tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19195990992289812222009-07-15T11:08:17.900-04:00These are my adventures in bar hopping in and out of Philadelphia. If I eat something and it inspires me, you can read about it. If there's a pub or pint I checked out, you'll know if you should follow. And as I spend my days and nights entering and exiting, you'll get the scoop on what went on in between. It also references a Tom Waits song.................... And who doesn’t love Tom Waits?Suzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07444450587343621514beerlass@gmail.comBlogger648125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1919599099228981222.post-66863606509562112872009-07-15T11:02:00.005-04:002009-07-15T11:08:17.910-04:00

Tonight, July 15th, the day my #1 guy, Michael Woods was born....is the release of EXIT 11 Hoppy American Wheat.It's soooooooooooooooooooo good.Wheat beers aren't my favorite in general....but I enjoyed this. My first sip was in the middle of the South Philly Tap Room Wheat Beer Festival....when I think everyone was craving a bit o' hop. It was the best 2 ounces I had all day.Check out Casey

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Starts at 6.As the Beer Advocate posting states, "No Rep. No giveaways..."So I guess it's just Rob Todd's luscious liquid.That should be plenty for most. Join local 44 for a night of rare beers from the Allagash Brewing Co. in Portland, Maine.They'll be featuring:Hugh MaloneConfluence,Fedelta, Victor AleFour Ale on draft!44th and Spruce

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Today Megan Dunn is 29. i think.She might be 28.Meg's always quick with the wit...but not the ball.This spring she joined an intermural team, "Balls Biv Devoe" to hone her kickball skills.She was unsuccessful, her team number was 1/2 because she only considered herself 1/2 a player, but her presence was much appreciated by fellow teammates.April Annie Smack Some Fanny offers, "Her name was MFD

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Happy Sunday...granted-=- I'm working...but the window's open... Rembrandts is hosting a dinner with Bells brewery this Wednesday. It's a stupid good deal for $35. Derek from the Kalamazoo brewery will be there. It's located at 23rd and aspen...there's a parking lot right there as well. They've stepped up the beer program in the last 6 months...if you haven't been in a while- it's time you

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I've got my first sampling at the Philadelphia Beer company on York Rd.Not to be confused with the fine folks of Philly brewing co.This is a distributor.I'll be pouring samples of Sly from 5 till 7.FRIDAY nightI think I am bringing soft pretzels or pizza pie.you should come byandsayhi.

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Moving sucks. I have moved so many times. In 1997, after a fire, I moved 5 times in one year.I was the queen of the sofa surf.Now I want to be settled. I want peace, but I still want urbania.I wanted a trolley free life, a life void of car break-ins and schizophrenic neighbors that shout about armageddon off of roof decks. No, I didn't ask a lot. So I got it.I've moved to the Bella Vista hood,

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Summer in the city....I didn't make it to the shore last summer, and it's not looking too promising in 09 either..so I rely on the fine publicans of our philly to stir up some good time for me in city limits.Jose Pistolas has a good line up for the month....Here's their calendar- next up - Ommegang tomorrow night!July 9th - Meet the Brewer with Ommegang - Brian Enrici will be joining us from 6 -

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Hello Resurrection Ale House -=-Goodbye Yello Bar.I thought the yello bar had potential when they first opened.I hosted a beer club there. They carried Sly Fox from time to time...but the place also looked like my aunt's dining room, and they hosted beer pong with green beer on St. Patrick's day.Something about that package is unsettling.It was located at Grays Ferry Ave and Catharine Street.The

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Just 5 days till we're all in Deviled Egg Heaven at Supper on South St.I'll be guest bartending.12 different Eggs will be available.$1 a piece, or 9 for all 12 halvesSly Fox cans will be on hand. $3.In Yesterday's Inquirer, Rick Nichols details (with the help of Chef Mitch Prensky) the art of making the perfect deviled egg.Photo credit: Michael BryantUwishunu also gives the plug...Just look at

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Memphis Tap Room is holding their 2nd annual Yards sale this Saturday.From 10 till 3.This comes at a perfect time as I am moving...but I just don't know how I'm going to get all my junk there then be at South Philly Tap Room by 2. Just too much going on.I'm moving and I have a bachelorette party that night.But you should definitely go. Memphis has a killer brunch. Scrapple is usually available.

