Beer Street Journal

Sierra Nevada Bravo Red

reidramsay — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:31:23 +0000

Sierra Nevada Bravo Red. Tack it on to Sierra’s ever evolving small batch/beer camp releases.

Style: Red Ale
Availability: Draft only, as of 5/17/12

6.2% ABV

2012: The End Or The Beginning? [Video]

reidramsay — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:05:52 +0000

Stevens Point Brewing’s 2012 Black Ale video looks like it came straight out of Hollywood. Somewhere between Batman and Gladiator meets Occupy Wall Street.What if it’s really the end?

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Sierra Nevada Token Lager

reidramsay — Thu, 17 May 2012 15:48:06 +0000

Sierra Nevada Token Lager. A new entry out of Chico, CA. It joins the ranks of many one-offs by Sierra.

Style: Lager
Availability: Draft only, as of 5/17/12

7.4% ABV

This Demon Is Surly SŸX

reidramsay — Thu, 17 May 2012 05:23:43 +0000

There’s a hell of a lot going on with Surly Brewing these days. Law changes, brewery expansions, baseball parks and more. Not bad for six years. This is Surly SŸX, a strong ale that is the result of aging it on a “honeycomb” of different woods.

Woah. Who would have thought? Another great year flew by. bringing us to the big SIX. What better way to celebrate than to challenge ourselves with unfamiliar brewing techniques and materials? Utilizing six wood species in a “Honey Comb*” shape for aging this year’s anniversary beer. SYX comes in at Alc. 15% by Vol. and is one to be savored with its pale gold color, dry toffee and fruit character and warming afterglow finish. ‘HONEY COM is a registered trademark of Black Swan Cooperage. IR in Park Rapids. MN
Todd Haug
The last year has been an eventful one for Surly Brewing Company. We changed some laws, brewed more beer than we ever thought possible, and made some plans for a new brewery. It seems fitting that Sla will be our biggest beer ever. As with all our anniversary beers. Todd has created a beer unlike anything we have done before. This year’s art is a one-of-a-kind illustration collaboration between Todd and local artist Michael Berglund.

Style: (Oak Aged)
Availability: 750 ml bottles
Arrival: TBA

15% ABV

note: The above is tentative. Subject to change at whim of the brewer, the beer, or the barrel.

Awesome Art: Pipeworks Blood Of The Unicorn

reidramsay — Thu, 17 May 2012 03:42:27 +0000

Pipeworks Brewing (Chicago, IL) is killing it with the bottle art. Above is Blood Of The Unicorn, and imperial red ale.

In this epic battle, the Blood of the Unicorn has been shed 0 by the sword of the deadly assassin of the east One sip of this aggressively hopped red ale clearly reveals what drives these, the greatest of, hop heads of lore. Is this the end of the mythical horned horse? Or will he rise like the Phoenix to fight another day.

Style: Red Ale
Availability: 22oz bottles
Arrival: TBA

8.5% ABV

If You Watch Only One iPad Beer Trick This Year, Make It This One [Video]

reidramsay — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:32:18 +0000

If you only see one iPad/Beer magic trick this year, let it be this one. Enjoy figuring this one out.

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Bride Slammed For Drinking Beer

reidramsay — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:28:02 +0000

A bride drinking beer has caused a stir in New Zealand. The above photo was published in the Taranaki Daily News, as the front page photo for the event. The picture is taken at the Taranaki Bride Of The Year Competition, where 33 brides compete for bride of the year. Before walking out in front of 400 people, Katrina Hayman drink a cold one to calm the nerves.

Since the picture, commenters have blasted her for being “unladylike.” The organizers of the festival are pissed that the above picture was run at the lead-off photo, and wants an apology from Taranaki Daily News. Apparently wine is this only acceptable drink for a bride. [Stuff.nz]

Finch’s Toasted Summer Kolsch

reidramsay — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:49:27 +0000

Coming soon from Finch’s Beer Co – Toasted Summer. A kolsch brewed with toasted hops (toasted with heat, not drunk hops), and applewood.

These are the days of Toasted Summer. This limited edition kolsch style ale is brewed with toasted cascade hops and applewood. It’s soft golden hue, ripe apple and pear aromas, and crisp finish create a beer that truly compliments the spirit of summer.

Style: Kolsch
Availability: 22 oz bombers
Arrival: TBA

5.5% ABV

New Belgium’s Red Hoptober Coming This Fall

reidramsay — Wed, 16 May 2012 12:35:20 +0000

This should pretty much confirm the rumor, New Belgium will replace Hoptober with Red Hoptober this fall. It’s not too surprising. The brewery changes up its seasonals every couple of years.

A pleasing ale for the harvest season, Red Hoptober is pitched with Centennial, Cascade, and Eldorado Red hops. It’s the perfect sipper for these last, fevered days of summer and the cooling, coming autumn nights. Bold and delicious, Red Hoptober has just enough bitter to delight. Crack one open, sit back and enjoy the season’s change.

Style:
Availability: 12 oz bottles, Draft
Arrival: Late Summer, 2012

6% ABV

note: The above is tentative. Subject to change at whim of the brewer, the beer, or the barrel.

Coming Soon From Jailhouse Brewing

reidramsay — Tue, 15 May 2012 22:22:34 +0000

Jailhouse Brewing (Hampton, GA) has a pretty busy 2012 left. Coming soon:

Trustees Series (Seasonal)

Conjugal Red Ale (Returns in June)

Retraining Order Porter (On hold)

Dead Man Walking Dopplebock (Oct)

Smokey Wheat (Returns In Nov)

Last Request Barleywine (Returns in Dec)

Solitary Confinement Series (One-Offs)

Incarceration Belgian Strong

Witness Protection (Draft only)

Biere De Guards

TBA (Aug-Sept)

Inmate Hooch

Prison Camp Pils (Summer, 2012)

There is also Beliner Weisse in the works. The idea came from a lecture at CBC. Souring the mash in the kettle. Put lacto in the kettle.

Note: Subject to change. Depending on inmate riots, cell tosses, or time spent in the hole.