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    Making Plans for Philly Beer Week 2010

    May 5, 2010
    / Announcement, Beer Events /
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    Calling all Philly craft beer lovers! I will be in my birth state of Pennsylvania from June 3rd until June 13th for the purposes of visiting family and friends and as well as attending the many great events of Philly Beer Week 2010. Here is where I need your help. I will definitely be attending the Opening Tap Ceremony but want to know what other events through out the week you think I should attend.  I’ll be splitting time with family in Bucks and Montgomery counties as well as being in the far Northeast of Philly itself.  So post me some recommendations and maybe where you might be going and we can share some brews together.

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    Oak Aged Unearthly

    May 5, 2010
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    Name – Oak Aged Unearthly
    Country – United States
    Type – American Double IPA

    Appearance – Pours a slightly hazy copper color with a nice sized white head that sticks around for a bit.

    Smell – Earthy hops along with a slight sweet bubble gum like taste.

    Taste – Beautiful combination of all the earthy, citrusy and piney hops with a rich malt backing and sweet bubble gum/candi sugar flavor.  There is a definite oak presence.  It’s not in your face but you can pick it up and it adds something nice to this beer.

    As you may know I was a big fan of the normal Unearthly and was looking so forward to the Oak Aged version of it.  I must say that I was not let down at all.  It is just like regular Unearthly but has that very nice chewy oak flavor in there that just adds something extra to an already complex and well rounded DIPA.  This one definitely shoots up to probably my top 3 favorite DIPAs of all time.

    Overall Grade – A

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    Dogfish Head Dinner – Thursday May 6th

    May 4, 2010
    / Beer and Food Pairing, Beer Events /
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    This Thursday, May 6th the folks at Fresh Beer and Dogfish Head will be hosting a beer and food dinner at John Bull English Pub in West Palm Beach, FL.  For just $50 you can get 5 courses matched up with wonderful Dogfish Head brews.  Here is the menu.

    • Course 1: 60 Minute IPA *Grilled Salmon Salad with House Pesto *Asian Pork with Mango Chutney Salad
    • Course 2: 90 minute IPA * Mixed Baby Field Greens with Candied Walnuts, Carrots, Anjou Pears, Shaved Red Onions, and Stilton Cheese served with a Lemon Thyme Vinaigrette and Grilled Foccacia.
    • Course 3: Raison D’Etre *Herb Encrusted Lamb Chops with a Fig and Port Wine Reduction
    • Course 4: Palo Santo Marron *Grilled Veal T-Bone Steak with a Red Onion Risotto Finished with Crisped Applewood Smoked Bacon and Wilted Greens
    • Course 5: Dessert Indian Brown Ale Individual Flourless Chocolate Cake with Fresh Berries and a Mocha Crème

    Make your reservations by calling 561-697-2855. It should be a delicious and off-centered night.

    John Bull English Pub
    801 Village Boulevard
    West Palm Beach, FL 33409

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