In May, I wrote about the IPA Block Party hosted by Hawthornes Cafe at the intersection of 11th and Fitzwater Streets in South Philly. The event was a rousing success with people in great spirits drinking an array of fantastically hoppy brews.
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Crime & Punishment Brings the Brewing Back to Brewerytown
Nestled in Philadelphia’s aptly-named Brewerytown neighborhood, Crime & Punishment recently opened their doors and taps to the public. Inspired by Russian literature, the food and beer menu infuse Eastern Europe culture with Philadelphia style.
Taproom on 19th Welcomes Florida to Philly
The Taproom on 19th sits in South Philadelphia at the intersection of 19th and Ritner Streets. On an average night they boast an impressive beer list featuring Yards, Longtrail, Victory, and more, but for the last Saturday of Philly Beer Week ...
Philly Beer Week Opening Tap
Philly Beer Week 2015 kicked off Friday night, May 29th, as the Hammer of Glory was paraded in by the A-Team after a long journey with several stops along the way. Once carted into the 23rd Street Armory on the western edge of Rittenhouse, the ...
Hawthornes IPA Block Party Whets Appetites for Philly Beer Week
On a sunny and hot day in South Philly, the masses gathered for the 6th annual IPA Block Party at Hawthornes Cafe. Directly across from Bella Vista Beer Distributors, one of the city's most respected distributors, Hawthornes is known for its ...
Yuengling Displaces Boston Beer in Top Spot on Brewers’ Association Top 50
The Brewers Association has released the top 50 craft breweries of 2014, based on sales volume. To be considered a craft brewery, several criteria must be met: annual production below 6 million barrels, and, until recently, produce beers that are ...
Dogfish Head to Debut Scrapple “Beer for Breakfast”
To those from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, or even Delaware, scrapple is a staple of the finest breakfasts. Showing how much they agree, Dogfish Head is releasing its Beer for Breakfast, which was brewed with 25 pounds of the mystery meat.
We Are Worthy: Stone Brewing Picks East Coast Location
After months of highly-publicized searching and negotiations, Stone Brewing Co. has announced the site of their east coast operation.
The “Futures” of Beer
While most bands celebrate album anniversaries with remastered versions, Jimmy Eat World have another idea.
A Few of My Favorite Things: Bacon and Brew HaHa at Appalachian Brewing
On a hot Sunday afternoon in Harrisburg, the cool beers were slinging with a happy side of the best thing possible...bacon. At Appalachian Brewing Company's Bacon and Brew HaHa, several breweries and homebrewers met on site with various foodies ...
