Pipes Output http://pipes.yahoo.com/pipes/pipe.info?_id=fc5c8653ba4a5830b0d5e0e563ac4544 Sat, 25 May 2013 10:11:52 +0000 http://pipes.yahoo.com/pipes/ http://ironhillbrewery.com/blog/ihbhome/2013/04/30/a-burger-a-day-for-the-month-of-may/ We are so excited Burger Month is finally here. As some of you may know, May is National Burger Month! Iron Hill celebrates National Burger Month by featuring a different burger each day for 31 days. Also if you EAT ANY 5 OF THE 31 BURGERS DURING THE MONTH AND RECEIVE $15 OFF YOUR NEXT PURCHASE! (details available in any Iron Hill Brewery location) Mark your calendars...here is this year's calendar of burgers: May 1 The Chip Kelly Burger - oregon blue cheese, red onion confit, c...<br/><br/>Keep on reading: <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://ironhillbrewery.com/blog/ihbhome/2013/04/30/a-burger-a-day-for-the-month-of-may/">A Burger a Day for the Month of May!</a> http://ironhillbrewery.com/blog/ihbhome/2013/04/30/a-burger-a-day-for-the-month-of-may/ Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:00:00 +0000 http://ironhillbrewery.com/blog/ihbhome/2013/04/08/2013-brandywine-valley-craft-brewers-festival-%e2%80%93-guest-blog-by-kevin-finn/ It’s (almost) that time of year again, beer festival season! The weather is warming up and we are just a (month, few weeks) from one of Iron Hill’s biggest events of the year, the Brandywine Valley Craft Brewers Festival (BVCBF). The festival takes place outside Iron Hill Brewery in Media, and is one of the highlights of the year for me and my staff. ...<br/><br/>Keep on reading: <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://ironhillbrewery.com/blog/ihbhome/2013/04/08/2013-brandywine-valley-craft-brewers-festival-%e2%80%93-guest-blog-by-kevin-finn/">2013 Brandywine Valley Craft Brewers Festival – guest blog by Kevin Finn</a> http://ironhillbrewery.com/blog/ihbhome/2013/04/08/2013-brandywine-valley-craft-brewers-festival-%e2%80%93-guest-blog-by-kevin-finn/ Mon, 08 Apr 2013 19:24:22 +0000 http://ironhillbrewery.com/blog/ihbhome/2013/03/05/prime-time-an-iron-hill-legacy/ Prime Time has been happening at Iron Hill every Sunday afternoon for the past 16 years. The promotion has always featured the classic, ...<br/><br/>Keep on reading: <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://ironhillbrewery.com/blog/ihbhome/2013/03/05/prime-time-an-iron-hill-legacy/">Prime Time, an Iron Hill Legacy</a> http://ironhillbrewery.com/blog/ihbhome/2013/03/05/prime-time-an-iron-hill-legacy/ Tue, 05 Mar 2013 06:00:57 +0000 http://ironhillbrewery.com/blog/ihbhome/2013/02/11/guest-post-kevin-walter%e2%80%99s-farewell-and-hometown-hero-returns-as-lancaster%e2%80%99s-new-head-brewer/ Lancaster native Chad Rieker is returning to take the tiller on the brewhouse at Iron Hill Lancaster.  Chad has brewing in his blood.  His family founded the Rieker Star brewery in the 1800’s which produced fine pilsner beer largely consumed in the Cabbage Hill neighborhood.  During prohibition, Rieker Star beer was pumped through a hose in the sewers straight to the thirsty patrons of speakeasies.  Eventually the federal stranglehold on the once strong American brewing tradition proved...<br/><br/>Keep on reading: <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://ironhillbrewery.com/blog/ihbhome/2013/02/11/guest-post-kevin-walter%e2%80%99s-farewell-and-hometown-hero-returns-as-lancaster%e2%80%99s-new-head-brewer/">Guest Post: Kevin Walter’s Farewell and Hometown Hero Returns as Lancaster’s New Head Brewer</a> http://ironhillbrewery.com/blog/ihbhome/2013/02/11/guest-post-kevin-walter%e2%80%99s-farewell-and-hometown-hero-returns-as-lancaster%e2%80%99s-new-head-brewer/ Mon, 11 Feb 2013 11:00:58 +0000 http://ironhillbrewery.com/blog/ihbhome/2013/01/23/guest-post-kevin-finn-talks-about-belgium-comes-to-west-chester/ This Saturday afternoon, January 26, at 1pm Iron Hill Brewery in West Chester hosts one of my favorite events of the year, Belgium Comes to West Chester. I love this event for a variety of reasons, but the best is that you will most likely never find the same variety and quality of American brewed, Belgian style beers in one place outside of Ommegang. The event features 30 different beers from over two dozen breweries. Some of the beers I am looking forward to drinking include: Spéci...