Philly Beer Scene December 2010/January 2011

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Blue Dog Pub Lansdale www.bluedog.cc

Becker’s Corner Quakertown 215-536-3220

McStews Irish Sports Pub Levittown www.mcstewsirishsportspub.com

Brothers Pizza & Restaurant Drexel Hill www.brotherspizzarestaurant.com

Capone’s Restaurant Norristown www.caponesdraftlist.blogspot.com

The Beer Store Southampton 215-355-7373

Mesquito Grille Doylestown 215-230-7427

Civera’s Deli Drexel Hill 610-259-9138

Giuliano’s Deli Glenside 215-572-1447

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Frontier Saloon Folsom www.frontiersaloon.com

Michael’s Deli King Of Prussia www.michaelsdeli.com

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Pappous Pizza Pub Morton 610-544-0142

Ortino’s Schwenksville www.ortinos.com

Fox Hunt Tavern Bensalem 215-638-3071

Trenton Road Take Out Fallsington www.trentonroadtakeout.com

Pinocchio’s Pizza Media www.pinpizza.com

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Contents December 2010/January 2011

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Craft Beer PSA How to enjoy craft beer responsibly.

By Neil Harner & Andrew Loder

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Craft beer Gives Back How your favorite breweries are giving back this season.

By George Hummel

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Holiday Gift Guide 2010’s gift guide for the beer lover on your list.

38 8 on the scene

25 Label Art

Beer events in Philly’s beer scene.

10 the variety pack

By Alicia Eichelman, Mat Falco, Neil Harner, Andrew Loder, Tara Nurin, Carolyn Smagalski, Two Guys On Beer & Scott Willey

18 Woman On The Scene 2010 Year in Review

22 Cooking With Beer Australian Lamb Rack

Troegs Brewing Co.

By Mat Falco

26 Tapping into technology Social Media Beer Apps

By Zeke Diaz

28 Discovering Craft Beer First Craft Beer Memories

By Matt Scheller

29 Beer Travel Pittsburgh, PA

By Andrew Rubenstein

23 Fun With Beer The Beer Bottle Tree

By Jeff Lavin

30 le fromage

24 Homebrewer’s Corner

The perfect pair for the holidays.

By Mat Falco

Beer Barons to Homebrewers

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31 you’ve been served The Thistle Glass

By Scott Willey

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32 from the cellar 2000 vs 2009 Samichlaus

By Phillip L. Pittore III

52 bar & restaurant reviews Unique beer destinations for a pint and a meal in and out of the city.

By Neil Harner & Mat Falco

56 the tasting room 12 Beers reviewed by our panel with special guest: Ben Potts.

60 directory

Local listings of places to drink a great beer, take home a great beer, or make your own (great) beer.

66 beer events Local happenings in the Philly beer scene.

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1100 Bethlehem Pike North Wales, PA 19454 215-283-9760

225 Sloan Avenue Hamilton, NJ 609-890-0864

1661 Easton Road Warrington, PA 215-491-1212

801 Neshaminy Mall Bensalem, PA 215-322-6003

1162 Hurffville Road Deptford, NJ 856-853-7003

8 N. Pottstown Pike Exton, PA 610-280-4555

3910 West Chester Pike 2803 S. Rt. 73 Newtown Square, PA Maple Shade, NJ 610-353-8667 december 2010/january 856-722-5577 5 2011

meet the founders Mat >> mat@beerscenemag.com Currently Drinking: Founders Breakfast Stout Style of the Moment: Anything dark Best Beer Moment: Seeing the summer beer season finally come to an end and watch the good beers start coming in.

First Craft Beer: Magic Hat #9 Other Vices: My newfound love for cocktails thanks to The Bookstore Speakeasy.

Random Likes: Wawa Gobblers Random Dislikes: 3D movies. They’re overpriced and ruin movies.

Getting to know me better: My life pretty much revolves around good beer. Between running the magazine and bartending part-time, there is beer around me entirely too much. Aside from beer though, I’m in love with good food and cooking.

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Mat Falco & Neil Harner Art Director

Melissa Levenduski Executive Editor

Alicia Eichelman Director of photography

Pete Schuster

Neil >> neil@beerscenemag.com Currently Drinking: Weyerbacher Decadence (‘05) - I found some bottles in NJ. I couldn’t believe it!

Style of the Moment: Porters Best Beer Moment: The homebrew contest at Laurel Hill Cemetery. Drinking in a cemetery is just one of those things that doesn’t seem right, but was so much fun.

First Craft Beer: Weyerbacher’s Blithering Idiot Other Vices: Thanks to everyone for telling me where to get Scotch Eggs in our area. Not only have I had a few, I also bought myself a fryer to make them at home. Which now makes these little heart attack inducing delicacies a vice. Thanks Philly.

Random Likes: My son’s first birthday. It’s been a year already. Only 20 more to go...

Random Dislikes: Holiday traffic - Shop on the Internet!

Contributing Editors

Johnny Bilotta, Zeke Diaz, Thomas Foley, Lawrence Fullbright, Andy Gross, George Hummel, Jeff Lavin, Jeff Louella, Dave Martorana, Tara Nurin, Phillip Pittore III, Andrew Rubenstein, Matt Scheller, Carolyn Smagalski, Scott Willey & Suzanne Woods Contributing Artist

Andrew Loder Web Designer

Amanda Mitchell

Open Everyday from 11:30am to 2:00am

Special Thanks

John Galster

Kitchen open until 1:30am everynight

12 Rotating Beer Taps that always feature seasonal & local selections 50 Beers by the bottle Monday - Fresh Pin at 5pm - Half Price Burgers All Day Tuesday night ‘Flight Nights’ Thursday - ‘Beer Geek’ Night Featuring $3 Craft Drafts Happy Hour M-F 5:00-7:00pm 1/2 Price Draft Beer, House Cocktails & House Wines

10 HD Flat Screen Televisions N.F.L Sunday Ticket N.H.L Center Ice Package M.L.B Extra Innings Package

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Philly Beer Scene is Designed & Printed in the USA. Philly Beer Scene is an Inverse Paradox Publication.

Copyright © 2010 Inverse Paradox, LLC. Philly Beer Scene is published bi-monthly by Inverse Paradox, LLC. 4432 Bristol Road, Suite 1B, Oakford, PA 19053 | 215-478-6586

For subscription inquiries please visit us on the web at www.phillybeerscene.com

Letter from the Art Director We decided that with the impending New Year should come a change of pace, and that now would be a great time to add a new face to the “Letter From” section of the magazine. I had heard that Neil and Mat get a lot of questions asking who I am since I started participating in the “Tasting Room,” so I figured this would be a great chance to introduce myself. I am currently the Art Director of Philly Beer Scene, as well as coowner and designer at Inverse Paradox, the company that produces this publication. Though I might not be quite as advanced in craft beer knowledge as Neil and Mat, I do enjoy a wide variety of brews (stouts and porters in particular!) and am always looking to expand my education, as well as my palate. Part of the reason I was so eager to be a part of the “Tasting Room” was to give the perspective of not only a woman, but as someone who is newer to the craft beer scene, in hopes that I could give some insight on what to try and taste. The magazine has given me the opportunity to do that, and I encourage all beer novices to try anything you can get your hands on. You would be surprised at what you might discover, and the New Year is always the perfect time for new experiences!

In the spirit of the holidays, the foundation of this issue is based on giving. We have our second annual “Holiday Gift Guide,” full of awesome beer-related gifts for you to give the craft beer lover on your list. We also have a feature titled, “Brewing Up A Cause,” that focuses on our favorite local breweries and the steps they take to help make the community a better place. Also, our good buddy, D-Lite is back with a PSA on how to be a responsible craft beer drinker, which is especially important over the busy holiday season.

Lastly, 2010 was a great year for us at Philly Beer Scene, both personally and professionally, and with the year coming to a close, we have Suzanne Woods giving her year end wrap up to set the tone for an even better New Year!

As always, thank you for your continued support and help in further solidifying the City of Brotherly Love as the best beer drinking city in the world. Cheers to a safe and happy holiday to you, your family and friends!

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665 Neshaminy Mall Bensalem

Over 20 draft and 50 bottle selections at each location.

Large selection of craft beer including

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Cheers, Melissa Levenduski Art Director, Philly Beer Scene Magazine LOOK FOR IT ON DRAFT AND IN BOTTLES AT ALL OF YOUR FAVORITE CRAFT BARS AND DISTRIBUTORS

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Philly Beer Scene’s Candid Photos from the Fun and Exciting World of Craft Beer 1. The Triumph Brewing Co. crew having a good time pouring beers at the Newtown Beerfest.

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2 & 3. Local homebrewers brew a batch of Imperial Chocolate Pumpkin Porter, each using their own techniques that will be combined into Bourbon Barrels at Keystone Homebrew.

4. Guests enjoying themselves following an epic 11 course beer and cheese pairing with 12% Imports at Fork & Barrel.

5. Over 100 people attended the Beer Barons to Homebrewers events at West Laurel Hill Cemetery.

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6 & 7. The Craft Beer Express was packed as everyone was set to head to their next destination. Guests were dropped off and enjoyed themselves at bars & restaurants like Brauhaus Schmitz (pictured).

On the Scene

Our third annual pub crawl for breast cancer, Brews for Boobies, was a huge success, raising over $3,800 for the American Breast Cancer Foundation. Expanding to four locations this year; Old City, Center City, Northern Liberties and South Philly, participants enjoyed some of the best beer bars in the city during their 12 hours of crawling! Thanks for all of your support and we look forward to seeing you again next year!

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4th Time’s a Charm…

Lew Bryson releases the 4th Edition of his popular book, “Pennsylvania Breweries.” By Neil Harner Every past edition of Lew Bryson’s “Pennsylvania Breweries” has been a valuable tome for the PA-based craft beer enthusiast, and his 4th Edition is no exception. In this guide, Bryson takes readers on a tour of all of the breweries and brewpubs throughout PA, from the oldest – Yuengling, to newer breweries, some of which I haven’t even heard of.

Breaking down the state into several fundamental regions, he not only provides basic directory information like location and tour hours but also profiles many of the beers offered by each brewer, making it a great tool for the craft beer novice. And, for those who consider themselves to be a lover of all things local and are quite familiar with many of the breweries and brews born within the Keystone State, Bryson even dives

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into a bit of each brewery’s history, which is oftentimes quite interesting and rich.

Normally, a guide like this would simply be used as a point of reference, but what Bryson does uniquely is allow his humorous personality to read clearly between the lines, making each profile and story entertaining and not just an outline of key points. In other words, you can enjoy reading about the beer you’re drinking at the bar or simply as a casual read from the comfort of your own home.

Bryson’s book is the perfect balance of information so that novices and experts alike can read and enjoy the book, using it as an everyday reference when drinking at local watering holes throughout the Pennsylvania beer scene. It’s hard to imagine, with the rapidly changing and growing landscape of Pennsylvania breweries, how Bryson can keep up!

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rare find:

Weyerbacher’s

Decadence

This rare find came from Super Saver Liquors in Pennington, NJ: Weyerbacher’s Decadence, their 10 year anniversary release from 2005. Decadence is a 13% ABV strong ale with dominant honey and a great deal of spice, perfect for sitting by the fireplace.

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Meet the Scene: Adam Ritter Meet Adam, owner of Sidecar Bar & Grille and Kraftwork, who sold his soul to the devil. By Mat Falco Philly Beer Scene: Before the beer industry, what were your aspirations in life?

Adam Ritter: I decided to sell my soul to the

devil and I figured that the quickest way to do that was to buy a bar and run a bar and I think that I can check that off now. I didn’t know what I wanted to do growing up. I originally went to school to be a geologist.

I wanted to study plate tectonics and rocks and stuff, but couldn’t find many interesting rocks in North Philadelphia. Eventually, I got a sales job selling forklifts and warehouse designs and went to culinary school at night.

PBS: How did you get into craft beer?

Adam: I always liked beer but I was never

into it. I think my first beer was Sierra Nevada, which was such a hop bomb to me at the time and it’s funny because now I can barely get any hops out of it. At the time, there was Pete’s Wicked Ale, Sam Adams, Sierra Nevada and its crazy how they were such hop bombs back then. I was just trying to understand suds and figure out what suds were all about.

Four or five years ago, I met a man named Dan Conway, who became my beer guru

D-LITE

and pushed me to that next level. He helped me take the training wheels off and showed me more interesting stuff.

PBS: Do you have a favorite/go-to brewery?

Adam: It’s tough to just pick one. In PA, we’re

super lucky because we have so many labels of great stuff. I really like Southern Tier, Bells, Troegs and Victory. They all do really great things. It’s not just about what I like, I look at the whole picture. I like breweries like Flying Dog who’s so reasonably priced, the liquid is good, the representation is good, and the graphics are good.

PBS: What would your deserted island beer be?

Adam: [Bosteels’] Tripel Karmeliet. That’s

my own personal beer, I love everything about it. For some reason, with that particular beer, when everything’s not right in the world, I crack one of those and my blood pressure goes down a bunch.

PBS: Why should people come to Sidecar and Kraftwork?

Adam: We’re not trying to reinvent the wheel,

we just think that we’re good at what we do.

We have a good staff, good drinks and good food. It’s a good, honest time. to read the rest of adam’s interview and why he pissed off a rock star’s wife, visit www.phillybeerscene.com

By Andrew Loder

I’m thinking about getting my girlfriend a puppy for christmas.

I’m just having trouble figuring out what kind of breed.

…what do you think, michael vick?

uh, i don’t know, you know, i’m kind of a cat guy these days.

Hmmm…

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Y NJ? How South Jersey Is Becoming a Craft Beer Destination. By Tara Nurin This May, Jay Rose, beer manager at Joe Canal’s in West Deptford, NJ, observed a drastic difference in some of his customers.

The man who’d come in every afternoon to buy two 40’s of Colt 45, was now filling up growlers with the heftiest of imperial stouts. And, the woman with a heavy Miller Lite habit had taken to informing him that he’d better start stocking more West Coast IPAs, or else.

This uninitiated clientele was suddenly clamoring for craft beer because a New Jersey law now permitted retailers to sample beer in their stores, and this gave many a craft-beer novice their first chance to taste it. The effect was stunning and immediate.

As “craft beer” becomes almost synonymous with “beer” in Philadelphia, its eastern suburbs are responding with a burgeoning number of beer-aware bars, restaurants and liquor stores. But purveyors of golden goodness posit that the craft phenomenon in Jersey is just now beginning to reach its tipping point, and the reasons for it go far beyond the sampling law.

