WILK Friday BeerBuzz–13 May 2011 (Weyerbacher Sixteen)

Today our graphic is big because our show was big AND to remind you all about the big party TONIGHT!  Today we welcomed a very special guest into the studio to help us celebrate the 1-Year Anniversary of the Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters Award Winning WILK Friday BeerBuzz..  In the studio today was our pal and Head Brewer for Weyerbacher Brewing, Chris Wilson.  Chris joined us last fall to sample Imperial Pumpkin Ale and the premier of Brewers Select Mike…so he was a perfect guest for our 1-Year Anniversary show.

Today we sampled the world premier of Weyerbacher’s new Sixteen anniversary brew.  We broke the news of Sixteen back in early April and it was a great anniversary gift to be the first people outside the brewery to sample this brew.  Sixteen is a dark braggot ale…an interesting mix of a honey-based mead and a darker malt so be sure to check this 10.5% ABV ale when you can.

It was also fun talking to Chris about something I’m very excited about…Project IPA.  Weyerbacher is brewing several different IPA’s in an attempt to find a beer worthy of replacing their long-time Hops Infusion.  Stay tuned as Weyerbacher makes each batch available for tasting and voting, ultimately ending in the choice of one favorite…and of course we’ll sample it on the Friday BeerBuzz.

Remember to come out tonight (May 13th) from 5-7PM @ Krugel’s Georgetown Deli, next to the Big Cow on Rt 309 in Wilkes-Barre Twp. to celebrate the 1-Year Anniversary of the Friday BeerBuzz on WILK.  We’ll have Weyerbacher on hand with a sampling of their great brews and the entire WILK Friday BeerBuzz crew will be there to talk beer.  This event is open to all (must be 21 or older to sample beer) so be sure to bring a friend and stop by!

Facebook Event details can be found HERE and HERE!

Thanks

to  Chris Wilson, Nancy, John, Joe, and Bosco for yet another fun Friday. 

The Friday BeerBuzz…bringing good beers and good people together. 

As always you can check out the video on-line at the WILK Friday BeerBuzz page by clicking HERE.

WILK Friday BeerBuzz 1-Year Anniversary Party–May 13th 5-7 PM @ Krugel’s

On Friday May 13th we’ll celebrate a very special show…the 1-Year Anniversary of the PAB Award Winning Friday BeerBuzz on WILK….and we’re throwing a party!  Come join us at Krugel’s Georgetown Deli & Beer on Rt 309 by the Big Cow in Wilkes-Barre Twp. from 5-7PM.  We’ll have not only the entire WILK Friday BeerBuzz team on hand, but also a special Weyerbacher tasting event so you can try some fantastic brews from one of our great local brewers.  Come on out, bring a friend or two, sample some great brews and be sure to say hi to the Friday BeerBuzz team AND Beer Cam!

This event is open to all (must be 21 or older to sample) FaceBook events can be found HERE and also HERE!

So what will we be sampling THIS VERY SPECIAL week?  Hint:  We’re welcoming a really great guest and Brew Master on to the show and we’ll be sampling the world premier of this new brew…the WILK crew will be the first people outside the brewery to sample this beer.

Tune in at 8:30AM and see what beer we sample on the Friday BeerBuzz on WILK…bringing good beers and good people together.  (103.1FM or wilknewsradio.com).

WILK Friday BeerBuzz Video (6 May 2011) Wyoming Valley Homebrewers

WILK Friday BeerBuzz–6 Apr 2011 (Wyoming Valley Homebrewers)

Almost every craft beer lover has wondered at one time or another what it would be like to brew their own beer.  John & I call it “living the dream”, but most craft beer lovers wonder about brewing their own beer.  Today we welcomed Chuck Yarmey, founder of the Wyoming Valley Homebrewers into the studio to sample some home brewed beers.  Back on Sept 3rd 2010, Chuck joined us in the studio to sample some home brews, and on that show the guys were nice enough to invite us to “design” some beers that they would home-brew and bring back on the show…and today was the day.  We “suggested” a Peach IPA, an Almond Porter, and a Chocolate Cherry Stout and they guys brewed some great beers for us to sample.