<br/><br/>Keep on reading: <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://ironhillbrewery.com/blog/ihbhome/2013/01/23/guest-post-kevin-finn-talks-about-belgium-comes-to-west-chester/">Guest Post: Kevin Finn talks about Belgium Comes to West Chester</a> http://ironhillbrewery.com/blog/ihbhome/2013/01/23/guest-post-kevin-finn-talks-about-belgium-comes-to-west-chester/ Thu, 24 Jan 2013 01:24:30 +0000 http://ironhillbrewery.com/blog/westchester/brewery-news/danny-williams-a-friend-passes/ The beer industry took a huge hit this week when one of our very special friends passed away. Paul Gatza eulogizes him grecefully, so I will simply pass along these kind words about a man we will all miss: From: Paul Gatza  Tuesday, January 24, 2012 Subject: Danny Williams It is with heavy heart that I report that our dear friend Danny Williams passed away Monday night in his bed in Sunshine after a struggle with cancer. Danny served various functions for the Brewers Association over t...<br/><br/>Keep on reading: <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://ironhillbrewery.com/blog/westchester/brewery-news/danny-williams-a-friend-passes/">Danny Williams, a friend passes</a> http://ironhillbrewery.com/blog/westchester/brewery-news/danny-williams-a-friend-passes/ Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:55:16 +0000 http://ironhillbrewery.com/blog/westchester/brewery-news/the-bctwc-2012-beer-menu/ WooHoo! Here is the 2012 Belgium Comes to West Chester Final Menu!<br/><br/>Keep on reading: <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://ironhillbrewery.com/blog/westchester/brewery-news/the-bctwc-2012-beer-menu/">The BCTWC 2012 Beer Menu!!!</a> http://ironhillbrewery.com/blog/westchester/brewery-news/the-bctwc-2012-beer-menu/ Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:46:19 +0000 http://ironhillbrewery.com/blog/westchester/brewery-news/get-in-early-to-belgium-comes-to-west-chester/ Check this out: Belgium Comes to West Chester is this Saturday the 28th. Our friends over at WC Dish are giving away two mug club memberships!!!! These babies will get you in to the 12:00pm Mug Club Only Preview! Head over there for your chance to win. See you Saturday!<br/><br/>Keep on reading: <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://ironhillbrewery.com/blog/westchester/brewery-news/get-in-early-to-belgium-comes-to-west-chester/">Get in early to Belgium Comes to West Chester!</a> http://ironhillbrewery.com/blog/westchester/brewery-news/get-in-early-to-belgium-comes-to-west-chester/ Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:59:58 +0000 http://ironhillbrewery.com/blog/westchester/brewery-news/belgium-comes-to-west-chester-2012/ Hey gang! we have a date for BCTWC 2012. It's Saturday January 28th 2012! There are 29 breweries on the list and this year promises to be one of the best ever. We will have most of the ususal suspects and, of course, you will be able to purchase beer samplers of the etire line-up. I am super excited. Here's the official announcement: Belgium Comes to West Chester 2012<br/><br/>Keep on reading: <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://ironhillbrewery.com/blog/westchester/brewery-news/belgium-comes-to-west-chester-2012/">Belgium Comes to West Chester 2012!</a> http://ironhillbrewery.com/blog/westchester/brewery-news/belgium-comes-to-west-chester-2012/ Sun, 08 Jan 2012 16:50:01 +0000 http://ironhillbrewery.com/blog/westchester/events/8th-annual-iron-hill-twilight-criterium/ [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WG7CJ7p1Tps[/youtube]I can't believe it's Bike Race time again! Wow, that year went fast. In any case this coming Saturday is the 8th annual Iron Hill Twilight Criterium. The race runs right in front of Iron Hill West Chester. We will have a beer garden open on the patio, and will be broadcasting the race live on closed circuit T.V. in the restaurant. Come by for the action...it's really pretty awesome!