places you should be drinking

Local 44. 44th and Spruce.

I know I have mentioned this beer hole but I felt that it deserves its very own post.

Why you ask? Well mostly because of the beer. Oh man the beer. I often struggle to find a beer I haven't had when out but at Local 44 there are always more beers on draft that I have not had than beers I have. That makes me very happy. And there is a large variety. IPA's, cask ales, stout, ect. So pretty much whatever your beer taste , they got it. If you aren't sure what to order, ask the bartender...he will lead you in the right direction. The pints can be a little pricey but still worth it.

Why else do I like Local 44? The kitchen is open till 12. And the jukebox is great. joy division, black sabbath? yes please.

Beer Consumed at Local 44:

• Green Flash Bourbon Stout
• Stone 12 yr Anniversary Stout
• Rogue Black Brutal
• Elysian Dragontooth Stout
• Lagunitas Grarleywine
• Sierra Nevada Smoked
  
• Coniston Blue Bird Bitter

If you have not been to Local 44 I strongly suggest it. Wait. No. Demand it!

Cheers,
Your Friendly Neighborhood Beer Bitch

Beer of the Week

Beer number 3. Flying Fish Brewing Company. Imperial Espresso Porter. 8% abv.
( can you tell i like imperial ales)



This beer has all the lovely color of a dark beer without all the heaviness that goes along with most stouts and porters. It tastes initially like dark chocolate then the espresso hits your tongue. Reminds me of the Southern Tier Imperial Choklat Stout but with a little more sweetness. It started as their 10 year anniversary ale but because of the demand it has become a late -winter seasonal beer. I can certainly see why.

Roomie Opinion: don't like dark beer but I like this one because its not too heavy
Bottom Line: while not as good as the Southern Tier, this beer is certainly more available around here and it is darn tasty if you like a dark and sweet (but not too sweet) beer.

Cheers,
Your Friendly Neighborhood Beer Bitch

Fail.

Tried to go to South Philly Tap Room last night. It was packed. Maybe philly beer week wasn't the time to go try it out.

An Apology

I'm sorry kids. I have been busy and then lazy. and I know I have been neglecting the blog. but I have had some tasty beer at a few places.

Places I have been:

• The Latest Dish (on 4th between bainbridge and south)
• Eulogy (2nd and chestnut)
• Local 44 (spruce and 44th)
• Lucky 13 (13th and passyunk)

Beers I have had:

• Kiuchi Commemorative Ale 2008 (9%)- a must try at The Latest Dish and there is a cute owl on the bottle
  
• Allagash Dubbel (7%) - also at Latest Dish
• Green Flash Bourbon Stout - got this at Local 44. God. So good. Drink it. Now. Go!
• VooDoo Vader (9%) - Lucky 13 had this tall glass of dark goodness.

I promise to update more regularly.

Cheers,
Your Friendly Neighborhood Beer Bitch