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Green Flash Will Distribute In Georgia

Green Flash Brewing has been eyeing the southeast for a while now.  Recently, it was announced that Green Flash would be shipping to Tennessee by the end of 2011/2012.  Tack on Georgia to the southeast expansion.  The brewery has decided to Continue Reading →

Green Flash Brewing Expanding To Georgia

Green Flash Brewing has been eyeing the southeast for a while now.  Recently, it was announced that Green Flash would be shipping to Tennessee by the end of 2011/2012.  Tack on Georgia to the southeast expansion.  The brewery has decided Continue Reading →

Clown Shoes To Expand Georgia Distro

Today, Clown Shoes is brewing Chocolate Sombrero (previously known as cocoa powder.)   The brewery dubs it their Mexican imperial stout, because it uses ancho chile powder, cinnamon, and organic vanilla extract.   This brew day marks the last stout Continue Reading →

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Atlanta Gets Left Hand Nitro Bottles In March

Left Hand Brewing continues to rollout Nitro Milk Stout bottles this year.  The first markets have been around Colorado of course.  Back in October at GABF, Left Hand officially introduced the world to Milk Stout in nitro bottles for the first time.  These bottles are a first among craft brewers in the states.  Atlanta can finally expect the arrive of  Nitro bottles by the first of March.  Milk Stout is Left Hand’s #1 selling beer.

Haven’t seen these bottles at work yet, here’s a demonstration by Chris in the Left Hand tap room:

by Reid Ramsay
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Top Chef’s Eli Kirschner Talks Beer & Super Bowl @ SweetWater

Top Chef’s Eli Kirschner and Spencer Hall of SB Nation talk Super Bowl food, beer, cocktails and surviving the party. The duo are at SweetWater Brewing in the new upstairs special events bar.

by Reid Ramsay
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Green Flash Will Distribute In Georgia

Green Flash Brewing has been eyeing the southeast for a while now.  Recently, it was announced that Green Flash would be shipping to Tennessee by the end of 2011/2012.  Tack on Georgia to the southeast expansion.  The brewery has decided to go with Savannah Distribution.

In early 2011, the brewery began operations at Mera Mesa – a 45,000 sq ft facility.  In November, the brewery announced that the San Diego facility would undergo an expansion 1 year ahead of schedule, thanks to increased sales volumes nationally.  Once all the expansions are complete, the brewery will make the jump from 45,000 barrels a year to 100,000 barrels in 2013.  That goes alongside new markets Green Flash plans on entering over the course of the next months and years.

Green Flash was founded in 2002 in San Diego, California by Mike and Lisa Hinkley.  Chuck Silva joined the brewing team in 2004.  (Silva Stout!)  Green Flash has a sizable arsenal of beers including Le Freak, Hop Head Red, West Coast IPA & more. The newest addition to the line up is Rayon Vert.

The has been no official launch date announced or what will be the first Flash beers to hit the state.

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News, Distribution Expansion, Green Flash Brewing

Green Flash Brewing Expanding To Georgia

Green Flash Brewing has been eyeing the southeast for a while now.  Recently, it was announced that Green Flash would be shipping to Tennessee by the end of 2011/2012.  Tack on Georgia to the southeast expansion.  The brewery has decided to go with Savannah Distribution.

In early 2011, the brewery began operations at Mera Mesa – a 45,000 sq ft facility.  In November, the brewery announced that the San Diego facility would undergo an expansion 1 year ahead of schedule, thanks to increased sales volumes nationally.  Once all the expansions are complete, the brewery will make the jump from 45,000 barrels a year to 100,000 barrels in 2013.  That goes alongside new markets Green Flash plans on entering over the course of the next months and years.

Green Flash was founded in 2002 in San Diego, California by Mike and Lisa Hinkley.  Chuck Silva joined the brewing team in 2004.  (Silva Stout!)  Green Flash has a sizable arsenal of beers including Le Freak, Hop Head Red, West Coast IPA & more. The newest addition to the line up is Rayon Vert.

The has been no official launch date announced or what will be the first Flash beers to hit the state.

 

 

 

 

 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News

Cypress Street’s Craft Beer Super Bowl

Looking for a place in Atlanta to watch “the big game” or whatever doesn’t get me sued?   Cypress Street in Midtown is looking great.   In addition to the tailgate, there are 2 options for the party.

$10 – Gets you .40 wings, $10 pitchers of House beer (aka SweetWater IPA)

$35 – Gets you UNLIMITED hot wings, draft beer, house wine.  Beers include SweetWater IPA, 420, Sam Adams Alpine Spring, Guinness, Brooklyn Lager

Plus shots, and app specials.  There’s even more great beer on top of that you can order (ala carte.)    Kicks off this Sunday. Get it?

Cypress Street – 2/5/12
817 W Peachtree St NW
Atlanta, GA 30308

by Reid Ramsay
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Clown Shoes To Expand Georgia Distro

Clown Shoes Chocolate SombreroToday, Clown Shoes is brewing Chocolate Sombrero (previously known as cocoa powder.)   The brewery dubs it their Mexican imperial stout, because it uses ancho chile powder, cinnamon, and organic vanilla extract.   This brew day marks the last stout they are brewing for the season.

Georgia will see expanded distribution soon (as right now the beers are only sold in Total Wines in the state, much to the chagrin of Atlanta retailers.)  Mercury Brewing in Ipswich, Massachusetts is expanding their facility, which will allow for more Clown Shoes.

As for Mexican Sombrero:

Style: Imperial Stout
Adjuncts: Vanilla extract, Ancho chili powder, cinnamon.

Availability: 22oz bombers.  Contacted Total Wine, and will be available at Atlanta locations upon release.

9% AB

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News, Clown Shoes Brewing, Distribution Expansion

Clown Shoes: Chocolate Sombrero, Philly, Georgia

Clown Shoes Chocolate SombreroToday, Clown Shoes is brewing Chocolate Sombrero (previously known as cocoa powder.)   The brewery dubs it their Mexican imperial stout, because it uses ancho chile powder, cinnamon, and organic vanilla extract.   This brew day marks the last stout they are brewing for the season.

Starting next week, Clown Shoes expands into Philadelphia.  Georgia will see expanded distribution soon (as right now the beers are only sold in Total Wines in the state, which has raised legality questions.)

Mercury Brewing in Ipswich, Massachusetts is expanding their facility, which will allow for more Clown Shoes.

As for Mexican Sombrero:

Style: Imperial Stout
Adjuncts: Vanilla extract, Ancho chili powder, cinnamon.

Availability: 22oz bombers

9% ABV

 

 

by Reid Ramsay