Captain Lawrence Brewing Enters Philadelphia Market w/Muller -Citywide Toast To Philly 10/23

Head brewer and owner Scott Vaccaro, a proud graduate of the highly-respected Fermentation Science program at the University of California at Davis, will be tapping several styles in the coming months, beginning in October with the release of Captain’s Reserve Imperial IPA, an intensely hopped double IPA bursting with citrus and pine flavors, clocking in at 9% ABV.  Then, in November, the launch will continue with the release of Smoked Porter, a complex porter with aromas of smoked wood, licorice and dark fruit, followed by the December release of Captain Lawrence IPA, a robust and flavorful beer that has been dry-hopped with Centennial, Citra and Bravo hops.  More styles, including rare and exclusive barrel-aged bottles, will enter the market in early 2015. 

“We are extremely excited to begin pouring in one of the most craft beer savvy and enthusiastic markets in the United States,”  says Vaccaro.  “We cannot wait to visit the city, grab a pint with our fans and just sit down and talk beer with anyone who will listen.  This is really a monumental day for the whole Captain Lawrence team.”

“This is a big day for everyone involved, especially considering that these extraordinary beers have only been available in New York, Connecticut and parts of New Jersey before today,”  says Muller Vice President of Sales John Houck.  “We look forward to a long and successful relationship with Scott and everyone at Captain Lawrence.”

UPDATE 23 Oct 2014:

PHILADELPHIA, PA – Today, local bars and restaurants will welcome Captain Lawrence Brewing Company into the Philadelphia market with Reserve Toast to Philly, a citywide and suburban toast scheduled for 6 p.m.  Participants will raise a pint of Captain Lawrence’s critically-acclaimed Captain’s Reserve Imperial IPA in celebration of the beer’s arrival in the Greater Philadelphia Area.  Please use the hashtag #ReserveParking on Twitter/Instagram when toasting, and search #ReserveParking to see where you can find Captain Lawrence.

Participating bars, restaurants and bottle shops in Philadelphia include:  Grey Lodge, Hop Angel Brauhaus, Side Car, Grace Tavern, City Tap House University City, Local 44, Khyber Pass Pub, Prohibition Taproom, Fountain Porter, South Philly Taproom,Strangelove’s, Bru Craft & Wurst, Jose Pistola’s, Good Dog Bar, Monk’s Café, Barcade, The Industry, London Grill, Kennett Restaurantand Kite & Key.

Participating bars, restaurants and bottle shops in Berks County include:  Barley Mow, Paradise By The Slice, Liberty Taproom,Canal Street, Island Pizza, Mari’s Six Pac & Mor, Simmeria Café, and Union Jack’s Inn.

Participating bars, restaurants and bottle shops in Bucks County include:  The Beer Store, Blue Dog Family Tavern, Isaac Newton’s and Maxwell’s On Main.

Participating bars, restaurants and bottle shops in Delaware County include:  320 Market Café, Pinocchio’s and Teresa’s Cafe.

Participating bars, restaurants and bottle shops in Chester County include:  Ram’s Head Bar & Grill, Sidebar Restaurant, Station Taproom and TJ’s Restaurant & Drinkery.

Participating bars, restaurants and bottle shops in Montgomery County include:  Baggataway Tavern, Blue Dog, Flanigan’s Boathouse, Capone’s and Iron Abbey.

Head brewer and owner Scott Vaccaro, a proud graduate of the highly-respected Fermentation Science program at the University of California at Davis, will be tapping several styles of his award-winning beers in the coming months, beginning in October with the release of Captain’s Reserve Imperial IPA, an intensely hopped double IPA bursting with citrus and pine flavors, clocking in at 9% ABV.  Then, in November, the launch will continue with the release of Smoked Porter, a complex porter with aromas of smoked wood, licorice and dark fruit, followed by the December release of Captain Lawrence IPA, a robust and flavorful beer that has been dry-hopped with Centennial, Citra and Bravo hops.  More styles, including rare and exclusive barrel-aged bottles, will enter the market in early 2015.

WHO:        Captain Lawrence Brewing Company

WHAT:      Reserve Toast to Philly

WHEN:     Thursday, October 23, 6 p.m.