The Allentown Brew Works in conjunction with the Allentown Public Theatre presents…

Allentown Public Theatre’s Spotlight Cabaret and Piano Bar

1st Thursdays!!

Every 1st THURSDAY the lights will shine in High Gravity for some of the best theatrical talent in the Valley. They’ll be performing Cabaret style songs for your pleasure from 8pm-9:30pm and then stepping aside to allow for an open piano bar where audience members take the stage to sing standards and show tunes.

• Doors open at 7pm.
• Cabaret runs from 8pm-9:30pm
• Open Piano (audience members sing!) 9:30pm- Close.

Audience members are encouraged to bring their own music or sing from our books.

$5 Cover and a two drink minimum (includes all bar drinks, soft drinks, and bottled water) - Proceeds benefit Allentown Public Theatre

A company of theater professionals, Allentown Public Theatre was founded in 2008 under the artistic direction of Equity actor Joshua Neth, to perform plays for the public in downtown Allentown and help revitalize the city through the arts.

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JOSHUA NETH is originally from San Diego, California and studied Acting and Directing at Northern Kentucky University. Josh has numerous regional theatre credits, the most recent being the Beast in Civic Theatre of Allentown’s production of Beauty and the Beast. He has directed shows at The State Theatre of Easton, Stage Door Workshop, and Bangor High School, where his production of Guys and Dolls received the school’s first ever Freddy Award nominations.

As a member of Actor’s Equity, the professional stage actors union, Josh has performed in national tours with The Metamorphosis Company, The Chamber Repertory Theatre of Boston and Theatre IV Virginia. Joshua played Off-Broadway in New York as the leading role “Joe” in The Grove St. Theatre’s production of Lanford Wilson’s Balm in Gilead. He was a member of the 2004 resident acting company for the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company and also performed at The Cincinnati Public Theatre.

Joshua now resides with his wife in the Old Allentown District. He is the Artistic Director for the Allentown Public Theatre and also directs the The Associated Mess, an improv. comedy group. Josh is very active with Choch-Key productions, a local independent film and television company with whom he directed and acted in the feature film, Spitting Water.

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Join us Every Thursday as we tap a special, one-of-a-kind FIRKIN of Brew Works Beer

Every Thursday, 5:00pm at Bethlehem Brew Works. Once-a-month, that evening’s 100% of the firkin sales are donated to a local charity.

WHAT is a firkin ale? A firkin is a small keg, holds about 9 gallons or so of cask-conditioned, 50°F beer.

WHY a firkin ale? If you love beer then this is your chance to experience drinking a real ale! Open up your senses to the hop and malt flavors released by drinking a beer from a hand-drawn firkin served at a respectable temperature. Our brewers then work their magic to give each cask its own special character.

Next Charity Cask Night Thursday, September 2nd, 5pm at the Bethlehem Brew Works

Drink a Pint for a Good Cause!
100% of Cask Sales will be Donated to “The Barn” to Benefit “Habitat for Humanity”
Featuring: “Sling-Load Ale”; Our dry hopped CH-47 Pale Ale. Naturally carbonated & served at a respectable temperature makes for an enjoyable brew sure to please any hop-head. The firkin will be tapped at 5pm, all cask sales will be donated to “The Barn” to help “Habitat for Humanity” build a home. We sure hope you’ll come out, socialize and raise your glass to our friends at “The Barn”. Cheers!
To Learn More Visit: www.TheBarnLV.com

The Bethlehem Brew Works offers full service dining in a family friendly atmosphere.

For reservations, call 610.882.1300

About Charity Cask Night

A craft brewery draws its character and strength from its community, but it can also give back to the community and help create positive change. That’s the idea behind the series of benefit events taking place at the Bethlehem Brew Works every month. Each Thursday, beginning at 5 p.m., Bethlehem Brew Works head brewer Beau Baden offers a hand pumped, cask-conditioned ale from a 10-gallon barrel called a firkin. The cask is always a special, one-of-a-kind beer connoisseur’s treat. It is available only until it runs dry, which could be just hours (or less) after it’s tapped.

Since June of 2006, the entire proceeds of the Bethlehem Brew Works first Thursday’s “first firkin” of the month has been donated to a local non-profit organization. Better still, the non-profit recipient has the opportunity to present literature and banners, and have representatives on hand for an informal Q&A and info-session about their community work.

Previous charities that have benefited from the Brew Works event have been the United Way of the Greater Lehigh

Valley, the Historic Bethlehem Partnership, Communities In Schools, WDIY Public Radio, KidsPeace, The Allentown Symphony, TeenCentral.net, Center of Animal Health & Welfare of Northampton County, Miller-Keystone Blood Center, Celtic Cultural Alliance, “Gift of Life Family House”, “Walk for Autism Now” – Autism Speaks and the Alliance for Building Communities, Center for Animal Health & Welfare, Civic Theatre of Allentown, LLS, The Barn, Celtic Cultural Alliance, Casa Guadalupe Center Capital Campaign

The Bethlehem Brew Works is currently booked for Charity Cask Nights through 2011.  Submissions will be accepted starting August 1st, 2011 for 1st Thursdays in 2012.

Lineup for 2011:

Upcoming Weekly Firkin Casks

Charity Cask, September 2 – “Sling Load” – The giant CH-47 copters can hoist up huge vehicles and equipment for deployment to the field; in this cask, our CH-47 IPA brings aboard a load of extra hops for ‘operation pint drain.’

Previous Casks

2009

February 5th · “Hair of the Dog” – A naturally carbonated Belgian Stout. Fermented with sweet orange peel, a touch of honey and Belgian yeast.

February 12th · “St. Valentine’s Day Massacre” – Golden Ale fermented with Brown Sugar and Red Hots Cinnamon Candy (remember the candy you ate when you were a kid?) Come take a walk down memory lane.

February 26th · “100% MAGIC HEMP” – Our Fegley’s ESB fermented with Hemp adds a magical and nutty aroma.

March 5th – “Give-a-Pint Raspberry Wit” At the Brew Works, this is another way we “Donate a Pint” to the community’s only blood supplier…Miller-Keystone Blood Center! Brewed with chamomile, orange peel and coriander, fermented with raspberry to create a smooth citrus finish.

March 12th – “Snake Oil” The Oatmeal Stout fermented with brown sugar and French Oak Chips marinated with real Kentucky Bourbon. A BBW favorite cask.

March 19th – “Hop-To-It Copper Kettle” An American Style Pale Ale aged for several weeks in our traditional firkin. This beer has been dry-hopped; our brewers added an extra handful of hops to this cask just to bring it to the next level.

March 26th – “Old School IPA” – In order for beer to make the long trip around Africa to India, the British over hopped their ales to preserve the beer for its long trip. Doing it ol’ school, we give you this authentic India Pale Ale dry hopped with Amarillo hops.

April 2nd – for the Celtic Cultural Alliance (CCA). Brewer Lewis Thomas is creating a one of a kind cask: “The Celtic Classic Ale,” which is a Scottish Ale fermented with Irish whiskey soaked chips. A blending of flavors from two great Celtic nations!

April 9th —  “Heretic”  An over-hopped ESB reminiscent of an India Brown Ale. Our Brewers decided to over-hop our traditional ESB to be alittle blasphemous this time of year.

April 16th —  “Peeps’  Porter” The fun & flavors of your Easter basket come together in a smooth Porter with hints of marshmallow vanilla & chocolate.

April 23rd —  “Dry Heat” The Brewers are chopping at the bit for warmer weather so they decided to bring the heat by adding some chili peppers to a cask of our Valley Golden Ale. Don’t miss this one!

April 30th —  “Mary Queen of Scots”  Sounds like an old Monty Python skit? Simply, cask conditioned Scottish Ale with nothing added, unfiltered & naturally carbonated.

May 7th - ”Stole My Heart” Cherry Reincarnation. Drink a pint for a good cause! 100% of cask proceeds will be donated to “Gift of Life Family House”. How about a little “Cherry Reincarnation”? Our brewers added a little bit of cherry into a second running of our high gravity beer “reincarnated” from Imperial Stout. The cherry adds that special somethin’, somethin’ to this tasty cask.

June 4th - Pomegranate Hefeweizen “Persephone” Heaven in a glass? Our brewers added the anti-oxidant qualities of pomegranate to a traditional German wheat beer creating what we think is Heaven in a glass.

June 11th – Blueberry Stout “Hematoma” – Our version of a “black & blue” beer is much nicer then waking up with a black eye…..Fresh blueberries in a cask of Steelworker’s Oatmeal Stout, a peaceful solution to end the day!

June 18th – Orange Golden Ale “Agent Orange” – We are scared to ask how the brewers squeezed oranges into a cask of our refreshing Valley Golden Ale but who are we to question their brilliance? And thank goodness because this is one of our favorite casks. Come in early for this one as the last time it was tapped it only lasted one hour!

June 25th – British vs. American Ale yeast strain India Red Ale  “Whale and the Wasp” Not since the revolutionary war has there been such battle.  Two casks, same beer made with two different strains of yeast; one British, one American. We will let you decide the victor. Do you think your palate is up to the challenge?

