Sly Fox Brewery is releasing their popular but elusive summer beer, Grisette, in cans. They're doing a big release tomorrow at their Phoenixville brewpub, and beer fans will see them at distributors early next week. The Grisette is a spicy and unfiltered beer that was popular with miners, just the same as the Saison was popular with farmers. At 5.6% ABV, Grisette is most definitely a session summer beer that will win fans in 2013. [EaterWire]
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Strangelove's Opening on April 23
Strangelove's is opening next week. [Photo: Eater Philly]
Here's a look at the beautiful exterior of Strangelove's, which is having their grand opening next Tuesday, April 23. And, if you need any extra incentive to check out the place, their opening draft list is full of more rarities than we've ever seen.
· Strangelove's [Official]
· All Beer Coverage [~EPHI~]
History of Espresso Machines; 'Breastaurant' Trademarked
The legendary Melrose Diner [Photo: Visit Philly]
· Record California and United States Wine Sales Reported [LAT]
· Before the Coffee Pods: A History of Espresso Machines [New Yorker]
· Farming Nemo: How Aquaculture Will Feed 9 Billion Hungry People [Gizmodo]
· Arsenic in Beer May Come From Widely Used Filtering Process [NPR]
· How Experienced Chefs Draw New Inspiration [ISSF]
· Should Chefs Care About What Food Writers Think? [Eater LA]
· Watch a Behind the Scenes Look at the Food in Hannibal [-EN-]
· 'Breastaurant' Trademarked by Texan Restaurant Chain [-EN-]
A Closer Look at the Sly Fox 360-Lid Canned Beers
Sly Fox's new can is getting lots of attention. [Photo: Today.com]
Local beermaker Sly Fox Brewing continued their role as craft can trailblazers in the beer universe with the announcement of a new wide-mouth version a couple weeks ago. Now, we've got a closer look at the final product that is already available at distributors, in bars, and at Citizens Bank Park.
Most of the flagship brews (Pikeland Pils, Phoenix Pale Ale, 113 IPA, Royal Weisse) are available in the new wide-mouth can form, as well as a few of the seasonals (Odyssey Imperial IPA, Oktoberfest). The new can has gotten alot of national attention, including a big story on The Huffington Post and The Today Show website.
· Can-Do [~EPHI~]
· New Beer Can Goes Topless [Today.com]
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The Good Dog Bar is tapping a keg of Pliny The Younger at 3 p.m. today, so if you haven't gotten a taste yet this year, here is your chance. No, tickets, no reservations, just first come, first served. There are only one or two more events left in Philly where you'll get a taste of The Younger, so break off work a little early and throw back a pint or two. [Facebook]
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Sly Fox Brewing—known locally for blazing the craft can trail—revealed some brand-spanking new beer can technology called the 360-End. The entire top of the can tears off like a soup lid, allowing the drinker to inhale the aromatics, which is a part of the experience that can fans usually miss out on. Sly Fox's Helles Golden Lager is the first beer in the U.S. to use the technology. [Joe Sixpack]
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It was only a matter of time before someone released a Game of Thrones-inspired beer, and, thankfully, Brewery Ommegang—one of the very best in the U.S.—stepped up to the plate. Iron Throne, as it's called, is a blonde ale weighing in at 6.5% ABV, debuts tonight on draft at the P.O.P.E.. [Zagat Blog]
Fantasy Sports Gambling in AC; The 50 Best Doughnuts
Local 44 [Photo: UniversityCity.org]
· AC Casinos Start Fantasy Sports Gambling [PBJ]
· How Chefs Get Lucky [Eatocracy/CNN]
· Jane and Michael Stern: America's 50 Best Donuts [Saveur]
· Alain Ducasse and the Chocolate Factory [WSJ]
· Kraft Fights Back Over Cracker Barrel's Grocery Line [USAT]
· Cruise Food: 10 of the Best Culinary-Themed Voyages in 2013 [Telegraph]
· How Beer Gave Us Civilization [NYT]
· Watch St. Patrick's Day Through the Lens of Google Glass [-EN-]
· Did Paula Deen LIE That She Invented Doughnut Burgers? [-EN-]
