A trip to UJ's and then...PHILLY BEER WEEK

Alas, all info is in and all tallies have been tallied. I am here with news so fresh that 0's and 1's are dribbling down my computer screen (surely they'll have dried by the time you read this).

What's being billed as New Holland Fest at Union Jacks on the Manatawny on Saturday 2/21...PAYG featuring the following beers:

A firkin of Dragon's Milk. Yeah, i said it. A firkin of Dragon's Milk.
Mad Hatter IPA
Sundog Amber Ale
Night Tripper Imperial Stout
Existential Hopwine (Double IPA hops meet a Barleywine backbone)
Pilgrim's Dole Barrel Aged Wheatwine

If ever there was a prelude to the indulgent madness of Philly Beer Week, a night with Tom and his crew is just that.

Philly Beer Week 2009 - New Holland Brewing Co Schedule of Events:

Thursday March 5th - Philly Beer Geek Semi-Finals @ Manayunk Brewery
I'm on the judges panel for the semi-finals. I missed rooting for my man Dell last year, but from all of the stories i hear the Beer Geek events are a blast. I can see a late night trip to Dawson Street on this night as well.

Friday March 6th- Beer & Cheese Smackdown @ The Sidecar Bar & Grille
New Holland's Beervangelist Fred Bueltmann goes head to head with Arcadia President & Founder Tim Suprise in a beer and cheese pairing battle royale. Host/guest referee tba.

Saturday March 7th- Philly Craft Beer Fest @ The Naval Yard
Two sessions of rip roarin', beer pourin' excitement.

Saturday March 7th (Late Night)- New Holland Burlesque & Revue @ The P.O.P.E.
New Holland & Revival Burlesque pair up for the big Beer Fest after party. Show starts around 11pm. PAYG with 7 New Holland Beers on Tap. Join the Beervangelist & yours truly for the Philly debut of the post-prohibition penned, "Bad Girls Love Good Beer".

Sunday March 8th – Meet The Beervangelist @ The Beer Yard
Come hang for some samples and hear about New Holland’s new spring and summer seasonal before dinner at TND. 3pm – 5pm.

Sunday March 8th - Library Dinner @ Teresa's Next Door
We've dug into the New Holland vaults and collaborated with Teresa's on an evening of rare finds from New Holland's 12 year brewing history. If you're a fan of cellared beer and great food, this is the event to be at. Tickets on sale now.

Thursday March 12th - New Holland Dinner @ Jose Pistoles
Senors Parker & Gunn are having New Holland in for one of their two Beer Week dinners. A very special sixtel is making its way for the event, one you're not likely to see in Philly ever again. New Holland preview @ Jose's Saturday Feb 21st. Tickets on sale now.

Friday March 13th - Smoke 'Em If You Got 'Em @ Yards
Come out for smoked beer and BBQ. The East Coast debut of a New Holland pub beer: Smoking Jacket Stout. Brewed by pub brewer Jeff Sheehan, this will be another rare New Holland beer in town just for beer week. Come sip from the only 5 gallons of this beer to see our side of I-76.