Tuesday June 30th 2009
 
 
 
Beer Geek Alert!!!
The best from the rest of the world!!!
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nogne O
Norway’s first microbrewery, the name Nøgne Ø means "naked island", a poetic term used by Henrik Ibsen to describe any of the countless stark, barren outcroppings that are visible in the rough sea off Norway's southern coast. We think the name also gives a symbolic picture of what the two Norwegian home brewers did early 2002, when they decided to found a new brewery. Their urge to share their passion of good beer was unbearable. Their vision was to bring diversity and innovation into commercial brewing of real ale. The result – Nøgne Ø. : http://bit.ly/YLRj3 
 
Now Available:
  Dark Horizon 2 (already sold out for now)
  Porter
  Imperial
  IPA
 
 
 
Mikkeller
In Denmark it’s the association of Danish Beer Enthusiasts’ more than 11,000 members, who awarded Mikkeller the best Danish brewery, while it’s the international beer website RateBeer.com that placed Mikkeller among the absolute world elite on the yearly RateBeer Best list from January 2007. On the same website, many of Mikkeller’s beers are also among the best in the world.  http://bit.ly/Qr8EX
 
Now Available:
  Stateside IPA
  Beer Geek Breakfast
  It's Alive
 
  
Dieu Du Ciel
One of the most respected craft breweries in Canada.  The tiny ‘Dieu du Ciel!’ brew-pub, just at the edge of Montrèal's city center, has developed an incredible reputation and a devoted following in only a few short years. The young brewer, Jean-François, has never had any formal training as a brewer, but he is a natural, with superb skills and flawless instincts. http://bit.ly/KP5kC
Now Available:
  Péché Mortél
  Dernière Volonté
  Corne du Diable
  Route des Épices
  Rosée d'Hibiscus 
 
  
 
 
Stone 13th Anniversary 
You want this:
 
Stone 13th Anniversary Ale is a dry-hopped Imperial Red Ale.
 
Said head brewer Mitch Steele of the beer, it “pours brilliant deep red with a light tan foam. Up front, the aroma is all piney, resinous and citrus hops. Upon tasting, the hops are still on the front, and they are balanced with the malty, toffee-like flavors contributed from the blend of crystal and amber malts. The finish is deliciously bitter, with a touch of warmth provided by the 9.5% alcohol.”   http://bit.ly/ymnug
Available in 22oz

 
 
 
Weyerbacher Zotten
From Weyerbacher Website:
 
Zotten (rhymes with verboten)
 
Weyerbacher Brewing Company, announces the release of Zotten, a Belgian-style Pale Ale and a brand new addition to their seasonal line-up.
 
This is bottle conditioned, with a small amount of yeast sediment and carries the distinctive flavors of the house abbey yeast strain that Weyerbacher uses for its Merry Monks’ Ale. At 6% abv, this is one tasty session beer. With a dry hoppiness for balance and fruity notes on the palate the bottle conditioning finishes this beer with a very nice complexity.
Available in 4 packs and Sixtels 
 
 
 
He'Brew Rejewvenator 2009- Year of the Date 
 
 
From a recent review:
About 400 gallons of fresh-pressed, fiber-packed California date juice were incorporated into a hop-heavy fermentation (five varietals were employed) featuring not one, not two, but three yeast strains. "They were a total experiment," says Cowan of employing crisp lager yeast and sweeter, candied abbey and trappist yeasts. "The dryness of the lager is a wonderful balance to the richer, fruitier elements of the Belgian ale yeasts."
 
The nicely bubbled doppelbock-Belgian dubbel hybrid tastes of dark brown sugars and sun-baked raisins, of mouth-coating malt and ripe fruit, with a snappish finish.
Available in 22oz and Sixtels
 
 
  
 
 
Lagunitas
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Highly Rated
From a recent review:
A Little Sumpin' Sumpin' Ale
ABV: 7.7%
It smells like a light refreshing beer, very pleasant.  The flavor is more citrus, lemon being by far the most articulated, accompanied by a bit of malt graniness and plenty of piney hoppiness to keep it from being one dimensional. A slight bitterness lingers in the finish, but to me it just creates the perception that I'm drinking a serious beer with some substance. The hops also keep the beer in balance, preserving drinkability and, just as importantly, the interest to pursue it.