July 2nd – “Hippie-Hophead Explosion” Super hoppy Pale Ale: the perfect tribute to the “Summer of Love”. Balanced by a mild essence of grapefruit and a malty flavor, (and oh by the way, lots of hop bitterness!) Brewed in the tradition of West Coast Pale Ales, we put loads of malt and hops in our kettle to come up with this sensational ale. Brewed with pale and crystal malts and hopped with Tomahawks from Yakima Valley, WA.

July 9th - “Hen Ysgolion ESB”  (pronounced “h-ai-n is-go-li-on”, meaning “old school” in Welsh)  Oh,
the Celts would be proud! A traditional ESB served “old school”; naturally carbonated, cellar temperatureand hand drawn. Simple, pure & delicious.

July 16th – “Nutter-Butter Stout” 100% all natural, organic peanut butter squeezed into a cask of our Steelworker’s Oatmeal Stout. Nothing goes better than chocolate & peanut butter except for maybe Stout & peanut butter!

July 23rd - “Whale and the Wasp Part Deux” Whale and the Wasp? Not since the revolutionary war has there been such battle.  Two casks of CH-47 American Pale Ale; one fermented with a British ale yeast strain, one fermented with an American ale yeast strain…one Brit, one Yank. We will let you decide the victor. Do you think your palate is up to the challenge?

August 6th – (held at Allentown Brew Works) “UNO MAS” –“one more” which is a delicious Golden Ale inundated with pounds of lime, cask conditioned & served at cellar temperature, then garnished with a fresh lime wedge.  Wow–”Bartender, I’ll have Uno Mas!”Help the Casa Guadalupe Center Capital Campaign get closer to their financial goal. As they kick off their official campaign of $3.4 million for the new center, this will be a great opportunity for you to learn more about Casa Guadalupe and the great programs for seniors and youth, alike. You’ll also get a chance to meet the campaign committee, which includes our friends Miriam Huertas of the Allentown Chamber, and Wendy Body of Alvin H. Butz, Inc., who are co-chairing the campaign!

August 13th -   “Musikfest Recovery” ESB. Our Fegley’s ESB naturally carbonated  to allow for a full comeback from the effects of overfesting (is that even a word?).

August 20th – “Creamation of Sam McGee” Scottish Ale. Orange zest added to a winter warming Scottish ale. Oh, and Sam?…just Google it.

August 27th – “Porter’s Birthday Suit” Porter. A naked version of the Pawn Shop Porter -  and a celebration of baby Porter David Fegley, son of Jeff and Rachel Fegley.

September 3rd CHARITY CASK- “No. 5″ Wit. Pounds of apples fermented with our Steelgaarden Wit Ale. 100% of proceeds to benefit NEVUS Outreach, Inc.

September 10th – “IBA” India Brown Ale…..The brewer dry hopped our ESB, added some more hops, and some more, and some more…..well you get the idea! When you over hop an ESB, woo-la, you get an India Brown Ale, dry & refreshing indeed!

September 17th - “Iron Monkey” India Pale Ale. Iron Monkey + lambic fruits = Brass Monkey but we grabbed a keg of the Iron Monkey out of the fermenter before fruit was added to it. Why? Because it’s simply wonderful naked!

September 24th - “What Did I Do Stout?” Here’s a fun one for you! Our brewer must have sampled a little too much of the cask because he forgot what he put into it. Stop by, enjoy a pint or two, and help us figure out what our Brewer added to our Oatmeal Stout.

October 1st - “Pumpkin Raisin” Our scrumptious pumpkin ale with pureed raisin added to it fermented naturally in a cask. What could be more delicious? How about 100% of the proceeds from cask sales benefiting The American Diabetes Association! This charity cask will be tapped at 5pm. Come out enjoy a pint for a good cause and say hello to our friends at The American Diabetes Association. Hurry, this one won’t last long.

October 8th – “Not So Wee… Heavy” – We make a cask conditioned monster from our Hammer Shop Wee Heavy (which is maturing and coming out later this fall).

October 15th - “Barrel of TNT” The Hop Explosion from Hamilton Street will be served up this week. A fantastic cask conditioned extra hoppy IPA sure to light a fuse to your palate!

October 22nd - “Halloween candy” Luscious cask conditioned porter with a hint of chocolate added for a little somethin, somethin… Mmmmm, trick-or-treat!

October 29th - “Pumpkin Rum Raisin” This necromancer will be Raisin’ spirits in time for Halloween! No Pun’kin intended…

November 12th – “I ♥ Coffee Stout” Wake up to our  eye-opening Steelworker’s Oatmeal stout infused with ground, roasted coffee.

November 19th – “Wing Nut Brown Ale” Our medium bodied, smooth finishing English Brown Ale with a hint of Hazelnut.  Perfect on a chilly Autumn night!

“Santa’s riding an iron horse this winter, so we’re brewing up some Harley inspired casks! Taking a cue from engine styles, as the design of Harley-Davidson engines has evolved through the years, the distinctive shape of the valve covers has allowed Harley enthusiasts to classify an engine simply by looking at the shape of the cover.”

December 3rd – “Knucklehead: ESB” A knucklehead engine (1936-1947) has round knobs on the cover resembling knuckles that give the knucklehead its name. There’s a little bitter orange peel in this brew to bring out the hops that also leaves a little citrus on the back end. Get your knuckles wrapped around a mug of this one!

December 10th -“Shovelhead: West End Red”  The shovelhead engine (1966-1985) got its name from the distinctive look of the engine’s rocker box covers. These covers resemble the heads of coal shovels, which is how the shovelhead got its name. We shovel loads of Chinook and Cascade hops into this beer to give it a piney, grapefruit aroma with a strong malt back.

December 17th - “Fat Boy” At the time of the Fat Boy model introduction (1990-Present) a story rapidly spread that its silver paint job and other features were inspired by the World War II American B-29 bomber; and that the Fat Boy name was a combination of the names of the atom bombs (Fat Man and Little Boy). Whether it’s urban myth or not, there’s a new IPA at the BBW and it is the BOMB! There were no late hop additions during the boil so all the aroma is due to the dry hopping. Kaboom!! Vroom Vroom!!

2010

January 7th – “Peanut Butter & Jelly Stout” Open up your senses to the hop and malt flavors released by drinking a beer from a hand-drawn firkin, naturally carbonated & served at a respectable temperature. The PB&J Stout will be tapped at 5pm, hurry in, this one won’t last long. 100% of sales will be donated to “March of Dimes”

January 14th – “The British Invasion” Our delicious ESB served in the traditional Old-English style, hand pumped, naturally carbonated, no fancy flavors added. A pint of this will make you feel like you are in your favorite English Public House.

January 21st -“Byggvir” Byggvir was the Norse God of Beer. This Baltic Porter cask is our version of the nectar of the Gods. Strong and robust, this beer was brewed for long journeys across the Baltic Sea. Packed with roasted and bitter malts. Beau also likes to call this cask “I’d like to buy a vowel, please.”

January 28th – “Weyerbacher’s Hop Infusion” Our friends at Weyerbacher are created an IPA with complex hops flavor and aromas. Made with seven hop varieties, this deep copper-orange IPA is loaded with juicy hop notes of pine, lemon zest, and a layer of pink grapefruit and a strong foundation of toasted caramel malts underneath it all give this beer a complexity that’s unparalleled. Serving this beer via our cask creates an explosion of these flavors.

February 4th – Chocolate Raspberry Stout. Open up your senses to raspberry, hop and chocolate malt flavors released by drinking a beer from a hand-drawn firkin, naturally carbonated & served at a respectable temperature. 100% of sales will be donated to Miller-Keystone Blood Center. At the Brew Works, this is another way we “Donate a Pint” to the community’s only blood supplier! Cheers!

February 11th – “Agent Orange” We’re lightin’ up the Valley! Our Golden Ale is infused with 2 oranges pureed into the cask. This popular cask is always a winner when it goes on. Get there early for this treat!

February 18th – “Apricot Wit” Steelgaarden Wit gets inundated with Apricots to add zing and zest to the cask!

February 25th – “CH-47″ Nothing better than a cask conditioned American Pale Ale. Certain beers lend very well to the cask. Pale Ales are a style that taste awesome straight from the cask!

March 11th – “Copper Kettle Ale” – There are certain styles of beer that lend themselves perfectly to cask conditioning. This Pale Ale from the Hamilton Street Brew Works location in Allentown is a perfect example.  Refreshing and clean, with a generous hop back that leaves you asking for more.

March 18th – “Collide-o-smoke” - Lewis Has got something up his sleeve here! He’s sneaking oak shards into the cask of a smoked IPA to add immense complexity to this cask creation!

March 25th - “Savage Henry” – ‘Fear and Loathing’ in a cask…

April 1st - “Fruits of our labor”- Strawberry Wit Charity Cask

April 8th -  “Whiskey Stout” - Reduced whiskey with a little oak chips for a bourbon barrel-aged vibe. This is the record holder for the fastest cask to kick!

April 15th -  “Sling Load” – The giant CH-47 copters can hoist up huge vehicles and equipment for deployment to the field; in this cask, our CH-47 IPA brings aboard a load of extra hops for ‘operation pint drain.’

April 22nd – “British Invasion” The return of one of the best! Our cask conditioned Fegley’s ESB is true to form as a genuine example of a ‘real ale.’

