tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315262155858800734.post1019537851436557211..comments2024-03-29T05:58:25.823-04:00Comments on Seen Through a Glass: Maia: maybeLew Brysonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04084380741402026573noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315262155858800734.post-89950235050735750562008-09-10T09:35:00.000-04:002008-09-10T09:35:00.000-04:00Hey, one of the Lew Folk here. I wanted to send a...Hey, one of the Lew Folk here. I wanted to send a quick thanks to Lew. You're responsible for two fantastic dinners that my girlfriend and I have had the pleasure of experiencing over the past two weeks.<BR/><BR/>Last Sunday, we had a late lunch at the renovated Victory Brewpub. I've been meaning to get to Downingtown since the renovation, and your post put me in high gear. The nachos, burger, and pulled chicken were excellent (the Storm King BBQ Sauce was a great surprise.) I really enjoyed the Dampf and the Pils that you wrote about. Brought home a growler of the Dampf to enjoy. It looked like they had close to 20 beers on tap, and my only disspointment is that I don't live within walking distance.<BR/><BR/>Last night on the way to KOP Mall, I suggested we stop at Maia's. I didn't notice a large cooler with a bottle selection. It was a little dark (but not darker then any Iron Hill I've ever been in,) it was also a little loud (but I felt more from conversation then music.) I had a Founders Centennial IPA after some deliberation over a pretty good draft and bottle selection; one that could keep me busy with it's variety over several dinners. And we split a fantastic 4 cheese Pizza and Burger that rivaled the famous Rouge burger in Rittenhouse. I actually liked it a little better since I didn't have to unlock my jaw to try to eat it.<BR/><BR/>So... thanks Lew. I started jogging this morning so that I can hit up the next stop you mention in STAG.<BR/><BR/>Steve@SKeithJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14982315020975781017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315262155858800734.post-24709703379951579602008-09-09T21:55:00.000-04:002008-09-09T21:55:00.000-04:00"Lew's Folks"? He made attacks on your character? ..."Lew's Folks"? He made attacks on your character? Jack, I've told my volk to make physical attacks on you..."<BR/><BR/>Don't confuse me with Lew's Folks, sounds like a charity for people who can't browse the beer aisle by themselves. That being said, we're open to the idea of physical or automotive attacks on Mr. Curtin. Ask anyone.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315262155858800734.post-42237228446694433982008-09-09T14:50:00.000-04:002008-09-09T14:50:00.000-04:00"Rapid" your angry mobs may be, but "rabid" is wha..."Rapid" your angry mobs may be, but "rabid" is what I was striving for in that last post.<BR/><BR/>Wait, that's not good...Jack Curtinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03249230993709392609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315262155858800734.post-54262403867905343522008-09-09T14:47:00.000-04:002008-09-09T14:47:00.000-04:00Wasn't a big fan of their website. It is way too ...Wasn't a big fan of their website. It is way too designer for me and its as if you have to squint to read it. Almost like..."I'm too sexy for your web-browser...too sexy for your web-browser..." was playing in the background.Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06900534233446433658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315262155858800734.post-13475486777272813912008-09-09T14:10:00.000-04:002008-09-09T14:10:00.000-04:00By "Lew's folks," I meant the rapid and angry who ...By "Lew's folks," I meant the rapid and angry who are always on your ass. Your regular <I>volk</I> are merely misguided people on their way to the light...except maybe the Gretz guy.Jack Curtinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03249230993709392609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315262155858800734.post-21762089479041744502008-09-09T13:42:00.000-04:002008-09-09T13:42:00.000-04:00Peter Barbey? Back from the dead? Who's next, your...Peter Barbey? Back from the dead? Who's next, your old boss Fred Lauer?<BR/><BR/>I tell ya, these itinerant beer historians are nuts...Lew Brysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04084380741402026573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315262155858800734.post-13610355054708724962008-09-09T13:41:00.000-04:002008-09-09T13:41:00.000-04:00Certainly agree that the beer in question is a fac...Certainly agree that the beer in question is a factor on pricing.<BR/><BR/>"Lew's Folks"? He made attacks on your character? Jack, I've told my <I>volk</I> to make <I>physical</I> attacks on you. Clearly his membership will have to be revoked.Lew Brysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04084380741402026573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315262155858800734.post-38975236605066732412008-09-09T13:35:00.000-04:002008-09-09T13:35:00.000-04:00>Do you think $7 is a bit stiff for a small Gaf...