This is a light-bodied beer, with a spritzy carbonation that moves the beer quickly across the palate. In my opinion Little Sumpin' has the perfect mouthfeel for this type of beer. Light and spritzy without being thin or watery at all, that prefect cleansing and finishing dryness that makes you yearn for the next sip.

For me the only factor hindering drinkability is the abv, because it's light, tasty, balanced, highly quaffable & you would never guess that this beer was over 7% alcohol, if asked I would've just guessed a standard light type range around 4-5% abv, not a trace is present in the flavor. I could easily see downing a couple of these while watching a movie or outside BBQ'in and before you know it Little Sumpin' just knocked you over the head. So enjoy it, but watch your back!
 
Nuf Sed! This is a limited release, so grab A Little Sum... nevermind.  Available in 6 packs
 
 
 
 
 
Also in:
**Lucky #13 (killer red ale!)
**Imperial Stout
**Hop Stoopid
**Censored
**All core items
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Avery Maharaja
 
Maharaja back in the house, last round of the summer!
From the Avery website:
Maharaja is derived from the sanskrit words mahat, - "great" and rajan - "king". Much like its namesake, this imperial IPA is regal, intense and mighty. With hops and malts as his servants, he rules both with a heavy hand. The Maharaja flaunts his authority over a deranged amount of hops: tangy, vibrant and pungent along with an insane amount of malted barley - fashioning a dark amber hue and exquisite malt essence.

This newest Avery Dictator completes the "Dictator Series" joining the likes of The Kaiser & The Czar. Be aware that The Maharaja is a limited release only available for the summer. Welcome to his kingdom!

  • "Best hop-delivery vehicle"- Men's Health Magazine
  • "American brewing at it's best"- Beer Advocate Magazine
Available in 22oz and Kegs 
 
 
Also in:
**White Rascal
**Karma
**Reverand Belgian Quad 
**Ellie's Brown 
**IPA
 
 
 
 
 
 
Avery Anniversary Saison
 
From the Avery website:
SIXTEEN is a harmonious combination of jasmine, peaches and honey fermented with an unmistakable Belgian yeast strain, all weaving a marvelously spicy and fruity, massively estery and dry, saison ale."
 
Beer Style: Saison Ale
Hop Variety: Sterling
Malt Variety: Two-row barley, pale malted wheat
OG: 1.065  ABV: 7.69%
Adjuncts: peaches, jasmine and honey
Availability: One and done. 
 
Avery website:  http://bit.ly/eTvlp
 
Available in 22oz
 
 
 
 
New Holland
Imperial Mad Hatter
From New Holland Website:
 
A robust renovation of the India Pale Ale. Assertive dry-hoppying provides an aromatic telltale nose, indicative of the bitter symphony to follow. Bold hop character with lively grapefruit and citrus notes.

20° Plato, Alc. 9.4% by Vol.
 
Available in 22oz & Sixtels
 
Beer Advocate reviews here: http://bit.ly/19RrfM
 
 
 
Oak Aged Mad Hatter
Oak Hatter is aged for 3 months in a Woodford Reserve barrel.
Only available in sixtels
 
 
 
 
Fentimans Botanically Brewed Beverages (There are so many questions regarding these killer soda's I thought reposting this would be helpful)
 
 
*Please note, these are craft soda's - not an alcoholic beverage
 
Originally crafted in the North of England, Fentiman’s beverages are crisp, refreshing, and botanically brewed. A British institution, Fentiman’s was founded in 1900 by Thomas Fentiman and uses much of the same brewing traditions in every batch made today. This line is a return to the roots of real soft drinks, each bottle is brewed with care for a full ten days. The natural occurring sediment is actually left in the bottle to ensure the flavor and goodness of the natural ingredients ends up staying in the bottle. The result is a true soft drink taste that has not been recreated in any commercially produced sodas.

