Sierra Nevada and Dogfish Head have collaborated on a new beer, Life and Limb Limb & Life that will debut locally at Jose Pistola’s during lunch today. Just don’t think about going back to work, the category defying dark beer weighs in at 10% ABV. 5%ABV, you can go back to work, just don’t expect to be productive!

Life & Limb [Official Site via Beer Lass]
Jose Pistola’s [Official Site]

The kickoff of the NFL season is upon us as the Steelers and Titans face off this evening. Oddly there isn’t a football special to be seen in Philadelphia Weekly or City Paper this week. But hey,that’s why there’s the Internet!

Here’s what we know that’s going on:

Tonight, Jose Pistola’s is kicking off the NFL season with Troegs Brewing Co. There will be a firkin of Nugget Nectar, Dead Reckoning Porter and even a keg of Mad Elf for the night.

Also on each Sunday during the NFL season Jose’s will be offering, $3 Sly Fox Pils and Pale Ale cans plus $3 Ithaca Apricot Wheat. They’re also introducing the “Surf & Turf Bloody Mary.” A be a gourmet hot dog, wing and breakfast taco menu will round out the offerings.

Misconduct Tavern is doing an NFL Club this season. Join the club for $30 and you are entitled to a special menu of apps, sandwiches and beer packages at a special price of $25. For instance you could get balsamic glazed ribs, Misconduct Chicken Cheesesteak and 4 pints of Kenzinger. You do more that two weeks and you’ll be ahead. Not a terrible way to build up some loyalty. And of course the menu will change so you won’t get bored.

Bridgid’s has a Longtrail Brewmaster Promo tonight. They’ve got Imperial Porter, Belgian White, Coffee Stout and Double IPAs for just $4.

Update: The Piazza at Schmidt’s is throwing a big party for the Eagles/Carolina game. It starts at 11am when Vino kicks off its $15 sandwich and drink deal. The game will be televised on the big screen in the Piazza and you can even rent a cabana for you and up to 10 friends. After the game ends, ?uestlove will be DJ-ing the last of the season’s Sundae parties.

Jose Pistola’s is hosting a bunch of events this month to make sure your summer doldrums arent’ dull.

Tonight it’s meet the brewer with Ommegang’s Brian Enrici being in attendance from 6 to 10pm. Ommegang Rouge will highlight the Cooperstown New York lineup.

Tuesday, July 14th brings in New Holland Beerfor a beer and cheese night. Starting at 5pm there’ll be flights of New Holland’s best beers paired with cheese till the beer is gone.

Friday, July 17th has a Bell’s Barbecue on the agenda. Bell’s beer on tap including a firkin of Two-Hearted Ale and plenty of chicken, ribs and pork.

Tuesday, July 21st and it isn’t a beer night but rather a Doc’s Cider night. Doc’s pear, apple, raspberry and maybe sour cherry ciders will all be available starting at 5pm.

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Jose Pistola’s [Official Site]

A couple of worthwhile events at Jose Pistola’s this week. Wednesday brings a lunch with Six Point Brewing Co. The brewers will be there and so will their beer, including a firkin of their hoppy Bengali Tiger IPA.

Thursday, a representative from Chimay will be in the house. There with some merchandise giveaways but more importantly, there will be all three Chimay beers available plus their cheese from 5 to 9pm.

Jose Pistola’s [Official Site]

“That’s why I’m turning Japanese.” And this week there’s plenty of help. Tonight, Japan’s Hitachino Nest will be featured at Jose Pistola’s. There will be some rarely seen Hitachino beers on draft as well as brewer, Mikio Kiuchi. [Meal Ticket]

Thursday night, Morimoto is hosting a Beer dinner with a specially designed 5-course dinner with pairings from Rogue Ales, including several from the Morimoto Signature Series. Dinner is $75 per person.

Check out the full menu after the jump and maybe you’ll be turning Japanese too.

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Mexican or not, a beer bar like Jose Pistola’s is certainly not going to miss out on Oktoberfest.

On Tuesday, September 23rd Jose Pistola’s will be hosting a blind taste test of 10 Oktoberfest beers plus a Bavarian buffet. The winning beer will stay on tap for all of October.

Tickets are $50 and include 10 drafts, the buffet and even tax and gratuity.

Jose Pistola’s [Official Site]

Joe Sixpack concerns himself today with finding some beer bargains with his “Recession Numbing Survival Guide.”

Among the suggestions:

• Good beer is still a lot cheaper than good wine.
• Alcohol by volume is more than just the buzz, it’s usually also the complexity of flavor.
• Homebrewing can save yourself some money.
• Buying by the bottle or sixpack is indeed cheaper in Jersey.
• Hit up Center City Sips and find a good beer. Jose Pistola’s offers $2 Blanche de Bruxelles and Marathon Grill gets down with $2 Allagash White.

Recession-proof your beer habit [Philadelphia Daily News]

July looks to be a busy and delicious month at Jose Pistola’s.

• Tonight Anchor Brewing and beer rep/former Phillies announcer Andy Musser hosts happy hour 5 to 8 pm.
• Thursday, July 10th Jose’s hosts a New England Lobster Dinner featuring Allagash Ales from Portland, Maine. The dinner begins at 7pm, $65 per person.
• Wednesday, July 16th Blue Point Brewing from Long Island will be in the house with fresh Blue Point Oysters shucked at the bar for free. 8pm.
• Tuesday July 22nd is the beginning of Hall of Fame Week with an Ommegang BBQ. Tons of food and all the wonderful Ommegang ales you can drink. $45.

Jose Pistola’s [Official Site]

Tonight there are a couple of special events for vegetarians. Horizons is hosting Pierre Robert and his Pierreno Grigio wine. Chef/Owner Rich Landau is creating a special dish for Pierre. The Pan Roasted Tofu Pierre will feature sauteed morels and fava beans in white wine, fennel leek ravioli and a potato ramp broth for $19. The rest of the a la carte menu will also be available.

And as we mentioned before, Jose Pistola’s will be hosting a vegetarian beer dinner with guest chef Eric Anderson of Essene and beers supplied by Iron Hill.

Jose Pistola’s menu after the jump.

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This Sunday brunch begins at Jose Pistola’s. And with two courses plus bottomless margaritas or Bloody Marys for $25 you can say goodbye to productive Sundays.

Full menu after the jump.

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