“People drive by and see our parking lot full every night of the week,” says Chris LaPierre, head brewer at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Maple Shade. This, he thinks, lures curious passersby into the restaurant or sends them elsewhere to discover what makes craft beer so popular. “(When a) McDonald’s goes up, (next) there’s a Burger King, then there’s a Taco Bell. They realize there’s a market,” says Kevin Meeker, owner of Cork Restaurant in Haddon Township.

Like a fast food junkie, Jersey’s demand fattens in snowballing proportions as exposure to unique quality beer compounds consumer interest, education and purchasing. This is especially evident during the summer, when consumers return from their travels and students come home from college requesting beer they’ve tried in other states.

Yet, even those Jersey residents who venture only as far as Pennsylvania appreciate the ability to share Philly-quality beer with their Philly-phobic friends. Without leaving the comfort of their neighborhood tavern or their man cave, New Jersey beer lovers can share their passion by taking advantage of several factors that Philadelphians can’t.

Chief among those factors is money. Put simply, beer buyers in New Jersey can buy better beer for better prices. Because of Pennsylvania’s case law, it can be cost-prohibitive to take a 24-bottle risk on an unfamiliar beer, whereas New Jersey shoppers can buy a sixpack or one bottle at a time. And, the prevalence of discount stores and lower overhead in the Jersey suburbs make for price-savvy consumers and generous bar owners. Kevin Meeker, for example, says he sells his beers for $1 to $2 less at Cork than at the comparable bars he owns in the city. Figure in the slightly higher city sales tax and that’s more incentive for Jersey beer lovers to spread beer money on their own side of the bridge.

“We’re not Philly yet,” Meeker says. “But is South Jersey sophisticated in its beer preferences? That’s an unqualified yes. And we’re going to keep getting bigger.”

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Ask Two Guys On Beer Have a question about craft beer you need an answer to?

E-mail tgob@beerscenemag.com to get your questions answered. To learn more about Two Guys On Beer, visit www.twoguysonbeer.com.

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What makes a beer a Heather Ale? - Patrick K., Mount Holly, NJ Heather Ales are primarily a Gruit beer made popular in Scotland due to its use of local Common Heather flowers to replace the hops for bittering and preservation. This style of brewing with Gruit is one of the most ancient ways to brew and releases some very interesting flavors when done correctly. Because the shrub that produces the flower grows best in more acidic soil, you get a floral but slightly spicy profile on the nose and flavor.

Fraoch is probably the most commercially accessible Heather Ale, and is brewed by the Williams Bros. Brewery in Scotland.

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How important is glassware?

-Mike D., Philadelphia, PA To us? Very! Most glassware is designed to enhance the experience of the beer. The skinny design of pilsner glasses creates a crisper, more effervescent profile. Whereas the wide mouth nature of the common pint glass creates a smoother profile. Other types like tulip glasses are designed to trap the aroma of the beer under a very nice head. This enhances the nose and olfactory experience which is lost by drinking it out of anything else. The truth is, you can drink your beer out of anything that you damn well please, we just think expanding your experience with a beer is always a better option.

Filtered vs. Unfiltered, what’s better?

-Terry B., Bensalem, PA To us, it is not which is better but what we may be in the mood for. Beer that is unfiltered is usually cloudy and filled with more nutrients and overall flavor than a filtered brew.

In most cases, keeping a beer unfiltered also makes the mouthfeel so much smoother.

Good examples of unfiltered beer are most wheat beers and bocks; whereas IPAs and some Belgian ales can be just as good filtered as they are unfiltered. Pale ales, pilsner and similar lagers are, in our opinion, much better as a filtered recipe. It would just be way too weird to be drinking a cloudy pilsner.

Kegged/tap beer or bottled?

- Jason S., Philadelphia, PA It all really depends on the beer. Beers like stouts, sessions, and hand pumped ales are so much better out of the tap. However, there are a huge number of beers that we would rather have from the bottle like bocks, Trappists and wheat beers. These beers continue to mature and condition while in the bottle which is an aspect that can be lost when placed in a keg.

We suggest trying beers you like in bottle and from the keg, experience the difference in body, scent and flavor so you can determine which way is more preferable to your palate.

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Rheingold Beer The Return of an Icon. By Carolyn Smagalski Do you remember jazz greats Nat King Cole, Duke Ellington and Ella Fitzgerald?

How about comedian Groucho Marx, Dodgers All-Star Jackie Robinson, golf-pro Ben Hogan, and Robert Ripley of “Ripley’s Believe It or Not!” These celebrities, and hundreds like them, endorsed Rheingold Beer.

J. Patrick Kenny likes iconic names. As CEO of Drinks Americas of Wilton, CT, he presides over such brands as Willie Nelson’s Old Whiskey River Bourbon, Roy Yamaguchi’s Y Sake, Kid Rock’s Badass Beer, and Donald Trump’s Super Premium Vodka. In 2005, Drinks Americas added Rheingold Beer to its brands portfolio, launching a renaissance for the legendary, easy drinking, urban-centric beer.

The acquisition came with a warehouse of Rheingold memorabilia. Kenny shared his mantra: “Let’s get rid of all this stuff.” Instead, his daughter catalogued the items with the energy of a pack rat. Her foresight preserved Rheingold’s history and ensured its status within a Brooklyn museum collection. “I could have been the one who threw it all out,” remarked Kenny.

The Leibmann family established Rheingold Beer in 1833. Brewed in Brooklyn and New

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Jersey, it was the official beer of the Mets and held 35 percent of the New York market.

Rheingold dominated the market with ads featuring African Americans, Puerto Ricans, and stars of other ethnicities at a time when integration was risky business. This gave Rheingold huge urban appeal. It became “a standard of quality that others tried to imitate.”

Philip Liebmann also initiated the Miss Rheingold contest. Votes for the Rheingold beauty ballooned from 200 thousand in 1942 to over 22 million by 1959. Kenny explained, “The Miss Rheingold Pageant had a classy air to it. During the KennedyNixon year, more people voted for Miss Rheingold than voted for Kennedy-Nixon combined. Miss Rheingold was the girl you wanted to marry.”

And then there was the Rheingold jingle.

“I always get the same response,” Kenny said. “A hundred fifty people sang it to me.

Bankers were singing me that jingle. This is no exaggeration.” (I was glad I had suppressed my own urge to spew the tune.)

The Leibmann family sold Rheingold in 1963. Subsequent owners failed to capture the coveted market. Dr. Joseph Owades (1919-2005), brewmaster at Rheingold in his early career, was consulted to replicate the original beer recipe, modified for the

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evolved palate of today, but profits continued to erode.

Drinks Americas recognized Rheingold as a good fit and in 2005, gained ownership of the brand. To celebrate the purchase, Kenny brought the old product to a party.

“At the end of the event, full bottles of Rheingold were left beside empties of Corona and Bud,” he observed.

“We wanted Rheingold to pass the brownpaper-bag construction worker test rather than the impress my brother-in-law test,” explained Kenny, “…something that sits between Pabst and Coors Light.” They approached Cliff Risell and Ron Hammond at The Lion Brewery in Wilkes Barre, PA and began production of the new Rheingold in August 2010. Packaged in 12 and 24-ounce cans with modern graphics, the appeal says Rheingold.

In September, the golden brew launched in the Metro New York area; then rolled out to New York state, New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania, with future plans for Florida and Michigan. Look for brown bottles with paper labels around the holidays. Other nostalgic plans include release of the Chug-a-MugTM, a new Rheingold jingle, and maybe even a Miss Rheingold you can introduce to Mom.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year

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Holiday Traveling With Sam Calagione Discovery Channel’s Brew Masters follows Sam and the Dogfish Head Brewery as he scours the Earth in search of the world’s most unique ingredients. By Scott Willey

Brew masters: Premiering Sunday, November 21 at 10 PM E/P on the Discovery Channel

While the most traveling some of us do all year is a return home for the holidays, Sam Calagione travels year-round in search of some interesting ingredients to bring us the most exciting and unique flavors that the craft beer breweries have to offer. Through research of ancient recipes, oftentimes with archaeologist Dr. Patrick McGovern of the University of Pennsylvania, Sam and Dogfish Head recreate brews that may have been consumed as far back as nine thousand years ago, giving us a brief glimpse as to what happy hours may have consisted of in early Mayan civilizations.

In an email from Joshua Weinberg, the Vice President of Communications for the Discovery Channel, he had this to offer in the form of a press release for Brew Masters: “It’s cold, it’s comforting, it’s beer....but for Sam Calagione, founder of one of America’s leading craft breweries, Dogfish Head Brewery, beer is a passion, a business and a personal quest for the best, most imaginative brews. Premiering Sunday, November 21 at 10 PM E/P on Discovery Channel, Brew Masters follows Sam and his partners in suds as they travel the country and the world scouring for exotic ingredients and discovering ancient techniques to produce beers of astounding originality. From chocolate to mussels to tomatoes, Sam is constantly pushing his team and himself to innovate and celebrate the amazing world of beer and beer making. The imagination of the Dogfish Head team is matched only by the fun they inject into every facet of their jobs. Beer tasting meetings in the conference

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room with co-workers, a bocce ball league in the parking lot, filming original rap videos in the brewery plant, it’s all in a day’s work for Brew Masters.” Clark Bunting, President and General Manager of Discovery Channel, elaborates, “Brew Masters taps more than just kegs and barrels, it unlocks a fascinating history of beer making, showcasing the ingenuity and passion behind our love affair with those alluring suds and how it played a role in building civilizations.”

With Sam as our tour guide to some of the most exotic places in the world in search of off-centered ingredients, watching the process of how a creative brewery such as Dogfish Head formulates its heady concoctions will be a journey in and of itself. But, if we get the chance to see Sam rock the mic in a rap video, Brew Masters will pan out to be quite the full flavored journey indeed. Check out more about the show at http://dsc.discovery.com/tv/brew-masters/.

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Woman on the Scene (left) Lee Marren of Stone Brewing Co. celebrates his “Feats of Strength and Weakness” win at the Grey Lodge Pub.

March With 2010 coming to a close, Suzanne Woods takes us through the scene’s most memorable events.

A Year of Beer!

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January

The year was off to a good start. You could finally get your groceries and a growler to go. Whole Foods in Plymouth Meeting, opened for business and houses the Cold Point Pub, serving beer as well as wine. A young man rescued 12 days after the Haiti earthquake that shook and crushed the poorest city in the Western Hemisphere, shares that he survived on beer and biscuits until his rescue.

February

As President Obama unveiled a 3.8 trillion dollar budget, a new word entered our city jargon, “Snowpocalypse.” The Philly beer scene was indeed a snowy one, with not one but three blizzards-which just hurt our livers as much as our work schedules. Profile Pr’s Jennie Hatton recollects, “The day of the snow storm-we had the annual bus trip planned to ‘Belgium Comes to West Chester,’ and it wasn’t until the morning of, that the bus company would cancel. We were all in different parts of the city texting to let each other know and try to decide what to do and Nodding Head’s Mike Fava sent, ‘Who needs a bus, let’s meet at Nodding Head like planned.’ And so the day started…

Nodding Head, Tria, Monk’s, Jose Pistola’spicking up more beer drinking friends as we went.”

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On March 4th, an anonymous call to the PLCB set the Philly press, both beer and mainstream, ablaze when state police came raging into one of Philly’s favorite bars, Memphis Taproom, to investigate a list of kegs and bottles that were apparently not registered. They confiscated four kegs and 317 bottles. State police then went on to search both Stockertown and Origlio Beverage warehouses. The weeks coming would reveal that the PLCB had many discrepancies on their list of registered beers. Bryan Kolesar of The Brew Lounge blog called this the “Story of the Year” back in March.

Many a Philadelphian was missing beer week in March, so a bunch of craft beer bars put their heads together to bring beer enthusiasts together in a safe way during the week that would’ve been. The “Craft Beer Xpress” was born. It would appear again during beer week, and once more in November.

A variety of bars still held crowd-pleasing events. Grey Lodge hosted the first local brewery rep, “Feats of Strength and Weakness,” mandating local brewery reps to get out of their comfort zone and perform a variety of feats, some creative, and some physical. We learned that Lee Marren of Stone Brewing enjoys baskets of cheer and bragging rights more than anyone else. And we also learned that Troegs ambassador, Nick Johnson, shouldn’t be handed a microphone.

Stillwater enters the market. I tried Brian Strumke’s beer for the first time in February down in Baltimore and got news that it was headed North in the next month. It seemed too good to be true. But a big launch via Bella Vista Distributors, proved otherwise. To say it has been well-received is an understatement.

Melissa Monosoff, master sommelier of Savona Restaurant, shares that her favorite beer of the year was a three-way tie between the Stateside Saison, Love and Regret and Cellar Door. “As a wine person I love the crisp refreshing character of saison and the range of styles Stillwater has-and the food affinity is fantastic.”

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June

PBW was bigger than ever with 700 plus events. Some bars had a little healthy activity thrown in like Bishop’s Collar and Kite and Key. But, in some instances it was more of a “put your liver on the line,” type night with “Firkin offs” at Good Dog and Druid’s Keep. “Druid’s Keep South Hampton vs. Flying Fish event was probably my favorite,” says Nodding Head Assistant Brewer, Mike Fava. “Flying Fish won, but South Hampton’s Keller Pils was one of the best beers I had all year.”

While some Beer Weekers were taking a Monell sensory education class, others were aiming at dunk tanks. At night, there were high-end dinners and there were rock and roll shows. Philly Beer Week reminded us once again that we’re lucky to have such a great beer culture. We’re also lucky to have not lost Jose Pistola’s Joe Gunn to Hollywood just yet because Late Night with Joe Gunn, Gunn’s Russian River-fueled take on Late Night with David Letterman was the best thing I’ve ever seen.

(Above) The crew at Iron Hill showcasing their trophy for “Best Large Brewpub” at the 2010 World Beer Cup. (Right) City Tap House in University City features 60 taps and an incredible array of rare and sought-after craft brews.

April

Everybody saw the video produced for the Craft Brewers Conference, “I am a Craft Brewer” one time too many. And some might say parodies were released two times too many.

During the CBC, the World Beer Cup took place. The global competition was filled with a lot of Philly pride. One of the most awaited awards of the ceremony went to local brewpub group, Iron Hill for “Best Large Brewpub in the Country World.”

Troegs, Yards, and Nodding Head also took home medals. Beer Fox Carolyn Smagalski smiles and reminisces, “I was a judge at the World Beer Cup in Chicago. I served as table captain with judges from Japan, Belgium, Australia, the Czech Republic, India, and South Korea.”

July May

2010 saw the opening of many new bars that we’ll gladly give our beer money to.

May brought us both City Tap House and Kraftwork. City Tap House boasted more handles than any bar in the city, a beer steward, and an internet database, Beer 2.0 that the regulars can use to track their tasting notes.

Beernews.org announced that 79 craft brewers are canning. Twenty-four were available in the Philadelphia market.