Today’s show was not only meant to show off how good home brews can be, but also to promote National Homebrewers Day on May 7th.  As part of that celebration the Wyoming Valley Homebrewers will be holding a brew day to contribute to the Big Brew.  The Big Brew is a collection of all of our national home brew clubs and their brewing of three official recipes designated by the national organizers all on the same day.

If you’re interested in attending this day-long event locally or even just observing some great home brewing, please checkout the Wyoming Valley Homebrewers website for details.  It’s an exciting event and a great opportunity to check out what home brewing is all about….and yes I plan to be there myself for part of the day.

Thanks

to  Chuck & all the Wyoming Valley Homebrewers who contributed beers for today’s show, and to Nancy, John, Joe, and Bosco for yet another fun Friday. 

The Friday BeerBuzz…bringing good beers and good people together. 

As always you can check out the video on-line at the WILK Friday BeerBuzz page by clicking HERE…and be SURE to TUNE IN NEXT WEEK (5/13) for a very special show AND the Friday BeerBuzz 1-Year Anniversary Party 5-7PM @ Krugel’s Georgetown Deli & Beer.

Friday BeerBuzz–The Teaser (6 Oct 2011)

Last week was had a supercalafragilistic show as we poked fun at the royal wedding.  Our beer of the day was a great one and it helped that our Fullers London Pride had a tasty food pairing with Nancy’s biscuit cake.  We’ve been featuring full-flavored, easy drinking, readily available and easily affordable beers and Fullers London Pride fits that description perfectly.  Try this one for yourself.

So what will we be sampling THIS week?  Hint:  We’ll be sampling some unique by design beers this week…and it’s OUR design.  

Tune in at 8:30AM and see what beer we sample on the Friday BeerBuzz on WILK…bringing good beers and good people together.  (103.1FM or wilknewsradio.com).

WILK Friday BeerBuzz Video (29 Apr 2011) Fullers London Pride

WILK Friday BeerBuzz–29 Apr 2011 (Fullers London Pride)

I’ll readily admit up front that it was a lot of fun poking a little fun at the royal wedding and British accents…but more importantly I’ll admit I have VERY fond memories of drinking today’s beer in London last year, and I am a huge fan of Fullers.

In honor of the “royal wedding” I decided today to choose a brewery that is London’s only remaining traditional family brewery; Fullers.  Fuller, Smith and Turner has been operating a brewery on Chiswick Lane in London since 1845.  It’s also interesting to note that there has been brewing going on at that location under various names for over 350 years!

I chose Fullers London Pride for two reasons.  First, it is a beer that I enjoyed many a pint of while visiting London last summer (see the close up photo left taken at the Leinster Arms on Hyde Park by ME!).  Cask London Pride is very popular in the 367 Fullers pubs and for good reason.  Second, this is Fuller’s most popular brew worldwide and it’s widely know as Britain's leading “premium” ale.  Combine this with it’s easy-drinking character and the fact that it’s readily available in the US & NEPA and you have a winner.

London Pride is well know for it’s balance and drinkability and to me this is why it’s such a great brew.  The malt and fruity flavors are well balanced by the Challenger and Target hops, and the 4.7% ABV make it a great session beer as well.  Be sure to try this one for yourself and see if you agree.

Thanks

to  Prince William, Princess Kate, Nancy, John, Joe, Bosco and all of “me mates”  for yet another fun Friday. 

The Friday BeerBuzz…bringing good beers and good people together. 

As always you can check out the video on-line at the WILK Friday BeerBuzz page by clicking HERE

BEER CAM - 29 April 2011 Fullers London Pride

Friday BeerBuzz–The Teaser 29 Apr 2011

Last week we had a great time sampling Ballast Point Big Eye IPA.  It’s a surprisingly underrated IPA and one I’m sure I’ll be trying again.  It’s not often that you discover a great beer like this, but given that it is somewhat hidden in the shadow of Ballast Point’s more popular Sculpin IPA, it’s no surprise.  Check this one out for yourself and see what I mean…better yet…check out both.

So what will we be sampling THIS week?  Hint:  This beer will have you queuing up to say I DO want another.

Tune in at 8:30AM and see what beer we sample on the Friday BeerBuzz on WILK…bringing good beers and good people together.  (103.1FM or wilknewsradio.com).

WILK Friday BeerBuzz Video (22 Apr 2011) Ballast Point Big Eye IPA