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 [...]

I apologize in advance for making you hungry.
Imagine for a moment that you have in front of you a big, thick, juicy steak, cooked exactly the way you like it — beautifully browned on the outside, tender and succulent on the inside. You take one blissful bite of this heavenly hunk of meat, savoring it, [...]

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. [...]

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On Sunday March 14th, the sixth annual Brewer’s Plate is coming to the Penn Museum in Philadelphia!
The Brewer’s Plate, featuring Philadelphia’s premier local food and craft beer, is a fundraising event for Fair Food, a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing locally grown food into the Philadelphia marketplace. [...]

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

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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. [...]

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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. [...]

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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. [...]

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