Home Brewed Events

Are You Afraid of the Dark? Ghost Stories & Brews at Love City
2018-10-30 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | Love City Brewing, 1023 Hamilton Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19123, US
Are You Afraid of the Dark?
Join The Midnight Society at Love City Brewing for a special, haunted evening. Listen to local ghost stories told in the brewery while sipping on four seasonal favorites. Nothing goes better with some ghastly tales than s’mores. Bring your flashlight and your favorite haunted story, it’s about to get spooky.
Each person receives:
Local ghostly tales from a pro storyteller
Four beer samples from Love City
S’mores
Share your favorite ghost story for a chance to win cool prizes!

Salt - Not Just for Food
2018-06-03 14:00 - 16:00 | Alchemist Society, 1100 North Front Street #Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA, 19123, US
We all know the importance that salt plays in food and cooking – especially thanks to Top Chef and Chopped. But did you know that it also can play a part in cocktails and beer beyond the Margarita? And that different salts play different roles?
Join us for a salt tasting, exploring the taste and texture of four salts and learn to make a cocktail incorpoating salt and taste our favorite examples of beers with salt.

Tyler Gardens Spring Open House
2018-05-06 13:00 - 16:00 | Tyler Gardens, 275 Swamp Road, Newtown, PA, 18940, US
For our Spring Open House Ronnie Anderson Events will be styling & hosting!
More details coming soon..
Photo by: Matt Genders Photography

National Pretzel Day Beer Tasting
2018-04-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Alchemist Society, 1100 North Front Street #Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA, 19123, US
National Pretzel Day started in Philadelphia, where pretzels are not just snacks, but a cultural phenomenon. And what pairs better with a Pretzel, then a delicious beer in what is arguably the best beer city on the East Coast.
As far as beverages go, beer has long been revered, but the past decade has seen a surge in the popularity among the craft and DIY movements. Understanding what goes into making a beer leads to a deeper understanding of the beverage and how to create a brew or order one that suits your own particular tastes.

Bold Cheese & Bubbles Part III
2018-04-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Alchemist Society, 1100 North Front Street #Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA, 19123, US
Pop some bottles with the Alchemist Society and Alex Jones of Collective Creamery. Learn how different sparkling beverages pair with a variety of locally produced cheeses for the perfect luxurious evening with your best bubs.

KOMBUCHA 101 WITH OLGA SORZANO OF BABA’S BREW
2018-04-15 11:00 - 13:00 | Alchemist Society, 1100 North Front Street #Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA, 19123, US
Kombucha, the beverage the ancient Chinese called the “immortal health elixir” has a rich history of providing health benefits to those who drink it. Made from sweetened tea that’s been fermented by bacteria and yeast, Kombucha has become a force in the health food market in recent years. At this class, guests will learn everything they need to know to safely brew the best tasting, healthiest Kombucha possible at home.
Olga Sorzano, the founder of Baba’s Brew – Chester County’s local, organic, sustainable and traditional kombucha nano-brewery – will reveal the centuries old secrets of kombucha. Guests will learn the basics of Kombucha making, how to concoct your favorite flavors and lots of other tips.

The Roaring 20s - a decade study of makeup & cocktails NEW DATE
2018-04-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Alchemist Society, 1100 North Front Street #Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA, 19123, US
Come spend the evening at Alchemist Society. Learn about the libations culture of the Roaring 20’s and enjoy a flapper inspired Makeup Tutorial from Rachel of Beverly’s Brows. Cocktails for the class will be the Bees Knees and other prohibition-era favorites.
All tickets purchased will also receive a $10 gift certificate from Beverly’s Brows!

Pop in Pop Culture: Friday the 13th Edition
2018-04-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Alchemist Society, 1100 North Front Street #Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA, 19123, US
Friday the 13th is considered an unlucky day throughout history and happens one to three times a year. In fact, Franklin D. Roosevelt, who was mildly superstitious hated Friday the thirteenth so much that he would never start an important trip on that day if he could help it. The popular film franchise, Friday the 13th, builds suspense and importance around this date because of the main character’s history and his murder sprees. Jason’s hockey mask has become one of the most recognizable images in horror and popular culture. Take a walk in Jason’s boots as we mix up two cocktails based on this horror classic and sample a murder-themed beer. End the night with Friday the 13th trivia for a chance to win slashing good prizes.