May 13th – “Agent Orange” We’re lightin’ up the Valley again! Our Golden Ale is infused with 2 oranges pureed into the cask. This popular cask is always a winner when it goes on.

May 20th – “Pineapple Peach Express” Kudos to Chef Jill for coming up with this idea – fresh pineapple and peaches pureed and squeezed into our Steelgaarden Wit. This is a new one for us, come out and let us know what ya think.

May 27th – “Union Jack IBA” Beer lovers unite for this India Brown Ale created by over hopping our English Style ESB.

June 3rd · “Persephone” Pomegranet Hefeweizen – A Naturally carbonated traditional German wheat beer with refreshing pomegranate. Naturally carbonated & served at a respectable temperature makes for a very enjoyable sippable brew. Tapped at 5pm, all cask sales will be donated to Walk Now For Autism of the Lehigh Valley. We sure hope you’ll come out, socialize and raise your glass to help in the fight against Autism!

June 10th · “Black gives way to Blue” Blueberry Stout – This “Black and Blue Cask” will be Rockin ‘n’ Rollin

June 17th · “Charity Nearfest Cask” 7:00 serving time – Belexes – A special Belgian style blonde Ale with a crisp bitterness and citrusy orange flavor.  Made for our friends at the greatest Prog Rock festival.

June 24th · “Don’t Worry be Hoppy” – Hop Explosion with sweet orange peel

July 1st · “The Grove’ – A citrus fruit infused Valley Golden Ale cask; perfectly refreshing on a hot summer evening. Naturally carbonated, served at a respectable temperature and hand drawn from a traditional firkin.

July 8th · Arctic Alchemy – 100 % of sales goes to support the Alchemy Adventure, and the independent film project surrounding this endeavor.

July 15th · “900″

July 22nd · “pawnshop porter”

Learn how beer is made in a small local brewery – Take a tour of the Allentown Brew Works

Who: The Allentown Brew Works and the brewery staff
When: Saturdays from 12:00pm – 1:00pm
What: Free brewery tour and sampling session. Guided tour through the brewing process followed by a tasting session of all Brew Works Flagship and Seasonal Beers.
Where: Allentown Brew Works
Why: To build and reward a better beer loving community!

We’re throwing open the doors every Saturday at noon on the back room brewery and leading our friends from beginning to end with glass in hand.

See firsthand as knowledgeable staff members show you the entire process of how our award winning brewery operates.

Hear the inside story of the brewing techniques used to create ales and lagers.

Touch · Get hands on and up close with the equipment the brewers use to get medal after medal.

Smell the sweet scents of milled grains, pungent fermenting yeasts, and floral hoppy aromas.

And all the while…taste and taste…and taste…and taste some more.

The tour to good taste starts right here. Glass is in session! Every Saturday noon to 1pm. Reservations strongly recommended for free tour. Tips for friendly staff appreciated. Call us

at 610-433-7777 to schedule your tour · events@thebrewworks.com

Calling all Wanna Be Comedians!
The Lehigh Valley’s ORIGINAL Comedy Open Mic Night

Here’s your chance to try out your materials in the Fishbowl of Comedy!

Tickle Me TRYOUTS – an open mic comedy night – every other Sunday in the Fishbowl at the Bethlehem Brew Works. Local amateur comedians will be given five-minutes to try out their best jokes – no experience necessary, all are welcome!

The Lehigh Valley is becoming known as a comedy destination among comedians. Local amateur performers and established talents from New York City and Philadelphia are all abuzz in online communities about the area’s hunger for nightclub style comedy acts. These comedy makers are excited that they can now play another venue because the Bethlehem Brew Works now hosts the Lehigh Valley’s ORIGINAL Comedy Open Mic Night, Tickle Me Tryouts in our glass enclosed room called “The Fishbowl.” Every other Sunday local amateurs get their chance to tryout their material in front of an audience and test the waters. Newcomers to the comedy scene are encouraged to take the plunge as well, which can add a different type of comedy altogether (kind of night like the laughs you can get from a fabulously off-key karaoke duet of ‘Candle in the Wind’).

Hosting this event is local comedian Randy Tonge, from Breinigsville, who will add wit, style, and guaranteed laughs to the event. In addition to hosting, Tonge is also fishing for new talent for the “Tickle me Tuesdays” events at the Allentown Brew Works, where Tonge is a regular crowd favorite.

The Brew Works is proud to add comedy to our Bethlehem location after seeing such success in Allentown, and we are using the Sunday night open mic night as a way to find fresh talent and allow it to develop. The overwhelming success of the “Tickle Me Tuesdays” shows held in ABW’s second floor High Gravity lounge has shown us that live comedy is something everyone wants or wants in on. Over the past year, thousands (yes, thousands) of comedy seekers have gone to the ABW Tuesday night comedy revue which features a mix of local amateurs and professional comics.

And now in Bethlehem, amateurs looking for a place to start and are willing to take the leap will get a chance at their big break…or just break wind.

Registration starts at 8:30pm and the comedy begins at 9pm.

Cask beer comes to the Green this May!

Then every First Monday at 5pm sharp!

Come join us as we tap a special cask at the Brew Works on the Green!

Upcoming Cask:

August 2010 – Blueberry Cobbler  – Inspired by one of the first great flavor combinations introduced to every person! Apples and blueberries give refreshing life to this real ale and bring happy smiles. Perfect for the summer at the golf course.

Previous Casks:

July 2010 – Strawberry Blonde - At 4.7%, this blonde ale is dosed with fresh strawberries into the cask to create a fanciful summer brew for the west-enders.

June 2010 - DEEP SPACE Monkey! Our Space Monkey-Raspberry Saison loaded with an excessive amount of fresh raspberries weighing in at 7%ABV. This brew has a spicy flavor and predominate raspberry taste.  “In space…no one can hear you belch.”

May 2010 Dry Hopped Hop Explosion!  KAA BOOOM!

March 2010 This special cask is a Belgian Style Dubbel, a mahogany colored malt accented brew with a spicy and floral yeast aroma. (7.8%ABV)

“What is cask beer?”

If you love beer then this is your chance to experience drinking a real ale*!

“Cask beers are by nature limited editions. Yeast is still active and alive, conditioning the beer inside them,” says Brewmaster Beau Baden, “So because of the limited supply and the fact that it has a short life once tapped, we have to make a bit of an event out of this.”

Cask beers are served at the traditional “cellar temperature” (50-55º F) and are hand pumped or gravity fed. “This way you don’t add any unnatural carbonation to the beer, and it can be experienced the way beer has been for…well, right back to the beginning of beer itself,” adds brewer Nick Micio, “This allows for the beers to open up and release their floral hop aromas and draw out the malt flavors.”

Cask means container, from the Spanish word cáscara (tree bark), and references to alcohol in casks goes back to the 5th century BC. In the Iron Age, European Celts developed Stout wooden barrels with iron hoops to store goods. It wasn’t until the 1950s that these wooden casks began to be replaced by steel or aluminum casks which were easier to sterilize and better at keeping oxygen out (which causes staling). In the 1960s the first metal ‘kegs’ were introduced which allowed for more efficient cleaning, filling and dispensing. However, these kegs which are typical in design today, usually contain beers that are pasteurized (flash-heated to preserve freshness) and are dispensed by being pushed out with carbon dioxide (which dissolves into the liquid and adds carbonation). By the 1970s the British had had enough. They cried foul and created the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA), which set out to save the old traditions (and the flavors, aromas, and mouthfeel therein) by defining real ale as “beer brewed from traditional ingredients, matured by secondary fermentation in the container from which it is dispensed, and served without the use of extraneous carbon dioxide.”

Mug club members (from all 3 locations!) – don’t forget, it’s not just cask night – in addition to great beer, you also get 20% off all regularly priced food items. Just when you thought Mug Club Appreciation Night couldn’t get any better!

Come see why the Brew Works on the Green is quickly becoming one of the Lehigh Valley’s favorite restaurants!

*NOTE: Real Ales are not limited to beers in casks. A secondary fermentation can happen in a bottle just the same. Fegley’s Brew Works has begun a line of bottled beers that are all bottle conditioned. “Right now we have a triple IPA called Hop’solutely and an Imperial Stout we call Insidious,” Baden says. “We’re bottling high alcohol beers that will age very gracefully and gain complexity over time.” Coming up in production will be the Bagpiper’s Scotch Ale, the beer that won medals at the Great American Beer Festival two years in a row (Bronze 2008, Silver 2009). These bottled beers are available at many distributors and in dozens of pubs and restaurants stretching from Scranton to Philadelphia.

The Lehigh Valley’s Premier Comedy Night at Allentown Brew Works!

Craft brewed humor! The best show in the Valley!

Professional and amateur stand-up comedians from the Lehigh Valley, Philadelphia, New York and many points in between have been getting together at the Allentown Brew Works to offer the region’s biggest comedy showcase.

$5 cover and a two drink minimum is all you need to tickle your funny bone all night long! The fun starts at 8:00pm. Stop in for dinner before the show and take advantage of our Tres Amigos Tuesday Night Specials.

A special thank-you discount for September 7th – Only $2 Cover with Military I.D.

Hosted by Ryan Hill, Bethlehem-based comic seen on stages in New York, Philadelphia and Cincinnati.

