April kicks off “Philadelphia Months” on Matt Likes Beer, and we’re starting with a collaboration that hits close to home: Jonesy Hockey Lager from Conshohocken Brewing Company — created with Flyers legend Keith Jones and benefiting Flyers Charities.
But this episode isn’t just about beer.
Matt takes a deep dive into one of the most unforgettable moments in Flyers history: the epic five-overtime playoff battle against the Penguins on May 4–5, 2000. A game so long you could fall asleep, wake up… and they’d still be playing. A game where exhaustion had a face — and it was Keith Jones.
Along the way:
- A heartfelt detour into the pronunciation of “Conshohocken”
- A Hawaiian-food vs. Pennsylvania-town-name debate
- A breakdown of hockey overtime rules (regular season vs. playoffs)
- A BJCP-style evaluation of Jonesy Hockey Lager — judged as an American Lager… though it may have other ideas
- A discussion on style expectations vs. enjoyment
- A quick tour of other hockey-branded beers Matt has encountered across the NHL
The verdict? A well-made beer with a bit of an identity crisis — and a whole lot of Flyers heart behind it.
If you love hockey nostalgia, charity beers, deep style analysis, or just a good sports story about the longest game you’ve (maybe) never watched in full — this one’s for you.
Grab a beer, lace up your skates, and let’s get into it.
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