Wonderful on their own, they also allow for some amazing cocktail creations. For the traditional British cocktail dark and stormy, try the mixing Fentiman’s ginger beer with good dark rum. Or create your own unique cocktails.  Mixologists - this is right on!!!  They also brew a tonic with lemon grass that makes the best gin & tonics on the planet (my humble opinion, of course).
 

 
Craftbrew Twits
I update the craftbrew twitter account as new arrivals enter the warehouse and with news about my favorite breweries.  I also try to post what is on tap around Charlottesville and the surrounding areas.  You can follow the news as it happens at:
 http://twitter.com/craftbrew 
 
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Quote for this week:  
 
Fill with mingled cream and amber,
I will drain that glass again.
Such hilarious visions clamber
Through the chambers of my brain.
Quaintest thoughts--queerest fancies,
Come to life and fade away:
What care I how time advances?
I am drinking ale today.

--Edgar Allan Poe

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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1. If you want to forward this on, feel free.  
 
2. Don't hold me to anything I say - arrivals and inventory fluctuate drastically due to circumstances I hope I never find myself in control of!
 
3. Please call me with questions concerning what is featured here, or with any other beer or wine you might be interested in.
 
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Wednesday May 13th, 2009
New Hop and Wine Catalog in effect June 15th
Featuring new breweries, and a few minor price alterations.  Changes in inventory and pricing are available now, email me for more info. 
 
 
 
A recent list of what's in the warehouse can be found here, please note that some items may not be available in certain locations due to circumstances well beyond my control - this is simply a reference of what is currently in stock.
 
 
 
 
 
What's New:
Click on images for more details on brew or brewery
 
 
Bell's Oberon 5L Party Cans
Picnic's, Parties, Poker Night, or just 'cause it's summer!
 
 
You know what Oberon is: spicy and fruity, the color and scent of a sunny afternoon... and now you're able to share even more of that sunny afternoon.  This is the bucket full of Uber Oberon!  Limited quantities available, so snag some sun in a can - as fast as you can!
 
 
 
Duck-Rabbit
Just approved for sale in VA, a solid line-up from our friends in North Carolina.  But first, a word about their labels:
 
All Duck-Rabbit beers display the brewery’s logo, a silhouette which can look like a duck’s head or a rabbit’s head, depending on the viewer’s perspective. “Before I was a professional brewer, I taught college philosophy. A version of the duck-rabbit picture appears in a philosophy book I admire and I wanted to use a logo that recalls my former life,” explains Philippon. Erb connects the logo with the company specialty, saying, “Many people don’t see beyond their first impression of a dark beer: color. The Duck-Rabbit line-up demonstrates that different dark beers can be refreshing, thirst-quenching, hoppy, balanced, and robust. With our beer as with our logo, a second look might reveal something you didn’t expect.”
  
 
The Duck-Rabbit Amber Ale is a medium bodied beer with a lovely tawny copper or bronze color. This brew emphasizes malt complexity with layered caramel malt flavors. We put a lot of effort into getting this amber ale just right and we're extremely proud of the result!
 
 
 
The Duck-Rabbit Brown Ale is an American brown ale brewed with loads of hops from start to finish (it’s hoppy and beautifully bitter). Amarillo hops in the boil provide a spicy citrusy bitterness. Saaz dry hops in the fermentor provide a refined flowery aroma. These hops are supported by a grain bill of seven varieties of malt. Oh yeah!
 
The Duck-Rabbit Porter is very dark in color. This robust porter features a pronounced flavor of roasted grains reminiscent of dark chocolate. Also, Paul and Brandon add oats to the grist to give a subtle round silkiness to the mouthfeel. We’re confident that you’re really going to love this yummy porter!
 
 
 
The Duck-Rabbit Milk Stout is a traditional full-bodied stout brewed with lactose (milk sugar). The subtle sweetness imparted by the lactose balances the sharpness of the highly roasted grains which give this delicious beer its black color.
 