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Today's Inquirer mentions the book launch at the Manayunk Brew Pub this evening from 5 till 9.Daniel Putkowski details the story of a young man left to run the family bar (BONKS) in the Port Richmond area of Philly. I stopped into Bonks once because I heard they were revamping their beer list.I couldn't get a seat at the bar, so I left. Perhaps I'll return.From an Amazon.com review:Tommy Bonk,

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Tonight was our summer beer night at Standard.The Gold Rush was probably on the darker side from selections they have had in previous weeks- but it was tasting good, so all was good.Of all my meals at Standard Tap -I never ordered Caroline's Chicken Pot pie. I tend to get seafood when I'm there. But tonight was the night despite the seasonal swelter I needed comfort food. And I love anything

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Standard Tap continues there "summer beer" Wednesdays with SLY FOX'SGold Rush Lagerfrom 6 till I leave the tap which won't be before 9:30 if history repeats itself....What is Gold Rush?A copper-colored, medium-bodied beer named in honor of German immigrants from Pennsylvania who carried lager yeast to California during the Gold Rush, leading to the creation of steam beer, which is brewed with

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I made a brief stop at Mamma Mia pizza (15th and Spruce) yesterday on my way to Good Dog. You can catch all the action (including cheese falling out of my mouth) right here.The only thing that was missing was a Sly Fox Pikeland Pilsner.

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Colorado's First Microbrewery, Boulder is celebrating 30 years this year.I had the opportunity to try their "Flashback Anniversary" ale and really enjoyed it-=-= an Indian Brown Ale with five cascade hop additions.(One of my favorite DFH brews is their Indian Brown Ale as well.)So Boulder has lined up a bunch of promos throughout the year....they were just at the Abbaye last week, and now

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Ed Mcmahon has left us at 86.

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From Shangy Cameron-=-="We have a very cool thing going down this week. Brother Isaak who is the abbott from Konigshoeven brewery is coming to Monks on June 23 from 5-7 for a meet a greet. Just wanted to give you a heads up. I don't think a trappist monk has ever come to the US, i could be wrong though." I will be there!From Wiki:The beers and the brewery are usually marketed under the name La

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Every day is Dad's day for me. The guy is just great.The Woods family circus headed to my sister's house in yuppieyunk for the afternoon. There was a feast readied-=-=too bad I had just had brunch @ IronHill. Eggs benedict. I think I have finally come to the conclusion that I don't care for them.Kabobs, Guac, german potato salad, waldorf, amazing chicken, bruschetta, hummus, spicy cheddar dip,

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Today Heather and Charlie of the Institute are celebrating one year of bar owning.Doors open at 12:30They've got a lot of hoppy beers stored up...He'Brew Lenny R.I.P.A Aged in Rittenhouse Rye Whiskey BarrelsFirkin: Sly Fox Pheonix Pale AleFirkin: Yards specially dry hopped ESAFirkin: BREWDOG Punk IPABeer Valley Black Flag Imperial StoutWyerbacher Zotten Belgian Pale AleRogue LatonaSierra Nevada

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Tomorrow the rain continues...ugh.But it's Dad's day...and no sog should stop families from celebrating properly.Usually I think of it as a big bbq day...but unless you are ambitious (and have a tent) that's probably not going to happen.So maybe you should do the brunch/dinner thing.BRIDGET FOYS (2nd and South) will be giving Sly Fox pints for keeps to any dad's ordering Sly Fox.Entree specials

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My friends Nicole and Brad had to pick June 20th to marry. As much as I love them, I wish they would have chosen another date, because 2nd st northern liberties is going to be filled with festivity, good beer, and great music.They are closing down the street from Germantown to Spring Garden.There will be a biergarten (tented) right at Standard Tap. Yards and Stoudts will be the main beers served

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The London Grill has never carried Sly Fox. But after a nice meeting today with their new bar manager, I think we might be on the handpump soon. It's one of the only bars in the hood that doesn't do Sly. It'll be good to see that change.While I was there I needed food. There were a lot of tempting treats on the menu but I went with the Lemongrass crusted sea scallops with carrot"noodles" in a

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Hop on the R8 this saturday and head to the Blue Ox ...There's actually tons of stuff on saturday...Ill have more info on the 2nd st festival soon.As for me I will be watching "I do's" at the old Washington Square...

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Tonight- as in most Mondays- I'll be slingin' beers at Bridgids (24th and Aspen) but tonight is extra special because I will be donating tips to The Young Survival Coalition.My friend Janine Carroll is doing the Young Survival "tour de pink" this fall. She'll be riding 220 miles to break the cycle of Breast Cancer.She'll start out in Hershey and ride to Clinton, NJ over a period of 3 days-=- Oct

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