Archive for February, 2010

Allentown Brew Works hires Jonathan Blackman

Jonathan Blackman joins the Fegley’s Brew Works team in Allentown as a Front of house Manager, though his skills may be utilized variously at all three locations. Jonathan comes to the company with a corporate restaurant background- he previously held positions with the Cheesecake Factory and Applebees. He holds a degree in finance from Arizona State University.

Off-Site Beer Availability

Brew Works’ Beer is now available in corked and caged 25.4 ounce bottles at a bar or distributor near you!

Awards for Fegley’s Brew Works

Reviews of Brew Works bottled beers

Hop’Solutely Triple IPA
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Insidious Imperial Stout
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Rude Elf’s Reserve Belgian Style Spiced Ale
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The Associated Mess

THE ASSOCIATED MESS at Allentown Brew Works
Tuesday shows make every Tuesday ‘Comedy Night’ at ABW

Allentown, PA—The Associated Mess, the Lehigh Valley’s premier improv comedy troupe, will perform at the Allentown Brew Works on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of February and March – the 9th and the 23rd of both months. These 8pm shows will be held in the Brew Works’ High Gravity Lounge, the same place where Tickle Me Tuesdays, the successful bi-monthy stand-up showcase, are held. Admission will be $8/$5 with student ID, and the Brew Works will enforce a two-drink minimum at each show.

The Associated Mess is a short-form improv comedy troupe run by Joshua Neth, a professional actor based in Allentown, and Ryan Hill, a professional stand-up comic based in Bethlehem. There are 20 total members of the troupe who are rotated through the various performances of the Associated Mess.

The lineup for the February 9th show at Allentown Brew Works:

Matt Candio (Allentown) – DeSales grad, vet of Civic Theatre productions
Joshua Neth (Allentown) – member, Actor’s Equity, acted on stages across the country
Ryan Rossell (Center Valley) – graduate, NYU Tisch School, stand-up comic in NY/LA
Dustin Lee Yenser (Emmaus) – Penn State grad, vet of Civic Theatre productions
host: Ryan Hill (Bethlehem) – host/producer of Tickle Me Tuesdays, vet of Civic Theatre productions

Interview opportunities with anyone else involved with The Associated Mess are available; contact Ryan Hill at 484.951.3969 or associatedmess@gmail.com to reserve a time. The Associated Mess are also happy to accommodate media at any of their upcoming performances; please make a reservation with Ryan Hill using the same contact information.

Souper Bowl Champion Recipe for Sweet Potato & Jalapeño Corn Chowder

Congratulations to Chef Jill Oman and Sous Chef Justin Hogge of Bethlehem Brew Works

Jill and her team won the Souper Bowl Chowder category with Justin’s delicious recipe! We’ve decided to share the recipe with you so you can make Brew Works’ Sweet Potato and Jalapeño Corn Chowder soup right at home. Continue reading ‘Souper Bowl Champion Recipe for Sweet Potato & Jalapeño Corn Chowder’

Awards for Fegley’s Brew Works

Great American Beer Festival

GABF Bronze – “Rude Elf’s Reserve” – 2009

GABF Silver – “Bagpiper’s Scotch Ale” – 2009

GABF Bronze – “Bagpiper’s Scotch Ale” – 2008

GABF Gold – “Pro-Am ‘William Allen’ IPA” – 2007

GABF Bronze – “Berliner Weisse” – 2006

World Beer Cup

Bronze – “Framboise Lambic” – 2008

Category 44: Belgian-Style Sour Ale, 28 entries
Gold: Geuze Boon, Boon Brouwerij N.V., Lembeek, Belgium
Silver: Oude Geuze Ale Oud Beersel, Oud Beersel, Brussels, Belgium
Bronze: Framboise, Allentown & Bethlehem Brew Works, Allentown, PA

In the highly competitive international field of Belgian-Style Sour Ale, Allentown & Bethlehem Brew Works in Allentown, Pennsylvania was awarded the Bronze for Framboise, placing it in the limelight with Gold winner Geuze Boon from Boon Brouwerij N.V. in Lembeek, Belgium and Silver winner Oude Geuze Ale Oud Beersel from Oud Beersel in Brussels, Belgium. A little prince among giants! – Carolyn Smagalski, BellaOnline’s Beer and Brewing Editor

Last month, Bethlehem’s raspberry-flavored Framboise was named the bronze medalist Belgian-style sour ale at the biennial World Beer Cup. It finished just behind two of the world’s most highly regarded lambics, Geuze Boon and Oud Beersel Oude Gueuze – both made in the Zenne Valley.  - Joe Sixpack, Philadelphia Daily News

World Beer Championships

Silver – “Chain Link Pilsener” – 2006

Gold – “Kriek Lambic” – 2005

Silver – “Rude Elf’s Reserve” – 2002

Silver – “Fegley’s ESB” – 2001

Silver – “Framboise Lambic” – 2001

Additional Company Commendations

BLUES BREWS AND BBQ, Best Baked Beans 2009

SOUPER BOWL CHAMPION, 2009 People’s Choice, Loaded Baked Potato; 2010 Chowder Winner,  Sweet Potato & Jalapeño Corn Chowder.

READERS CHOICE AWARDS, Morning Call (Tribune), 2004 Best Microbrewery, Best Beer Selection; 2005 Best Microbrewery, Best Beer Selection; 2006 Best Bar Overall; 2007 Best New Restaurant

BEST OF THE VALLEY, Lehigh Valley Magazine, 2004 Best Overall Bar; 2009 Best Bartenders, Best Beer Selection

URBANSPOON™, Brew Works is currently listed online as 1st, 2nd, and 8th Best Restaurants in region

ALLENTOWN PRESERVATION LEAGUE AWARD, May 2007, restoration and rebirth of property for Allentown Brew Works

MAYORAL CITATION, Allentown Brew Works Appreciation Day, October 12th, 2007

MAYORAL CITATION, Allentown Brew Works Appreciation Day, May 6th, 2009

COUNTY EXECUTIVE PROCLAMATION, May 2009, for Superior Commitment to the Greater Lehigh Valley

PA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CERTIFICATE, Jennifer Mann, HR132, Downtown Commitment Award

PA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CERTIFICATE, Jennifer Mann, HR132, PA Diversity Network Award

SENATE OF PENNSYLVANIA CERTIFICATE, Patrick M Browne, PASen16, PA Diversity Network Award

U.S. CONGRESSIONAL CERTIFICATE OF SPECIAL RECOGNITION, Hon. Charles W. Dent, PA 15, PA Diversity Award

U.S. SENATE CERTIFICATE OF SPECIAL RECOGNITION, Hon. Arlen Specter, PA Diversity Award