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Blasphemy Gets The Drain

Blasphemy was first brewed in 2007, appearing again in 2008.  It was set to make a triumphant return this year – which is has in some markets.  Sadly, 2 bottling runs did pay QC muster, and failed.  Burial Continue Reading →

Innis & Gunn’s Newest: Cognac

Innis & Gunn’s newest import – Cognac-Oak Finish.  In this edition, the dark amber was aged in heartwood oak infused with Cognac.

Expect toffee and fruit flavors and light hops.

Availability: 11.2fl oz bottles. Potential draft in 2012

Arrival: TBD

7.4% ABV

 

Brewers Alley Owner Creates Monacacy Brewing

Frederick Maryland will have another brewery joining the brewing ranks of the city – Monacacy Brewing.mon  Phil Bowers, managing member will be building a 15,000 square foot brewery ready by November, 2011.

Bowers is also know for his restaurant Brewers Alley, Continue Reading →

Barrel Aged Old Raspy #14 Shipping Soon

You’ll be pretty excited to hear that North Coast Brewing’s 14th Anniversary release – Barrel Aged Old Rasputin, aka XIV starts shipping soon.

North Coast’s muti-medal winning and and highly acclaimed Russian imperial stout – Old Rasputin spends time in bourbon barrels. Continue Reading →

Posted in Beer News, Weyerbacher

Blasphemy Gets The Drain

Blasphemy was first brewed in 2007, appearing again in 2008.  It was set to make a triumphant return this year – which is has in some markets.  Sadly, 2 bottling runs did pay QC muster, and failed.  Burial at sea.

We will make sure that those distributors that did not receive Blasphemy 2011 will receive it in 2012.

Style: Quadrupel. (Barrel Aged)

Next Shipment: 2012

[Weyerbacher]

 

 

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Boulevard Extra Fresh Hopped Nutcracker Ale

Boulevard Brewing Extra Fresh Hopped Nutcracker Ale.  7.2% ABV.  

Draft Only as of 10/12/11

Posted in Beer News, Innis & Gunn

Innis & Gunn’s Newest: Cognac

Innis & Gunn Cognac Oak Finish

Innis & Gunn’s newest import – Cognac-Oak Finish.  In this edition, the dark amber was aged in heartwood oak infused with Cognac.

Expect toffee and fruit flavors and light hops.

Availability: 11.2fl oz bottles. Potential draft in 2012

Arrival: TBD

7.4% ABV

 

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Carry Your Wife, Win Her Weight In Beer

There’s a race in Bangor, Maine in which you win your wife’s weight in beer. Here’s what you have to do.  Pick up your wife. Run with her.  It’s a big sport! There are World Championships In Finland!

At the end of the day, your wife in on one side of the scale, and beer on the other. You keep stacking until they balance out.  Plus 6x her weight in cash.  Check out the video of the blessed event. [BangorDaily]

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Brewers Alley Owner Creates Monacacy Brewing

Frederick Maryland will have another brewery joining the brewing ranks of the city – Monacacy Brewing.mon  Phil Bowers, managing member will be building a 15,000 square foot brewery ready by November, 2011.

Bowers is also know for his restaurant Brewers Alley, showcasing his brewing talents for years.

Just like wine connoisseurs who explore the nuances of regional grapes, so, too do fans of craft beer, who want to enjoy beer styles created with locally-grown ingredients,” says Bowers, “Local origination of ingredients will be one of Monocacy’s major brewing initiative.” Tom Flores, who has served as brewmaster at Brewer’s Alley since 1997, will oversee operations at the brewery.

What’s in a name? Monacacy Brewing is named for the river that runs through Frederick County.

The brewery will be able to produce 20,000 barrels a year at full capacity.  The Brewer’s Alley beers will be a separate lineup from Monacacy’s.  There will be the potential for contract brewing at  the Frederick location.  25 employees will initially be hired to run the brewery.

More info on Monacacy [PressRelease]

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Bruery’s Black Tuesday To Be Sold Online (Local Pickup)

Another hard to get beer coming at ya.  The rundown:

The Bruery’s Black Tuesday is bourbon barrel aged imperial stout, ranked among the best in the world.  They will be released on 10/25/11.

They will be on sale at bt.thebruery.com starting at 10 AM Pacific.  3 bottle limit. $30 a bottle.

Pick up starts 10/26 at The Bruery Provisions store.  They will be held until 12/1/11.

Someone can pick up your bottles for you (The Bruery DOESN’T ship).  Make sure that person is in the SHIP TO line.

-If you plan on having someone else pick up the bottles, please make sure they are listed in the “ship to” portion of the checkout.

Bottles in your cart aren’t yours until sale is complete.

MOST IMPORTANTLY! There will be other options to buy Black Tuesday throughout the year… more options to follow.

[BlackTuesday]

Posted in Beer News, North Coast Brewing

Barrel Aged Old Raspy #14 Shipping Soon

You’ll be pretty excited to hear that North Coast Brewing’s 14th Anniversary release – Barrel Aged Old Rasputin, aka XIV starts shipping soon.

North Coast’s muti-medal winning and and highly acclaimed Russian imperial stout – Old Rasputin spends time in bourbon barrels.  Released once a year in corked and caged bottles.  12th Anniversary saw limited distribution upon it’s release, retailing around $20 a bottle.

Per North Coast:
Rasputin XIV is Here!
For the past few years, barrel-aged Old Rasputin has been released in such limited quantities that it has been available only at the brewery retail shop.  However, we have received so many requests for this beer that for the 12th anniversary,  NCBC produced enough Old Rasputin XIV to put into broader distribution.  There’s certainly not a flood of it, but it is available in select areas.  Check the distributor in your area to find where to get it. 
 

Style: Imperial Stout (barrel aged)
Availability: 16.9 oz bottles. Corked/Caged
Arrival: Now Available, as of 12/6/111

11.2%ABV