Philly Beer Scene

Passionate threesomes for the beer lover.

With the Valentine’s season upon us, love is definitely on the minds of most. But let’s face it, so is beer. To align ourselves with the holiday celebrating love and affection, and to deepen our appreciation for beer, we decided to pair some favorites with the Valentine’s Day staple- chocolate, as well as some premier fromage. Nothing brings out the heart and rich complexities within the soul of a beer better than delicate chocolates and young or matured cheeses. To draw out the inner bliss from these pairings, local cheesemonger, Paul Lawler and chocolatier, Elizabeth Begosh, have shared their palates to help you fall in love all over again with an assortment of local beers to bring new depths of passion for Valentine’s favorites. Read more…

Remembering the life of the great Bruce Nichols.

Vibrant with life, passionate, creative, a joy to be around…these are just a few of the many ways to describe the life of Bruce Nichols. A man that loved life and loved to share his passion for beer, Bruce was one of the key people in creating this amazing beer community that we are a part of. Sadly, after a brief bout with leukemia, Bruce Nichols has left us, leaving a giant, irreplaceable void in the beer community. Read more…

“My opinion is that almost all American craft beer is overrated.” This sort of statement would surely offend many a beer geek, but Brian Ewing admits that he does enjoy a select few American brews, though overall, finds that they pale in comparison to those found abroad. This sentiment is shared by several beer connoisseurs, but how many of them actually do something about it? Ewing is the man behind 12 Percent Imports, one of the leading importers of rare and unique beers coming out of Europe. Read more…