Bear Republic Red Rocket Ale

By FlannelGuy · Comments (0)
Tuesday, October 18th, 2011
Bear Republic Red Rocket Ale

Bear Republic Red Rocket Ale

Bear Republic makes a fine IPA. Even with the lamest label design, it’s a well crafted IPA in my opinion. I haven’t really seen or tried their other selections, until recently, the Red Rocket Ale.

I was shocked to hear this was a Red Ale…even though, well, okay…it says Red Ale on the tap. But this doesn’t really have the components or characteristics of a normal Red.

Very dark, red color. Think crimson esque, ruby color. At first whiff, very sweet. Filled with malts and caramel characteristics.

As I sip away, this brew packs a punch. Fairly strong, but all in all, very tasty. Sweet, caramel malts and some bitters. Definitely full bodied with some carbonation & hops that is all well balanced.

I dug it. Bear Republic is definitely going to start being on my radar. I recommend it should be on yours too!

4 Beer Caps

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Categories : Bar, Beer, Bistro on Bridge, Brew Review, Red Ale

Sly Fox Brewery Pikeland Pils

By FlannelGuy · Comments (0)
Thursday, October 13th, 2011
Sly Fox Brewery Pikeland Pils

Sly Fox Brewery Pikeland Pils

If there’s one beer I could drink the rest of my life, stranded on an island, etc, etc…that be Sly Fox’s Pikeland Pils. Hands down, one of my all time favorite brews. Granted, you gotta seriously appreciate Pilsners to like this beer. Me? I love Pilsners. They’re slightly above IPAs & APAs on my list. They’re smooth, crisp, light and all day drinkable.

I was introduced to the Pikeland Pils during one of Sly Fox’s goat races, an awesome Phoenixville Event if you never been. Who would have known racing goat would be a solid drinking event?  I just remember being instantly hooked. And with them being available in cans, all the better.

It pours a golden body with endless bubbles. As for taste, very smooth. Refreshing. Perfect for the hottest days. Very crisp, clean with a huge carbonation factor that follows you the whole way down. It’s slightly hoppy and balanced with bitters. If you look for it, you’ll feel the tickle of bitters and sweetless linger on the tongue.

What’s great about the Pikeland Pils is it’s a perfect session brew. You can seriously knock back a sixer and maybe get a slight buzz on. Very light.

You gotta be a Pils fan to really appreciate this. You like em’ or hate em’. I love em’. And this is one of the best. Yes, better than Prima…and I am sure that comment just might get me executed. Until then, CHEERS!

 

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Categories : Bar, Beer, Brew Review, Pilsner, Sly Fox Brewery
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In Just Five Days…

By FlannelGuy · Comments (0)
Monday, October 3rd, 2011

It’s just about here and us Crawlers COULD NOT be more excited! Each spot on Bridge Street will be showcasing delicious seasonal brews, giveaways, food and hopefully some music to set the mood! Heck, we don’t even know what’s in store, but we’re up for any surprises these places throw our way!

Visit the checklist page to check out what’s exactly is going on and where! We’ll have a printable version available for print so you can check as you go!

The Crawl Guys who run this page will be out and about with their Blue Pub Crawl T’s. So if you want a pic with us or join us for a beer, flag us down. We’ll be at the following places at the following times, but are subject to change!

PJ Ryans: 1205-12:45
Franco Ristorante: 12:50-1:45
Bistro on Bridge: 1:50-4
Molly Maguires Pub: 4:05- 5:05
Pickering Creek Inn: 5:15-6:25
Bistro on Bridge: 6:30-?

Hope to see yas there! Prost!

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Categories : Bar, Bistro on Bridge, Bridge Street, Event, Food, Franco Ristorante, Molly Maguire's Irish Bar, Phoenixville, Phoenixville Pub Crawl, PJ Ryan's Pub, Pub Crawl, Specials, The Columbia Bar and Grille, The Pickering Creek Inn
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Leinenkugel Oktoberfest

By FlannelGuy · Comments (0)
Wednesday, September 28th, 2011

This is by far the lightest variety of Oktoberfest I’ve had thus so far. I can hone in on all Oktoberfest characteristics: malt, sweetness, toffee, caramel, but they’re very bland. I mean, I’ve tasted Oktoberfest styles that were as sweet as they come, heavy on the malts or crisp on the finish. This, well..it’s spicy, I’ll give it that. And upfront, it looks like any Oktoberfest I sampled. But this is watered down Oktoberfest, folks. The components are there, but barely.  No body whatsoever.

I’m shocked because I dig Leinenkugel, but wow, did they get it wrong with their Oktoberfest. So happy I didn’t start the season with this because this doesn’t get me excited at all for the Oktoberfest season. It’s drinkable, but for me, it’s too disappointing to have another. I can only imagine if I did a full day of sampling, I’d think this was flavored water.

This is another one of those safe bet beers, but too safe if you’d ask me.

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Lancaster Brewing Company Oktoberfest

By FlannelGuy · Comments (0)
Monday, September 26th, 2011

Lancaster Brewery Oktoberfest

Clocks a tickin’ and Oktoberfest is almost over! So I gotta catch up on my reviews!

I know, it seems like I’m doin all the big names. The obvious choices (Spaten, Sam Adams, Sly Fox, etc). But hey, Oktoberfest, is Oktoberfest and don’t worry, I’ll make sure to review some bizarre ones.

So yes, Lancaster Brewery. Love their Hop Hog, openly admit their Strawberry Wheat is rather good and their Oktoberfest, well, it’s right on the money and a rather decent selection of theirs.

I’d say if you read my Rocktoberfest Review or tried it yourself, it’s safe to say you’ll dig Lancaster’s. Pours a copper color, sweet malts, coffee & caramel characteristics and goes down smooth. Nothing extreme or risky. Rather safe. No hops here.

So I’d say, if you’ve never tried and lookin’ to see what Oktoberfest is about, this is a safe bet. Even if you’re all about the Yuenging, this isn’t going to bite you. I’ll be lookin’ for this on the Crawl.

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