Victory’s bar was so crowded this afternoon that Richard Ruch couldn’t get in. Either that, or he’s noticed the No Reprobates Allowed! signs that Bill and Ron have been posting as the new year approaches.
I stopped in around 2:30 to get a growler fill (Idyll Ale) and, I thought, have a pint or two at the bar, not anticipating the “day after” crowd that had the place jumping. As it turned out, I was able to slip in amongst the horde with surprising ease, get the growler done and a grab a pint of Yakima Twilight (my first and impressed I was), then hang back by the wall and take some photos (part of reason for being there, for a print story).
A good, fast hit and the Idyll should go right well with the Tuna Steak and spicy rice combo I have planned for dinner.
And I expect I’ll see Richard as one of the first customers at the Craft Ale House Monday; I owe him a pint.
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Yo Jack, can ya give Richard a message…I met his buddy on Tuesday at TJ’s Everyday..forget his name but he drank a Samiclaus, and said he was meeting you at Flying Pig later [he did not have a beard, but was sportin' white hair and glasses..]
Thanks and Merry Christmas Jack!
Rebecca
PS–Hope to see ya at Union Jacks Glenside on Jan. 14 for Russian River special night!!
Rebecca, that was my good friend, George McAllister. He mentioned he had met you at TJ’s and enjoyed sharing a beer and some conversation. Jeff had quite a line-up of some fine beers during Christmas week.
Jack, I guess we were like the infamous ships passing in daylight. Before going to Victory, I was at TDR in Exton with some friends enjoying Stoudt’s Pilsner and Brooklyn’s Savior Faire (Bière de Garde) as well as SF Odessey that were on tap. Then, I moseyed on down to Victory. But, by six, the place was like a zoo….wall-to-wall humanity!! Before saying good-bye, I also grabbed a growler of Idyyl Ale and took the wife, son and new daughter-in-law to dinner at SuTao Cafe (a great vegan place) for a nice leisurely dinner.
Look forward to that pint on Monday at the Craft Ale House!
Best Beer Wishes – Richard