Philly - The Beer Thrillers https://thebeerthrillers.com Central PA beer enthusiasts and beer bloggers. Homebrewers, brewery workers, and all around beer lovers. Fri, 07 Feb 2025 21:41:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://i0.wp.com/thebeerthrillers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/cropped-The-Beer-Thrillers-December-2022-Logo.jpg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Philly - The Beer Thrillers https://thebeerthrillers.com 32 32 187558884 PHILLY BIERFEST 2025 – AWARD-WINNING BEER FESTIVAL HONORS PA’S GERMAN BREWING HERITAGE WITH EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS AND LIVE ENTERTAINMENT https://thebeerthrillers.com/2025/02/06/philly-bierfest-2025-award-winning-beer-festival-honors-pas-german-brewing-heritage-with-educational-seminars-and-live-entertainment/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=philly-bierfest-2025-award-winning-beer-festival-honors-pas-german-brewing-heritage-with-educational-seminars-and-live-entertainment Thu, 06 Feb 2025 21:19:03 +0000 https://thebeerthrillers.com/?p=15925 PHILLY BIERFEST 2025 – AWARD-WINNING BEER FESTIVAL HONORS PA’S GERMAN BREWING HERITAGE WITH EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS AND LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Recognized by USA Today’s Reader’s Choice Awards as one of the TOP 10 BEER FESTIVALS, the German Society of Pennsylvania will host their 12th annual, world-class beer tasting event: Philly Bierfest – Saturday, February 22 from 2:00pm to 5:30pm. As always, this spirited event is presented in partnership with two additional non-profit beneficiaries: the ferocious skaters of Philly Roller Derby and the Brewers of Pennsylvania, a trade association that advocates for PA brewers and beer lovers and aims to foster a healthy, ethical, and growth-focused beer industry in our state.
Tickets can be purchased at phillybierfest.org.

Philly Bierfest 2025

This year’s highly anticipated 12th Annual Philly Bierfest will feature six floors of fabulous activities across two historic buildings plus additional outdoor attractions in the German Society’s glorious gated garden. Attendees can look forward to:
  • Over 50 German-style beers from 25 Pennsylvania craft brewers in the PA Beer Hall – from lagers and weizens to kölsches and doppelbocks!
  • Over three dozen beers imported from Germany in the German Beer Hall and Ayinger Speakeasy, as well as a “NoLo Import Bar” featuring German zero proof and low alcohol beers.
  • The all-new Bitburger BRÜ Balcony (accessible for VIP and VIP plus ticket holders) on the mezzanine where they will be serving Bitburger Pilsner, German-inspired bites, and seating with great views of the stage!
  • GSP’s 2025 German Beer Ambassador Award which will honor renowned beer and whiskey writer, Lew Bryson, who will be partnering with Bierfest co-founder Marnie Old for enlightening VIP Plus guided tasting seminars at 12pm and 3pm dubbed “He Said PA, She Said Germany”
  • Delicious fermented offerings from members of the PA Cheese Guild and PA Cider Guild at Bierfest’s PA Cheese Cave and PA Cider Bar.
  • Pennsylvania-themed live entertainment in the PA Beer Hall, including Roller Derby Arm-Wrestling, Beer-Jello Masskrugstemmen,and Live Philbilly Music by TC Cole Riot.
  • German-themed live entertainments in the German Beer Hall, including the wildly popular Berlin-Style Beerlesque, Oompah-Funk by Polkadelphia and thigh-slapping UGH Schühplattler Folk Dancers, all emceed by sword-swallowing sideshow performer Reggie Bügmüncher.
  • Traditional Bavarian “Bierstacheln” – or caramelization of doppelbock beer with hot fire pokers – at our outdoor firepit, sponsored by Tröegs Brewing Co. and PA Beer Tours.
  • Brand-new attractions such as a “Best Legs in Lederhosen” contest and hair-raising activities like axe-throwing

