Thanksgiving Eve events and new releases are ready to make you extra thankful this holiday! Have a peaceful Thanksgiving!

Sly Fox Brewing Company released its “Hop Project No. 004 Pils” today. The press release describes it as “Hopped exclusively with the prized noble German variety, Tettnang, and packaged unfiltered, No. 004 is a majestic Keller Pils bringing a lively lager to the Hop Project series.” Try it soon at their Pottstown and Phoenixville locations, or in cans at select locations….

…And Sly Fox also has released it’s Christmas Ale too! “If this one doesn’t get you into the Christmas spirit, you truly are a Scrooge!”

Riverhorse Brewing Company will hold its “Out of the Cellar” event on Saturday, December 9 from 7 – 10pm. “All of our most limited beers from throughout the year – together at one event!!” Tickets went on sale on Saturday, November 18 – follow this link to get them soon!

Levante Brewing Company’s Firksgiving Eve (Wednesday, November 22) will be an opportunity to enjoy their brew and help others at the same time. According to their release, “A free 10 oz. pour of “Citra Hop Necessity” to anyone who walks in the door. Also, if you bring a new unused toy to donate to “Toys for Tots” we’ll hook you up with a $5 crowler or $10 growler fill of Citra Hop Necessity. This is our small way of saying thank you from Team Levante for your continual support of what we do.
Helping Other People (H.O.P.) is a built into our mission, so let’s fill up the donation bin with toys and send you home with some hops! Stay posted for announcements on 2 specialty firkens for the event.

Conshohocken Brewing will also host a Thanksgiving Eve event – “Wednesday November 22nd we have everything you need to take it easy for Thanksgiving. Stock up on take out beer with cans and all non-imperial 64oz growler fills are 1/2 off! Take out beer is available at both the Conshohocken Taproom and Bridgeport Brewpub.”

Cheers!
The Brewholder
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A roasty brew for a cool autumn evening! Photo courtesy Brewery Ommegang

Have you tried Brewery Ommegang’s Smoked Porter?  Looks like a perfect beer for the cooler weather….

Brewery Ommegang releases limited edition Smoked Porter to pair with the flavors of fall

(COOPERSTOWN, NY) As cooler weather settles in on the northeast, Brewery Ommegang is pleased to introduce their latest limited edition brew: Ommegang Smoked Porter. This nod to a traditional English beer is brewed with subtle additions of smoked malt and a touch of Saaz hops to add additional depth and character to an otherwise traditional English brew. While the style is a departure from Ommegang’s traditional Belgian-style beers, the characteristic aromas of chocolate malt along with caramelized sugar are reminiscent of many things Belgian, and of all things good. Smoked Porter is available now in limited quantities in four-packs and on draft while supplies last.

Smoked Porter is brewed with a carefully crafted blend of Pilsner, Special B, Munich 20, Cara-20, Midnight Wheat, chocolate malt, and smoked malt. Balanced hopping is achieved with Saaz, while fermentation with American ale yeast ensures the malt remains in the spotlight.

This 7.6% ABV beer pours a deep dark brown – almost black – with a thick tan head. Aromas of cocoa, burnt sugar, and roasted malt give way to subtle hints of smoke. The flavor follows the aroma with rich notes of cocoa and roasted malt, followed by caramel sweetness and mild smoke. A medium-full body leads to a well-rounded finish with lingering smoke on the backend.

Smoked Porter is a wonder accompaniment for a variety of foods. Pair smoke with smoke – and enjoy with smoked meats and cheeses. It’s also an ideal charcuterie beer, and a wonder pairing for rich confections like chocolate cheesecake.

 

Cheers!

The Brewholder

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The Watering Hole.  Photo courtesy of the Philadelphia Zoo.

This weekend The Philadelphia Zoo is opening its “Watering Hole,” a beer garden presented by Victory Brewing Company.  Featuring several local and national craft brews, according to the Zoo’s website, “This cool new spot features reclaimed conversation-style seating, brightly-colored fabric umbrellas, lush landscaping, environmentally-friendly LED lighting and terra-cotta mosaic décor along with a robust beer and lite fare menu.”

The beer and food menu can be seen here.

Open Friday through Sunday, 11am to 4pm, The Watering Hole will be a nice addition to the always enjoyable Philadelphia Zoo.

Cheers!

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.”

Cheers!

The Brewholder

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If you live around Philadelphia, tonight was one of those rare summer nights in late July and August when there was no humidity and the evening was actually perfect for sitting outside with your neighbors and sharing a brew.  As the sun set and a refreshing breeze blew in, I cracked open a Kona Big Wave – a golden ale that had a nice touch of the tropics – courtesy of the hops.

As more neighbors came outside to enjoy the rare weather, an impromptu block party began, and I moved on to an Evolution Lot No. 3 IPA, which also has an outstanding tropical fruit aroma perfect for the evening.  But of course, as the evening progressed our hometown hero, Dirt Wolf from Victory, came prowling out of the darkness.

Evenings like this should not be overlooked.  As I’ve said before, while we celebrate beer in and of itself, when we share it in the perfect conditions with others, beer reaches it’s full potential.

Cheers!

The Brewholder

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