D&M MAGAZINE 2014
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A R O U N D P H I L LY
DOCK STREET
BREWERY & RESTAURANT 701 S O U TH 5 0 T H S T R E E T P H I L A D E L P H IA Dock Street Brewery & Restaurant was established in 1985 and is home to one of the first brew-pubs in Philadelphia. It reopened on 50th and Baltimore in an old firehouse in West Philly. Its ambiance is soothing, with rustic floors, industrial pipes and local artists’ work displayed. Customers have the option to sit outside during the warmer months and enjoy one of their seasonal brews, but sitting inside is highly recommended in order to experience and inhale the delicious aromas coming from their wood-fired pizza oven. Dock Street is perfect for vegans and vegetarians with many options, including the fig pizza and trio fries. A handwritten chalkboard displays all seasonal, permanent and future beers that are in the making. A large glass window reveals the brewery. An artisan by nature, Rosemarie Certo is the brains and artist behind the Dock Street operation. Her inspiration – and the mission statement – for Dock Street: “To elevate the status of beer in America.”
VICTORY
BREWING COMPANY 4 2 0 ACO R N L A N E D OWN I N G TOWN Victory Brewing Company is only five blocks away from Lancaster Avenue in Downingtown, PA — perfect for an excursion out of the city. Victory is known for using whole flower hops, which gives Victory Beers their unique and familiar taste and aroma. The upper-west part of the Brandywine Creek
EXAMINING THE HOPS BEFORE THE BREWING PROCESS
supplies them with high quality water used for brewing. Hop Devil IPA, an American India pale ale, is their most famous brew and has a refreshing citrusy and spicy taste. Golden Monkey, another local favorite, is a BelgianStyle tripel with herbal and fruity notes. At 9.5 per cent ABV, one of these might be enough to enjoy! Don’t forget about their fried pickles with sriracha dipping sauce to go along with your beer of choice.
YARDS
BREWING COMPANY 9 01 N O R TH D E L AWA R E AV E N U E P H I L A D E L P H IA Yards Brewing Company is located in the Northern Liberties neighborhood on Delaware Avenue. Ever since 1994 when they were located in Manayunk, Yards has produced handcrafted ales that are a staple in most Philadelphia bars. Every beer on tap is only five dollars, and the tours are free – the ultimate deal for college kids on a budget. The Brawler, one of their newer ales, features flavors of baked bread and caramel. This brew is featured all year long and pairs well with margarita pizza and anything BBQ. The rustic decor creates a cozy atmosphere and the friendly, informative service fits in perfectly with the Northern Liberties neighborhood vibe. Locals gather to enjoy a game of shuffleboard and imbibe a beer or two together. Even though it’s right off of I-95, one can tell that this is a local spot for Philadelphia beer lovers.
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