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Philly Beer Week 2014 Thread (w/ area debuts, highlights, etc)

Discussion in 'US: Mid-Atlantic' started by hhkal17, May 10, 2014.

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  1. hhkal17

    hhkal17 Pooh-Bah (2,601) Jul 10, 2005 Pennsylvania
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    I thought I'd throw this one up since it's coming up in a few weeks and there's some good news coming out lately about highlights and debuts and such. Some news/highlights below -

    Area Debuts:

    New Belgium - In terms of just brewery size and production volume, this is the biggie as after several years, these guys are finally making their way into the market with production starting out of their new Asheville, NC facility. So far, looks like mostly tap takeovers during the opening weekend in spots like City Tap House (a 26 tapper), Varga Bar, and Strangelove's.

    Surly (h/t to PhillyTapFinder on making me aware of this) - This one I'm particularly pumped for as these guys and Three Floyds are my top 2 wishlist breweries for who I wish distributed here. With this one though my guess is it's likely a one-off for PBW. They'll have stuff at POPE on Mon. 6/2 and Iron Abbey on Tues 6/3.

    Hardywood Park (h/t to PhillyTapFinder on making me aware of this) - On the other hand, I had heard previously that Hardywood were thinking about starting to push up north into MD, DC, and PA markets so maybe this is a one-off or maybe it's the start of more regular distribution. Not sure, but either way, hoping to try GBS!

    New Locals - As for newly opened locals making their first PBW appearances, I can think of Funk Brewing out of Emmaus and Conshocken Brewing out of... well, ya know, Conshocken. I'm probably forgetting a few here but I'm doing this pretty quick. Sorry!

    Some Early Highlights:

    I haven't really looked at the second half of PBW yet but these are a few of the highlights I spotted over the first few days -

    Tired Hands 2nd Anniversary Party - I don't think I gotta say anything about this one. You all know.

    Half Acre/Tired Hands Tap Takeover at Memphis Taproom - Always a good showing at the annual Half Acre event at MT, and one of the rare times to get TH stuff outside of TH at another bar.

    Funky Buddha Tap Takeovers - One of the more sought after niche breweries over the last couple of years. Two spots I know of so far are Churchville Inn on Wed. 6/4 and Local 44 on Thurs. 6/5.

    Cigar City Tap Takeovers - Pretty much ditto to the above Funky Buddha note. Stops include Resurrection Ale House (6/4), Hulmeville Inn (6/5), Monk's (6/6), Cambridge (6/7), and Garage (6/7).

    There's a bunch more I'll sure I'll add as I start to look more at PBW stuff happening after the opening weekend. Enjoy!
     
    #1 hhkal17, May 10, 2014
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  2. Donco

    Donco Pooh-Bah (1,627) Aug 12, 2013 Pennsylvania
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    Had never heard of Surly (still new to the game in many ways) and I'm excited to try some of their beers!
     
    #2 Donco, May 11, 2014
  3. devilfluff

    devilfluff Initiate (0) Apr 1, 2014 New Jersey
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    The Surly event at Pope is on my short list, already. :wink:
     
    #3 devilfluff, May 11, 2014
  4. DrinkAnchorSteam

    DrinkAnchorSteam Zealot (558) Jan 23, 2014 Pennsylvania

    I think any New Belgium beer would be coming from Colorado as they only recently broke ground on their North Carolina brewery although still cool to see them showing up early.
     
    #4 DrinkAnchorSteam, May 11, 2014
  5. CassinoNorth

    CassinoNorth Initiate (0) Apr 5, 2013 New Jersey

    You've never heard of Surly Darkness even though all you drink are stouts?
     
    #5 CassinoNorth, May 11, 2014
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  6. PhillyTapFinder

    PhillyTapFinder Initiate (0) May 21, 2012 Pennsylvania

    There is a good chance that Hardywood will be distributed regularly in Philly. I'm told beginning in October. I briefly chatted with them this weekend in Savor and they could not be more excited. Also, Darkness will be one of the Surly beers in town during PBW.
     
