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Philly 2 SoCal @philly2socal.bsky.social · 12h

Apricot, fig, and brown sugar aromas. Stone fruit, sticky buns and some soft clove flavors. It is medium bodied, with prickly carbonation, and some sticky malt sweetness lingering. It’s a really nice after dinner indulgence. Cheers! #bskybeer

Brasserie Dubuisson- Scaldis Caractere- Imperial Belgian Ale. 12% ABV.

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Philly 2 SoCal @philly2socal.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Pretty standard annual offering from my local big box. Southern Tier Brewing (Lakewood, NY), Pumking-imperial pumpkin ale (8.6%). Aromas of clove and caramel apple. Caramel apple comes thru in the flavor with cherries on the backend. Body is medium, no significant bitterness. Yum! Cheers! #bskybeer

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Philly 2 SoCal @philly2socal.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Hop Trail, WC Pils (5%) from Belching Beaver, Oceanside, CA. Pungent dank hop aroma-almost tropical with a hint of pine. Citrus and pine are prominent hops flavors against a light bread background. Firm bitterness. Delicious! Cheers! #bskybeer

BLAZE YOUR OWN PATH with HOP TRAIL, our crisp and crushable West Coast Pilsner brewed for sun-soaked days and hoppy adventures. This refreshing brew combines the clean, classic snap of a pilsner with a bold, hop-forward punch of cirus, pine, and floral aromas. So crack one open, follow your nose, and hit the Hop Trail.

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Philly 2 SoCal @philly2socal.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Just tapped my open-fermented #homebrew saison (7.6%). Base beer has a funky, peppery aroma. Pepper carries thru with lemon flavor. It’s dry with firm bitterness. I thought the lemon might pair well with blueberry extract (pictured). Meh. It’s decent but the base is really nice. Cheers! #bskybeer

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Philly 2 SoCal @philly2socal.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Brewery Ommegang Belgian style blonde, Gnommegang, 9.5%. Made w/ Chouffe yeast. Apricot and pepper nose with the pepper carrying through as a major flavor component. Sweet malt and stone fruit contribute. Bitterness is present, balancing the malt. Drinks too easy. Loving the label art! #bskybeer

GNOMMEGANG
BELGIAN-STYLE BLONDE ALE
The mischievous gnomes of Belgian farmstead Brasserie d’Achouffe are at it once again. They dropped by Brewery d’Achouffe and left behind a present of Chouffe yeast for our brewing team, here in Cooperstown NY. Combining their yeast in the primary fermentation, along with our recipe, our brewing techniques, and our yeast in the can conditioning - yields a unique, flavorful and aromatic dose of magic.
IF YOU KNOW, YOU KNOW

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Philly 2 SoCal @philly2socal.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Science of Sour Ale Brewing: oak aged pale grand cru (6%). Fruity acetic nose. Oaky and berry with a tangy, slight candy-like finish. Cheers! #bskybeer

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Philly 2 SoCal @philly2socal.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Drake’s Brewing: Bold Rush golden ale, 4.8%. Corn and honey aroma followed by bread and corn flavors, a lingering fruity sweetness, and low bitterness. Label says crisp and crushable, but I’m not getting that. It is flavorful! Might be a good intro beer for non-craft drinkers. Cheers! #bskybeer

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Philly 2 SoCal @philly2socal.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Costco blue-light special 🚨. Ballast Point Brewing: Padres Super Lager. 5.6% ABV. Hay and noble hop aroma. Cracker, a little spice, and moderate bitterness. Slight grassy finish. It’s a hot one today and this one hits nice. Cheers! #bskybeer

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Philly 2 SoCal @philly2socal.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Lost Coast Pilz. 5% ABV. Sweet malt aroma with light earthy hops. Slightly sweet malt, crackery, and a little spice. Bitterness is restrained and finishes clean. Cheers! #bskybeer

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Philly 2 SoCal @philly2socal.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Noble hop aroma. Crackery malt with some hay, hop spice, and moderate bitterness. Tasty 4.8% German pils. Cheers! #bskybeer

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Philly 2 SoCal @philly2socal.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

One of my favorite local breweries. Hay aroma. Crackery malt. Low bitterness. Just a touch of sweetness on the backend. I like this one quite a bit! Cheers! #bskybeer

Eppig Brewing, San Diego, CA
Helles style lager

Munich Style Helles
Expertly brewed with just a few humble ingredients humble ingredients [Tettnang hops & German pilsner malt], our Helles is malt-forward yet balanced with a soft, dry finish that's incredibly refreshing.
4.8% ABV. 15 IBU
Prost!

