This beer is the beer that Budweiser American Ale wants to be. Erie Brewing has come out with a world class beer in the APA style, that a national brewer wanted theirs to be.
That is why you need to go out and buy some Railbender.
Took me all night to finally figure that one out.
Namaste.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Let it be said, Facebook is crack
And that is all that I am going to say on the subject.
Back to work. The other week I went out looking for some beer from Legacy Brewing and found out that the Distributor where I get all of my brews, Westy Distributors in Shiremanstown, was not carrying it due to a pull back by the brewery.
I ended up buying a variety pak from Erie brewing. The pak came with Railbender Ale, Presque Isle Pilsner, and Mad Anthony Wayne APA.
I had to opportunity to drink the Railbender, and Pilsner last night. What a nice couple of beers. Both of these beers went down smooth and easy. They were like old friends. Nothing that was going to shock, or surprise you. Just nice easy drinks. These are both beers that I would have no problem serving to any of my friends who are not into bolder brews.
The Presque Isle Pilsner is a lower ABV at 4.2%, along with a lighter taste. Railbender is a scottish ale that has a nice malty taste. Smooth, but with a kick of 6.2% ABV.
Both are great beers for any of your get togethers.
Namaste.
Back to work. The other week I went out looking for some beer from Legacy Brewing and found out that the Distributor where I get all of my brews, Westy Distributors in Shiremanstown, was not carrying it due to a pull back by the brewery.
I ended up buying a variety pak from Erie brewing. The pak came with Railbender Ale, Presque Isle Pilsner, and Mad Anthony Wayne APA.
I had to opportunity to drink the Railbender, and Pilsner last night. What a nice couple of beers. Both of these beers went down smooth and easy. They were like old friends. Nothing that was going to shock, or surprise you. Just nice easy drinks. These are both beers that I would have no problem serving to any of my friends who are not into bolder brews.
The Presque Isle Pilsner is a lower ABV at 4.2%, along with a lighter taste. Railbender is a scottish ale that has a nice malty taste. Smooth, but with a kick of 6.2% ABV.
Both are great beers for any of your get togethers.
Namaste.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Brew Works benefits the American Diabetes Association
TICKLE ME TUESDAYS 1-YEAR ANNIVERSARY SHOW-
TO BENEFIT THE AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION.
Professional and amateur stand-up comedians from the Lehigh Valley, Philadelphia, New York and many points in between have been getting together at the Allentown Brewworks to offer the region's most unique comedy showcase: Tickle Me Tuesdays. We'll celebrate the first year of this tremendously popular show on
Tuesday, January 27th
with headliner ALEX HOUSE,
with proceeds going to the
American Diabetes Association.
The anniversary show will start at 8pm
on the 27th, but doors will open a little earlier than usual: 6:30, because the Fegley family, owners of the Allentown Brew Works, have pledged 10% of all checks at the show that night towards the ADA, so patrons are encouraged to come early to enjoy a full Brew Works food and beverage menu. In addition, Ryan Hill, the host and producer of Tickle Me Tuesdays, has pledged all door money to the fight against diabetes, minus performer fees.
We are asking a $5 minimum cash donation at the door per person; the usual door charge for Tickle Me Tuesdays is $5.
Lauren Wiley, the ADA's Director in Northeastern Pennsylvania, is thrilled to have Tickle Me Tuesdays as her first fundraiser of 2009, saying "You can't beat having a fun event for a good cause. This will be a really important year for the American Diabetes Association, and it means so much to start it off with an event that people will really enjoy." This show will be produced in the memory of Hill's grandmother, Margaret, who passed away from long-term effects of diabetes in 1998.
Headliner Alex House, based in Easton, is one of the Valley's most successful professional comics and has been seen on Last Comic Standing, The View and Good Morning America. This show will feature previous Tickle Me Tuesday headliner Pat House, the host of the Comedy Central Presents Live! Tour. Also scheduled to perform are some of the amateur comics who made their comedy debuts at TMT in 2008 and have fast become audience favorites, such as Randy Tonge (Breinigsville), Kate Lawrence (Bethlehem) and Steve Bost (Bethlehem). Robert Palos, originally from Hellertown but now residing in Chicago, where he is a regular in the club circuit, will be back in the homeland to perform.
The Allentown Brew Works is located at 812 Hamilton Street in Allentown's Renaissance Square. Advance tickets are not available for this show, but reservations can be made by calling the Brew Works at 610.433.7777. Free parking is available on all surrounding streets, including Hamilton, 8th and 9th, anytime after 6pm. There is also a free parking lot available off of 8th Street between Hamilton and Linden Streets; the entrance to the Brew W orks is less than 50 yards from that lot.
