Since
opening its doors in 1955, Pinocchio’s
has been a staple in the borough of Media. Their fantastic
selection on the menu makes it a must stop. What you might not know, this is also the place to be for the avid beer connoisseur or someone
just looking to try something new. Having so much success selling
mix-and-match six packs, Pinocchio’s manager, Tim Volikas, had the brilliant
idea to create the first beer garden and bottle shop in the Delaware County
area. With this decision, it sparked a new draw for Pinocchio’s and created a
wonderful new Delco destination. Since Pinocchio’s Beer Garden celebrated its
six year anniversary this past December, they have become a hot spot with their friendly atmosphere and highly knowledgeable staff.
With
1000 different beers to try it may be difficult to decide exactly where to
start, so let Pinocchio’s beer guru or “Brew”ru, Alex Morris, list five must
try beers at Pinocchio’s along with some tasty menu items to pair them with.
This uncivilized and aggressive West Coast
style IPA truly packs a punch and it is easily understood why this is one of
their top seller’s at the garden. From the first pour, an aroma of hops
overtakes you, while your first sip packs wicked hop flavors with just a note
of pine and citrus. If you are a fan of IPA’s than this is what you have been
looking for and let this big bitter IPA crush your pallet. With such a bold
flavor, it may be hard to pair anything to go along with this beer, but Morris
recommends Pinocchio’s Upside Down Pizza. With the complexity and boldness of
the sharp cheddar, fight big with big enjoying this pair.
This new take on a Belgian-style witbeir
is brewed with their special blend of spices and is incredibly refreshing and
full of flavor. Let this smooth brew allow you to taste the blend of spices and
cloves, with hints of fruit to refresh the pallet. This easy drinking “American
Classic” is the perfect fit for someone who is new to IPA’s, and would like to
sample what Morris considers to be the “Best American Belgium White”. Since this
beer is smooth and has an array of spices and flavors, it is suggested to pair
this with a simpler taste like Pinocchio’s classic plain pizza.
Artisanal meets mechanical in a state of
IPA they call Perpetual. Cycling through their HopBack vessel and dry-hopping
method, this bold American Double/ Imperial IPA emerges rife with sticky citrus
rind, pine balm and tropical fruit. With its consistent flavor, this is a beer
you can drink almost anywhere and be satisfied. Also Morris considers
Perpetual IPA to be the best local IPA. Since this
is another smooth beer with a variety of flavors, something simple is in order
to eat with this craft. So for you vegetarian pizza lovers out there, mushroom
is the way to go.
Becoming the newest of the IPA’s available
at Pinocchio’s, Sculpin’s unique flavor and the tart freshness of grapefruit perfectly complements their IPA’s citrusy hop character. Though grapefruit is a
winter fruit, this easy-drinking ale tastes like summer. This ale started
the fruit trend for IPA brewing, and with so much popularity Ballast Point
recently sold for $1 billion. It is a must try to see what
all the fuss is about. Being such a versatile beer, Morris recommends to sample
it with a dessert. So for all you sweet tooth’s out there, why not enjoy Pinocchio’s “Brownie
Delight” alongside this incredible ale.
For a cider to make the list alongside
such great beers, you know there must be something special about it. This cider
sets the standard with a bright, fruit forward flavor profile. With no added sugars or flavors, just
carefully selected apple varieties that are grown, pressed and fermented in
Pennsylvania, it is the true standard for ciders surpassing all the
competition. This super-clean cider is an easy transition for even the most
stubborn beer drinker. Since this is such a lite and effervescent drink, Morris
actually does not recommend any food to be paired with it, but rather be used
as a pallet cleanser in between sampling the wide-variety of ales available.
Come to Pinocchio’s and fall in love with these five
recommended brews, and let Alex Morris guide you through the array of different beers
available. He could even introduce you to your new favorite. You can also enjoy
half priced drafts at happy hour Monday through Thursday from 4-6pm. And if the
beers are too good to leave, Pinocchio’s offers growlers and canned growlers, “Crowlers”,
to take home with you. With such a fun enjoyable atmosphere and crowd, feel
like “Norm” as you walk in and let everybody know your name.
Please
Drink Responsibly
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