Philadelphia German Bierfest 2025

Every year, Bierfest showcases Pennsylvania’s German brewing heritage and this state’s leadership in the brewing of (and appreciation of) German-style lager beers to encourage Pennsylvanians to take pride in our region’s centuries-long prowess in lager brewing.
“Locals may not realize that Pennsylvania brewers lead the nation in championing beer styles of German heritage, from refreshing pilsners to malty doppelbocks,” says Victory Brewing Company president Bill Covaleski, who served as founding president of the Brewers of Pennsylvania trade association and remains a board member. “Bierfest is a perfect showcase for what should be a point of pride for Philadelphia’s beer lovers.”
Even Pennsylvania’s smallest breweries and brewpubs tend to place greater emphasis on styles of German heritage than their competitors in other parts of the country, simply because of the depth and breadth of Germany’s cultural influence here. Many Philadelphians do not know that Pennsylvania is also home to the largest American-owned brewery in the USA – the Yuengling & Sons Brewery in Pottsville, which is known for their lagers.
Bierfest is decidedly European-influenced in its family-friendly and community-supporting vibe. To encourage local home brewers to try their hand at brewing the hard (German) way, Bierfest’s Home Sweet HomeBräu Taste-Off, sponsored by My Local Brew Works, will award the winning homebrewer an incredible opportunity to brew a commercial batch of their recipe in collaboration with the custom craft brewers of My Local Brew Works, to be served at Bierfest 2026! ‘Beer-Less’ tickets are available for designated drivers by contacting the German Society of PA.
Over two dozen Pennsylvania craft and legacy brewers will participate in Bierfest 2025, including Artifact Brewing [Hatboro], Attic Brewing Co. [Philadelphia], Broad Street Brewing Co. [Bristol], Brewery Techne / Bar Hygge [Philadelphia], Dock Street Brewing Co. [Philadelphia], Gunpowder Falls Brewing Co. [New Freedom], Iron Hill Brewery [Exton], Human Robot Brewery [Philadelphia], Lavery Brewing [Erie], Love City Brewing Co. [Philadelphia], Mainstay Independent Brewing Co. [Philadelphia], Michaux Brewing Co. [Philadelphia], My Local Brew Works [Philadelphia], Sly Fox Brewing Co. [Phoenixville], Susquehanna Brewing Co. [Pittston], Tired Hands Brewing Co. [Ardmore], Triple Bottom Brewing [Philadelphia], Tröegs Brewing Co. [Harrisburg], Two Locals Brewing Co. [Philadelphia], Victory Brewing Co. [Downingtown], Wallenpaupack Brewing Co. [Hawley], Wissahickon Brewing Co. [Philadelphia], Yards Brewing Co. [Philadelphia], ZeroDay Brewing Co. [Harrisburg], and more, plus the oldest and largest independent brewer in the USA, Yuengling & Sons Brewery [Pottsville].
Over two dozen German imported beers will also be poured, ranging from high-profile flagships to lesser-known artisanal products, including brews from Ayinger, Benediktiner, Bitburger, Erdinger, HofBräu, König Ludwig, Köstritzer, Krombacher, Paulaner, Radeberger, Schneider & Stiegl, Schöfferhofer, Tucher, Warsteiner and more, plus the oldest continuously operating brewery in the world, the Bavarian State Brewery at Weihenstephan. Bierfest will also host spaces dedicated to showcasing other local fermented foods and drinks such as the PA Cheese Cave hosted by members of the PA Cheese Guild, like Birchrun Hills Farm and a PA Cider Bar anchored PA cider makers like Ploughman and Stone & Key! Added last year, the popular “NoLo Bar” will return to this year’s Bierfest, featuring German-style no alcohol and low-alcohol beers, including Bitburger 0.0 and Stella Artois 0.0.
The German Society of Pennsylvania is a nonprofit organization founded in 1764, devoted to furthering the understanding of German and German-American contributions to the growth of American history and culture from the past to the present, and into the future. Executive vice-president Tony Michels is a Bierfest co-founder and also organizes Philadelphia’s German Heritage Festival.
Philly Roller Derby is a skater-owned and operated roller derby league and a proud member of the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA). Since their inception in 2005, this league of athletic women on wheels has brought roller derby back to Philadelphia.
Brewers of Pennsylvania is a non-profit trade advocacy organization whose mission is to responsibly serve the needs of Pennsylvania’s diverse beer-drinking audience and to empower the state’s brewers to join together to support and protect their common and individual interests.
Bierfest co-founder Marnie Old is a noted Philadelphia drinks author and one of the country’s top expert speakers on wine and beer who by day serves as “director of vinlightenment” for Boisset Collection. She is a wine columnist for the Philadelphia Inquirer and the author of many award-winning books, most notably He Said Beer, She Said Wine (DK 2008) and Wine: A Tasting Course (DK 2013).

A crowd at the Philly Bierfest

GENERAL EVENT INFORMATION:

Date:                Saturday, February 22, 2025
Location:          German Society of Pennsylvania  611 Spring Garden St. Philadelphia, PA  19123
Times:              Main Event – 2:00pm to 5:30pm
            Exclusive VIP ‘Early Access’ – 1pm to 2:00pm [VIP  & VIP Plus Ticketholders only]
Ticket Info:       Ticket link below or by phone at 215.627.2332
  • $59 General Admission – Main Event Only
  • $79 VIP – Early Access and Keepsake Mug
  • $99 VIP PLUS – 12pm Guided Tasting of 8 Beers Led by Marnie Old, Early Access and Keepsake Mug
  • $35 ‘Beer-Less’ Admission – For Non-Drinkers & Designated Drivers (contact the German Society to purchase)

A coupled dressed up at the Philly Bierfest

Recognized by USA Today’s Reader’s Choice Awards as one of the TOP 10 BEER FESTIVALS, the German Society of Pennsylvania will host their 12th annual, world-class beer tasting event: Philly Bierfest, held Saturday, February 22 from 2 pm to 5:30 pm.
This year’s highly anticipated 12th Annual Philly Bierfest will feature six floors of fabulous activities across two historic buildings plus additional outdoor attractions in the German Society’s glorious gated garden; with attractions spanning tastings of 75+ German and German-style Pennsylvania beers, educational seminars, axe-throwing, access to the PA Cheese and PA Cider Caves, and much more.
Plus — Bierfest’s Home Sweet HomeBräu Taste-Off, sponsored by My Local Brew Works, will award the winning homebrewer the opportunity to brew a commercial batch of their recipe in collaboration with the custom craft brewers of My Local Brew Works, to be served at Bierfest 2026!
As always, this spirited event is presented in partnership with two additional non-profit beneficiaries: the ferocious skaters of Philly Roller Derby and the Brewers of Pennsylvania, a trade association that advocates for PA brewers and beer lovers and aims to foster a healthy, ethical, and growth-focused beer industry in our state.
Tickets are available online NOW at phillybierfest.org.
(All photographs are courtesy of Philly Bierfest.)
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Human Robot Announces RoboMania Promo Battle https://thebeerthrillers.com/2024/04/03/human-robot-announces-robomania-promo-battle/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=human-robot-announces-robomania-promo-battle Thu, 04 Apr 2024 00:59:14 +0000 https://thebeerthrillers.com/?p=14726

Human Robot Announces RoboMania Promo Battle on April 5th

RoboMania at Human Robot

Human Robot Beer has announced on their Instagram, in celebration of WrestleMania XL (40) being in Philadelphia, that they are hosting “RoboMania” a ‘promo battle’. In partnership with The Full Pint, they will be hosting the event at Human Robot Beer on April 5th at 4PM.

The event organized and ran by The Full Pint will be held at the 5th Street Alleyway of Human Robot location.

The Announcement

To celebrate #wrestlemania40 in Philly (less than two weeks away), we will be holding ROBOMANIA PROMO BATTLE at the 5th Street Alleyway of Human Robot. Hang out with the good brothers and sisters of Human Robot and The Full Pint, come dressed in your best wrestling gear and get ready to cut your best promo. Event begins 4PM on Friday 4/5, whatcha gonna do???