>Do you think $7 is a bit stiff for a small Gaffel?<<BR/><BR/>Indeed I do. In fact, I think that pricing is going to be more and more an issue. I received an enraged email from a guy last week (urged him to put it as comment onsite but he didn't) about paying $7.50 for "an IPA" at Ron's Original Bar & Grille. Didn't answer which IPA when questioned, which is a factor. Pliny is one thing price-wise; HopDevil or Rt. 113 quite another.<BR/><BR/>He also called me so many names and make such vicious attacks on my character that he sounded like one of what I call "Lew's folks."Jack Curtinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03249230993709392609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315262155858800734.post-45985027390160838962008-09-09T13:26:00.000-04:002008-09-09T13:26:00.000-04:00Is anything launching at the Sunshine Beer Haus on...Is anything launching at the Sunshine Beer Haus on Ridgeway Street in Reading?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315262155858800734.post-18700612950123905392008-09-09T13:05:00.000-04:002008-09-09T13:05:00.000-04:00Wonder what "other bocks" they were referring to?D...<I>Wonder what "other bocks" they were referring to?</I><BR/><BR/>Does Stone make a bock?Lew Brysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04084380741402026573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315262155858800734.post-34823263474090362272008-09-09T13:03:00.000-04:002008-09-09T13:03:00.000-04:00"But I still heard things like 'not bitter, like o...<I>"But I still heard things like 'not bitter, like other bocks.'"</I><BR/><BR/>> sigh <<BR/><BR/>Wonder what "other bocks" they were referring to?Stevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10585545034172431563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315262155858800734.post-72641388464865417032008-09-09T12:57:00.000-04:002008-09-09T12:57:00.000-04:00These guys make the joke, yes? As I said in the po...These guys make the joke, yes? <BR/><BR/>As I said in the post, this is the Gretz Beer Company that is a wholesaler for A-B. No production of their own, and not the William Gretz Brewing Co., which has been closed since 1961. Connected to them, though, I believe; same family? Anyone know the connection?Lew Brysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04084380741402026573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315262155858800734.post-77897658507632289482008-09-09T12:52:00.000-04:002008-09-09T12:52:00.000-04:00Thanks, Jack. That's unfortunate. If there was any...Thanks, Jack. That's unfortunate. If there <I>was</I> anything like you mentioned...I walked right past it. Much of the place was dark; as I said, I first thought they were closed. They did not offer a bottle list, I did not see one. To be fair, I jumped right in and ordered the Gaffel. Do you think $7 is a bit stiff for a small Gaffel?Lew Brysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04084380741402026573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315262155858800734.post-51168826182092335892008-09-09T12:51:00.000-04:002008-09-09T12:51:00.000-04:00Whoa! They're still making Gretz Beer? Nice! I r...Whoa! They're still making Gretz Beer? Nice! I remember drinking that and my other favorite esslinger at Connie Mack Stadium years ago! <BR/><BR/>I had wondered where it had gone all these years. A philadelphia favorite.<BR/><BR/>Now, has anyone seen hohenadel lately?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315262155858800734.post-57140736274368756832008-09-09T12:24:00.000-04:002008-09-09T12:24:00.000-04:00I should use this as an opportunity to scoop mysel...I should use this as an opportunity to scoop myself in the next Mid-Atlantic Brewing News and note that Melissa Monosoff, the woman behind the beer program, left Maia shortly after my article appeared (her choice, based on some cutbacks and added duties for less pay that she was not willing to take on). What impact this had, if any, on your experience I cannot say. <BR/><BR/>They also closed/changed part of the downstairs area.The real impact of the beer list is in the big cooler to the right as you pass through from the deli area up front into the main downstairs room. Over in that section used to be an informal, less expensive place to eat which has, I believe, not having been back myself, been eliminated.Did they offer or did you see a list at the bar? <BR/><BR/>As for food, all I've had to date is a very good sandwich (actually, parts of three, shared with others) and a really excellent cappuccino one morning.Jack Curtinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03249230993709392609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315262155858800734.post-50771449924407548682008-09-09T11:55:00.000-04:002008-09-09T11:55:00.000-04:00Where they serving Gretz half and half?Where they serving Gretz half and half?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com