Bold Cheese & Bubbles - Part II
2018-04-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Alchemist Society, 1100 North Front Street #Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA, 19123, US
Pop some bottles with the Alchemist Society and Alex Jones of Collective Creamery. Learn how different sparkling beverages pair with a variety of locally produced cheeses for the perfect luxurious evening with your best bubs.
Photo credit: Philly Story

Spring Beer Tasting
2018-03-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Alchemist Society, 1100 North Front Street #Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA, 19123, US
As winter gives way to the renewing signs of spring, a new flock of beers has arrived. Sample the season’s best maibocks, bocks, saisons, fruit-forward IPAs and wheat beers with a discussion about why these are popular this time of year. Beer has long been revered, but the past decade has seen a surge in the popularity among the craft and DIY movements. Understanding what goes into making a beer leads to a deeper understanding of the beverage and how to create a brew or order one that suits your own particular tastes.

St. Patrick's Day Irish Beer Tasting
2018-03-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Alchemist Society, 1100 North Front Street #Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA, 19123, US
In anticipation of St. Patrick’s Day explore the world of Irish beers and discover their place in beer history.

Bold Cheese & Bubbles
2018-03-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Alchemist Society, 1100 North Front Street #Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA, 19123, US
Pop some bottles with the Alchemist Society and Alex Jones of Collective Creamery Learn how different sparkling beverages pair with a variety of locally produced cheeses for the perfect luxurious evening with your best bubs.

Supper Club 003
2018-03-10 20:00 - 22:00 | Alchemist Society, 1110 N. Front Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19123, US
Part 3/5 of “Rediscovering Reading Terminal Market”
See how we used Condiment’s “italian hot sauce” and strawberry jam in our special small batch beer.
Artwork by Gabrielle Constantine.
Canned food and paper product drive for Chosen 300
21+ to drink

Putting the POP in Pop Culture
2018-03-01 19:00 - 21:30 | Alchemist Society, 1100 North Front Street #Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA, 19123, US
The Alchemist Society is happy to help you put some POP into your Pop Culture. Enjoy our monthly feature where we take a theme from a popular film, tv series, art movement or book and turn it into a stylized beer, cocktail or pairing. For our very first one let’s go to the land of magical witches and wizards with a potion making class. Let our potioneer show you the way to craft your own libation to make you feel magical.

Macro vs. Micro
2018-02-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Alchemist Society, 1100 North Front Street #Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA, 19123, US
Are you a good enough sleuth to tell the difference between a mass produced beer and a locally produced craft beer of the same style? Let’s put your detective skills to the test in a double blind taste test. Sample four different pairs of beers in this highly interactive and learning environment for an evening on beer skills and bubbles.

Arts & Drafts- String Art!
2018-02-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Alchemist Society, 1100 North Front Street Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA, 19123, US
Join us for the first of our monthly series Arts & Drafts on the second Tuesday of the month. This February we are translating our love of beer into strain art, whilie sipping on a beer inspired cocktail and enjoying a seasonal brew tasting. Each month learn a new craft while enjoying some samples of seasonal beverages.

