From Joe:
Hi all,
Philadelphia Beer Club is back! The come back event will be held at Dock Street Brewery which is on the corner of 50th and Baltimore. The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, Jan 22. Associate brewmaster Mike Fava will be there to talk with our group about his role and to answer any questions about the brewing process.
I know you're probably thinking that 1) 50th and Baltimore is far 2) I don't have money for expensive craft beer and 3) I don't know how to get there. Well let me answer all of those.
1) Yes, 50th and Baltimore is not in Center City. It is a bit away from the action but that means NOTHING to the quality of the restaurant and beer. Philadelphia has a funny kind of tradition where first a brewery comes in to a neighborhood, then the neighborhood becomes hip and trendy (think Northern Liberties and Yards). Dock St. is hoping to do the same around the 50th and Baltimore neighborhood.
2) Yes, craft beer is more expensive then Lager or Coors Light but you get something for your money. You get TASTE. You get hand crafted beer made from quality ingredients. You get a well rounded experience in taste and atmosphere.
3) You probably don't know how to get to 50th and Baltimore, but I do. To make things easy, 50th and Baltimore is a stop on the 34 trolley which you can pick up at 30th Street. Also, I will be driving there and can give people rides from the Drexel area. Its not a bad neighborhood so biking and walking are also good alternatives.
So if you are interested in tasting qualty, hand-crafted beer, learning about how its made, enjoying a good drink with fellow beer lovers all at an easy to reach location in an upcoming neighborhood of Philadelphia, then join us at Dock Street Brewery on 50th and Baltimore on Tuesday and drink up! Let me know if you plan on coming, so I can tell Mike and Dock St. how many to expect.
Also, if you know anyone else who may be interested in such an experience, forward this along, or send me their email address.
Hope to hear from you and keep on drinking,
Joe