November is almost here, and in the spirit of helping people plan their weekends.
So let's get to it, shall we?
Allentown Brew Works is hosting a Craft Beer Festival on November 7th. Two sessions starting at 12pm. 20 breweries confirmed. This one should be a goodie.
On Friday the 13th, The Grey Lodge Pub in Philadelphia will be hosting Friday the Firkinteenth.
That same day, on the other side of the Commonwealth, the Pittsburgh Rugby team will be sponsering The Pittsburgh Brewfest.
On Saturday, the 14th at the Harrisburg Farm Show complex there will be Flavor Pa Beer and Food Expo sponsered by the Pennsylvania Brewers Guild.
On the 14th and 15th Winterbeerfest will be held at The Navy Yard in Philedelphia.
And finally on the 21st, and the 22nd Split Rock Resort will be holding a Great Brews Classic Beer Festival.
Always have a Designated Driver, and always drink responsibility.
L8R
Friday, October 23, 2009
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Introducing Dodd Brewing American Classic Ale
A couple of weeks ago I attempted my first all-grain brew. I was thinking that it would take on the characteristics of a red ale, but boy was I wrong. And wrong in a good way, we bottled it a little earlier than I wanted, but it turned out a really nice amber color.
So, introducing to the the world Dodd Brewing American Classic Amber ale. This will be a beer that we have in our regular rotation of brews. Crisp, with a nice malty after taste. Good stuff.
L8R
So, introducing to the the world Dodd Brewing American Classic Amber ale. This will be a beer that we have in our regular rotation of brews. Crisp, with a nice malty after taste. Good stuff.
L8R
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Brewing your first all grain batch of beer
The day has come my friends. This coming Saturday I will be brewing my first all grain batch of beer. The mash tun will be completed today. The grains have been purchased, the time has been DayTimered, and it will happen.
This inaugural batch will be an american amber. 8lbs of 2 row pale malt, 1lb of caramunich, 1lb of munich. I will be using centennial hops that a friend and I grew for flavoring, don't know yet what I am going to be using for bittering. I will be using 2 wyeast 1056 or equivalent starters in fermentation. I am looking for a big beer out of this batch.
More when it happens. Wish me luck.
L8R.
This inaugural batch will be an american amber. 8lbs of 2 row pale malt, 1lb of caramunich, 1lb of munich. I will be using centennial hops that a friend and I grew for flavoring, don't know yet what I am going to be using for bittering. I will be using 2 wyeast 1056 or equivalent starters in fermentation. I am looking for a big beer out of this batch.
More when it happens. Wish me luck.
L8R.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Weyerbacher Brewing
Last Friday I had some time on my hands so I thought that I would try a new beer distributor. Here in Pennsylvania you have only a couple of options to buy beer. You buy 6 packs from a bar at outrageous prices,or you go to a beer distributor. Draconian, to be sure, but you gotta work with what you have.
I got sucked in by the flashy advertisement for this place, and by the fact that they stated that they had a walk in humidor. I am always on the look out for good cigars, so I thought what the heck.
Wrong idea. This place was only good if you wanted a Miller, Coors, or Bud product. The rest of their offerings were pretty slim. Strike one. And then their humidor was the size of a closet. Strike two.
As I left the parking lot I was thinking to myself, why did I even think that any distributor would be better than where I always go. And where would that be? It would be to Westy's Beer Distributor in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. And I am not being paid to say this, though George? I am not above taking feebies whenever I can get them.
Once through their familiar doors, I set about looking for that beer that was going to make me sit up and say howdy. I whittled down the competition to an Autumn Harvest, and a Imperial Pumpkin Ale both from Weyerbacher Brewing. I chose the Imperial because it just sounded good, and good it is. With just a hint of pumpkin spice to make it dance on your tongue. This is a good seasonal drink. I am finding that when I can afford Weyerbacher, because they are a little pricey, I am never disappointed with the taste of their brews.
And that is how I spent my Friday.
L8R
I got sucked in by the flashy advertisement for this place, and by the fact that they stated that they had a walk in humidor. I am always on the look out for good cigars, so I thought what the heck.