Please note: Tickle Me Tuesdays are normally held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month; the anniversary show was pushed back a week due to inauguration events being held at the Brew Works on the 20th.
TO BENEFIT THE AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION.
Professional and amateur stand-up comedians from the Lehigh Valley, Philadelphia, New York and many points in between have been getting together at the Allentown Brewworks to offer the region's most unique comedy showcase: Tickle Me Tuesdays. We'll celebrate the first year of this tremendously popular show on
Tuesday, January 27th
with headliner ALEX HOUSE,
with proceeds going to the
American Diabetes Association.
The anniversary show will start at 8pm
on the 27th, but doors will open a little earlier than usual: 6:30, because the Fegley family, owners of the Allentown Brew Works, have pledged 10% of all checks at the show that night towards the ADA, so patrons are encouraged to come early to enjoy a full Brew Works food and beverage menu. In addition, Ryan Hill, the host and producer of Tickle Me Tuesdays, has pledged all door money to the fight against diabetes, minus performer fees.
We are asking a $5 minimum cash donation at the door per person; the usual door charge for Tickle Me Tuesdays is $5.
Lauren Wiley, the ADA's Director in Northeastern Pennsylvania, is thrilled to have Tickle Me Tuesdays as her first fundraiser of 2009, saying "You can't beat having a fun event for a good cause. This will be a really important year for the American Diabetes Association, and it means so much to start it off with an event that people will really enjoy." This show will be produced in the memory of Hill's grandmother, Margaret, who passed away from long-term effects of diabetes in 1998.
Headliner Alex House, based in Easton, is one of the Valley's most successful professional comics and has been seen on Last Comic Standing, The View and Good Morning America. This show will feature previous Tickle Me Tuesday headliner Pat House, the host of the Comedy Central Presents Live! Tour. Also scheduled to perform are some of the amateur comics who made their comedy debuts at TMT in 2008 and have fast become audience favorites, such as Randy Tonge (Breinigsville), Kate Lawrence (Bethlehem) and Steve Bost (Bethlehem). Robert Palos, originally from Hellertown but now residing in Chicago, where he is a regular in the club circuit, will be back in the homeland to perform.
The Allentown Brew Works is located at 812 Hamilton Street in Allentown's Renaissance Square. Advance tickets are not available for this show, but reservations can be made by calling the Brew Works at 610.433.7777. Free parking is available on all surrounding streets, including Hamilton, 8th and 9th, anytime after 6pm. There is also a free parking lot available off of 8th Street between Hamilton and Linden Streets; the entrance to the Brew W orks is less than 50 yards from that lot.
Please note: Tickle Me Tuesdays are normally held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month; the anniversary show was pushed back a week due to inauguration events being held at the Brew Works on the 20th.
Just in from Brew Works in Allentown, and Bethlehem
Hop'Solutely
11.5% ABV with 74 IBUs.
Stop, Hop and Roll
9%ABV brew with 80 IBUs.
Typical Midwest Mainstream Lagers
merely 4%ABV and only 11 IBU
DOUBLE TROUBLE!!!
There is a phenomenon happening the brewing industry that is well known to 'hopheads' (the moniker given to beer aficionados that like their beer strong and heavily flavored with hops). It is the fascination with just how 'big' your beer can be-- higher in alcohol and higher in IBUs (the scale for bitterness). It is a trend referred to as "Extreme Brewing". Extreme beers are now being created all across America as the renaissance of American Brewing continues to unfold, and both award winning Brew Works locations are releasing very different versions of an extreme style beer-Double IPA.
The history of 'big' beers can be traced back to Imperial stout, also known as "Russian Imperial Stout" or "Imperial Russian Stout," which is a strong dark beer that was originally brewed by Thrale's brewery in London, for export to the court of Catherine II of Russia. It was brewed with high alcohol content - nine or ten percent ABV (alcohol by volume), to withstand the long shipping route. It cannot be denied that the Russian court also enjoyed the higher alcohol content.
India Pale Ale, is an ale style that was originally brewed in England for British troops stationed in India in the 18th century. It was also brewed very strong to survive a voyage that could take as long as six months. It was also highly hopped to preserve the beer and disguise any spoilage. When the troops returned to Britain, they found the British ales were lacking the bold hop flavor they had become accustomed to, so India Pale Ales continued to be brewed to accommodate them. It should be noted that a similar history can be traced in the distilling industry (think London Gins vs. Bombay Gins).