Listen Here for an Express-Times interview with Ryan Hill about his work with Tickle Me Tuesdays, the Civic Theater and the comedy scene in the Lehigh Valley.

Upcoming TMT Schedule:

September 7th Headliner- Laurence Mullaney - Hosted by Steve Bost, and featuring Simply Dee (Philadelphia), Mike Gaul (Alburtis), Pat Janssen (Bethlehem), Adam Nystrom (Whitehall), Liz Russo (Easton) and Chris Whitehair (Philadelphia).

Laurence is a high-energy comedian who recently captured a “Top Comic” award by Philadelphia Weekly which said he’ll have you “Laughing so hard your soul hurts.”   His comedy has been featured on Comcast On Demand and has placed him in the finals of several notable comedy competitions. Audiences are drawn to Laurence’s signature intensity as he explores topics from being in the Marine Corps to finding God in a flower.  Ok, he never found God in a flower but it sounded cool. Despite that, he does talk about deeply personal experiences in a way that relates to everyone. As an actor, Laurence has landed roles on both “Law & Order: CI” and “Forensic Files.” His film work includes “Shooter” with Mark Wahlberg along with key roles in Indie films like “Sheep Skin” and “Karma.”  He is currently working on the sitcom pilot “Get a Grip” with 3PPG Productions.

September 21st Headliner – Marc W. Juretus

Now a resident of Hokendaqua, Marc was born in the 6th ward section of Allentown during the early 70’s in a “Bi-Racial” household. He’s a graduate of Dieruff High School, where he enjoyed quite a few nights of detention. Five hundred-plus shows after a chance meeting with Raymond the Amish Comic at a gym, Marc’s act has evolved into a polished crowd pleasing event. From making fun of his Bi-Racial heritage, family members and his encounters with people he’s found a niche in relating to all types of audiences. Marc’s also appeared on various TV series including Law and Order and Without A Trace. Marc W. Juretus is a comedian on the rise that you should definitely go see.

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Past TMT Comics include:

August 17th Headliner – Sonya King – Hosted by Kate Lawrence, and featuring Steve Bost (Bethlehem), Ed Pudup (New Jersey), Luis Rivera (Reading), Tyler Rothrock (Nazareth), Craig Sharf (New Jersey) and Gary Snyder (Northampton).

Originally from Selma, Alabama, Sonya King grew up in sunny San Diego just one block from the beach. Combine those two worlds with a healthy dose of dry humor and what do you get? You get funny! Starting in 1999, she began working her way across the nation toiling on the comedy club circuit while performing college dates and corporate events. Sonya won the Carnival Cruise Competition which led to a great deal of work for various cruise lines. She appeared on Good Morning America on ABC, but really stirred things up with her appearance on ABC’s The View with Barbara Walters and Joy Behar. That led to an appearance with Joy at famed Caroline’s Comedy Club in New York City. Sonya has a special place in our hearts as the very first headliner at Tickle Me Tuesdays.

July 20th Headliner – Alex House.

Based in Easton, Alex is a two time winner in the Bud Light’s Ladies Of Laughter Comedy Contest, has participated in the Toyota Comedy Festival, Boston Comedy Festival and the Arizona Women’s Funny Fest. She has also been on ABC’s “The View” twice in the course of two weeks and was one of the East Coast Semi-finalists chosen out of thousands of comics on NBC’s “Last Comic Standing”. When she’s not performing comedy, she studies acting with coach JoAnna Beckson, whose past students include Ray Romano, Dave Chappelle and Brett Butler.

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August 3rd Headliner- Adam Yenser. Also performing: Brett Druck (New Jersey), Pat Janssen (Bethlehem), George Ostertag (Easton), Dan Shelly (Emmaus), Mollie Sperduto (New Jersey) and Randy Tonge (Breinigsville).

A native of Macungie, Pennsylvania, Adam Yenser has worked for The Maury Show, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, and The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien. He began performing stand-up comedy at The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York City, followed by several appearances at the Allentown Brew Works. He has since gone on to appear at venues around the country including Gotham Comedy Club, The Jon Lovitz Comedy Club, and The Hollywood Improv. Adam holds degrees in Film & Video and Philosophy from Penn State University where he was head writer and producer of the campus sketch comedy show. His stand-up is a mix of sharp observational wit and conservative political humor, however unlike other conservative comedians, he’s funny. Adam currently lives in Los Angeles.

July 6th Headliner – Chip Chantry

To avoid trouble, you have to pick your battles. Philadelphia-based comedian Chip Chantry knows how to do just that. He has a personal vendetta against toddlers, his grandmother, and the Amish. And after listening to his fast-paced, winding stories, so will you. Chip has taken his off-kilter view to comedy clubs and colleges all over the country. When he is not on the road, Chip hosts the monthly “Chip Chantry’s One-Man Show (w/special guests!)”, and  writes comedy essays and articles for popular comedy blogs. And remember, toddlers, beware.

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May 4th Headliner- Keith Purnell.

Keith is a Delaware-based professional who won Howard Stern’s “Kill or Be Killed” competition in addition to placing as a regional winner in the Sierra Mist Next Great Comic comedy competition. Keith was also a finalist in the Philadelphia Comedy Competition and Star Search. He is a high-energy performer whose quick wit, style and play on social relations made him a hit with the Brew Works audience during his previous headlining stints.

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April 20th headliner – Bob DiBuono

Bob DiBuono has established himself as one of the most dynamic acts on stage. With a sarcastic and edgy wit coupled with a high energy and animated delivery, he exposes the absurdities in life, his family and social conscious. With an “Every Man” likeability and great versatility, he moves in and out of voices, impressions and characters which illuminate his point of view connecting to audiences all around the country. Bob performs around the country in many of the clubs has been seen on E! Gossip Show, MTV’S “TRL”, The Today Show and FOX’S Red Eye. He also appears frequently on The Jim Breuer Show on Sirius and has been on Opie and Anthony on XM. Bob is currently the voice on the SPIKE TV Men’s Choice Awards commercial!

February 16th headliner – Corey Alexander

Corey Alexander has taken his act country wide to a multitude of clubs including Carolines, Comix, Gotham, Funny Bone, Catch a Rising Star, Comedy Zone, and many more. The 2009 winner of Comedy Cabaret’s Stand-up Contest, Corey is recognized by his complaints of not being married (you read that correctly) and his ability to interact with the audience. He’s been seen on MiND TV, Fox Good Morning, CBS Sports Zone; heard on morning shows WMMR, WBUS, WIP, WZZO, Cool 100. Corey has also shared the stage with some of today’s stars, like Mitch Fatel (The Tonight Show), Kevin Brennan (“Best Comedian” Aspen Comedy Festival, HBO), and Jessica Kirson (MAC winner “Best Female Comic”).

March 2nd headliner – Pat House, with guest host Steve Bost!

Pat House began his comedy career/obsession at the age of 19. After four years of daydreaming in high school of being a stand-up comedian, Pat finally took his scribbled notes to an open-mic in October 2004. Having received (what he considered) a decent reaction from the audience, he immediately began seeking comedy stages all over the Philadelphia area. Attending class during the day while telling jokes at night, Pat hosted Comedy Central Live!!! in Philadelphia, took second place in Howard Stern’s “Kill or Be Killed” competition and was named one of the top up-and-coming comedians in the city by Philadelphia Weekly. By age 22, Pat was making a name for himself, performing in comedy clubs all over the Philadelphia-area while making regular local television and radio appearances such as The Kidd Chris Show on 94.1 WYSP and DigPhillyTV on NBC.Now at 25, Pat is performing as much as possible to avoid using his college education.

March 16th headliner – Debbie Kasper

Debbie Kasper is one of the most versatile entertainers in the country. Besides being a two-time Emmy nominated writer, an award-winning comedian, character actor, celebrity joke-writer, and an International humor author, she is a stand-out stand-up comic who has been blowing audiences away for almost 20 years! After moving to Los Angeles, Debbie became a staff writer on the seminal sitcom “Roseanne” and was then hand-picked by Rosie O’Donnell to write for “The Rosie O’Donnell Show,” for which she was nominated for two Emmys. She was awarded the best one-person show DRAMA-LOGUE Award in Los Angeles for her show “Without Me, My Show is Nothing,” which garnered rave reviews on both coasts. Her television stand-up credits include Evening at the Improv, VH-1’s Stand-Up Spotlight, and several appearances on Lifetime’s “Girl’s Night Out,” plus dozens of other national and regional television, radio and cable spots.

She is one of the few female headliners to transcend the battle of the sexes and expose people as the hilarious creatures they are. Originally from New Jersey, she spent many years in New York City honing her craft, and developing a repertoire of characters that she threads through her act like a master weaver. Her prolific writing ability allows her to create fresh material for each and every situation she’s in, always uniting the audience with immediate observations.

April 6th headliner -Joe Fernandes Joe is one of the new rising young comics to come out of the East Coast. A lifelong New Jersy-ite, Joe is a favorite at clubs, colleges, and conventions in the tri-state area and beyond. He was selected to perform at the 2008 New York Underground Comedy Festival’s Emerging Comics Showcase. With his laid back style he brings a hilarious look into his struggles with addictions, relationships, family, friendships, the world and himself that any audience can relate to.

