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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.
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...
Review: Extra Juice by Barncat Artisan Ales
Extra Juice from Barncat Artisan Ales is a must try for anyone who enjoys IPAs or pale ales.
Review: Confluence, by Storm Stayed Brewing Co
Storm Stayed Brewing Co is one of the newest breweries in a hot brewery scene in London Ontario. It is easy to blend in in such a busy city for breweries but Storm Stayed continuously comes out on top. Confluence is a very limited batch Sour India Pale Ale which...
Recap: Phoenixville Beer & Wine Festival 2019
On May 11, the Kimberton Fairgrounds once again hosted the Phoenixville Beer & Wine Festival, supporting local nonprofits that directly benefit the community.
Badlands Brewing Company Dora #11 IPA
Man this has to be the haziest IPA I ever poured for a review. Today, we’re checking out Inglewood Badlands Brewing Dora #11 IPA.
Review: Collusion Stout by Elora Brewing Company
I was up in Elora recently for an overdue visit, hadn’t been up for a while, and of course no day trip up there is complete without a visit to the Elora Brewing Company. I got a chance to taste the most delicious NEIPA ever, sadly not bottled and being a small batch...