 
Available in 12oz,   15.5 Kegs
 
 
 
Victory Hop Wallop 12 and 22oz 
 
We typically carry this in the six-pack format, but this 22oz version is a great alternative.  Priced the same as Baltic Thunder Porter, so more bang $ to $.  From their website:
 
We celebrate the pioneering spirit of old Horace 'Hop' Wallop and those who dare mighty adventurous things in this vivid, robust ale. As our annual homage to the hop harvest, expect loads of aromatic splendor and bitter beauty.
 
 
  
COMPOSITION
Malts: Imported German malts
Hops: American whole flowers
Alcohol by volume: 8.5%
 
 
In from Avery 
From the Avery Website:
  
Samael's Ale is a super-caramelly, oak aged English-style strong ale. Perhaps the least hoppy (sacrilege here at Avery!!) beer we've brewed, to accentuate the malt. The oak is very apparent in this rich and high gravity ale, adding additional depth and complexity with a woody and cask-like nose and a pronounced vanilla flavor on the palate. Notes for 2007 - With the addition of an additional roasted malt, Samael's now delivers subtle bitterness to add balance to the natural sweetness. 
 
 
 
White Rascal is a truly authentic Belgian style wheat or "white" ale, this Rascal is unfiltered (yup, that's yeast on the bottom) and cleverly spiced with coriander and Curacao orange peel producing a refreshingly fruity thirst quencher.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Karma We believe in Karma. We suspect most of you do, too. It truly is a global concept. Very simply put, "you get what you give." Inspired by this principle and the wonderful farmhouse and pale ales of Belgium, we've created Karma Ale, a decidedly fruity and estery ale, intricate in body and nose, all driven by a unique Belgian yeast strain. Remember, good things DO happen to good people. Here's to being good! 
 
 
  
Anderson Valley Summer Solstice - Get some!!! 
 
 
Known for their award winning, balanced beers, Summer Solstice is brewed as a tribute to the longer days of summer and the strong solar rays that fire the brew kettles at Anderson Valley Brewing Company. In the peak of summer, more than 40% of the brewery’s power needs are obtained from the sun.
 
 
A unique take on a summer beer, the cerveza crema stands out on a hot day for it’s copper color and silken, creamy texture. Summer Solstice pours a brilliant copper that captures the sunlight. A clean malt base balances a hint of cascade hops with a vanilla toffee creaminess. Weighing in at 5.5% ABV, Summer Solstice is a lightly hopped, sessionable beer as satisfying as the day is long.
 
Available in 6 packs and limited 15.5 kegs 
 
 
 
 
 
21st Amendment **Read this before you get excited**
  
**Ok crew, here's the deal:  This is basically for the Northern Virginia territories, I only mention it here because I am able to sell it in Rockingham County (H'burg), Culpeper and most points North.  For those of us in Cville, Lexington & Augusta Co - we can only hope they will ease into the rest of VA once they get a feel for the demand in NOVA and DC.  I will, of course, keep you posted as things progress **
 
 
HELL OR HIGH WATERMELON WHEAT BEER We start by brewing a classic American wheat beer, which undergoes a traditional secondary fermentation using fresh watermelon. A straw-colored, refreshing beer with a kiss of watermelon aroma and flavor.
 
 
BREW FREE! OR DIE IPA Brewed with some serious west coast attitude. This aromatic golden IPA starts with a sucker punch of six different hops to the nose, quickly balanced by a solid malt back bone. Our top selling beer at the pub, this IPA starts big and finishes clean leaving you wanting more.
 
 
 Dogfish Festina Peche
 From the Dogfish website:
 
A refreshing neo-BerlinerWeisse fermented with honest-to-goodness peaches to (get this!) 4.5% abv! Because extreme beers don't have to be extremely boozy!
 
In our Festina Peche since the natural peach sugars are eaten by the yeast, the fruit complexity is woven into both the aroma and the taste of the beer so there is no need to doctor it with woodruff or raspberry syrup - open and enjoy!
 
  
 
Available in 4 packs and 15.5 kegs during the sweaty months 
 
 
 
Lagunitas Correction Ale
(Just got VA approval, so I'll mention it again)
 
  “A Beer to help remember that things go in cycles and then to help forget what you remembered.”
 