May 18th Headliner – Chris Johnston.

Chris electrifies the stage with a charismatic delivery of opinions on everyday life and unique stories regarding his struggles of fitting in to society. He has appeared on several popular radio shows and has gone on to tour with national acts at clubs and colleges across the United States. He was recently added as a regular to the “Killers of Comedy” and “Best Damn Comedy Show” tours, featuring comedians from Howard Stern and Opie and Anthony. Chris’ versatility and quick witted nature allow him to work crowds of all types. From clean rooms and theatres to the edgiest bars around Chris is always comfortable identifying with his audience and giving a stellar performance. A Chris Johnston show is always sure to be fun, full of energy and one not to be missed.

June 1st Headliner – Jay Black.

In six short years, Jay Black has gone from being a high school teacher to one of America’s most accomplished young headliners. In the past year alone, Jay has toured relentlessly, headlining at over 100 colleges as well as the top clubs in the country. Jay’s fierce stage presence has not gone unnoticed: Campus Activities magazine named Jay their “Reader’s Choice for 2008’s College Comedian of the Year.” Jay made his television debut on Showtime and has followed that up with appearances on Fox Business Channel and A&E. As a writer, Jay has spent the last few years as one of Hollywood’s most sought after screenwriters, working on several feature films.

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June 15th Headliner – Keith Alberstadt.

Keith is quickly breaking through the comedy ranks as a must-see performer – he’s already been seen on The Late Show with David Letterman, is a contributing writer for Saturday Night Live’s Weekend Update and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, and regularly entertains U.S. Troops in Afghanistan, Iraq, and around the globe. A very clever comic with sharp perception, creative sarcasm, and a treasure trove of unique material, Keith’s likable personality and down-to-earth charm invite people into his brand of humor — one that is smart but not brainy and relatable but not hacky.

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Rich Vos, Raymond the Amish Comic, Brian McKim, Traci Skene, Alex House, Keith Purnell, Rod Reyes, Sonya King, Alan Marx, Marc Juretus, Angry Bob, Chip Chantry, Joe Conte, and Jay Black, Debbie Kasper, Joe Fernandes,

If you think you have what it takes to get in the spotlight yourself, please contact Ryan Hill at ticklemetues@gmail.com or check out Tickle Me Tryouts amateur comedy night at Bethlehem Brew Works.

You can also visit the “Tickle Me Tuesdays” MySpace Page for the most up-to-date schedule of shows and performers.

Sponsored by

Katie Kohler performs at Tickle Me Tuesday

Brandon Ryan performs at Tickle Me Tuesday

Who’s the Weisser??

It’s trivia for people who love everything about beer!

Trivia with a twist – a beer tasting twist! Come join us for a free beer tasting while ABW Mug Club Member, Jim, challenges you with questions, including some specifically meant to test your beer knowledge. Each week we’ll sample a mystery Brew Works beer as part of our quest to determine Who’s the Weisser??

Can you name the style?  Can you name 3 ingredients?  Can you name the award it won?

Come in for  1/2 price cheesesteaks and enjoy $2.50 Steelgaarden Wits ALL DAY!

Plus gift card prizes for the top teams! Registration for Who’s the Weisser?? begins at 8:00pm every Tuesday!

Join us for Green Drinks Lehigh Valley! Every 2nd-Wednesday in Silk!

Green Drinks is an informal monthly mixer that brings together folks who are interested in sustainable business, policy and living. This is your chance to connect with like-minded eco-friendly people to help shape a future that’s green and happy. Join us for drinks (featuring organic and local specials), conversation and a little networking with other environmentally minded people.

Lehigh Valley Green Drinks is sponsored by the following partners: WDIY, the Lehigh Valley Sustainable Business Network and the City of Allentown Bureau of Recycling and Solid Waste, Natural Awakenings magazine and the Lehigh Valley Green Builders Forum.

Green Drinks will be held the SECOND Wednesday of every month — come toast a green future! Every month various local merchants and organizations who share our vision will be present to share their products and information to help you go green!

This Month’s presentation:

September 8th, Andrew Kleiner, member of the Allentown Environmental Advisory Council, writer of Remember (a blog focused on nature and local ecosystem health) and an undergrad student at Muhlenberg College studying Environmental Science, will be hosting a roundtable discussion and presentation regarding the health of Allentown’s park ecosystems. He will be joined by EAC members Dr. David McGuire and Karen Tuerk.

Green Drinks is mostly for people working on environmental issues, but anyone can come — people from environment groups, business, government, academia and as individuals. There is no ‘us and them’. Check out the Green Drinks “Code”.

WHERE: Allentown Brew Works

WHEN: 5:30 pm ’till whenever!  Every 2nd-Wednesday of the month!

Become a member of our Green Drinks Facebook Group and join in the discussion!

Previous Speakers:

August 2009: Len Frenkel, Lehigh Valley Vegetarians
September 2009: Dr. Vera Cole, Director of Local Power at the Mid-Atlantic Renewable Energy Association
October 2009: Paul J. Marin, Rail Transit Advocate. Presentation: Intercity Rail Briefing: Network Planning for Rail Expansion.
November 2009: Troy Reynard, Sustainable Business Network of the Lehigh Valley (SBN-LV)

December 2009: The Lower Macungie Environmental Advisory Council came for a gathering with other local EACs to share ideas and cocktails! The meeting was facilitated by Deana Zosky, Lower Macungie Township Commissioner and RenewLV co-chair.

January 2010: Jeff Pooley, a volunteer with the nonprofit, member-owned Lehigh Valley Food Coop, From Local Farms to Your Table: The Lehigh Valley Food Coop.

February 2010: Lou Cinquino of Sustainable Urban Neighborhoods of the Lehigh Valley, Community Gardening

March 2010: Bruce Wilson of the Lehigh Valley Green Builders Forum, Reducing your carbon footprint with Green Building. (He will also talk about the second annual Lehigh Valley Green Building Expo coming up on the weekend of March 19 to 21 at the Main Campus of Northampton Community College)

April 2010: Y. Sarah Cooke, Marketing and Public Relations Manager at the Allentown Art Museum, The Green House: New Directions in Sustainable Architecture and Design and Lehigh Valley Going Green, talking about the exhibit that runs February 7th – May 30th at the Allentown Art Museum. This is the one year anniversary gathering for Green Drinks Lehigh Valley!

May 2010: Catherine Frankenberg, Program Organizer for Clean Water Action in Bethlehem, Hydrofrac ki ng 101: The Dangers of Natural Gas Drilling in Pennsylvania and What We Can Do. “Pennsylvania is experiencing a boom in natural gas exploration and drilling, but the extraction of this resource contaminates our air and water. Learn more about the process of hydraulic fracturing, and how we can act to protect our air, our water, and our health from toxic contamination.”

June 2010: Crisis in the Gulf. Muhlenberg professor, Dr. Kimberly Heiman, whose research has focused on the human impacts on marine and estuarine habitats, will faciliate. A special thank you to Dr. Richard Niesenbaum, Professor and Chair of Biology and Director of Sustainability Studies at Muhlenberg, who will also be joining us, for inviting her to join us. Our discussion will begin at 6 pm in the Silk Lounge.

July 2010: “Electric Deregulation and the Resulting Choices.” Brian Sangster, an Independent Associate with Viridian Energy Inc. will present “Greener, Cleaner, Affordable Energy Choices in a Post Rate Cap Deregulated Marke”. Brian will also show us how to compare competitor’s rate plans on the Department of Public Utilities website, explain Viridian’s mission and its offerings. He will be joined by John D. Kucher, PPL Electric Utilities Key Account Manager. John will talk about how energy choice works and how you can also save on your energy bill through efficiency measures and will touch upon rebates being offered by PPL on many of these enhancements to your home or business.

August 2010: “The Marketing of Green.” Reid Boyer, Publisher of Natural Awakenings – Lehigh Valley, presents recent survey data about American consumer behavior and shows some ways that small businesses can effectively reach their target markets. Reid will expose some “green washing” examples as well as show examples of how media tells incomplete stories that influence consumers. He will also offer a short explanation of how to change consumer behavior. Come gain some insight about marketing your green products and services and network with other green and greening businesses in the Lehigh Valley.

Past attendees also include representatives from the following local or green businesses or organizations:

Cosmic Cup Coffee
Green Energy Capital Partners
Sensibly Organized
Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce
Circle of Stones
One with the Earth Project
Metropolitan Art Academy
Allentown Economic Development Corporation
Vitality Natural Health Care Center
Sitka Enterprises
Green Valley Coalition
Plaza Growers Market
Studio 8
Lux The Eco-Friendly Salon
City of Allentown
Atrevete Magazine
Embrace Your Dreams
Lehigh Valley Vegetarians
Initiatives for the Climate Emergency
Elias Funeral Home
Green Impact Solutions
MaGrann Associates
Natural Awakenings Magazine
iSpring
LG Energy Solutions
JF Magic
Space Inventors Professional Organizers
studio26 homes
Alphagraphics
Midgelow Green Business Consulting
Express Business Services Lehigh Valley
Lehigh University
Bike Allentown
Lehigh Valley Local Currency
Mid-Atlantic Renewable Energy Association
Lehigh Valley Sierra Club
Sustainable Energy Fund
Allentown Hiking Club
Appalachian Mountain Club
Muhlenberg College
Northhampton Community College
Eco Electric
Street Theatre Alliance

Come test your wits with our witty hosts!

