Founders Brewing

Vote For Founder’s New Label

Founder’s Brewing is asking for help with picking a label for an upcoming beer.  Apparently Founder’s has been working on the recipe for about 2 years but ran into some naming rights issues. Now they have 3 labels to choose Continue Reading →

Leon’s 2nd Anniversary Party

On Monday February 21st, Leon’s Full Service in Decatur, GA turns 2!  you know what that means? Beer. Lots of it.  To celebrate, Leon’s has a very special lineup for your drinking pleasure:

Mikkeller Rauch Beer Geek (Beer Geek Bacon)
Lagunitas Lil Continue Reading →

Founders Imperial Stout Returns

Founders Brewing’s Imperial Stout is a tasty treat that is a bit like Santa Claus.  One month, once a year.  This stout comes highly recommended, and highly rated.  In the hustle and bustle of one-time, hard to get beers – Continue Reading →

Founder’s Double Trouble Returns

If you are a fan of Bell’s Hopslam, hops, and big ipas, I hope you haven’t overlooked this beer.  This seasonal beer from Founder’s Brewing is sure to please the most discerning hop fan.

Commercial Description:
An imperial IPA that was brewed Continue Reading →

CASK ALERT: Terrapin’s Moo Hoo

On Friday, November 12th, Taco Mac Kennesaw turns 3 yrs old.  To celebrate – they will be tapping a cask of Terrapin’s new “Moo Hoo” and a few other goodies.

Tap Rundown:

Terrapin – Moo Hoo CASK.  The new chocolate milk stout, Continue Reading →

The Fred’s 1 Year Anniversary!

Tomorrow, Atlanta’s craft beer speakeasy turns 1!  How do you celebrate?  Craft beer style!  Here’s the lineup…

Terrapin – Moo Hoo CASK! – The first firkin of Terrapin’s newest chocolate milk stout seasonal is tapping @6pm!

Founder’s – Canadian Breakfast Stout Continue Reading →

Posted in Cool Stuff, Founders Brewing

Vote For Founder’s New Label

Founder’s Brewing is asking for help with picking a label for an upcoming beer.  Apparently Founder’s has been working on the recipe for about 2 years but ran into some naming rights issues. Now they have 3 labels to choose from (at left.)  From Founder’s:

Here are the materials you’ll need to help you make your decision:

A Description. The beer you’ve been waiting for. Keeping your taste satisfied while keeping your senses sharp. An all-day IPA naturally brewed with a complex array of malts, grains, and hops. Perfectly balanced for aggressive aromatics, moderate bitterness and a remarkably clean finish. It’s the perfect companion for tall tales around the bonfire, working around the yard, or introducing great craft beer to your Uncle Ernie and Aunt Claudia.
The Stats: 4.7% ABV, 42 IBUs, 6 SRM
Tasting notes: Fresh and hoppy, tropical fruits, oats and wheat.
Ingredients: Three varieties of malts, Simcoe and Amarillo hops (among others).
The accolades: Won a silver medal at the 2010 GABF.

And, by the way, you only get to vote once–there’s no wavering in the craft beer world. Make your decision by 5pm on Monday, April 4, or else it doesn’t count

http://www.foundersbrewing.com/blog/beer/help-us-pick-a-label

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Allagash Brewing, Bell's Brewing, Craft Beer Parties, Founders Brewing, Lagunitas, Mikkeller, Stone Brewing Co., Terrapin Beer Company

Leon’s 2nd Anniversary Party

On Monday February 21st, Leon’s Full Service in Decatur, GA turns 2!  you know what that means? Beer. Lots of it.  To celebrate, Leon’s has a very special lineup for your drinking pleasure:

Mikkeller Rauch Beer Geek (Beer Geek Bacon)
Lagunitas Lil Sumpin’ Wild
The Bruery Autumn Maple
Founders Old Curmudgeon ’09
Allagash Interlude
Stone Lucky Basartd
Bell’s Hopslam
Red Brick Vanilla Gorilla
Terrapin/De Proef Monstre Rouge
Cask: Sweetwater Old Faithful (IPA double dry-hopped with Centennial)
Cask: Twain’s Belgian Chocolate Wheat
Plus 3 very special “Local” offerings and a few other special treats

PLUS! It’s a Tweet up! Tweet about it using  #ATLtweetup

Leon’s Full Service – 2/21/11
131 East Ponce De Leon Avenue
Decatur, GA 30030

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Founders Brewing, Seasonal Return

Founders Imperial Stout Returns

Founders Brewing’s Imperial Stout is a tasty treat that is a bit like Santa Claus.  One month, once a year.  This stout comes highly recommended, and highly rated.  In the hustle and bustle of one-time, hard to get beers – lets we forget the beers in which those whales are built upon.  I don’t rate beer, but if I did -this beer would pass with flying colors.

Commercial Description:
Brewed with ten varieties of malted barley, this stout is smooth as silk, yet complex and rich in body. Serve this guy at cellar temperature. Put another log on the fire, sit back, and enjoy the friendship of this ultimate winter warmer

Style: Imperial Stout
Taste Expectations: Roasted malt. Chocolate, coffee. Creamy, without being heavy. Toffee, caramel, dark fruits.

Availability: 12oz/ 4pks.  Draft.  January, seasonally.

