Archive for October, 2008

Entertainment: Joe Sixpack — Philly.com: Joe Sixpack: From Munich, ideas well worth stealing

ROLLING DOWN Maximillianstrasse in downtown Munich last week aboard a tram stocked with cases of Paulaner Hefe-weizen, a buffet of fatty Bavarian delicacies, an accordion player and a quartet of women in cleavage-enhancing dirndl dresses, my beer-drin…

Pub Crawlin’: Filling in the Holes: New PA Brewpubs

Right now the websites are a little lame, but hopefully the beers won’t be if you make the trip to Titusville or Danville for two new microbreweries (don’t go to Danville just yet – they aren’t ready for you!)
Blue Canoe Brewery open…

beernews.org: Cantillon Iris 06, The Dissident at South Bay Drugs

This was the only store update I noticed today. South Bay Drugs received both Cantillon Iris 06 and Deschutes the Dissident (1-bottle limit).
Archer Liquors only got a case and a half of Founders Harvest which will likely sell out in-store this wee…

Brewed For Thought: Am I My Brother’s Drinker?

My beer drinking roots lie with Anderson Valley. It was the first brewery that I really got to know and consistently puts out high quality beers. One thing they are not known for is bringing out new brews, which is why the 20th Anniversary Imperial …

Beer Bits 2: Brand New! Earth Bread & Brewery

If you’re in the Philly area check out the newly opened Earth Bread & Brewery. Stopped in tonight after the kids went to bed. That makes it sound like its around the corner. It was a special 30+ min trip to see one of the brewers I’ve truly admire…

beernews.org: Gluek goes for the geeks with John Henry 3 Lick Spiker Ale

[10/10 Update: Official word from the brewery: John Henry will be released in December. Distribution will start in MN, IL, and CA with the initial production of 300 cases.]
It looks as though Gluek Brewing, Minnesota’s largest brewery, will ai…

Pub Crawlin’: Yup – I drank it: Budweiser American Ale

While D was beer traveling all over southeastern PA this weekend, I was enjoying special family moments with my nephews, cousins, and lots of other friends and family at the Creek House. This special piece of property along Lycoming Creek populates se…

MNBeer – By, for and about Minnesota beer. Dedicated to MN breweries, brewpubs & homebrew: Help Barley John’s get their hops

Head up to Barley John’s this Saturday, October 11 to help them harvest the hops that have been adorning their patio all summer. The picking will start at noon and there will be appetizer and beer specials. Long sleeves and gloves are recommen…

TheBrewClub.com: Leinenkugels Oktoberfest Lager Review

We’re in the middle of an Oktoberfestathon (I might trademark that word) here at The Brew Club, trying to sample and review as many Oktoberfest or Autumn seasonal beers as possible before they’re off the shelves!
Today’s beer is Lein…

Sybeeritic: Review: Smuttynose Shoal’s Pale Ale

Smuttynose Shoal’s Pale Ale from Smuttynose Brewing CompanyRating: BAppearance: red-tinted orange, two finger white head which exhibits good retention and leaves sheets of lace. Quite attractive.Smell: grapefruit, soap, hints of biscuit malt.Taste: qu…