Now, craft beer lovers have a new place to expand their palates in Bucks County. Located in Southampton, The Beer Store opened it's doors to the public on Labor Day weekend. Like most take-out spots in Bucks County, they offer all the usual macro suspects. However, it's their extensive lines of Belgian, craft, and German beer that sets them apart from all the rest. When you walk through the front door you immediately feel like a kid in a candy store. Variety 12 packs lead you like the … [Read more...]
>2010 Great American Beer Fest Winners
September 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment
>Congratulations to all of the 2010 Great American Beer Fest winners.A special shout out to all of our local breweries that won this year!Category: 4 Field Beer - 28 EntriesBronze: Imperial Pumpkin Ale, Weyerbacher Brewing Co., Easton, PACategory: 20 Wood- and Barrel-Aged Sour Beer - 54 EntriesBronze: The Jaspers, Bullfrog Brewery, Williamsport, PACategory: 22 Kellerbier/Zwickelbier - 24 EntriesSilver: Kellerbier, Triumph Brewing Co. of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PACategory: 34 European-Style … [Read more...]
>First Ever Beer Dinner
September 6, 2010 By 1 Comment
>This one is for all you who LOVE fall beers.The Craft Beer Outlet, in conjunction with the Big Beer Guy, will be hosting their first ever beer dinner.The dinner will take place on Wednesday, October 6th from 6-9pm. $30, that's right $30 will get you all of this...Five Beers including:Dogfish Head Punkin AleWeyerbacher Imperial Pumpkin AleVictory FestbierSly Fox OktoberfestAce Joker CiderFour Courses including:Cheese PlatesGerman Sausages with sidesApples with Carameland Pumpkin Pie with Vanilla … [Read more...]
>Fun Beer Facts
August 25, 2010 By 3 Comments
>One of our readers sent us this from College Crunch. Read it. I think you'll enjoy it!Cheers!!! … [Read more...]
>Stillwater "Gypsy" Brewing
August 18, 2010 By Leave a Comment
>Here's a good article that was recently featured on NPR about Brian Strumke and Stillwater Artisanal Ales. Check it out. … [Read more...]
>Monk’s Gets Drilled By A SEPTA Bus
August 10, 2010 By Leave a Comment
>Hard to believe that this beloved bar is taking more abuse. This has gotta be one of the craziest things I have seen. See for yourself... … [Read more...]
>Prism Brewing Invades Isaac Newton’s
August 8, 2010 By Leave a Comment
>This Thursday, August 12th, Isaac Newton's welcomes Rob DeMaria of Prism Brewing Company.From 7-9pm Isaac's will be featuring both of Rob's beers, Tea Party Pale Ale and Bitto Honey, on draft. There will also be limited free glassware! Be sure to ask your bartenders how to nab one. Feel free to ask Rob any questions you may have. He is a local brewer and is on his way to expanding his portfolio. So stop by and support a local guy and his offerings! … [Read more...]
>Sierra Nevada Goes Trappist
August 8, 2010 By Leave a Comment
>Sierra Nevada is collaborating with The Abbey of New Clairvaux in Vina to make traditional Trappist-style abbey ale. In 2011 they will release three different ales to the public under the alias Ovila. Read More Here … [Read more...]
>Maxwell’s On Main Street/Bella Vista Beer Dinner
July 16, 2010 By 4 Comments
>Come one, come all to the first ever Maxwell's On Main Street Beer Dinner.Festivities begin at 6:30pm on Monday, July 26th. The dinner will cost $40 and you can book it by calling 215.340.1880.Here is the menu for the night. Sounds tasty!First Course:Pickled Tempura w/ creme Fraiche and Salmon RoeBeer: Prism Brewing Tea Party Pale AleSecond Course:Coriander encrusted Salmon w/ heirloom tomato salad in a lemon tarragon vinaigretteBeer: Boulder Brewing Sweaty Betty BlondeThird Course: Seared … [Read more...]
>A Week At A Glance
July 13, 2010 By 1 Comment
>With the summer in full swing, it seems as if the beer scene has taken a vacation. Many local beer lovers have migrated down the shore leaving many bars slower than normal. When this happens, bar owners and managers tend to cut back on their events. So, there is not much on the the agenda for the week or the next few to follow.Here is what's happening this week.Wednesday July 14thJoin me at the Craft Beer Outlet to sample Wittekerke Belgian Wit in a can and Dark Horse Crooked Tree on draft … [Read more...]