10.5% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Founders Brewing, Seasonal Return

Founder’s Double Trouble Returns

If you are a fan of Bell’s Hopslam, hops, and big ipas, I hope you haven’t overlooked this beer.  This seasonal beer from Founder’s Brewing is sure to please the most discerning hop fan.

Commercial Description:
An imperial IPA that was brewed to turn your world upside down. Hops will get you coming and going. Pungent aromatics up front pair with a malt-balanced backbone and a smooth bitter finish

Style: Imperial IPA

Taste Expectations: Hops abound in this beer. Citrus, floral, piney, herbally. Caramel malts. Bitter, & sweet.

Availability: 12 oz/ 4pks. Draft. Jan-April, seasonally.

9.4% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Bell's Brewing, Founders Brewing, Tap Takeovers

The Porter’s “Where The Wild Beers Are”

The Porter Beer Bar in Atlanta hosts an interesting and awesome tap takeover Friday nights in January. The takeovers have a particular theme in mind.  This Friday’s theme is  Michigan. (Beers from the state of).  I think you will be happy with the lineup –

Bell’s Batch 10,000, Founder’s Backwoods Bastard, Dirty Bastard, Breakfast Stout.  Great lineup for sure – but there are 6 more RARE kegs. They are extremely hard to come by in Georgia. (You might even say, not possible). Here is a hint – The Fresh Prince. No, not Philadelphia.  We are talking about Michigan here geniuses.  Can’t figure it out?  I guess you’ll just have to head to The Porter on Friday…

The Porter Beer Bar – 1/7/11, 6pm
1156 Euclid Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30307

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Casks, Craft Beer Parties, Dogfish Head, Founders Brewing, Left Hand Brewery, Now Tapping, Rare Opportunity, Smuttynose Brewing, Terrapin Beer Company

CASK ALERT: Terrapin’s Moo Hoo

On Friday, November 12th, Taco Mac Kennesaw turns 3 yrs old.  To celebrate – they will be tapping a cask of Terrapin’s new “Moo Hoo” and a few other goodies.

Tap Rundown:

Terrapin – Moo Hoo CASK.  The new chocolate milk stout, gravity poured.

Founders – Breakfast Stout. Imperial Stout, XX% ABV.  Popular double chocolate, coffee, oatmeal imperial stout.

Left Hand/Terrapin – Oxymoron. – India Pale Lager, 7% ABV.  Latest edition in the Midnight Project.  Hoppy pale lager.

Brooklyn – Detonation. Imperial IPA.  Part of the Brewmaster’s Reserve Series.  Awesome hoppy DIPA.

Terrapin – Hopzilla.  Imperial IPA, 9% ABV.  Fresh hopped w/ Citra hops – this side project was here and gone quick.

Dogfish Head – Chateau Jiahu. Herbed Beer, 10% ABV.  This beer has an awesome story.  Read up on it.  Beer spotlight soon.

Red Brick – Vanilla Gorilla. Barrel aged Porter, 7.5% ABV.  Porter aged in JD barrels for 6 mos. Vanilla bean added too.

Bell’s – Sparkling Ale.  Tripel, 9% ABV.  Wildly popular seasonal tripel from Bell’s.  Look for it back on shelves soon.

Smuttynose – Really Old Brown Dog. Old Ale, 10% ABV.  One of the best old ales in the US.  The bombers came and went.  Draft is a rare find.

Taps flow Friday, 6 pm!

Taco Mac Kennesaw
600 Chastain Road NW # 600
Kennesaw, GA 30144

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Craft Beer Parties, Founders Brewing, Rare Opportunity, Red Brick, Terrapin Beer Company

The Fred’s 1 Year Anniversary!

Tomorrow, Atlanta’s craft beer speakeasy turns 1!  How do you celebrate?  Craft beer style!  Here’s the lineup…

Terrapin – Moo Hoo CASK! – The first firkin of Terrapin’s newest chocolate milk stout seasonal is tapping @6pm!

Founder’s – Canadian Breakfast Stout – aka CBS.  This is their popular KBS aged in a maple syrup barrel.  Rare.

Terrapin – So Fresh & So Green, Green.  Wet hopped seasonal featuring amarillo hops.

Fred Brick – Steam Beer.  Collaboration between Fred Crudder & Red Brick Brewing.

Rodenbach – Oak Aged Vintage 2007.  Unblended edition of Brouwerji Palm’s Flemish Sour.

Scaldis Prestige – AKA Bush Prestige. Belgian Strong Pale Ale.  13% ABV.  It’s Bush Ambrée aged 6 months in oak instead of steel vats.

Sierra Nevada – Estate Harvest Ale.  IPA, 6.7% ABV. – Fresh hopped 100% organic offering from SN.

In addition- since Matt Deckard departed Taco Mac to start Deckard’s Kitchen & Kegs – a new chef has joined the team  There will be a food spread to show off his talents.  ( Sorry I don’t know his name yet.)

Also, some special taps upstairs at The Prado – Allagash Curieux 2009 Vintage.  Avery Hog Heaven 2009/2010.  Also, St Bernardus Christmas bottles.

It all starts at 5 pm!

The Fred Bar
5600 Roswell Rd
Atlanta, GA 30342

by Reid Ramsay