Coming from a Mile High City, I had a few beers in Philly and was disappointed not feeling the typical buzz. I couldn’t believe that elevation really did make a difference. But, I did happen to make my way to a very impressive brewery, Allentown Brew Works, with beers exceeding the alcohol content, and I got my buzz on!
Allentown Brew Work has a few classic “flagship beers” in which, of course I had to sample while I was there. Being a Hop Head, I fell head-over-heels with Hop’solutely Tripple IPA. At 11.5 ABV (rock on!) it had fantastic citrus aromas with a good malty finish, and of course packed full of hops. Another great hoppy brew was Hop Explosion. At 7 ABV the Hop Explosion was well balanced with hops, malt and a bit of grapefruit. And they call it “explosion” for a reason, it’ll kick you in the pants! Of course, any Hop Heads love a good kick in the pants!

If only I could get some of these beers in the Rockies!
Allentown Brew Works
812 W. Hamilton St.
Allentown, PA 18101
(610) 433-7777
Allentown, PA 18101
(610) 433-7777