barrel

To Barrel-Age, or Not to Barrel-Age…

Wood. The material that served as fuel for the first fires of early man, used to build what some believe was a vessel that saved all animals of the Earth, and purported by Virgil to…

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A New Lease on Life

Otter Creek is brewing better beer the second time around. Craft beer is a tough business. There are so many great breweries out there that it’s easy to get lost in the fray. Sometimes you’re…

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In This Issue

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Pan Roasted Clams & Sausage

Chef Banks is the Corporate Executive Chef of Harry’s Hospitality Group, comprised of Harry’s Savoy Grill & Ballroom, Harry’s Seafood Grill, Harry’s Fish Market + Grill and Kid Shelleen’s Charcoal House & Saloon. The restaurants…

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New Beers Resolutions

This ain’t no ball & chain, baby! Philadelphia’s stunning light-show embraces the sky along the Schuylkill Expressway at night. Despite the moaning and groaning traffic delays, my breath is always momentarily halted by the sight…

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Brewing in Hippie Country

Touring through the brewery-filled state of Vermont. Vermont has quite the impressive beer scene, in fact, it actually has the most breweries per capita in the country. Even little towns seem to have a local…

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cheese

Ultimate Holiday Cheese Plates

Pairing the best local cheeses with your favorite local beers. Toma Primavera What’s a cheese plate without boldness? This one has it in spades. Toma is a washed-rind, raw milk tomme from Cherry Grove, a…

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The Bräuler

A new way to get your fill. Traditional glass growlers are available in a variety of styles and colors. They’re cheap, easy to clean, but fragile. I’ve broken a couple of them since I always…

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Upcoming Events

  • Jan 28

    1/28/2012

    Iron Hill's annual "Belgium Comes to West Chester" event

  • Jan 29

    1/29/2012

    Brunch with the Birds

  • Jan 30

    1/30/2012

    Beer dinner with Chef Dan McKenna

  • Feb 1

    2/1/2012

    Manayunk Brewery Tap Takeover at Iron Abbey

  • Feb 1

    2/1/2012

    Rock, Paper, and Scissor Tourney

  • Feb 1

    2/1/2012

    Rock, Paper, and Scissor Tourney

  • Feb 2

    2/2/2012

    Groundhogs Day

  • Feb 3

    2/3/2012

    First Friday Barrel Tapping

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