tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80898357505629425272026-02-06T07:41:33.576-05:00The Pizza ProjectIn pursuit of the perfect pieSpicy Hawaiianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15498197325648305021noreply@blogger.comBlogger598125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8089835750562942527.post-88128459226815298712012-06-19T22:44:00.000-04:002012-06-19T22:44:18.571-04:00Booze...in 50 Words or Less: Wolaver's India Pale Ale Wolaver's India Pale Ale Otter Creek Brewing Company got me. Never buy two sixpacks by same company at one time. Didn't realize they made Wolaver's beers until I got to car and looked at beer caps. The beer? Hops understated. Accompanying flavors lacking. Scent vague. Musty and indistinct. Not good enough.-- The Pizza Project Just a nibble: http://twitter.com/ThePizzaProject Single slice:Saucy "The Sauce Boss" McGilliguddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05764075322504887975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8089835750562942527.post-61338651547355541322012-06-19T22:31:00.000-04:002012-06-19T22:31:01.181-04:00Booze...in 50 Words or Less: Otter Creek Brewing Company Summer Otter Creek Summer Starting with the good stuff: Has very pleasing golden color!!! But...not much of a scent. Thin head. Can pick up on some wheat; otherwise it's low on flavor. Little bit of citrus maybe, but it's really slight. Very simple beer. Passable in a pinch. Not memorable.-- The Pizza Project Just a nibble: http://twitter.com/ThePizzaProject Single slice: http://Saucy "The Sauce Boss" McGilliguddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05764075322504887975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8089835750562942527.post-36134734637656069962012-06-15T14:08:00.001-04:002012-06-20T07:04:12.338-04:00Bad Service, Slimey Pork Sandwich Puts Fork in Brother Paul's as Viable Dining Option “Why did we stop going to Brother Paul’s?” This is the question I asked my wife when we were thinking of going to the Eagleville, Pennsylvania establishment a couple weeks ago. The reasons were somewhat vague in my head. I sort of remember friends of ours saying they got hassled about coming into play darts too late? I think there was something where another friend wanted a certain sort of Saucy "The Sauce Boss" McGilliguddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05764075322504887975noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8089835750562942527.post-11524229966435430482012-06-15T13:14:00.002-04:002012-06-21T10:32:43.331-04:00Tale of the Pie: Colosseo Pizza The truth is there was no burning desire within me to try Colosseo Pizza. My Mom and myself had just taken Saucy Jr. to the Philadelphia Zoo when she mentioned stopping someplace for pizza. She didn’t have a place in mind. She simply knew there was a place around the Community College of Philadelphia. Even after we had found the place and tried their pizza, I didn’t know the name of the place. Saucy "The Sauce Boss" McGilliguddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05764075322504887975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8089835750562942527.post-82175287258138559302012-06-11T22:48:00.000-04:002012-06-11T22:48:11.048-04:00King of the Case: Troegs Brewing Company Wherein I will buy a variety case and decide what the best beer in it is. HopBack Amber Ale When it comes to beer, I am a hops man first. Often times, when beers put a major stress on malt, they risk losing me. But this seemed to me to be a pretty ideal balance of the two ingredients. DreamWeaver Wheat This was really great! The banana taste jumped out. Big-time lemony punch. So crisp and Saucy "The Sauce Boss" McGilliguddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05764075322504887975noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8089835750562942527.post-49422607833145046762012-06-11T22:13:00.000-04:002012-06-11T22:13:03.763-04:00Beer Week 50 Word Special: Via Marconi Sports Bar & RestaurantThe following beers were consumed at Via Marconi Sports Bar & Restaurant during a Beer Week visit. Dogfish Head Robert Johnson's Hellhound on My Ale Beer was named after the legendary blues musician who alledgedly sold his soul to the Devil for the ability to play a mean guitar. Awesome. Perfect balance of hops and malt. Love the glass it was served in! A heavy, freaking Saucy "The Sauce