Philly Area Thread

[Lukepistol88]

Cool thread!!

 

[xnicknj]

Pretty sure it's Bella Vista for Prairie but I don't know for sure.

Correct: http://prairieales.com/distributors/

Evahflow check with Bella Vista since they're the main distro point (albeit probably the most expensive spot in the city). You can try Beer Yard (call first) but if you're staying actually IN the city, getting out there and back will suck bc we have the ****ing worst roads ever.

 

[user 305778]

While expensive for some stuff, Bella Vista is the cheapest for stuff they distribute as far as I've seen. Haven't done research into this or anything just my observations.

 

[Evahflow]

Thanks guys. I'll be staying at my girlfriends parents in Drexel Hill. I just figured I'd try to get a case if I could. I'll check those out.

 

[Thoreau Like A Girl]

Thanks guys. I'll be staying at my girlfriends parents in Drexel Hill. I just figured I'd try to get a case if I could. I'll check those out.

Check out Township Line Bev in Drexel Hill.
And make sure you look in the back left corner *cough*

 

[cry me]

Who's going to the Philly Beer Scene bottle share?

I'll be there, snagged the last tickets from Jared

 

[demmons]

Probably a little late to help any of you all out but Iron Abbey just unloaded a stash of Cantillon onto the shelf today. Vignerrone, St Lamvinus, Grand Cru, and Gueuze. Fairly priced too, which was the even bigger shock.

 

[Beeradelphia1]

ISO someone in the Philly area who got fen tao this weekend. I don't feel like trading for it. I have an Aurelian lure and mvb to open. It would be cool to get close to if not all of their bottles together for a share. Surely we can pull this off Philly

 

[Thoreau Like A Girl]

Probably a little late to help any of you all out but Iron Abbey just unloaded a stash of Cantillon onto the shelf today. Vignerrone, St Lamvinus, Grand Cru, and Gueuze. Fairly priced too, which was the even bigger shock.

****. Want Viggy. So far away.

 

[demmons]

****. Want Viggy. So far away.

Excuses! Made the trip from the dirty Jerz.

 

[Calcifer]

ISO someone in the Philly area who got fen tao this weekend. I don't feel like trading for it. I have an Aurelian lure and mvb to open. It would be cool to get close to if not all of their bottles together for a share. Surely we can pull this off Philly

Again, why are you going to be away around Thanksgiving? I have a bottle coming

 

[Beeradelphia1]

Again, why are you going to be away around Thanksgiving? I have a bottle coming

I know. I'm the worst.

 

[dbawdbawdbaw]

 

[deadweights]

Help!

Anyone know of some good bottle shops in the city? Looking for West Coast, mid-west Florida beers.

 

[Thoreau Like A Girl]

^ Foodery. The one in the gayborhood is the best one.

 

[Max]

whyyyyy have i not clicked on this thread until now? omg that todd gif.

 

[ShogoKawada]

I JUST MOVED TO PHILLY, YOU GUYS

 

[Thoreau Like A Girl]

I JUST MOVED TO PHILLY, YOU GUYS

**** off

 

[ShogoKawada]

**** off

that's pretty much been the response so far

 

[Max]

I JUST MOVED TO PHILLY, YOU GUYS

where did you move to?

 

[ShogoKawada]

where did you move to?

5th street right above northern liberties. 10mins walk to Barcade/Frankford Hall/Bottle Bar East

 

[ForkAndSpoonOperator]

5th street right above northern liberties. 10mins walk to Barcade/Frankford Hall/Bottle Bar East

I was pretty sure I was going to get murdered in a customer's house at 4th and Jefferson a couple months ago.

Welcome to Philly!

 

[ShogoKawada]

I was pretty sure I was going to get murdered in a customer's house at 4th and Jefferson a couple months ago.

