http://www.backyardalehouse.com/whats-happening
The schedule is out for the 3rd annual Fall Fest at the Backyard Ale House in Downtown Scranton.
I think I'll be on hand Friday night and possibly at some point Saturday as well. Check it out!
Backyard Ale House Fall Fest
The schedule is out for the 3rd annual Fall Fest at the Backyard Ale House in Downtown Scranton.
I think I'll be on hand Friday night and possibly at some point Saturday as well. Check it out!
Eight Beers Americans No Longer Drink
http://247wallst.com/2011/09/09/the-eight-beers-americans-no-longer-drink/2/
Budweiser's spot on that list, of course, saddens me deeply...but I have to think the "Grab Some Buds" campaign is going to improve their sales. That's some of the best beer marketing I've ever seen.
And while Michelob and Michelob Light (a damn good beer, actually) deserve their spot on the list where they are, I'd have to think Michelob Ultra is somewhat to blame for the other two brands' decline. I mean does ABInBev even market these two anymore? Ultra gets huge TV and print campaigns quite regularly while the two originals get no love at all. Same for Bud Select. I never see that advertised while the horrid Bud Select 55 still gets ad dollars to work for them.
And MGD is delicious. I have no idea where Miller Lite comes from in a brewery that could make something as good as this beer. It's a damn shame High Life gets recognizable ads and Miller Lite is ubiquitious but MGD can only land on a "beer we don't drink" list with the connotation that "it was cool in the 70's."
A Bar in the Ohio State House?
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5g8-C6jTNtxqCw3gvb8Cj2kslpg0g?docId=774b4b26df494eb7bcfdde8bb033b2de
Finally something to get excited about in Ohio! A proposal is on the table to open a bar in the basement of the capitol building!
In reality, the proposal is to build a physical bar in a hall already used for private functions like banquets, weddings, and receptions. But this fact isn't getting in the way of nutjobs trying to degrade the idea as somehow immoral and harmful for society. According to the story "opponents say it would be inappropriate to open a bar in a government building frequented by schoolchildren." Hopefully these same opponents have similar qualms with every bus load of kids who take a field trip to Jacobs Field or Great American Ballpark.
The often times baffling article is linked above.
Finally something to get excited about in Ohio! A proposal is on the table to open a bar in the basement of the capitol building!
In reality, the proposal is to build a physical bar in a hall already used for private functions like banquets, weddings, and receptions. But this fact isn't getting in the way of nutjobs trying to degrade the idea as somehow immoral and harmful for society. According to the story "opponents say it would be inappropriate to open a bar in a government building frequented by schoolchildren." Hopefully these same opponents have similar qualms with every bus load of kids who take a field trip to Jacobs Field or Great American Ballpark.
The often times baffling article is linked above.
The Friday Beer Buzz - Mr. Beer American Devil IPA
This week on The Friday Beer Buzz, the crew tries their hand at homebrewing! See how it turns out...
What Beer Should You Drink?
Quite possibly the greatest thing I've seen in forever, the good people at TopCultured and SloshSpot have put together the definitive beer purchase decision flow chart.
I seriously want this on a full sized poster.
Credit:
TopCultured
SloshSpot
I seriously want this on a full sized poster.
Credit:
TopCultured
SloshSpot
Great New Heineken Commercial
Just caught this sweet new Heineken commercial poking fun at Coors Light and Miller Light. Wish I could find a better quality version.
Great Places to Drink - Dogfish Head Brewings & Eats
I'm always on the lookout for great places to drink beer and I recently had a chance to visit a Mecca for craft beer lovers in the northeast: the Dogfish Head Brewpub in Rehoboth Beach, DE.
This was the place where Dogfish Head began, with beers being brewed for this restaurant/bar. The brewery took off from there and now distributes to over 25 states and is the subject of a TV show, a documentary film, and the love of beer drinkers everywhere.
I've always been a bit lukewarm on Dogfish Head's beers. I don't doubt their quality but I'm not a huge hophead so their legendary IPA's are lost on me.
Now, all that having been said, this is an amazing place to have a beer. It's not just historic but it's history in the making. A small scale brewing operation takes place right next to the bar, easily viewable behind glass windows. Every day there are brand new beers brewed there and sent directly to the taps inside the bar.
On this day it was a light Saison called Zeno, a hoppy Pilsner called My Antonia, the crazy dry fruity Black & Red, and Sah'Tea, an interpretation of a 9th century Finnish beer recipe (that was actually incredibly drinkable!)
The beer list also includes upwards of 20+ Dogfish Head offerings including the popular IPAs, Aprihop, Raison, and more. There's food too! The menu is limited later at night, but pizza is served until Delaware's last call at 1am. The full menu is also served on a sweet outdoor patio.
Regardless of if you're only a casual beer fan looking to check out some history, a seasoned drinker hoping to try a rarity, or just a tourist showing up for a tasty meal in a unique atmosphere, Dogfish Head's Rehoboth Beach brewpub certainly fits the bill. Truly a great place to drink!
The Friday Beer Buzz - Breaker Breweing Whistle Wheat
This week on WILK's Friday Beer Buzz, Webster and Nancy sample the new "Whistle Wheat" beer from Breaker Brewing, brewers of one of my favorite fall seasonals "Potbelly Pumpkin." I personally can't wait to try this one!
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