner w/Jim Koch @Monk's Café, Philadelphia, PA (6pm; $55) Thu. 5
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A Quick Stop at the new Ron's Original in Exton, PA
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Welcome to Chester County's Most Comfortable New Bar. The soft opening at Ron's Original is underway and will last for the next few weeks or so as they iron out some kinks. From the minute you walk in through the front door, you know this isn't the same Ron's Schoolhouse that many of you grew up with in northern Chester County. This is especially true in the bar area, where customers are now
10:30
Pyramid and Magic Hat announce intention to merge
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Interesting news coming out of the top left and right corners of the country. What I didn't read in here (unless I read too quickly) was any detail about Pyramid brewing and brand continuance. Or, if this will result in simply a larger Magic Hat and the disappearance of Pyramid brands from the market? Deal is expected to close by August 31st of this year.
April 28, 2008
11:00
Ron's Original is ready to take it to the next level
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Stop in today as Ron's Original (fka Schoolhouse) gets the soft opening off the ground. I may stop in there on my way to Sly Fox, along the critical path to watching the Flyers game at 7pm. Need directions? check here. They'll be building things up to an official grand opening weekend in May. Stay tuned for more details.
April 27, 2008
22:30
Memphis Comes To Philly
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The past week at the newly-minted Memphis Taproom in "Port Fishington" has seen quite the throughput of beer fans, writers, industry folk, and assorted other comers-by. I was in Dallas while opening night on Tuesday April 22nd was going down. According to Spanky, approximately 500 of the curious type to be exact. I can guarantee without being there that the scene at Memphis Taproom was 10x
22:25
Yards progress coming right along
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A quick stop in at the future home of Yards on Delaware Avenue in Philadelphia shows that progress is coming right along. Similar pictures and more detail over at their site and the occasionally updated blog. Nice to see the crew hard at work and the kick in the pants they gave me to get over to the new Memphis Taproom. (former skate park, soon-to-be brewery) (view of the Ben Franklin Bridge
April 26, 2008
11:15
More Hop Growing Resources
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To Adam's ever-growing slew of hop growing links at Beer Bits 2, I've come across a couple more podcasts lately that should prove quite valuable. Depending upon your location, there's still a small window of time to get some rhizomes into the ground for first year growth. Basic Brewing Radio's episode 4/24/08 - two episodes ago, James first made us all aware of Douglas over at Home Brew
April 25, 2008
23:30
Tap List at The Drafting Room in Exton, PA - 4/25/08
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What's on tap at The Drafting Room in Exton, PA as of 4/25/2008? Boulder Sweaty Betty Dock Street Bohemian Pils Great Divide Titan IPA Legacy Euphoria Scaldis/Bush Noël Sierra Nevada Torpedo Sly Fox Ichor Victory Baltic Thunder Victory Hop Devil Victory Hop Devil (cask) Sly Fox O'Reilly's Stout Legacy Midnight Wit Sierra Nevada Pale Ale Lindemans Framboise Amstel Light
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Hop Shoots; It's What's for Dinner
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As if growing hops in the backyard was not adventure enough, Mr. Homebrew Chef Sean Paxton had to go and tease me about what their young shoots might taste like. You may recall that I made some envious comments about a beer breakfast/lunch/dinner extravaganza (!) that the Toronado hosted last month with Paxton as the mastermind in the kitchen. He paired up something like 11 courses of food with
April 21, 2008
23:50
Shall we put a wrap on the Toronado Barleywine Festival? (Magnolia and 21A while we're at it?)
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In addition to the results and few pictures that I gave to you almost two months ago, here's a bit more of a wrap-up from one day in San Francisco that included the Toronado Barleywine Festival, late lunch/early dinner (linner?) and many beers at Magnolia, and a "nightcap" at the 21A (21st Amendment). Timely, it'is n't, but hopefully you'll enjoy just the same. The Barleywine Festival
April 20, 2008
21:04
1st Annivesary Party @ Union Barrel Works
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Click Here For All Beer Event Reviews The perfect thing about the party at Union Barrel Works this past Friday evening was that it, well, wasn't too planned. Sure, there was the usual suspects on draft and food coming out of the kitchen. But, really, there was a live band playing...a really good live band...and that's about it. And I believe that's what made the night. Same food and beers (
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Celebrator Beer News "Evening Brews"
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This is fun if for no other reason that to catch the Dogfish "commercial" and spelling errors of a particular host. If you have trouble with the video below, just click here. Will be fun to check back every week to see how the format evolves over time. Seems they're on to something fun here. CBN Evening Brews : April 14, 2008 from Celebrator Beer News on Vimeo.
17:30
Baseball and Beer
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Well, not really beer. Just Phillies baseball and Richie Ashburn. I can weave in beer, but that's for another story (Summerfest Lager, as I type if you must know). Today, I just want to point out that it is possible to get choked up over a 3:12 YouTube video if you're a true, die-hard Phillies fan. DVD will be on my short list. Go check it out.
April 19, 2008
17:00
It's ironical, ain't?
