Casey Hughes is at it again. Exit 13 Chocolate Stout is slotted for release in December. The beer is named after the exit which is home to the Port of Newark-Elizabeth Terminal, which is one of the busiest in the world being that it is not far from New York. The chocolate used to make this beer was purchased from this very port! It has imported and domestic malts that are highlighted by a roastiness from dark wheat. Then an Irish ale yeast and Pacific Northwest hops add a floral, fruity and … [Read more...]
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>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 … [Read more...]
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>Fish Out Of Water
>Some people say that when you choose a job that you love, you will never work a day in your life. If this is true, Flying Fish Brewing Company’s Head Brewer, Casey Hughes, has not worked a day since he was 18.When Casey graduated from high school in 1995, he and a few friends spent the summer in Key West, Florida. It was on this vacation he took a job at a local brewery to make ends meet for the summer. Little did he know that this simple summer job would turn into a full time brewing gig … [Read more...]
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>Can’t Say I Agree With This One…
>It is Fall once again, and that means Oktoberfest Lagers and Pumpkin Ales are back baby! Yesterday, I had the chance to help pour with the Dock Street Brewing Company at the Philadelphia Oktoberfest. With 27 different breweries in attendance , there was a plethora of great fall beer being served. Flying Fish, Dock Street, Sly Fox, Troegs, Victory, Dogfish Head, and Weyerbacher, just to name a few, were all spot on with their fall beers. I would definitely make it a point to try what these … [Read more...]
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>The Grey Lodge Pub, 13 Years of Awesomeness
>On Thursday August 13th, 2009, the Grey Lodge Pub hit yet another milestone in the Philadelphia beer scene.They began in 1998 by creating one of the most memorable events, revolutionizing the way cask ale is served. Every Friday the 13th since February 1998, Friday the Firkinteenth®, has packed the house at the Grey Lodge. More than 20 casks are brought in, and by last call they are all nearly kicked. Each cask is handpicked from all over the country, meaning all are top notch. It has been a … [Read more...]
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>Sign of Things To Come…
>Wow, I've been busy. Since Sunday, my schedule has been booked. This is a good thing though. It's good to have things to write about. Finding the time to do it is another story...All things should be good for the first Tastings on Tuesdays at the Grey Lodge. Our first guest will be Mike Banas from Northeast Philadelphia on Tuesday July 7th. We're looking to taste up to five beers, but I'm not sure which ones. Check back next Wednesday to see which beers were reviewed and how they ranked. … [Read more...]
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>Beers On The Horizon
>The world of craft beer is always changing. Many breweries are constantly experimenting with different recipes to create the perfect beer. But in the world of brewing it isn’t always about the prefect beer, it’s also about having fun. Read more...Examiner.com … [Read more...]
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>Beer Road Trips
>This summer I am looking to set up a few brewery tours throughout the area. Some will be organized with a group and some may be spur of the moment. The organized tours, I will post on the site way before they take place to allow you the chance to sign up. The others I will either post articles or blogs about the experience on the site. It's always fun to check out a brewery because you get to see everything straight from the source. Also, any questions you may have, the brew masters can answer … [Read more...]
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