As the decade-long “arms race” is reaching a hopeful halt, the ammunition has changed and the ABV race is on. Scottish brewers BrewDog present beer geeks with “The End of History.” It is the strongest beer in the world and is served in a dead squirrel or stoats for 765 US dollars. Only twelve beers were bottled. The brewers/filmmakers say this is as far as they’re going to go. As far as beer can go? Is it? And to that end, Dutch Brewery answered (or retaliated) a mere six days later with a 60%, the new beer dubbed, “Start the Future,” in a one-third liter bottle for 35 Euros ($45) each.

Yards’ Tim Roberts wins his 4th Royal Stumble and announces he’s retiring from trying to win.

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August

Scoats hosts the 16th Friday the Firkinteenth at The Grey Lodge. It is the only one of the year with 29 firkins.

A SEPTA bus crashed into Monk’s shortly before closing. The front dining room was basically intact, but the entrance is ruined.

Tom Peters and Fergus Carey took every measure to get up and running as soon as possible while making it as safe as possible.

Within four days, the bar was re-opened and shortly after that, a popular commemorative tee hit the streets as well.

First-ever Local Brewers Bocce tournament sponsored by Iron Hill was won by Nodding Head’s two-man team of Curt Decker and Gordon Grubb. (left) Tim Roberts of Yards Brewing Co. wins his 4th Royal Stumble.

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September

Scoats, along with Pat Mcginley, open the Hop Angel Brauhaus on Oxford Ave in Fox Chase. The towers are German styles both from the homeland and the States.

Fork and Barrel also comes on the scene as a dimly lit European bistro with amazing beer and a lineup of events that makes every week seem like beer week.

Dive owner Jon Klein gives South Philly beer lovers yet another reason to smile, with Watkins Drinkery. All craft beer and a game-filled menu.

Troegs, Stoudts, Weyerbacher, Triumph, and McKenzie Brew House head back East with some new jewelry from the Great American Beer Fest.

Yuengling reads the minds of lagerheads everywhere and announces the production of 24 oz cans.

Woman on the Scene (left) Crowds gather for Memphis Taproom’s Thirstoberfest, an opening for their outdoor beer garden.

November

Dogfish Head shipped their 100,000th barrel during the first week.

The popular “Foobooz Blog” names the top 50 Bars in the city with Franklin Mortgage, SouthWark, Standard Tap, P.O.P.E. and South Philly Tap Room in the top five.

Philly’s original beer bar, The Khyber, 86’d live music and added a new draft system and kitchen. It re-opened with 20 American craft drafts and 2 hand pumps.

The Discovery Channel’s Brew Masters featuring Sam Calagione’s off-centered adventures in beer debuted on November 21st.

Victory releases Dark-Intrigue- their imperial stout, Storm King, aged in Kentucky bourbon barrels.

October

Memphis Taproom opens the second beer garden in the city (Silk City being the first) for a one-day beer fest, Thirstoberfest.

National press shows craft beer a whole lot of love from Washington Post and New York Times to Men’s Journal and the Today Show. The Today Show interviews Sam Calagione and refers to our industry as a “brave new world of beer.”

December

Flying Fish Exit 13 is released, a chocolate stout that pays homage to the Newark-Elizabeth Port and all the food products that come through, including the chocolate used.

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Cooking With Beer

Australian Lamb Rack Try something new this winter that is sure to warm you up; Australian Lamb Rack with Stone Smoked Porter.

Executive Chef Lawrence Fullbright from Tony’s Place in Ivyland, PA, provided us with this hearty meal, perfect for a cold, winter day. Made with Stone Brewing Co.’s Smoked Porter, the rich and robust flavors of the brew combine perfectly with the tender lamb chops. Impress your holiday guests with this easy to make recipe.

Australian Lamb Rack Ingredients:

(3) 2oz. lamb racks 1 Cup squash 1lb. browned lamb bones 1 Cup celery 1 Cup onions 1 carrot 3 cloves of garlic 1 pint Stone Smoked Porter

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Directions:

• Season lamb chops with a pinch of salt and pepper.

• Slow roast the chops in an oven at 375 degrees for 25 minutes.

• Clean squash, cut to medium dice, and sauté with butter, a pinch of cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar.

• Cook 10 minutes or until soft.

• Brown lamb bones in medium stock pan.

• Rough chop celery, onions, carrots, and garlic and add to pan.

• Add 4 Cups of water and reduce to half.

• Strain all ingredients.

• Add Stone Smoked Porter, cook for 10 minutes on medium.

• Add 1 Cup flour and 1 Cup butter; continue stirring and cook sauce until it thickens, then remove immediately.

• Add salt and pepper to taste.

• Strain ingredients.

• Spoon squash onto middle of plate.

• Place lamb chops around squash with bone tips standing up.

• Drizzle the porter au jus onto lamb chops and serve.

Fun With Beer

Beer Bottle Tree Try storing this one for 11 months out of the year. By Jeff Lavin Ah! The Christmas tree; a focal point for the holiday, where you and your family gather to decorate, exchange gifts and share in the joy of the season. But, what about when that tree dies, dropping thousands of tiny needles everywhere because “someone” forgot to water it? Then that tree is not so great, is it? Well, we have the solution and all it requires is you drinking some beer! The beer bottle tree is the perfect holiday addition for the beer lover. No more vacuuming every 5 minutes, hanging ugly ornaments or forgetting to water it. Just make sure Aunt Helen doesn’t fall into after downing one too many cups of eggnog.

what you need (2) 4’ x 8’ sheets of 1/2” plywood (2) 2” x 8” x 10’ pieces of lumber

(3) tubes of Phenoseal translucent adhesive caulk

(1) 6’ piece of 3/4” all thread

Small box of 2 1/2” wood screws

(8) 3/4” washers

(5) sets of 100 white LED lights

(9) 3/4” nuts

(2) sets of 100 colored lights

(312) empty green beer bottles

(2) packages of garland

Green paint

(1) tree topper

how to do it Step 1: Cut the 2’ x ‘8s to the following measurements: 2 @ 36” // 4 @ 33” Step 2: Cut the circles & the base top using the diagram: Circles: • 36” • 33.5” • 29.5” • 24” • 18” • 12” • 6” Square: • 36” x 36” Step 3: Mark the center of each circle & the square base top & drill a 3/4” hole in each.

Step 4: Assemble the 2” x 8” base, using the diagram as a guide. Use (3) 2 1/2” screws at each connection point to secure. Screw base top to base using (16) 2 1/2” screws.

Step 10: Lay a second bead of caulk inside of your outside row and place bottles in between the bottles of the outside row. (Don’t do three rows, it refracts the light & makes the tree dim.)

Step 5: Paint all wood surfaces.

Step 6: Turn base on its side and insert the all thread through the hole. Secure all thread to base using a washer and nut on each side of base. All thread should be set just above floor level.

Step 11: To start the second layer, use the 33 1/2” circle to mark the bottle placement on the 36” circle. Repeat for every layer, using the circle above it to draw your circle on the layer below. (The top 2 circles won’t have two rows) Let adhesive dry, it will turn clear.

Step 7: Mark a 36” circle on the base in pencil. This circle will be your first ring of bottles around the base.

Step 12: Lay white lights in the center of each bottle circle. Repeat for each level.

Step 8: Lay a bead of the adhesive 1” inside of the circle all the way around, leaving a space of one bottle in the back to run wires for lights.

Step 13: Place the circles onto the all thread & secure with washer and nut. Repeat for each level.

Step 9: Place bottles in adhesive and press in firmly.

Step 14: Dress each layer with garland & colored lights.

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Homebrewer’s Corner

Winners of “Beer Barons to Homebrewers” It’s only too appropriate that a homebrew contest would take place a week before Halloween in a cemetery. Although that may seem as appropriate as a beer brewed with Communion wafers and holy water (see issue 8), the “Beer Barons to Homebrewers” at West Laurel Hill Cemetery, brought a crowd of beer enthusiasts who toured the mausoleums and graves of Prohibition era brewers and brewery owners. At each site, local homebrewers served up their own take on pre-Prohibition as part of a contest and these winners definitely made their gravesite

Old Philadelphian Lager Clone of Weisbrod & Hess Rheingold Lager By: Jeff Louella & Andy Gross

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Ingredients and Directions Pre-Prohibition Porter

Procedure:

By: Thomas Foley

Step 1: Heat 2 gallons of water to 160F. Step 2: Place milled chocolate and black malts in a mesh bag and steep in the heated water for 30 minutes.

Step 3: Remove grains from brewpot.

Step 4: Add the amber DME and 1 gallon boiling water to the brewpot and bring to a boil.

Step 5: Add the Cluster hops and boil for 1 hour.

Step 6: Add 1 oz. of Fuggle hops and boil for 8 minutes.

Step 7: Turn off heat and add 1 oz. Fuggle hops and molasses.

Stir and let sit for 3 minutes.

Step 8: Cool, pour into a carboy and top to 5 gallons.

Step 9: Add 3 pint yeast starter.

Step 10: Start fermentation at 70F. Step 11: After 1 day, move carboy to a 55F refrigerator and ferment for 17 days.

Step 12: Keg with ¾ cup of corn sugar.

Specialty Grains:

10 oz. Thomas Fawcett Crisp Pale Chocolate Malt:

4 oz. Briess Chocolate Malt 4 oz. Dingemans Debittered Black Malt Extract:

6 lbs. Muntons Plain Amber DME Hops:

2 oz. Cluster Pellet Hops (7.4%AA) 68 min 1 oz. Fuggle Pellet Hops (4%AA) 8 minutes 1 oz. Fuggle Pellet Hops (4%AA) steep Additive:

8 oz Grandma’s Unsulphured Molasses Yeast:

Wyeast 2206 Bavarian Lager 3 pint starter

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Original Gravity (OG): 1.067 Final Gravity (FG): 1.015 Specialty Grains:

11.500 lbs. American 2-Row (74.19%) 3.000 lbs. Flaked Corn (19.35%) 1.000 lb. Wheat Malt (6.45%) Hops:

2.0 oz. Hallertau Pellet (3.5% Alpha) @ 60 Minutes (Boil) (0.3 oz/Gal) 1.0 oz. Willamette Pellet (5% Alpha) @ 15 Minutes (Boil) (0.2 oz/Gal) Miscellaneous:

1 tsp. PH 5.2 in Mash Water 1 tsp. Yeast Nutrient @ 10 Minutes (Boil) 1 tab Whirlfloc @ 10 Minutes (Boil) Procedure:

Step 1: Mashing Grains Mash grains and flaked corn using single infusion. Rest the temperature at about 150F-151F for about 60 minutes.

Step 2: Sparging I’m a batch sparger, so I drain the mashtun and refill it with the rest of my sparge water that is about 180F.

Mix the grains around to release all the sugars, vorlauf, and then drain into kettle.

Step 3: The Boil Bring wort to a boil. Once boiling, add in the first addition of hops and boil for 60 minutes.

Step 4: Boil Additions With about 15 minutes left in the boil, add the late addition hops, Whirlfloc, and a tab of White Labs Servomyces Yeast Nutrient.

Step 5: The Fermentation After the boil, cool your wort as fast as possible to 48F. You will need an adequate amount of yeast to ferment clean. Use about 3 tubes of yeast or use a similar sized yeast starter. I like to pitch the yeast cold and raise the temperature slowly to 52F over the first two days. Ferment out fully at 52F and allow a couple more days for the yeast to clean up any bi-products from the fermentation process (usually a total of 1012 days).

Step 6: The Conditioning Once fermentation is complete, rack beer into a keg (or secondary) and lager at 35F for 1 month.

Once lagering is done, hook the beer up to the gas lines to carbonate to 2.5 vols (if kegged).

Step 7: Serving Call Andy and I up, have a party, and serve this brew cold in a Pilsner style glass.

This is a session beer, so enjoy!

Label Art

Beer First, Art Second A little glimpse into the artwork that has helped to make Troegs famous. By Mat Falco

Whether it’s their suspiciously looking jolly elf or the intensity of that hand squeezing the juices out of a large nugget hop, Troegs’ artwork has always stood out and given all of their bottles reason for a second glance. In a day where competing breweries are opening up quicker than Blockbusters are closing down, something special is needed to get the attention of the beer drinkers. Troegs is one of the breweries that never has to worry about standing out, especially in the past couple of years, as they’ve put out some of the most original local labels.

“Our approach has always been to develop the beer first, artwork second, and the artwork should compliment what the beer is.” This is the mindset of owners Chris and John Trogner.

“Whether it is the name or the logo, it should tell a story of what was brewed.” When they first started out designing their artwork, most everything came from in-house, whether it was from brewers, tasting room employees, or from Chris and John themselves. About two years ago, they hired a single person to take over the art department in an attempt to bring unity to the artwork and make the labels look more

like a family. “Coming up with a name and an image is difficult,” says John. “It’s not a simple thing, we talk about it daily. You might come up with twenty great names, search them out and they’re already taken or close to something taken.” But, their hard work and creativity shines through and has definitely helped bring their beer to a different level.

Aside from their labels, artwork takes on a whole new meaning in their brewery.

Having an excess of bottle caps lying around and seeing how they were wasted and tossed in the trash at homes and bars, the Trogners wanted to find another use for them. This is what led to the now annual art contest at the brewery.

Every year, they offer a $500 prize to whoever comes up with the most creative/best piece of artwork using Troegs’ bottle caps. All artwork remains on display at the brewery and most of it is quite impressive and unique, offering another great reason to tour the place. Even beyond the contest submissions, people will randomly bring artwork based off their beer. One of their favorite pieces was anonymously dropped off by a fan on a chaotic Saturday. Since they were so busy, they didn’t realize what was given to them and have no clue who submitted the piece in order to give them credit or thank them.

The idea for Mad Elf came from an image drawn on a napkin while at the bar discussing the possibility of a brewery only holiday ale.

Today, that napkins image is one of the most well known and sought after beers in the region and no holiday season is complete without a few nights with that Mad Elf. It’s amazing how beer can inspire art and Troegs is a great representation of this. And, at the same time, it’s crazy how art can inspire some of the most classic beers, just ask the Trogners.

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Tapping into Technology

Mobile Drinking Social media drinking apps for sending, sharing and enjoying. By Zeke Diaz Last issue, we covered Pintley, an application that helps to keep track of the beers that you’ve had and makes suggestions based on your likes/dislikes of those beers. We continue exploring the same aspect this time but focus on those applications that integrate with social media.

