Smoke Free Thursday and Beer Night

The Smoke Free Pennsylvania Act was signed into law on June 13 and now goes into effect on September 11th. The ban covers work places and public spaces such as bars, restaurants and office buildings. The law does have some loop holes. Smoking may still be allowed in some private clubs, hotels, and casinos. There is also an exception for bars where food accounts for no more than 20% of their annual sales. The law is not as restrictive as the Philadelphia smoking ban.

When the idea of a smoking ban was first announced in Philly I leaned towards the argument that we all had the right to enjoy lighting up, especially in a bar. I don't smoke cigarettes however I like an occasional cigar. I had grown use to stepping outside to light up even before any ban was set in place. I always found it funny when a table of cigarette smokers would complain about my cigar smoke. My point of view changed once the Philadelphia ban went into effect. I started to appreciate a smoke free room. My clothes didn't drag the stale smell of smoke home, my eyes didn't water and the taste of smoke didn't mix in with every sip of beer or bite of food. This new ban will allow all of us to use all of our senses to enjoy that next great pint. Sure this law will upset a few die hard smokers but they can always join me outside if they need to take that puff. I just hope that my cigar smoke doesn't bother them too much.

Thusday is Beer Night

Capone's is hosting a big night of beer. What better way to celebrate smoke free than to drink free? Yes FREE BEER!!! Sample pours start at 7pm and go to 10pm. Second, Matt is also running an Ithaca Brewing draft promo from 11:30am to 1am. These two specials should help sooth the savage smoking beast in anyone. If you need to drown your nonsmoking sorrow head to Capone's for your Thursday beer night.

Free Sample list

Grimbergen: Blonde Ale, Dubbel

Rogue: Smoke Ale, Double Dead Guy

Uinta: Geland Amber, Pumpkin Ale

Victory: Golden Monkey, V-12

Ithaca: Old Habbit, Brute

Ithaca Brewing Company Draft List

Cascazilla

Apricot Wheat

Excelsior Ten (DIPA)

Excelsior White Gold

Flower Power

Plus Uinta, Wild Fire and Rogue, John Locker Stock Brewer 2008.