PA Craft Beer Spring House Brewing Company

Next time you are in the PA area (especially Philly because you can find this on tap!) look for
any creation by Spring House Brewing Company.

In Philly over the weekend and found the award winning (prior to launch of the company) Smoked Porter, 9%.

From their website, they describe this masterful creation as follows:

"Prior to brewing our Smoked Porter, Matt selects specialty malts to be smoked over an open flame, imparting a unique flavor profile in the porter. The malts are smoked using apple and hickory wood for a full 72 hours. Spring House Brewing Co. chose to smoke the grain in a local smoke house that dates back to the late 19th century. This one-of-a-kind smoke house imparts layers of smokey depth to the beer that cannot be replicated."

I will agree! It is a one of a kind and a must drink with food because frankly it is a wasted moment if you don't pair this beer up. Try it with BBQ, Pork especially or fatty duck! I once had an early version at the brew master's pig roast- paired it with a savory Blue Cheese, Fig & Herb Cheesecake - ah those happy moments in life you will never forget.

WHY MARYLAND? WHY? Please allow this beer to be distributed to us!

Otherwise - travel north bound and hit up the Tap Room which just opened in Feb of this year!

Check it out! Located in a barn in Conestoga, PA.
The Taproom, is a sister company that sells beer made at the Conestoga location in pints, growler fills, 22oz bottles, and six packs.

EVEN BETTER - They will offer small batch brews made at the Taproom. 

Like I said, pair it with food. They are serving up soups, salads, and sandwiches. 

Of course to keep you thirsty, they offer shuffleboard and Zoltar.

25 West King Street; Lancaster, Pa  17603 - 717.399.4009

HOURS:

Monday - 4pm to 10pm
Tuesday - 11am to 10pm
Wednesday - 4pm to 10pm
Thursday - 4pm to 10pm
Friday - 11am to 12am
Saturday - 11am to 12am
Sunday - Closed

 Just to wet your whistle, few other beers to consider.

Siggi's Dinkable Yogurt My New Obsession

Siggi's Probiotic DRINKABLE non-fat yogurt -Plain

I just can not help myself but to share this new product with you. Typically, I do not write about grocery store type products but this is a great new item.

For you on-the-go types, this adorable mini 3.7 fl oz container is a great way to get your protein and active cultures - - only 45 calories.

So far at Baltimore's Whole Foods you can find 3 flavors. I choose the plain because I love that sour, slightly salty taste. Siggi's all natural and based on milk from grass fed cows who are not doping on rBGH. There is no artificial colors or sweeteners. No sucralose, high fructose corn syrup, preservatives or gelatin. Some of you, if you are like me, might be thinking "yeah so? Yogurt should not have those ingredients anyway, so thanks for stating the obvious." However, I presume this marketing works on some and it is nice to be reassured that they have not killed another great food item by making last years on the shelf or stable at room temperature.

In the end, I find this fabulous little treat and very convenient and delicious meal or snack. The Icelandic Milk & Skry (pronounced skeer) Company should be proud of this launch. I hope it sticks around.