This is a web based application that allows you to “check in” with the beer you’re drinking and gives you the option of adding the location (pulled from Foursquare) as well. The pub tab allows your friends to see what you’re drinking and “toast” (the Facebook equivalent of “like”) your choice. There are, of course, badges you can earn for various things: drinking before noon, drinking beers from specific countries, etc. Basically, this is Foursquare for beer. The updates are real-time, making it hard to be “at the office.” You can check in on Foursquare and post through Twitter, Facebook or by joining on the website. Since the site is still in beta, it can feel a bit clunky but the support forums seem to get very quick responses from the developers. I’m wondering if this will spawn a new tool for beer lovers.

Beerby – (rhymes with nearby) A mobile application that allows you to rate the beer you’re drinking and check into Foursquare as well. Since this is a location based app, you search for places that serve a specific beer close to where you are. This will, hopefully, keep you from walking into a bar looking for craft beer and finding the usual macro beers on tap.

Yes, you can check in with the big three and earn “badgers” (badges) as well. My favorite badger is The Silver Mullet, unlocked by drinking 24 Coors beers.

Red Pint – This app rewards you by giving you…. medals! Event medals, featured medals and regular medals. Good looking medals earned by drinking beer. I think I see a pattern here. Still, it’s enough of an inducement to get the app and give it a trial run. I’m glad I did. If your friends are on Red Pint, you can tag the photos (like Facebook) and post the update to Facebook and Twitter. Upload photos of the beers you’ve had to grow their database.

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I put the apps through their paces and was pretty impressed by the beers I found when searching the respective databases. Beerby mentions having 30,000 beers in their searchable database; Red Pint has about 7,000 waiting to be enjoyed, although that number will grow since they use the Open Beer Database as their source. I’m leaving these apps installed on my phone since I’m going on a trip next week. I’m going to be using them in lieu of my standard locator web-based sources. I’m excited about the convergence of location based and social media.

I see it as a way to meet other beer lovers and it gives me another reason to find a close bar.

These apps are available for iPhone, Android and some of the other popular operating systems.

When in doubt, contact the developers for questions about your particular operating system.

Finally, as we start our holidays, remember those less fortunate than you and support your favorite causes. Please be extra thankful when you can share a good beer with a friend.

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Discovering Craft Beer

How I Discovered Craft Beer Matt Scheller of Fork & Barrel and Tap & Table describes his discovery of craft beer.

Beer? The million-dollar question can be cracked with a simple proper noun: Lehigh University. Yes, amidst the fury of shot-gunning, funneling, bar rallying, keg standing, morning cocktail-ing, golf pros and tennis hoes-ing, (studying?), and beer pong-ing the crisp, decisive flavors of our nation’s finest pilsners, I was able to purge forward, rise above, and evolve, unlike most of my fraternal colleagues.

I had grown fond of the mystique I associated with the beer world. My knowledge came from reading various texts, most notably, Michael Jackson’s dense, yet portable, “Great Beer Guide.” My ignorance propelled me to be overwhelmed by the dizzying variety of bottle shapes, bottle colors, and labels. I would find myself routinely reading this and other books by Jackson. This is what released my adrenaline: reading about beer. I suppose, in retrospect, I was exceptionally dorky, but this became one of my hobbies.

Being able to FINALLY clasp my fingers around a REAL bottle of beer was a profound moment for me. What a relief for my palate to finally be able to savor the flavors I so often fell asleep to while reading about. My mission was to sample. I would try to locate beers that I read about in books or online. My first pickings, I‘ll sadly admit, were often based on appearance. (“Wow - a white bottle! Cool!”)

As time shuffled forward, so did my passion, knowledge, palate, and overall ability to be a discerning patron of the beer world. While my adventure persisted, I became increasingly bewildered by the lack of knowledge the average person in our country had in regards to beer. It was as though I unearthed a private culture and felt

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supremely privileged. I was swept up in another world, invigorated with the knowledge I was attaining.

While in college (in addition to studying architecture) I bartended infrequently at the Spinnerstown Hotel. John and Susan (owners) and Hal (beverage manager) gave me my first pragmatic opportunity to explore my passion. They also presented me with the challenge of designing a 30-page beer “bible,” replete with facts and style guidelines, and used in conjunction with their outstanding beer list (generated by Hal and John). Towards the end of college, I began traveling every summer. Most of my five trips abroad were rationed with academics and beer. I’m grateful for having visited almost every country in Europe numerous times and even organizing a 10-day tour to Belgium for 12 Americans. Experiencing the beer culture from the source is irrefutably essential to fully understand the breadth of the beer world.

Currently, I’ve been privileged to partner with Matt and Colleen Swartz to create a number of thematic beer bars/restaurants: Tap and Table (Emmaus), The Bookstore Speakeasy (Bethlehem), recently Fork and Barrel (Philadelphia), and soon Bahnhof (Bethlehem).

After visiting so many small artisanal breweries such as Fantome, Schlenkerla, and many incredible domestic breweries, I’ve realized the passion and rich history incorporated into their trade. Having the ability to educate and serve these products to excited patrons generates the ultimate feeling of satisfaction.

The beer world is more exciting than ever and I’m delighted to now be a part of the undoubtedly supreme beer city of Philadelphia.

Beer Travel

Drinking In the Steel City Philly isn’t the only Pennsylvania city with a solid beer scene. By: Andrew Rubenstein Since Pittsburgh’s first craft beer was made available in 1986, the city has continued to expand on its ever-growing availability to the beer drinking public. Although I had never known about and experienced what the city had to offer until mid-way through my college career at Drexel, traveling back home was always a treat.

My most recent trip had no shortage of great beer and proves that Pittsburgh is an exceptional destination for good brews.

The first bar on my trip was Piper’s Pub in the South Side. Sitting at the bar, it is hard not to notice the beautiful wood paneling that holds a collection of whiskeys as far as the eye can see. As much as I would have liked to indulge, I was there for beer; cask beer to be exact.

Piper’s has three pumps that begin in a custom cellar designed to serve the beer in the most traditional way possible. My choice was an Amber from Sprague Farm, a brewery just north of the city; a beautiful copper colored, malty, sweet pint to start the day…wonderful.

I then decided it was time to make the trek back across the city to go to one of my favorite happy hours at the Sharp Edge. The bar has a massive draft selection, half of which are Belgians (28 of them) that are all half priced for the special. After a couple Petrus Oud Bruins, it was time to go get a growler for dinner, so it was off to East End Brewing.

East End is located on a barren side street in a warehouse and is marked only by a keg placed in front of an open door…the place is definitely hard to find on your first try. As soon as I walked in, I was greeted by smiling faces packed into a narrow hallway, tasting their way across all of the offered drafts. Tasting is highly encouraged, whether it is to try one of their new seasonals or to remind you just how good their year-rounds are. On any visit you will definitely see their Big Hop IPA, Black Strap Molasses Stout, and Fat Gary Nut Brown.

But, what I always look forward to is the one-off drafts and bottles.

The next day, I got together with some friends and we decided to have lunch at Penn Brewing Company, Pittsburgh’s traditional German brewery, which had just re-opened after original owner and brewer, Tom Pastorius had gained full ownership. The exterior and entranceway of the brewery are breathtaking; a huge, old, red-brick warehouse that towers over a narrow cobblestone alleyway transported me to a nostalgic European setting.

The restaurant was small but full of color and eccentricity. It was decorated with a dozen flags hanging from the ceiling on top of picnic table seating, all overlooked by the shiny brass German brewing equipment. Since the brewery had just recently reopened they were only brewing a few select beers in their regular line-up, with one brand new addition, an American Pale Ale. The Allegheny Pale Ale marks the first time in the brewery’s 24 years of brewing that they have used a non-German ingredient; hops from the Pacific Northwest.

There are many other places to find a good beer in Pittsburgh.

There is Kelly’s in East Liberty, which is one of my favorite late

evening spots, or D’s in Regent Square, who has one of the best rotating draft selections and an attached bottle shop that is one of the largest I have seen anywhere. Also, be sure to check out The Church Brew Works in Bloomfield, a former church turned brewpub.

So, if you ever find yourself in the Steel City be assured that your craving for good beer will not go unfulfilled!

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Weyerbacher and Roquefort The perfect holiday beer and cheese pairing. By Mat Falco

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With the change of season and the approaching holidays, breweries have started putting out their darker, stronger beers. On cold winter nights, holiday ales and winter warmers are the perfect complement to complete an evening. Weyerbacher Winter Ale is a great example of such a beer. Brewed with deep-roasted chocolate malts, Winter Ale is the malt heavy brew that, despite a surprisingly low alcohol percentage of 5.6%, is ideal for keeping you warm no matter how cold it is outside.

With the heavy flavors of warm roastiness and the dry finish, Weyerbacher Winter Ale is the perfect companion of robust, creamy cheese. One cheese in particular that pairs superbly is Roquefort Blue Cheese. Made in the South of France, Roquefort is one of the most established and sought after bleu cheeses on the market.

There are many similar cheeses but in order to be a true Roquefort bleu, it must be aged in natural Combalou caves located in Roquefort-sur-Soulzon. Roquefort has a very distinct look of green, moldy veins throughout and a complexity of flavors that start out mild but gradually become sweet and eventually salty as you continue to enjoy it. These flavors along with the sharp tang from the moldy veins make it a perfect complement to the Winter Ale. The creaminess of the cheese also completes and enhances the already full bodied feel of the beer, really setting this pairing apart.

This holiday season, when you are selecting your cheese plates for Christmas dinner, choosing cheese such as the Roquefort can pair beautifully with the holiday ales and is sure to keep everyone’s taste buds satisfied. Beer and cheese are both great alone, but together they bring each other to another level and take your mind off the cold, winter blues.

You’ve Been Served

Thistle Warm You Up A Scottish thistle glass is the perfect companion for anything that is a “wee heavy” on the alcohol content. By Scott Willey The thistle glass is aptly named after Scotland’s national flower, which was adopted as a national symbol by Alexander III during his reign from 1249-1286.

Legend has it that the thistle flower was a key part to a war victory against Norway. It is believed that during a nighttime attack, the Norsemen removed their footwear to move more stealthily and overtake the Scots. Unbeknownst to the Norsemen, lying in wait for the invaders was the Scottish thistle, a prickly plant with a purple plume. Upon stepping on the prickly plants, the Norsemen cried out in pain, alerting the Scots and ultimately defeating the Norsemen. The Scottish thistle saved the nation and that is why it has been a national symbol ever since. This is purely speculation, but I wouldn’t be surprised if the glass style was invented to celebrate not only national pride, but also the victory over Norway.

The thistle is a variation of a tulip glass; a stemmed glass with a bulbous bottom that flares towards the top, mimicking the shape of the flower. The most noticeable difference between a thistle and a tulip is how dramatic the flair is. This glass actually looks like a hybrid between a pilsner glass and a tulip. The shape does an excellent job of accenting the malty aromas in scotch ales, and allows for great head retention. To capture the complex flavors of winter seasonal beers and scotch ales, I prefer to enjoy them closer to room temperature, so “palming” the bulb does an excellent job of transferring the heat from your hand and

warming up your brew. Hoppier beers fair well in this glass Suggested Styles to be

as well, due to the great head retention, and the wide mouth Enjoyed in a Thistle

captures the hoppy aromas. Single-malt whiskey drinkers enjoy Scotch Ale/Wee Heavy

a stemless, smaller version of this glass because of how well it Winter Warmer

captures the aromas.

Holiday Seasonal

I must say that I did have a little bit of trouble finding an Imperial IPA

affordable thistle glass online, especially after the shipping Belgian Dark Ale

costs, but I am pleased to say that I did find them somewhere Quadrupel

in the range of $10-$15 at Keystone Homebrew (www.

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keystonehomebrew.com). This glass makes for an excellent gift Gueuze

this holiday season for your favorite craft beer drinker.

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From the Cellar

‘Tis the Season For Cellaring Comparing a 2000 to a 2009 Samichlaus. By Phillip L. Pittore III Deciding which beers to compare is always a tough choice. This article was no exception.

In the spirit of the upcoming holiday season, I thought it wise to choose a beer that best exemplified tradition and brewing significance.

Samichlaus, at one point in time, before Brewdog and Schorschbrau, held the record for world’s strongest beer at 14% ABV. It is brewed only one day a year, December 6th, and then aged for 10 months.

For this issue, I compared a Samichlaus 2000 with a Samichlaus from 2009. Having read many reviews, I looked forward to trying a beer with the prestige that Samichlaus has earned.

Upon first glance, the bottles were slightly different. The 2000 made a note of being in the Guinness book of records for world’s strongest beer. The 2009 version, a 750ml limited edition, had a picture of St. Nicholas, and the words “classic” inscribed on it.

The initial pour yielded no surprise. Both beers were a dark honey color. The 2000 Samichlaus was very cloudy with a lot of sediment. The 2009, on the other hand, was quite clear.

The aromas between the two were very different. The 2000 Samichlaus was definitively dried fruit, and a tad sweet, reminiscent of dates. The 2009 was quite solvent-like and phenolic. There was an acetone type quality that stood out. The Beer Flavor Wheel was very handy throughout the tasting.

The first sip from the 2009 had a faint hint of molasses. It’s important to note that these beers were quite cold at the start. The 2000 version had a distinct burnt and resinous characteristic. It was smoky and woodsy.

There was a slight hint of chocolate as well.

Neither beer had any carbonation.

Both beers were very viscous on the tongue.

The mouth feel on the 2000 Samichlaus was harsh and dry. To this point, it was not a pleasant experience. However, that would quickly change.

After 20 minutes at room temperature,

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the complexity of these beers started to change dramatically. The aroma of the 2009 started to yield a grape-like quality. The 2000 was still quite perplexing. It was different to ascertain what aromas were prevalent. One thing to note, both beers masked the 14% ABV incredibly well. There was a lot of residual sugar in both beers.

After 30 minutes at room temperature, the 2000 tasted like burnt toffee, and was becoming very boozy. The chocolate notes I noticed earlier, were now dominant. The 2009

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had a regnant fig taste, with hints of raisins.

When first opened, the 2000 and 2009 were difficult to drink. It was tough to decipher what, exactly, the beer was trying to yield. As time progressed, both beers became quite enjoyable. The transformation over a 45 minute period was extraordinary.

Looking back on this comparison, my first impression certainly wasn’t a lasting one. I definitely did not like this beer initially, but garnered a great appreciation once the beer opened up and yielded its true character.

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HOW TO BE A

D-LITE PRESENTS

Neil Harner Rules by

by Andrew Lo d e t d er te crea D-Li

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1 First off, regardless of whether you are drinking craft or crap, never RULE #drink and drive. If you require a vehicle to get around, have a designated driver with you, jump on SEPTA, or get a cab. PHL Taxi service can be found throughout the city, just call 215-232-2000.

YEAH! I’m gonna live forever!*

*NOT LIKELY. -A.L.

RULE #2 with few exceptions: tailgating, flip cup, and beer pong ( See

Drinking craft beers from red Solo cups is definitely a foul

rule 7). Craft beer is best from the appropriate drinking glassware.