The Full Pint / Human Robot Instagram

WrestleMania XL

WrestleMania XL (40) will be in Philadelphia on Saturday – April 7th, and Sunday – April 8th. Both nights it starts at 7PM and potential end-time is midnight. The events will take place at the Lincoln Financial Center. (The Linc.) Night One is being headlined by Roman Reigns and The Rock (The Bloodline) vs. Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins. Night Two is being main evented by Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes.

 

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We are also working on a project of creating printable and downloadable PDFs and resources to be able to check and keep track of all of the breweries you’ve been to. So stay tuned for that project once we are finished with the Brewery Maps of the US States.

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The Beer Thrillers are a blog that prides itself on writing beer reviews, brewery reviews, travelogues, news (especially local to the Central PA brewery scene), as well as covering other topics of our interests – such as hiking, literature and books, board games, and video games which we sometimes stream with our friends over at Knights of Nostalgia. We are currently listed as #7 on FeedSpot’s “Top 100 Beer Blogs” and #8 on FeedSpot’s “Top 40 Pennsylvania Blogs”. (As of January 2023.) Thank you for reading our site today, please subscribe, follow, and bookmark. Please reach out to us if you are interested in working together. If you would like to donate to the blog you can here: Donate to The Beer Thrillers. Thank you!

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If you would like to reach out to us for product reviews, beer reviews, press release writing, and other media – please contact us at thebeerthrillers@gmail.com. Thank you.

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Beerathon: 5K and Beerfest Coming to Philly https://thebeerthrillers.com/2024/03/24/beerathon-5k-and-beerfest-coming-to-philly/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=beerathon-5k-and-beerfest-coming-to-philly Sun, 24 Mar 2024 04:10:35 +0000 https://thebeerthrillers.com/?p=14675

Beerathon: 5K and Beerfest is Coming to Philly

Beerathon: 5K and Beerfest Coming to Philly

The first ever Beerathon 5K + Beer Fest – a one of a kind event focused on combining exercise and celebrating Pennsylvania based beer companies and beyond, is coming to Philly. Beerathon will take place Saturday, May 11 at The Navy Yard  in Philadelphia, PA and be composed of two parts: A 5k timed run and beer fest to follow.

Born out of training injuries that sidelined a group of friends from competing in the New York City marathon, they pivoted to something they were also good at: drinking beers. So, in 2011, in New York City, the Beerathon was born. A 26 bar, 26 beer adventure that captured the imaginations of beer lovers around the world. Now, over a decade of Beerathons around the country later, the newest challenge is born: Beers, Run, Ridiculous Fun, the Beerathon 5K + Beer Fest.

Beerathon kicks off with a totally doable 5K run (or walk) where participants will get that Runner’s High and earn a beer for each mile completed. After the race, patrons are invited to a ridiculously fun beer fest with an incredible list of curated beers, food trucks, live DJ and more on Marine Parade Grounds @ The Navy Yard.

Like beer more than running? Not ready to run or an old sports injury slowing you down? The Beerathon does not require any physical activity or participation in the 5K. Beer Fest Admission tickets are also available, separately. Choose your adventure: Beer Fest, 5K, or both! Beerathon is for everyone.

Tickets and the Event

Tickets, event details and additional information can be found at: www.runBeerathon.com/.

Registration for the Beerathon 5K includes:

● Earn a beer for every mile completed

● Victorious completion medal

● Food trucks at the finish line

● Hydration stations along the route

*Drinking beer not required. Attendees can also sign up for a regular 5K, and/or just join the post-race beer fest.

Tickets for the beer fest include:

● Unlimited craft beer tastings ALSO sample wine, seltzers, meads, and more!

● Live DJ

● Souvenir tasting glass

● Food trucks at the finish line

● A ridiculously fun day out on the lawn at The Navy Yard

Attendees can find their favorite brew from an array of exhibitors including: Swedesboro Brewing Co, Broad Street Brewing, New Ridge Brewing Co, Von C Brewing Co, BKB, Revolution Bees, Bellefonte, Gritty City Winery, FishTown Iced Tea, Triple Bottom Brewing, and more.

EVENT DETAILS:

WHAT: Beerathon: 5k and Beer Fest

WHEN: Saturday, May 11, 2024

WHERE: The Navy Yard | 4747 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

**Exhibitors subject to change without notice, depending on availability.

**Must be at least 21 to participate.

**Tickets to the beer fest are separate from admission to the Beerathon 5K. May be purchased independently or as a combo ticket to the 5K.

**Last call/last pour is 15 minutes prior to the end of the session.

 

Follow Beerathon on social media:

Website: https://www.runBeerathon.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runBeerathon

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RunBeerathon/

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As always, thank you everyone for reading! Leave your likes, comments, suggestions, questions, etc, in the comments section. Or use the Feedback – Contact Us – page, and we’ll get right back to you! You can also reach out to us at our direct e-mail address: thebeerthrillers@gmail.com

Thank you for visiting our blog. Please make sure to follow, bookmark, subscribe, and make sure to comment and leave feedback and like the blog posts you read. It will help us to better tailor the blog to you, the readers, likes and make this a better blog for everyone.

We are working on a massive project here at The Beer Thrillers. We are creating a map of all of the breweries across the United States. State by state we are adding maps of all of the different states with every brewery in each state. (We will eventually get to the US Territories, as well as the Canadian Provinces, and possibly more countries; as well as doing some fun maps like a map of all the breweries we’ve been to, and other fun maps.) You can find the brewery maps here:

We are also working on a project of creating printable and downloadable PDFs and resources to be able to check and keep track of all of the breweries you’ve been to. So stay tuned for that project once we are finished with the Brewery Maps of the US States.

You can check out our different directories here: Beer ReviewsHike ReviewsBook ReviewsBrewery News, Brewery OpeningsBrewer Interviews, and Travelogues.