You probably know Lagunitas, and if so you certainly love the brew they bring to the table... at such a fair price!!! This one is not yet rated (it just came out) but I'm sure it'll rock!  Very limited supply, grab a few to help you remember the last year!!!! 
 
Available in 22oz only - Limited
 
 
 
 
 
 
Also- we should also get our hands on a "Little Sumpin' Sumpin' Ale" in a few weeks.  From their site:
ABV: 7.7%
Way smooth and silky with a nice wheaty-esque-ish-ness. Just the little sumpin' sumpin' we all need to kick Summer into full swing!
 
It's listed as an IPA on Ratebeer, but I'm not so sure it reads that way from the brewery - we'll have to wait and see.....
 
 
 
Founders
 
We are expecting a massive shipment from this great brewery around May 19th.  We do have a few items still in the warehouse so check with me if you're out of stock...
 
 
 
 
 
On The Way:
Just Approved by VA, should be in stock next month...
 
 
Dieu du Ciel!
  Péché Mortél
  Dernière Volonté
  Corne du Diable
  Route des Épices
  Rosée d'Hibiscus

Drie Fonteinen
  Kriek
 
Mikkeller
  Stateside IPA
  Beer Geek Breakfast
  It's Alive

Nøgne Ø
  Dark Horizon
  Porter
  Imperial
  IPA
 
 
Daily Updates:

 

 

Craftbrew Twits
I update the craftbrew twitter account as new arrivals enter the warehouse and with news about my favorite breweries.  I also try to post what is on tap around Charlottesville and the surrounding areas.  You can follow the news as it happens at:
 http://twitter.com/craftbrew
 
Cheers!!!
 
Chip
 
 
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Quote for this week:  
 

"Nothing lasts forever so live it up, drink it down, laugh it off.."

-anonymous

 

An eye towards the future...
 
I'm looking for these at the end of May, perhaps the beginning of June
 
 
 
Avery 16th Anniversary - Saison with Jasmine, Peaches and Honey
 
 
Dogfish Sahtea - summer offering around 6% - "we added a sort of tea made with corriander, caramamom, lemon grass, Indian Black Tea, and ramps leaves. The spicing is subtle and balanced and Sahtea is a highly-quaffable, truly-unique brew with a full-mouth feel."
 
These guys are dropping fire heated rocks into this brew to bring the fermentation temp up... CRAZY WILD!!!
 