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On my way to check out Ortino's Friday frivolity and I got sidetracked by a little late-Friday curve ball at work and rush hour madness around Phoenixville. Now I'm set back an hour, and there's no way I can justify the drive to Zieglerville to spend, like, only 15 minutes on beers like Tiny Pliny, Perkuno Metata, Stone's Throw, and Dirty Ol'. I guess my frustration got the better of me,
April 18, 2008
18:45
Tap List at The Drafting Room in Exton, PA - 4/18/08
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What's on line as of 4/18/2008? Lakefront White Legacy Euphoria Peak Organic Pale Ale Rogue Black Brutal Bitter (John Locker Stock series) Sierra Nevada ESB Sierra Nevada Torpedo Smuttynose IPA Victory V-12 Weyerbacher Heresy Victory Hop Devil (cask) Sly Fox O'Reilly's Stout Legacy Midnight Wit Sierra Nevada Pale Ale Lindemans Framboise Amstel Light
9:30
Please Hammer, Don't Hurt 'Em
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Messers Bengel & Ortino are excited this morning. Well, I can only assume that John is as well. The blogmaster certainly is. After successful QC last night, he announced this morning the addition of the surprise keg for this evening's affair: '05 Heavyweight Perkuno's Hammer. After having same from a bottle a few nights ago, I agree that it's stood the test of time. Suppose then that I'll be
April 17, 2008
21:00
Tap List at Teresa's Next Door in Wayne, PA - 4/17/08
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For those who have not made their way to Teresa's Next Door, here's the tap list as of 4/17/08. It's fairly typical of the quality and diversity that can be found there. Keep in mind, that these are the drafts. The bottle selection is just as good, but ten fold. Atomium Grand Cru Bell's Third Coast Old Ale Brasserie Dupont Saison Dupont Brouwerij De Koninck De Koninck Brouwerij Duvel Moortgat
April 16, 2008
22:00
Tap List at Flying Pig Saloon in Malvern, PA - 4/16/08
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On an attempted regular basis, I'll post the tap list here to the Flying Pig Saloon in Malvern, PA. I have no affiliation with the establishment other than living within 2 miles of it and appreciating the usual quality tap and bottle list. If you like this idea, please drop me a note. On Draft as of 4/16/08 Bell's Cherry Stout Blue Moon Spring Ale Brasserie La Binchoise Blonde Dogfish Head
April 15, 2008
11:30
Drink Victory Beer, Raise Money for Charity @ The Wooden Iron
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What are you doing next Tuesday evening? The following is a note from The Beer Man To The Stars: Beer Yard's Matt Guyer. Sounds like a great Tuesday night option. Being a few days away from Teresa's Next Door makes for a very nice one-two punch option. I am guest bartending at The Wooden Iron in Wayne ( 2 doors down from TND ) on Tuesday April 22nd from 5:30 - 9 for Philabundance. We are
April 13, 2008
19:00
Playoff Hockey & Gordon Biersch
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So many different ways this little piece of writing is going, I'm not sure where to start. Let's start with a rousing and convincing win today to bring the Philadelphia Flyers back to even with the Washington Capitals in the first round of the NHL playoffs. Now let's face it. I love baseball, but it's still hockey season. Best yet, it's playoff hockey season: the second season. And, there's
April 10, 2008
23:45
Who are you? Who am I? What are we doing here?
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3 Years of Beer-Related Content Lives Here. Bet you missed something. A whole bunch of you come here every day. Roughly half of you come here on a subscription or e-mail basis (and some of you are just very habitual) and others of you come via a search engine finding. Hopefully some of you latter folk decide to stick around this little thing called The Brew Lounge after your first visit.
April 09, 2008
20:45
Beer & Food; The Homebrew Chef; Toronado; Best Beers in the World
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Pick a title, any title. I'm too dazed from reading the highlights below. See how well you do... Has 2008 been anointed the year of the beer dinner yet? Now, I've been to some tremendous beer and food pairing events, but I'm not sure that I've ever seen anything like this...and am hard-pressed to imagine what it would take to top this. The pictures that Jay provides at his site help
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Union Barrel Works Irish Theme Dinner - 4/8/07
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Click Here For All Beer Event Reviews Fastest Beer Dinner Ever? Perhaps. 7 courses of food and beer in less than 2 hours sure sounds fast. (Contrast this with a 6 hour marathon 11-course/18-beer brunch at Toronado last weekend...more on that later...you'll see what I mean). But, how the crew at Union Barrel Works suffered for speed during their fifth beer dinner in the first year of operations,
10:30
Ortino's event schedule
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First, Union Barrel Works takes a March-themed dinner and does it in April. Now it looks as if Ortino's is bringing April in with a lion's roar. So, here's a new calendar entry for our friends up at Ortino's Northside. Apparently it suggests that I shouldn't wait until their patio-opening party on May 10th before making my first trek of the season north on Route 29. I believe that can be arranged.
April 08, 2008
9:00
Iron Springs in Fairfax, CA to close?
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Looking at my review of Iron Springs from a couple of years ago and the last sentence that I wrote, it looks like only the landlord could complain...for more rent. The situation does not look good in Marin County's small town of Fairfax, where they appear poised to lose a solid brewpub, business partners, and all-around great people. Mike Altman had grown a brewpub and a following that I hope
April 07, 2008
20:45
75 Years Ago Today...
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Unless you've been under a rock, you've heard about how the ball got rolling 75 years ago today toward the Repeal of Prohibition. With a revision to the Volstead Act, beer (albeit max of 3.2% alcohol) again was flowing to Americans. Today, establishments across the country found different ways to celebrate. Rock Bottom in King of Prussia, PA celebrated with day long $2 drafts. Found myself
8:30
A Return Visit to T.H. Brewster's (at Sheraton Four Points LAX) in Los Angeles, CA
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After a successful day of work in Los Angeles and a prior night visit to Father's Office, we needed to get some dinner and (natch) some good beers...and get away from the city. Taking an early morning flight out of LAX meant only one thing: stay at an airport hotel and head to the T.H. Brewster's bar at Four Points (Sheraton brand) hotel. Coincidentally, our hotel was across the street from
April 06, 2008
18:00
Tap List at Teresa's Next Door in Wayne, PA - 4/6/08
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