<br/><br/>Keep on reading: <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://ironhillbrewery.com/blog/westchester/events/8th-annual-iron-hill-twilight-criterium/">7th Annual Iron Hill Twilight Criterium</a> http://ironhillbrewery.com/blog/westchester/events/8th-annual-iron-hill-twilight-criterium/ Tue, 05 Jul 2011 14:14:36 +0000 http://ironhillbrewery.com/blog/northwales/2012/04/27/zoo-with-friends/ Recently I asked a couple of friends of zoowithroy.com if they would want to come in to design, brew a beer, and enter into a competition amongst each other. Those friends were Ryan @petzrawr, Craney @cranekicker, and Alexandra @Alex_Reardon. Petz brewed a Czech Pilsner and naturally named it @petzrawr Pilsner, Alex will be brewing a Bock and naturally she called Instigator because she starts trouble and Craney is brewing a beer with Sorachi Ace hops (Japanese hops) and calling it Aka...<br/><br/>Keep on reading: <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://ironhillbrewery.com/blog/northwales/2012/04/27/zoo-with-friends/">Zoo with Friends</a> http://ironhillbrewery.com/blog/northwales/2012/04/27/zoo-with-friends/ Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:46:12 +0000 http://ironhillbrewery.com/blog/northwales/2012/03/09/what-will-you-be-doing-6-months-from-now/ There are few days in the brewery that are as fun as when you get to taste a beer out of one of your aging barrels.  Cabernet barrel, bourbon barrel, bourbon barrel with vanilla beans, Sauvignon Blanc barrel spiked with some kind of delicious, funky, sour, Belgian love.  It doesn't matter, they are all fun.  It kind of feels like when I was a kid and I opened my new "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Sewer Playset."  Yes, I really do measure my present happiness up against the pure bliss of a...<br/><br/>Keep on reading: <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://ironhillbrewery.com/blog/northwales/2012/03/09/what-will-you-be-doing-6-months-from-now/">What will you be doing 6 months from now?</a> http://ironhillbrewery.com/blog/northwales/2012/03/09/what-will-you-be-doing-6-months-from-now/ Fri, 09 Mar 2012 18:47:25 +0000 http://ironhillbrewery.com/blog/northwales/2012/02/20/winstons-wee-heavy/ Click here for more information on the Keystone K-9s Search and Rescue group and the "Give 20" coupon from Iron Hill to present at the fundraiser.<br/><br/>Keep on reading: <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://ironhillbrewery.com/blog/northwales/2012/02/20/winstons-wee-heavy/">Winston&#8217;s Wee Heavy.</a> http://ironhillbrewery.com/blog/northwales/2012/02/20/winstons-wee-heavy/ Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:41:28 +0000 http://ironhillbrewery.com/blog/northwales/2012/02/20/502/   <br/><br/>Keep on reading: <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://ironhillbrewery.com/blog/northwales/2012/02/20/502/">Beer and Chocolate. Brewmaster&#8217;s Spring Brunch.</a> http://ironhillbrewery.com/blog/northwales/2012/02/20/502/ Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:03:24 +0000 http://ironhillbrewery.com/blog/northwales/2012/02/17/long-time-no-see/   It has been a while since I updated my blog.  I am sorry for the lack of news, but brewing during the busiest time of the year got the better of me and I slacked on my updates.  I'm back now though with a lot of news on what's been happening in the brewery. Introducing our new Assistant Brewer, Craig Smith. [caption id="attachment_425" align="aligncenter" width="225" caption="Corny pose."][/caption] Craig worked on the bottling line with our friends at Yards.  He homebrews, coo...<br/><br/>Keep on reading: <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://ironhillbrewery.com/blog/northwales/2012/02/17/long-time-no-see/">Long time no see.</a> http://ironhillbrewery.com/blog/northwales/2012/02/17/long-time-no-see/ Fri, 17 Feb 2012 19:02:05 +0000 http://ironhillbrewery.com/blog/mapleshade/uncategorized/allagash-invades-my-brewery/ You may remember a couple of years ago when my lovely lady Suz came in and spent the day brewing a peppercorn Saison with me.  We decided that it was time to take another crack at a collaboration.  Since we brewed Saizanne, the Beer Lass has switched companies.  She's now with Allagash, the Belgian specialists out of Portland Maine.  