We just had to share with our readers a recent article in Philly.com’s Food section. Inquirer Restaurant Critic, Craig LeBan, taste-tests the Philadelphia region’s best beers sampling 28 beers (blind-tasted) from a total of 18 breweries. As LeBan points out, “The variety alone was impressive to the judges, whose final choices for the ‘Top Six-Pack’ ranged from a light-bodied German-style kölsch (Stoudts Karnival Kölsch) to a remarkably balanced and drinkable brown ale (ABA from Earth Bread + Brewery), a tart and funky Biere de Garde farmhouse ale from McKenzie Brew House, and three heavy hitters: a hoppy barley wine from Tröegs (Flying Mouflan) that weighed in at 9.3 percent alcohol, a rich and chocolatey imperial stout from Gen. Lafayette Inn (The Grim Reaper), and a powerful yet elegant double IPA from Flying Fish (Exit 16) made with wild rice.” The final list boasts plenty of local pride including McKenzie Brew House coming in 1st place for their Bier de Garde. (Additionally, McKenzie was awarded 9th place for Tristessa). Also making the list of our region’s “Best Beers” include Sly Fox and Iron Hill. Check out the complete list of “Winning Beers” (and their scores) HERE. To read the LeBan’s article in its entirety, click HERE.
