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Memorial Day madness: Yo-yo time for Wall Street
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Concert review: James Morrison (Video)
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Corruption fighter Patrick Fitzgerald resigns as U.S. Attorney in Chicago
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UAW and GM not protecting long-term temporary workers
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D.C. United to play Richmond Kickers in U.S. Open Cup
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Arizona Sheriff Arpaio uses taxpayers' money to send birther investigators to Hawaii
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It's just poop: Potty talk and potty training
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Bryan Kolesar
Bryan Kolesar has been in pursuit of the good life for most of his adult life.
The good life often includes fun with family, friends, food, and fermentables...the best is when most of them are present at the same time!
Wine, cheese, and beer are three of his favorite fermented products with beer taking its place at the top amongst the three. From his early days of drinking what seemed at the time to be exotic imported beer from Germany, Canada, and England (and a too-infrequent Belgian) to experiencing the American craft brewing explosion of the early-to-mid 90s to being a part of the craft brewing renaissance of the 00s, Kolesar has traveled for and tasted some of the best beer in the world.
In 2005, Bryan co-founded The Brew Lounge to help promote the best of the craft brewing industry and to document his own travels within it. Though he has lived in Philadelphia and is currently headquartered in the city's western suburbs, Kolesar shares a wealth of information and pictures that he collects from his travels around the world.
Locally around Philadelphia, he has hosted beer/running events during all three Philly Beer Weeks, served as a judge in the Philly Beer Geek competition, paneled local beers for submission into the Great American Beer Festival competition, been featured in local publications chronicling the beer scene, and been named the "Best Beer Guy" of 2008 (showing his humble side!).
In addition to his beer-y pursuits, Kolesar works a professional career in the business world by day and dabbles in cooking, homebrewing, gardening, photography, and distance running while living with his wife, Patty, of twelve years. He also has been a long time, mostly suffering, supporter of local Philadelphia sports.
After Hours at The Brew Lounge is an extension of his beer blog which can be found at http://www.BrewLounge.com.
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Recent Entries by Bryan Kolesar
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The roots of German Beer at Victory Brewing Company in Pennsylvania
Published 9:59 p.m. April 11, 2012
Victory Brewing Company invited their hop suppliers from Germany to the brewery for a dinner to paint the picture of their beer's terroir.
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Kosher beer is perfect for more than just Passover
Published 11:45 p.m. April 5, 2012
Keep kosher after Passover while enjoying the country's finest kosher beer from Shmaltz Brewing Company.
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Valley Forge Casino Resort opening March 30
Published 2:21 p.m. March 29, 2012
There is going to be a party beginning at 9 p.m. on March 30 and on past midnight on March 31 as a new type of casino experience in Valley Forge is unveiled.
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The Giants will win the Super Bowl, by two beers
Published 7:48 a.m. February 3, 2012
In a head-to-head match-up, New York will squeak by New England, mainly due to sheer volume and growth of the quality beer scene.
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Craft Beer outlook for 2012
Published 10:39 p.m. January 24, 2012
Face down the cold weather with women’s clothes designed to keep you warm.
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Top Ten: Craft Beers of 2011
Published 2:07 p.m. January 5, 2012
Wrapping up an outstanding year for the craft beer segment in ten beers is no easy task.
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Top Ten: Buzz Brewers of 2011
Published 8:47 a.m. December 23, 2011
The Top Ten brewers that sparked a buzz in 2011
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Top Ten: Craft beer themes of 2011
Published 10:56 a.m. December 17, 2011
Top Ten attention-getting topics that craft beer lovers were buzzing about in 2011.
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At Thanksgiving dinner, please pass the beer
Published 2:16 a.m. November 23, 2011
Some long-held Thanksgiving traditions are ripe for breaking. This year, add beer to your Thanksgiving and taste dinner like never before
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A marathon of great beer in Philadelphia
Published 9:46 a.m. November 18, 2011
This Sunday, November 20 will be a day of running, celebration, and great beer in the City of Brotherly Love.
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A beer guide to drinking with the saints
Published 10:48 a.m. November 4, 2011
Saints can be found just about anywhere, even in your glass of beer
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Beer calendar: Nov. 1 through Nov. 15
Published 10:32 p.m. October 29, 2011
From November 1-November 15, the mid-Atlantic beer calendar of events provides plenty for which to be thankful.
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Weekly beer tasting notes: Almanac Summer 2010 (Blackberry Ale)
Published 3:36 p.m. October 23, 2011
Weekly beer tasting sessions will help you navigate the world of great beer.
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Beer calendar: Oct. 16 through Oct. 31
Published 10:12 p.m. October 13, 2011
From October 16-October 31, as the temperature cools, the mid-Atlantic beer calendar heats up.
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Great American Beer Festival, 2011
Published 12:18 p.m. October 6, 2011
The world's largest beer judging and consumer beer festival closed in Denver with 165 brewing organizations taking home 250 medals for brewing excellence.