Check out our monthly column, “You’ve Been Served.”

YO, where the party at?

When out on the town, RULE #3always have a buddy with

I’m not as think as you drunk I am.

you to guide you around. And, preferably one that’s more sober than you. According to SuperFreakonomics authors, Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner, “walking drunk leads to five times as many deaths per mile as driving drunk.”

RULE #4 edition beers with your buddies, even if it means reducing your 12oz. bottle to 2oz.

Craft beer is meant to be shared. Always drink with friends and share your limited

for yourself. Someday they’ll return the favor.

Who brought this guy?

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#5 Respect women craft beer lovers and convert the ones that RULEaren’t.

You may just be surprised when the lady knows more about hops and barley than yourself. And, for the inexperienced, if she likes cocktails and wine, try a fruity beer to start.

#6 Convert your friends with every opportunity and RULE remember the younger they are (but still legal), the easier they are to convert. They will likely not be as tainted by poor quality macro-beers.

RULE #7 under 7% ABV. In fact, this is the perfect opportunity to break out one of Craft’s many

When playing drinking games with craft beers, make sure to select a sessionable brew

canned beers, such as Sly Fox.

LEAN!

8 Respect the bottle. Always store your craft beers at the RULE #appropriate temperatures and out of direct sunlight. This is a must whether you're drinking a case this weekend or cellaring for much later dates.

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9 Enjoy hops today, not tomorrow. IPAs and other hopsRULE #dominate beers are meant to be drunk fresh. Make sure when buying your beer, whether it’s on draught, in a bottle, or by the case, it’s of relative freshness.es.

0 If you’re at a bar and the young, attractive girl flirting with you wants you to buy her a RULE #1drink, check ID. Craft beer is not for the underage and besides, she has to be trying to get a free and illegal drink off of you because you’re not that good looking and too old.

Dude, gross.

1 Always have a meal before drinking craft beers. Or, RULE #1have a craft beer with your meal. Not only do craft

beers pair well with a ton of great foods, having something in your stomach other than high ABV beverages will help you maintain your sobriety. We recommend high protein foods such as cheese and peanuts. These will help slow down the absorption of alcohol.

Beer-sagna.

I’m a genius.

2 your cans, bottles, kegs and cases. Most people involved RULE #1 in Recycle the brewing industry care a great deal about the environment, sustainability, and supporting local farmers and businesses. Respect them by doing your part to recycle the packaging when you’re done enjoying their brews. Make sure to return your kegs. And, non-screw top bottles are the perfect gift for your home brewing buddy. They may even refill some of the bottles and give them to you as thanks.

yeah, the environment.

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For the past 10 years, Iron Hill’s Brandywine Valley Craft Brewer’s Festival has collected over $90,000 for the Media Youth Center.

Brewing Up

A Cause

How local breweries are making the community better, one beer at a time. By George Hummel

As we wassail with family and friends over the holiday season with our favorite craft winter warmers and holiday ales, we often pause to consider our many blessings. Naturally, our train of thought may lead us to ponder the idea of helping those in need, and what we can do to contribute. Increasingly, the beer that you have been quaffing over the holiday festivities and well in to the New Year is helping many charitable organizations to make the world better as a whole.

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Local 44, along with Memphis Taproom and Resurrection Ale House, played host as a MANNA pie pick-up location this past November.

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The arts and various other non-profits are experiencing difficult times. We value all the work that they do and we want to ensure that they are able to continue contributing to a rich, cultural lifestyle.

M

any of our favorite local breweries make numerous charitable contributions year-round by either writing a check or providing softer support, donating their products and willingly donating their time to organize, staff, and run charitable events.

“Being a community leader and supporting neighbors has always been a priority,” explains Steve Mashington, Operations Manager at Yards Brewing Co. “The arts and various other non-profits are experiencing difficult times. We value all the work that they do and we want to ensure that they are able to continue contributing to a rich, cultural lifestyle.”

Steve says their recent list of charities includes: Eastern State Penitentiary, Susan G. Komen For the Cure, WHYY, Delaware Valley Green Building Council, Philadelphia Folksong Society, Philadelphia Theater Company, Asian Film Festival, Liberty Bears of Philadelphia, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, as well as their successful summer fundraiser, Hops and Cops.

Steve’s thoughts are echoed by Bill Covaleski of Victory Brewing Co. “Based on the premise of, ‘We make beer at Victory, not money,’

we have done a lot to benefit organizations through smart use of our products and services.”

Creativity overflows within Bill, and sometimes all he needs to donate is the germ of an idea. “I’m most proud of The Brewer’s Plate.

[It was] my concept… handed to Fair Food. [It’s been a] big financial success [for the charity].”

Other charities that Victory is involved with include; The Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture’s Bike Fresh, Bike Local, as well as Mugs and Music. “We sponsored Mugs and Music, a local event that benefits the PASA and features mugs created by local artists,” inserts Victory’s Anne Shuniak, Communications Coordinator. “[We also support] the Fermentation Festival as part of the Kennett Square Farmers Market.” If all of that wasn’t enough, Anne says that they’ve also become more involved with the Brandywine Conservancy and their Young Friends group.

Bill continues, “The Green Valleys Association, another watershed group, has benefitted [by receiving soft support], as has the Chester County SPCA.” The only groups we write checks to are the Downingtown Fire companies,” Bill concludes. Victory also serves as a patron to

Raising The Bar, Beer Bars Step Up Not only do craft brewers support worthy causes, the pubs that serve them help out, too. Tom Peters of Monk’s Café always lends a hand. On October 25, Tom hosted Beers for Breasts featuring Russian River Brewing Co., to raise cash for Natalie Cilurzo’s (coowner of RRBC), breast cancer charity, the Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation. Pouring was; Blind Pig, Pliney the Elder, and Damnation, as well as, Consecration, Temptation, and Supplication. Some of these were very rare vintages like, Batch 1 of Supplication, bottled on June 4, 2005. The 750ml bottles went for $75 each, with all of the cash being donated to the aforementioned charity. He did the

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same with $10 drafts of Temptation and topped it off with 10% of the sales for the other drafts. Tom also raffled off some very rare 750ml bottles Perdition - Batch 1and Supplication- Batch 1, even before the label was ready, Toronado 20th Anniversary- the only extremely rare batch, and Beatification - Batch 1, also extremely rare. Tom raised $2,500 and rounded the check up to $3,000.

Leigh Maida of Memphis Taproom, Local 44 and Resurrection Ale House is looking for a charity.

“Memphis Taproom will be hosting the third annual Boxing Day Beer Festival on Sunday, December 26. Expect a spectacular

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lineup of beers. Bring blankets and coats, or three cans of food to receive a buck off your draft beer! All canned food donations are given to Philabundance. WE ARE ACTIVELY LOOKING for an agency who will be able to take coats and blankets and get them into the neediest hands this winter. Please send all leads to: info@memphistaproom.com.”

Also, all three locations served as pick-ups for MANNA’s Pie in the Sky drive this past November. MANNA Pie’s help to provide life-sustaining meals to locals who are suffering from life-threatening illnesses.

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the arts. “We have been a part of the Immaculata Art Show’s Opening Reception, Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, Vox Populi and The Clay Studio have been recipients of our product,” adds Anne.

“We support a number of local events from schools, churches, or local groups supporting larger causes like Susan G. Komen or the American Cancer Society,” Anne continues. “Our restaurant has worked with fundraisers. We will give a fair price to the organizer for them to hold their fundraiser in our beer hall and they can charge a ticket price to help raise funds.”

Mark Carter’s job description at Dogfish Head Craft Brewery reads as follows: “Event Czar/Donation Dude/Off-Centered Concierge.”

“Our philanthropy program here at Dogfish is called Beer & Benevolence,” he explains. Their largest benefit event is the Dogfish Dash; a 5K/10K run benefiting The Nature Conservancy. “Over four years, we’ve raised over $80,000 for the organization,” says Mark.

He adds that DFH hosts other events throughout the year including benefit nights at the pub. “[We invite] an organization to spread the word about their group and give a percentage of the proceeds.”

“We teamed up with Habitat for Humanity and literally built a house in the parking lot of our pub,” Mark continues. [DFH] workers were paid for the day. It was a great teambuilding experience.”

In addition, Dogfish supports numerous local parks, donating to the Friends of the Canalfront Park in Lewes, DE, Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park, and the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal Improvement Association. “We really focus on groups with an art and/or environmental focus,” Mark concludes. Dogfish Head also supports: Surfrider Foundation, Marine Education Research and Rehab Institute (MERR), and Rehoboth Beach Museum and Historical Society, to name just a few.

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Yards’ owner, Tom Kehoe (left) grabs his sample of craft beer during one of their fundraisers, Hops and Cops, benefitting the Philly FOP. Curt Decker has a soft spot for kids and animals, citing an 11 year relationship with the Support Center for Child Advocates (advokid.org), who are a local group of lawyers who do pro bono work for kids. “Most years I personally attend their annual party/ fundraiser to pour the beer. I enjoy meeting the people... the kids, and the people who give their time to make differences in their lives. Some of the stories are amazing, and the strides that are made are astounding.” He adds, “I try to do something every year for Parkinson’s because of Michael [Jackson, the Beer Hunter, who suffered from the disease.] I never do anything political, and like to do things for locally based small groups, [particularly] for animal and child-related charities.”

The Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant group’s donated over $80,000 to non-profit and charitable organizations through their “Give 20” program. “[It’s] been a powerful way for us to involve ourselves in our community…joining them in giving something back,” says owner Mark Edelson. For the past 10 years, they’ve held the Brandywine Valley Craft Brewers Festival, collecting $90,000+ for the Media Youth Center. Other activities include, Muscular Dystrophy Lock-Ups and Habitat for Humanity.

Regionally, Iron Hill is dedicated to one major fund-raising campaign, The CureSearch National Childhood Cancer Foundation (NCCF), donating over $130,000.

With so much need in this recession-weary world, it is comforting to know that our local breweries are doing their part to benefit so many charities. As we sip our favorite local brews this time of year, remember that in choosing to drink craft beer, you are aiding these phenomenal breweries in their philanthropy efforts, one bottle at a time.

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the 2010 holiday

gift guide Grab your favorite winter warmer, throw on your comfiest clothes and sit back and relax. We did the legwork for you this holiday season, providing an exceptional lineup of gifts sure to please even the pickiest of tastes. There is something for the homebrewer, the tailgater, the fisherman, and of course, the environmentalist. And don’t forget, it is always better to give than to receive, so consider those around you who may be less fortunate as you make those holiday purchases.

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Infinium

Sam Adams collaboration with Germany’s Weihenstephan Brewery is a great alternative for holiday toasts this season. And, coming in at 10.3 ABV, you’ll still be feeling good enough to get through family gatherings. ($20; available at most bottle shops)

Bottle Lamp

Don’t leave a beer connoisseur in the dark! The bottle lamp kit is an easy way to show the earth some love by recycling your favorite beer bottles and creating beer themed illumination. ($40; replayground.com)

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Pennsylvania Breweries Book4th Edition

Puttle

Puttle is a tailgater’s dream; portable, fun and simple enough to incorporate drinking.

Put it under the tree of your favorite competitive beer lover. ($30; iloveputtle.com)

Lew Bryson released the newest edition of his popular book (see our review on page 10) with updated breweries and brewpubs for your drinking pleasure. Order a copy for the PA beer lover at Bryson’s blog, “Seen Through a Glass.” ($20; lewbryson.blogspot. com)

Beer School Gift Certificate

Give the gift that keeps on giving- beer knowledge!

The Beer School of Philadelphia offers unique beer, brewing and pairing classes for both the expert and novice beer (or wine) lover. (vinology.com)

Homebrew Kits

Wine, Barley and Hops (pictured), Keystone Homebrew, and Home Sweet Homebrew have a wide range of kits that are a perfect match for any homebrewing fan. And, who knows, they might even share one of their brews with you! (winebarleyandhops.com, keystonehomebrew.com, homesweethomebrew.com)

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Stocking Stuffers

Beer Savers Beer Savers are reusable, silicone bottle caps that are great for the avid beer drinker to keep brews fresh and safe. Also perfect for homebrew sterilization. ($13; savebrands.com) Bottle Mate Bottle Opener No more bulky keychain bottle opener! The self proclaimed “World’s Thinnest Bottle Opener,” Bottle Mate, is a credit card sized opener that fits right in your wallet. ($8; bottlemateopener.com) Flying Fish Fishing Lures Add some flare to your tackle box courtesy of Flying Fish Brewing Co.’s fishing lures.

When used while drinking one of the Exit Series brews you might actually catch a fish.

Or at least a good buzz. ($3; flyingfish.com) Brew Caddy You aren’t good enough at golf for us to rent you a caddy. Hell, you can’t even hold on to your beer, Fumbles McDropstuff. The Brew Caddy will help that! ($10; www.brewcaddy.com)

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party everyday

Beer & Snack Gift Basket Indecisive? No need to be with beer and snack gift baskets from The Bottle Shop (pictured) or The Six Pack Store.

Available in an array of themes including; Hops and Spice, The Local and The Winter Basket from The Bottle Shop, as well as a variety of holiday gift baskets from The Six Pack Store. Or, customize your own! ($65-$120; bottleshopbeer.com, $25- $100; thesixpackstore.com) Bottle Cap Coasters Don Russell (AKA Joe Sixpack) isn’t the only craft beer lover in the family. His brother Blaine, creates unique clocks, frames and these awesome coasters incorporating your favorite beer caps. ($12; etsy.com/shop/ZapsCaps) Oskar Blues Hot Sauces One of Colorado’s most respected breweries has found another way to satisfy the palates of beer lovers; taking some of their most popular brews to create beer-infused hot sauces. ($7; oskarblues.com) 48

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Beer Buckle

Sleek and discreet, the newest Beer Buckle allows you to drink in style with a leather front, and of course, a spring action center to hold your favorite bottle or can. ($40; thebeerbuckle.com)

33 Beers

Who said drinking can’t be productive? Thanks to the Beer Journal, you can keep track and review your favorite beers, cheeses or wines, all with the ease of checking a few boxes. (3 for $10; 33beers.com)

Hopolates

Hops and chocolate might be the best combination since peanut butter and jelly. Available in a variety of flavors, this chocolate is sure to please any hophead. ($10-$17; hopcandyinc.com)

BrewMaster Game

Use your cards to “brew” six different styles of beer, experiencing all of the triumphs and tragedies of the microbrew industry along the way. No prior beer knowledge is needed! ($20; brewmastergame.com or locally at Barry’s Homebrew Shop)

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Gretz Hoodie

Celebrate one of the most influential breweries of the early Philly beer scene and stay warm this season with Gretz Beer Hoodies from Yesterbeer. ($30; yesterbeer.com)

Bike Chain Bottle Opener

Need a great stocking stuffer for the eco-friendly beer lover on your list? Resource Revival’s Bike Chain Bottle Opener is made from recycled bike parts and comes in a variety of colors. ($14; resourcerevival.com)

December 1st - Light our Fire: Smoked & Wood Aged Beers December 24th & 25th - 2009 & 2010 Mad Elf Tapping We’re Open Christmas Eve & Christmas Day

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Steins & Glassware

Keystone Homebrew stocks over 250 different kinds of steins including; traditional German, novelty and glass steins, as well as a variety of glassware to better serve your favorite brews. ($15- $250; keystonehomebrew.com) i

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Bar & Restaurant Review 52

Behind the Facade Lies a Quaint Tavern A burger and a beer at Ron’s Original Bar & Grille in Exton. By Neil Harner Whenever I pull up to a bar or restaurant located in a shopping center, my initial gut instinct is, “This place is going to suck.” My second instinct is to look at the glass half full and not let myself be deceived by a plain, red brick façade shared with dry cleaners, pizza places, and pharmacies.

