Selin's grove brewing

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  1. stakem

    stakem Grand Pooh-Bah (4,070) Feb 20, 2009 Pennsylvania
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    I guess it has been awhile since a thread like this was started so I will be "that guy" who toots the horn of a local establishment that needs to have some accolades and credit given where credit is deserved.

    If you have not been to SGB in awhile, put it on your to-do list to get there fucking asap. Call it a Christmas gift to yourself or a must on your to-do list before the holidays. I was a bit let down by the pumpkin ale this year after tooting its horn and proclaiming it to be the best pumpkin ale for the prior 2 years. However, coming off of that rare miss they are back at it with nearly a full taplist of stellar offerings.

    Locals know that when the IPA is dialed in, it is the real deal and a must have. Not only is the IPA on right now, but so is the American Pale ale and the Snafu IPA. Snafu has been a brew that I personally have missed out on for the past ~5 years. It always seems to be scratched off the menu when I show up. Anyway, it is on now and it is a big brother to standard IPA. If that isnt reason enough for you to get your ass in gear and head out to SGB, they also currently have the wee heavy on the hand pull from both last year and this year for a side by side comparison. Have I got your attention yet? No? Well, how about a whole new coffee stout that is on nitro? Brewed with locally roasted coffee, this one is pretty damn tasty.

    Coming soon is also the framboise. I wish I lived closer to SGB... but then again, maybe its best for my liver and wallet that I am an hour away. If you do happen to head out there, check out their new glassware. they dont really advertise it as being available, but if you ask you can snag one for under 6 bucks. I think it is pretty solid and is rapidly becoming a new favorite. here are some pics of the front and the back:

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    #1 stakem, Nov 30, 2012
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  2. Rifugium

    Rifugium Grand Pooh-Bah (4,747) Mar 2, 2009 North Dakota
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    I don't see myself getting out there again any time soon, but I definitely want that glass.
     
    #2 Rifugium, Nov 30, 2012
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  3. EvilAsh

    EvilAsh Initiate (0) Nov 5, 2012 Pennsylvania

    I don't live that far away from there, need to make a visit!
     
    #3 EvilAsh, Nov 30, 2012
  4. stakem

    stakem Grand Pooh-Bah (4,070) Feb 20, 2009 Pennsylvania
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    yesterday was the first day they went on sale and its hard to say how long they will last. dont quote me on this but last year they gave thistles away for their "customer appreciation day" and i want to venture a guess that there was around 120 of them (12 to a case and roughly 10 cases give or take that i saw that day.)
     
    #4 stakem, Nov 30, 2012
  5. flyingmick

    flyingmick Zealot (659) Jul 3, 2012 Texas

    Selinsgrove is about an hour or so north of me. Is there anything else up that way that would strengthen my reasoning for driving up? I've wanted to check out Bulldog Brewing in Williamsport, too. Maybe I can patch those trips together.
     
    #5 flyingmick, Nov 30, 2012
  6. wonderbread23

    wonderbread23 Initiate (0) Aug 4, 2009 New York

    I had a barrel aged wee heavy there this past August. One of the best beers I've had this year. Truly a gem of a brewery.
     
    #6 wonderbread23, Nov 30, 2012
  7. tubbnik

    tubbnik Initiate (0) Apr 21, 2006 Pennsylvania

    DAT (gl)ASS
     
    #7 tubbnik, Nov 30, 2012
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  8. pumpkin1

    pumpkin1 Initiate (0) Jul 31, 2006 Pennsylvania

    I was there recently and had the Snafu, Ipa, and 2011 WeeHeavy on cask. The Wee Heavy was unbelievable!! Highly recommend this place! :slight_smile:
     
    #8 pumpkin1, Nov 30, 2012
  9. Kiwi

    Kiwi Initiate (0) Mar 15, 2004 New York

    @flyingmick
    Selinsgrove is about an hour or so north of me. Is there anything else up that way that would strengthen my reasoning for driving up? I've wanted to check out Bulldog Brewing in Williamsport, too. Maybe I can patch those trips together.
    Huh? How about BullFROG brewing?? An hours drive is a trip to the shopping center-go now.
     
    #9 Kiwi, Nov 30, 2012
  10. Rifugium

    Rifugium Grand Pooh-Bah (4,747) Mar 2, 2009 North Dakota
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    Feel free to pick me up one next time you're there. :stuck_out_tongue:
    (seriously though heh)
     
    #10 Rifugium, Nov 30, 2012
  11. Smakawhat

    Smakawhat Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,191) Mar 18, 2008 Maryland
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    I love that place... just wish it wasn't a 3.5 hour drive for me...

    (worth it though!)
     
    #11 Smakawhat, Nov 30, 2012
  12. flyingmick

    flyingmick Zealot (659) Jul 3, 2012 Texas

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    Ha, yeah Bullfrog. Sorry, I have a bullDOG. Mental lapse, I guess.
     
    #12 flyingmick, Dec 1, 2012
  13. SamuelJackson45

    SamuelJackson45 Initiate (0) Jul 19, 2010 Pennsylvania

    Also they got Stone Coasters in for sell as well. FYI
     
    #13 SamuelJackson45, Dec 1, 2012
  14. Philabeerphia

    Philabeerphia Initiate (0) Dec 2, 2007 Pennsylvania

    I feel the same way. I went one time and it blew my mind.
     
    #14 Philabeerphia, Dec 2, 2012
  15. SpeedwayJim

    SpeedwayJim Pooh-Bah (2,877) Jun 19, 2009 New York
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    Any clues as to when the Framboise might be on? I'm itching to make the 4 hours drive for that!
     
    #15 SpeedwayJim, Dec 3, 2012
  16. Jaysus

    Jaysus Initiate (0) Jan 16, 2003 Pennsylvania

    Amen! :wink:
     
    #16 Jaysus, Dec 3, 2012
  17. Jaysus

    Jaysus Initiate (0) Jan 16, 2003 Pennsylvania

    Selin's Grove alone is worth the drive.


    P.S. what are your thoughts on **** Stores? Because you will drive past 40 of them :wink:
     
    #17 Jaysus, Dec 3, 2012
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  18. stakem

    stakem Grand Pooh-Bah (4,070) Feb 20, 2009 Pennsylvania
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    I would not be surprised if it was put on tap wednesday when they open the pub. The pumpkin is gone for the year and they have both nitro taps flowing with something different now. There happens to be a free spot in the lineup that would allow for it to be put on if it is ready and they want to.

    Check out their website, they have been doing a decent job keeping it current since they upgraded it. When its on, they will update it.
     
    #18 stakem, Dec 3, 2012
  19. SpeedwayJim

    SpeedwayJim Pooh-Bah (2,877) Jun 19, 2009 New York
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    Nice! I try to check their Facebook once in a while but they're website used to be horribly outdated. Glad to hear they revamped it!
     
    #19 SpeedwayJim, Dec 3, 2012
  20. Beerisheaven

    Beerisheaven Initiate (0) Dec 5, 2007 Pennsylvania

    I have been waiting for the return of some additional glassware. I still use the goblets that they used to have and was very disappointed when they discontinued the use of them. These look nice. Now all they have to do is sell the Anniversary style glasses and we will be in business.
     
    #20 Beerisheaven, Dec 3, 2012
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