Had the occasion to visit Nodding Head Brewery at 1516 Sansom and McGillin's Olde Ale House last Friday while in… Continue

Been tto Yards a time or two. Nice space! Now serving some food, too. If you get down there, let Tom know you're an ALEien! And take the brewery tour if it's available.
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Last month I headed into the city to the Tria Fermentation School to attend a "class" led by Rob Tod - Head Brewer of Allagash Brewing Company.

I signed up for the class late, so I was expecting standing room only, however, after mistiming the Philly traffic, I was the first to arrive a half-hour early. The "principal" Erin told me she had a cancellation, so I could pick any seat I wanted. Sweet. I decided to do something I never did in the normal school of my childhood -- sit up front, closest… Continue

Hey, ALEiens.
Good day to blow off holiday prep and brew 'em if you got 'em. Otherwise, a great day to kick back with some good home brews. Stay safe, all!

Greetings one and all!

This time, with the help and suggestions from our fellow ALEien - Johnny B - I am going back to Belgium, Antwerpen to be specific.

As usual, with Cologne as my starting point, the drive shouldn't be too bad (but winters here have a familiar quality to them that I just don't enjoy much...)

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