Planning a Greater Philly beer day trip, could use some help

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  1. BarrelAgedBrian

    BarrelAgedBrian Initiate (0) Mar 31, 2013 Massachusetts

    I'm going to NJ in a couple weeks to visit family, and thought one of my days with not much going on I'd go down to Philly. I'd like to stop at Bella Vista and The Craft Beer Outlet, but would like some recommendations on brewpubs to go to that sell their beers bottled so I can take them home. I appreciate the help.
     
    #1 BarrelAgedBrian, Apr 26, 2013
  2. TheEvilGenius

    TheEvilGenius Initiate (0) Dec 16, 2011 Pennsylvania

    You might as well check out Beer Heaven while you are here too. Not the cheapest of bottle shops, but a serious selection...
     
    #2 TheEvilGenius, Apr 27, 2013
  3. BarrelAgedBrian

    BarrelAgedBrian Initiate (0) Mar 31, 2013 Massachusetts

    How does it compare to Craft Beer Outlet's selection? I was just going by what I read on the BA directory.
     
    #3 BarrelAgedBrian, Apr 27, 2013
  4. phishphorce

    phishphorce Savant (1,023) Aug 4, 2011 Pennsylvania
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    I think beer heaven has a much better selection and both are way overpriced but I still go to them if that says anything
     
    #4 phishphorce, Apr 27, 2013
  5. TheEvilGenius

    TheEvilGenius Initiate (0) Dec 16, 2011 Pennsylvania

    Craft beer outlet gives me a chub, beer heaven basically gets me pitching a tent... Sorry for the graphic comparison, but that's what I got for ya.
     
    #5 TheEvilGenius, Apr 27, 2013
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  6. TheEvilGenius

    TheEvilGenius Initiate (0) Dec 16, 2011 Pennsylvania

    If you have time for a bar you have to go to Monk's.
     
    #6 TheEvilGenius, Apr 27, 2013
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  7. BarrelAgedBrian

    BarrelAgedBrian Initiate (0) Mar 31, 2013 Massachusetts

    Just looked at their beer menu, oh my...
     
    #7 BarrelAgedBrian, Apr 27, 2013
  8. TheEvilGenius

    TheEvilGenius Initiate (0) Dec 16, 2011 Pennsylvania

    Top 5 bars to have a beer in in the world
     
    #8 TheEvilGenius, Apr 27, 2013
  9. stmgl01

    stmgl01 Initiate (0) Dec 11, 2007 Pennsylvania

    Tired Hands Tired Hands Tired Hands Tired Hands
     
    #9 stmgl01, Apr 27, 2013
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  10. ForkAndSpoonOp

    ForkAndSpoonOp Initiate (0) May 4, 2011 Pennsylvania

    Does not bottle, which was one of the criteria the OP set forth. However, there are growlers, and the beer is almost obnoxiously good.
     
    #10 ForkAndSpoonOp, Apr 27, 2013
  11. BarrelAgedBrian

    BarrelAgedBrian Initiate (0) Mar 31, 2013 Massachusetts

    Well maybe I can make an exception to see Tired Hands :slight_smile:
     
    #11 BarrelAgedBrian, Apr 27, 2013
  12. stmgl01

    stmgl01 Initiate (0) Dec 11, 2007 Pennsylvania

    And if the timing is right, they could have bottles for sale! :slight_smile:
     
    #12 stmgl01, Apr 27, 2013
  13. profbobo

    profbobo Crusader (443) Apr 24, 2008 Colorado

    I'm planning a trip out there next week. Any chance of Parabola in the area? Also gonna hit Tired Hands, but it looks like they ran out of growlers last week ... hope that's not an issue when I swing through!
     
    #13 profbobo, Apr 28, 2013
  14. stmgl01

    stmgl01 Initiate (0) Dec 11, 2007 Pennsylvania

    If you bring "non-brewery specific" growlers you'll be fine.
     
    #14 stmgl01, Apr 28, 2013
  15. xnicknj

    xnicknj Initiate (0) May 25, 2009 Pennsylvania

    People buy their growlers like they're giving them away so this happens somewhat often. Typically they receive a new shipment the following week, but I would check their FB/Twitter for an update before you make a trip over. Also, if you have a blank or non-brewery specific growler they should fill that as well (it cannot be clear glass).
     
    #15 xnicknj, Apr 29, 2013
  16. Ravenacht

    Ravenacht Pundit (916) Aug 10, 2012 Florida
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    #16 Ravenacht, Apr 29, 2013
  17. joeebbs

    joeebbs Initiate (0) Apr 29, 2009 Pennsylvania

    Dock Street releases bottles every now and then. I don't know if you can walk in on a random day and pick one up or if they're sold out on release day but as far as Brewpubs that bottle Dock Street, Iron Hill and Tired Hands are the only ones I know of. And Tired Hands bottle releases are big too-dos and I don't know if you can take Iron Hill bottles to-go.
     
    #17 joeebbs, Apr 29, 2013
  18. RichardMNixon

    RichardMNixon Maven (1,431) Jun 24, 2012 Pennsylvania

    When is "a couple weeks?" Philly Beer Week is in 5 weeks if the 'when' is flexible.
     
    #18 RichardMNixon, Apr 29, 2013
  19. BarrelAgedBrian

    BarrelAgedBrian Initiate (0) Mar 31, 2013 Massachusetts

    I won't be around for Philly Beer Week, I'm afraid :slight_frown:
     
    #19 BarrelAgedBrian, Apr 29, 2013
  20. TheNightwatchman

    TheNightwatchman Initiate (0) Mar 28, 2009 Pennsylvania

    Make your way out to Downingtown, and stop at Victory.
     
    #20 TheNightwatchman, Apr 29, 2013
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