***Also, due out soon is the Dogfish Squall IPA - limited to the east coast to start... hope we're part of the release!
 
 
~~~~~~~~~ 
 
We'll probably (hopefully) get this at the end of June, beginning of July...
 
 
Stone 13th anniversary, only they know what is in store here... but my money sits on this being a most worthy beer for the most arrogant bastard!
 
 
 
 
Nøgne Ø
 
stay tuned...
 
 
 
 
The Fine Print:
 
1. This is fun stuff, people enjoy learning about the products you carry and respect the fact you know about them!
 
2. If you want to forward this on, feel free.  
 
3. Don't hold me to anything I say - arrivals and inventory fluctuate drastically due to circumstances I hope I never find myself in control of!
 
4. Please call me with questions concerning what is featured here, or with any other beer or wine you might be interested in.
 
Thanks for reading
 
 
  

 

 

 

 

 


 
Tuesday April 21st 2009
 
A recent list of what's in the warehouse can be found here, please note that some items may not be available - this is simply a reference 
 
 
Craftbrew Twits
I update the craftbrew twitter account as new arrivals enter the warehouse and with news about my favorite breweries.  I also try to post what is on tap around Charlottesville and the surrounding areas.  You can follow the news as it happens at:
 http://twitter.com/craftbrew
 - Chip 
 
 
 
What's In This Week:
Click on images for more details on brew or brewery
 
 
Founders
Trust me, you want this!!!
 
In addition to these core items:  Dirty Bastard, Centennial IPA, Red RyePA, Porter
(maybe the pale later on)  we also have their summer seasonal - Cerise, and a small shot of their winter Double Trouble seasonal.  Breakfast Stout will be out in September.
 
As for highly allocated items, we should be getting Curmudgeon by May 1st, and Devil Dancer in July.  (we weren't able to order the KBS because we weren't 'official' on the preorder date, but bet your bottom it'll be here next March!)
 
 
Available in 12oz,   15.5 Kegs and 1/6 kegs.  Same QD as Bell's
 
 
 
 
Oscar Blues Little Yella Pils 
 
I think Dale's Pale is a damn fine brew! In fact, I enjoy their Gordon's, Old Chub, and savor the almighty 10-Fidy!  This offering is just as tasty as the image implies, and what you expect from this rapidly growing brewery... 
 
Straight from the Oskar Blues newsletter:
 
"Our upcoming new canned good is a small-batch version of the beer that made Pilsen, Czechoslovakia famous. Mama’s is made with hearty amounts of pale malt, German specialty malts, and a blend of traditional (Saaz) and 21st century Bavarian hops.
 
Our first canned lager, it’s also fermented at cool temperatures with a German yeast. This tasteful reality Czech is the perfect antidote for the watered-down versions of pilsner clogging America’s shelves. And Mama’s gentle hopping (about 35 IBUs) and low ABV (just 5.3%) mean we’re finally honoring consumer requests for a delicious but less-challenging beer. (Hey, we like a good low-dose session beer, too.)
 
Look for our Gold Metal Winner on US shelves in March. Sadly, the Feds rejected our “Take Two and Call Us in the Morning” line on the can."
 
Available in 6 packs, half kegs & sixtels

By the way, the rare Ten Fidy is also in stock for the moment...
 
  
Lagunitas Correction Ale
 
  “A Beer to help remember that things go in cycles and then to help forget what you remembered.”
 
You probably know Lagunitas, and if so you certainly love the brew they bring to the table... at such a fair price!!! This one is not yet rated (it just came out) but I'm sure it'll rock!  Very limited supply, grab some and send your investment broker one!  Hell, he/she might need two! 
Available in 22oz only - Limited
 
 
 
 
 
Stone Imperial Russian Stout
 
This beer is nothing short of AMAZING!!! 
 
Click the image to see the high ratings given on Beer Advocate
 
This is one of the best Imperial Stouts out there, hands down!  Grab some while it's still around, we sell through this pretty fast.  Let your customers know they may want to buy a few bottles: enjoy one now, and let the others age in the cellar for a few years.  The complexity profile of this bottle now, and as it ages is as good as any $100-$150 bottle of wine... simply amazing!!!
 
Available in 22oz - Limited 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bison Organic IPA and Organic Chocolate Stout
  
From Bison Website:
Organic IPA 6 packs:
For our 6-pack IPA, we went for drinkability when crafting our recipe, one that you could actually have a couple of beers and still taste your food.  We blending 4 hops varieties together into 4  kettle additions and finish with a blended dry hops.  IPAs like this are a bit hazy from all the tannins, but you will enjoy it.  The balanced malt profile finishes dry as the aroma of hops linger on your palate.
 
 
Organic Chocolate Stout 6 packs:
