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Coppy · Joined: 28 Oct 2007 Posts: 2107 Location: Chambersburg

I found this just stumbling around today; not sure what to think of it:

Tele · Joined: 28 Jan 2008 Posts: 41 Location: Chambersburg

Coppy, I went to high school with a couple of these guys. Whenever I run into them I always ask how things are going. Last time I talked to them I kind of got the feeling they are more or less homebrewing and trying to turn it into a business. I know they had a tasting at the Orchards last summer sometime I think, but I never got a chance to make it out.

Hopefully they can get things going. It would be cool to have a brewery in Chambersburg. I can only imagine the hoops they have to jump through though to get this business started.

.45chel · Joined: 26 Oct 2007 Posts: 2529 Location: Chambersburg

Sorry. I've heard nothing.

On a somewhat related note, I bought of six pack of Killian's the other day and thought of you. Smile

I've never been much of a beer drinker and I couldn't begin to tell you what I like and don't like about a particular beer. I didn't even know Killian's was a lager until I looked at the bottle!
(I did try one called Strawberry Blond once that came highly recommended only to find that the taste of beer with a hint of strawberry really grosses me out. That is pretty much the extent of my experimentation.)

But after reading some of your posts, I'm a little more interested than I used to be.

Not to say that I have any inclination to be an amateur reviewer, rather it will probably be more like I am with wine, "Let me try that, this and those. Oh, that was good, give me two bottles!" Very Happy

But I'm game, which is more than I used to be, so keep selling it, my friend.
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Coppy · Joined: 28 Oct 2007 Posts: 2107 Location: Chambersburg

I'm exactly the same way with wine; I have an idea of what varietals I like with this and that, but I typically only drink wine with a nice meal.

I wouldn't really know where to start as far as beer recommendations go, other than PA is the worst place to possibly be if you want to try new things. I don't recommend buying six packs in state because of their inflated prices, and a whole case is a big risk on a new beer you might not like.

The way to go is to patronize a local bar that has a decent variety of beers on draft, and try those. Anything that doesn't have "light" in the title is a good bet, but ale's are certainly the way to go. It's best to work up from lighter, milder styles like Kolsch, Amber Ale and Witbiers/Weizens, to hoppier Pale Ales and Brown Ales. That's really a pretty good chunk of quality, novice ale styles right there.

Fun Fact: Killian's Irish Red is a lager mass produced by Coors. It may be loosely based on an old Irish Style Ale, but Coors changed the recipe to a lager after it acquired the rights in the 1980's to appeal to a more mass, American audience that only drank lagers up to that time (and after prohibition).

If you want to try an authentic Irish Red Ale, Smithwick's Ale is an excellent example that I believe is locally available. Appalachian Brewing Company in Gettysburg also makes an Irish Red Ale in-house.

Coppy · Joined: 28 Oct 2007 Posts: 2107 Location: Chambersburg

Oh, and as for the RoyPitz guys; yes, it did seem like a couple guys who homebrew, but that's how all great craft breweries start (so good for them!).

It mentions that they were planning to attend brewing school in Chicago and Germany, much like the Trogner brothers who own and run Troegs' brewery in Harrisburg, which I should say is highly respected among the craft beer community (Nugget Nectar's a masterpiece and still available at your local beer store!). I hope they were able to do so.

In any case, I'd be interested in hearing some details on this, as it seems like they actually have a building in town that they're are preparing. Any ideas on where it might be?

Punchmo · Joined: 09 Nov 2007 Posts: 36 Location: Over Here

Coppy · Joined: 28 Oct 2007 Posts: 2107 Location: Chambersburg

I'll second the In & Out recommendation; they have the best variety in the area, and the guys who work there actually care about beer.

I still recommend Wooden Keg in Maryland though... Razz

danmaxwell · Joined: 22 Mar 2008 Posts: 1

I know these guys and its deffinetley happening and their business is opening soon. Check out roypitz.com

paul_milander · Joined: 16 Mar 2008 Posts: 521 Location: Shippensburg, PA

I lived in Milford DE (2005-2007) and right down the road was a place called Dog Fish Head brewery and their IPA's were off the chart good

Coppy · Joined: 28 Oct 2007 Posts: 2107 Location: Chambersburg

The Herald-Mail beat PO to the punch, once again. The brewery is set to open next month. I really hope people support them and give something other than that light swill they drink out of bottles all the time.

http://www.herald-mail.com/?cmd=displaystory&story_id=192200&format=html

paul_milander · Joined: 16 Mar 2008 Posts: 521 Location: Shippensburg, PA

So who will be at The Black Horse on the 3rd to try it?
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Coppy · Joined: 28 Oct 2007 Posts: 2107 Location: Chambersburg

.45chel · Joined: 26 Oct 2007 Posts: 2529 Location: Chambersburg

You didn't even have to ask!
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cookieclaygirl · Joined: 03 Dec 2007 Posts: 1625 Location: shippensburg

hehe

Tele · Joined: 28 Jan 2008 Posts: 41 Location: Chambersburg

They'll be open in a couple weeks!! Woohoo! Also, the Norland Pub will have their wheat beer on tap in a few weeks too. Let's all go for a drink