Questions span the entire range of humanity’s useless knowledge. Hand-pick your team and register, starting at 8:30pm. Game starts at 9pm sharp!

Prizes and giveaways! · $2 Steelgaarden Wits! · No cover charge! Hosted by Tickle Me Tuesday comics Steve Bost & Kate Hayes.

NEW – JOIN THE FACEBOOK site for all things Steel Trap Trivia!!

This Month’s Steel Trap Trivia Sponsors

For September 2010–

The Attic is a unique vintage clothing store where you can buy, sell, and trade your clothes and get one-of-a-kind looks on any budget. Because we are buying and trading directly with you, we are able to sell the latest name brand styles and the coolest retro looks for much less! The Attic is the most stylish thrift store you’ve ever seen!

It’s quick and easy! Bring in your cool stuff and receive cash or store credit for the items that we can resell.

The Lehigh Valley’s only year-round source for independent, foreign and arthouse cinema, Civic is also home to professionally-created community theatre, and will produce the Lehigh Valley premiere of Rent this season. Civic Theatre of Allentown | 527 North 19th Street | Allentown, PA 18104

Prizes Include: Giveaways and Gift Certificates!

One of the BEST Lehigh Valley Wedding Photographers, Michael McNett, took some fabulous shots of Witty Wednesday!  Were you there? Click to read the blog entry and photo show or view the photo gallery.

Previous Steel Trap Trivia Sponsors

Wired Cafe and Gallery - Featuring a variety of craft-roasted, fair trade, organic coffees and expertly prepared espresso drinks in an inviting downtown location. Perhaps the best lattes in the world!

Shuze (now with two locations!) – offers you an exciting, fun and new shopping experience! You`ll find brands and styles you`ve never seen, and some names you know and love.  Shuze has some great looks with Frye, San Miguel, Nicole, All Black, Poetic Licence, BCBG, Hunter Boots, Fergie, Simple Shoes, Me Too! and more.

The Wise Bean Coffee & Espresso Bar
“A small gem of a coffee shop, tucked away in the North Side of Bethlehem…”
634 North New Street, Bethlehem 610-867-5010 |  hey@wisebean.biz
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Spa Soleil – We will customize a package to suit your needs! Corporate Packages and Customized Wedding Packages available. Call us for details. Also, ask about our Gift Certificates.

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LaRose Boutique is a family owned & operated business established in 2008  in downtown Bethlehem. Providing unique, affordable, high quality natural and organic bath & body products that are great for your skin, yet earth friendly. They offer in-store sampling of most products so you can see for yourself the benefits of natural and organic skin care! Please stop by and say hello at 85 East Broad Street in Bethlehem, PA 18018 between Center and New Streets.

Tallarico’s Chocolates opened November 2004 in Southside Bethlehem.  Brian & Deborah Tallarico, bring to you creative, delicious, chocolate confections with a Tuscany influence. Stop in to experience the magic of chocolate and you’re sure to get a smile, a sample and a story from the Tallaricos.

Verbeke Martial Arts Academy a traditional martial arts school dedicated to the advancement and growth of quality martial arts training in the Lehigh Valley through the practice of Tang Soo Do (Korean Karate) and Kobudo (Okinawan Weaponry).
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UnderWired: Owned & operated by Lisa O’Brien, is your ultimate source for quality & authentic vintage clothing in the the Lehigh Valley specializing in women’s clothing from the 1920’s up to the 1980’s. Featuring: menswear, jewelry & accessories for every budget, consignment items by local artists including: DreamJeans, Beat Red Designs, La La La, Ben Franklin Pawlowski & Bag Anne.

Home & Planet’s 5,000 retail store features home furnishings and gifts made from recycled, found, organic and other environmentally beneficial and socially responsible materials. Best seller is furniture made from Bethlehem Steel I-beams.
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The Chocolate Lab – Owned & operated by Arlene Brockel. Freshly handmade chocolates prepared daily make this store a unique delight. Arlene has the uncanny ability to make her creations memorable both to your eyes & to your taste buds.
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Dreamscape Comics – Largest selection of comics & graphic novels in the region! Monsters & Horror · Pulps – The Shadow, Doc Savage, High Adventure, etc. Books, CDs, Movies–new & used. Toys, Action Figures, Statues, Bobbleheads, Lunch Boxes, Games, Cards, Supplies & More!

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Compact Disc Center specializes in music cds, as well as concert and video dvds. A vast selection of new and used music cds, including a genre from rock to classical and everything in between. Also a wild selection of gifts and novelties; from magnets to stickers, from tapestries to jewelry, from incense to buttons, as well as band flags and also various kinds of posters.

Offering different types of Hookah flavors, fresh brewed teas, fresh squeezed juices, fresh fruit smoothies, Mediterranean finger foods such as Tapas, Turkish Panini, spreads…boreks, and freshly baked cookies; pastries. In short…lots & lots of yummies. Check out their menu page for details.

Franklin Hill Vineyards “A Finer Wine Experience” This Family owned and operated winery has been in business for over 20 years. The oldest of the Lehigh Valley wineries, Franklin Hill Vineyards is a small, secluded winery located in the foothills of the Pocono Mountains..

Inspired by You Lifestyle Studio

Their Bethlehem studio offers a full-service salon, skincare services, waxing, massage, natural nail services, reiki, yoga, and a boutique featuring local art and unique gifts.

To become a Steel Trap Trivia sponsor…

Contact Steve Bost at stbost@hotmail.com

The Lehigh Valley’s ORIGINAL “Ladies Night” at the Allentown Brew Works!

Pampering the Ladies of the Lehigh Valley since March 2008!

Come join us for Martinis, Manicures and Massages every 2nd-Wednesday starting at 5:30pm.

Enjoy a $5 mini-manicure, or $5 mini-massage, and your choice of a $5 martini from our special Ladies Night Menu.

Bring your friends and come early for $5 food and drink specials or stay late and enjoy $5 martinis until midnight.

RESERVATIONS are REQUIRED for this event because it always sells out!

Call to reserve your spot with a credit card. Your $10 Gift Card will be available for you when you arrive. Use it to enjoy your martinis and a manicure or massage! You can order with a group of friends on one credit card or have each friend call individually.

Call us at 610-433-7777 x 25 (Wendie) or 610-433-7777 x 17 (Peg)

If you choose to Email us at events@thebrewworks.com, please leave your NAME and NUMBER  so we can call you back to reserve your space! No reservations are confirmed without a credit card.

Book early, this event fills up fast!

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Calling all Single Golfers of the Lehigh Valley!  Are you looking to meet some great people and play even better golf? Then come on out Friday, August 13th and tee it up after 5 p.m. for the American Singles Golfers Association – Lehigh Valley chapter outing. We’ll play 9 holes and then gather at Allentown Municipal’s restaurant, The Brew Works On The Green for the appropriate post round adult beverage. The ASGA_LV is a fun and social group currently playing Allentown’s municipal course. For more information, please contact Ken Kleppert via email at asga_lv@yahoo.com or give a call at 610 504 8031.

The current schedule of outings will take place monthly on the second Friday of each month (weather permitting) with additional outings to be scheduled into the Fall as well.

You may be able to reserve a tee time one week in advance and can take advantage of the on site driving range.

Email golf@thebrewworks.com for more information and to RSVP for this great singles happy hour for golfers! All skill levels are welcome – this is about “fun, fellowship and fairways”!

American Singles Golfer Association / Lehigh Valley Chapter
Ken Kleppert / Founder
cell: 610 504 8031
email: asga_lv@yahoo.com

Competition takes place on Saturday, September 11th.

Malt Madness is an American Homebrewers Association sanctioned competition and provides you an opportunity to have your homemade beer, cider, and mead evaluated by BJCP registered judges. Prizes and awards will be given for beers placing first, second, and third in each category, and for Best of Show. The 2008 revision of the BJCP guidelines will be used for this event. The competition will be held on Saturday, September 11th at the Allentown Brew Works, in Allentown PA. (directions are located below). Judges and stewards should be there at 9:00AM.  We plan to announce the winners of Malt Madness and make presentations of awards after 4:30PM.  The exact time will depend on the number of entries and judges.  The actual competition is not open to spectators, but please feel free to stop by and have a pint while awaiting the results.

