Capone’s in Norristown has been named one of the best bars in the world by RateBeer. And with nights like tonight is it any wonder why?

25¢ wings from 4 to 6pm and mussels for $4.95 a bowl from 5 to 10pm.

And then look at this draft list:

• Troegs Nugget Nectar
• Bells Hop Slam
• Russian River Pliny the Elder
• Bear Republic Apex
• Founders Imperial Stout
• Oskar Blues Ten FIDY
• Philly Brewing Philabuster Wheatwine
• East End Smoke Stack Porter
• East End Cherry Stout
• Great Lakes Blackout Stout
• Rogue J.L.S. Imperial Porter
• Fantôme Spéciale De Noel
• Gouden Carolus Carolus D’Or – Cuvée Van De Keizer
• Terrapin Rye Pale Ale
• Rerrapin India Brown Ale
• Voodoo Pilzilla

Beer Connoisseur Night February 19th [Capone's Draft List]

Good or bad, we’ve really tried to ignore all these Top Whatever Lists but we admit to being intrigued over Rate Beer’s Top 50 Beer Bars list.

Philadelphia is represented by Norristown’s Capone’s at number 9 and Monk’s Cafe at 16.

Embarassingly, we’ve been to several of the Belgian listings and still haven’t made it to Capone’s.

Best Beer Bars 2009 [RateBeer] via Joe Sixpack
Capone’s [MySpace]
Monk’s Cafe [Official Site]

… On such a winter’s day.

We immediately thought of  the Mamas and the Papas” California Dreaming” when we heard that Capone’s was pouring 15 different California beers today. I Am Beer Wise thought Soundgarden. but no matter what your internal soundtrack, consider the sojourn to Norristown to drink beers from Stone, Russian River, Green Flash, Left Coast and more.

Thursday is Beer Night CA Style [I Am Beer Wise]

Phoodie.info takes an early look at Stephen Starr’s Butcher & Singer and doesn’t come away all that impressed. [Phoodie.info]

Living on the Vedge recommends the Ace of Spades, tempeh on rye with “caramelized onions, sprouts, and all” at Lucky 13 Pub. [Living on the Vedge]

Taylor had never been to Capogiro until last Friday, because she feared getting hooked. She was back on Sunday. [Mac & Cheese]

I am Beer Wise like most of us has a favorite bar, his is Capone’s in Norristown. [I am Beer Wise]

Wilmington’s Independence Mall has a new Malaysian restaurant, Rasa Sayang and Mac & Cheese checks it out. [Mac & Cheese]

Wednesday at Capone’s in Norristown is going to be Victory Day. in celebration of the Victory Brewing Company’s recent medals at the Great American Beer Festival their turning all the taps over to Victory.

Expect 12 different Victory beers on tap.

Victory @ Capone’s [Beer Radar]

Local beer writer Lew Bryson gets a birthday gift of a bar crawl. He checks out four new beer bars in the area, Capone’s in Norristown, Brother Paul’s in Eagleville, TJ’s Everyday in Paoli and finally Flying Pig in Malvern.

Four New Places [Seen Through a Glass]
Brother Paul’s [Official Site]
TJ’s Everyday [Official Site]