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t’s on tap We’re blessed with a bounty of beverage makers here in the greater Lehigh
Valley region. With What’s On Tap, we keep you up-to-date on some of the
latest releases from our alcohol-producing neighbors. If you’re out and about and
WEYERBACHER BREWERY looking for a drink, check out our What’s on Tap channel on the Go Guide app.
905 Line St., Easton SOCIAL STILL
610-559-5561, www.weyerbacher.com
Weyerbacher’s experimental Jester’s Choice brews 530 E. 3rd St., Bethlehem
are released in limited quantities, so don’t wait to try one. 610-625-4585, www.socialstill.com
Jester’s Choice No. 5, a 5.3 percent ABV hefeweizen, was Social Still offers Social Still Vodka, 80 proof; Social
brewed with grains of paradise and citrus peels. Still Gin, 90 proof; Social Still Un-Aged Rye, 80 Proof; the
Weyerbacher turned 21 this year (does that mean it can 80 proof Social Still Whiskey, which is 90 percent rye and
legally drink its own brews now?) and they’re celebrating 10 percent malted barley; Social Still Rum, 80 proof; and
appropriately by releasing a brew called 21. It’s an 11.9 Barrel Gin —a gin that’s been aged in whiskey barrels.
percent ABV stout cleverly disguised as a chocolate cake They’ve rolled out new cocktails for summer, and all
with bourbon-bacon icing in a glass. their bitters and syrups are made in-house. Selections
The second in Weyerbacher’s IPA series, IPA No. 2, will include: Pineapple Mojito, a blend of pineapple-infused
be out in July. It’s a 5.5. percent ABV beer that the brewers rum, fresh mint, lime, simple syrup and club soda; and
describe as having “large amounts of Simcoe and Denali hops.” Cucumber Lemondrop, created with citrus-infused vodka,
It’s nowhere near Halloween, but you can still get your sugar, fresh lemon, muddled cucumber and a served in a
Imperial Pumpkin on. At 8.0 percent ABV, Imperial packs glass that’s been rimmed with salt and sugar.
lots of pumpkin punch, as well as cinnamon, nutmeg, COUNTY SEAT SPIRITS
cardamom and clove. It will be out in July.
THE COLONY MEADERY 905 Harrison St. Suite 128, Allentown
610-628-9502, www.countyseatspirits.com
905 Harrison St. #115, Allentown County Seat Spirits creates a variety of spirits including
855-632-3669, www.colonymeadery.com Class 8 Vodka; Sand Island Rum; Lock Keeper Gin; Hidden
Colony Meadery at the Book Shop Copper Bourbon and a barrel-aged Sand Island Rum,
428 Main St, Bethlehem, (610) 866-5481 created by aging their rum in rye whiskey barrels (from
The slushy machine is up and running, so cool off and Dad’s Hat Distillery, Bristol) for six to seven months. You
enjoy your favorite mead at the same time. can find their products at bars and restaurants across the
This June, the meadery will release Up the Hibs, a dry, region, including: The Apollo Grill in Bethlehem; House and
summer-perfect pink blend of hibiscus and rose hips. It has Barn, a new restaurant in Emmaus; McCarthy’s Red Stag
a very attractive pink color. They’ll also break out in Djinn Pub and Whiskey Bar in Bethlehem; The Pub on Main in
Blossoms, a green tea and jasmine flavored mead that’s Macungie and Pearly Baker’s Alehouse in Easton.
fragrant and flavorful.
14 | indulge • june/july 2016 What goes better with a good drink? Good food, of STONY RUN INN
course. Here are two of the region’s restaurants
that elevate the entire experience with an indulgent 2409 Route 737, Stony Run, PA 19529
selection of chow and cheer. 610-756-4433, www.stonyruninn.com
BELL HALL Sophisticated German/Austrian food served in a
612 W. Hamilton Street, Allentown historic setting and a noteworthy drink menu make
610-437-1825, www.bellhallallentown.com
Stony Run a must-try dining experience. They serve
The folks at Bell Hall take an American staple to the next
level: Consider offerings like their Lamb Burger (brie, apricot up specialties such as Spinach Spatzle (Spatzle
and lemon preserves, green apples); Salmon Burger (grilled
red onion crème cheese, arugula, tzatziki sauce); Fun Gus sautéed with spinach topped with cream) and Austrian
(Swiss, white truffle aioli, mushrooms) and Bison Bell (bison
patty with choice of cheese, garlic aioli). Wash your meal Bauernscmaus (roast pork, smoked pork, bratwurst and
down with some superlative suds from their extensive craft
beer list, which includes selections like Funk Brewing Right smoked sausage) and much more.
About Now; Victory Hop Ticket; Bell’s Brewing Two Hearted;
Sole Artisan Ales Turbo Nerd; Perennial Ales Southside Their whisky menu includes single-malt scotch
Blonde; Founder’s Porter, Bell’s Oberon and many more.
offerings such as Glenkinchie, a 12-year-old Lowland; and
several 12-year-old Speysides including Cragganmore.
Beers on tap vary, but include Rodenbach Grand Cru;
Weihenstephaner Original; Hofbrau Maibock; Hofbrau
Delicator; Saison DuPont and Ballast Point Sculpin. The
bottle selection includes Spaten; Spaten Optimator;
Warsteiner; Warsteiner Dunkel; Franziskaner; and
Kostritzer.