Competition Guidelines and Entry Requirements

• Malt Madness (beer/cider/mead) is open to all home brewers
• All beers or meads must be non-commercial in nature and produced at home.
• The entry fee is $6 for the first entry, and $5 for each of the brewer’s subsequent entries accompanying the first. Checks should be made payable to Scott Minnich.
• Submit two 10-16 ounce bottles for each entry.
• Bottles may be brown or green glass, and must be free of any labels, raised glass designs, etched logos, or other identifying marks.  Swing tops are acceptable.
• A completed entry form must accompany each entry, recipes are optional. If entering more than one beer, make sure the correct entry form accompanies each entry.
• A bottle ID form must be attached to each bottle with a rubber band.
• Categories and subcategories may be combined for judging purposes, however beers or meads will be judged according to the category/subcategory in which they are entered. The style guidelines for each category and subcategory are included in this packet.
• It is the responsibility of the brewer to decide and indicate on the entry form the appropriate category and sub-category for their entry.
• Entries which do not meet these entry requirements may be disqualified.
• Depending on the number of entries and category distribution, categories and subcategories may be combined or separated for judging and awards purposes.  These judging table breakdowns will not be available prior to the competition and will be determined by the competition committee once all entries have been processed.
• Any disputes that arise before, during or after the competition will be settled by the competition committee.
• Judges and Stewards who plan on attending may bring their entries with them provided the paperwork is received by the deadline.
• All Judges and Stewards are requested to arrive by 9:00 AM. Results will be announced as soon as Best of Show results are in.
• Brewer feedback is the primary purpose of Malt Madness. Your score sheets will be returned to you shortly after the contest. Please do not send an SASE with your entry.

Download the 2008 Full BJCP Style Guidelines

Download the Condensed BJCP Style Guidelines

Print Malt Madness Entry Form And Bottle Labels!

Entry Deadlines:

Entries will be accepted from 08/14/2010 through 08/26/2010. Late entries will not be accepted.

Drop Off Locations:

Entries may be dropped off at the following locations:

Mail In Entries:

Mail in Entries should be sent to the Bethlehem Keystone Homebrew Supply location. This is the only location accepting mail in entries. Mail in entries must be received by the entry deadlines.

So you’ve already been on our free brewery tour and still have a thirst for more beer knowledge?

Do you loooove microbrews, and can’t get enough?

Well you’ve got to get schooled! Come to the Brew Works on the Green’s Microbrew U!

On the 2nd Mondays of every month at 7pm, we’ll explore the better beers from our local region, from around the country, the world…and straight from our tanks!

In addition to the tastings, we’ll be bringing in brewers and other beer experts to Microbrew U!

And soon, you’ll be an expert too!

Upcoming Classes:

July 12th – Brewer Nick Micio leads a tasting discussion on the glories of Sour Beers. SWEET!

ENROLL NOW! 484-223-2020

Previous classes:

June 14th – Brewer Lewis Thomas heads up the class! Our award winning brewer will be leading tasting discussions about the new microbrews featured at the Green for the summer. Included in the $10‘enrollment’ is a Brew Works pint glass to take with you, and samplings of:

• Buffalo Bills Orange Blossom Cream Ale
• Bells Oberon Ale
• Avery White Rascal
• Southern Tier Pale
• Sly Fox Pikeland Pils
• Dales Pale Ale

February 8th, 2010
BWG New Beer’s Day: Join us as we introduce 5 of the new microbrews from around the country which are now featured at the Brew Works on the Green. Brew Works beer aficionado, Ron Richter, of Richter’s West End Red fame, will present these beers and best of all, it’s FREE! Bring and a friend (because who wants to drink good beer alone???) and enjoy our Buy One Get One Free Burgers and Mug Club members from all 3 locations enjoy 20% off all regular priced food orders! It’s New Beer’s Day at the Brew Works on the Green!

March 8th, 2010
New Beer’s Day the Aftermath! We’re not done! Last month was just a start – we’ve still got 6 new microbrews to try. Join us again as we sample the rest of our featured US microbrews and enjoy the same great specials – Buy One Get One Burgers and Mug Club members from all 3 locations enjoy 20% off all regular priced food orders! Hosted by Dick Fegley, co-founder of the Brew Works.

April 12th, 2010

Fegley’s Brew Works BrewMaster Beau Baden will be creating 2 fabulous cask beers for us. Oak Aged Hop’solutely, and the Monkey Wrench Saison. He’ll explain what cask beer or ‘real ale’ is, and talk about the conditioning process. Plus he’ll answer all your beer questions! For your $10 ‘enrollment’ into class, you’ll sample both pins (and will be offered a pint from each) and take home a keepsake Brew Works Logo Pint Glass!

May 10th, 2010

The Lehigh Valley Homebrewers do a seminar for the class! Come join us as David Barber, the Eastern PA Homebrewer of the Year and Scott Minnich talk about getting started in homebrewing and about their organization. And best of all, they’ll be bringing 5 of their beers for us to sample! Plus Brew Works Tees as a keepsake!

The Lehigh Valley’s premier improv comedy troupe performing line in High Gravity!

WARNING- At any time the unscripted show may become foul, disgusting, politically incorrect, and/or downright offensive…  in other words it’ll be funny.

Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday, opposite Tickle Me Tuesdays.

Allentown Brew Works is proud to host The Associated Mess improv comedy troupe. Formed from a core group of 20 talented actors, they are quickly making a name for themselves in the Lehigh Valley. The Associated Mess have been featured in the Express Times and Morning Call newspapers, and boast capacity crowds at the majority of their shows.

If you liked Who’s Line is it Anyway? then you’ll love The Associated Mess! Each show is wildly different, with four actors and a host. Suggestions come from YOU, the audience, that put the the troupe in over-the-top hilarious situations!!

Doors open at 7pm, showtime 8pm.

Seats are $8.00 ($5.00 with Student I.D. or if Brew Works employee), and a two-drink minimum required (includes all bar drinks, soft drinks, and bottled water).

Returning this September!

Beerituality is a monthly gathering of activists, artists, musicians, and friends who live at the crossroads of the sacred and the secular.  We meet at the Allentown Brew Works on the third Thursday of every month from 7:00-10:00 PM.

This year’s Golf Tournament is part of our efforts at Fegley’s Brew Works to raise funds for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society! All proceeds will be going to the LLS.

Sunday September 19th, 2010

7:00am Registration – Welcome bag with T-shirt, golf balls, and more!
8:00am Shotgun

$80 per golfer | $320 per foursome

Includes a continental breakfast with bagels, fresh fruit, and coffee; a quick lunch – hot dog and soda – at the turn; and a BBQ to remember at the conlcusion of the tourney with Brew Works Bert’s Smokin BBQ chicken, ribs, burgers, dogs, corn on the cob, salads and veggies!

Includes unlimited Brew Works Beers, Brews, Lagers, & Ales!

• 1st Place Prize of $500
• Prizes for 7th and 15th, among many other giveaways!
• 50/50 raffle!
• “Pot of Gold” Par 3 contest!
• Brew Works Gift Cards!
• Sports Tickets and more!

We are currently looking for donations and sponsors – for more information contact Sean@thebrewworks.com

Click here for SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION

Fegley’s Brew Works is proud to be a part of the Craft Beer Experience presented by Philadelphia magazine and Subaru. We’ll be sampling our Pumpkin Ale, as well as the 2-time GABF medal-winning Bagpiper’s Scotch Ale.

Over 80 locally brewed Craft beers, food pairings, guest educators, brewers, and more!

Saturday, September 25

12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

at the City Tap House

3925 Walnut St., Philadelphia

Tickets $80

Proceeds benefit-

SafeHome Philadelphia

Includes beer tasting, commemorative glass and specialty dishes from Executive Chef, Al Paris.

Click here to purchase tickets

215.595.4TIX

WHAT A NIGHT OUT!

Sunday, 5pm to 9pm

Pictures from May 23rd Event

Another great evening of salsa dancing is coming to High Gravity at the Allentown Brew Works…It’ll be hot, as we kick up salsa, New York Club Style.

This is a hot spot you don’t want to miss!

Admission will be $10, $5 with student or military ID.

NEW! This month only. Manny Diaz, of J. Hilburn Men’s Clothing, will be at the social with a product display and complimentary custom fittings.  Ladies: Custom tailored clothes make great holiday gifts for your man. And Manny dances On 2!

The Allentown Brew Works hosts Sunday Night Salsa! Every 4th Sunday of the Month – from 5pm to 9 pm in High Gravity (2nd Floor of Allentown Brew Works). Salsa music will be played for dancing and there will be several friendly experienced dancers and instructors from local dance studios to assist you as the night goes on.

This is a learning to dance salsa environment. If you’ve always wanted to learn salsa, this is where you can give it a try. And for experienced salsa dancers, you can come here knowing the music is almost all salsa, with some cha-cha.

Beginners, newcomers to the area, and those with two left feet are welcome. Partners are not needed.

NEW! There will be a beginner lesson taught at 5pm by well-known local dance-instructors Javier Morales, Jerry Aviles, or Nelson Gomez, to help you make the evening soar!

No registration is necessary. Just show up and be willing to dance!

For more information and TONS OF PHOTOS! – check out:  http://www.lehighvalleysalsa.com/ and Become a Fan on Facebook!

The Junior League of the Lehigh Valley will host the 6th Annual Childhood Obesity and Nutrition Education Initiative.

Junior League Partners with Local Organizations to Educate Children on Importance of Eating Well and Staying Healthy as Part of Kids in the Kitchen Activities!

The Junior League of The Lehigh Valley (JLLV) will host Kids in the Kitchen, an educational initiative on childhood obesity and nutrition created by the Association of Junior Leagues International. The event, which will be held October 9, 2010 from 9:30 AM until 12:00 PM at The Allentown Municipal Golf Course and Brew Works on the Green, is free and open to children ages 7 thru 12.