In America, where we like everything bigger, extreme versions of beer have become very popular and brewers are experimenting with styles beyond stouts. The most admired of these carry the style name "Imperial IPA" or "Double IPA" (due to the nearly double amount of grain necessary to brew it-double the grain, double the sugar, double the alcohol content). Lehigh Valley hopheads will get to experience two distinct versions of Double IPAs with an east coast version brewed in Bethlehem, and a west coast version brewed in Allentown.
"West coast IPAs can be considered a style of its own, and tend to be dryer and lighter bodied than east coast IPAs. This allows for their hop bitterness to shine through. East coast style is fuller bodied and more balanced because the heavier body rounds out the aggressiveness of the hops," says Beau Baden, the multiple medal-winning Brewmaster of the Brew Works. "Our Allentown location took on the West Coast version with huge loads of hops added to create a monstrous hop flavor and aroma. With so many hops we needed an appropriate name--and there it was: 'Hop'Solutely!' Our Bethlehem location took on the East Coast version which tend to be maltier but with a solid bitterness that is well balanced. That one we call 'Stop, Hop and Roll'," he said with a chuckle.
Both versions will be available at both locations. Hop'Solutely is deep copper in color, brewed with Cascade, Chinook, Amarillo, Summit and Tomahawk Hops. It has a complex grapefruit hop aroma which is followed by a smooth malt flavor. Hop'Solutely comes in at a whopping 11.5% ABV with 74 IBUs. Stop, Hop and Roll Brewed with loads of Summit and Cascade hops, which lend a citrus aroma and hop bitterness to this 9%ABV brew with 80IBUs. In contrast, a typical mainstream American Lager has approximately 4% ABV and only 11 IBUs.
11.5% ABV with 74 IBUs.
Stop, Hop and Roll
9%ABV brew with 80 IBUs.
Typical Midwest Mainstream Lagers
merely 4%ABV and only 11 IBU
DOUBLE TROUBLE!!!
There is a phenomenon happening the brewing industry that is well known to 'hopheads' (the moniker given to beer aficionados that like their beer strong and heavily flavored with hops). It is the fascination with just how 'big' your beer can be-- higher in alcohol and higher in IBUs (the scale for bitterness). It is a trend referred to as "Extreme Brewing". Extreme beers are now being created all across America as the renaissance of American Brewing continues to unfold, and both award winning Brew Works locations are releasing very different versions of an extreme style beer-Double IPA.
The history of 'big' beers can be traced back to Imperial stout, also known as "Russian Imperial Stout" or "Imperial Russian Stout," which is a strong dark beer that was originally brewed by Thrale's brewery in London, for export to the court of Catherine II of Russia. It was brewed with high alcohol content - nine or ten percent ABV (alcohol by volume), to withstand the long shipping route. It cannot be denied that the Russian court also enjoyed the higher alcohol content.
India Pale Ale, is an ale style that was originally brewed in England for British troops stationed in India in the 18th century. It was also brewed very strong to survive a voyage that could take as long as six months. It was also highly hopped to preserve the beer and disguise any spoilage. When the troops returned to Britain, they found the British ales were lacking the bold hop flavor they had become accustomed to, so India Pale Ales continued to be brewed to accommodate them. It should be noted that a similar history can be traced in the distilling industry (think London Gins vs. Bombay Gins).
In America, where we like everything bigger, extreme versions of beer have become very popular and brewers are experimenting with styles beyond stouts. The most admired of these carry the style name "Imperial IPA" or "Double IPA" (due to the nearly double amount of grain necessary to brew it-double the grain, double the sugar, double the alcohol content). Lehigh Valley hopheads will get to experience two distinct versions of Double IPAs with an east coast version brewed in Bethlehem, and a west coast version brewed in Allentown.
"West coast IPAs can be considered a style of its own, and tend to be dryer and lighter bodied than east coast IPAs. This allows for their hop bitterness to shine through. East coast style is fuller bodied and more balanced because the heavier body rounds out the aggressiveness of the hops," says Beau Baden, the multiple medal-winning Brewmaster of the Brew Works. "Our Allentown location took on the West Coast version with huge loads of hops added to create a monstrous hop flavor and aroma. With so many hops we needed an appropriate name--and there it was: 'Hop'Solutely!' Our Bethlehem location took on the East Coast version which tend to be maltier but with a solid bitterness that is well balanced. That one we call 'Stop, Hop and Roll'," he said with a chuckle.