Boss" McGilliguddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05764075322504887975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8089835750562942527.post-2486371858978689752012-06-11T21:34:00.000-04:002012-06-11T21:34:12.079-04:00Beer Week 50 Word Special: Capone's RestaurantThe following beers were consumed at Norristown's Capone's Restaurant during a Philly Beer Week visit. Weyerbacher Last Chance IPA A beer befitting the winner of Beer Scene Magazine's brewer of the year (even if I don't like them because they picked Lew Bryson over me for Writer of the Year). Citrusy. Subtly hopped. Pleasingly crisp. Dry, piney notes. Thick, persistent head. Simulates the WestSaucy "The Sauce Boss" McGilliguddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05764075322504887975noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8089835750562942527.post-91590440532176868452012-06-11T12:37:00.000-04:002012-06-11T12:37:01.286-04:00Great Beer, Nice Guys, and Some Borderline Creepy Tweets: A Night with Free Will Brewing CompanyThe other night (more like twelve days ago), I went to Chap’s Taproom for a couple of reasons. First of all, they had their Quizzo night going. Second, friends of ours were moving to Ireland for a decent stretch so we wanted to send them out with a good time. Quite frankly, the fact that the makers of Perkasie’s Free Will Brewing Company were going to be there had absolutely nothing to do with mySaucy "The Sauce Boss" McGilliguddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05764075322504887975noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8089835750562942527.post-51401436750661297872012-06-08T21:41:00.002-04:002012-06-08T21:41:39.522-04:00Booze...in 50 Words or Less: Cricket Hill Brewing Company American Ale Cricket Hill American Ale In color, it is almost a brown ale. Not a very appealing scent. Malts are the element that jumps out most. Hops are there, but not a very good balance. There's not much in the way of supporting flavors here. It's a straightforward beer and not an exceptional one.-- The Pizza Project Just a nibble: http://twitter.com/ThePizzaProject Single slice: http://Saucy "The Sauce Boss" McGilliguddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05764075322504887975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8089835750562942527.post-53933371077450858132012-06-08T20:38:00.001-04:002012-06-08T20:38:50.731-04:00Booze...in 50 Words or Less: Old Forge Brewing Company Endless Summer AleOld Forge Endless Summer Ale Bought this beer because I was attracted by the canned sixpack of 16-ounce pounders. A little bit of wheat taste. Little bit of hops. Little bit of an aftertaste. Basically, it has a little bit of flavor, period. Very disappointing purchase. Not much better than big-box light beers.-- The Pizza Project Just a nibble: http://twitter.com/ThePizzaProject Saucy "The Sauce Boss" McGilliguddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05764075322504887975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8089835750562942527.post-71564090654067965122012-06-07T09:18:00.000-04:002012-06-08T20:52:49.106-04:00McKenzie Brew House Makes a Great Meatloaf (and Plenty of Quality Beer) I had heard a lot about McKenzie Brewhouse over the years so when one (somewhat) recently opened in Devon (or Berwyn, or whatever), a visit became a virtual inevitability. We're pleased to say that the visit was totally worthwhile, and I only hope that other people begin to agree so that this maker of good brews can remain in my area for a decent stretch of time. We visited on a Sunday for Saucy "The Sauce Boss" McGilliguddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05764075322504887975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8089835750562942527.post-32452849100270805552012-06-06T23:07:00.000-04:002012-06-06T23:07:01.411-04:00Booze...in 50 Words or Less: Viven Imperial IPAViven Imperial IPA Had this beer at TJ's the other night as well. Was one of two double IPAs I tried that night. Other one was a bit better. That being said, I don't remember the name of the superior one. This was still good though. Try it if you get a chance!