This richly textured, roasty dry stout has a boost of bitter and charismatic flavor from the addition of cocoa powder in the mash. We blend five unique organic malts to create Bison's most award winning beer.
OG 1.058, 17 IBU, 2-row, carmel, chocolate, roast barley, and munich malts.
Silver  2007 California State Fair
Silver  2006 California State Fair
Bronze  2006 Los Angeles County Fair
Silver  2005 Great American Beer Festival (Foreign Style Stout)
Gold    2005 Los Angeles County Fair
Gold    2005 California Brewer’s Festival
 
 
 
  
Dogfish Immort Ale
 
From the Dogfish website:
 
Vast in character, luscious & complex. Brewed with peat-smoked barley, Immort is brewed with organic juniper berries, vanilla & maple syrup. It's aged on oak and fermented with a blend of English & Belgian yeasts. 
 
ABV 11%
IBU 50
 
Very Limited Release in 4 packs, 1/6 kegs.
 
 
Also in from Dogfish, in addition to their great selling year 'round products, we have:
 
Red & White - 750's
Black & Blue - 750's, 1/6 kegs
Fort - 750's
Aprihop - 4 packs, 1/6 kegs
World Wide Stout - individual 12oz
Palo Santo Marron - 4 packs, 1/6 kegs (one of my favorites!)
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What's On The Way:
 
 

 
 
Cheers!!!
 
Chip
 
 
 
 
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Quote for this week:  
 

"I went on a diet, swore off drinking and heavy eating, and in fourteen days I lost two weeks."

-Joe E. Lewis

 

An eye towards the future...
 
We'll probably get these at the end of May, beginning of June
 
 
Lagunitas Little Sumpin' - Summer limited release, pale or IPA.
 
 
Avery 16th Anniversary - Saison with Jasmine, Peaches and Honey
 
 
Dogfish Sahtea - summer offering around 6% - "we added a sort of tea made with corriander, caramamom, lemon grass, Indian Black Tea, and ramps leaves. The spicing is subtle and balanced and Sahtea is a highly-quaffable, truly-unique brew with a full-mouth feel."
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The Fine Print:
 
1. This is fun stuff, people enjoy learning about the products you carry and respect the fact you know about them!
 
2. If you want to forward this on, feel free.  
 
3. Don't hold me to anything I say - arrivals and inventory fluctuate drastically due to circumstances I hope I never find myself in control of!
 
4. Please call me with questions concerning what is featured here, or with any other beer or wine you might be interested in.
 
Thanks for reading
 
 
  

 


 
Tuesday March 31st 2009
It's been a busy few weeks so my apologies for the delay, we definitely have more than a few things to catch up on.  I've only chosen a few items to highlight but you can click images throughout for more info.  The most complete information can be found via the link below:
 
A recent list of what's in the warehouse can be found here, please note that some items may not be available - this is simply a reference 
 
- Chip
 
What's In This Week:
 
 
Bell's Oberon 
Spring is officially here!!!
 
Most of you know and love this beer as much as I do, and to you I say "Game On"! For those that have not tried this delicious brew, here is a snippet of a write-up followed by a link to the entire article:
 
"While the name "Oberon Ale" might not give you a clue as to what the beer would taste like, Oberon's label certainly does. Its main focus is an image of the sun - a symbol of summer. Its bright orange hues give a clue to the beer's color while the blue reminds you of a refreshing dip in a pool on a warm day. Most important, though, is the name of the brewery - Bell's. Bell's is a fine brewer, and make no mistake: Oberon is a fine wheat ale.

The body of Oberon Ale pours a translucent orange-straw, the same shade of orange as the label. It retains a pure white that dissipates from an eighth inch to leave behind a tiny bit of soapy lacing, like the sea foam that gets left behind when a wave crashes onto the shore. The visual motif matches perfectly with the bottle...." Read more by clicking here
Available in 6 packs and Kegs until baseball season ends
 
 
 
New Holland Golden Cap Saison
From New Holland Website:
 
Golden Cap Saison is a modern interpretation of a traditional farmhouse ale. A soft, pale beer, Golden Cap embodies the flavors and aromas of summer fields. Brewed with an ancestor of wheat called spelt, its straw-colored body, lively carbonation and a unique fermentation profile evoke fresh cut hay and cracked peppercorn.  Alc. 6.25% by Vol.
Available in 6 packs and half kegs

 
Weyerbacher Slam Dunkel
From Weyerbacher Website:
Slam Dunkel
 Slam Dunkel was a small batch release in 2007. We had such an overwhelming response that we had to put it in the seasonal rotation. We also decided we couldn't live without drinking this beer every year!  This 7% Double Dunkelweizen is unfiltered and made with over 50% wheat malt along with pale, munich, and a touch of chocolate to give it the traditional color and flavor. Bitterness is subdued to allow the Weihenstephen yeast to shine through with those traditional notes of banana and clove. 
