NervousDad
BFM
My buddy lives in Quakertown, his power is out on State Rd.
what beer to buy in pa.
- Thread starter 2BeerSpeer
- Start date
Help Support Homebrew Talk:
HeadyKilowatt
Well-Known Member
You're not too far from these guys, who just opened a few months ago and would appreciate the support:
http://roundguysbrewery.com/
and Phoenixville isn't too far off to get some dinner and brews at Sly Fox one night while you're in the area.
http://roundguysbrewery.com/
and Phoenixville isn't too far off to get some dinner and brews at Sly Fox one night while you're in the area.
OP
OP
Most power is out in this area...progress is slow...PPL is very unorganized, I guess they're just overwhelmed! Rumor is there's a storm headed this way?!?
OP
OP
Someone said its pennsburg....got us waiting at a lil fire dept on ppl right now...
Pliny is from CA..
Get
Troegs - Nugget Nectar
Victory - Hop Wallop
actually get another Victory - Hop Wallop
a 24pack of Yuengling Black&Tan in 16oz cans
and Southern Tier - anything/everything
Get
Troegs - Nugget Nectar
Victory - Hop Wallop
actually get another Victory - Hop Wallop
a 24pack of Yuengling Black&Tan in 16oz cans
and Southern Tier - anything/everything
worstbrewing
Well-Known Member
Troegs is my favorite, definitely check out the brewery if you can, they moved about a year ago and have a really neat setup and great lineup of beers (especially their scratch beers). Victory is another good one that isn't too far, and if you can, check out Round Guys Brewing (saw someone mentioned above) and Prism, both are small local breweries you won't likely find anywhere else, and both have some pretty unique brews (especially Prism, they don't really seem to make anything "normal" haha).
![Craft A Brew - Safale BE-256 Yeast - Fermentis - Belgian Ale Dry Yeast - For Belgian & Strong Ales - Ingredients for Home Brewing - Beer Making Supplies - [3 Pack]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51bcKEwQmWL._SL500_.jpg)
robprice
New Member
they seemed to have some pretty good stuff. and they have a brewing supplies shop, too, I think.
Troegs is my favorite PA brewery. Sly fox a close second. DO NOT waste your money on the yards "Beers of the revolution" case. You will NOT be able to choke down/give away the spruce tip beer. The tavern porter is ok. However, Yards "Cape of Good Hope", "brawler", and their mixed case in general is pretty solid. That all said, you are very close to Shangy's in Emmeaus. GO THERE, NOW. regardless of whether it's local or not, they will have stuff I guarantee you cannot get at home. Take your checkbook.
And thank you so much for helping this area out. I only wish the guys from NC that restored power in my neighborhood (late last night mind you) would have accepted my homebrew!
And thank you so much for helping this area out. I only wish the guys from NC that restored power in my neighborhood (late last night mind you) would have accepted my homebrew!
Bumpasourus
Member
Yuengling
Oldest brewery in the United States and you can get it on drought everywhere. Try it just for the historical aspect if anything else.
and despite my pretentiousness about beer I love it.
Oldest brewery in the United States and you can get it on drought everywhere. Try it just for the historical aspect if anything else.
and despite my pretentiousness about beer I love it.
I like victory beers alot!
OP
OP
Guys I really appreciate the replies! With the hours we arre working and the demand on us I probably won't be able to score any of these regional brews 
but I did get a chance to try a yuengling or 8 on draft draft tonight at the local applebees and surprisingly to me it is a lot different than it is in NC! Can anyone explain this? In NC it is a lil sweet for my liking but it was smooth and a lil more malty here...if by chance any of you are around Quakertown we usually dispatch out of the Milford fire dept and I'd gladly pay for some regional brews or homebrew!
but I did get a chance to try a yuengling or 8 on draft draft tonight at the local applebees and surprisingly to me it is a lot different than it is in NC! Can anyone explain this? In NC it is a lil sweet for my liking but it was smooth and a lil more malty here...if by chance any of you are around Quakertown we usually dispatch out of the Milford fire dept and I'd gladly pay for some regional brews or homebrew!
+HopSpunge+
Well-Known Member
Victory prima pils is the best commercial pilsner made hands down. If you find one better please let me no.
OP
OP
+HopSpunge+ said:
I get it a lot and agree...it's one of my fav's!