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Super-rare beer, Pliny the Younger, was tapped earlier this afternoon at the South Philly Taproom, and is most likely still flowing if you'd like a taste. Don't dawdle, though, as we near happy hour (it's now 3:00 p.m.), as this announcement will convince a few people to cut out early to get plowed at the SPTR. Enjoy and be careful out there, folks. [Meal Ticket]
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Flying Fish is raising a giant middle finger to Superstorm Sandy with the release of its Forever Unloved (F. U.) Sandy, a hybrid wheat-pale ale, this Saturday, February 16. 100% of proceeds from the beer will go to New Jersey victims of Sandy. More than 75 restaurants, bars and retail stores throughout NJ and Philly are participating, including Varga Bar and Good Dog Bar. [BeerPulse]
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There's a big Yards Brewing Co. beer dinner going down at Ela tonight, and it looks to be pretty great. For $65, diners get four courses of chef Jason Cichonski's creative cuisine paired up with the best that Yards has to offer, including the appearance of the rare Chocolate Love Stout. Just a heads up, though, to casual Ela visitors, the regular menu won't be available. [EaterWire]
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Just in time for Valentine's Day, Pittsburgh-based Penn Brewing Company, the city's oldest and largest, has released its cult favorite Chocolate Meltdown Stout. It's brewed with Pittsburghian Betsy Ann chocolate, and you'll be able to try it here in Philly at Local 44, Misconduct and Memphis Taproom next week. [EaterWire]
Two Big Beer Events Coming for the Craft Brew Set
There will be lots of people drinking beer. [Photo: The Full Pint]
First up is Philly Bierfest 2013, February 23 at the German Society at 611 Spring Garden St. Visit with 15+ local leading brewers of lagers, bocks and weizens, and sample imports from Germany. The Philly Roller Girls will be hosting an arm-wrestling challenge, with traditional German snacks provided by beerhall Brauhaus Schmitz. For the beer nerds: drinks pro Marnie Old will be leading a German beer panel at noon -- hear from the likes of Bill Covaleski (Victory) and Lew Bryson (celebrated author). A brewing demo from Barry's Homebrew and live bluegrass and jazz round out the entertainment.
Next up is Philly Craft Beer Fest at the Navy Yard, March 2. Food trucks will be rolling up (Lil' Dan's, Say Cheese, Chewy's, more) and dozens of breweries will be pouring five-ounce samples for five hours. Word to the wise: the fest is outdoors on the former Naval Runway. In March. Yeah.
Tickets to both events are available online, and you're encouraged to buy in advance. Drink responsibly and enthusiastically.
· All Beer Coverage [~EPHI~]
· Philly Bierfest [Official]
· Philly Craft Beer Fest [Official]
Nugget Nectar Hitting Philly Early Next Week
Philly's favorite local seasonal beer, Nugget Nectar, is getting ready for it's 2013 debut. Troeg's Brewing Company announced that the first run of Nugget bottles and cases have just come off the line, and are being shipped from their Central Pennsylvania distribution site to our region as of this morning.
Some distributors will be getting their cases a day or two before next week, but expect a wide release by Monday, January 21, to satiate all of your Nugget Nectar needs. The brewers have also said that they're making larger batches (as well as a higher number of batches) in 2013 so they won't end up with shortages this time around.
For you boozers who are looking to pull up a stool and go to town on pints of Nugget Nectar at your local watering hole, don't expect to see it appearing on draft lists before mid-February.
· Nugget Nectar On the Way [Facebook]
· Troeg's Brewing Co. [Official]
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There will be more than 30 sour beers available at the Bainbridge Street Barrel House on Thursday night for their Sour Face Event. As Philly's craft beer fandom grows, so does the obsession with niche brews and rarities, and that includes the always polarizing sour and wild ales. The draft list is right around 30 deep right now with another 10 in bottles, and the event is pay-as-you-go. This is the biggest sour event that's ever graced Philly, so if you even have a passing interest, you should go. [Facebook]
