Philly Beer Week Marches on to June.

Ahhh…March! What a great month. Winter is nearing its end, the days are getting longer, St. Patty’s Day festivities are in full swing, and the greatest ten days of beer drinking in the world are taking place. There is no reason this is not Philadelphia’s favorite month of the year. Well, at least there was no reason for the past two years. Oh how things change over a year. Sadly, March has taken a huge blow and is no longer home to those 10 great days known as Philly Beer Week.

Rock Star Brewers Are Putting On A Concert... In Your Face.

Collaboration brews, which I affectionately call collabrews, are currently all the rage in the beer scene – having the craft beer lover screaming like a school girl in anticipation as our favorite rock star brewers get together to meld their artistic brewing styles into our favorite new craft beers. Getting a hold of these “love-child” brews is like collecting rare live performances of our favorite musicians. Some of these beers, so rare, can be a tough find; seeing that very few end up in the hands of the craft beer drinkers who yearn for them. Is the collaboration brew the sold out concert of the craft beer scene, or is the ticket too overpriced and too limited for the true fan to enjoy?

Many people know St. Paddy's Day as that holiday where they get to feel Irish for a day and proceed to go out and get trashed. Since it is a day so linked with beer culture, it's only natural that we explore this holiday a bit here and maybe arm people with a little more knowledge when they get ready to down those dry Irish stouts.

It’s a Sunday night in Center City, Philadelphia. McGillin’s Olde Ale House, one of the oldest operating taverns in the country is lined wall to wall with people. Two-top tables have now become eight-top tables, and standing room no longer exists. It’s approaching nine o’clock and its game four of the 2009 World Series; McGillin’s is bound to become increasingly crowded as the night progresses. The dimly lit bar casts shadows that bounce off of the walls that are adorned with a mix of signs both old and new; from Gimbels, the iconic American department store, to 2008 World Champion Philadelphia Phillies memorabilia.Bar manager, Chris Mullins, Jr. looks around, eyes adjusting to the lack of light, and gazes at the patrons surrounding him. Not missing a beat, he weaves through the crowd, stopping only when greeting the regulars or to briefly chat with one of his servers. Mullins, Jr. knows that he has a special establishment on his hands, one rich in history that has grown with Philadelphia and through his family. He lives for the nights like these and takes nothing for granted.

On Sunday, June 28th, World Cafe Live in Philadelphia hosted the magazine launch party for Philly Beer Scene, welcoming through its doors many craft beer enthusiasts from all over the Philadelphia region.

From our founding fathers to the pioneers of our newer cultural beer revolution, these delicious brews have been there– and thankfully there are brewers out there who want to prove it!

Ah summer, it's my favorite time of year. The time to kick back, relax and enjoy yourself. Its also the time to celebrate the 4th of July, our nation's birthday. We get together with family and enjoy the things we typically think of as American; apple pie, baseball, and rock & roll. Well, here in the State of Independence, we can think of something else typically American: beer! I know, I know, beer was brewed long before europeans settled North America. Hell, the ancient Sumerians and Egyptians even brewed their own beer, how can I call beer typically American? Well, the simple fact is that as long as there has been an America, there has been a deeply rooted beer scene. From our founding fathers to the pioneers of our newer cultural beer revolution, these delicious brews have been there - and thankfully there are brewers out there who want to prove it!

If you’re anything like us over here at Philly Beer Scene, there is something irresistible about having a quality pint outside in the sun. No matter how hung over or lacking in desire to drink you are, as soon as you catch a glimpse of a few people relaxing outside having a few beers, you get this sudden urge to follow. There is really nothing better in the summer than coming across a nice outdoor seating area that serves your favorite beers. That is why we are here to help you out and make sure you find the perfect place for your summertime boozing.