June/July 2009

The Novice Approach

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The Variety Pack

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A little something to help you learn more about good beers.

By the time you pick up this magazine, you may be seeing “The Short Course in Beer” on shelves at your local bookstore, or maybe even your local campus bookstore. Local author Dr. Lynn Hoffman’s new textbook focuses on bringing our favorite topic to more people than ever before. Covering just about everything in the broad history of beer, his book begs those who may not consider themselves experts in the field to pick up a bottle of the good stuff and do their research.

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John Knows Best: June/July 2009

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By John Galster

John Knows Best

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My friends have recently gotten me to switch from cocktails to beer, how can I find which types of beer suit me best?
— Rachel W., Yardley, PA

Congratulations, you’ve taken the first step by picking up this magazine! At first taste, beer can put off many tasters simply because their palates are not used to the bitterness of hops used to flavor beer. My favorite tactic is to simply try and taste a bit of every beer you come across. After sampling many, many beers the strong bitter beers that I could barely choke down after sampling just a few are now my favorites.

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Drink the Dark Side

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By Brandi Kerekes

D-Lite | The Variety Pack

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Beer Bottle Lawn Darts

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Fun with Beer

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We all know that traditional lawn darts are now illegal. Backyard BBQ + Beer + Large, Pointy, Flying Darts = Someone Losing an Eye.

So instead of the bloody mess, they now sell heavy, weighted lawn darts. This is a much better idea. Rather than someone losing an eye, their skull gets crushed instead. We will teach you how to make your own set of weighted lawn darts using aluminum beer bottles. It adds a unique twist to the game since they are an awkward shape. It’s pretty tough to master the way they roll and bounce, making this quite a challenging and fun backyard game. Follow these instructions to make your own set, and get creative. Being the diehard Phillies fans that we are, we chose to paint ours in an old school Phillies motif. If you are a Mets fan, I suggest you paint yours a lovely shade of go-fuck-yourself.

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Summer Honey Witbier

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Homebrewer's Corner

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Here’s an easy drinking beer for summer with both nods to tradition and the creative side of brewing. The honey brings an interesting flavor note to the brew and keeps the body light and crisp. Most of the spices are traditional to the Belgian style. Chamomile is reportedly brewing legend Pierre Celis’ “secret ingredient.” The inclusion of saffron is a new twist on the style. The flavors of saffron and honey go so well together in Dogfish Head’s Midas Touch, it adds a rich depth of flavor to the brew. This may just be the most complex easy drinking beer you’ll ever make.

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Hoegaarden Steamed Clams

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Cooking with Beer

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This is a recipe I have been preparing for quite some time. It is best made with clams but can also be used for steaming mussels, shrimp or crab legs. When I’m at home during colder days, I make it on the stove top as the following recipe outlines. During the summer, I will break out my large 30-Quart pot and propane burner (a turkey fryer kit which can be commonly found at Walmart or Lowes will do) and make this outside with quantities appropriate for a summertime feast. If you go this route, I would recommend tripling the recipe; however, don’t be afraid to overstuff the pot with your clams and other shellfish. And make sure to bring a bib.

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Ales of the Revolution

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By John Galster

Features

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From our founding fathers to the pioneers of our newer cultural beer revolution, these delicious brews have been there… and thankfully there are brewers out there who want to prove it!

Ah summer, it’s my favorite time of year. The time to kick back, relax and enjoy yourself. Its also the time to celebrate the 4th of July, our nation’s birthday. We get together with family and enjoy the things we typically think of as American; apple pie, baseball, and rock & roll. Well, here in the State of Independence, we can think of something else typically American: beer! I know, I know, beer was brewed long before Europeans settled North America. Hell, the ancient Sumerians and Egyptians even brewed their own beer, how can I call beer typically American? Well, the simple fact is that as long as there has been an America, there has been a deeply rooted beer scene. From our founding fathers to the pioneers of our newer cultural beer revolution, these delicious brews have been there — and thankfully there are brewers out there who want to prove it!

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Outdoor Summertime Boozing

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By Mat Falco

Features

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If you’re anything like us over here at Philly Beer Scene, there is something irresistible about having a quality pint outside in the sun. No matter how hung over or lacking in desire to drink you are, as soon as you catch a glimpse of a few people relaxing outside having a few beers, you get this sudden urge to follow. There is really nothing better in the summer than coming across a nice outdoor seating area that serves your favorite beers. That is why we are here to help you out and make sure you find the perfect place for your summertime boozing.

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A Project of Passion

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By Mat Falco

Bar & Restaurant Reviews

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Dock Street Brewing Company.

Who would have guessed you could run a brewery based on the words of the hip-hop legend Ice T? Well maybe that’s not exactly what happened, but Ice T once said, “Passion makes the world go round. Love just makes it a safer place,” and that could pretty much be Dock Streets mission statement.

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The Hulmeville Inn

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By John Galster

Bar & Restaurant Reviews

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Just recently I got the chance to re-visit one of my favorite bars and I was pleasantly surprised. The bar was the Hulmeville Inn and the reason for my suprise was the beautiful sunroom off the side of the bar. While I had been here many times in the past, it was usually for a loud meet up with friends or co-workers or to watch the Phillies on one of the HDTVs around the bar.

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