David McCormick, the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania, speaks at a campaign event at the Beerded Goat Brewing Co., April 25, 2024, in Harrisburg, Pa. (AP Photo/Marc Levy) (Marc Levy / Associated Press) Republican Rally at The Beerded Goat Democratic U.S. Senator Bob Casey from Pennsylvania has called for a series of debates with his Republican opponent, David McCormick, in the lead-up to the November general election. McCormick has agreed to the proposal. The upcoming Senate race in this key battleground state is expected to be one of the most expensive, with outcomes tha ..read more

Ballast Point Brewery (Long Beach) (photo courtesy of Ballast Point) Ballast Point Shutting Down Production in Miramar Ballast Point Brewing’s headquarters is located at 9045 Carroll Way in Miramar. Ballast Point Brewing has ceased production at its Miramar headquarters, turning to contract brewing as it continues to focus on distribution and maintain its consumer-facing venues while exploring new brewery locations. The trend of contract brewing has gained traction over recent years, allowing companies to reduce overheads such as equipment maintenance, staff payroll, and operational costs, w ..read more

Oktoberfest: Beer Expertise Unleashed By: Amber Julie Oktoberfest (photo courtesy of Amber Julie) Oktoberfest Beer Consumption Tops All Beerfests Globally Oktoberfest is known as the largest Beerfest for a reason. Oktoberfest beer consumption tops globally each year, with a huge number making the front headlines! People gulp a WHOPPING 6.5 million liters of Oktoberfest beer (bier) at the festival in 16-18 days. The nice weather helped a lot, with almost every day being warm and sunny, except for one. But it's not just about the beer! There are other interesting stats from the Oktober ..read more

?????????’? ???! by Intermission Beer Company (photo courtesy of Intermission Beer Co.) ?????????’? ???! Zapp Brannigan: Brannigan’s Law is like Brannigan’s love: hard and fast. –Zapp Brannigan Intermission Beer Company from 10089 Brook Road, Unit A, Glen Allen, VA, United States, Virginia has released Brannigan’s Law! – a Braggot beer; styled like an Irish Red Ale. Braggot is a honey beer (similar to mead) and typically higher in ABV although Brannigan’s Law! comes in at 6.1% ABV. It is also Gluten Reduced which is certainly a plus for many people. Zapp Brannigan: I don’t pretend to unde ..read more

Republican Rally at The Beerded Goat on April 25th Dave McCormick to rally with statewide Republican candidates in Dauphin County Republican U.S. Senate hopeful Dave McCormick is set to join forces with other statewide candidates for a rally in Dauphin County next week. The event, scheduled for April 25 at Beerded Goat Brewery on Union Station Boulevard, will also feature Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Auditor General Tim DeFoor, and Attorney General hopeful Dave Sunday, coming two days following Pennsylvania’s primary election. Doors for the rally will open at 11 a.m. McCormick, along with Garri ..read more

It’s been a long year, wait its only April? Long Tongue Liar by Boneshire Brew Works It was time to sit down and have a beer with Grandma SueAnn.  I have spent so many recent weekends testing my limits of caffeine to work a part time job and it’s time to unwind.  Reaching for a Belgium Tripel just feels right. As soon as it was bottled we picked up some Long Tongue Liar from Boneshire Brew Works.  This tasty Belgian comes in at a 9.6% ABV according to Untapped.  It is described on Untapped as “OH, what a wicked tale you weave.’  So immediately Grandma SueAnn and I ar ..read more

Toppling Goliath Releasing Riwaka Dry Hop Pseudo Sue Riwaka Dry Hop Pseudo Sue will be a pale ale that is dry-hopped with Riwaka hops. It is a variant of the regular Pseudo Sue. The Field Museum collaboration (Toppling Goliath and Field Museum) pale ale will be 5.8% and will be released in 12 oz cans. Pseudo Sue Toppling Goliath’s Pseudo Sue is a heralded American Pale Ale that has captivated beer enthusiasts with its exceptional clarity, smooth profile, and a vibrant showcase of hops. It’s renowned for its single-hop focus on the Citra hop, which imparts lush aromas and flavors of tropical f ..read more

The Road by Cormac McCarthy The Road I read this just a few years after high school, after the birth of my second child, and what now feels like forever ago (but was really just 15 years ago). I remember absolutely loving it. A bleak, dystopic novel of just… going forward. Always moving forward. Always going. One foot in front of the other. And I do find myself like Cormac McCarthy. I loved No Country for Old Men, and All the Pretty Horses. But, on re-reading this just before going to Atlantic City for the AC Beer and Music Fest, I found myself…. having conflicting thoughts on it. At first ..read more

Allusion Brewing Company’s second location (in Duncan Manor Plaza) is having their grand opening on April 13th. Allusion Brewing Company’s second location is having their grand opening on April 13th Allusion Brewing Company’s second location (in Duncan Manor Plaza) is having their grand opening on Saturday – April 13th, 2024. We covered their Second Location here: Allusion Brewing is Opening a Second Spot in McCandless Township, Duncan Manor in Allison Park and the initial announcement here: Allusion Brewing Expanding into Allison Park – North Hills after we learned about it at the Great App ..read more

Isaiah Fitzgerald-Palacio of Voodoo Brewing (photo courtesy of Voodoo Brewing Company) Isaiah Fitzgerald-Palacio Named New CFO and Employee Owner of Voodoo Brewing Company Voodoo Brewing Company, a trailblazer in the craft beer industry celebrated for its innovative approaches and community involvement, is excited to announce the appointment of Isaiah Fitzgerald-Palacio as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and proud employee-owner. Isaiah contributes a rich background in finance and a strong commitment to community enhancement to Voodoo Brewing Company. In his role as CFO, Isaiah will be ..read more