Wrong idea. This place was only good if you wanted a Miller, Coors, or Bud product. The rest of their offerings were pretty slim. Strike one. And then their humidor was the size of a closet. Strike two.
As I left the parking lot I was thinking to myself, why did I even think that any distributor would be better than where I always go. And where would that be? It would be to Westy's Beer Distributor in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. And I am not being paid to say this, though George? I am not above taking feebies whenever I can get them.
Once through their familiar doors, I set about looking for that beer that was going to make me sit up and say howdy. I whittled down the competition to an Autumn Harvest, and a Imperial Pumpkin Ale both from Weyerbacher Brewing. I chose the Imperial because it just sounded good, and good it is. With just a hint of pumpkin spice to make it dance on your tongue. This is a good seasonal drink. I am finding that when I can afford Weyerbacher, because they are a little pricey, I am never disappointed with the taste of their brews.
And that is how I spent my Friday.
L8R
Friday, September 18, 2009
Pennsylvania Beer Festivals in October
october is rocking in Pennsyvania. There are a lot of festivals going, so let's get to it:
Oct. 2, and Oct. 3 the town of Mifflinbburg will be hosting Oktoberfest.
A great family event celebrating Mifflinburg's German heritage
Imported Bier vom Faß (keg).
We usually have ALL beers available until 5 pm. Saturday.
Hacker-Pshorr, Paulaner, and Spaten Oktoberfests from Munich
Franziskaner Hefe-Weisse (Wheat) from Munich
Spaten Lager & Spaten Dark from Munich
Beck's & Beck's Oktoberfest from Bremen
Stoudt's Pilsner from Adamstown
German style wines from Shade Mountain Winery
Traditional Oktoberfest food
American favorites, including tasty big soft pretzels
German bands and dancers
Hayrides and Jugglers
Polka Band with the "OOM PA PA" Sound
Everyone is encouraged to come dressed in their Lederhosen (German Shorts with Suspenders) and Loden Hüt (wool hat).
*** Wear an article of German Clothing and receive a
$1 discount off a wristband and mug. ***
Also on October 3 the city of Bethlehem will be hosting their 4th annual Bethlehem Harvest Festival.
Beer sampling
An open air produce market
Great food
Fine arts and crafts vendors
19th Century brewing demonstrations
live music on Main Street
Children’s activities at the Smithy
The beer garden and live music in the Sun Inn Courtyard
Harvest Soup contest and sampling
Apple dessert features from the Sun Inn
And much more!
October 4 the city of Philadelphia will host Sippin' By The River.
The 15th annual Sippin' by the River will take place on Sunday, October 4 at Festival Pier at Penn's Landing located at Columbus Boulevard and Spring Garden Street. The event runs from 1p.m. until 5p.m. and benefits the Philadelphia/Delaware Valley Chapter of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America.
At the event, visitors will enjoy food from local restaurants, cooking demonstrations, and live entertainment from the band DAME.
Attendees can sample a huge assortment of beers while learning all there is to know from beer expert Gary Monterosso. Authentic beer and food will be offered in a special pavilion as well. A new large Wine Tent will house a variety of wineries offering samples. Guests will have the opportunity to gain knowledge about wine from local experts Robert Peters and Richard Unti.
Stoudts Brewing will host Oktoberfest every Sunday in October.
Celebrate German traditions right here in PA Dutch Country in our
Gemutlichkeit Bier Garden. A fun-filled family event held the last
weekend of September and every Sunday in October featuring live
German music and authentic German food. Try the apple and beer
sausage with slow roasted sauerkraut, Stoudt's award winning brews,
and our famous Pig Roast. Fresh baked hand rolled soft pretzels are
a favorite treat for any age.
Ein Prosit!
October 10 brings the 12th annual Kennett Brewfest to Kennett Square.
October 17, Easton, Pennsyvlania hosts the Lehigh Valley Brewfest.
October 17 also brings the Newtown Brewfest.
And that is just the beginning, stay tuned for more.
L8R
Oct. 2, and Oct. 3 the town of Mifflinbburg will be hosting Oktoberfest.
A great family event celebrating Mifflinburg's German heritage
Imported Bier vom Faß (keg).