Please be sure to follow us on our social media accounts – FacebookFacebook GroupTwitterInstagramYouTube, and Influence. As well as our brand new Tumblr page. Please be sure to also follow, like, subscribe to the blog here itself to keep updated. We love to hear from you guys, so be sure to leave a comment and let us know what you think!

You can now find us on our Discord Server here: The Beer Thrillers (Discord Server). We’ve also joined LinkTree to keep track of all of our social media pages, as well as hot new articles we’ve written.

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We have partnered with an affiliateship with Beer Drop.com. You can check out that partnership and receive great discounts, coupons, and more here: Beer Drop. Going here and logging in and ordering will help you receive your discounts and coupons as well as help support our page. Thank you for helping to support The Beer Thrillers and to help us maintain the site and blog and to keep it running.

The Beer Thrillers are a blog that prides itself on writing beer reviews, brewery reviews, travelogues, news (especially local to the Central PA brewery scene), as well as covering other topics of our interests – such as hiking, literature and books, board games, and video games which we sometimes stream with our friends over at Knights of Nostalgia. We are currently listed as #7 on FeedSpot’s “Top 100 Beer Blogs” and #8 on FeedSpot’s “Top 40 Pennsylvania Blogs”. (As of January 2023.) Thank you for reading our site today, please subscribe, follow, and bookmark. Please reach out to us if you are interested in working together. If you would like to donate to the blog you can here: Donate to The Beer Thrillers. Thank you!

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Our Town Brewery Taproom Set to Open https://thebeerthrillers.com/2024/02/01/our-town-brewery-taproom-set-to-open/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=our-town-brewery-taproom-set-to-open Thu, 01 Feb 2024 23:15:17 +0000 https://thebeerthrillers.com/?p=14303

Our Town Brewery Taproom in Philadelphia

Our Town Brewery Taproom in Philadelphia Set to Open

Our Town Brewery’s new taproom is Philadelphia is set to have their soft opening this weekend – Saturday and Sunday, the 3rd and 4th of February, 2024. They took to their social media today to make the announcement of their upcoming soft opening:

‼️ Our Philly Taproom at 1519 Ridge Avenue is finally ready for ya! Soft opening this Saturday and Sunday from 2pm-8pm ‼️
Hop over to IG to follow @ourtowntaproomphilly for more updates. It’s been a long road and we can’t wait to open the doors on Saturday!
Our Town Brewery – Facebook Post

In April of 2023 we broke the news here on the blog of their opening in Philadelphia – Our Town Brewery Expanding to Philadelphia, and in less than a year they are ready for their opening. First with the soft opening this weekend – February 3rd and 4th 2024; followed by their Grand Opening on Friday February 8th, 2024.

Currently Our Town Brewery is located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. This additional taproom will be located at 1519 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia.

Our Town Brewery’s New Taproom

Inside Our Town Brewery’s New Taproom

The new location at 1519 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia will be a taproom only, meaning they won’t be producing any beer at this location. Their production will still be at the original location and brewery in Lancaster, PA. Our Town Brewery’s location will have a square footprint of 1,700 but the taproom will be 1,100 square feet. The bar – central to the location (directly upfront) will be 16 feet long (and able to seat 8), and then there will be tables dispersed throughout the taproom. The estimated seating will be 40 – 45 people. The bar itself will consist of 16 taps, including two beloved Lukr taps. They will serve outside cider and cocktails as well, befitting a PA Brewery’s License.

There is a front sidewalk and a 600 foot backyard – beer garden. These two areas will be able to seat an additional 20 people (estimated). Currently nearby is a dog park, and they will see if there is a way to be able to take their beer over to the dog park for those who wish to bring their furry friends out for a drink.

More Information About Our Town Brewery

The following comes from Untappd. Our Town Brewery is listed as a brew pub located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. They have 137 unique beers and just a few shy of 22,500 ratings, with a global average rating of 3.85 (as of 2.1.24). Their Untappd description reads: “Fresh & thoughtful beers since 2020.”

For more information on Our Town Brewery, check out their social media platforms:

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As always, thank you everyone for reading! Leave your likes, comments, suggestions, questions, etc, in the comments section. Or use the Feedback – Contact Us – page, and we’ll get right back to you! You can also reach out to us at our direct e-mail address: thebeerthrillers@gmail.com

Thank you for visiting our blog. Please make sure to follow, bookmark, subscribe, and make sure to comment and leave feedback and like the blog posts you read. It will help us to better tailor the blog to you, the readers, likes and make this a better blog for everyone.

We are working on a massive project here at The Beer Thrillers. We are creating a map of all of the breweries across the United States. State by state we are adding maps of all of the different states with every brewery in each state. (We will eventually get to the US Territories, as well as the Canadian Provinces, and possibly more countries; as well as doing some fun maps like a map of all the breweries we’ve been to, and other fun maps.) You can find the brewery maps here:

We are also working on a project of creating printable and downloadable PDFs and resources to be able to check and keep track of all of the breweries you’ve been to. So stay tuned for that project once we are finished with the Brewery Maps of the US States.

You can check out our different directories here: Beer ReviewsHike ReviewsBook ReviewsBrewery News, B. KlBrewery OpeningsBrewer Interviews, and Travelogues.

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The Beer Thrillers are a blog that prides itself on writing beer reviews, brewery reviews, travelogues, news (especially local to the Central PA brewery scene), as well as covering other topics of our interests – such as hiking, literature and books, board games, and video games which we sometimes stream with our friends over at Knights of Nostalgia. We are currently listed as #7 on FeedSpot’s “Top 100 Beer Blogs” and #8 on FeedSpot’s “Top 40 Pennsylvania Blogs”. (As of January 2023.) Thank you for reading our site today, please subscribe, follow, and bookmark. Please reach out to us if you are interested in working together. If you would like to donate to the blog you can here: Donate to The Beer Thrillers. Thank you!

