Two Weeks Worth of Events... Awesome!

Where do I begin?

Over the course of the next two weeks, I will be out and about in the Philadelphia area making beer drinkers happy. I love what I do. I have worked hard this past year to get where I am today. Grant it, I am not well know by any means, but someday, I hope to be. There is no greater joy than working with great people who love beer in every aspect! A huge THANK YOU goes out to all of those people who have helped/guided me along the way. I owe you one!

Now let's dive into the fun stuff. Here is a schedule of my next two weeks. I hope to meet some new people and catch up with some old friends, so don't be shy stop by and say hi!

Wednesday, March 3rd 6-8pm Craft Beer Outlet
Sampling Sixpoint Bengali Tiger and Victory St. Victorious

Friday, March 5th 8-10pm The Hulmeville Inn
Boulder, Paper, Scissors Your chance to win a 12Pack Variety of Boulder and a chance to play for Phillies Tickets in the BPS Finale at the Grey Lodge on June 7th.

Saturday, March 6th All Day Navy Yard
Craft Beer Festival Sampling some of Bella Vista's finest beers.

Monday, March 8th 8-11pm La Terrasse
Celebrity Bartending Slinging you some of your favorites such as Yards IPA, Dark Horse Crooked Tree IPA, and Great Lakes Dortmunder Gold.

Wednesday, March 10th 6-8pm Craft Beer Outlet
Sampling Beers TBD

Friday, March 12th 5-7pm Grey Lodge Pub and 8-10pm Hulmeville Inn
Furthermore Night Come meet the Head Brewer of Furthermore and drink his great beer.

Hope to see you over the next two weeks.

Cheers!

Exit 16 Wild Rice Double IPA

The wait is over. Flying Fish Brewing Company has announced the release of Exit 16: Wild Rice Double IPA for mid March.

The beer is named after the exit that leads to the Meadowlands and Lincoln Tunnel in northern New Jersey. “Exit 16 is a fun, flavorful tribute to one of the Meadowlands’ indigenous food sources: wild rice,” says Flying Fish founder Gene Muller. It was brewed with 1,200 pounds of wild organic brown rice and five different hop varieties. Later, it is dry hopped with Chinook and Citra hops giving it a citrus filled nose.

This beer will be available in 750ml bottles and limited draft throughout the Delaware Valley. For more information about Fish Fish, Exit 16 or any upcoming launch events, please visit them online at FlyingFish.com and ExitSeries.com, or call (856) 489-0061.

Celebrity Bartending at La Terrasse

Beginning Monday March 8th from 8-11pm, I will be celebrity bar tending on Monday nights at La Terrasse in University City. For those of you who do not know about La Terrasse, here is a little break down.

Located on Sansom St. in between 34th and 35th streets, La Terrasse houses a very nice selection of craft beer. With the likes of Sly Fox, Yards, Victory, and Dark Horse on tap, and Boulder and Stone in big bottles, this little gem will not disappoint. Along with their selection of beer, they also have a great menu to boast about. With many items on the menu hand made in house, you can't go wrong grabbing anything to munch on. Whether it is their home made veggie burger, daily soups, or chicken marsala, their menu will satisfy any foodie's appetite.

Worried about parking?

Their is always plenty of metered parking on Sansom street and the meters are free after 8pm.

So no excuses, get your butts down here for some great food, beer, and jolly times talking about craft beer!

Cheers!

Boulder, Paper, Scisors...For The Win!

What is Boulder, Paper, Scissors you ask?

It is a spin on the classic game, Rock, Paper, Scissors, that involves Bella Vista Beer Distributor and the Boulder Brewing Company . The catch is, instead of throwing Rock, you now throw Boulder.

This event was first introduced at the Hulmeville Inn back in January and has quickly spread all over the Delaware Valley. Bars such as,Mad Mex and the Grey Lodge Pub, to name a few, have hosted the tournament and have been extremely successful. Each bar usually has one to four Boulder products on draft for the evening, allowing 16-32 people to sign up for the tournament. At steak is a Boulder Variety 12 pack and the chance to compete in the Boulder, Paper, Scissors Finale during Philly Beer Week.

One small detail. You have to come in 1st or 2nd place to be invited to the finale.

The Finale will be hosted at The Grey Lodge Pub on Monday, June 7th from 6-9pm. And what would a finale be without a GREAT PRIZE? To the winner goes a lower level pair of Phillies vs Rockies tickets for a game at Citizens Bank Ball Park.

Now do I have your attention?

There is plenty of time left between now and June. If you are a bar that may be interested in hosting a qualifying tournament, please contact Kevin Romer at 215-514-0379. All you have to do is bring in a few kegs of Boulder and leave the rest to us. For all you competitors out there, practice up. You may just find yourself in the finals.

The Mag's 2nd Annual Beerfest

On Saturday, February 27th Maggio's Restaurant and Bar will host their second annual Brewfest from 1pm to 5pm. Tickets are $40 dollars in advance and $45 at the door. The event will be held in Maggio's ballroom where you will be able to try some great beers from breweries such as; Victory, 21st Amendment, Stone, Ommegang, Weyerbacher, and many more.

The day will also include live music from local band, Love Junk , hors d'oeuvres, and free glassware for sampling.

Last year an estimated 250 people showed up for this event and this year owner, Sam Schubert, is expecting 350+. So purchase your tickets now before their gone. You can call Maggio's at 215-322-7272 or visit them on the web at www.maggiosrestaurant.com.

Following the event, there will be an after party in the bar. So stick around and be sure to check out all the great beer on tap, or grab a six pack to go and continue the party at home.

Wednesday Nights @ The Craft Beer Outlet

Beginning Wednesday February 24th, I will host a beer sampling every Wednesday night at the Craft Beer Outlet from 6-8pm. Samples will include both bottled and draft beer.

This is a great way to try new beer! Why not sample it, before you buy it. All beers will be determined a few days before so keep posted. You can follow me on twitter Big Beer Guy or on Facebook Kevin Romer. You can also reach me via Email kevinromer79@gmail.com. I will be able to answer any questions that you may have.

What better way to get through the week, then to stop by and grab a few beers. Craft Beer Outlet sells mixed six packs, 12 packs, growlers, 22oz bottles, 750ml bottles, and pints! So join me every Wednesday night to sample great beer!

Cheers

Alesmith in Philly

Well Philly, it’s true. ALESMITH IS COMING!!!


Founded in 1995 by two award winning presidents from two different homebrew clubs, Alesmith has been considered one of the pinnacle breweries in San Diego. With a tremendous portfolio, this brewery has something to offer for everyone. From stouts to IPAs, every beer is an all natural, unpasteurized, hand crafted product that travels straight from the brewer’s hands to consumer’s mouths. Every beer is bottle conditioned with no artificial additives or preservatives, leaving the live yeast in the bottle to give the beer a natural carbonation. Read More...Examiner.com