If I can’t be there myself, there’s not much better for BeerAppreciation LLC than to hear from our friends out there looking for craft beer on their vacations, work travels, wanderings. Every once and while I get a message or two from one my fellow appreciators – and it’s great to see what they find ... Read More No Comments
Written by pcherpack on September 7, 2010
When in Nova Scotia I found that there certainly are real craft beer brewers up there, while of course in greater Canada they are even more prevalent. Up in Cape Breton in the areas of Ingonish and Baddeck I was able to find some very interesting brews made by Halifax craft brewers Propeller and Garrison. The ... Read More No Comments
Written by pcherpack on August 26, 2010
Had the pleasure of spending a week in Nova Scotia Canada earlier this month, and I can tell you that it was far more beautiful and entertaining a place than I had expected. All the natural beauty of Scotland (after all Nova Scotia means “New Scotland”) but much easier to get to – and it’s ... Read More No Comments
Written by pcherpack on August 16, 2010
I had previously reported on my visit to Whole Foods in Plymouth Meeting during Philly Beer Week, and my joy at seeing craft beer and exotic imports in a grocery store in Pennsylvania. But I was not prepared for the truly wonderful beer section at the new mega-Wegman’s off Route 422 in Collegeville. Not only do ... Read More No Comments
Written by pcherpack on August 11, 2010
Yards Saison with Betty’s Buttons “Aw Snap!” milk chocolate? How about Counter Culture Michicha Sidama Ethiopia coffee mixed IN Yards George Washington Porter? Then there was the tasty Yards Brawler “Pugilist style Ale” with aged smoked Gouda cheese. These were just some of the great tastes and beer pairings at Milkboy Coffee in Ardmore this Thursday, June ... Read More No Comments
Written by pcherpack on June 13, 2010
It was a great night with really great fresh IPA brews at the Oakmont National Pub in Havertown to start out Philly Beer Week 2010 on Tuesday June 8th. Ten local homebrewers brewed a special IPA for the evening’s competition for the coveted Oakmont Cup (OK, it’s the first year, but it’s still coveted!). Patrons ... Read More 1 Comment
Written by pcherpack on June 13, 2010
Who has the largest beer festival in the world? OK – Germany. But, who has the largest beer event in the USA? We do! That’s right, our own Philly Beer Week – brain child of Don Russell, Tom Peters and the other great folks at Philly Beer Week.org is the largest event of its kind ... Read More No Comments
Written by pcherpack on June 1, 2010
Craft Beer News
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Out in the Philly area, Straub’s beers aren’t that easy to find. You may have heard of it, and m Read More
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