tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315262155858800734.post6857824245496860770..comments2024-03-29T05:58:25.823-04:00Comments on Seen Through a Glass: Major Pennsylvania brewery soldLew Brysonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04084380741402026573noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315262155858800734.post-995501581610127482007-11-09T16:10:00.000-05:002007-11-09T16:10:00.000-05:00Well, actually, the "BeerAdvocate rumor" was some ...Well, actually, the "BeerAdvocate rumor" was some bizarre speculation that either Yards had bought the Lion or that the Lion had bought Yards...<B>neither of which had any truth to them.</B> <BR/><BR/>Tom Kehoe has prudently put a contract in place with The Lion to brew Yards in case the new brewery he's building on Delaware Avenue <I>in Philadelphia</I> doesn't get done in time to ensure a steady stream of Yards to the market. It's not something you can do at the drop of a hat, so he's got it in place now. Smart.Lew Brysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04084380741402026573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315262155858800734.post-17128433273437614032007-11-09T15:33:00.000-05:002007-11-09T15:33:00.000-05:00according to steve mashington @yards, the beer adv...according to steve mashington @yards, the beer advocate "rumor" is true about the lion having a relationship with yards.<BR/><BR/>Yards has a contract with Lion to brew beer for yards "if needed."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315262155858800734.post-30909839781278855592007-11-09T15:05:00.000-05:002007-11-09T15:05:00.000-05:00Maybe the new owners will reconsider the discontin...Maybe the new owners will reconsider the discontinuation of liebotschaner cream ale-- which is (was) a VERY good beer that no one really got, mostly because of its price and people being afraid of the name and the 16oz returnables.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315262155858800734.post-883037821495291402007-11-06T19:15:00.000-05:002007-11-06T19:15:00.000-05:00Well, Bill...mostly, this has become the main webs...Well, Bill...mostly, this has become the main website. I didn't even get a Buzz up this month. I'm just buried, trying to get New Jersey Breweries finished, editing an issue of Malt Advocate, and doing two major stories (and two small ones) all at the same time. I screwed up my scheduling, what can I say? Something had to give, and it was the website. <BR/><BR/>I'm re-thinking what to do with it, because what I'm doing now isn't working. Might just split it up into a couple blogs and a seriously stripped-down site for book updates.Lew Brysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04084380741402026573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315262155858800734.post-76883572863414182722007-11-06T19:04:00.000-05:002007-11-06T19:04:00.000-05:00Hey, I know you've got other fish to fry, but what...Hey, I know you've got other fish to fry, but what's shakin' with the main website????Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315262155858800734.post-79120825043502336322007-11-06T15:01:00.000-05:002007-11-06T15:01:00.000-05:00Well, considering the amount of total smack that w...Well, considering the amount of total smack that was traded about the whole Yards/Philadelphia Brewing situation on BeerAdvocate... I wouldn't have much to say about that rumor.Lew Brysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04084380741402026573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315262155858800734.post-62409534795231084512007-11-06T14:35:00.000-05:002007-11-06T14:35:00.000-05:00what about the rumour that yards was sold to the l...what about the rumour that yards was sold to the lion?<BR/><BR/>according to beer advocate, the lion is now the holder of a fictitious name for yards.<BR/><BR/>how does the sale effect yards move to the new brewery and will they be producing beer there or in wilkes barre?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315262155858800734.post-85129501153205063692007-11-06T09:47:00.000-05:002007-11-06T09:47:00.000-05:00Speaking of brewpubs, Pittsburgh Brewing had plans...Speaking of brewpubs, Pittsburgh Brewing had plans to construct a brewpub on site at the Liberty Avenue location 15 years ago. It never got off the ground, but think of what the concept could have done for the reputation (and bottom line) of that now withering regional. Why not one at the Lion? They already have a reputation for very good, often great beer, and one of the highest-profile public awareness brewery events anywhere in their outstanding Oktoberfeat (If you haven't gone yet, put it on next year's calendar NOW). They had 16,000 attendees this year, 12,000 on Saturday alone. GO LION!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315262155858800734.post-36365929832454304872007-11-06T08:47:00.000-05:002007-11-06T08:47:00.000-05:00Loren,Amen to that, although the Arena and Cooper'...Loren,<BR/>Amen to that, although the Arena and Cooper's are arguments against the word "wasteland." (Did I hear that the Par Four finally closed?)Lew Brysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04084380741402026573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315262155858800734.post-78633508424493492322007-11-06T07:12:00.000-05:002007-11-06T07:12:00.000-05:00Suggestion?Open a freaking brewpub in that godfors...Suggestion?<BR/><BR/>Open a freaking brewpub in that godforsaken beer wasteland!<BR/><BR/>Sheesh!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315262155858800734.post-55435208888668066032007-11-05T21:55:00.000-05:002007-11-05T21:55:00.000-05:00Brewery Hill pale ale was my stable for years. Whe...Brewery Hill pale ale was my stable for years. When it turned into Pocono the hops went south to me. But Lions seasonals are nice to have. Love to see them with a Dobbelbock.<BR/><BR/>EricAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315262155858800734.post-77919879271027717952007-11-05T15:19:00.000-05:002007-11-05T15:19:00.000-05:00I have to agree with you Lew, I never really knew ...I have to agree with you Lew, I never really knew about the Lion until I read about it in PA Breweries and I live in PA, but then again this is Yuengling country here. You just don't see too many of their beers on the shelf and it is virtually non-existent on tap around here.Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06900534233446433658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315262155858800734.post-70207594337067259902007-11-05T14:49:00.000-05:002007-11-05T14:49:00.000-05:00I've heard rumors about Pabst/Lion/Southampton fro...I've heard rumors about Pabst/Lion/Southampton from some good sources.1https://www.blogger.com/profile/15220117687794641555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315262155858800734.post-44160708658529276442007-11-05T14:25:00.000-05:002007-11-05T14:25:00.000-05:00No mention of Pabst in anything I've heard so far....No mention of Pabst in anything I've heard so far.Lew Brysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04084380741402026573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315262155858800734.post-40669456278772396112007-11-05T13:42:00.000-05:002007-11-05T13:42:00.000-05:00Any truth to the rumor Pabst is involved in the pu...Any truth to the rumor Pabst is involved in the purchase1https://www.blogger.com/profile/15220117687794641555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315262155858800734.post-56639073244670443462007-11-05T12:49:00.000-05:002007-11-05T12:49:00.000-05:00Stegmaier Gold Medal returnables are on their way ...Stegmaier Gold Medal returnables are on their way out (slowly) anyway, from what I've heard. As with most breweries (really only two in PA now that use them), the bottle soaker is a high-maintenance piece of equipment, new glass is only available from one manufacturer, and it's not cheap. The package has been available only intermittently for the past six months or so, and I see them going away within the next year or two. This may, indeed, speed up that process. I'll miss them, too! There's always Straub, who recently made a big ($250,000) commitment to the package.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315262155858800734.post-2444138403413230322007-11-05T11:29:00.000-05:002007-11-05T11:29:00.000-05:00Although I hadn't heard that they were for sale, I...Although I hadn't heard that they were for sale, I do hope they will maintain production of their house brands. Solid beers from a brewery that's been solid for a good long time!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315262155858800734.post-56671954286547756112007-11-05T10:43:00.000-05:002007-11-05T10:43:00.000-05:00I hope this doesn't mean an end of Stegmaier Gold ...I hope this doesn't mean an end of Stegmaier Gold Medal returnables!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com