-- The Pizza Project Just a nibble: http://twitter.com/ThePizzaProject Single slice: http://www.facebook.com/ThePizzaProject The fullSaucy "The Sauce Boss" McGilliguddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05764075322504887975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8089835750562942527.post-40400671571882418762012-06-06T22:42:00.000-04:002012-06-06T22:42:47.975-04:00Booze...in 50 Words or Less: Pretty Things Beer & Ale Project Jack D'Or Pretty Things Beer & Ale Project Jack D'Or The Audubon Ale House has a pretty decent beer selection. Still, I was constantly intrigued when I would approach their freezer case and see the cool label art of this Massachusetts Saison. Lemony scent. Slightly bitter mouthfeel. Golden color. Effervescent head. Bit of a lingering aftertaste. Overall, quite fine.-- The Pizza Project Saucy "The Sauce Boss" McGilliguddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05764075322504887975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8089835750562942527.post-89679204502794834982012-06-06T22:14:00.000-04:002012-06-06T22:14:57.727-04:00Booze...in 50 Words or Less: Stillwater Stateside Saison Stillwater Stateside Saison Been a while since I tried this beer at TJ's. All I remember is I really liked it. And that I wished it had come in a bigger glass. And that it made me want to drink more beer from Stillwater. And that I forgot to take notes.-- The Pizza Project Just a nibble: http://twitter.com/ThePizzaProject Single slice: http://www.facebook.com/ThePizzaProject The full pie:Saucy "The Sauce Boss" McGilliguddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05764075322504887975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8089835750562942527.post-86550713814638013642012-06-06T21:39:00.000-04:002012-06-08T20:51:21.095-04:00Copabanana: It Simply Hasn't Aged Well I mentioned earlier in a post about Tapestry’s Cirque du Saison event that we had also hit South Street’s Copabanana. There is a reason for that: You see, the wife is pregnant. She is always hungry and she always has to pee. The hunger part: The barbecue sandwiches Tapestry was serving seemed to be recklessly overpriced so she wanted to go someplace else to eat. The pee part: We were looking Saucy "The Sauce Boss" McGilliguddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05764075322504887975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8089835750562942527.post-11554858292756007112012-06-06T14:21:00.001-04:002012-06-08T20:48:48.386-04:00Tapestry's Cirque de Saison Offers Good Beer, Lots of Fun, yet Unmet Expectations I’m going to be honest: When I decided to hit up the South Street area’s Tapestry for my first event of Philly Beer Week, I was expecting something a little…bigger. I believe that is a little bit my fault. I chose the place because it was advertised as an outdoor street fair. I figured that if I was going to choose a Beer Week festivity to go to with my wife and kid in tow, an outdoor one with Saucy "The Sauce Boss" McGilliguddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05764075322504887975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8089835750562942527.post-50921415810070750402012-06-01T23:49:00.000-04:002012-06-01T23:49:14.818-04:00Growler Wars: Free Will vs. Long TrailTwo growlers. Two beers. Two frosted glasses. One winner. Free Will Brewing Company 7 Course Red I first had this beer at Chap's Taproom in Norristown (will do separate blog later) and, quite frankly, was blown away. It's got a reddish color. Almost brown. The malts shoot up the nose quickly as its brought up for the first sip. There's a dry, piney flavor that gives the beer an Saucy "The Sauce Boss" McGilliguddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05764075322504887975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8089835750562942527.post-40884192374247903272012-06-01T21:28:00.000-04:002012-06-01T21:28:33.129-04:00Booze...in 50 Words or Less: Rogue Chipotle Ale Rogue Chipotle Ale Very intriguing beer. Has distinct Rauchbier smokiness in scent and sip. Features classic amber color and genuine spiciness due to jalapeno pepper notes. Still, once you get past smokiness, flavors aren't particularly special. Type of beer you must have once, but might not want to down two of them.