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
The second annual Wine & Dinosaurs beer and wine tasting festival at the Delaware Museum of Natural History was a big success! Guests enjoyed an afternoon sipping premium wine and specialty beers with friends while supporting the Museum. Peter Cherpack of Beer Appreciation LLC explained beer styles and comparison tips to guests throughout the afternoon. All ... Read More No Comments
Written by admin on September 14, 2008
Over 3,000 beer enthusiasts showed up at the Philadelphia Craft Beer sampling extravaganza held at the cruise terminal at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. BeerAppreciation was there – with veteran beer appreciator Shane Rivers helping me answer questions about beer and facilitate the vote for Best Beer and Most Interesting Beer. The winner was Magic Hat’s Vanilla ... Read More No Comments
Written by admin on March 3, 2007
The fall 2005 Beer Appreciation class had a memorable beer experience with John Rehm, brewmaster at John Harvard’s Brew House in Wayne, Penn. John met the class and ushered us to a private room for an introductory beer and a free flowing question and answer session. He talked of his education at nearby La Salle University and his attraction to brewing as “… the most fun and best job I could Read More No Comments
Written by admin on November 11, 2005
Beer Appreciation class had the pleasure of visiting the Manayunk Brewery in the spring 2005 semester and found Brewmaster Chris Firey to be a wealth of beer knowledge and a great host. See the review of the brewery tour and tasting. Read More No Comments
Written by admin on November 3, 2005
On March 31, 2005 Tom Peters graciously hosted a Belgian beer tasting for the Tom Peters guest lectures at Beer Appreciation Class Haverford Adult School Beer Appreciation class. He arrived with six Belgian beers, maps of Belgium with breweries identified, Duvel beer goblets and a supply of unique knowledge. Read More No Comments
Written by admin on March 31, 2005
On February 27, Ortino’s Northside in Zieglersville, PA, held its first formal Belgian beer dinner. A sold-out crowd of 65 diners feasted on a five-course seasonal menu created by Ortino’s Chef Dave. Each course was paired with draft Belgian specialty beers. The menu included stuffed pork loin with chocolate mole sauce made from Young’s Chocolate Stout, Corsendonk whipped sweet p Read More No Comments
Written by admin on February 27, 2005
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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