In a press release posted on their website today, Firestone Walker announced that they will be joining the Duvel Moortgat family of breweries, which includes Cooperstown, NY based Brewery Ommegang and Kansas City based Boulevard Brewing. Read the press release here: http://news.firestonebeer.com/
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The Brewholder
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Flavors of the Fourth!
Read my newest article in Ticket to Entertainment for some options on what patriotic beer to choose for your Fourth of July celebration. And don’t forget to check out BeerGeekNation.com for reviews and additional tips for choosing your Independence Day brew!
Happy Fourth of July!
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The Brewholder
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Digital First Media’s “Ticket to Entertainment” has added a new page to its website – the “Brew Hub” – dedicated to craft beer! Take a look at the Beer Event listing – compiled by yours truly – and a nice summary of the breweries in the Greater Philadelphia region.
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The Brewholder
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A beautiful and refreshing Forest & Main saison
The summer’s here and the time is right for saisons! Read my article on Pennsylvania saisons in this week’s Ticket to Entertainment!
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The Brewholder
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Forest & Main Brewing Company announced that beginning June 20, 2015, the Ambler, Pennsylvania, brewpub will be expanding its business hours. Up until now, you could only visit F&M on Saturday and Sunday starting at 4pm. Next weekend, they will open at noon and offer a brunch menu. That’s an additional 8 hours every week to enjoy their outstanding Belgian and British inspired ales!
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The Brewholder
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This Saturday, June 13, 2015, the fifth annual competition for the best food truck in Philadelphia will take place on the John F. Kennedy Bridge from 1:00 – 6:00 pm. As described on their website, “the Vendy Awards is an intense cook-off between the most popular sidewalks chefs in the city and a fundraiser to support culinary entrepreneurs and the sustainable food movement!” Three competitions will take place – The Vendy Cup/People’s Choice, Rookie of the Year, and Dessert – and the winners will be chosen by the ticket holders. Fifteen trucks are participating and will be trying to garner votes with their delicious street side offerings. Tickets also include all you can drink beer, wine and soda, which includes a special Sly Fox Brewing Company curated beer garden loaded with craft beers.
General Admission Tickets are still available online here at $65 per person. Children are welcome; tickets for 8 – 12 year olds are $40. If tickets are still available on Saturday, they can be purchased at the door for $70, cash only.
Don’t wait – buy your tickets now and help decide which food truck is the best in Philadelphia!
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The Brewholder
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In a move that supports the craft brew economy in Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (Pa LCB) promulgated a new regulation that allows breweries to sell their beer to consumers on the premises of their breweries. Previously, breweries could not sell their beer without a separate license. Now, smaller brewers will be not be forced to shell out additional fees for a license to serve. The regulation became effective on May 30, 2015.
Read the LCB’s summary of the new regulation here.
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The Brewholder
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The Mile Post Pub hosted its first “Beer Dinner” during Philly Beer Week 2015.
This past Monday I was invited to Whole Foods Market Devon to attend its first “Beer Dinner” in the Mile Post Pub. Read all about my dining (and drinking) experience on Ticket To Entertainment here!
And here’s some additional photos:
Oysters and “Oude Geuze” were an excellent pairing!
Joe Breslin, “Beer Buyer” for the Mile Post Pub, introduces the arugula salad paired with Firestone Walker’s “Easy Jack.”
“Meet Joe” Breslin at the Mile Post Pub, located within the Whole Foods Market Devon.
Beer and donuts! The Bruery’s “Or Xata” made for a perfect complimentary pairing for the donuts crafted by the Whole Foods Market’s Prepared Foods chefs.
The Mile Post Pub has a large selection of bottled beers and draft selections for growler fills.
Only a few steps from the main entrance, The Mile Post Pub makes this Whole Foods a true “super” market!
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The Brewholder
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Since Prohibition it’s been illegal to deliver beer to your doorstep in Pennsylvania.
Looks like there might be a chance that that could change. The Pennsylvania House of Representatives says it’s OK – let’s see what the Senate does….stay tuned…
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The Brewholder
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Moving Parts 04 – photo used with permission from Victory Brewing Company
Victory Brewing Company’s newest iteration in its “Ever-Evolving IPA” series is now available on shelves. According to a press release issued today, “Victory Brewing Company is rolling out Moving Parts 04 the latest in the Ever-Evolving IPA series is now on shelves nationally. Victory brewers manipulate the ingredients of each recipe: water, yeast, whole flower hops and brewer’s grains with unbridled enthusiasm, artistry and passion to emphasize the craft in the craft brewing progression with every Moving Parts batch. Moving Parts 04 will be sold in 22 oz. bottles as well as on draft and boasts and ABV of 7.0%. Available at craft beer bars, bottle shops, beer distributors and major gourmet grocery stores throughout Victory’s 36 state distribution footprint. Moving Parts 04 suggested retail price for a 22 oz. bottle is approximately $4.99, but varies upon location.”
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The Brewholder
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