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Wissahickon Brewing Company to Add Second Taproom https://thebeerthrillers.com/2024/01/18/wissahickon-brewing-company-to-add-second-taproom/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wissahickon-brewing-company-to-add-second-taproom Thu, 18 Jan 2024 18:02:23 +0000 https://thebeerthrillers.com/?p=13607 Wissahickon Brewing Company is Adding a Second Taproom

As their Facebook (and other social media) post says – the big news is out! Wissahickon Brewing Company is adding a second taproom. The second taproom will be located at N American Street in Olde Kensington.

This is indeed big news. Adding a second location is always a big moment for any brewery, so we wish them nothing but the greatest success in their (second) endeavor.

Their Announcement on social media reads:

Word’s Out!

We’re thrilled to announce our second taproom on N American Street in Olde Kensington! Philly has always been home and we’re excited to stay that way ❤️

Our dreams become reality because of your unwavering support and the hard work of our Wiss fam, and we promise to deliver something truly special here in Olde Kensington 📍

For now, we’ve got our work cut out for us. Stay tuned for details & updates as they come 🛠️🍺👀

Wissahickon Brewing Company is in Olde Kensington. – Facebook Post

We will keep you updated as we get more information coming from them and their social media pages. We will let everyone know when a grand opening is set.

Wissahickon Brewing Company

The following comes via Untappd.

Wissahickon Brewing Company is a microbrewery from Philadelphia, PA. They have 148 unique beers and over 38,000 ratings, with a global average rating of 3.74 (as of 1.18.24). Their Untappd description reads: “Award-winning family owned & operated craft brewery & taproom & beer garden in the East Falls neighborhood of Philadelphia. Family & pet friendly!”

You can find them on the following social media pages:

Brewery News

Interested in finding out about many other brewery openings, new locations, closings, movings, and in general brewery news? You can check out our links below:

 

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We are working on a massive project here at The Beer Thrillers. We are creating a map of all of the breweries across the United States. State by state we are adding maps of all of the different states with every brewery in each state. (We will eventually get to the US Territories, as well as the Canadian Provinces, and possibly more countries; as well as doing some fun maps like a map of all the breweries we’ve been to, and other fun maps.) You can find the brewery maps here:

We are also working on a project of creating printable and downloadable PDFs and resources to be able to check and keep track of all of the breweries you’ve been to. So stay tuned for that project once we are finished with the Brewery Maps of the US States.

You can check out our different directories here: Beer ReviewsHike ReviewsBook ReviewsBrewery News, Brewery OpeningsBrewer Interviews, and Travelogues.

Please be sure to follow us on our social media accounts – FacebookFacebook GroupTwitterInstagramYouTube, and Influence. As well as our brand new Tumblr page. Please be sure to also follow, like, subscribe to the blog here itself to keep updated. We love to hear from you guys, so be sure to leave a comment and let us know what you think!

You can now find us on our Discord Server here: The Beer Thrillers (Discord Server). We’ve also joined LinkTree to keep track of all of our social media pages, as well as hot new articles we’ve written.

The Beer Thrillers on LinkTree can be found here: The Beer Thrillers LinkTree.

We have partnered with an affiliateship with Beer Drop.com. You can check out that partnership and receive great discounts, coupons, and more here: Beer Drop. Going here and logging in and ordering will help you receive your discounts and coupons as well as help support our page. Thank you for helping to support The Beer Thrillers and to help us maintain the site and blog and to keep it running.

The Beer Thrillers are a blog that prides itself on writing beer reviews, brewery reviews, travelogues, news (especially local to the Central PA brewery scene), as well as covering other topics of our interests – such as hiking, literature and books, board games, and video games which we sometimes stream with our friends over at Knights of Nostalgia. We are currently listed as #7 on FeedSpot’s “Top 100 Beer Blogs” and #8 on FeedSpot’s “Top 40 Pennsylvania Blogs”. (As of January 2023.) Thank you for reading our site today, please subscribe, follow, and bookmark. Please reach out to us if you are interested in working together. If you would like to donate to the blog you can here: Donate to The Beer Thrillers. Thank you!

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If you would like to reach out to us for product reviews, beer reviews, press release writing, and other media – please contact us at thebeerthrillers@gmail.com. Thank you.

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Beer Review: Koffee Kake Ale (Victory Brewing) https://thebeerthrillers.com/2024/01/17/beer-review-koffee-kake-ale-victory-brewing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=beer-review-koffee-kake-ale-victory-brewing Wed, 17 Jan 2024 16:45:37 +0000 https://thebeerthrillers.com/?p=13584 All the Hype

All aboard the hype train! Choo Choo! C’mon everyone, get on board! So does this live up to the hype? Is it just a novelty beer? Should it be made again? Is it TASTY? Does it taste like coffee cake (or “koffee kake”)? So many questions! Hold on, we’ll get to all of them, settle down! I suggest you grab a beer, relax, and enjoy the review.

I first reported about Victory Brewing and TastyKake setting this up, collaborating, and announcing that it would be upcoming back in October 2023 – Victory Brewing Company and Tastykake Company Team Up for Koffee Kake Ale (October 5th, 2023) – and then, before its actual released, we discussed the upcoming special release at the brewery and its distribution here – Victory Brewing and Tastykake Collab Koffee Kake Ale to be Released on December 22nd.

Immediately the response was pretty overwhelming – “OMG” “whens it coming out” “how can we get it” “that looks amazing” “the Philly in me wants it so bad”, etc. I know Josh of MasterMindX Studios was jonesing for it.

So let’s dive into this and see if it lives up to the hype, shall we?

Beer Review

Beer: Koffee Kake Ale
Brewery: Victory Brewing Company
In Collaboration With: TastyKake
Style: Blonde Ale
ABV: 6%
IBU: 35
Untappd Description: This very tasty collaboration between Victory Brewing Company and Tastykake takes the delicious flavors of Tastykake’s Koffee Kake into a sweet ale with notes of pound cake & cinnamon

 

First, a quick recap of the beer: the Koffee Kake Ale by Victory Brewing Company is a unique collaboration with Tastykake, inspired by the flavors of Tastykake’s Koffee Kake Cupcakes. This blonde ale has a 6% ABV and 35 IBU. The beer has received mixed reviews, with some praising its distinct coffee flavor and its ability to provide a different beer-drinking experience. However, others have noted a bitter or less expected flavor.

