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Joe Sixpack: Among the new stops: Brauhaus Schmitz on South St.
Following my report last month of the New Jersey Turnpike Authority's threat to bring in the lawyers over Flying Fish's commemorative series of bottles, saner heads prevailed. The brewery will continue to produce the series but with no specific label reference to the authority's precious highway, and the turnpike will lay off, concentrating instead on what it does best: raising tolls.
The latest brew, Exit 11, is a tribute to the turnpike's link to the Garden State Parkway, the so-called crossroads of New Jersey.
No, it's not brewed with exhaust fumes and road rage. Instead, it's a confluence of styles: German wheat meets Belgian malt plus English ale yeast and Pacific hops.
It'll be released on Wednesday night at Varga (see above) and the Swift Half (1001 N. 2nd St., Northern Liberties).
What's on tap at your favorite tavern? Where's that obscure small-batch ale being poured? Search for the all-important answers from the comfort of your office cubicle at BeerMenus.com.
The suds-surfing Web site just launched in Philadelphia and already lists an astonishing 900 bottled and draft beers at more than 40 area bars.
That's just scratching the surface, but its creator, Will Stephens, said, "Stay tuned, we are just getting started."
Jose Pistola's (263 S. 15th St., Center City) continues to spice up the summer with special brewery nights. Next week, it'll focus on three highly regarded Michigan micros:
Monday: New Holland (Holland, Mich.) Beer and Cheese night.
Wednesday: The Return of Arcadia (Battle Creek, Mich.).
Thursday: Barbecue and Bell's (Kalamazoo, Mich.).
Last year's Brew at the Philadelphia Zoo was a bit of a flop. Poor organization, long lines and dry taps left many with a sour taste.
But give it another chance.
The Zoo has hit the reset button and recast the event as a Summer Ale Festival. New organizers have been brought in, and they'll be pairing local breweries with area restaurants.
The details: 6:30-10 p.m., July 25. Tix: $50, $75 VIP (includes educational seminar), $20 designated driver. Info: www.philadelphiazoo.org.
Beer and biking go together like beer and, well, pretty much anything. That's why you see so many brewery logos on Lycra.
