June 9: Craft Beer Express Version 2.0

craftbeerexpress.com The Craft Beer Express starts its engines once again, this time during the sooner-than-you-think Philly Beer Week. The fleet size has doubled and the route is slightly different (more locations!), but it's pretty much the same idea: drink good beer, get on the bus, on to the next one. This trip departs on June 9 at 4 p.m., and buses continue running till 11 p.m. It's on a WEDNESDAY, but I'm giving you plenty of time to make up a reason to call out of work or convince your boss that he/she should shut down the office and join you. Tickets are $15 plus processing fee at the bus, but you can avoid the fee by purchasing them at any participating bar. After the jump, peep the locations and event details (weren't able to nail everyone down just yet, but we'll update as we do): Kraftwork (541 E. Girard Ave.): "The Moylans invade Fishtown." Kraftwork's Adam Ritter, who owns the participating Sidecar, tells Meal Ticket "they've got a dope arrangement" of Moylan's beers out of Cali, including "stuff that's just hitting the market." Come by around noon to hang out with some of the Moylan's crew. Johnny Brenda's (1201 Frankford Ave.): "It's a Firkin Riot." Talked to owner William Reed, who says there will be at least 16 firkins hammered atop the bar. He's going for a British theme in honor of the English-style casks, offering up traditional British pub fare (i.e. fish and chips) and playing some British tunes (pop and invasion-era genres). This party starts at 11 a.m. so it's another potential first stop before the Express buses start running at 4. Standard Tap (901 N. Second St.): "Weybacher Tap Takeover." Reed, also the Tap's proprietor, says Weyerbacher pours like Blithering Idiot, their barleywine and some flagships will be on the menu. Bar hoppers can also get flights. "We usually don't do flights, but this is a good opportunity to try a few different beers in a short amount of time,â he adds. The Institute (549 N. 12th St.): "Bartender, There's Fruit in My Beer." Co-owner Heather DeRussy says she'll have eight beers on hand that all involved fruit in the brewing process. Look for Lindemann's Pomme, Coronodo Orange Ave. Wit and Otter Creek's QVH). Kite & Key (1836 Callowhill St.): Founders and Yards. Bishop's Collar (2349 Fairmount Ave.): Allagash Takes Over the Taps." Allagash Brewing founder Rob Tod will be on hand to talk up the draft list: Confluence, Victor, Victoria, White, Tripel, Dubbel and Curieux, plus a few surprises. Sidecar Bar and Grille (2201 Christian St.): "Sideswiped by Ithaca Brewing." "It's gonna be gorgeous,â says Ritter. That's all we got. P.O.P.E. (1501 E. Passyunk Ave.): "New Holland brewing presents RockTits with Dr. Joel" Devil's Den (1148 S. 11th St.): "Meet and greet with Pat Conway from Great Lakes and Patrick Rue from The Bruery." Brauhaus Schmitz (718 South St.): "Shelton Brothers Franconian firkins." Co-owner Doug Hager tells us three Franconian firkins will be tapped. Ticket Stubs: Weekly Recap, May 17-21 :: Meal Ticket :: Food Blog :: Philadelphia City Paper Posted 2010-05-21 16:03:00

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June 9: Craft Beer Express Version 2.0

POSTED: Thursday, May 20, 2010, 9:53 PM

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The Craft Beer Express starts its engines once again, this time during the sooner-than-you-think Philly Beer Week. The fleet size has doubled and the route is slightly different (more locations!), but it's pretty much the same idea: drink good beer, get on the bus, on to the next one. This trip departs on June 9 at 4 p.m., and buses continue running till 11 p.m. It's on a WEDNESDAY, but I'm giving you plenty of time to make up a reason to call out of work or convince your boss that he/she should shut down the office and join you. Tickets are $15 plus processing fee at the bus, but you can avoid the fee by purchasing them at any participating bar. After the jump, peep the locations and event details (weren't able to nail everyone down just yet, but we'll update as we do): Kraftwork (541 E. Girard Ave.): "The Moylans invade Fishtown." Kraftwork's Adam Ritter, who owns the participating Sidecar, tells Meal Ticket "they've got a dope arrangement" of Moylan's beers out of Cali, including "stuff that's just hitting the market." Come by around noon to hang out with some of the Moylan's crew. Johnny Brenda's (1201 Frankford Ave.): "It's a Firkin Riot." Talked to owner William Reed, who says there will be at least 16 firkins hammered atop the bar. He's going for a British theme in honor of the English-style casks, offering up traditional British pub fare (i.e. fish and chips) and playing some British tunes (pop and invasion-era genres). This party starts at 11 a.m. so it's another potential first stop before the Express buses start running at 4. Standard Tap (901 N. Second St.): "Weybacher Tap Takeover." Reed, also the Tap's proprietor, says Weyerbacher pours like Blithering Idiot, their barleywine and some flagships will be on the menu. Bar hoppers can also get flights. "We usually don't do flights, but this is a good opportunity to try a few different beers in a short amount of time,â he adds. The Institute (549 N. 12th St.): "Bartender, There's Fruit in My Beer." Co-owner Heather DeRussy says she'll have eight beers on hand that all involved fruit in the brewing process. Look for Lindemann's Pomme, Coronodo Orange Ave. Wit and Otter Creek's QVH). Kite & Key (1836 Callowhill St.): Founders and Yards. Bishop's Collar (2349 Fairmount Ave.): Allagash Takes Over the Taps." Allagash Brewing founder Rob Tod will be on hand to talk up the draft list: Confluence, Victor, Victoria, White, Tripel, Dubbel and Curieux, plus a few surprises. Sidecar Bar and Grille (2201 Christian St.): "Sideswiped by Ithaca Brewing." "It's gonna be gorgeous,â says Ritter. That's all we got. P.O.P.E. (1501 E. Passyunk Ave.): "New Holland brewing presents RockTits with Dr. Joel" Devil's Den (1148 S. 11th St.): "Meet and greet with Pat Conway from Great Lakes and Patrick Rue from The Bruery." Brauhaus Schmitz (718 South St.): "Shelton Brothers Franconian firkins." Co-owner Doug Hager tells us three Franconian firkins will be tapped.

Ticket Stubs: Weekly Recap, May 17-21 :: Meal Ticket :: Food Blog :: Philadelphia City Paper

Posted 2010-05-21 16:03:00

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