Monday, May 19, 2008

Wild about Whirlwind Wit


Over the weekend, I stopped into the Eighth Annual Brandywine Valley Craft Brewers beer fest at Iron Hill in Media, Pa.

The crowd atmosphere had a definite "Frat Party: 10 years after Graduation" vibe.

Lots of 30 somethings (mostly men) wearing T-shirts, shorts, drinking brews and smoking stogies.
This wasn't a smart place to carry a suede pocketbook. It was entering a fashion hazard zone just walking through the crowd due to frequent cup bumping and spillage.
Hey, watch it guy, brown ale stains!
But, singles, just a suggestion: if you're looking for guys, then maybe you should start attending more beer festivals? Wear a dark shirt and leave the suede at home. Though, I can't guarantee the guy won't have beer goggles on...

The festival, held outside of the restaurant, featured 25 of the region's top breweries.

I'm much more of wine lover than a beer drinker, but I had a few sips of Dogfish Head IPA (it deserves all the kudos it receives) and I loved the Victory Brewing Company's Whirlwind Wit.

It's a Belgian style witbier and you could taste lovely hints of orange peel and coriander. This is a great summer sipper.

Tried to pick up a sixpack at Kreston's for a beer drinker who missed the brewfest, but couldn't find it.

- Patricia Talorico

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