Once I get in the right mindset, I usually find myself pleasantly surprised. Ron’s Original Bar & Grille located in Exton was no exception.

First, I accidentally stepped into their take-out room where people can pick up food from their extensive restaurant menu or six packs of a fine selection of craft beers, ranging from everyday locals to more desirable finds like the Stone Vertical Epic 10-10-10.

Walking into the restaurant itself caused me a bit of confusion as once inside the front door, their foyer had stone work mixed with old glass that was reminiscent of what I would imagine an old-world pub being constructed with. Immediately to the left of the entrance was a tiny bar area with TVs to watch sporting events but oddly still having that old-world feel. On tap, I was happy to find a wide range of craft beers including the Novemberfest by the new Copper Crow Brewing Co. On this occasion, I enjoyed my beer in one of their dining rooms which was a dramatic shift from their bar. Sitting

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in old-fashioned chairs at a wood table, the décor felt like an old country-style restaurant. When we got our menus though, I was happy to find an extremely diverse selection that would appeal to anyone, whether they were there to watch a game or looking for a casual day out with the family. Of course, they had great pub fare like appetizers, burgers, and Philly favorites, but they also had a wide range of entrees.

I decided to go the burger route since I had heard many people compliment their gourmet stylings. Today it was the Ponderosa burger, which is a certified Angus burger with bacon, sharp cheddar, onion rings, BBQ sauce, and ranch dressing. When it reached the table, I realized I underestimated what would be arriving. This was one well-stacked burger and every bite was delicious! There are not many occasions where I haven’t been able to finish my plate, but this was one of them.

If you find yourself in the Exton area, Ron’s is a must!

Take your family after shopping at one of the many stores or mall in Exton and enjoy a pint and a burger before rushing back into holiday traffic. Ron’s Original Bar & Grille is located at 74 E. Uwchlan Ave. (Rt. 113), Exton, PA 19341.

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The Cherry Street Tavern Setting the stage for the corner, neighborhood bar. By: Mat Falco Nestled right outside of Center City, lies one of Philly’s best gems. The Cherry Street Tavern has mastered the art of keeping patrons coming back for years. Cherry Street isn’t your typical Center City pub. There is nothing fancy about this place. It’s simple, old fashioned, and high quality. They’ve been doing things right since they were established and that is what keeps the bar stools full.

Don’t walk in expecting to find Dogfish 120 Minute or Founders Breakfast Stout on tap. It isn’t that kind of beer bar. Cherry Street is the local, neighborhood hangout trying to keep all of the neighbors happy. Yes, they have crap on tap, but they also have a good selection of some solid local beers. You can always expect to see local favorites such as, Yards Philly Pale Ale and Dogfish 60 Minute on tap or a seasonal favorite from Stoudts.

There are also days you walk in and find some random offerings from West Coast favorites like Stone. The selection is perfect for the setting and the atmosphere provides exactly what every Philly corner bar should; a wide range of beer that keeps everyone content, good

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prices, and a laid back neighborhood feel.

But, what really makes this place is the food. More specifically, the hot roast beef and cheese sandwich. With the service kitchen placed at the end of the bar, you can watch your beef being sliced and prepped for what is easily one of the best roast beef sandwiches in the city.

Nothing fancy about it, it’s just a big mound of freshly sliced, rare roast beef topped off with cheese on a Kaiser roll. Pile on the horseradish and add some onions and hot peppers and it could be the best sandwich going. Aside from roast beef, they offer a variety of hoagies and sandwiches as well as nachos and cheese and pepperoni plates.

Maybe it’s the food, or maybe it’s the drinks, or maybe it’s just the décor of local university sports paraphernalia, or perhaps, it’s all these things together that make this bar the time-tested classic it is. Whatever it may be, Cherry Street is definitely worth a visit. It may not be a cheesesteak joint, but hot roast beef and a pint of Yards Philly Pale Ale are definitely as Philly as it gets.

Cherry Street Tavern is located at 129 N. 22nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103.

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The Tasting Room How Philly Beer Scene Reviews Beer Every issue Mat, Neil & Melissa, from Philly Beer Scene, get together with a notable guest and a member of the scene for a small, private, tasting session called the “The Tasting Room.” Approximately a dozen beers are chosen that are new, seasonal or just interesting.

Rather than presenting an overly-detailed single perspective review, “The Tasting Room” serves to be a brief written account of key points made between the tasters. Each taster designates a rating from zero to five stars, justifying it in their own way. The scores are then averaged and always rounded to the nearest half star for a final rating.

Star Gazing Stay Away From This Beer A Drinkable Beer But Not Worth Seeking Out

A Pretty Decent Beer Worth Drinking Anytime If You See This Beer, Order It You Better Go Out And Find This Beer Now

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Our notable guest Our notable guest this issue is Ben Potts.

Ben is the brewmaster for Dock Street Brewing Co. in West Philly. He is a rising brewer in the area, and has put out some great beers including; Barrel-Aged Barley Wine and Bubbly Wit as well as Saison du Potts. Over the past two years, Ben has helped rebuild and take Dock Street’s reputation to new levels.

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The December/January Tasting Room was fittingly set around the fireplace at the UNO’s in Bensalem. In what may be surprising to many, UNO’s has an exceptional tap list that will rival most of the great bars, as well as an extensive list of bottles. They are definitely a group of bars worth a second look.

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Vince Caperelli is a craft beer enthusiast from Central Bucks County. He enjoys a wide-range of beers from IPAs to dark rich stouts. Not only does he drink great beers, be brews from home with his wife.

J.K.’s Solstice Hard Cider

Philadelphia Brewing Co. Joe Coffee Porter

Lightly spiced with ethically traded cinnamon, vanilla and a drops of syrup from old Maple trees on

This ale is brewed with locally-roasted, fair trade

their farm. Enjoy this cider cool or gently warmed,

coffee, and Dark Munich and chocolate malts which

to reflect on your last year and New Year beginning.

combine to create a well-balanced, flavorful Porter

ABV: 6.9%

with a fresh roasted coffee aroma. ABV: 5.5%

Ben 2.5 Tasty cider. Nice and light on the palate. Spice adds nice twist. “Tadtional/Homey” tasting.

Vince 2.5 A little sweet but light & crisp. Nice finish flavor, just not my style.

Ben

3

Vince 3

Interesting take on coffee beer. Really evokes a creamy iced coffee with sugar.

A bit light & thin. I expect more body from a coffee porter. Decent coffee flavor; not too strong or weak.

Very drinkable and refreshing. Like enjoying an iced coffee.

Mat 3.5 Perfect for holiday drinking, but a little too sweet.

Mat 3.5

Neil 3.5 Extremely sweet but cleanses nicely.

Neil 2.5 Rich iced coffee taste.

Mel

4

A good replacement for apple juice with breakfast on Christmas morning. Sweet, crisp and refreshing.

Chatoe Rogue Creek Ale

A light, drinkable coffee porter. Finishes clean, but

Mel 3.5 leaves that nice coffee flavor.

Lancaster Brewing Co. Winter Warmer

Rogue dedicated this brew to farmers and fermenters.

This beer was a “grow your own,” made with their

Finishing with a warming alcohol flavor, this beer

hops and barley, finishing dry with robust cherry

is brewed with a blend of American and British

flavors. ABV: 6.0%

hops, providing complex malt flavors and an even bitterness. ABV: 8.9%

Ben 3.5 Unexpectedly pleasant beer. Nice sourness from cherries.

Vince 3.5 Nice tart hit in the opening. Stays smooth. Subtle, sweet finish after sour cherry start.

Mat 3.5 Wish it was a tad more sour but still a nice solid beer.

Neil 4.5 Mel

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Ben 2.5 Light bodied, easy drinkin’ winter spice beer.

Vince 3

Nice malt flavor but nothing special as a winter warmer.

Decent body and finish.

Mat 3.5 Mild spice characteristics for a winter warmer.

A little cherry sour in the nose. Mild sour body but finishes sweet.

Neil

3

Sweet nose, smooth, sweet, light spice, mild.

Sour cherry nose, I like it. A nice balence of sour and cherry tartness, not really a winter beer though.

Mel

3

Expected a heavy winter beer and got a light, full flavored experience instead.

Mørke Pumpernickel Porter

Weyerbacher Big Ern’s IPA

This beer is brewed and bottled by Beer Here at

Big Ern’s is an IPA brewed exclusively for Uno

Nøgne Ø, Grimstad, Norway and is a collaboration

Chicago Grill. This drinkable brew with a pleasant

with Shelton Brothers. Lots of rye malt and spices

hop aroma is another solid offering from one of

inspired by the dark German bread. ABV: 7.5% Ben 3.5 Interesting spice/grain flavor. Tasty, roasty porter base.

Vince 3.5 Nice, smoky/roasty malt flavor. Nice body, enjoyable smoothness.

the premier PA breweries. ABV: 6.0% Ben

3.5

Vince 4

Pleasant hop flavor. Nice & smooth, feels well balanced. I could have multiple of these!

Really clean, crisp. Not overwhelming with hops but extremely drinkable.

Mat

4

Great spice flavor and mouthfeel. Really like it.

Mat

Neil

3

Tan head, dark, roasty and spicy. Subtly sweet.

Neil 3.5 Light body, floral-subtle bitterness in finish.

Mel 3.5 Roastiness. A nice bodied porter.

4

A tad sweet but really nice. Fresh hop aroma/flavor.

Mel 2.5 Light with a touch of sweetness- as far as IPAs go...

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Ithaca Gorges Smoked Porter

Rogue Yelllow Snow IPA

This dark porter offering from Ithaca Beer Co. is

First introduced for the 2000 Winter Olympics, this big

full-bodied with predominant fruit ale notes, and

hopped, yet fruity IPA is complemented by a medium

is topped off with a nice, toasted head. ABV: 7.5%

body and lingering bitter finish. ABV: 6.2%

3

Balanced smoke beer. Smoky upfront with maltiness to balance. Needs more dark malt character.

Vince 3

Big smoky nose that gives way to a surprising spiciness before coming back to the smoke.

Ben

Mat

4

Neil 3.5

Ben

3

Clean IPA. Easy drinking. Nice aroma. Wish it had a bigger hop flavor.

Vince 3.5 Nice hop hit. Not totally smooth, but smooth enough. A bit floral in the finish, but a nice, hoppy IPA.

Surprisingly complex.

Mat

3

Solid IPA, but isn’t as good as the name.

Smoky nose. Sweet & spicy. Relatively clean finish, but a bit of smoke.

Neil

3

Hazy yellow. A little chewy. Bitter, a touch of sap.

Cleanses nice.

Mel

2

Great name. Too bitter for me, all I taste is hops!

Mel 3.5 Smoky nose with some spice through the finish.

Rock Art ESB2

Left Hand Chainsaw Ale

Dry hopped with Tettnang hops, Rock Art’s big

Chainsaw Ale is Left Hand’s “connoisseur version” of

ESB2 is bitter, but balanced and has a distinct

their award winning Sawtooth Ale. Brewed with Magum,

floral aroma. Perfect for any strong bitter lover.

US Goldings and Cascade hops, this Double ESB is

ABV: 8.0%

smooth and consistent. ABV: 9.4%

Ben

3

Very floral. Nice & balanced for being “imperial” & 80 IBU’s.

Ben

3

Fruity, malt forward ale. Not overly sweet, keeping it drinkable.

Not bad, but nothing special. Smooth & consistent, but not that great.

Vince 3

Consistent floral aroma & flavor. Fairly smooth.

Consistent finish.

Mat

4

Very drinkable, great hop flavor. Really like this brewery.

Mat 3.5

Neil

3

Malty & full bodied. Real quick touch of floral hops before hitting high bitters.

Neil

Mel

2

I know by the name I’m probably not going to like this... *takes a sip* Nope! Too bitter.

Mel 2.5 A mild bitterness, has an oaky flavor as well.

Nebraska Brewing Co. Black Betty Imperial Stout

Vince 2

3

Really smooth. Hops aren’t overwhelming, but nice malt characteristics.

Malty, sweet, subtle dry fruit & full body.

Southampton Abbot 12 Southampton’s Quad is a strong, dark ale that pos-

From Nebraska’s Barrel Aged Reserve Series, This

sesses hints and notes of raisins, figs and caramel,

Stranahan’s Whiskey version meshes rich chocolates

as well as “dark rum” character to make this brew

and coffee-like aromatics with the sweet whiskey

deceptively smooth. ABV: 10.5%

nose and drying character of the oak. ABV: 9.3% Ben

3.5

Intense aroma , but scarily drinkable. Bourbon flavor integrated well, if not TOO subtle.

Vince 2.5 Aroma & flavor work together, but doesn’t deliever on

expectations. Nice smooth finish, middle unenjoyable.

Mat

3.5

Neil

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No hint of 10.5% ABV. Dark/dried fruits.

Vince

4

Really nice flavor. Not too sweet, very drinkable for more than one pint. Not too yeasty.

One of my favorite Quads. Not overwhelmingly smooth.

Initial taste brings beer down a notch. Great finish & amazingly drinkable.

Mat 4.5

A little mild until finish. Vanilla bourbon in finish.

Neil

4

Awesome! Not from Belgium, but damn close.

Mel

4

You can tell it’s strong ABV, but it’s really smooth.

Mel 3.5 Surprisingly drinkable, but I think it lacks full flavor.

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Ben 3.5 Tasty, complex version of a Belgian Strong Dark Ale.

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The Final Picks After some long discussion and debate over the twelve craft beers that were sampled, our panel is ready to reveal each of their favorite

10

Pizza Beer

picks for December/January.