Golfing & Grilling Fall 2010: A fun-filled day of hands-on activities will introduce kids to the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. Chef Bert, head Chef at Brew Works on the Green, will lead a hands-on preparation and tasting of several simple recipes along with training in the importance of grilling, kitchen safety and hygiene. The delicious and nutritious food will be provided by Wegman’s of Lehigh Valley. Nutritionist,Tara Miltenberger, RD, LDN a Community Educator with the Allen Center for Nutrition at Cedar Crest College will bring interactive, state-of-the-art health and wellness education to the children. Allentown Municipal’s own Golf Pro, Jeff Wambold, will facilitate the fitness part of the morning teaching the kids that Golfing can be a fun and exciting exercise. Our resident Gardner, Earl Blankenbiller will introduce the children to the benefits of container gardening, as well as, create a starter garden.

Designed to help raise awareness and help reverse the growth of childhood obesity and its associated health issues, Kids in the Kitchen will bring together organizations from across the Lehigh Valley which are committed to addressing childhood obesity. Nearly two-thirds of children and adolescents in North and South America will be overweight by 2011 and at increased risk of contracting Type II diabetes, high blood pressure, the numerous ailments related to high cholesterol and social problems that affect self-esteem.

Parents can register their children for the event by visiting the JLLV website http://www.jllvpa.org/

or by calling 610-866-8852.

ABOUT THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY

The Junior League of the Lehigh Valley is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. We focus on strengthening families through our service in the community. Our purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. We reach out to women of all races, religions and national origins who demonstrate an interest in and commitment to voluntarism.

Word Wednesdays at the Allentown Brew Works – spotlighting Valley poets, writers, musicians and the inspired. Come join in on Word Wednesdays, every second Wednesday at 7:30pm.

The Lehigh Valley’s Number One Spot for Poetry, Prose and Spoken Word!

Word Wednesdays recently celebrated the One year Anniversary

Each production is different but may include:
• Poetry
• Spoken Word
• Songs
• Music (Pre Recorded And/Or Live)
• Open Mic
• Featured Artists
• Disc Jockey
• and Short Melodrama
• good food and good drink
• and more.
Come share with us in the SILK Lounge and have a enjoyable evening. We hope to see you there.
For more information:
Word Wednesday’s Facebook Group or  daven27@hotmail.com

We’d love to include your poetic, literal, or lyrical talents in this evening of Words on Wednesdays.

Word Wednesday’s Troy R – “Brew Works”

Word Wednesday’s Elder Beatmaster – “Amen”

More photos and videos:
Word Wednesday’s Facebook Group

WDIY and the Bethlehem Brew Works present “Pints & Policy Night” Community Round-Table Discussion

Join us and our friends from WDIY Public Radio, 6:00pm to 7:30pm in the Steelgaarden Lounge for a community “round table” to listen to your questions & comments. Tell us what you think about the Lehigh Valley’s most compelling & current topics. Come out, grab a pint, ask questions and weigh in! Everyone 21 and older can enjoy and FREE sample of our Valley Golden Ale!

Pints & Policy Night is brought to you by WDIY Public Radio. 18 & Older Event, No Fee to Enter!

Next Discussion Topic: TBA

18 & Older Event, No Fee to Enter

Sample offer good for all P&P attendees 21 & over.

Moderator:

TBA

Panelists:

TBA

Previous Pints & Policy Topics of Discussion:

July ‘10: “Hang Up and Drive: Cell Phone Ordinances in the Lehigh Valley and Beyond”

May ‘10: “When It Rains: Perspectives on Flooding In the Region”

March ‘10: “Social Media Strategy Considerations for Non-Profits”

November ‘09: “Today’s Financial Markets: Forget Normal – Expect Change!”

October ‘09: “”Fields to Fork – Supporting Local Organic Growers and Harvesting ‘Locavores’ – farmers and businesses push for growing & eating local organic foods.”

September ‘09: “Get Your Tail on the Trail” – Exploring the recreational opportunities available along the heritage corridor from Jim Thorpe to Easton.

June ‘09: “Germs – How do I protect myself and my family without becoming ‘germophobic?’ ”

April ‘09: “How the Arts Contribute to the Quality of Life in the Lehigh Valley? How do we sustain them”

March ‘09: “My job has been eliminated–now what? Info from the experts on how to deal with job loss and its aftermath.”

February ‘09: “Put Your $$$ Where Your Heart Is: Why Should I Buy Local?”

November ‘08: “Tell Me Something Good: What You Need to Know About Today’s Lehigh Valley Housing Market.”

October ‘08: “Smart Growth, Sustainability & the Environment.”

September ‘08: “Rail Service:  Why should the Lehigh Valley be a passenger hub once again?”

July ‘08: “Lehigh Valley’s Festivals: What do they contribute to the quality of life, the health & wealth of the region?”

June ‘08: “Our Cities Next Steps: What are the next steps we can take to make our Lehigh Valley Cities more desirable locations to live, work & play?”

Previous Pints & Policy Panelists:

Rep. Steve Samuelson (D), 135th Legislative District

Karen Dolan, Bethlehem City Council

Michael Schlossberg, Allentown City Council

Bob Tudor, Deputy Director of the Delaware River Basin Commission
Becky Bradley, Director of Planning and Codes, City of Easton
John Miller, P.E., Certified Floodplain Manager, Princeton Hydro, LLC

Ross Nunamaker, President, The Nunamaker Group

Jeff Pooley, assistant professor of Media & Communication, Muhlenberg College

Bill Schankel, Director, Member Marketing, Planning and Publications at Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers

James West, Professor of Economics at Moravian College

Edwin R. Baldrige III, CFP TM, President, Baldrige Asset Management.

Russ Wild, Russell Wild, MBA, NAPFA-certified Financial Advisor.

Tom Riddle, Principal, Valley National Financial Advisors.

Rich Fegley, owner Bethlehem Brewworks

Steve & Nicole Shelly, Gottschel Farm, Coopersburg

Leah Nichols, Director of Food Services, Rodale Inc.

Sherry Acevedo, Conservation Resource Specialist, Delaware Lehigh National Heritage Corridor

Scott Everett, Stewardship and Trail Manager Delaware Lehigh National Heritage Corridor

Dennis Scholl, Outreach Coordinator Delaware Lehigh National Heritage Corridor

Greg Perry, Executive Director, Allentown Art Museum
Sheila Evans, Executive Director, Allentown Symphony
Patrick Mulcahy, Producer/ Artistic Director, PA Shakespeare Festival
Laura Herzog Kaplus, The South Side Film Festival
Brian Pitcher, Baby Gift Clouds, Easton
Kim Schaffer, Clothesline Organics, Bethlehem & the LV Sustainable Business Network
Geoff Brace, PA Downtown Centers
Alicia & Rob Wozniak, Owners of Easton Yoga and Preservation Works
Katie Lynch, Downtown Bethlehem Manager, LV Chamber of Commerce
Mike Schlossberg, Lehigh Valley Borough Business Revitalization Manager
Dave Oleksa, Senior Career Management Consultant, Right Management
Lynda Hoover, Business and Industry Relations Representative, PA CareerLink Lehigh Valley
Paul Pierpoint, VP of Community Education, Northampton Community College
Eleanor Bobrow, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist
Tony Hanna, Director of Bethlehem’s Department of Community & Economic Development
Joyce Marin, Director of Allentown’s Department of Community & Economic Development
Becky Bradley, from Easton’s Planning & Economic Development Department
Vanessa Williams, President of Lehigh Valley Network of Young Professionals
Bruce Davis, Bethlehem Attorney
Robert Freeman, PA Representative D-Northampton
Rick Koze, President, Kay Builders, Inc.,
Tom Demshock, President of Fishburn Realty
Bernadette Holland, Vice President, The Holland Group, SmithBarney
Eileen Dunn, Branch Manager/Home Mortgage Consultant Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

Previous Pints & Policy Moderators:

Sally Handlon, President of Handlon Business Resources and host of WDIY’s Lehigh Valley Discourse

Rachel Hogan Carr, Director of Environmental Outreach for Nurture Nature Foundation

John D. Rossi III; Associate Professor of Accounting, Moravian College

Scott Cope, Chief Program Officer for Wildlands Conservancy

Bill Dautremont-Smith, Executive Director, WDIY 88.1 FM
Lanita Lum, Director of Member Relations, Greater LV Chamber of Commerce.
Alan Jennings, Executive Director of the Community Action Committee of the Lehigh Valley
Randall Forte, Executive Director Lehigh Valley Arts Council
Steve Bliss; Renew Lehigh Valley
Dr. Richard R. Cocozza, Chairman of the Business Department, DeSales University

Sponsored by the Dexter F. & Dorothy H Baker Foundation

On Sunday February 27th, The Allentown Brew Works presents… 

an afternoon “Under the Tuscan Sun.”

The Bridal Fair and Event Extravaganza 2011! This year with a fun Italian theme!

Over 60 of the Lehigh Valley’s premier bridal vendors to help you plan day of your dreams and the ultimate party event!

There will be plenty of giveaways and raffle prizes as we takeover 3 levels of the Allentown Brew Works to pack in all of the fun.

Specialty beer tastings and plenty of great things for the guys! Register to win a $500 gift certificate for a fabulous rehearsal dinner!

Tickets are: $5 presale or $8 day of the event.

Call: 610-433-7777 x 13