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Philly 2 SoCal @philly2socal.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

White Labs rd 2. Traditional Hefe (right) and a Pale Ale made with new suava ale yeast, which is supposed to accentuate dry hops. Wife gave a thumbs up on the Hefe. Beautiful hop aroma on mine but cheesy galaxy hop flavor w something else odd on the backend. Not awful, just not my gig. #bskybeer

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Philly 2 SoCal @philly2socal.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

At White Labs to pick up yeast for my next brew. Wife is having a hefe (left) made with kolsch yeast. She says it’s fruity but thin. I’m having a Vienna lager made with Mexican lager yeast. Mine’s got caramel notes with a little lingering sweetness. Cheers! #bskybeer

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Philly 2 SoCal @philly2socal.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Hay and earthy hop aroma. Crisp, crackery, slightly bitter with a little spicy hop at the end. Nicely brewed, easily enjoyed. Bonus, it’s a beer with a cause (see 3rd photo ALT). ✌🏻✌🏼✌🏽✌🏾✌🏿 Cheers! #bskybeer

8 Trill Pils
5% ABV Pilsner by Crowne & Hops Brewing Company out of Vista California

A PRODUCT PROMOTING SOCIAL & RACIAL EQUITY
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation's THE BUSINESS CASE FOR RACIAL EQUITY' suggests that by 2050, the U.S. stands to realize an $8 TRILLION gain in GDP by closing the racial equity gap, Advancing racial equity is a strategy for economic growth, not just a matter of social justice.
8 TRILL PILS: A beer that celebrates the potential of global economic growth by positively influencing 5 major pillars specifically for people of color: Healthcare, Housing, Education, Criminal Justice, Employment / Entrepreneurship.
Eradicating systemic racism is our collective goal. Our mission has always been about accomplishing racial equity in craft beer and in the surrounding businesses that support the industry.
A portion of proceeds from this beer will be donated to organizations focused on driving sustainable change in order to create immediate actionable solutions towards accomplishing racial equity around the globe.

Together, WE GOT THIS

LEARN MORE: WWW.8TRILLION.OFG

PRESERVE CULTURE.
EXPAND PALATES.
BUILD COMMUNITY.

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Sheil Kapadia @sheilkapadia.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

If you have Eagles preseason tickets that you are not using, email marketing@independencebigs.org. They will put them to good use and find a Philly kid/Big Brother or Big Sister who want to attend. Same goes for any tickets to any Philadelphia sporting event!

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Philly 2 SoCal @philly2socal.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

I go alcohol free several days of the week. I drink a fair bit of Athletic and it’s decent enough, but they don’t do Belgian styles. Tried Chouffe NA and thought it was lacking flavor. Found this and it’s quite nice. The aroma is a bit funky but otherwise reasonable for NA. #bskybeer

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Philly 2 SoCal @philly2socal.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Blue Light Special alert! 🚨 Costco 12-pack of Kirkland/Deschutes Helles for something like $13. Light hay aroma with bready malt flavor. Light, crisp, low bitterness, crushable. The label cracks me up, like it’s some 70s off-brand malt liquor. Cheers! #bskybeer

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Philly 2 SoCal @philly2socal.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

I’ve not been thrilled with other versions of these fruity-hopped pilsners. This isn’t them. Light fruity hop aroma. Crisp pilsner malt with balanced bitterness. The mosaic hops aren’t overpowering, just right. Really refreshing. Highly recommend! Cheers! #bskybeer

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Philly 2 SoCal @philly2socal.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

First time seeing this in the big box store. Potent ripe peach and more subtle peppercorn aromas. Med-light body. Light fruity malt w/ phenols on the backend. Balanced bitterness. Devilishly easy to down (see what I did there-I’m so clever). Cheers! #bskybeer

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Philly 2 SoCal @philly2socal.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Happy hour at Fort Point Brewing for a Kolsch (left) and Italian Pilsner. Then to a Cambodian restaurant for dinner and we were lucky enough to get a local Pils (Temescal Brewing, Oakland). Cheers! #bskybeer

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Philly 2 SoCal @philly2socal.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Afternoon at Ghirardelli Square. Had to stop at San Francisco Brewing Co. Had a saison to start, but pictured in the foreground is my grodziskie and wife’s blood orange wheat behind. Cheers! #bskybeer

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Philly 2 SoCal @philly2socal.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Stopped back at Humble Sea for after dinner decadence: 15% BA barley wine. Cute little 5oz pours keeps me from going overboard. Made sure to get the beer menu for y’all. Cheers! #bskybeer

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Philly 2 SoCal @philly2socal.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Quick family trip north to SF. Stopped at Pier 39 for some Humble Sea Brewing Company beers. German Pils on left and Blonde Ale. Beautiful weather, views, and company. Beers were very nice also. Cheers! #bskybeer