Color and Appearance

The Koffee Kake Ale’s golden hue, typical of a blonde ale, and its moderate white head presented an alluring appearance in the glass, setting the stage for the unique flavor journey that was to follow. As I explored this brew further, I couldn’t help but reflect on the diverse range of opinions it has garnered. Some have lauded its distinct coffee-infused taste, while others have found its flavor profile to be unexpected or slightly bitter. This dichotomy of reactions only added to the intrigue of this unconventional ale.

Aroma

The aroma of the Koffee Kake Ale is reminiscent of coffee and cinnamon, providing a sensory prelude to its distinctive flavor profile. This smells like cracking open a bag of Tastykake Koffee Kakes, it is on point, and absolutely nails what it says it is. One of the worst things about some beers is when the label and the smell don’t match up, one tells you they get notes of X and Y, but you smell Z. Thats certainly not the issue here.

Taste

Upon savoring the Koffee Kake Ale, one encounters a blend of flavors that includes prominent notes of coffee, subtle hints of maple, and a touch of sweetness. This unique combination offers a truly distinctive and unconventional drinking experience. This is a type of beer that is going to get a lot of interest and different thoughts, reviews, and comments from people. A lot of people I talked to wished this was a stout rather than a blonde ale to begin with; but personally I think this works well as a blonde ale. Some have lauded its distinct coffee-infused taste, while others have found its flavor profile to be unexpected or slightly bitter. This dichotomy of reactions only added to the intrigue of this unconventional ale. The reviews have a bit mixed to say the least, some finding it surprisingly tasty, while others have mentioned that it brings a different flavor profile than expected. Personally I enjoyed it. It makes for a nice, one off beer. I couldn’t sit and drink the six pack of it all at once, but as a novelty, every once and a while beer, its fun and tasty. You get the notes of cinnamon, coffee, its sweet but not too cloying, its generally a well rounded beer all things considered. Josh (of MasterMindX Studios) who isn’t a big beer person, went out and got it and said he ‘enjoyed it’, that it ‘lived up to its name’ but that he could tell its a ‘gimmicky beer, and a novelty beer, but its not bad’. I think that is probably going to be the summation of this beer for most people.

My Untappd Rating: ***.75
Global Untappd Rating: 3.61 (as of 1.17.24)

 

In conclusion, the Koffee Kake Ale by Victory Brewing Company is a beer that defies convention and offers a truly distinctive flavor experience. Its collaboration with Tastykake and the unconventional taste make it an intriguing option for beer enthusiasts looking to explore new and unique offerings. Whether you find yourself captivated by its coffee-infused notes or intrigued by its unexpected flavor profile, this ale is undoubtedly one that warrants consideration for those seeking a new, different, unique beer. All in all, its at least worth a shot. The six pack of this at West Connection Beer Vault was 14.99$, so its not an unreasonable price by any means.

 

Other Notable Collaborations

Looking for other Craft Brewery and Corporate World Team – Ups? Then check these out:

Some Articles About Victory Brewing Company

More Information on Victory Brewing Company

The following comes from Untappd. Victory Brewing Company is a regional brewery from Downingtown PA. They have 911 unique beers, and over 2.8 Million reviews, with a global average rating of 3.67 (as of 1.17.24). Their Untappd description reads: Co-founders Bill Covaleski and Ron Barchet The story of Victory Brewing Company starts on a school bus in 1973 when fifth-graders Ron Barchet and Bill Covaleski stepped aboard, on their way to a new school. The two became fast friends and remained so, even as they grew up and went to college on opposite coasts. Just months out of college, Bill’s appreciation of good beer and access to his father’s home brewing equipment inspired him to explore the hobby. That same year (1985), Bill gave Ron a home brewing kit as a Christmas gift. With that, both Bill and Ron developed their love of the craft, and a friendly rivalry grew between the two. The good-natured competition pushed Bill and Ron to become accomplished.

They have the following social media pages:

Tastykake – Koffee Kakes

Looking for more information about Tastykake and Koffee Kakes? Check out this link here:

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We are also working on a project of creating printable and downloadable PDFs and resources to be able to check and keep track of all of the breweries you’ve been to. So stay tuned for that project once we are finished with the Brewery Maps of the US States.

You can check out our different directories here: Beer ReviewsHike ReviewsBook ReviewsBrewery News, Brewery OpeningsBrewer Interviews, and Travelogues.

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Brewery ARS Named in The 30 Best Breweries In The Country Right Now List https://thebeerthrillers.com/2023/12/06/brewery-ars-named-in-the-30-best-breweries-in-the-country-right-now-list/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=brewery-ars-named-in-the-30-best-breweries-in-the-country-right-now-list Wed, 06 Dec 2023 17:48:38 +0000 https://thebeerthrillers.com/?p=13357
Brewery ARS

VinePair’s “The 30 Best Breweries In The Country Right Now” names Brewery ARS

VinePair, the popular beer, wine, alcoholic beverages, and liquor website, recently released a list of “The 30 Best Breweries In The Country Right Now”.

VinePair “surveyed beer bar professionals about the beer producers hitting right now. They consulted owners, beverage directors, and buyers from some of the country’s top beer pubs.” And they used this information to help determine and make the List of 30 Best Breweries in the Country Right Now.

Brewery ARS has two locations, both are in the greater Philadelphia area.

Good beer is pretty ubiquitous these days. To differentiate between the quality of the liquid can at times require more consideration for nuance than a pint should warrant. Deciding if you like a beer shouldn’t require any thought really. You like it or you don’t. Get a second or switch it up. When thinking about our ‘favorite’ current brewery, Cassie Cameron (our beer buyer) and myself immediately zoomed in close to home here in Philly. Provincial pride may have helped narrow our focus but the old cliched story about relationships and knowing who is behind your beer is more impactful today than it’s ever been.