    #6 PhillyTapFinder, May 11, 2014
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  7. corby112

    corby112 Initiate (0) Nov 19, 2008 Pennsylvania

    Great news! I've only had their gingerbread stout and I was pretty impressed. I'm looking forward to trying more of their beers.
     
    #7 corby112, May 11, 2014
  8. PhillyTapFinder

    PhillyTapFinder Initiate (0) May 21, 2012 Pennsylvania

    I don't know too much about them either. I've had several of their beers at various bottle shares and have always been impressed. Bought some stuff this weekend while down in VA (Singel, Bourbon Grand Cru and Raspberry Stout). Their Gingerbread Stout at Savor was delicious. They also were pouring an IPA that people seemed impressed with, but I did not try it. I will definitely be going to at least one of their events.
     
    #8 PhillyTapFinder, May 11, 2014
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  9. Donco

    Donco Pooh-Bah (1,627) Aug 12, 2013 Pennsylvania
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    No..I guess because I've never seen them in Philly! May have to trade for one soon:wink:
     
    #9 Donco, May 11, 2014
  10. Donco

    Donco Pooh-Bah (1,627) Aug 12, 2013 Pennsylvania
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    Do you know which place(s) will have Darkness?
     
    #10 Donco, May 11, 2014
  11. Beerisheaven

    Beerisheaven Initiate (0) Dec 5, 2007 Pennsylvania

    Tired Hands tap takeover is a highlight? Why not just go to the source at any time?
     
    #11 Beerisheaven, May 11, 2014
  12. Axic10

    Axic10 Maven (1,374) Mar 15, 2008 New Jersey
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    I think that the highlight is not having to deal with the hipster staff and crowd of Tired Hands...
     
    #12 Axic10, May 11, 2014
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  13. hhkal17

    hhkal17 Pooh-Bah (2,601) Jul 10, 2005 Pennsylvania
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    it's good for those in the area who maybe can't necessarily trek it to TH so easily (Lower Bucks County/South and Central NJ/the NE/etc).
     
    #13 hhkal17, May 11, 2014
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  14. TSAFEVIL

    TSAFEVIL Initiate (0) May 31, 2012 Pennsylvania

    It isn't a Tired Hands highlight or tap takeover, but a collaboration event. Jean went over to HA and brewed two beers(a hophands/daisy cutter pale ale recipe, and a saison). You might see hophands and one other keg, but this event will focus on the two new beers.
     
    #14 TSAFEVIL, May 12, 2014
  15. PhillyTapFinder

    PhillyTapFinder Initiate (0) May 21, 2012 Pennsylvania

    pope on 6/2 and maybe iron abbey on 6/3
     
    #15 PhillyTapFinder, May 12, 2014
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  16. jdb288

    jdb288 Initiate (0) Nov 22, 2013 New Jersey

    I've been to TH a few times and thoroughly enjoyed the staff. I thought they went out of their way to make us comfortable...very approachable. The crowd was a good mix of folks on each of the occasions I was there.
     
    #16 jdb288, May 12, 2014
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  17. Devman171

    Devman171 Pooh-Bah (1,812) May 16, 2013 Maryland
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    funky buddah could be the best
     
    #17 Devman171, May 12, 2014
  18. HRamz3

    HRamz3 Initiate (0) Feb 9, 2010 Pitcairn

    Have you been to Fishtown???
     
    #18 HRamz3, May 12, 2014
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  19. ajfa531

    ajfa531 Initiate (0) Jun 2, 2007 New Jersey
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    Or them not having to deal with you.

    - Joe
     
    #19 ajfa531, May 12, 2014
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  20. Kadonny

    Kadonny Pooh-Bah (2,594) Sep 5, 2007 Florida
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    If there will be Darkness in town, either tap or bottles (probably tap), then that will unquestionably be the best event. I love Surly stuff. If I had to drink one IPA the rest of my life and it was Furious, I'd be ecstatic. Excellent.
     
    #20 Kadonny, May 12, 2014
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