Valley region. With What’s On Tap, we keep you up-to-date on some of the
latest releases from our alcohol-producing neighbors. If you’re out and about and
WEYERBACHER BREWERY looking for a drink, check out our What’s on Tap channel on the Go Guide app.
905 Line St., Easton SOCIAL STILL
610-559-5561, www.weyerbacher.com
Weyerbacher’s experimental Jester’s Choice brews 530 E. 3rd St., Bethlehem
are released in limited quantities, so don’t wait to try one. 610-625-4585, www.socialstill.com
Jester’s Choice No. 5, a 5.3 percent ABV hefeweizen, was Social Still offers Social Still Vodka, 80 proof; Social
brewed with grains of paradise and citrus peels. Still Gin, 90 proof; Social Still Un-Aged Rye, 80 Proof; the
Weyerbacher turned 21 this year (does that mean it can 80 proof Social Still Whiskey, which is 90 percent rye and
legally drink its own brews now?) and they’re celebrating 10 percent malted barley; Social Still Rum, 80 proof; and
appropriately by releasing a brew called 21. It’s an 11.9 Barrel Gin —a gin that’s been aged in whiskey barrels.
percent ABV stout cleverly disguised as a chocolate cake They’ve rolled out new cocktails for summer, and all
with bourbon-bacon icing in a glass. their bitters and syrups are made in-house. Selections
The second in Weyerbacher’s IPA series, IPA No. 2, will include: Pineapple Mojito, a blend of pineapple-infused
be out in July. It’s a 5.5. percent ABV beer that the brewers rum, fresh mint, lime, simple syrup and club soda; and
describe as having “large amounts of Simcoe and Denali hops.” Cucumber Lemondrop, created with citrus-infused vodka,
It’s nowhere near Halloween, but you can still get your sugar, fresh lemon, muddled cucumber and a served in a
Imperial Pumpkin on. At 8.0 percent ABV, Imperial packs glass that’s been rimmed with salt and sugar.
lots of pumpkin punch, as well as cinnamon, nutmeg, COUNTY SEAT SPIRITS
cardamom and clove. It will be out in July.
THE COLONY MEADERY 905 Harrison St. Suite 128, Allentown
610-628-9502, www.countyseatspirits.com
905 Harrison St. #115, Allentown County Seat Spirits creates a variety of spirits including
855-632-3669, www.colonymeadery.com Class 8 Vodka; Sand Island Rum; Lock Keeper Gin; Hidden
Colony Meadery at the Book Shop Copper Bourbon and a barrel-aged Sand Island Rum,
428 Main St, Bethlehem, (610) 866-5481 created by aging their rum in rye whiskey barrels (from
The slushy machine is up and running, so cool off and Dad’s Hat Distillery, Bristol) for six to seven months. You
enjoy your favorite mead at the same time. can find their products at bars and restaurants across the
This June, the meadery will release Up the Hibs, a dry, region, including: The Apollo Grill in Bethlehem; House and
summer-perfect pink blend of hibiscus and rose hips. It has Barn, a new restaurant in Emmaus; McCarthy’s Red Stag
a very attractive pink color. They’ll also break out in Djinn Pub and Whiskey Bar in Bethlehem; The Pub on Main in
Blossoms, a green tea and jasmine flavored mead that’s Macungie and Pearly Baker’s Alehouse in Easton.
fragrant and flavorful.
14 | indulge • june/july 2016 What goes better with a good drink? Good food, of STONY RUN INN
course. Here are two of the region’s restaurants
that elevate the entire experience with an indulgent 2409 Route 737, Stony Run, PA 19529
selection of chow and cheer. 610-756-4433, www.stonyruninn.com
BELL HALL Sophisticated German/Austrian food served in a
612 W. Hamilton Street, Allentown historic setting and a noteworthy drink menu make
610-437-1825, www.bellhallallentown.com
Stony Run a must-try dining experience. They serve
The folks at Bell Hall take an American staple to the next
level: Consider offerings like their Lamb Burger (brie, apricot up specialties such as Spinach Spatzle (Spatzle
and lemon preserves, green apples); Salmon Burger (grilled
red onion crème cheese, arugula, tzatziki sauce); Fun Gus sautéed with spinach topped with cream) and Austrian
(Swiss, white truffle aioli, mushrooms) and Bison Bell (bison
patty with choice of cheese, garlic aioli). Wash your meal Bauernscmaus (roast pork, smoked pork, bratwurst and
down with some superlative suds from their extensive craft
beer list, which includes selections like Funk Brewing Right smoked sausage) and much more.
About Now; Victory Hop Ticket; Bell’s Brewing Two Hearted;
Sole Artisan Ales Turbo Nerd; Perennial Ales Southside Their whisky menu includes single-malt scotch
Blonde; Founder’s Porter, Bell’s Oberon and many more.
offerings such as Glenkinchie, a 12-year-old Lowland; and
several 12-year-old Speysides including Cragganmore.
Beers on tap vary, but include Rodenbach Grand Cru;
Weihenstephaner Original; Hofbrau Maibock; Hofbrau
Delicator; Saison DuPont and Ballast Point Sculpin. The
bottle selection includes Spaten; Spaten Optimator;
Warsteiner; Warsteiner Dunkel; Franziskaner; and
Kostritzer.