Ben’s Final Pick: Chatoe Rogue Creek Ale. Really well done and balanced fruit beer. Defied expectations. The fact that they grew all ingredients is even better.

Vince’s Final Pick: Weyerbacher Big Ern’s. Well balanced hop quality.

Easy drinking. I could definitely have more than one of these.

Mat’s Final Pick: Southampton Abbot 12. It’s one of the best quads I’ve had in a while. I could drink more of this.

Neil’s Final Pick: Chatoe Rogue Creek Ale. Hard to pick between Southampton & Rogue but it is more approachable and something I’d order frequently.

Melissa’s Final Pick: Chatoe Rogue Creek Ale. I love the light fruitiness, even though I don’t think of this as a winter beer. It was very unexpected in flavor and body.

Every time we find a weird beer, it seems like we discovered the oddest one out there and won’t be able to come across anything weirder. This time is no different, except I don’t know if this is something to be weirded out by or to drool over. Mamma Mia! Pizza Beer is pretty much exactly what it sounds like, beer made with pizza ingredients.

Looking to make the first culinary beer and having a bunch of tomatoes, a bag of garlic, and fresh herbs coming from the garden, creators Tom and Athena Seefurth came up with the concept of Pizza Beer.

It was intended to be the perfect beer to pair with foods and they were shocked to find out that it ended up being a solid beer to enjoy on its own. Who would have thought that brewing with garlic, tomatoes and Italian seasonings would be such a great idea?

Just brewing a beer wasn’t enough. The Seefurth’s took their brew further and made up a bunch of recipes to showcase it. They have everything from pizza crust and fry batter mixes to chili and dip concoctions all using their unique brew.

With everything said about Mamma Mia! Pizza Beer, it seems that this “weird beer” might not be so weird after all. It makes you wonder why everyone isn’t making a beer for one of the most popular foods in the world. Seriously, who doesn’t love pizza and beer?

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Directory

Philadelphia Center City Bars & Restaurants

BAR 1309 Sansom Street The Black Sheep 247 S. 17th Street theblacksheeppub.com Cavanaugh’s Rittenhouse 1823 Sansom Street cavsrittenhouse.com Cherry Street Tavern 129 N. 22nd Street Chris’ Jazz Café 1421 Sansom Street chrisjazzcafe.com Coffee Bar 1701 Locust Street intoxicaffeineation.com Devil’s Alley 1907 Chestnut Street devilsalleybarandgrill.com Doobies 2201 Lombard Street Fergie’s Pub 1214 Sansom Street fergies.com

Las Vegas Lounge 704 Chestnut Street lasvegaslounge.com McGillin’s Old Ale House 1310 Drury Lane mcgillins.com McGlinchey’s 259 S 15th Street Misconduct Tavern 1511 Locust Street misconduct-tavern.com Monk’s Café 264 S. 16th Street monkscafe.com Moriarty’s Pub 1116 Walnut Street moriartyspub.com Prohibition Taproom 501 N. 13th Street theprohibitiontaproom.com Pub and Kitchen 1946 Lombard St thepubandkitchen.com

Good Dog 224 S. 15th Street gooddogbar.com

Slate 102 S 21st Street slatephiladelphia.com

Grace Tavern 2229 Grays Ferry Ave gracetavern.com

Smiths 39 S. 19th Street smiths-restaurant.com

The Headhouse 122 Lombard Street headhousephilly.com

Smokin’ Bettys 116 S. 11th Street smokinbettys.com

The Institute 549 N. 12th Street institutebar.com

Tangier 1801 Lombard St tangier.thekalon.com

Jose Pistolas 263 S. 15th Street josepistolas.com

Tavern 17 220 South 17th Street tavern17restaurant.com

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Tria 123 S. 18th Street 1137 Spruce Street triacafe.com Tir Na Nog 1600 Arch Street tirnanogphilly.com Tweed 114 S. 12th Street tweedrestaurant.com Valanni 1229 Spruce Street valanni.com Varga Bar 941 Spruce Street vargabar.com Westbury Bar 261 S. 13th Street westburybarandrestaurant.com

Jack’s Firehouse 2130 Fairmount Ave jacksfirehouse.com

Union Jack’s 4801 Umbria Street

Bars & Restaurants

London Grill 2301 Fairmount Ave. londongrill.com

North/Northeast

Bar Ferdinand 1030 N. 2nd Street barferdinand.com

Lucky 7 Tavern 747 N. 25th Street North Star Bar 2639 Poplar Street northstarbar.com Rembrandt’s 741 N. 23rd Street rembrandts.com St. Stephen’s Green 1701 Green Street saintstephensgreen.com

Tavern on Broad 200 South Broad Street tavernonbroad.com Ten Stone 2063 South Street tenstone.com

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Dawson Street Pub 100 Dawson Street dawsonstreetpub.com

Retail Beer

Flat Rock Saloon 4301 Main Street

Homebrew Supplies

Home Sweet Homebrew 2008 Sansom St. homesweethomebrew.com Fairmount Bars & Restaurants

The Belgian Café 2047 Green Street thebelgiancafe.com The Bishop’s Collar 2349 Fairmount Ave. thebishopscollar.ypguides. net

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The Abbaye 637 N. 3rd Street Atlantis: The Lost Bar 2442 Frankford Ave.

Yards Brewing Co. 901 N. Delaware Avenue yardsbrewing.com

Monde Market 100 S 21st Street

700 700 N. 2nd Street the700.org

Doc’s World Of Beer 701 E. Cathedral Road

Manayunk

Latimer Deli 255 South 15th Street

Manayunk Brewery and Restaurant 4120 Main Street manayunkbrewery.com Retail Beer

Nodding Head Brewery and Restaurant 1516 Sansom Street noddinghead.com

The Foodery 324 S. 10th Street fooderybeer.com

Northern Liberties/ Fishtown

Kite And Key 1836 Callowhill Street thekiteandkey.com

Brewpubs

Resurrection Ale House 2425 Grays Ferry Ave. resurrectionalehouse.com Sansom Street Oyster House 1516 Sansom Street oysterhousephilly.com

Ladder 15 1528 Sansom Street ladder15philly.com

Bridgid’s 726 N. 24th Street bridgids.com

Brewpubs

Finn McCools 118 S. 12th Street finnmccoolsphilly.com

The Khyber Pass Pub 56 S. Second Street thekhyber.com

TIME 1315 Sansom Street timerestaurant.net

Bars & Restaurants

The Cask Saloon 4213 Ridge Ave

Fork & Barrel 4213 Ridge Ave Jake’s and Cooper’s Wine Bar 4365 Main Street jakesrestaurant.com Kildare’s 4417 Main Street kildarespub.com Munk & Nunn 4382 Main St munkandnunn.com Old Eagle Tavern 177 Markle Street oldeagletavern.com Terrace Taproom 3847 Terrace Street terracetaproom.com

Bars & Restaurants

Campbell’s Place 8337 Germantown Ave. Coos Sports Bar 822 N Broad St coossportsbar.com The Draught Horse 1431 Cecil B. Moore Ave. draughthorse.com The Grey Lodge Pub 6235 Frankford Ave. greylodge.com Hop Angel Brauhaus 7890 Oxford Ave hopangelbrauhaus. blogspot.com McMenamin’s Tavern 7170 Germantown Ave. Three Monkeys 9645 James Street 3monkeyscafe.com Trolley Car Dinner 7619 Germantown Ave. trolleycardiner.com Brewpubs

Earth Bread + Brewery 7136 Germantown Ave. earthbreadbrewery.com Retail Beer

The Beer Box 3350 Grand Ave The Beer Outlet 77 Franklin Mills Blvd.

Craft Beer Outlet 9910 Frankford Ave. craftbeeroutlet.com The Six Pack Store 7015 Roosevelt Boulevard thesixpackstore.com

Cantina Dos Segundos 931 N 2nd Street cantinadossegundos.com Druid’s Keep 149 Brown Street El Camino Real 1040 N 2nd Street bbqburritobar.com Johnny Brenda’s 1201 Frankford Ave. johnnybrendas.com Kraftwork 541 E. Girard Ave. kraftworkbar.com Memphis Taproom 2331 E. Cumberland St. memphistaproom.com Murphs Bar 202 E Girard Ave North Bowl 909 N 2nd Street northbowlphilly.com North Third 801 N. 3rd Street norththird.com PYT 1050 N. Hancock Street pytphilly.com Silk City 435 Spring Garden Street silkcityphilly.com Standard Tap 901 N. 2nd Street standardtap.com Swift Half 1001 N. 2nd Street swifthalfpub.com

Directory Breweries

Brewpubs

Philadelphia Brewing Co. 2439 Amber Street philadelphiabrewing.com

Triumph Brewing Co 117-121 Chestnut Street triumphbrewing.com

The Wishing Well 767 S. 9th Street wishingwellphilly.com

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The Foodery 837 N. 2nd Street fooderybeer.com Global Beer Distribution 1150 N. American Street globalbeerphilly.com Old City

Bars & Restaurants

12 Steps Down 831 Christian St. 12stepsdown.com 1601 Café 1601 S. 10th Street 1601cafe.com

Bars & Restaurants

Bella Vista Beer Distributors 738 S. 11th Street bellavistabeverage.com Hawthornes 738 S. 11th St hawthornecafe.com South Philly Bars & Restaurants

Beneluxx Tasting Room 33 S. 3rd Street beneluxx.com

Adsum 700 S 5th St adsumrestaurant.com

Brownie’s Irish Pub 46 S. 2nd Street browniesirishpub.com

Brauhaus Schmitz 718 South St. brauhausschmitz.com

Devil’s Den 1148 S. 11th Street devilsdenphilly.com

City Tavern 138 S. 2nd Street citytavern.com

Bridget Foy’s 200 South Street bridgetfoys.com

Lucky 13 Pub 1820 S 13th Street lucky13pubphilly.com

Eulogy Belgian Tavern 136 Chestnut Street eulogybar.server101.com

The Dive 947 E. Passyunk Ave myspace.com/thedivebar

The Irish Pol 45 S. 3rd Street theirishpol.com

For Pete’s Sake 900 S. Front Street forpetessakepub.com

Pub On Passyunk East (POPE) 1501 E. Passyunk Ave. pubonpassyunkeast.com

Mac’s Tavern 226 Market Street

Lyons Den 848 S. 2nd Street lyonsdenphila.com

National Mechanics 22 S. 3rd Street nationalmechanics.com Plough and The Stars 123 Chestnut Street ploughstars.com Q BBQ & Tequila 207 Chestnut St Qoldcity.com Race Street Café 208 Race Street racestreetcafe.net Sassafras Café 48 S. 2nd Street sassafrasbar.com Society Hill Hotel 301 Chestnut Street Sugar Mom’s 225 Church Street myspace.com/sugarmoms

Manny Brown’s 512 South Street manny-browns.com New Wave Café 784 S 3rd Street newwavecafe.com O’Neals Pub 611 S. 3rd Street onealspub.com Percy Street Barbecue 600 S. 9th St percystreet.com Royal Tavern 937 East Passyunk Ave. royaltavern.com Southwark 701 S. 4th Street southwarkrestaurant.com Tattooed Mom 530 South Street myspace.com/ tattooed_mom

Cantina Los Cabalitos 1651 E Passyunk Ave cantinaloscabalitos.com

Raw Dawgs 1700 S. 2nd St. rawdawgssaloon.com South Philadelphia Tap Room 1509 Mifflin Street southphiladelphiataproom.com

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The Ugly American 1100 S. Front Street uglyamericanphilly.com Watkins Drinkery 1712 S 10th St Retail Beer

Beer Heaven 1100 S Columbus Blvd Bell’s Beverage 2809 S. Front Street

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Brew 1900 S. 15th Street brewphiladelphia.com

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The Bottle Shop 1837 E Passyunk Ave bottleshopbeer.com

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Directory Homebrew Supplies

Barry’s Homebrew Outlet 101 Snyder Ave. barryshomebrew.com

University City/West Bars & Restaurants

Biba 3131 Walnut St bibawinebar.com The Blockley 38th & Ludlow Streets theblockley.com City Tap House 3925 Walnut Street citytaphouse.com La Terrasse 3432 Sansom Street laterrasserestaurant.com Local 44 4333 Spruce Street local44beerbar.com Mad Mex 3401 Walnut Street madmex.com Mary Oaks 3801 Chestnut St. maryoaks.com New Deck Tavern 3408 Sansom Street newdecktavern.com World Cafe Live 3025 Walnut Street worldcafelive.com Brewpubs

Dock Street Brewing Company 701 S. 50th Street dockstreetbeer.com

Suburbs Bucks Co Bars & Restaurants

Blue Dog Tavern 4275 Country Line Road Chalfont, PA 18914 bluedog.cc Brady’s 4700 Street Road Trevose, PA 19053 bradys-pub.com The Buck Hotel 1200 Buck Road Feasterville, PA 19053 thebuckhotel.com

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Retail Beer

Candlewyck Lounge Routes 413 & 202 Buckingham, PA 18912 Green Parrot Restaurant Pub & Patio 240 N Sycamore St, Newtown, PA 18940 greenparrotirishpub.com Honey 42 Shewell Ave. Doylestown, PA 18901 honeyrestaurant.com Hulmeville Inn 4 Trenton Road Hulmeville, PA 19047 hulmevilleinn.com Isaac Newton’s 18 S. State Street Newtown, PA 18940 isaacnewtons.com Maggio’s Restaurant 400 2nd Street Pike Southampton, PA 18966 maggiosrestaurant.com Manny Brown’s 3900 Rockhill Dr. Bensalem, PA 19020 manny-browns.com 25 Doublewoods Road Langhorne, PA 19047 manny-browns.com Maxwell’s on Main Bar & Restaurant 37 North Main St. Doylestown, PA 18901 momsmaxwellsonmain. com Mesquito Grille 128 W. State Street Doylestown, PA 18901 Newportville Inn 4120 Lower Road Newportville, PA 19056 newportvilleinn.net Puck 14 E. Court Street Doylestown, PA 18901 pucklive.com Spinnerstown Hotel 2195 Spinnertown Road Spinnerstown, PA 18968 spinnerstownhotel.com

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Tony’s Place Bar & Grill 1297 Greeley Ave Ivyland, PA 18974 tonysplaceivyland.com Uno Chicago Grill 198 N. Buckstown Road Langhorne, PA 19047 801 Neshaminy Mall Bensalem, PA 19020 unos.com 1661 Easton Road Warrington, PA unos.com Brewpubs

Triumph Brewing Co 400 Union Square New Hope, PA 18938 triumphbrewing.com Retail Beer

