World Cafe 20th Anniversary

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Beer Week

Broadcaster Brown Ale

“I never would have guessed that World Cafe® would have its own commemorative beer when we started the program 20 years ago,” said World Cafe® host David Dye. “We’re excited to have a great local brewer like Philadelphia Brewing Co. on board to celebrate this anniversary. I can’t wait for fans to taste our own World Cafe® beer!”

This Week! Join David Dye for World Cafe® Broadcaster Brown Ale Beer Week
October 3-6! David is serving up Broadcaster Brown Ale, playing a special music mix, and awarding prizes at these locations.

Thursday, October 6, 5 – 7 p.m.

McMenamin's Tavern
7170 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19119

Thursday, October 6, 8 – 10 p.m.

Derek's Restaurant

4411 Main Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127

Ask for Broadcaster Brown Ale at the these select area locations.

About
The Broadcaster Brown Ale is a medium-bodied, deep red-brown hued ale brewed by Philadelphia Brewing Co., with American hops and oats along aromatic German dark malts.
  • Alcohol Content: 5.0 abv
  • IBU's: 28
  • Color: Deep Ruby-Brown
  • Hops: Bravo, Centenial, Cascade
  • Dry Hops: Amarillo, Cascade
  • Malts: Two-row Pilsner, Dark Munich, CaraMunich, Carafa, Oats
Video footage of the Broadcaster Brown Ale brewing process is available here.

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