Beer Cocktails Featuring Local Distillers at COOK- Limited Seats
2018-02-16 18:00 - 20:00 | COOK, 253 S 20th St, Philadelphia, PA, 19103, US
You could drink beer, or you could drink liquor… OR you could double your pleasure and drink both at the same time. That’s right, this one’s all about beer cocktails. At Meredith Rebar’s last beer tasting at COOK, her friend and colleague Jackie Cusack assisted and commented on several beers, saying, “this would make a great cocktail!” So we jumped on the opportunity to invite both of them back for a happy hour of beer-based libations: Apply Ever After (Eight Oaks Applejack, Kurant Spice Cider, homemade clove syrup); Missing Those Summer Niiiiiiiiiiiggghttts (Evil Genius Stacy’s Mom with WP Palmer Liberty Gin, fresh pineapple, thyme simple syrup); Hot Scotty (wort from Home Brewed Events and Brothership Irish Whiskey Millstone); and Chocolate Covered Raspberry (Yards Love Stout, homemade raspberry liqueur and Stateside vodka). Meredith of Home Brewed Events is our go-to beer expert and will cover the brewsky side of things, offering samples and tasting notes of the beers used in the cocktails. From there, Jacki Cusack of Alchemist Society will shake things up, literally, using Meredith’s beer selections to prepare balanced, inventive cocktails. The Alchemist Society is an industrial workspace in Northern Liberties where guests can get schooled on everything from beer brewing to gin botanicals. Plus, the Society provides an environment where small business owners in booze biz can collaborate on special projects and events. So, join us – double your pleasure, double your fun! Please note that a full dinner will not be served, but there will be light bites.

Industry Night
2018-02-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Alchemist Society, 1100 North Front Street #Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA, 19123, US
Join us for our first Beer Style Study with Meredith from Home Brewed Events while making a small batch of beer. Beer style studies give you the foundation to describe, compare and contrast beer. Bring a commericial example of the beer style that we are brewing so we can explore the specifics of that style together. Cream Ales are brewed with corn and spawn from the American Lite Lager Style. **hint Meredith brews at Saint Benjamin.. Inca will be on site**

Beer Tasting: Big Boozy Beers
2018-02-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Alchemist Society, 1100 North Front Street Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA, 19123, US
As far as beverages go, beer has long been revered, but the past decade has seen a surge in the popularity among the craft and DIY movements. Understanding what goes into making a beer leads to a deeper knowledge of the beverage and how to create a brew or order one that suits your own particular tastes. Sample some of the best boozy offerings that push the alcoholic envelope with Meredith Williams of Home Brewed Events.

Winter Wonderland of Beer
2018-01-11 19:00 - 21:00 | United By Blue, 144 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19106, US
Join the Alchemist Society for a Winter Wonderland Beer Tasting! As far as beverages go, beer has long been revered, but the past decade has seen a surge in the popularity among the craft and DIY movements. Understanding what goes into making a beer leads to a deeper understanding of the beverage and how to create a brew or order one that suits your own particular tastes. Sample some of the best winter offerings from your favorite local breweries while learning what makes your festive brew so festive.

Bold Cheeses and Bubbles: New Year's Dreams
2017-12-28 19:00 - 22:00 | Alchemist Society, 1110 N. Front Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19123, US
Pop some bottles early for New Year’s at the Bold Cheese and Bubbles pairing. Learn how different sparkling wines pairing with different types of cheeses for the perfect luxurious evening with your best bubs.

Cocktails and Cookie Cup Affaire
2017-12-22 19:00 - 22:00 | Alchemist Society, 1110 N. Front Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19123, US
The Cocktails and Cookie Cup Affaire allows you to indulge in life’s sweeter moments. ChocAmo is an innovative dessert company that has created the ultimate dessert experience: the Cookie Cup. Learn how to mix up the best cocktails to bring out your inner kid and enjoy this beautiful pairing.

Chocolate and Beer: A Perfect Pair
2017-12-17 15:00 - 18:00 | Alchemist Society, 1110 N. Front Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19123, US
Everyone immediately thinks of wine when you say chocolate pairings. However, Choc OH lat and Home Brewed Events have partnered up to show off the sexy side of beer just in time for the winter season. Enjoy samples of handmade chocolates from Choc.OH.lat and hand selected beers from Home Brewed Events.
This is a free event! Please RSVP to meredith@alchemistsocietyphilly.com to save your seat.

Vintage Holiday Party and Caroling at the Powel House
2017-12-13 19:00 - 22:00 | Powel House, 244 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA, 19106, US
Join Home Brewed Events and PhilaLandmarks for a Vintage Holiday Party and Caroling at the Powel House in Old City. Tis the season to eat, drink and be merry at a Vintage Holiday Party hosted by Home Brewed Events. Plenty of old timey drink recipes to try throughout the evening, along with some historic beer styles and light local fare. Live music provided by the one and only Evan Cory Levine to fill the air with holiday cheer.
Special thank you to PhilaLandmarks for being a wonderful sponsor for the Vintage Holiday Party! The Philadelphia Society for the Preservation of Landmarks inspires people to engage with history by preserving our unique historic sites and by providing related historical, educational and cultural programming.

