When I was asked to teach “Beer 101″ at TJU last July, I would not have thought that the Phillies would possibly be playing in the World Series the very night of the class in late October. Well, to my surprise the whole class showed up anyway – some in Phillies garb – and seemed to ... Read More No Comments
Written by admin on November 6, 2009
Was my sincere pleasure to attend the American Craft BeerFest in Boston on June 19th at the Seaport Complex – accompanied by Brendan Goggin of the Oakmont National Pub and Séamus Cummins and Matt Ansbro of Coleraine Design. (When you read this you’ll be looking at my new site, thanks to their talents). Read More No Comments
Written by admin on August 19, 2009
A funny thing happened on the way to the bar the other night – without much fan fare Bass ale changed from an IPA (“India Pale Ale”) to just a “Pale Ale”. Yes, the venerable British ale that used to be the only flavorful ale alternative to plain US lagers in most bars before craft beer came around has been renamed and remarketed as a “Pale Ale”. Where’s India? Read More No Comments
Written by admin on August 5, 2009
Beer has been part of life for over 6,000 years and part of American culture from the moment the pilgrims pulled over to Plymouth Rock, partially because their ship had run out of beer. From its humble beginnings of pumpkin and molasses brews created by colonial forefathers, through the wave of immigrants that brought us ... Read More No Comments
Written by admin on July 12, 2009
Another 5000 beer fans attended the Philly Craft Beer Fest at the Navy Yard on Saturday March 1st. BeerAppreciation was there – handing out our beer “field guide” with information about beer styles, flavors, food pairings and local brands. While Shane worked the booth taking votes for “best beer” at the event, Peter spoke in ... Read More No Comments
Written by admin on March 1, 2008
It was all you can imagine – dozens of strangely dressed men and women rolling bocce balls and drinking great beer at the bocce courts directly in front of the wonderful Dogfish Head brewery in Lewes, Delaware. I was a last minute substitute addition thanks to fellow beer appreciator John Reagan (who had participated in the event the previous two years) so I had the pleasure of joining in th Read More No Comments
Written by admin on September 28, 2007
Craft Beer News
If you haven’t visited the Yard’s Brewery in their Penn’s Landing location on Del Read More
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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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