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A few weeks ago, I took a much needed break from work and life in general by road tripping with my Mom from my home in Feasterville, PA to the Great American Beer Festival (GABF) in Denver, CO. The plan was that along the way we would stop at every brewery that was open and eat regional specialties that have been featured on TV shows like “Man vs. Food” and “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives.” Read more…
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11.5% ABV.
Tomme Arthur, head brewer of Pizza Port/Lost Abbey and the namesake of this rare beer, first brewed Cuvee de Tomme in 2000. Categorically, Cuvee is a mosaic of extreme beer styles: a bourbon-barrel aged Belgian-style Quadrupel, fermented with wild yeast and added sour cherries. Though Arthur had been making Cuvee for years prior to the 2005 “Black Label” version, he only packaged it in 2003 and 2004, and even then in very small quantities. Read more…
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Beer Expert? Novice? Read The Beer Trials and see how you match.
For those of you who are relatively new to what the craft beer industry has to offer, I would recommend picking up The Beer Trials and reading the first 50 pages to educate yourself in Beer 101. The relaxed form of writing makes this a very simple read, while allowing you to find out why it is you may like certain beers, as well as other styles to look for. For those of you who have already received your diploma in Beer 101, congratulations. You may choose to skip to page 50 to read up on the trials, followed by a list of the beers reviewed in each category. Read more…
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Meet Mark, area beer rep for Great Lakes Brewing Company.
Philly Beer Scene: Before the beer industry, what were your aspirations in life?
Mark Weinmann: I went to Boston College for English but I always expected to end up in the construction business like my father. I was always really fascinated with starting a business and after a trip to Germany, I changed my major to business.
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Jersey solidifies itself as a craft beer scene. Skeptical? Don’t be.
“Get ready to make a lot of light lager.”
Such was the warning brewer Chris LaPierre swallowed from a mocking co-worker as he prepared to open Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant’s first location in New Jersey. But as soon as LaPierre tapped his first keg in Maple Shade, it became boastfully clear that his new patrons would have every right to spit back the dig that implied they lacked the sophistication to tolerate hearty or nuanced fare: within one month his customers had made Maple Shade the busiest link in the chain, despite buying less light lager than those at the brewpub’s seven other locations.
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What’s older – beer or wine?
- Stephanie P., Philadelphia, PA
Technically – Beer. There is evidence of beer that dates back over 9000 years ago to when humans were nomadic hunter-gatherers. To give you a sense of how long ago that was, it predates what many scientists agree is the approximate formation of civilization by about 3000 years. That’s not to say that fermentation wasn’t happening on its own – birds have been getting drunk off of fermented fruit for as long as there have been birds and fruit – but when it comes to human intervention, beer comes first. Read more…
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The Ultimate Thanksgiving Pairing.
There are certain beer and cheese pairings that consistently impress: Farmhouse Cheddar with India Pale Ale, Stilton with Stout (traditional, chocolate, or otherwise), or tangy goat cheese with Wheat Beers. Regardless of producer or nuance, these combinations are always harmonious, stimulating the palate with their chemistry and interplay. What solidifies these as classic pairings is that they are available year-round, heeding your beck and call whenever you desire. But what about the slightly obscure beers, the seasonal styles released one month and sold out the next?
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Philly Beer Scene Invades the Great American Beer Festival.
On Thursday, September 16, 2010, a line wrapped around the Denver Convention Center with eager craft beer drinkers from around the world, waiting for the doors to open to what is America’s largest beer festival: The Great American Beer Festival (GABF). The festival, which includes 4 sessions spanning across 3 days, features beers from over 450 brewers that total beyond 2,000 unique beers available for anyone in the festival to sample.
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Perfect for Halloween or doing household chores!
First of all, we can hardly take credit for this. Last October, we first heard of the idea of strapping a sixtel to a person’s back from Flying Fish’s Casey Hughes. He told us how he rigged up a sixtel using old Scuba equipment so that he could achieve the perfect beer-lover’s Scuba costume. Excited about this idea, Falco and I couldn’t wait to build our own and think of some various applications of the sixtel backpack for other fun Halloween costumes.