Available in 4 packs and Sixtels 
 
 
He'Brew Origin & Lenny Bruce
 
 
Origin Pomegranate Ale
From a recent review:
This is a nice one. Its a little tart, but not fruity, a little sour but not like a lambic. Its hard to pick out what it is about this beer's taste that's addicting. Its certainly drinkable, and they picked a good ale to pair with the pomegranate. Its mouth feel doesn't have a ton of carbonation, but is instead thicker and smooth on the tongue. I like that it has a tiny bite of bubbles on the tongue at first tip, then yields to the luscious amber ale as you swish it around your mouth.
Available in 22oz and Sixtels
 
 
 
Lenny Bruce RIPA
From a recent review:
The beer is a beautiful copper penny color, with streaks of red in the light. Topped by a very thick tan head, it has bready aromas with herbal, hoppy notes. The mouthfeel is surprisingly creamy, almost buttery. It’s well-balanced with great interplay between candy sweet malt and dry, fruity hops. As it says in the name, it’s both bitter and sweet and the balance of power between these competing tastes is what gives the RIPA its soul. The finish is dry and long, and the high alcohol becomes apparent as the warmth likewise lingers in the aftertaste. A wonderful beer, and worthy of commemorating the rye … er, wry wit of Lenny Bruce’s life.
Available in 22oz and Sixtels 
 
 
 
Moylan's Hopsickle
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Highly Rated
From a recent review:
The beer pours an attractive copper-orange color with a tan head. Sticky lacing is left behind as the glass is emptied. The aroma is that of strong citrus hops with a good bit of sweet malt thrown in. The hop aroma comes across as "wet" and fresh. Hopsickle supplies a hop explosion in your mouth. It's not all citrus though. You are hit with pine and bitter notes as well. The finish is bitter with a lingering sweet malt stickiness. At 9.2% ABV the alcohol flavor comes through in the aftertaste. The flavor and mouth feel remind me of what you get from some wet hopped beers, though on a much bigger scale. The Moylan's web site doesn't offer any clues if the fresh (or wet) hopping is used, although the label mentions "fresh hops."

Moylan's Hopsickle Imperial Ale is a very nice Double IPA. Often these Double, or Imperial IPAs present characteristics that whisper Barleywine, but the big hop profile in "Triple Hoppy" keeps it solidly on the DIPA side. The dry, sharp cheese was an excellent foil for the big flavors and syrupy finish of the beer. If you are a fan of the Double IPA, this is one you should try. Available in 22oz and Kegs
 
 
 
Avery
 
Maharaja
From the Avery website:
Maharaja is derived from the sanskrit words mahat, - "great" and rajan - "king". Much like its namesake, this imperial IPA is regal, intense and mighty. With hops and malts as his servants, he rules both with a heavy hand. The Maharaja flaunts his authority over a deranged amount of hops: tangy, vibrant and pungent along with an insane amount of malted barley - fashioning a dark amber hue and exquisite malt essence.

This newest Avery Dictator completes the "Dictator Series" joining the likes of The Kaiser & The Czar. Be aware that The Maharaja is a limited release only available for the summer. Welcome to his kingdom!

  • "Best hop-delivery vehicle"- Men's Health Magazine
  • "American brewing at it's best"- Beer Advocate Magazine
Available in 22oz and Kegs 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fentimans Botanically Brewed Beverages
 
 
*Please note, these are craft soda's - not an alcoholic beverage
 
Crafted in the North of England. Fentiman’s beverages are crisp, refreshing, and botanically brewed. A British institution, Fentiman’s was founded in 1900 by Thomas Fentiman and uses much of the same brewing traditions in every batch made today. This line is a return to the roots of real soft drinks, each bottle is brewed with care for a full ten days. The natural occurring sediment is actually left in the bottle to ensure the flavor and goodness of the natural ingredients ends up staying in the bottle. The result is a true soft drink taste that has not been recreated in any commercially produced sodas.

Wonderful on their own, they also allow for some amazing cocktail creations. For the traditional British cocktail dark and stormy, try the mixing Fentiman’s ginger beer with good dark rum. Or create your own unique cocktails.  Mixologists - this is right on!!!  They also brew a tonic with lemon grass that makes the best gin & tonics on the planet (my humble opinion, of course).
 
 
 
 
 
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Chip
 
 
 
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Quote for this week:  
 

"One drink is just right,

two are too many,

three too few."

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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