The Philly beer raids

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard about the Philly beer raids that occurred last week. Blogs and forums have been a-buzz about this, and the general feeling about the situation seems to be outrage, which, as a Pennsylvania resident, I can definitely sympathize.

Dry Dock — a fantabulous brewing two-fer

Last weekend, I had the ultimate pleasure of taking a ski trip out to beautiful Vail, Colorado. This was my third trip out west, and believe me, no visit to Colorado is complete without checking out the Denver beer scene. (Just ask Denver resident and fellow Hop Press dude PJ, whom I finally got to [...]

Pairing with steak

I apologize in advance for making you hungry.

A change for PA beer laws?

It’s no secret that Pennsylvania beer laws suck. But this week, there’s a small ray of hope for change. Pennsylvania State Senator John Rafferty is writing a bill that would allow sales of six-packs and twelve-packs at beer distributors, grocery stores, and convenience stores.

Sunday, March 14th: The Brewer’s Plate

On Sunday March 14th, the sixth annual Brewer’s Plate is coming to the Penn Museum in Philadelphia!

Cans – not just for PBR anymore

Cans are quickly becoming the new “it” vessel for craft beer. With all the benefits of aluminum cans, it’s easy to see why!

Interview with Brian O’Reilly – Sly Fox brewmaster

Last Friday, I got the chance to meet with Brian O’Reilly, brewmaster of Sly Fox Brewery, a brewery staple in the southeast Pennsylvania craft beer scene.

Dogfish Head Immort Ale – a vertical tasting

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I am not a fan of aging beer. So, why another vertical tasting article? I suppose you could say I’m… vertical-curious.

Add some spice to your life with chile beer

The first time I ever tasted a chile beer was in Denver at Wynkoop Brewing Company — Patty’s Chile Beer. Smooth and spicy, with a wonderful slow burn that made me want more, sip after sip… After tasting this, I knew I had to brew a chile ale at home.

Pairing with pizza

Last month, I wrote up an introduction to the basics of beer and food pairing, detailing four simple rules to get pairing newbies started. Methinks it’s time to dig a little deeper.