kappclark
Well-Known Member
Just back from PA .. paid a visit to Iron Hill Brewery in West Chester, and also Dock Street in Philly.
Brought my sister to Iron Hill in West Chester, and we ordered a sampler...I liked them all, esp the Pig Iron Porter and the India Black Ale. The gal (Jessica) took the time to carefully explain each style..we had a very nice chat, and she said I could ask for recipes when the brewers returned om Monday..
Hopzilla (all Amarillo) is self-explanatory (and my sister didn't like it)..the Vienna Red Lager was extraordinary..took 2 growlers back to my sister's place (she had never heard of a growler )
The folks behind the bar were very well informed (for example, they both knew how big the brewing system was - 10 bbl) and friendly ..She knew there was Chocolate and also black patent in the Porter. I have to get the recipe.. I give them a solid A..
Dock Street..(Philly) --- problem was it was about 97 deg w/no A/c on a Friday with a busy crowd.. ... ordered a sampler, and girl really cldn't explain anything, so she gave me a sheet explaining each beer... I asked what their system was, but she didn't know what the system capacity was, nor who to ask...
The food was very good, but I know my 2 daughters couldn't wait to leave...I should return in the Fall. The beer was excellent - esp the summer wheat ..Bravo on the beer .. Grade : B
Brought my sister to Iron Hill in West Chester, and we ordered a sampler...I liked them all, esp the Pig Iron Porter and the India Black Ale. The gal (Jessica) took the time to carefully explain each style..we had a very nice chat, and she said I could ask for recipes when the brewers returned om Monday..
Hopzilla (all Amarillo) is self-explanatory (and my sister didn't like it)..the Vienna Red Lager was extraordinary..took 2 growlers back to my sister's place (she had never heard of a growler )
The folks behind the bar were very well informed (for example, they both knew how big the brewing system was - 10 bbl) and friendly ..She knew there was Chocolate and also black patent in the Porter. I have to get the recipe.. I give them a solid A..
Dock Street..(Philly) --- problem was it was about 97 deg w/no A/c on a Friday with a busy crowd.. ... ordered a sampler, and girl really cldn't explain anything, so she gave me a sheet explaining each beer... I asked what their system was, but she didn't know what the system capacity was, nor who to ask...
The food was very good, but I know my 2 daughters couldn't wait to leave...I should return in the Fall. The beer was excellent - esp the summer wheat ..Bravo on the beer .. Grade : B