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Philly 2 SoCal @philly2socal.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Awesome day paddle boarding on Mission Bay. Now on to the good stuff…Acetic acid on the nose. Tart cherries are up front, mid-palate and back of the tongue (so pretty much throughout). Tartness pleasantly lingers. Cheers! #bskybeer

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Philly 2 SoCal @philly2socal.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Thin head dissipates quickly. Overripe stone fruit aroma. Medium bodied with surprising sharpness that balances the sweet malt. Goes down too easy for 12%. Sorry for the glassware confusion. Cheers! #bskybeer

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Philly 2 SoCal @philly2socal.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Nutty aroma. Crisp, slightly bitter. Brown malt (at least what I think is Brown malt) dominant with roast and nutty flavors. Maybe I’m just not a fan of that brown malt character. It’s flavorful but not for me. Having just read ‘The Mountain In The Sea’, I dig the label art! #bskybeer #notstone

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Philly 2 SoCal @philly2socal.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Peek-a-boo! Can’t remember when I got this (can’t be that long ago). Its wonderful. Boozy fruitcake and sweet cherry aromas lead to rich sweet malt with gooey caramel and toffee flavors. It’s medium bodied and finishes sweet. The booze is there but in a pleasant way. Cheers! #bskybeer #notstone

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Philly 2 SoCal @philly2socal.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Changed gears as the sun dips. Lemon, pineapple and funk on the nose. Bright, effervescent, citrus and barnyard. Not quite bone dry but not far off either. The Brett is a nice touch. Curious what the American hops are. Cin cin!, I suppose? Whatever. Cheers! #bskybeer

The Lost Abbey Brewing Co
Carnevale
Bretted Saison
8%ABV

SAISON ALE WITH BRETTANOMYCES
For centuries Venetians lightened the dark of winter with an elaborate upending of social order. In donning a disguise for Carnevale, for one night a pauper could become a prince, a learned man a fool, a proper lady a passionate lover... and no one would be wiser.
This beer is our tribute to that grand celebration of the unexpected. A saison-style blonde ale with American hops and... well, that's all you really need to know. Now put on your mask, raise your glass, and toast to the magic of a winter's
night mystery.
Lo Camnevale!
GENTLY POUR INTO & TULIP GLASS
Brewed & bottled by The Lost Alley, Vista, CA

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Philly 2 SoCal @philly2socal.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Happy 4th, I guess. Beautiful day by the pool with family. Enjoining my recently tapped #homebrew French Pilsner made with Barbe Rouge hops. I really hate cold side fining and it shows. *sigh* Creamy head, earthy hop aroma, and biscuity malt. Could be crisper. Next time. Cheers! #Bskybeer

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Philly 2 SoCal @philly2socal.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Afternoon trip to Harland Brewing. I had a Kolsch with mosaic hops. It was more like a dry-hopped pilsner but still tasty. Wifey had Strawberry Sticks fruited sour. Did not try it but she said it has solid strawberry flavor. Cheers! #bskybeer

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Philly 2 SoCal @philly2socal.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Celebrating Father’s Day a week late at The Lost Abbey in Cardiff (“The Confessional“). Farmhouse lager upfront with Bingo Lady blonde ale to the right (both 5%). Moved to Lost & Found 8% Dubbel after. Gotta decide what bottles to take home. Decisions, decisions, decisions! Cheers! #bskybeer

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Philly 2 SoCal @philly2socal.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Happy Friday #bskybeer! Wayfinder just killing it! This is a beautiful 4.8% Rice Lager. A little honey aroma to start. Light, crisp malt with subtle sweetness and maybe some nectarine tucked back in there. Low bitterness but clean and dry. Cheers!

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Philly 2 SoCal @philly2socal.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Mane Attraction. A 5% ABV hoppy saison. Orange peel and lemon zest with some saison funk on the nose. It dances on the tongue. Light bread, hay, and lemon pepper flavors. A nice offering from Beach Cat and Aslan Brewing. Cheers! #bskybeer

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Philly 2 SoCal @philly2socal.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Last of the BOTM brews for the year (4/4). Chocolate and roast aromas don’t fool. Both are in the flavor front, some caramel mixed in, and the roast drying things out on the backend also. Medium body, 6%ABV. This is probably the best of the four offerings received in this batch. Cheers! #bskybeer

Caldera Brewing. Ashland Oregon.
Pilot Rock Porter. Robust Porter, 6% ABV.

