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JULY 2013
FEATURES 60
THE 2013 “BEST OF THE PHILLY BEER SCENE” AWARDS The winners of the 2013 “Best of the Philly Beer Scene” Awards are announced.
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NOT THE TIME OF THE SEASON We take a look at why seasonal beers are always out of season.
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THE TRAIN KEPT-A-ROLLIN’ When it comes to craft beer options, how much is too much?
ON THE COVER
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Not the Time of the Season Why Seasonal Beers Come Out so Freaking Early
Best of the
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The Train Kept A-Rollin’
When it Comes to Craft Beer Options, How Much is Too Much? $4.99
The winners of The 2013 “BesT T of The Philly Beer scene” cene” Aw AwArds Are Announced Glen Macnow | hoMebrewers conference | Travel local
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Photograph by Alison Dunlap.
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Nominees for the 2013 Brewmaster of the Year (from left to right): Tim Roberts, Yards Brewing Co.; Jeremy Myers, Neshaminy Creek Brewing Co.; Bill Covaleski, Victory Brewing Co., Chris Wilson, Weyerbacher Brewing Co., Jean Broillet IV, Tired Hands Brewing Co. See all of the winners on page 60.
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