We knew the Beer Lass, aka Foobooz fill-in – Suzanne Woods, aka women’s beer club head honcho, aka Ginger, Johnny Goodtimes’ mystery solving cohort knew her beer but we’re still impressed she was able to name 27 of 33 beers correctly at the Memphis Taproom’s Mystery Beer Weekend.

But even though the mystery may be solved there are plenty of stellar Beer Weekend leftovers on tap now at the Memphis.

woo hoo! [Beer Lass]
Memphis Taproom [Official Site]

It’s the Memphis Taproom’s second Mystery Beer Weekend and here’s how it works.

The Memphis taps 33 different beers of 11 styles in 3 days. Your job, fill out the official ballot (PDF) and try and figure out what you’re drinking. If you get the most correct, you win a beer-filled prize package and of course immeasurable amounts of fame.

It’s even a lot of fun if you have no chance at winning because you can really learn a bit about the different styles as there are 11 to sample at any time.

Mystery Beer Weekend [Memphis Taproom]

Leigh Maida and Brendan Hartranft are working hard on opening Resurrection Ale House but that doesn’t mean things aren’t happening at their other two bars.

Tonight at Local 44 they’ve got 4 special firkins from SlyFox.  Stop by after 6pm and enjoy Robbie Burns Scottish Export and Phoenix Pale Ale pouring off the edge of the bar for just $3. The Palisades Pale Ale and Rt. 113 IPA will pour from the beer engines for just $4 a glass.

And tomorrow there will be Ommegang Adoration at Memphis Taproom. Share this strong Belgian-style ale brewed with spices with the folk of Ommegang from 5 to 7pm this Wednesday.

And don’t forget, the second Mystery Beer Weekend will be this Labor Day weekend (September 4th through 6th).

Mystery Beer Weekend [Memphis Taproom]

Four different Sly Fox beers pouring on tap at the Memphis Taproom tonight. And they’re just $4 a pour. [Beer Lass]

Happy Birthday Memphis Taproom! The Port Fishinghton bar turns one today and it’s going to be a big party! There will be complimentary snacks plus some very special beers.

It’s hard to believe that Memphis Taproom is already a year old but that’s what they’re telling us. And since Memphis seems to know how to throw a bash we aren’t surprised to see that their anniversary will feature some very special beers including Taras Boulba, Schlenkerla Fastenbier and Cantillon Vignerrone on draft.

The party starts at 5pm on Wednesday, April 22nd and complimentary food will be available.

And as always, get there the night before to enjoy “deeply discounted beer” after 7pm to make room for the anniversary party lineup.

Memphis Taproom [Official Site]

We’ve got so many Quick Bites today we’re breaking them in half. Here’s part 1. 

Stephen Starr will not be purchasing the Broad Street Diner. This makes us sad. [The Insider]

Shank’s & Evelyn’s is closing at the end of April. This also makes us sad. Their new location might be 15th Street in Center City. This makes us happy. [The Insider]

How many unique kegs did Memphis Taproom go through during its No Repeat Beer Week? 128! That’s a lot of different beer. 

The Washington Post’s Beer Madness has Troegs Hopback facing off against Ommegang Hennepin (Official Foobooz house beer of Summer ‘07) in the finals. Harrisburg’s finest is trailing  but it looks like votes are still being accepted. [Washington Post]

It certainly isn’t Morimoto at the ballpark but it’s worth noting that Campo’s is the new cheesesteak vendor on Ashburn Alley at Citizens Bank Park. [The Insider]

We had that Craig LaBan was nominated for a James Beard Award Monday but not  for what he was nominated. It was this story about John’s Roast Pork owner John Bucci Jr. that got him the nomination. [James Beard Foundation]

Tony Luke Jr. has a starring role in The Nail: The Story of Joey Nardone whic is premiering tomorrow as part of Cinefest ‘09. [Inqlings, Philadelphia Inquirer]

Memphis Taproom has had to go to great lengths for their Beer Week “No Repeats” promotion. But these casks from Fuller’s arrived via air, a rare and expensive shipping option for kegs of beer. Tonight they’ll be tapping Fuller’s London Pride, London Porter and ESB that just arrived from across the pond.

No Repeats Week [Memphis Taproom]

While we were doing our Around the Web links bonanza we pulled Veggicurious’  best fried pickles post aside because we’ve kind of become obsessed with fried pickles.

Veggicurious unabashedly declares the Memphis Taproom’s the finest in the city. We’re also fans of the cornmeal crusted discs at El Camino Real and the crunchy side served with the pulled pork at Pub & Kitchen.

Are we missing any standouts? Where do you find your favorite fried pickles?

Gourmet goes to the Philly well twice in their January issue. There’s a feature on Marc Vetri (currently not available online) and then there’s a cheesesteak article that goes beyond the cliches and manages to make us hungry. [Gourmet]

Memphis Taproom’s kielbasa is listed in January’s Food and Wine’s “50 Trends to Try.” [Food & Wine PDF]

PETA names Horizons one of the top eight vegetarian restaurants in America. [PETA]