June 4, 2013
With Philly Beer Week going strong through June 9, there are few better times of year to celebrate Philadelphia’s stellar reputation as one of the country’s — heck, the world’s! — best beer cities. This town’s beer scene has racked up raves from Esquire, GQ, Frommer’s and, most recently, from Forbes, which named Philadelphia to [...]
Read more»May 31, 2013
Thirsty? Philly Beer Week, the city’s annual ode to our favorite fermented beverage, starts today, Friday, May 31. And tonight, the Opening Tap kick-off event gets underway at Independence Mall and the Independence Visitor Center. The annual Beer Week commencement ceremonies, with the the tapping of the official first keg by Mayor Nutter, start at [...]
Read more»May 24, 2013
Are you ready to raise a pint? Philly Beer Week, the city’s annual ode to our favorite fermented beverage, starts a week from today, Friday, May 31. Home to dozens of craft breweries and named “the best beer-drinking city in America” by Esquire magazine, Philadelphia reigns as a brilliant beer town year round. Once a [...]
Read more»April 22, 2013
Home to dozens of craft breweries and named “the best beer-drinking city in America” by Esquire magazine, Philadelphia reigns as a brilliant beer town. Once a year, though, Philly Beer Week amplifies this city’s beer-fueled greatness with hundreds of festivals, dinners, pub crawls, tastings and brewer events at restaurants and other locations throughout Greater Philadelphia. [...]
Read more»April 16, 2013
The Four Seasons Hotel and Dock Street Brewery are teaming up to present Beer Four All Seasons, a collaborative effort that is now in its second year. The collaboration brings four seasonal Dock Street brews exclusively to Philadelphia’s Four Seasons Hotel. Dock Street Brewery is staying true to their tasty brews at their first launch [...]
Read more»April 2, 2013
Mark your calendars, American Spirits: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition at the National Constitution Center comes to a close on Sunday, April 28. The museum hosts its final affair in its American Spirits event series this Thursday night from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. celebrating the implementation of the Beer Act of 1933, which legalized [...]
Read more»February 28, 2013
Johnny Brenda’s will be starting your weekend on a high note with their fifth-annual Stout Brunch on Saturday, March 9. Starting at 11 a.m., the Frankford Avenue spot will be pouring bunches of local brews for you to pair with your brunch. In addition to their regular brunch offerings, Johnny Brenda’s will also be serving [...]
Read more»February 19, 2013
Ladies and gentlemen, prep your stomachs. Fair Food is presenting their annual Brewer’s Plate event featuring food and brews from some of the area’s favorites. The hugely popular event (that sells out each year) is on Sunday, March 10 and is being held at the National Constitution Center. The event is in its 9th year [...]
Read more»February 7, 2013
Saturday, February 23 the second annual Bierfest takes place at The German Society of Pennsylvania in Northern Liberties. Offering a sampling of imported sips from Germany and PA’s top brewers of Weizens, Bocks and Lagers, The Foodery hosts the all day affair in the German Society’s traditional Ratskeller or underground bar. Participating suds suppliers include [...]
Read more»February 6, 2013
Fresh off its three-bell review in this past Sunday’s Inquirer, in which Craig LaBan (unofficially) crowned it the city’s best barbecue, Fette Sau is hosting a special beer release party this Thursday evening from 7-9 p.m. Fette Sau is celebrating two new local custom brews, one from Sly Fox and one from Dock Street. The [...]
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