Weekend Pick: 8/18 - 8/21
Thursday, August 18th
Rum Punch Special
What: Social event featuring cocktails from Chairman’s Reserve Rum
Where: Rum Bar, 20th & Walnut
When: Thursday, August 18th 9pm-12am
Price: $6 Cocktails, Pay as you go
To receive a complimentary cocktail, RSVP for the event on Rum Bar’s facebook page. After you RSVP you will receive a message in your inbox with a special password to present at the event.
Friday, August 19th
Third Friday, Jodi’s Firkin
What: Featured beers from Stoudt’s Brewing Co.
Where: Grey Lodge Pub
When: Friday, August 19th, 5-8pm
Every Third Friday Jodi from Stoudts picks a firkin to be featured at Grey Lodge Pub. This month is Sour Cherry Karnival Kolsch.
Dogfish Head & Dollar Dog Night
What: Beer event featuring Dogfish Head
Where: Jon’s Bar and Grille, 300 South Street
When: Friday, August 20th
Seven Dogfish Head beers will be on tap including 60 and 90 minute IPAs, as well as almost a dozen more beers available in bottle.
Saturday, August 20th
Brett-Beer Brunch
What: Brunch event featuring select craft beers
Where: Resurrection Ale House
When: Saturday, August 20th 11am-3pm
Price: Pay as you go
Featured beers are brewed with Brettanomyces, referred to as ‘Brett’ yeast strains--characterized by a sour flavor. The brunch includes: Russian River Conscecration, Lost Abbey Red Poppy, Oude Beersel Framboise, Jolly Pumpkin Oro De Calabaza, Rodenbach Classic and two collaboration beers from Allagash and Sly Fox.
HopScotch II
What: Beer tasting featuring IPAs and Scotch Ales
Where: Khyber Pass Pub, 2nd & Chestnut (Olde City)
When: Saturday, August 20th, All day
Price: Pay as you go
Bar patrons can taste a variety between malty scotch ales and hoppy IPAs. Scotch Ales featured are: Oska Blues Old Chub, Brouwkot Vlaskapelle, Belvhaven Wee Heavy, Bear Republic Heritage, Brasserie D’achouffe McChouffe and Founders dirty bastard.
Featured IPAs will be: Founders Devil Dancer, Russian River Blind Pig, Avery Maharaja, Flying Dog Contennial Single Hop Imperial IPA, Cask Bear Republic Racer 5, Brasserie Dieu Du Ciel Corne Du Diable, Ballast Point Even Keel, Russian River Pliny the Elder and Cask Blue Point No Apologies Imperial IPA.
Sunday, August 21st
Philadelphia Caribbean Festival
The 25th Philadelphia Caribbean Festival takes place this Sunday at the Great Plaza at Penn’s landing (Great Plaza at Penn's Landing, Columbus Boulevard at Market Street), running from 2-8pm. Featured attractions are live reggae, roots, hip-hop and gospel music, arts and crafts exhibits and poetry. There will be multiple vendors throughout Penn’s Landing celebrating the rich culture of the Caribbean Islands, including a variety of native foods. Prices vary if you wish to purchase food or other merchandise from vendors, the event itself is absolutely free to attend.
