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

And the other shoe... we've got the Barcade list for both their opening night (partial) as well as a nice bonus - their big Bruery night list (both just submitted to BA calendar).

Opening Night (partial) -

Avery Hand of Buddha
Bell’s Hell Hath No Fury (2011)
Dogfish Head 120 Minute IPA
Founders Old Curmudgeon
Hoppin’ Frog Goose Juice
John Henry West Indies Pale Ale
Naked Le Petomane Aigre Canon
New Holland Oak Aged Night Tripper
Russian River Blind Pig IPA
Sly Fox Valor
Smuttynose Bloom
Uinta Cockeyed Cooper

Bruery Night (Thurs. 6/6) -

Autumn Maple
Bois (5th Anniversary Ale)
Five Golden Rings
Hottenroth
Humulus Lager (#1 rated American Double/Imperial Pilsner on BA)
Mischief
Rugbrød
Saison de Lente
Sans Pagaie
Smoking Wood
Sour in the Rye 2013
Trade Winds Tripel
White Oak

 

Oh and since a few people were asking about it, Funky Buddha was recently confirmed as coming. So far I've heard of Devil's Den on the 4th and Bainbridge St. Barrel House on the 5th. No idea which beers yet.

 

Eulogy also tends to get very crowded.

 

Hm, gives me the idea to start a beer geek shirt line. 'Hill Farmstead is the new Pliny'

Back to beer week...seriously can't wait for Duck Rabbit @ Old Eagle. Paul is awesome, and I'd love him to bring out a keg of End of Reason. Tom Peters' collaborative event will be a no brainer as well as Tired Hand's anniversary.

 

Oh yeah...and possibly Bruery @ Barcade so I can switch off between drinking Hottenroth and Humulus until my liver gives up. Plus, Fette Sau is right up the street. Win/win.

 

I wish Fette Sau was BYOB...

I am hitting up Barcade and Fette Sau on 6/1

 

Fette sau is good but fucking expensive as shit for BBQ. Nothing blew me away there except the Beef rib.

80 bucks for 2 people to eat BBQ is a little nuts.

 

I am lucky enough to have two vendors taking me and some buddies out that day - whole day is free.

I would never pay for it myself. I saw that the pulled pork is like $18 per pound - insane...

 

you need any sort of fake [sorta] arm candy?

 

Try doing it for less at percy. Bet you can't, and bet it won't be as good.

 

Consider it's Duroc pork...which along with Berkshire...is about as good as it gets. Also consider a price tag of just over a buck an ounce. In a world where most of us willing pay, or have paid more than a buck an ounce for something made from water, malt, hops, and adjuncts...how is it out of line to pay that much for what is essentially "craft" meat? It's expensive as sin to raise breeds like Duroc, Wagyu, etc. The good stuff ALWAYS costs more.

 

It was likely 80 bucks because I imagine you and your guest tried everything. I did the same and ended up with a beef rib, and about a quarter of a lb. of everything else. When I go back next time I'll have a better feel for what I enjoyed most. Granted, I'll probably get more of it and approach the same price range again. lol I didn't mind the price though. The raw materials are expensive, the cooking time and expertise is extensive, and I ate a lot of it. lol

 

So, anyone want to sum up the key events?

 

I agree w/ that statement. Sweet Lucys is the best BBQ for the price in the city. Best ribs by far.

 

Sure!!!!

 

Agreed on all points. Just not used to paying that $$$ for BBQ, thats all.

 

Percy St. BBQ was awful the last time I went there. However I know they brought in a new chef, so maybe its getting better ? But Fette Sau is the best BBQ in the city, the quality of meat is as good as you can get and well worth the price. Also Bubbas which is around the corner from Fette Sau is also really good.

 

The smoked wings at Bubba's =

Anyways, Capone's put up their calendar last night. No tap lists on any of 'em but with some of the more general ones (i.e. IPA day, Bourbon barrel/big beer day) it's Capone's so you know the lineups will likely be stacked.

5/30/13 Thursday Tap Time: 11:30am Dark Horse
5/30/13 Thursday Tap Time: 5:30pm Maine Brewing
5/31/13 Friday Tap Time: 11:30am Evolution - Keep The Pint Glass Starts 6pm
6/1/13 Saturday Tap Time 11:30am IPA Battle - "We will be tapping Freshest IPA's"
6/2/13 Sunday Tap Time ??? To 8:00pm Bourbon Barrel/Big Beers
6/3/13 Monday Tap Time 4:00pm Widmer - Meet The Brewer Keep The Pint 6pm
6/4/13 Tuesday Tap Time 4:00pm to 6:00pm Wartsteiner Keep The Glass
6/4/13 Tuesday Tap Time 6:30pm Meet The Guys from Founders Brewery
6/5/13 Wednesday Tap Time 11:30am Free Will & Full Pint Event at 6:00pm
6/6/13 Thursday Tap Time 11:30am Meet The Brewer of Flying Dog at 6:00pm
6/7/13 Friday Tap Time 11:30am Dogfish Head Enjoy lots of Rare Brews
6/8/13 Saturday Tap Time 11:30am Meet The Brewer Thirsty Dog at 6:00pm - Lots of Brewery only one off Brews will be on tap for this event Saturday !
6/9/13 Sunday Tap Time ??? To 8:00pm Our Closing Event - The Best of The Best, Left Overs Plus some New Limited Brews Too!