It's the city of suds, at least to Philly beer lovers.
Philadelphia is out to prove its claim with Philly Beer Week, a 10-day, 150-event brewski spectacular.
Don Russell, who writes a beer column under the name Joe Sixpack, says Philadelphia is the best beer-drinking city in America.
Historians note Philadelphia founder William Penn had a brewery.
The festival suds start flowing Friday, when Philly Mayor Michael Nutter taps the first keg.