Welcome to Philly!

thankfully that's a full two blocks away from where I'm at soooooooo

 

[Max]

thankfully that's a full two blocks away from where I'm at soooooooo

well all you have to do is stay out of that guy's house and you should be good

 

[dbawdbawdbaw]

 

[xnicknj]

I JUST MOVED TO PHILLY, YOU GUYS

WELCOME. In case you havent seen this already: http://www.talkbeer.com/community/threads/visiting-philadelphia-guide.1437/

It needs some updating but there's a lot of good info, not sure how familiar you are with the city already.

 

[ShogoKawada]

WELCOME. In case you havent seen this already: http://www.talkbeer.com/community/threads/visiting-philadelphia-guide.1437/

It needs some updating but there's a lot of good info, not sure how familiar you are with the city already.

Thanks, nice to have it all in one spot.

I have spent most of my time at Bottle Bar East, Barcade, and Frankford Hall. Kraftwork is awesome as well.

 

[lazerviking]

Thanks, nice to have it all in one spot.

I have spent most of my time at Bottle Bar East, Barcade, and Frankford Hall. Kraftwork is awesome as well.

What brought you to Philly?

 

[ShogoKawada]

What brought you to Philly?

my girlfriend got into a PhD program and I tagged along

 

[user 305306]

Who else is ready for hockey season?

 

[dbawdbawdbaw]

 

[xnicknj]

Nodding Head is moving out of center city: http://www.phillymag.com/foobooz/2014/10/14/nodding-head-brewery-moving-center-city/

Last day is 10/31. I only went there occasionally but still bummed to see them leave.

 

[lazerviking]

Nodding Head is moving out of center city: http://www.phillymag.com/foobooz/2014/10/14/nodding-head-brewery-moving-center-city/

Last day is 10/31. I only went there occasionally but still bummed to see them leave.

I've heard rumors about Fishtown being the new location.

 

[Thoreau Like A Girl]

Anyone going to the Brewerytown Brew Fair on Saturday? I live 2 blocks away and willing to have fellow attendees over after to raid my cellar.
http://www.facebook.com/brewfair

 

[demmons]

That Capones taplist this weekend tho..
Gonna try and make it out Saturday.

 

[Thoreau Like A Girl]

Boo.

 

[lazerviking]

Anybody know anything about 2nd Story Brewing, the brewpub moving into the old Triumph space in Old City? alitteral? Apparently they are opening this weekend.

 

[cry me]

Anybody know anything about 2nd Story Brewing, the brewpub moving into the old Triumph space in Old City? alitteral? Apparently they are opening this weekend.

I know that the executive chef is from a restaurant down this way that's very good. Know nothing about the beer.

 

[user 305306]

Anybody know anything about 2nd Story Brewing, the brewpub moving into the old Triumph space in Old City? alitteral? Apparently they are opening this weekend.

I know a thing or two, but I am not involved in the new place. The last I heard the brewery was going to open on the 13th, but that date has come and gone. There was a number of renovations in progress when I was there last and around the construction, there looked to be some very nice changes to the decor. I am interested to see the final product.

The chef on location (Bryan) is the same as the one that was there for Triumph and he does great work.

As for the beer, I have not tried anything brewed to date, but the brewer (John) has multiple years of home-brewing experience. They have installed 8 additional taps to include a variety of outside beers/cider. There was also talk about a bottle list (outside beers) and stepping up the wine selection. The idea was to be more inclusive and attract a wider variety of drinker/diner.

Anybody feel free to chime in with additional insight or any corrections.

 

[xnicknj]

I got a press release about them last week actually - says they're supposed to be opening on 10/21.

Notable piece here about the beer:
"The heartbeat of 2nd Story will pulse loudly on the second floor, where guests can rest comfortably at the copper-topped bar while watching Wible brew a fresh batch of lager from the brewery’s 15-bbl brewing system. His extensive draft list will feature four distinctive house beers and five rotating taps, with one cask engine, and seasonal favorites such as Great Harvest Pumpkin Ale and Colonial Porter on draught, as well as a thoughtful cocktail menu and dedicated list of favorite domestic bottles and even ciders for the non-craft beer lovers. In addition, there will be an upstairs fireplace and beer garden, accented with salvaged oak and nostalgic photos of iconic Philadelphia breweries."