In Philly, beer bars are
ubiquitous. When I left three years ago, the beer scene was thriving. This
craft beer bubble has continued to grow. Thankfully, almost every restaurant in
Philly serves a few local beers on tap. You don’t know what you’ve got till
it’s gone.
When I moved to Western
Mass I was ecstatic to find two beer bars in the area. I wasn’t
expecting much. As such, I blogged about The Moan and Dove as soon as I arrived.
The Moan and Dove has some
great qualities: 20 taps, a giant bottle list, and a mug club if you drink
every bottle on the list. For monetary and caloric reasons, I was unable to make it into the mug club. The bar does not serve food, but there are
free peanuts. The dropped ceiling is spray-painted dark green. For some reason
that makes me laugh. They have a turntable for hipsters. They light candles at
night. They have a chalkboard draft list. You can bring in your own food or
order takeout. Dogs are welcome.
Unfortunately, The Moan and
Dove is about a 10-15 minute hilly drive
from my apartment. Lightweight that I have become, the drive home is
problematic. I never made it to Moan and Dove as often as I wanted. Yet, the bartenders always remembered me. I think it was my habit of ordering Cantillon bottles and double IPAs. Most
days, I was happy to know that a beer bar was within reach.
While I will miss the quirky vibe of The Moan and Dove, I'm thrilled to be returning to a place where there are many beer bars within reach.
The Moan and Dove
460 West St.
Amherst, MA 01002
413-256-1710
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