B&B Beverage 3670 Sawmill Road Doylestown, PA 18902 bandbbeverages.com Bensalem Beer & Soda 1919 Street Road Bensalem, PA 19020 bensalembeer.com Bound Beverage 2544 Bristol Pike Bensalem, PA 19020 Edgemont Beer & Cigars 5042-B West Chester Pike Newtown Sq, PA 19073 edgemontbeerandcigars.com

Chester Co Bars & Restaurants

The Drafting Room 635 N. Pottstown Pike Exton, PA 19341 draftingroom.com Epicurean Restaurant 902 Village At Eland Phoenixville, PA 19460 epicureanrestaurant.com Flying Pig Saloon 121 E. King Street Malvern, PA 19149 Half Moon Restaurant & Saloon 108 W. State Street Kennett Square, PA 19348 halfmoonrestaurant.com Pickering Creek Inn 37 Bridge Street Phoenixville, PA 19460 pickeringcreekinn.com Ron’s Original Bar & Grille 74 E. Uwchlan Ave. Exton, PA 19341 ronsoriginal.com TJ’s Everday 35 Paoli Plaza Paoli, PA 19301 tjseveryday.com Brewpubs

Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant 130-138 Bridge Street Phoenixville, PA 19460

Stephanie’s Take-Out 29 S. Main Street Doylestown, PA 18901 stephaniesrl.com

3 W. Gay Street West Chester, PA 19380 ironhillbrewery.com

Richboro Beer & Soda 1041 2nd Street Pike Richboro, PA 18954 geocities.com/richborobeer

McKenzie Brew House 451 Wilmington-West Chester Pike Chadds Ford, PA 19342 mckenziebrewhouse.com

Trenton Road Take Out 1024 Trenton Road Levittown, PA 19054 trentonroadtakeout.com Trevose Beer & Soda 550 Andrews Rd Langhorne, PA 19053 Homebrew Supplies

Wine, Barley & Hops Homebrew Supply 248 Bustleton Pike Feasterville, PA 19053 winebarleyandhops.com

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Sly Fox Brewing Co 519 Kimberton Road Phoenixville, PA 19460 slyfoxbeer.com Victory Brewing Company 420 Acorn Lane Downingtown, PA 19335 victorybeer.com

Exton Beverage Center 310 E. Lincoln Highway Exton, PA 19341 extonbeverage.com Homebrew Supplies

The Wine & Beer Barrel 101 Ridge Road Chadds Ford, PA 19317 Delaware Co

Pinocchio’s 131 E. Baltimore Pike Media, PA 19063 pinbeer.com Township Line Beer & Cigars 5315 Township Line Road Drexel Hill, PA 19026 townshiplinebeerand cigars.com

Bars & Restaurants

2312 Garrett bar 2312 Garrett Rd. Drexel Hill, PA 19026 Flanigan’s Boathouse 118 N. Wayne Ave. Wayne, PA 19087 flanboathouse.com Frontier Saloon 336 Kedron Ave. Folsom, PA 19033 frontiersaloon.com JD McGillicuddy’s 690 Burmont Rd Drexel Hill, PA 19026 mcgillicuddys.net Oakmont National Pub 31 Eagle Road Havertown, PA 19083 oakmontnationalpub.com Quotations 37 E. State Street Media, PA 19063 Teresa’s Next Door 126 N. Wayne Ave. Wayne, PA 19087 teresas-cafe.com UNO’s Chicago Grill 3190 West Chester Pike Newtown Square, PA

Homebrew Supplies

Brew Your Own Beer & Winemaking Too! 2026 Darby Road Havertown, PA 19083 Montgomery Co Bars & Restaurants

Blue Dog Pub 850 South Valley Forge Rd Lansdale, PA 19446 bluedog.cc Broad Axe Tavern 901 W. Butler Pike Ambler, PA 19002 broadaxetavern.com Capone’s Restaurant 224 W. Germantown Pike Norristown, PA 19401 caponesdraftlist.blogspot.com Craft Ale House 708 W. Ridge Pike Limerick, PA 19468 craftalehouse.com Fingers Wings And Other Things 107 W. Ridge Pike Conshohocken, PA 19428 fwot.com

Brewpubs

Firewaters 1110 Baltimore Pike Concord, PA 19342 firewatersbar.com

Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant 30 E. State Street Media, PA 19063 ironhillbrewery.com

Flanigan’s Boathouse 113 Fayette Street Conshohocken, PA 19428 flanboathouse.com

Retail Beer

Back Alley Beverage 2214 State Rd. Drexel Hill, PA 19026 backalleybev.com Beer Yard, Inc. 218 E. Lancaster Ave. Wayne, PA 19087 beeryard.com

Gullifty’s 1149 Lancaster Ave. Rosemont, PA 19010 gulliftys.com Iron Abbey Gastro Pub 680 N. Easton Road Horsham, PA 19044 ironabbey.com

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Breweries

Kildare’s 826 Dekalb Pike King of Prussia, PA 19406 kildarespub.com Lucky Dog Saloon And Grille 417 Germantown Pike Lafayette Hill, PA 19106 theluckydogsaloon.com McCloskey Restaurant 17 Cricket Ave Ardmore, PA 19003 Otto’s Brauhaus 233 Easton Road Horsham, Pa 19044 ottosbrauhauspa.com PJ Whelihan’s 799 Dekalb Pike Blue Bell, PA 19422 pjspub.com The Saloon Bar & Grill 2508 W. Ridge Pike Jeffersonvile, PA 19403 thesaloonbarandgrill.net Union Jack’s 2750 Limekiln Pike Glenside, PA 19038 Uno’s Chicago Grill 1100 Bethlehem Pike North Wales,PA 19454 unos.com Brewpubs

General Lafayette Inn & Brewery 646 Germantown Pike Layayette Hill, PA 19444 generallafayetteinn.com

Copper Crow Brewery 810 Dickerson Rd North Wales, PA 19454 Prism Brewery 810 Dickerson Rd North Wales, PA 19454 prismbeer.com Royersford Brewing Company 519 Main Street Royersford, PA 19468 royersfordbrew.com Sly Fox Brewing Company 519 Kimberton Road Royersford, PA 19468 slyfoxbeer.com Retail Beer

Capone’s Restaurant (takeout) 224 W. Germantown Pike Norristown, PA 19401 Domestic & Imported Beverages 485 Baltimore Pike Glen Mills, PA 19342 Epps Beverages 79 W. Ridge Pike Limerick, PA 19468

McKenzie Brew House 240 Lancaster Ave. Malvern, PA 19355 mckenziebrewhouse.com Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery 1001 King of Prussia Plaza King of Prussia, PA 19406 rockbottom.com

Buckley’s Tavern 5821 Kennett Pike Centerville, DE 19807 buckleystavern.org

Cork 90 Haddon Avenue Westmont, NJ 08108 corknj.com Dublin Square 167 Route 130 Bordentown, NJ 08505 dublinsquarepubs.com Eclipse Restaurant 1020-B N. Union Street Wilmington, DE 1980 The Firkin Tavern 1400 Parkway Ave. Ewing, NJ 08628 www.firkintavern.com Geraghty’s Pub 148 W. Broad Street Burlington, NJ 08016 geraghtyspub.com

Hatboro Beverage 201 Jacksonville Road Hatboro, PA 19040 hatbev.com

Giumarello’s Restaurant 329 Haddon Avenue Westmont, NJ 08108 giumarellos.com

Keystone Homebrew Supply 779 Bethlehem Pike Montgomeryville, PA 18936 599 Main St Bethlehem, PA 18018 keystonehomebrew.com

New Jersey / Delaware Bars & Restaurants Blue Monkey Tavern 2 South Centre St. Merchantville, NJ 08109 bluemonkeytavern.com

Specializing in Craft and Imported Beer

413 Craft & Imported Beers in Stock!

Champps Marlton Cr. 25 Rt. 73 S. Marlton, NJ 08053 champps.com

Frosty Caps 1745-47 Old York Road Abington, PA 19001

Home Brew Supplies

Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant 1460 Bethlehem Pike North Wales, PA 19454 ironhillbrewery.com

Brewers Towne Tavern Haddon Ave. & Crystal Lake Ave. Westmont, NJ 08108 brewerstownetavern.net

We Sell Hard to Find Glassware We Exchange CO2 Tanks Like Premium Cigars? We got ‘em!

Special Orders Welcome Visit us at

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Specializing in Craft and Imported Beer

237 Currently In Stock!

High Street Grill 64 High Street Mount Holly, NJ 09199 highstreetgrill.net Jug Handle Inn 2398 Route 73 Cinnaminson, NJ 08077 Madison Pub 33 Lafayette Street Riverside, NJ 08075 Mexican Food Factory 601 W Route 70 Marlton, NJ 08053 themexicanfoodfactory.com P.J Whelihan’s 700 Haddon Avenue Haddonfield, NJ 08033 pjspub.com

Holiday Beer and Glassware Gift Sets Available Large Corked Bottles? We got ‘em!

Dine in and try our Homemade Roast Beef, Pork & Chicken Cutlets 2214 State Road | Drexel Hill Pa 19026 Easily Accessible with Plenty of Parking

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Pour House 124 Haddon Avenue Haddon Twp, NJ 08108 Taproom & Grill 427 W. Crystal Lake Avenue Haddonfield, NJ 08033 taproomgrill.com Treno 233 Haddon Avenue Wesmont, NJ 08108 trenopizzabar.com UNO’s Chicago Grill 225 Sloan Avenue Hamilton, NJ 1162 Hurffville Road Deptford, NJ 2803 S. Rt. 73 Maple Shade NJ unos.com Washington Street Ale House 1206 Washington Street Wilmington, DE 19801 wsalehouse.com

Brewpubs Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant 710 S. Madison Street Wilmington, DE 19801 124 E. Kings Highway Maple Shade, NJ 08052 ironhillbrewery.com Triumph Brewing Company 138 Nassau Street Princeton, NJ 08542 triumphbrewing.com Breweries Flying Fish Brewing Company 1940 Olney Avenue Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 flyingfish.com River Horse Brewing Co. 80 Lambert Lane Lambertville, NJ 08530 riverhorse.com Twin Lakes Brewing Co 4210 Kennett Pike Greenville, DE 19807

Retail Beer Canal’s Discount Liquors 10 W. Rt. 70 Marlton, NJ 08650

Hops And Grapes 810 N. Delsea Drive Glassboro, NJ 08028 hopsandgrapesonline.com

1500 Route 38 Hainesport, NJ 08060

Joe Canal’s 3375 US Rt. 1 Lawrence Twp, NJ 08648 www.joecanals.com

5360 Route 38 Pennsauken, NJ 08109 2004 Mount Holly Road Burlington, NJ 08016 joecanals.com Canal’s Discount Liquors Route 73 and Harker Ave Berlin, NJ 08009 canalsofberlin.com Circle Super Saver 222 Rt. 31 S. Pennington, NJ 08534 sswines.com Frank’s Union Wine Mart 1206 North Union Street Wilmington DE 19806 FranksWine.com

Monster Beverage 1299 N. Delsea Drive Glassboro, NJ 08028 Red White and Brew 33 High Street Mount Holly, NJ 08060 redwhitebrew.net

691 Naamans Road Claymont, DE 19703 1325 McKennans Church Rd Wilmington, DE 19808 totalwine.com Walker’s Liquor Store 86 Bridge Street Lambertville, NJ 08530 Wine Works 319 Route 70 W Marlton, NJ 08053 Wonderful World of Wine 8 South Union Street Lambertville, NJ 08530 wonderfulworldofwines.net

Home Brew Supplies Beercrafters, Inc. 110A Greentree Road Turnersville, NJ, 07728 BYOB 162 Haddon Avenue Westmont, NJ 08108 brewyourownbottle.com Keg and Barrel Home Brew Supply 41 Clementon Road Berlin, NJ 08009 Princeton Homebrew 208 Sanhican Drive Trenton, NJ 08618

Total Wine and More 2100 Route 38 Cherry Hill, NJ 08002

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December Wednesday, December 1st Happy Hanukkah!

Tuesday, December 7th Yuengling’s Homebrew Contest The Draught Horse 1431 Cecil B. Moore Ave., Phila, PA 19122 Brewmaster’s Fall Beer Dinner Iron Hill Phoenixville 130 E. Bridge St., Phoenixville, PA 19460 Friday, December 10th Mad Elf, Happy You Night The Grey Lodge 6235 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19135 Sly Fox 15th Anniversary Sly Fox- Phoenixville 520 Kimberton Rd., Phoenixville, PA 19460 Saturday, December 11th Beers & Steers with Roy Pitz Brewing The Institute 549 N. 12th St., Philadelphia, PA 19123

Tuesday, December 21st The Grinch Drank Christmas Teresa’s Next Door 126 N. Wayne Ave., Wayne, PA 19087

Yards Beer Lunch High Street Grill 64 High St., Mount Holly, NJ, 08060

Thursday, December 23rd Kick the Keg Night Local 44 4333 Spruce St., Philadelphia, PA 19104

Triple 3 Ways Nodding Head Brewery & Restaurant 1516 Sansom St., Philadelphia, PA 19102 Tuesday, December 14th Annual Holiday Dinner Monk’s Cafe 264 S. 16th St., Philadelphia, PA 19102 Holiday Beer Dinner Victory Brewing Co. 420 Acorn Ln., Downingtown, PA 19335 Wednesday, December 15th 2nd Annual 12 Beers of Christmas Iron Abbey 680 Easton Rd., Horsham, PA 19044 Thursday, December 16th Troegs Brewing Co. Beer Dinner Chifa Restaurant 707 Chestnut St., Philadelphia 19106

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Festivus Celebration Hulmeville Inn 4 Trenton Rd., Hulmeville, PA 19047 Friday & Saturday, December 24th & 25th Merry Christmas!

‘09 & ‘10 Troegs’ Mad Elf Devil’s Den 1148 S. 11th St., Philadelphia, PA 19147 Sunday, December 26th Happy Kwanzaa!

Winterfest ‘10 World Café Live 3025 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19104 3rd Annual Boxing Day Beer Fest Memphis Taproom 2331 E. Cumberland St., Philadelphia, PA 19125

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January Saturday, January 1st Happy New Year!

20 Stouts on Tap Monk’s Cafe 264 S. 16th St., Philadelphia, PA 19102 Wednesday, January 19th Founders Beer Dinner Iron Abbey 680 Easton Rd., Horsham, PA 19044 Thursday, January 20th 120 on 1/20 The Grey Lodge Pub 6235 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19135 Saturday, January 22nd TJ’s Belgian Beer Paradise TJ’s Restaurant & Drinkery 35 Paoli Plaza, Paoli, PA 19301 Winter Beer Fest Starlight Ballroom 460 N. 9th St., Philadelphia, PA 19123 Saturday, January 29th 3rd Annual Winter Beer Fest High Street Grill 64 High St., Mount Holly, NJ 08060

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