VinePair: The 30 Best Breweries In The Country Right Now

Brewery ARS is high on a lot of people’s lists, VinePair isn’t the only one. If you go onto Reddit, or Quora, or Facebook and ask “Top Breweries in Philly” you are going to get Brewery ARS as an answer.

Brewery ARS is a brewery here in South Philly whose beer, especially their Wayne’s Pale Ale, could land on the top of any list of favorites, even if liquid was the only determining factor. Add in the fact that ego isn’t an adjunct in their process and that pretension is nowhere to be found in the brewery and you have a special recipe. The brewery is in a real-deal neighborhood and it fits right in. Only good people can make truly good beer. The people at ARS make truly good beer.

Evan Clancy, co-owner, Fountain Porter, Philadelphia

Some Other Articles to Check Out

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We are working on a massive project here at The Beer Thrillers. We are creating a map of all of the breweries across the United States. State by state we are adding maps of all of the different states with every brewery in each state. (We will eventually get to the US Territories, as well as the Canadian Provinces, and possibly more countries; as well as doing some fun maps like a map of all the breweries we’ve been to, and other fun maps.) You can find the brewery maps here:

We are also working on a project of creating printable and downloadable PDFs and resources to be able to check and keep track of all of the breweries you’ve been to. So stay tuned for that project once we are finished with the Brewery Maps of the US States.

You can check out our different directories here: Beer ReviewsHike ReviewsBook ReviewsBrewery News, Brewery OpeningsBrewer Interviews, and Travelogues.

Please be sure to follow us on our social media accounts – FacebookFacebook GroupTwitterInstagramYouTube, and Influence. As well as our brand new Tumblr page. Please be sure to also follow, like, subscribe to the blog here itself to keep updated. We love to hear from you guys, so be sure to leave a comment and let us know what you think!

You can now find us on our Discord Server here: The Beer Thrillers (Discord Server). We’ve also joined LinkTree to keep track of all of our social media pages, as well as hot new articles we’ve written.

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We have partnered with an affiliateship with Beer Drop.com. You can check out that partnership and receive great discounts, coupons, and more here: Beer Drop. Going here and logging in and ordering will help you receive your discounts and coupons as well as help support our page. Thank you for helping to support The Beer Thrillers and to help us maintain the site and blog and to keep it running.

The Beer Thrillers are a blog that prides itself on writing beer reviews, brewery reviews, travelogues, news (especially local to the Central PA brewery scene), as well as covering other topics of our interests – such as hiking, literature and books, board games, and video games which we sometimes stream with our friends over at Knights of Nostalgia. We are currently listed as #7 on FeedSpot’s “Top 100 Beer Blogs” and #8 on FeedSpot’s “Top 40 Pennsylvania Blogs”. (As of January 2023.) Thank you for reading our site today, please subscribe, follow, and bookmark. Please reach out to us if you are interested in working together. If you would like to donate to the blog you can here: Donate to The Beer Thrillers. Thank you!

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Keystone State Of Mind – New Trail Brewing Company and Other Half Brewing Company’s Newest Collaboration https://thebeerthrillers.com/2023/10/25/keystone-state-of-mind-new-trail-brewing-company-and-other-half-brewing-companys-newest-collaboration/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=keystone-state-of-mind-new-trail-brewing-company-and-other-half-brewing-companys-newest-collaboration Wed, 25 Oct 2023 14:19:58 +0000 https://thebeerthrillers.com/?p=12825
Keystone State of Mind – A Collaboration Between New Trail Brewing Company and Other Half Brewing Company (photos courtesy of New Trail Brewing Company and Other Half Brewing Company’s Facebook)

A (Keystone) State of Mind

In a bit of a twist of the Billy Joel Song – “New York State of Mind” – New Trail Brewing Company and Other Half Brewing Company are releasing their newest collaboration together – Keystone State of Mind.

They previously worked together on “Pennsylvania Nights”; a wonderful and fantastic New England Hazy IPA.

And here they are – back at it together – releasing another New England Hazy IPA collaboration: Keystone State of Mind.

Keystone State of Mind

Keystone State of Mind is a collaboration between New Trail Brewing Company and Other Half Brewing Company. Other Half is one of the preeminent New England Hazy IPA makers on the East Coast; and New Trail is one of the haziest IPA makers in Pennsylvania. Other Half recently moved into PA adding another brewery to their collection.

So it seems like a perfect fit for the two of them to collaborate on making (another) New England Hazy IPA.

Keystone State of Mind clocks in at 8.7% ABV, is considered a Double New England Hazy IPA, and has no IBU listed. The malt bill is Pilsner, Oats, and White Wheat – which gives it that typical, perfect, soft, cloud like hazy mouthfeel. Each can is overflowing with hops – Motueka, Simcoe, Nectaron, and Nelson Sauvin; so a total hop bomb. This gives it notes of gummy peach rings, Pinot aromatics, and dank tropicals.

The beer is already available throughout the states, with some beer distributors already having it on their shelves (and not for long if its anything like the Pennsylvania Nights release). You can also find it at New Trail’s Brewery location in both 16 oz cans and on draft. Other Half’s Philadelphia location also has it in cans and on draft. The release should follow the New Trail distribution pattern and footprint, not Other Half’s. Other Half’s non-Pennsylvania locations will not have it available.

