Oktoberfest, Paoli-Style
Brief reviews of the many Oktoberfest Marzens available at TJs in Paoli.
beer & wine
Philly Beer Week 2010 – Main Line Event List
Philly Beer Week is back June 4th- June 13th, and the suburbs are taking full part. Here’s our best shot at putting together an event list for the Main Line extended area…
Navigating PA Blue Laws in Search of Beer
Recently, PA State Senator John Rafferty has become the latest to challenge Pennsylvania’s strange and arcane beer sales laws in attempt to allow six-pack sales at beer distributors, grocery and convenience stores (read more about that here). In addition, it’s been just about a year since Wegman’s made a splash in the PA scene when […]
Pumpkin Beers
One of the great things about Fall is the arrival of all kinds of pumpkin beers. Brewed with real pumpkin (usually) and the spices associated with pumpkin pie, these beers are best enjoyed on a chilly October or November day. Of course, living in Pennsylvania, where it is required to purchase a case of beer […]
In Search of Fine Wine and 'Cue on the Brandywine Valley Wine Trail
About a year ago, I came across an article about four friends who traveled to Texas with in search of great wine and great barbecue. It was an entertaining article, but I couldn’t help but wonder: Why I don’t have a job that allows me to to take wine and food tours?
Beer Pick: Brekenridge Pandora's Bock
Looking for a malty beer to enjoy as the weather turns hot, we picked up a case ($38) of this at the Beer Yard in Wayne.
PLCB Pick: Box Wine!
Box wine has quite a terrible reputation, and rightfully so. Franzia is consistently at the top of the “best selling wine in the US” list yet tastes like absolute garbage. A new trend, however, is emerging in box wine, as several brands of quaffable wine are now available in boxes. In addition, these wines are […]
Beer Article
Interesting article on Philly.com that mentions TJs, The Drafting Room and more.
Kreutz Creek Vineyard Tasting Room
Some neat news for WC folks — the folks at Kreutz Creek are opening a tasting room in the heart of downtown West Chester. According to the folks over at WC Dish, it is opening this weekend! Great news for winos like us… Details here
Speaking of Beer, Dock Street is Back
Dock Street Brewery is now open in West Philadelphia, a short ride down Haverford Ave. for those of you on the Eastern Main Line. Aside from the beer, rumors abound about how great the wood-fired pizzas are. 701 S. 50th St. 215-726-2337