Archive for October, 2008
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…
October 10th, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Entertainment: Joe Sixpack — Philly.com: Joe Sixpack: From Munich, ideas well worth stealing
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…
October 9th, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Pub Crawlin’: Filling in the Holes: New PA Brewpubs
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…
October 9th, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on beernews.org: Cantillon Iris 06, The Dissident at South Bay Drugs
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 …
October 9th, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Brewed For Thought: Am I My Brother’s Drinker?
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…
October 9th, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Beer Bits 2: Brand New! Earth Bread & Brewery
[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…
October 9th, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on beernews.org: Gluek goes for the geeks with John Henry 3 Lick Spiker 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…
October 9th, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Pub Crawlin’: Yup – I drank it: Budweiser American Ale
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…
October 9th, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on MNBeer – By, for and about Minnesota beer. Dedicated to MN breweries, brewpubs & homebrew: Help Barley John’s get their hops
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…
October 9th, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on TheBrewClub.com: Leinenkugels Oktoberfest Lager Review
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…
October 9th, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Sybeeritic: Review: Smuttynose Shoal’s Pale Ale