What are you drinking?

By all news reports, the New Jersey area will become quite interesting within the next few hours. Regardless of what will or will not happen, this is always an excuse to drink beer. Some love drinking voldka, or whiskey, where others like me love drinking brewskis. Often, we focus too heavily on milk, cheese, and bread but honestly we should think about beer. Or maybe water.


I've been getting supplies the past few days. I'm not sure what to believe on how bad the storm will be. It seems unreal when your seeing events unfold on television.

I picked up a case of miller light, and 12 pack sample fall from magic hat at the wilco. I then went to the Iron Hill Maple Shade to get a growler of Rising Sun. I knew before they were holding a special event teamed up with Flying Fish to serve Iron Fish and Flying Fish #13(don't know if I got the numbers right). I was told this was the ONLY keg available in the world!. Crazy, but no, I didn't drink this beer. I ran into the brewer of Iron Hill, Chris, whom was talking to me about the event and even let me try a taste of Iron Fish, which looked like a black IPA with a nice taste. I should have gotten a growler of that, but the Rising Sun is one of my favorites beer.

Watching the news, make sure you stay safe and drink good beer.

Forget the flowers, bring me Growlers

I'm a huge fan of brew pubs. My favorites include the Lancaster Brewing Company and The Applachian Brewing Company (ABC). I first fell in love with brew pubs while attending college as it was then I turned 21, and because there are numerous brew pubs in South Eastern, PA. The quality of food, beer, and service are usually terrific. I also find when you go to these places the servers and bartender actually have knowledge about the beer they are serving. As much as I love drinking fresh beer, there is nothing better than drinking that fresh beer at your home. My favorite thing that brew pubs offer is the option to purchase a growler of fresh draft beer. The price to fill a growler can range, but most times it will cost you about $10.

The biggest complaint I have about growlers are that brew pubs require you to purchase their own growler which usually will have their brand name or label on it. Assuming you don't have a growler from that brewery or had forgotten it you would need to buy a growler which can be pricey. Depending on the place I have paid around $20 for the growler alone.

Over the years I have built a collection of growlers and do think they are worth considering. I love drinking fresh beer out of a growler and find it cool. Before purchasing you do need to consider when you will drink it. As the beer will not stay fresh if your not drinking that night you might be better off doing a 6 pack.

I once was drinking Magic Hat and underneath the cap it said "Forget the Flowers, Bring me Growlers."