Just wanted to let everyone know that starting tomorrow June 29th, Brauhaus Schmitz will be open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. We have updated some things on our webpage, and promise to get all our information finalized there. It has been a long and difficult project for us but we could not be more excited to finally be able to open our doors.

A few details.

Open daily from 11:30 A.M. - 2. A.M.

Reservations are not accepted for the week of June 29th, but we are accepting reservation for parties of 5 or more after the 1st week.

Hi Everyone-

Kelly Schmitz is of German descent. Doug Hager has dual American/German citizenship. The two got hitched in 2004, and promptly sold their possessions, quit their jobs and bought two one-way tickets to Germany. "Get married, go on a week's honeymoon, return to the same job — that wasn't significant enough," says the Aschaffenburg-born Hager, who worked at Cologne's biggest biergarten during his time away from Philly. (It was at Oktoberfest in Munich that he first saw his wife in a traditional dirdnl, or peasant dress — more on that later.)

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Hello everyone,

Hallo Zusammen!!  We are starting to look for staff.  If anyone fits the following criteria and is interested in a wait or bar position please contact us with some details of your experience in the service industry, as well as your German language and culture experience.

Waitress
-at least 1 year restaurant experience
-German language knowledge (The more the better)
-Willing to wear a Dirndl
-Knowledge of German Food and Drink
-Over the age of 21 preferrably
-Hardworking and punctual

The latest on Philadelphia's Brauhaus Schmitz

I just wanted to write a quick update for everyone.  I've been getting a lot of emails about our projected opening date.  As Doug mentioned in the last update, we got held up with some of our permits for about a month - so we are a bit behind schedule.  Right now the construction is moving forward quickly, and we are trying to get everything ready on the business end of things.  As of now, our best estimated opening would be at the end of May - but there is a still a lot that can happen between now and then.  We will make sure to post an opening date as soon as we h

Thanks to everyone who has signed up on our mailing list and has left comments and questions on our website! We have passed the 100 mark and therefore it is time to update everyone who has been waiting so patiently for the opening of Brauhaus Schmitz. The good news is we are moving forward as quickly as possible and still stand by our promise to be open this spring. The bad news is we were delayed by the city for about a month which was a huge bummer.

***Final Update*** Doug did a great job - but unfortunately did not gain the title of Philly Beer Geek 2009.  That honor went to "Nugget Nate" - who did a fantastic job.  All the finalist really knew their beer, and all in all it was a great time.  We look forward to next year's competition - and hopefully can be a sponsor bar!

***Update***  Doug made the finals, and will be competing for the title of Philly Beer Geek 2009 this Thursday, 3/12/09, at 8PM at Manayunk Brew Pub.  So come out to support the finalists and hopefully cheer Doug on to victory!

If anyone is around and interested - tonight is the semi-finals of the second annual Philly Beer Geek competition.  Doug actually competed in the preliminary round, and made it through to tonight's competition.  The format is pretty funny, where the competitors not only have to prove their beer knowledge, but may have to make up a poem or tell jokes and have to be quick on their feet.  It is taking place tonight at the Manayunk Brew Pub at 8:00PM.  Hope to see you there!

Official Website: Philly Beer Geek