Keystone State of Mind (Other Half and New Trail collaboration) (photo courtesy of New Trail Brewing Company’s Facebook)

Billy Joel’s “Keystone State of Mind”

(Lyrics edited)

Some folks like to get away
Take a holiday from the neighbourhood
Hop a flight to Miami Beach
Or to Hollywood
But I’m taking a Greyhound
On the Delaware River Line
I’m in a Keystone state of mind

I’ve seen all the movie stars
In their fancy cars and their limousines
Been high in the Rockies under the evergreens
But I know what I’m needing
And I don’t want to waste more time
I’m in a Keystone state of mind

It was so easy living day by day
Out of touch with the rhythm and blues
But now I need a little give and take
The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Patriot News,

It comes down to reality
And it’s fine with me ’cause I’ve let it slide
Don’t care if it’s Chinatown or up on Riverside
I don’t have any reasons
I’ve left them all behind
I’m in a Keystone state of mind

It was so easy living day by day
Out of touch with the rhythm and blues
But now I need a little give and take
The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Patriot News

It comes down to reality
And it’s fine with me ’cause I’ve let it slide
Don’t care if it’s Chinatown or up on Riverside
I don’t have any reasons
I’ve left them all behind
I’m in a Keystone state of mind

I’m just taking a Greyhound on the Delaware River Line
‘Cause I’m in a Keystone state of mind

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Mystery Phillies fan buys rounds of beer for people in Section 103 https://thebeerthrillers.com/2023/10/05/mystery-phillies-fan-buys-rounds-of-beer-for-people-in-section-103/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mystery-phillies-fan-buys-rounds-of-beer-for-people-in-section-103 Fri, 06 Oct 2023 02:48:38 +0000 https://thebeerthrillers.com/?p=14802

Mystery Phillies fan buys two rounds of beer for people in Section 103

Mystery Phillies fan buys rounds of beer for people in Section 103

Philadelphia Phillies fans had even more to celebrate after their win on Wednesday night when everyone in Section 103 was treated not once, but twice to free drinks, courtesy of an anonymous benefactor.

The generous act has left many wondering about the identity of this mysterious fan.

Reginald Duval Saint, a beer vendor at Citizens Bank Park who has a personal goal of serving beer in every MLB stadium, shared his encounter with the kind stranger. “He recognized me from an Eagles game where he had bought beer from me before. At this game, he just said, ‘I’m in Section 103, I want everyone to have a beer,'” recounted Duval Saint.

According to Duval Saint, the drinks on offer that night ranged from $12 for beer to $16 for canned cocktails. Despite the desire to remain anonymous, the buyer’s generosity sparked curiosity and gratitude among those in the section.

Ashley Phillips, who was sitting in Section 103, described the confusion and surprise amongst the crowd. “At first, everyone was unsure whether to even accept the beer. Then, when the guy came down my row, I recognized him and thanked him without making a fuss,” she said.

When asked if such generosity was typical for him, Phillips responded, “He’s always been incredibly nice, comes from a great family, and he really doesn’t want the credit, which is quite rare.”

With 352 seats in Section 103 and drinks costing between $12 and $16, the anonymous fan spent over $4,400 per round, totaling approximately $9,000 for both rounds of free drinks, making it a night to remember for those Phillies fans.

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Our Town Brewery Expanding to Philadelphia https://thebeerthrillers.com/2023/04/25/our-town-brewery-expanding-to-philadelphia/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=our-town-brewery-expanding-to-philadelphia Tue, 25 Apr 2023 14:21:22 +0000 https://thebeerthrillers.com/?p=11127 Our Town Brewery is Expanding into Philly

Today on social media (Facebook, Instagram, etc.) Our Town Brewery out of Lancaster Pennsylvania, announced that they are expanding into Philadelphia, adding a second tap room.

They are moving into 1519 Ridge Avenue Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Our Town Brewery’s announcement on social media:

BIG NEWS! We are opening a taproom in Philadelphia! 1519 Ridge Avenue will be our Philly home.

Patz and I have always loved Philly, have lots of family here and he spent half a decade living in South Philly. We began looking for some taproom space about 6 months ago and found this gem. We’ll have roughly 40 seats inside and another 30-40 out back in our beer garden. Stay tuned for updates and more details! We are very excited to a part of the Philly beer scene and can’t wait to pour y’all a pint!

#ourtownbrewery#phillybeerscene#phillybreweries#breweriesinpa#drinklocal#ourtowntaproom#philadelphia#pouredinpa#lancasterbreweries

Our Town Brewery – Facebook Post

From the Lancaster Brewer’s Guild page:

Our Town Brewery was founded with a simple mission, serve the best tasting beer, with fresh, thoughtful food to compliment it. All in a setting that is dynamic yet comforting.

Rob Tarves and Rob Patz began dreaming up their vision for Our Town Brewery while homebrewing during college at Penn State. They went on to get jobs together at Otto’s Pub & Brewery, the local brewpub in State College, to begin researching the industry. Their time at multiple breweries over the years has driven home the theme that breweries are huge parts of the communities that they operate in. Tarves and Patz have a vision for using fresh, innovative beer and a thoughtful food program to further connect people in Lancaster. A decade later, they are ready to pour you a pint.

Lancaster County Brewer’s Guild – Our Town Brewery

The brewery opened in 2020, amidst all of the chaos that was the COVID – 19 / coronavirus pandemic.

Their current brewery is located at 252 N. Prince St., Lancaster, PA, 17603.

Google Map Directions from Our Town Brewery in Lancaster to their new tap room in Philly

According to Google Maps it will take about an hour and a half to get from their current brewery in Lancaster to their future tap room in Philadelphia.

This is a big step and big news for the brewery. Good luck to them and can’t wait to check out their second location! (Their first one is already fantastic, and well worth a visit if you have a chance.)

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The following comes from Untappd. Our Town Brewery is listed as a brew pub located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. They have 114 unique beers and just a few shy of 19,000 ratings, with a global average rating of 3.85 (as of 4.25.23).

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This is such great news for Our Town Brewery. I’ve been there twice, and enjoyed both times. Excellent beer, great food, wonderful staff, all in all, a great environment, and a pleasurable visit both times.

Highly recommend them.

Always enjoy writing about brewery openings and brewery expansions, especially compared to brewery closings. Human Robot also recently expanded adding another tap room as well. (Human Robot Expands into the Schuylkill.)

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