We usually have ALL beers available until 5 pm. Saturday.
Hacker-Pshorr, Paulaner, and Spaten Oktoberfests from Munich
Franziskaner Hefe-Weisse (Wheat) from Munich
Spaten Lager & Spaten Dark from Munich
Beck's & Beck's Oktoberfest from Bremen
Stoudt's Pilsner from Adamstown
German style wines from Shade Mountain Winery
Traditional Oktoberfest food
American favorites, including tasty big soft pretzels
German bands and dancers
Hayrides and Jugglers
Polka Band with the "OOM PA PA" Sound
Everyone is encouraged to come dressed in their Lederhosen (German Shorts with Suspenders) and Loden Hüt (wool hat).
*** Wear an article of German Clothing and receive a
$1 discount off a wristband and mug. ***
Also on October 3 the city of Bethlehem will be hosting their 4th annual Bethlehem Harvest Festival.
Beer sampling
An open air produce market
Great food
Fine arts and crafts vendors
19th Century brewing demonstrations
live music on Main Street
Children’s activities at the Smithy
The beer garden and live music in the Sun Inn Courtyard
Harvest Soup contest and sampling
Apple dessert features from the Sun Inn
And much more!
October 4 the city of Philadelphia will host Sippin' By The River.
The 15th annual Sippin' by the River will take place on Sunday, October 4 at Festival Pier at Penn's Landing located at Columbus Boulevard and Spring Garden Street. The event runs from 1p.m. until 5p.m. and benefits the Philadelphia/Delaware Valley Chapter of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America.
At the event, visitors will enjoy food from local restaurants, cooking demonstrations, and live entertainment from the band DAME.
Attendees can sample a huge assortment of beers while learning all there is to know from beer expert Gary Monterosso. Authentic beer and food will be offered in a special pavilion as well. A new large Wine Tent will house a variety of wineries offering samples. Guests will have the opportunity to gain knowledge about wine from local experts Robert Peters and Richard Unti.
Stoudts Brewing will host Oktoberfest every Sunday in October.
Celebrate German traditions right here in PA Dutch Country in our
Gemutlichkeit Bier Garden. A fun-filled family event held the last
weekend of September and every Sunday in October featuring live
German music and authentic German food. Try the apple and beer
sausage with slow roasted sauerkraut, Stoudt's award winning brews,
and our famous Pig Roast. Fresh baked hand rolled soft pretzels are
a favorite treat for any age.
Ein Prosit!
October 10 brings the 12th annual Kennett Brewfest to Kennett Square.
October 17, Easton, Pennsyvlania hosts the Lehigh Valley Brewfest.
October 17 also brings the Newtown Brewfest.
And that is just the beginning, stay tuned for more.
L8R
Saturday, August 8, 2009
September beer festivals in Pennsylvania
September. The time of labor Day Festivals country wide. And the beginning of the Oktoberfest season.
I don't know why Oktoberfest is celebrated in September, and not in October, but there you have it.
And here we go:
Saturday, September 12 in Pittsburgh, Pa there will be The Steel City Big Pour. 32 craft brewers, and 2 sessions. This sounds like a good one.
Saturday, September 19 in Harrisburg, Pa. The 12th Annual Capital City Invitational Beer Festival will be held at Appalachian Brewery in Harrisburg. 3 sessions, 20 brewers, food, and music. Another good one.
Saturday, September 26th in Quakertown, Pa. McCoole's Beer Festival will host 40 craft beers, 2 sessions, food and music.
I don't know why Oktoberfest is celebrated in September, and not in October, but there you have it.
And here we go:
Saturday, September 12 in Pittsburgh, Pa there will be The Steel City Big Pour. 32 craft brewers, and 2 sessions. This sounds like a good one.
Saturday, September 19 in Harrisburg, Pa. The 12th Annual Capital City Invitational Beer Festival will be held at Appalachian Brewery in Harrisburg. 3 sessions, 20 brewers, food, and music. Another good one.
Saturday, September 26th in Quakertown, Pa. McCoole's Beer Festival will host 40 craft beers, 2 sessions, food and music.
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