Arts & Drafts: Holiday Edition with Ornaments, Cocktails & Beer
2017-12-12 19:00 - 22:00 | Alchemist Society, 1110 N. Front Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19123, US
Join us for the first of our monthly series Arts & Drafts on the second Tuesday of the month for a special Holiday edition featuring a workshop on ornaments, a holiday cocktail and seasonal brew tasting. Each month learn a new craft while enjoying some samples of seasonal beverages.
This is a free event! Please RSVP to meredith@alchemistsocietyphilly.com to save your seat.

Holiday Spirit(s) Party
2017-12-08 19:00 - 21:00 | United By Blue, 144 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19106, US
Wear your favorite ugly holiday sweater and join us for an evening full of spirits (past, present and future). The Alchemist Society kicks off your holiday season with a selection spirited cocktails and a workshop on how to make your seasonal favorites. Alchemist Society co-owner and Eight Oaks Craft Spirits Sales Manager, Jackie Cusack, will be sharing her knowledge and expertise throughout the affaire. No Bah Humbugs allowed!

Special Preview Event: Winter Beer Tasting
2017-12-06 19:00 - 22:00 | Alchemist Society, 1110 N. Front Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19123, US
Join us for a special preview event to kick off the opening of the Alchemist Society with a Winter Beer Tasting with Home Brewed Events. As far as beverages go, beer has long been revered, but the past decade has seen a surge in the popularity among the craft and DIY movements. Understanding what goes into making a beer leads to a deeper understanding of the beverage and how to create a brew or order one that suits your own particular tastes. Sample some of the best Holiday offerings from your favorite local breweries while learning what goes into making a festive brew.
This is a free event! Please RSVP to meredith@alchemistsocietyphilly.com to save your seat.

Praise The Gourd: Pumpkin Beers + Seasonal Ciders- SOLD OUT
2017-11-17 18:00 - 20:00 | COOK, 253 S 20th St, Philadelphia, PA, 19103, US
Fall is one of the best times of the year to enjoy beer and cider with a beautiful release of Oktoberfests, harvest ales, pumpkin beers and local cider offerings. Let Meredith Rebar of Home Brewed Events show you a variety of fall beers when it is actually feels like fall outside: Doc Drafts Pumpkin Cider, Ploughman Cider Seasonal Release, Frecon Farms Cider, Sierra Nevada Hop Harvest, Saint Benjamin River City, Funky Pumpkin by Boulevard, Dogfish Head Punkin Ale and Weyerbacher Imperial Pumpkin. For beer novices and enthusiasts alike, Meredith will cover all things beer – its history, primary ingredients, brewing process and general beer trivia. The class will brew their very own beer during class with a beer style that is voted on by attendees (available for pickup at a later date). Light bites will be served to accompany the beers.

Ridgeland Mansion Supper Club Styled Open House
2017-11-12 17:00 - 19:30
Ridgeland Mansion Supper Club Styled Open House
November 12th from 5:00pm-7:30pm
$45 per person on eventbrite.com
Presented by Joshua’s Catering, Open Aire Affairs & Classic Events by Lauren
Only 80 Spots available to reserve your seat today!
Photo Love: StoryTellers & Co.

Philly Beer History at the Powel House
2017-11-08 19:00 - 22:00 | Powel House, 244 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA, 19106, US
Join Home Brewed Events and PhilaLandmarks for a night exploring the history of beer and its relationship to Philadelphia at the Powel House in Old City. We will be joined by local historians and brewers for a collection of short talks and demonstrations. Enjoy local historic brews and light fare.
More details to follow.
Special thank you to PhilaLandmarks for being a wonderful sponsor! The Philadelphia Society for the Preservation of Landmarks inspires people to engage with history by preserving our unique historic sites and by providing related historical, educational and cultural programming.