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Philly 2 SoCal @philly2socal.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Went to dinner and after dinner drinks. Dinner was Mediterranean and had this sweet, skunky Armenian lager. Then to Belching Beaver for their thick and sweet Mexican Chocolate Milk Stout. Wife had a very blueberry wheat beer (Death by Blueberry). Happy Saturday #bskybeer

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Philly 2 SoCal @philly2socal.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Done #homebrewing for the day (Tripel) so it’s time to chill by the pool. A local offering from Thorn. Slight hay and noble hop aroma. Crackers with a touch of sweet. Crisp and clean and only 4.5%. Cheers! #bskybeer

Thorn Brewing Co. San Diego, CA.
Barrio Lager
4.5%ABV

THORN BREWING CO.
Born in the heart of San Diego, Thorn Brewing was built by locals, for locals.
Our roots run deep-into the art, grit, and Havor of the neighborhoods that raised us.
Every can is a tribute to the people, culture, and independent spirit of this city.
Whether it's a bold IPA or a crisp Barrio Lager, we're here to keep it real, keep it ager, we're here to keep it real, keep it fresh, and keep it flowing.

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Philly 2 SoCal @philly2socal.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Took the day off to hang by the pool. Battlesnakes! An award winning Boh Pils, so said the signage at the store. It gushed a bit on opening. Fragrant hops lead to a clean, crisp cracker malt backbone with some spicy hop finish. It’s pretty tasty! At 5.2%, Imma have another! Cheers! #bskybeer

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NBC News @nbcnews.com · 16/06/2026

As Scotland fans descend on Boston for the country's first World Cup appearance in over 25 years, their beer consumption may be contributing to dry taps in the city, according to local bar owners.

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martin8mostly.bsky.social @martin8mostly.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

"Football's coming home, it's....."

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Philly 2 SoCal @philly2socal.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Earthy hop and hay aromas. Crackery malt and some grassiness that lingers on the palate. It’s crisp but that lingering note detracts a little. Not my favorite from Wayfinder but still tasty and at 5.3%, it’s a reasonable poolside choice. Cheers! Santé ! #bskybeer

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Philly 2 SoCal @philly2socal.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Grabbed a 4-pack to go to enjoy while watching Scotland v Haiti at home. Banana and spice aromas. Fruit ambrosia with some spice on a warm malt backbone. Finishes semi-dry. A dangerously deceptive 10%ABV Belgian beauty. Scotland and Alesmith FTW! Cheers! #bskybeer

HORNY DEVIL IS OUR INTERPRETATION OF A BELGIAN-STYLE GOLDEN ALE. BREWED WITH AUTHENTIC BELGIAN INGREDIENTS INCLUDING CANDI SUGAR AND A TRAPPIST YEAST STRAIN, ITS FRUITY AND SPICY AROMAS INCLUDE NOTES OF ORANGE, BANAMA, AND
PEPPERCORNS.
CORIANDER SEEDS ADD REFRESHING CITRUS NOTES WHICH MELD SEAMLESSLY WITH THE BEER'S DELICATE MALT. HORNY DEVIL FINISHES WITH A LIVELY CARBONATION AND A REFRESHINGLY DRY FINISH

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Philly 2 SoCal @philly2socal.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Enjoying the beautiful day, watching World Cup and celebrating the wife’s bday. At Alesmith Miramar sipping a somewhat slow pour Anvil Pilsner (4.9%). Wife is having Clasico Mexican Lager. Cheers! #bskybeer

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Philly 2 SoCal @philly2socal.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Stopped in to White Labs to pick up yeast for my next brew and also grabbed a crowler of WLP830 Vienna Lager. As you can see, no head ☹️. Aroma is caramel, flavor is muted caramel malts and finish is kinda meh. I’m blaming the packaging. They propagate great yeast though! Cheers! #bskybeer

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Philly 2 SoCal @philly2socal.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Yet another masterpiece from Wayfinder brewmasters. Hay aroma, crackers, grassy malts with some vinous character (assume hops but could just be the power of suggestion being an Italian Pilsner). It’s effervescent and dry with a little spicy/herbal finish (saaz hops?). 4.7% ABV. Cheers! #bskybeer

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Politico @politico.com · 11/06/2026

At the American Medical Association’s annual meeting, members of the group’s House of Delegates sent a clear message to their leaders: Call out RFK Jr. — even if it costs us in the pocketbook.

politico.com

America’s doctors just voted for war with RFK Jr.

The American Medical Association has sought a working relationship with the health secretary. Members saw moral compromise.

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Philly 2 SoCal @philly2socal.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Sign said this brew could only be found at Total Wine 🤷🏻‍♂️. Roast and toffee aromas make me think bigger beer, but it’s not heavy. Flavors of toffee/caramel fade to a light bready finish. Some lingering sweetness that’s going to go great with the Cardiff Crack (Tri-Tip) on the grill. Cheers! #bskybeer

Explorando. A 5.2% Mexican style dark lager from Bottle Logic out of Anaheim CA.

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