Had the pleasure of being in the heartland of Bavarian beer culture – Munich Germany last week. These people take their beer very seriously – it’s an important part of their heritage. In particular they are focused on the Weiss (Wheat beer) which represents about a quarter of all beer consumed there. They are big ... Read More No Comments
Written by pcherpack on May 16, 2010
Yes, after a year off, we will have BeerAppreciation classes again at the Main Line School Night in Radnor. Registration is now open, and we always sell out, so don’t miss it. The course of three classes begin on May 5th at 7pm Wednesday nights - each class including a tutored beer tasting of interesting and unusual beers. Over ... Read More No Comments
Written by pcherpack on February 8, 2010
Why do we like to drink beer? Or drink any alcohol for that matter? Well, watching football games this weekend I thought about many actual reasons why. (As opposed to the reasons that are depicted on the endless and insipid light beer commercials). Patrick McGovern, an archeologist from the University of Pennsylvania, just published a book ... Read More No Comments
Written by pcherpack on January 11, 2010
I can’t say enough about the fine brewpub “Empire Brewing” in the Armory Square District in Syracuse NY. After a brief visit last year, I had the pleasure of returning in late this September to sample their great beers and food again. Empire has a clear orientation to promoting and using local foods, beers and ... Read More No Comments
Written by pcherpack on October 5, 2009
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