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Can’t Miss Beer Festivals near Philadelphia in 2021
Whether you are looking for a rich, dark stout or a light, fruity wheat, these Philadelphia beer festivals will have the perfect brew for you.
Review: H.A.Z.Y. IPA by SweetWater Brewing Co.
Expecting a juicy slap to the face, it had a higher bitterness than expected, which was more than welcome. Juicy, refreshing from the start with a crisp, dry and bittering finish.
Review: SingleCut Beersmiths- Does Anybody Remember Laughter?
Maybe one day I'll try something other than a juicy or hoppy (or both) beer in the tub. Today was not that day. There are too many to choose from. This time I grabbed a few of the SingleCuts that The Foodery had available right now. You can never go wrong with a...
Review: Double Nickel – Rising Phoenix
I love a shower beer as much as the next person, but between the exhaustion of raising a 4 year old and a 2 month old and an injury from my youth that still haunts my lower back, sometimes it's nice to just fill the tub and get off my feet for a bit. I'm also no...
Great Beer Expo: New Jersey 2020
The annual Great Beer Expo by Starfish Junctions Productions came and passed once again on Saturday, February 1st, 2020 at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in New Jersey. The Great Beer Expo is a beer tasting extravaganza that brings more than 70 breweries together,...
Recap: Fonthill Castle Beer Fest 2019
On Saturday, August 24, 2019 the Fonthill Castle and Mercer Museum held their annual beer fest. This event sells out every year for a reason, combining local and regional brewery sampling with a beautiful outdoor setting, live music, and gourmet catering.
Review: GoodLot Farmstead Black Ale
A dark beer for beer drinkers looking for something a bit different from their usual dark ales and want a slightly different taste profile.
Recap: Philly Beer Week Opening Tap 2019
What a wonderful event. With more than 60 breweries including local, national, and brand-spanking new in the Philly beer scene, there was more than enough beer for everybody to find something they truly love.
Recap: Great American Beer Expo 2019
The 11th Annual GREAT BEER EXPO returned to The Navy Yard on Saturday, June 1, 2019. The event will included local favorites, newcomers, and an impressive collection of unique beers and collabs. What a fun way to kick off Philly Beer Week! The producers of the...