Why oh why oh Weyerbacher?!

Howdy folks! Artsy Guy here, feeling accomplished after a full day at the desk. Reward? Sampling the Weyerbacher tap takeover at Rattle & Hum here in the shadow of the Empire State Building (or the location of said shadow if it were actually sunny in NYC, which it's NOT).

I'm such a fan of these events that happen periodically at Rattle & Hum, Pony Bar, Blind Tiger, etc. It's a great opportunity to taste a few brews from one brewer side by side. Favorites sampled on this day were the Double Simcoe IPA, Insanity (barley wine), Heresy and Tiny (both imperial stouts). Just look at all those "W" tap handles!

So... get thee down to Rattle & Hum toot sweet to experience a brewery that doesn't raise a tap handle often in the Big Apple! That's what's HOPpenin'! (Still not sold on the catchphrase, but - heck - it's almost Easter and it's bunny-related.)

Video episode #134, Two Brothers and a Cannon: Tröeg's Brewing.

The Guys make a stop in Harrisburg PA, home to Tröegs Brewing.  As kids, Chris and John Troegner built a homemade cannon that had some serious range: And in 1997, they brought their dream of the "Tröeg-style" of beer to eastern PA, and as a result, the range of great craft beer in the surrounding area is much, much richer today.  Follow us through a tour of the brewery and a tasting session with these fantastic beers.  Many thanks to Dan and Don Lefever and Tracy Rennecker for their help in shooting this episode.  Tröegs!

Video #89: Lancaster Brewing, 2009!

Housed in a late 19th century tobacco warehouse that once held World War II interned prisoners, the Lancaster Brewing Co. keeps a sense of the past alive while serving up 21st century award winning craft beer. Uniquely situated in the heart of Dutch- Amish country, LBC is mindful of its natural fresh roots and is keeping the tradition of the former "Munich of the New World" alive while enjoying double digit yearly growth. Get to know the folks behind these fantastic beers and then stop by to try a Hop Hog on for size! Cheers!

Video #84: Bourbon glazed wings at Lancaster Dispensing Co.

There's a lot of farming in Pennsylvania, but there's also a lot of BEER! And where you find great beer, you find great watering holes. Join Mark and Jimmy as they explore (with the help of Mark's cast of Les Miz from the Fulton Opera House) a classic watering hole in downtown Lancaster, PA, The Lancaster Dispensing Company. The DipCo, as it's known locally, features local beers, fantastic food specials, and great history. But can anyone guess the year there was first a tavern on that spot? Watch and see. Cheers!