My good friend Tom Peters, one of the owners of Monk’s Cafe and Belgian Beer Emporium in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, turns 72 today. His enthusiasm for and promotion of Belgian beer has few equals. A couple of years ago, I was privileged to travel through France and Belgium with Tom, which was amazing. And he threw perhaps the best late night parties of anyone I’ve ever known during GABF during its golden age. Plus, he flew out for my 60th birthday party at Russian River Brewery. Join me in wishing Tom a very happy birthday.
Me and Tom after the Great Lambic Summit at the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archeology & Anthropology during Philly Beer Week in 2010.
Tom and me at my 60th birthday party at Russian River Brewing.
In Belgium, with a perfectly poured Orval, with Daniel Neuner, William Reed and Justin Low.
Tom Peters with Dave Keene, owners of the best two Belgian beer bars on both coasts.
Tom Peters, with Rob Tod from Allagash in Portland, Maine, at GABF.
Shaun O’Sullivan from 21st Amendment, Fergie Carey, co-owner of Monk’s, Lucy Saunders, the beer cook, and Tom Peters.
Also in Belgium, with a Fanta and Frites sandwich.
