Shmaltz Brewing has just released a barrel aged edition of Human Blockhead. The beer has almost become iconic, featuring Donny Vomit, a human pin cushion and part of the real Coney Island Freakshow. (And a nice guy to boot, with Continue Reading →
Shmaltz Brewing Lenny’s R.I.P.A.
“Satire equals tragedy plus time.”
Lenny Bruce
Emmis, Shmuck! 40 years alive. Over 40 years dead. And shares of Lenny Bruce commodities are still long-term performers – solid! Sure there’s been books, posters, films, plays, a box set of course. Continue Reading →
Shmaltz Brewing’s He’brew Origin Ale. Brewed with pomegranate.
In the Greek myth of Persephone’s abduction by Hades, lord of the underworld, the pomegranate represents life, regeneration, marriage, perhaps the seasons… contradictory versions, way too convoluted for a beer flyer-googleit! – The Continue Reading →
Virginia McLean, partner in the Reunion project, died from complications from multiple myeloma in June, 2007. She had a fantastic quote “Cancer can cause my death, but it can only take my life if I give it that.” Virginia is the inspiration for the Reunion project, a way to drink good beer and raise money for the Institute for & Bone Cancer Research. 100% of the proceeds go straight to IMBCR. (www.imbcr.org) This Institute works to prolong the life of individuals suffering from the currently incurable form of bone cancer, and hopes to one day find a cure. This institute does not have a huge operating budget — and proceeds from this Reunion project really make a difference.
The 2011 edition of Reunion features some new people in the collaboration – Shmaltz Brewing & Olive & Sinclair. Shmaltz needs no introduction, but you previously met Olive & Sinclair & their chocolate in Terrapin’s “Moo Hoo” released last fall. Reunion Ale 2011 is a dark ale brewed with Cocoa Nibs, Vanilla, & chili peppers.
A beer George Washington drank before sending the English packing for good has been brewed again. Among the collected writing of America’s first president was a handwritten recipe for “small beer” from 1757. The New York Public Library is in Continue Reading →
<UPDATE 4/29:> Hop Manna was made only for special brewclubs nationally & internal tastings. Shmaltz doesn’t have the capacity/time to brew this for normal distribution. Based on it’s success, you could see this beer go into distribution in 2012.
Shmaltz Brewing is Continue Reading →
Shmaltz Brewing’s Coney Island Human Blockhead.
Pound for Pound the Blockhead is a true professional. Penetrate the senses. Engage the brain. Propel towards the palate. Try this at home or your favorite drinking hole. Purely for your amusement.
Style: Doppelbock
Availability: 22oz bombers, Continue Reading →