Guys I really appreciate the replies! With the hours we arre working and the demand on us I probably won't be able to score any of these regional brews
Your lager in NC most likely comes from the Tampa brewery.
whitehause
Well-Known Member
Small world......I'm in Fleetwood,PA about 25 mins from A-town. Oldest son lives in A-Town. My mom was born and raised on a tobacco farm in Mt Airy, and my aunt in NC just said they sent guys from Duke electric up this way.
Anyway....all the suggestions are good ones. Victory Golden Monkey is a good brew if you want to pass out quick after a long day (10%ish).
Troegs is also a great choice.
If you end up down in the Oley area there is a good place called Union Jacks Inn on the Manatawny that has a ton of different beers (500 or so). Not a brewpub, but you can try almost all the ones mentioned here.
Anyway....all the suggestions are good ones. Victory Golden Monkey is a good brew if you want to pass out quick after a long day (10%ish).
Troegs is also a great choice.
If you end up down in the Oley area there is a good place called Union Jacks Inn on the Manatawny that has a ton of different beers (500 or so). Not a brewpub, but you can try almost all the ones mentioned here.
Take 78 east to Easton for Weyerbacher... 78 west down 81s and ull run into the Hershey/Harrisburg area. Troegs is right next to Hershey Park. Take 78 west to route 61 north to pottsville and go to the yuengling brewery. def worth the trip. Take 476 north and get off at exit 105 and ur in WB. Stegmaier is in WB and Susquehanna Brewing Co is a few miles away in Pittston.
OP
OP
Yep small world, I'm from Mt Airy and work on the Duke system in Greensboro normally.
whitehause
Well-Known Member
Yep....it was all Duke trucks that got my power back yesterday.....Thank all the guys for me.
OP
OP
whitehause said:
I'm actually in the yellow "pike" trucks...we're a contractor for duke energy but a lot of the duke guys came up as well...glad to here they got you on!
I took the tour there a few years ago and someone said the same thing, about it tasting differently. The natural water source up here provides for different water types. I can't remember if its harder or softer but one of the brewers in the building was talking to a small group of us after and said there is a difference.
I can't believe no one told you to stop at abes in bethlehem yet! Open late and has a great selection of take out, also can buy singles and six packs. Maybe check out the spinnerstown hotel also, i think they reopened today.
ingchr1
Well-Known Member
Not sure if its been mentioned yet but Yards Extra Special Ale is good.
Sithdad
Well-Known Member
Just a few miles away from Dorney is Emmaus. There's a beer distributor there called Shangy's. It has an obscene selection of beer. However, you have to buy them by the case. Wegman's and Abe's (1301 W Broad St, Bethlehem, PA 18018). He has a very good selection of beer (international and domestic). Wegman's in Allentown has a cooler that is dedicated just to PA breweries (Weyebacher, Yard's, Troeg's, Victory, Lancaster Brewing) and they are open 24hrs (not sure if you can buy beer 24hrs a day though.
Forgot to add my thanks for coming up and helping. I'm sure you've repaired one of the numerous downed lines that provide power to someone in my family.
Forgot to add my thanks for coming up and helping. I'm sure you've repaired one of the numerous downed lines that provide power to someone in my family.
OP
OP
Never tried troegs. I like to get a couple bombers of each of their beers and some victory...I get the prima pils a lot so I don't need that. I'd also be down with getting a bomber of Pliny if they have it and maybe a couple of the local breweries best...that is if I can get there or meet someone @ dorney. I'm usually there by 9:30. PM if interested...
OP
OP
Does anybody know if valley beverage would have the type beer I'm looking for?
OP
OP
Thanks to all who have replied it has been a pleasure communicating in this thread! I scored some really interesting brews thanks to sithdad...he took time away from his evening to pick me up, take me to wegmans, and bring me back! He may not have known how long it would take me to make up my mind...or else he may have not replied. All kidding aside I really appreciate the kind gesture and look forward to drinking these at my beer tasting party when I get home...I will list my beers tomorrow for thoughts from those who have tried them.
gandalfiii
Well-Known Member
My neighbor, who used to live up that way keeps telling me to go to Shangy's. I may give it a go now.
+1000 on the thanks for the help too. My neighborhood was very fortunate to come through relatively unscathed, but I have friends and family who are still without power tonight.
Oh, and I hope you really enjoy the PA beer!
Similar threads
