Philly Beer Week 2013 (May 31st - June 9th)

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  1. riemster

    riemster Initiate (0) Mar 17, 2011 Ohio

    Howdy guys. I made this thread to talk about Philly Beer Week, so if you are going, post in this thread!

    Personally, I've never been to Philly Beer Week, but I'm booking my hotel with a friend tomorrow. I'll be there from May 31st to June 2nd. It looks like an awesome time. Maybe I can meet some fellow BAs. I'm also new to the Philly area, so any advice may be helpful for me or others too. Cheers.
     
    #1 riemster, Apr 13, 2013
  2. Retail1LO

    Retail1LO Initiate (0) May 4, 2011 Pennsylvania

    I'm fortunate enough to live just outside of PHL in the burbs. This is my favorite time of year by far. Looking forward to all the buds I have coming in to town for the week. My house will be a zoo. Good people, good beer, lots of laughs. Doesn't get any better.

    Great site for checking out the events...

    http://www.phillybeerweek.org/events.cfm
     
    #2 Retail1LO, Apr 13, 2013
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  3. CanConPhilly

    CanConPhilly Grand Pooh-Bah (4,421) May 17, 2012 Pennsylvania
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    Last year's was incredible. I went hard all 10 nights - took me weeks to recover, but totally worth it.

    Looking forward to hearing about the main events for this year. Presumably there will be a Funky Buddha event, HF, etc, as there were last year. Would love to see Tired Hands make an appearance this year too.

    Wonder if we'll get another Heady Topper sixtel? That was a highlight from last year too.
     
    #3 CanConPhilly, Apr 13, 2013
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  4. Beerisheaven

    Beerisheaven Initiate (0) Dec 5, 2007 Pennsylvania

    What do you mean when you say Tired Hands make an appearance?
     
    #4 Beerisheaven, Apr 13, 2013
  5. CanConPhilly

    CanConPhilly Grand Pooh-Bah (4,421) May 17, 2012 Pennsylvania
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    For them to do something special for Beer Week. Were they open first week of June last year? I can't recall exactly what month they opened their doors.
     
    #5 CanConPhilly, Apr 13, 2013
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  6. stmgl01

    stmgl01 Initiate (0) Dec 11, 2007 Pennsylvania

    Opened their doors on June 2nd last year. They brewed Delicado, their collaboration with Hill Farmstead, during Philly Beer Week last year.
     
    #6 stmgl01, Apr 13, 2013
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  7. corby112

    corby112 Initiate (0) Nov 19, 2008 Pennsylvania

    You picked the right days to come. There are usually a ton of events that first weekend and it usually slows down by the last two days.
     
    #7 corby112, Apr 14, 2013
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  8. Retail1LO

    Retail1LO Initiate (0) May 4, 2011 Pennsylvania

    From a couple of conversations I've had, Tired Hands will be operating business as usual during Philly Beer Week. Although it will indeed be their 1 year anniversary during the first week of June...they're pretty sure it's going to be busy as hell there with all the people that come in from out of town for PBW merely visiting the place during the week. Perhaps they put a couple cool things on tap...but who knows.
     
    #8 Retail1LO, Apr 14, 2013
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  9. dborginis

    dborginis Initiate (0) Jul 9, 2008 Pennsylvania

    This is great news. I am glad it will not conflict with the US Open.
     
    #9 dborginis, Apr 14, 2013
  10. joshbhs04

    joshbhs04 Initiate (0) Feb 11, 2011 Pennsylvania

    Ill be moving to just outside philly hopefully in the next few weeks. If so ill def be there. Really looking forward to having some of the philly brews. We own a house that is within walking distance to tired hands!
     
    #10 joshbhs04, Apr 14, 2013
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  11. TheNightwatchman

    TheNightwatchman Initiate (0) Mar 28, 2009 Pennsylvania

    Gonna try to go on the 7th or 8th. I work Mon-Fri, and the first weekend I already have other plans.
     
    #11 TheNightwatchman, Apr 14, 2013
  12. riemster

    riemster Initiate (0) Mar 17, 2011 Ohio

    I'm staying at the Hampton Inn Center City/Convention Center. I'm stoked. It looks like I'll have to stop in The Foodery. Their selection looks great if I want to come back home with some limited distributed brews from the Philly area. I'm definitely going to Opening Tap on Friday and the Expo on Saturday. I think I'll get a VIP ticket for the Expo, but I'm still debating a VIP ticket for Opening Tap. Is it worth it? Sounds like I'll have to check out Tired Hands. I heard Capone's (way north of Philly though) was a great restaurant with great beer if I can make it up there on the way back home.
     
    #12 riemster, Apr 15, 2013
  13. 3HeadsBrewing

    3HeadsBrewing Initiate (0) Sep 5, 2010 New York

    I know we will be down there doing at least a couple events. Looking forward to this as I have heard it is an awesome time.
     
    #13 3HeadsBrewing, Apr 15, 2013
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  14. Steeeve

    Steeeve Initiate (0) Nov 16, 2010 Pennsylvania

    I love the last Sunday of PBW. A lot of places have "kick the keg" events and discounted beers. The first weekend can be really nuts if you don't like crowds.
     
    #14 Steeeve, Apr 15, 2013
  15. Rockstrongo

    Rockstrongo Initiate (0) Jun 5, 2010 New York

    Missed out last year due to work, but definitely will be coming down this year.
     
    #15 Rockstrongo, Apr 15, 2013
  16. rolltide8425

    rolltide8425 Pooh-Bah (2,470) Feb 18, 2011 Pennsylvania
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    Live up in the northern 'burbs and am hoping to make it to a couple of events.
     
    #16 rolltide8425, Apr 15, 2013
  17. ShanePB

    ShanePB Initiate (0) Sep 6, 2010 Pennsylvania

    Looking forward to it again!
     
    #17 ShanePB, Apr 15, 2013
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  18. ThoreauLikeAGirl

    ThoreauLikeAGirl Initiate (0) Mar 11, 2011 Pennsylvania

    I am actually very sad that I am not unemployed for this beer week like last I was for the last one =X
     
    #18 ThoreauLikeAGirl, Apr 15, 2013
  19. corby112

    corby112 Initiate (0) Nov 19, 2008 Pennsylvania

    That's what vacation time is for.
     
    #19 corby112, Apr 15, 2013
  20. ThoreauLikeAGirl

    ThoreauLikeAGirl Initiate (0) Mar 11, 2011 Pennsylvania

    my stupid brother decided to get married in san diego. that is my vacation time for the year. womp womp.
     
    #20 ThoreauLikeAGirl, Apr 15, 2013
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