Both versions will be available at both locations. Hop'Solutely is deep copper in color, brewed with Cascade, Chinook, Amarillo, Summit and Tomahawk Hops. It has a complex grapefruit hop aroma which is followed by a smooth malt flavor. Hop'Solutely comes in at a whopping 11.5% ABV with 74 IBUs. Stop, Hop and Roll Brewed with loads of Summit and Cascade hops, which lend a citrus aroma and hop bitterness to this 9%ABV brew with 80IBUs. In contrast, a typical mainstream American Lager has approximately 4% ABV and only 11 IBUs.
Monday, January 12, 2009
Now this from Philadelphia brewing Company
PHILLY TAKES OVER EARTH
this Thursday, January 15th!
That's right...you heard it hear first
Philadelphia Brewing Co. is taking over Earth, Bread + Brewery*
There will be seven - yes seven - PBC beers on tap
including PhilaBuster, Phillyz Navidad and joe Porter
plus
PBC's Enabler - Chris Morris and Nancy Barton will be your guest bartenders
plus
much, much more!
The takover begins around 6ish
Earth, Bread + Brewery is located @ 7136 Germantown Ave.
in beautiful Mt. Airy
www.earthbreadbrewery.com
www.philadelphiabrewing.com
*the takeover is for one night and one night only
don't miss it
this Thursday, January 15th!
That's right...you heard it hear first
Philadelphia Brewing Co. is taking over Earth, Bread + Brewery*
There will be seven - yes seven - PBC beers on tap
including PhilaBuster, Phillyz Navidad and joe Porter
plus
PBC's Enabler - Chris Morris and Nancy Barton will be your guest bartenders
plus
much, much more!
The takover begins around 6ish
Earth, Bread + Brewery is located @ 7136 Germantown Ave.
in beautiful Mt. Airy
www.earthbreadbrewery.com
www.philadelphiabrewing.com
*the takeover is for one night and one night only
don't miss it
Penn Brewery Update
This just in:
I’m sure you’re all aware of the challenge that we are currently facing in terms of a home for the Penn Brewery.
We are currently in the process of scouting/obtaining a new location for the Brewery (restaurant and production). Hopefully in the very near future we will be able to announce our new home so that you can all join us in a sigh of relief and begin making plans for our grand opening.
Despite rumors and gossip, we have no intention of “closing” Penn Brewery, just moving. To paraphrase Mark Twain, “the rumors of (our) demise have been greatly exaggerated.” We appreciate your support and continued patronage, and rest assured that our primary goal is to maintain the quality and integrity of our product and company for years to come. There are several locations that are currently being scouted and with any luck we will be making a grand proclamation soon.
We are always willing and eager to hear suggestions (I’m sure it’s lovely, but your basement just isn’t a viable option),as well as complaints, comments, and well wishing from you, our friends in the Pittsburgh beer loving world.
Prosit,
Penn Brewery
I’m sure you’re all aware of the challenge that we are currently facing in terms of a home for the Penn Brewery.
We are currently in the process of scouting/obtaining a new location for the Brewery (restaurant and production). Hopefully in the very near future we will be able to announce our new home so that you can all join us in a sigh of relief and begin making plans for our grand opening.
Despite rumors and gossip, we have no intention of “closing” Penn Brewery, just moving. To paraphrase Mark Twain, “the rumors of (our) demise have been greatly exaggerated.” We appreciate your support and continued patronage, and rest assured that our primary goal is to maintain the quality and integrity of our product and company for years to come. There are several locations that are currently being scouted and with any luck we will be making a grand proclamation soon.
We are always willing and eager to hear suggestions (I’m sure it’s lovely, but your basement just isn’t a viable option),as well as complaints, comments, and well wishing from you, our friends in the Pittsburgh beer loving world.
Prosit,
Penn Brewery
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Legacy Brewing where are you?
Went into my favorite Beer Distributor today looking for a variety pack from Legacy Brewing Company and got a nasty surprise.
No Legacy beer to be had. Seems that economy is not being that kind to them. You can still buy it in and around Reading Pennsylvania. It is just those of us who live in the hinterlands that are left in the lurch.
Bummer.
No Legacy beer to be had. Seems that economy is not being that kind to them. You can still buy it in and around Reading Pennsylvania. It is just those of us who live in the hinterlands that are left in the lurch.
Bummer.
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