This past Saturday, Mrs. G-LO, our two boys, and I headed into Philly for the 2013 Vendy Awards. The event, which was held at Penn Treaty Park, featured some of Philadelphia’s best “Sweet” and “Savory” street vendors competing for the following four awards: the Vendy Cup, the People’s […]
A while back, I was in Lancaster, Pa and picked up a Lancaster Brewing Sample pack. This post contains a review of three of those beers: Amish Four Grain Pale Ale, Hop Hog IPA and Strawberry Wheat. Lancaster County has a rich brewing history that dates back to […]
Calling All Flower Children: Feel Groovy During The National Constitution Center’s Retro-Rama Party Party includes exclusive access to The 1968 Exhibit before it opens to the public Philadelphia, PA (May 20, 2013) – Dig deep into the closet for those bell bottom jeans, suede vests, and psychedelic tie-dye […]
Friday, May 31st marked the official start of Philly Beer Week 2013. Prior to the official Opening Tap of this year’s Philly Beer Week, there was a Hammer Of Glory (HOG) Relay which kicked off at Northeast Philly’s Hop Angel Brauhaus at 9:30AM and ended at the Independence […]
This wee dram of Pig’s Nose Blended Scotch Whisky is Leftover Dram #2 from the Master of Malt 2012 Whisky Advent Calendar that Limpd bought for his Pappy this past Christmas. Leftover Dram #1 was the Old Pulteney 21 that I reviewed at the end of April. Pig’s Nose […]
I wish I had a long and interesting story about the acquisition of this solitary can of 21st Amendment’s Lower De Boom Barleywine, but the truth is that there isn’t one. This solitary can of beer was courtesy of our good friend The Alemonger. He brought it over […]
Philly Beer Week has officially begun! In addition to the Philly Beer Week app for your iOS and Android equipped smartphone, our friends at Philly Tap Finder will be keeping track of all the taps around the Greater Philadelphia area so that you can easily find that special […]
I found myself in Kansas City recently for work. At the Residence Inn, they offer a complementary dinner Monday through Wednesday with your choice of beer or wine. While I might miss my family, I do try to make the most of my trip. So, I found myself […]
You don’t have to be a whisky geek to know that Rye whiskey has become wildly popular over the past few years. If you don’t believe me, below are links to several articles that have appeared in print and on the interwebz: The Wall Street Journal wrote about […]
Well, another Beer Friday has rolled around and I find myself at PJ Whelihan’s in Blue Bell. Always an enjoyable lunch, but this one was made even better by the table on the patio and the Lagunitas on tap. I have had a number of Lagunitas’ offerings in […]