-- The Pizza Project Just a nibble: http://twitter.com/ThePizzaProject Saucy "The Sauce Boss" McGilliguddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05764075322504887975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8089835750562942527.post-21222738821731573422012-05-30T11:43:00.001-04:002012-05-30T11:44:53.103-04:00Deal Alert: Pie in the Sky in Wayne Today, LivingSocial is offering a delicious deal from Pie in the Sky Restaurant in Wayne. Pay $7 for $14 to spend on food and non-alcoholic drinks at Pie in the Sky, from the red, white, or gluten-free pizza with your favorite toppings to specialty sandwiches like the prosciutto, sharp provolone, cappicola, and Genoa salami sandwich or the sausage, peppers, and onions sandwich. Get the deal &Spicy Hawaiianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15498197325648305021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8089835750562942527.post-58005619622279228192012-05-18T23:56:00.001-04:002012-05-18T23:56:32.865-04:00Booze...in 50 Words or Less: Oskar Blues Deviant Dale's IPA Oskar Blues Deviant Dale's IPA When I drank this, I wasn't taking notes. It was directly after a viewing. And the Sixers game where they closed out the Chicago Bulls was playing. Needless to say, I was distracted. I remember it being extremely hoppy. And slightly better than Russian River Damnation. That's saying something, right?-- The Pizza Project Just a nibble: http://Saucy "The Sauce Boss" McGilliguddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05764075322504887975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8089835750562942527.post-13426899377020920852012-05-18T23:40:00.000-04:002012-05-18T23:40:03.064-04:00Booze...in 50 Words or Less: Russian River Damnation Russian River Damnation Spy 12-ouncers of this in stores for $8. Saw it on tap at Philadelphia's St. Stephen's Green. Had to try it. It's a very good beer. But it's not worth $8 retail for a short bottle. For that, it would have to be UNPARALLELED! Maybe come with an E pill?-- The Pizza Project Just a nibble: http://twitter.com/ThePizzaProject Single slice: http://www.facebook.com/Saucy "The Sauce Boss" McGilliguddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05764075322504887975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8089835750562942527.post-29031590983508913632012-05-18T23:19:00.001-04:002012-05-18T23:19:09.300-04:00Booze...in 50 Words or Less: Lavery Liopard Oir Farmhouse Ale Lavery Liopard Oir Farmhouse Ale When I go to Wegman's, I'm allowed two sixers and a 22-ouncer due to their Draconian regulations (I'm sure the rules are created by some idiotic entity). This week, chose this Erie, Pa. beer for big bottle. Was really rooting for it. But there were no elements of note.-- The Pizza Project Just a nibble: http://twitter.com/ThePizzaProject Single slice:Saucy "The Sauce Boss" McGilliguddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05764075322504887975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8089835750562942527.post-12755065033564281102012-05-18T22:04:00.001-04:002012-05-18T22:04:38.358-04:00Booze...in 50 Words or Less: Flying Dog Woody Creek Belgian Style White Flying Dog Woody Creek Belgian Style White After having a bust of a wheat in Widmer Brothers Hefeweizen, it is nice to have a white that makes you believe in the lighter ales. This beer by the quietly great Maryland brewery is a gorgeous, effervescent clear color. The orange notes and Belgian spices combine perfectly. Total class. -- The Pizza Project Just a nibble: http://twitter.com/Saucy "The Sauce Boss" McGilliguddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05764075322504887975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8089835750562942527.post-24813097789413396832012-05-18T21:39:00.002-04:002012-05-18T21:39:34.831-04:00Booze...in 50 Words or Less: Widmer Brothers Hefeweizen Widmer Brothers Hefeweizen Not good. There's slight lemony aroma. Cloudy color is unattractive. Flavor doesn't pops. Hints of citrus and pepper, but really bland. In attempt to get flavor out, I did a little wine mouth-swish thing. Almost choked. Heard Portland beer was on the come, but this one was wack.-- The Pizza Project Just a nibble: http://twitter.com/ThePizzaProject Single slice: Saucy "The Sauce Boss" McGilliguddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05764075322504887975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8089835750562942527.post-51975774676197940532012-05-18T21:19:00.000-04:002012-05-18T21:19:08.671-04:00Booze...in 50 Words or Less: Ithaca Pale Ale Ithaca Pale Ale First thing that scared me about this beer was the pour. The head had disappeared from the top of the glass about 3.2 seconds after the thing was full. Very average beer. Malty scent. Little bit of orange, little bit of caramel. Copper color. Nothing really offensive, nothing particularly wonderful.-- The Pizza Project Just a nibble: http://twitter.com/Saucy "The Sauce Boss" McGilliguddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05764075322504887975noreply@blogger.com0