We have found our winner!!! Literally. We finally caught up with her in the latest PA blizzard at her place of work which she referred to as the “Alley ”. Locals tell its the only safe place in Philadelphia where Pittsburg Steelers fans can meet up for good beer on game day. Kasey Watson, our winner, tends bar there. The joints official name is The Lyons Den. You’ll find it around 2nd and Christian St. Kasey was standing behind a tap selection of beers like Brooklyn Black Chocolate stout, Troegs Mad Elf, and Majic Hat #9. Next to me a patron ordered a Victory Hop Devil and another ordered a Bud. “A Bud?” Kasey said. “Don’t judge me“ he said. They laughed. The joke was on him cause they were out of Bud. He settled for a Lager. Surprisingly Kasey is pretty new to the Craft beer scene. This Prize is fitting in that it is introducing Kasey to some great imports that she hasn’t tasted before. Kasey has only been bartending at the Lyons Den for 6 months. Cliveden was where she entered our contest. It was her first beer festival. This native New Yorker was deprived until she moved to Philadelphia. Philly has learned her well. “This is one of the best places to live in the world if you want to discover great beer.” Kasey said. She now enjoys brews like Allagash, Abita’s Purple Haze and Magic Hat’s #9. No more Miller High Life. She admits she is a martini lover but has really took to expanding her horizons in craft beer. Congratulations Kasey Watson for winning first prize and opening you heart mind and body to good beer.
JNitka
