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Ladies and Gentleman, It's been announced! Philly Beer Week 2011 will kick off on Friday, June 3rd and run until Sunday, June 12th. As always, the 10 day celebration of beer will begin at the Opening Tap on June 3rd at 7:30pm . This year it will be held at Independence Visitor Center located at 6th & Market streets. If you are interested in attending tickets are $41 and $15 for a DD ticket. You can buy your tickets online at www.phillybeerweek.org. If you feel lucky, … [Read more...]
Named after the NJ Turnpike exit for Rutgers University, Exit 9 Hoppy Scarlet Ale is the newest addition to the Flying Fish Exit Series. Head brewer, Casey Hughes, and owner, Gene Muller, pay homage to the Rutger Scarlet Knights this time around with this 9%ABV red ale. Brewed with a variety of domestic and imported malts, American yeast strain, and Amarillo, Citra, Centennial, and Chinook Hops, this beer is almost similar to an American IPA. The nose on the this beer will remind you of … [Read more...]
Sixpoint Brewery has released the second beer in their Mad Scientist Series. Berserker Bock 6.3%ABV, a coffee infused bock, hit the streets for the first time on February 25th. Don't worry there is still more to go around. Here are a few spots pouring it this week! Tuesday March 1: Pope & Grey Lodge Wednesday March 2: Devil's Den Thursday March 3: Pub and Kitchen Friday March 4: Devil's Alley & Khyber … [Read more...]
Madame Saito and New Bar Manager Joe McCaffrey, formerly of La Terrasse, would like to invite everyone to the Grand Re-Opening of The Head House. As many of you may already know, the Head House opened it's doors for the first time during Philly Beer Week 2010. Since then, there have been a few unfortunate set backs that prevented this bar from taking the next step in the Philly craft scene. On February 25th, 2011, Madame Saito is looking to take that next step. Be sure to join us … [Read more...]
A special thanks to Beer Schooled creator, Jeff Louella. Without him this contest would not have taken place. Be sure to check out his site for all available classes. And now what you all have been waiting for............. The winner is, Dan Vaughan!!! CONGRATULATIONS DAN!!!!!!! We will contact Jeff and let him know that you will be there on Tuesday, Feb. 1st. Again, a special thanks to all who took place in this giveaway. Please be sure to check back for info on all things … [Read more...]
This is FINAL! Here is the new info on the Winter Beer Fest straight from the boss. Dear beer lovers, We are pleased to announce that winterbeerfest is rescheduled to February 12, 2011 at the electric factory located at 421 N. 7th street Philadelphia PA 19123. Any ticket you have printed out is still valid and you do not have to do anything but show up on the new date. We understand that not everyone will be able attend the new day so any ticket holder who needs a refund can do so at this … [Read more...]
Here is the official word from the boss. Saturday, February 12 · 1:00pm - 10:00pm Starlight ballroom at 9th and Spring Garden 460 N 9th st Philadelphia, PA Due to a major problem with the venue, WinterBeerFest will be postponed. Updates will come when we know anything more. We whole heartedly apologize for this. We only found out about the trouble at 8:30 on the night before the fest. Tons of winter seasonal ales and lots of other beers that are new and or hard to find. … [Read more...]
Good friend and founder of Beer Schooled, Jeff Louella, was kind enough to donate a FREE SEAT to his Homebrewing 101 Class. The class will take place on February 1, 2011 from 7-9:30pm at the Hulmeville Inn. At this class you will learn everything that you need to know about the basics of homebrewing. So for any of you that are interested in homebrewing, NOW IS THE TIME! From now until Friday, Januray 28th please respond to this post in the comment section with your full name and email … [Read more...]
Ladies and Gentleman, we have a winner! The winner of the Winter Beer Fest Tickets is..... Ryan Chapman Congratulations Ryan!!! Again, if it weren't for you, the readers, the BBG would not exist. Thank you all for entering this contest. Be sure to check back regularly for more contests, reviews, and news. Cheers, Kevin … [Read more...]
This just in..... Winter Beer Fest is Saturday, January 22nd and we want to send you and a friend there for FREE!!! Thanks to the generous donation from Barry Mulherin, Winter Beer Fest Creator, a pair of tickets is going to be given to the lucky winner of this contest. All that you need to do is reply to this post with your full name and Email address. The contest will end this SATURDAY, JANUARY 15TH AT 12PM!!! Please have all of your entries in by then. Please DO NOT reply more than … [Read more...]
