Passing the milestone of our 300th episode has been humbling, exciting, and loads of fun; and what better way to continue the party than with a keen look at two East Coast Craft Beer institutions - a visit to The Ginger Man, a classic NYC beer bar that opened its doors in 1996, and a chat with Ale Street News, a Craft Beer periodical (that's newsprint, folks - actual physical newsprint!) that has been in circulation since 1992. Enjoy!
Video #306: Hot Thoughts w Newburgh Brewing - Sweater Brewer Talk.
Sometimes an on-camera conversation goes to a deeper level than just reviewing the property we're visiting - and last summer at Newburgh, we got into some very cool issues - on a pretty hot day. Press play for some Deep Thoughts and Sweaty Brewers (and Happy Hour Guys.) Enjoy!
Video #303: NYC Beer Week 2015
Those of you in reach of NYC are in for it. And by "it" we mean a crazy amount of amazing stuff! NYC Beer Week 2015 runs from Friday, February 20, through Sunday, March 1. That's ten days of beery excitement in the greatest city in the world (and one of the fastest growing craft communities as well)! Check out this promotional video we contributed to the celebration:
Here are direct links to tickets for prime events:
• Opening Bash: Saturday February 21, 1-5pm.
• Brewers Choice: Tuesday February 24, 6-10pm.
• Closing Beer & Brass Brunch: Sunday March 1, Noon-4pm.
The festivities kick off on Friday, February 20, with Opening Tap, a plethora of special and rare beers tapped at participating venues across the city. And there will be events throughout the five boroughs over all ten days: special pourings, tap takeovers, beer brunches, food pairings, and much much more. Check out the website for additional events, and be sure to check in with your NYC local hangouts and favorite NYC breweries for what they will be offering. It'll be a great ten days. Celebrate NYC and craft beer!
Video #301: Looking back on 2014! (For FunZies.)
The whole Happy Hour Guy crew gets involved in our yearly tradition of looking back over our favorite stops of the previous year. And as we're on the threshold of our 300th episode (which will drop in 2015) this one, which is OUR SEVENTH (!!) is pretty special.
Press play for a look at where we've alighted in 2014, with special guest appearances by rock star brewers, the Amish, and Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper. Cheers, Happy New Year, and here's to a great 2015!
Video #300: Hudson Valley Happy - Newburgh Brewing.
The Team makes the very quick trip from NYC up the Hudson River to the heart of the Hudson Valley Craft Beer renaissance and the Newburgh Brewing Company. Things have changed in a big way for Craft Beer lovers in the Hudson Valley region in the past few years. And Newburgh makes their case for a position as leader of that pack, with a beer list that is varied nearly beyond belief (and more coming every month), a special beer that can only be found at the brewery and one other special location; and also the fact that in all that variety, they do not make one very VERY popular style of beer. Join Mark and Squigs as they spend an afternoon with Paul, Sam, and Chris. Enjoy!
THHG & Planet Princeton: A Pub Crawl to raise money for Homefront!
What Marley says...goes.
Jacob Marley said it best: "Business? Mankind was my business. The Common Welfare was my business. Charity, Mercy, Forbearance and Benevolence were ALL my business!"
So how can you do your part for Mankind this holiday season? By raising a glass with The Happy Hour Guys and Planet Princeton, of course!
This Tuesday, December 16th, The Happy Hour Guys are teaming up with Planet Princeton and the McCarter Theatre to offer a new holiday tradition - a holiday pub crawl through historic Princeton village led by History and Drinking (and History of Drinking) buff Jimmy Ludwig. Jimmy is presently acting in A Christmas Carol at McCarter for his 10th season (WOW), playing Nephew Fred, the Schoolmaster and the Undertaker. Members of the cast of A Christmas Carol will be tagging along as we make stops at:
The Yankee Doodle Tavern, The Alchemist & Barrister, Winberie's, and the Triumph Brewing Company.
Follow this link to the eventbrite invitation: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/planet-princeton-holiday-pub-crawl-to-benefit-homefront-tickets-14897216977
Throughout the evening there will be history and tidbits about each space (and other fascinating things) led by Jimmy, along with raffles, door prizes, and other fun to raise money for HomeFront, a charity that is working to end homelessness for New Jersey families. Come do your part to help this holiday season, and in the best way possible; by raising a glass with new friends. Hope to see you there!
CHEERS!
Video #299: Arts & Crafts Beer Parlor - Community.
Arts & Crafts Beer Parlor (26 W. 8th Street, Greenwich Village, NYC) is a special place for many reasons: The rotating beer list, the draft system, their commitment to the 'Arts & Crafts' movement - but at the end of the day, as with all bars, the Community they form is the core of why people become fans of this place and come back over and over again. Here's a sample of the community you might find when you step through the door. Cheers!