On this guest-brew-go-'round she decided to involve a co-worker in the fun.  Instead of she and I designing the beer, she invited Allagash brewer Patrick...<br/><br/>Keep on reading: <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://ironhillbrewery.com/blog/mapleshade/uncategorized/allagash-invades-my-brewery/">Allagash Invades my Brewery</a> http://ironhillbrewery.com/blog/mapleshade/uncategorized/allagash-invades-my-brewery/ Tue, 07 May 2013 20:54:47 +0000 http://ironhillbrewery.com/blog/mapleshade/uncategorized/be-the-geek-you-know-you-can-be/ It's that time of year again.  The preliminary rounds for the 2013 Philly Beer Geek competitions are underway!  Iron Hill will be hosting it's preliminary round next Tuesday May 7th at 7:00 pm.  The winner of this round will go on to represent Iron Hill and the Burlington County region at the semi-finals where she or he will compete for one of 6 spots in the Philly Beer Geek finals on Thursday June 6th.  The 2013 Philly Beer Geek will win the grand prize of more than $3,000 in prizes and...<br/><br/>Keep on reading: <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://ironhillbrewery.com/blog/mapleshade/uncategorized/be-the-geek-you-know-you-can-be/">Be the Geek you know you can be!!</a> http://ironhillbrewery.com/blog/mapleshade/uncategorized/be-the-geek-you-know-you-can-be/ Thu, 02 May 2013 15:33:18 +0000 http://ironhillbrewery.com/blog/mapleshade/uncategorized/vote-lappy-and-iron-hill-write-us-in/ So somehow after several years of being a close contender for Brewer of the year and the year following our Brewpub of the Year win at the Best of the Philly Beer Scene Awards, we somehow missed out on getting nominated this year!  Don't worry, you can still get us up on that stage.  Every category in the polling offers the option of casting a write in vote for your favorite brewer, beer or brewpub.  Please take the time to go to the site and vote!  I'm fighting agains the odds here.  Not...<br/><br/>Keep on reading: <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://ironhillbrewery.com/blog/mapleshade/uncategorized/vote-lappy-and-iron-hill-write-us-in/">Vote Lappy! And Iron Hill! Write us in!</a> http://ironhillbrewery.com/blog/mapleshade/uncategorized/vote-lappy-and-iron-hill-write-us-in/ Mon, 22 Apr 2013 23:04:25 +0000 http://ironhillbrewery.com/blog/mapleshade/uncategorized/battle-of-the-brewers-in-newark-de-this-saturday/ How about taking a field trip to The Second Littlest State this Saturday to rep your home Iron Hill?  This Saturday from 4-7 at our Newark location, one pin (5 gallon cask) of Full Nelson brewed by yours truly will square off against one pin from each of the 7 lesser Iron Hills.  The cask that sells the best wins the Challenge and the location that brewed it gets to host the event next year.  Of course the brewer that hosts this event (Justin in Newark in this case) has a HUGE home field...<br/><br/>Keep on reading: <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://ironhillbrewery.com/blog/mapleshade/uncategorized/battle-of-the-brewers-in-newark-de-this-saturday/">Battle of the Brewers in Newark, DE this Saturday!</a> http://ironhillbrewery.com/blog/mapleshade/uncategorized/battle-of-the-brewers-in-newark-de-this-saturday/ Tue, 09 Apr 2013 21:36:03 +0000 http://ironhillbrewery.com/blog/mapleshade/uncategorized/phightin-phils-pils-release-friday-at-noon/ Aaaaaand one reserve keg of Unassisted Tripel. We decided to celebrate the Phillies' home opener company-wide with the release of our Phightin' Phils Pils. What does a German Pilsner have to do with the Phillies?  Maybe its the fact that the first lager ever brewed in America was brewed in Philadelphia by a German?  Next time you're in Northern Liberties check out the sign.  The sign itself might not be worth the trip, but the beer you drink at Standard Tap or Druid's Keep afterward w...<br/><br/>Keep on reading: <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://ironhillbrewery.com/blog/mapleshade/uncategorized/phightin-phils-pils-release-friday-at-noon/">Phightin&#8217; Phils Pils release Friday at noon!</a> http://ironhillbrewery.com/blog/mapleshade/uncategorized/phightin-phils-pils-release-friday-at-noon/ Tue, 02 Apr 2013 17:29:23 +0000