Archive for the 'Beer' Category
Have A Beergasm For Charity
Aired March 4th, 2013 on Beer and Events.0 CommentsCome get your rocks off at the Yards Brewing Company March 28th at the first ever Beergasm — created by the humble folks of Collaborate Philly whose mission is to unite the Philly creative and media community through social networking and events. And what better way to unite Philadelphians but through beer, cake, and dessert. [...]
Here Are Your Beer/Food Pairings For Brewer’s Plate
Aired March 4th, 2013 on Beer, Events, Exclusive and Pairings.0 CommentsAs we’ve been discussing over here for a little bit, we’re the exclusive media partner for this year’s Brewer’s Plate, and we couldn’t be more excited. Why? Because the Brewer’s Plate is an exciting, fun event, and we’re giving away tickets. And we still want you to go for free, so if all of our [...]
Raise A Glass To Pennsylvania Beer Distributor’s $2.2 Billion Annual Economic Impact
Aired February 28th, 2013 on Beer.0 CommentsRemember that research paper you pitched to your freshman Econ prof, “Beer Bucks: A State By State Economic Analysis” and when rejected, you reworked it and pitched it again to your sophomore Practical Stats professor? Well guess what, The National Beer Wholesalers Association is pretty much filled with guys and girls who grew up wanting [...]
Travel The World In No-Libs With Beer!
Aired February 27th, 2013 on Beer.0 CommentsMarch usually means bro-tastic bar crawls for St. Patrick’s Day and us avoiding anything to do with the intersection of 2nd and Chestnut. But fear not, ’cause March is going to be awesome in Northern Liberties this year with Northern Exposure. Starting March 1st , you can pick up a “passport” and drink over a [...]
Philly Goes After Yuengling For Millions In Unpaid Taxes
Aired February 5th, 2013 on Beer, Commentroversy, Rumors and Uncategorized.0 CommentsThe City of Philadelphia has filed a civil lawsuit against Yuengling Brewing Company, alleging that the company owes about $6.6 million in unpaid business taxes. That’s right, you’ve been drinking the beer of alleged tax evaders. This lawsuit might strike you as strange because Yuengling is local to Philly, but not that local. America’s oldest [...]
Beer Diplomacy: Lebanese Pale Ale From Lebanon On Draft Tomorrow In Manayunk
Aired February 5th, 2013 on Bars, Beer, Carbs, Drinks, Events and Middle Eastern.0 CommentsIn breaking international news, we’ve received word that tomorrow night the Old Eagle Tavern in Manayunk will be hosting a very special guest, Mazen Hajjar (aka Mad Mazen), the brewer/owner of 961 Beer in Lebanon, the only microbrewery in the entire Middle East. Mazen Hajjar is a former investment banker who quit the business to, [...]
February Features Microbreweries’ Dalliance With South Philly’s Devil’s Den
Aired February 4th, 2013 on Bars, Beer, Drinks, Events, Gastropubs, restaurants and Uncategorized.0 CommentsIt would seem that Pennsylvania microbreweries Stoudt’s (of Adamstown) and Weyerbacher (of Easton) are making a deal with the devil. Well, the Devil’s Den to be more exact. The South Philly hellish haven will be hosting two events to introduce two new blends by the microbreweries that will give a new meaning to the drunken [...]
PSPCA’s Puppy Love Valentine’s Party Proves Puppies Need Love Too
Aired January 30th, 2013 on Animal Rights, Beer, Charity, Drinks, Events, Holidays and restaurants.0 CommentsBesides having pretty rad names, craft draft and comfort food joint Smokin’ Betty’s and barbecue-meets-pub point Devil’s Alley also have some canine compassion. The two Philly eateries will be the hosts of the 6th annual Puppy Love Valentines Party on February 12th at the 23rd Street Armory (22 S. 23rd Street). Don’t have the romantic [...]
Choose A Healthier, Less Heart-Stopping Super Sunday This Year
Aired January 28th, 2013 on Beer, Events, HealthCheck and Nutrition.0 CommentsIf slugging down beer and chips isn’t your thing, come down to South Philly Bar and Grill as they team up with the Female Football Frenzy (or F3, a not-for-profit fundraising campaign that “brings together people from varying industry and ethnic backgrounds into one setting for purposes of fun, football, and philanthropy”), and the Philadelphia [...]
Half Price Beer Cans At Percy Street Next Thursday! Celebrate!
Aired January 18th, 2013 on BBQ, Beer, Drinks, Made Up Food Holidays, restaurants and specials.0 CommentsWe aren’t certain if this holiday is more about beer cans themselves or canned craft beer, but Percy Street Barbecue is celebrating Beer Can Appreciation Day next Thursday, January 24th, by selling their entire list of over 100 craft beer cans at half price, including several we’ve covered on Phoodie. This is the beer list [...]