Beers Available in Philly Recommendations

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  1. harryhood1

    harryhood1 Initiate (0) Dec 5, 2009 Pennsylvania

    My buddy is heading to Philly for the weekend, and a bunch of us are throwing him money to bring back a couple boxes of stuff we can't get around here (Northwest PA). Looking for suggestions on stuff that's available in the Philly market that we might want to really look for. All recommendations welcomed.

    Here are the ones we've already thought of:

    Russian River
    The Bruery
    Allagash
    Jolly Pumpkin
    Lost Abbey
    Boulevard
    New Belgium
     
    #1 harryhood1, Nov 4, 2014
  2. tkdchampxi

    tkdchampxi Pooh-Bah (2,473) Oct 19, 2010 New Jersey
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    Not sure what you can't get where you are. How about Cigar City?
     
    #2 tkdchampxi, Nov 4, 2014
  3. RblWthACoz

    RblWthACoz Initiate (0) Aug 19, 2006 Pennsylvania

    New Belgium does not distribute in PA.
    Boulevard doesn't either, if I am not mistaken.
     
    #3 RblWthACoz, Nov 4, 2014
  4. drtth

    drtth Initiate (0) Nov 25, 2007 Pennsylvania
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    Boulevard has just started. Have half a case of Tank 7 in the basement.
     
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  5. FatBoyGotSwagger

    FatBoyGotSwagger Grand Pooh-Bah (3,999) Apr 4, 2009 Pennsylvania
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    We get Boulevard now.

    and I don't know if you guys get Neshaminy Creek up there but their IPA county line and their new double IPA a shape of hops to come are worth seeking out.
     
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  6. RblWthACoz

    RblWthACoz Initiate (0) Aug 19, 2006 Pennsylvania

    Thanks for the info. Will be passing through tomorrow and may keep an eye out.
     
    #6 RblWthACoz, Nov 4, 2014
  7. RblWthACoz

    RblWthACoz Initiate (0) Aug 19, 2006 Pennsylvania

    Since you live in NW PA, I assume Save-On Craft Beer & Wine in Mentor, OH is close to you. A lot of this stuff, and a whole lot more, you could find there. And at way better prices than Philly will ever be able to match.

    Beyond that I would suggest picking up beers from small brewpubs that never get outside of Philly (or even outside distro at all) like Tired Hands, Forest & Main, Nodding Head and so on.
     
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  8. Shandycan

    Shandycan Initiate (0) Jan 15, 2014 Pennsylvania

    How about taking a look if they can find some of the new Pizza Boy bottles... I'm thinking of Bean Dream, specifically...
     
    #8 Shandycan, Nov 4, 2014
  9. Mbo108

    Mbo108 Initiate (0) Dec 3, 2013 Pennsylvania

    I believe Nodding Head closed last night...re-opening in a new (unknown) spot at some future time... Agree on the TH growlers!
     
    #9 Mbo108, Nov 4, 2014
  10. harryhood1

    harryhood1 Initiate (0) Dec 5, 2009 Pennsylvania

    Lots of great info and suggestions here. Thanks!
     
    #10 harryhood1, Nov 4, 2014
  11. tkdchampxi

    tkdchampxi Pooh-Bah (2,473) Oct 19, 2010 New Jersey
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    I can't speak to right now, but I saw cases of Bean Dream at distributors approximately two weeks ago
     
    #11 tkdchampxi, Nov 4, 2014
  12. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    Sounds like your buddy is driving down. Not sure how badly you want to get your hands on some Lips of Faith stuff, but if your buddy isn't adverse to a short detour, tell him to head on down to State Line in Elkton, Maryland. They typically have a very large selection of NB stuff, plus they'll have good prices for everything else on your list as well (if you go, be sure to get their free club card as well. It'll save you some serious coin if you end up buying a bunch of stuff there, and it sounds like you probably will). Of course you won't find any RR or Lost Abbey stuff there (as they don't distribute in Maryland), but you should find an excellent selection of everything else on your shopping list.

    Depending on traffic, it's typically no more than a 45 minutes drive down to State Line each way. Let me know if you decide to go, and I'll beermail you directions on how to get there without having to pay the stupid Deleware I-95 toll at the border. :-)
     
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  13. tkdchampxi

    tkdchampxi Pooh-Bah (2,473) Oct 19, 2010 New Jersey
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    They have Lips of Faith down there? The store is called State Line?
     
    #13 tkdchampxi, Nov 4, 2014
  14. Shandycan

    Shandycan Initiate (0) Jan 15, 2014 Pennsylvania

    Good thought as well @John_M , if it's a possibility! I make that drive somewhat regularly (all back roads haha) and always check a bunch of stuff off my list with each visit...
     
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  15. Shandycan

    Shandycan Initiate (0) Jan 15, 2014 Pennsylvania

    Yes and yes
     
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  16. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    It's listed in the BA directory, so you can read some of the BA reviews about the store (State Line). As you probably know, with Pa's "by the case" distribution system, retail prices for individual bottles or 6 packs can often times be quite high. One more reason to shop at State Line, as prices there can often times be signficantly cheaper than what you'll pay in Philly.

    If you go, be SURE to get their club card. I live in Eugene, Oregon now, and I still never leave home without it. :-)
     
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  17. drtth

    drtth Initiate (0) Nov 25, 2007 Pennsylvania
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    You can check their web site to see what they have in stock before going. They seem to do a fairly good job of keeping it current.
     
    #17 drtth, Nov 4, 2014
  18. jmdrpi

    jmdrpi Grand High Pooh-Bah (8,989) Dec 11, 2008 Pennsylvania
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    I got a bottle of Bean Dream from CJ's Doghouse in Lansdale last week.
     
    #18 jmdrpi, Nov 4, 2014
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