If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, Tröegs Brewery in Harrisburg PA is teaming up with the local historical society to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the repeal of Prohibition.
For those who aren’t aware of it, the US had as vibrant and thriving a brewing industry as any country before Prohibition killed off all but a handful of brewers who managed to muddle their way through making soft drinks and near beer. Prohibition’s legacy remains in a series of convoluted laws intended to stop the practice of running “tied houses,” or brewery-operated or franchised bars, and in …read more

In had a few beers the other night, but the one I remember enjoying most is the Nugget Nectar from Tröegs. It’s a very tasty beer, with a very slight sweetness – almost as though there’s a tiny hint of honey in it. Now, I’m not much for overly sweet beers, this was a very tasty beer. The folks at Tröegs label it an Imperial Amber Ale, other sites simply refer to it as an IPA, but it’s definitely not your standard IPA.
The beers from Tröegs are consistently good, so we’ll be planning a trip to the Harrisburg PA area …read more