It was a really special day on the WILK Friday BeerBuzz today. Three years ago today, we all sat down in the WILK studio and launched into our very first WILK Friday BeerBuzz show. We featured Troegs Hopback, and to this day I recall not only the odd feeling in my belly, but also the mix of excitement and pure terror. Jump ahead to today and it seems like 3-years has flown by so quickly. We’ve done over 160 shows, we’ve welcomed some of the best brewers in the world; we’ve sampled hundreds of beers, we’ve hosted bus trips and listener parties and we’ve brought you all some really rare and amazing beers. As if all this is not enough, we managed to win a PA Associated Press Award and not one, but two PA Association of Broadcasters awards. It’s been a magical ride and I think John, Nancy, Joe, Bosco and everyone who has made the WILK Friday BeerBuzz what it is. Bring Good Beers & Good People Together has never been so much fun.
It is a WILK Friday BeerBuzz tradition to celebrate our anniversary with our friends at Weyerbacher Brewing. And this year as we celebrate 3, they celebrate their 18th Anniversary. Today our pals Chris Wilson and Bobby Clark both joined us in the studio to raise a glass and toast some special friends…all of our listeners and all of the Weyerbacher lovers out there….and Yes before you ask…that’s our pal Chris Wilson from Weyerbacher trying out the Big Red Chair (above)! 
As if that’s not enough, Chris & Bobby manager to bring us a really special beer to sample…Weyerbacher Brewer’s Select Andromeda. This beer is the very first beer in the 2nd Brewer’s Select series of beers as the naming moves from the Phonetic Alphabet to Constellations. Andromeda is a really malt-forward amber ale, it comes in at 4.7% ABV so it’s easy drinking and I really loved the bready & roasted grain flavors as well as the malty flavor and aroma of coffee. This is a wonderful beer and I have some REALLY GOOD NEWS for all of our listeners!
Tonight (5/10) from 5-7PM at Krugel’s Georgetown Deli & Beer, Chris Wilson & Bobby Clark from Weyerbacher will be joining us to pour free samples of Brewer’s Select Andromeda (one of only two rare kegs) as well as some other special beers. You need to be 21+ to sample, but all are welcome to join us in the festivities as we celebrate the 3rd Anniversary of the WILK Friday BeerBuzz. Full event details are HERE…but DO NOT MISS this celebration! Stop by and say hi and raise a glass to 3 years of great beer and 18-years of Weyerbacher beers!
It was really cool to talk to Chris Wilson today and get some updates on the new Weyerbacher Brewery expansion. Of course it’s always fun talking beer with Chris and hearing what’s coming next from Weyerbacher in their Anniversary series of beers as well as the Brewer’s Select Series. As if that wasn’t fun enough, it was a real treat to get an update on a very special beer Chris brewed at De La Senne brewery in Brussels, BE. The beer will be named Mannekin Penn and it will be released for Philly Beer Week so stay tuned for details on where you can try it.
It was a lot to cram into 15-mins, but we managed to sample a great beer and get all sorts of great Weyerbacher info at the same time. If we missed anything, stop by tonight and ask Chris or Bobby for yourself.
Thank you to Chris Wilson & Bobby Clark from Weyerbacher Brewing, Nancy, John & Joe for yet another
fun Friday.
The Friday BeerBuzz…bringing good beers and good people together. As always you can check out the video on-line at the WILK Friday BeerBuzz page by clicking HERE.
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great show. I really love Weyerbacher beer. I particularly love Insanity! See you tonight.
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I really like the photo. Always nice to hear Weyerbacher on the local airwaves. Save me an Andromeda. Eric
ReplyDeleteI'll see you all tonight. I think it's always amazing how you get the best newest beers on the show and I cannot wait to try Andromeda. Cheers. Bex
ReplyDeleteHappy 3rd Anniversary. In honor of the event I plan to watch back all of your video shows. Jim
ReplyDeleteA noble effort Jim! Especially since there are 160+ Just don't forget the party tonight @ Krugel's from 5-7PM!
ReplyDeleteI really like Blanche so I'm glad you told me about the name change. My friends thought they stopped selling it. Great News & Cheers to Chris & Bobby. See you tonight. Amy
ReplyDeleteWeyerbacher rules. I buy Double Simcoe all the time. It's my favorite DIPA. Jeremy
ReplyDeleteI haven't been able to do much but share an Insanity. Don't get me wrong, I love the beer I just can't drink a whole bottle of something that strong. Cheers to Chris Wilson for making some good stuff.
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We always share Insanity Jenna....even a 12oz bottle. It's a great beer!
ReplyDeleteI always enjoyed Hops Infusion so I was sad to see it go. I like Last Chance but I think there were others in the IPA project series they did I liked better. Nice show and I'll stop up tonight. Marcus
ReplyDeleteGreat show. I'm watching the video now. Emma
ReplyDeleteI learned about craft beer at Weyerbacher. I grew up in Allentown and they were always my favorite. I had to stream the show on-line but it was a good one. I'm debating making the drive up for the party. Ed
ReplyDeleteI drink Heresy all the time. Nice show. Scott
ReplyDeleteCongratulation on 3 Years!!! keep up the good work! - Cheers Breaker Brewing Company
ReplyDeleteNice photo guys!
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It's so cool to see Weyerbacher spending so much time in NEPA. Thank you WILK. I really like their beer and I hope we see more and more. Jack J
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone. We really had a great time today and just wait until tonight from 5-7PM at Krugel's. Do not miss this event!
ReplyDeleteI was planning to hit the brewery for Riserva. You guys must have some pull to get it up here. Arch
ReplyDeleteThanks Arch. Fir the first time ever there are about 10 cases hitting the NEPA market, with the launch tonight at Krugel's. Very limited sampling tonight and very limited amount hitting our market so get it while you can.
ReplyDeleteI think it's really cool to see beers premiering in NEPA. I think the Friday beer buzz has a lot to do with that. Cheers to Weyerbacher!
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As always I love the video. Nice job guys.
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I really like malty beers so I can't wait to try this one. JJ
ReplyDeleteWeyerbacher is one of my favorite PA breweries. I'll definitely be down tonight! Mary
ReplyDeleteWarming up for the festivities now. See you at 5! Jenna
ReplyDeleteI love the video as always. One of my favorite breweries is Weyerbacher so it was cool. I'll be out tonight. Joe
ReplyDeleteI loved the goat jokes!
ReplyDeleteI'm terribly excited for Krugels! Nice show! RISERVA!!!! Mark
ReplyDeleteMore barrel beers! Good news on the expansion. Jeff
ReplyDeleteManneken Penn! Very cool breaking news. Cheers guys! Thom
ReplyDeleteI cannot wait for Philly Beer Week.
ReplyDeleteStarship Andromeda! To space & beyond. Epic. Terra
ReplyDeleteI really liked Zulu and I didn;t even know about Andromeda and the new naming. Thanks for the news. Loved the show. Cherry!
ReplyDeleteThe beer sounds amazing. Nice job on releasing the name of the next Brewers Select beer. AQuila!
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A big thank you to Chris Wilson & Bobby Clarke from Weyerbacher for not only joining us live on the air today to feature Andromeda but for sticking around for the big WILK Friday BeerBuzz 3rd Anniversary Party from 5-7PM at Krugel's Georgetown Deli. Don't miss this party!
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