Cypress Street’s People’s choice winning cask at Sweetwater’s Brew Your Cask Off event has quickly become a hit. It was a standout at Sweetwater, and was drained dry at 420 Fest. I’m pleased to be able to mention you have Continue Reading →
With the first annual Atlanta Beer Week fast approaching, I thought I would start a series of in depth Spotlights digging in to the happenings of the week. By now you know my love of casks. During ABW, Sweetwater Brewing Continue Reading →
Ruination IPA was first brewed in June 1992. So named because it had a “ruinous” effect on your palette due to all the hops. Great if you are a big hop head. Ruination is Continue Reading →
One of favorite casks at Sweetwater’s Brew your Cask off was Cypress Street’s Knobzilla Vanilla. Wes Anderson, beer manager at Cypress was the lead brewer in this tasty concoction. It won the People’s Choice Award!
Recently I’ve gotten A LOT of questions about when this beer benefiting the rebuild of the Georgia Theatre is going to finally arrive. Official word from Terrapin? Not sure yet. Each of the boxes had to be individually hand numbered Continue Reading →
Terrapin’s latest release, Capt’n Krunkles is docking in Atlanta. In another rare appearance, the Capt’n will be on cask this Friday, at Taco Mac Metropolis. This cask isn’t oaked, or specially hopped – its just a cask version of Krunkles. Continue Reading →
It’s Tuesday again, one of 7 great nights for drinking great beer. Tonight at Cypress Street, Terrapin Brewing (Athens, Ga) is the featured brewer. I’ve already mentioned the cask – Terrapin Hopsecutioner w/ whiskey chips. The Capt’n will be Continue Reading →
Cypress Street’s People’s choice winning cask at Sweetwater’s Brew Your Cask Off event has quickly become a hit. It was a standout at Sweetwater, and was drained dry at 420 Fest. I’m pleased to be able to mention you have one final chance to enjoy this beer – tomorrow night 5/4 at Cypress Street. Knobzilla Vanilla is the featured cask at Cypress’s Beer Geek Tuesday event.
In short, Knobzilla Vanilla is an Oatmeal stout, brewed with Knob Creek and vanilla beans. Yeah, it gets my mouth watering too. It’s every bit as tasty as it sounds and you have one last chance to get it.
This cask taps at 6pm, Tuesday 5/4.
Cypress Pint & Plate
817 West Peachtree Street Northwest
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 815-9243
With the first annual Atlanta Beer Week fast approaching, I thought I would start a series of in depth Spotlights digging in to the happenings of the week. By now you know my love of casks. During ABW, Sweetwater Brewing will feature a cask on tour each night. Here is the cask lineup –
May 19th — “Dirty South” a dark version of our IPA dry hopped with Centennial hops in the cask
May 20th — “Chocolate Quad” Our BSP Quad “kissed” with Chocolate
May 21st — “Old Faithful” SweetWater’s IPA dry hopped with Centennial hops in the cask
May 22nd — “Go Big or Go Hop” SweetWater IPA dry hopped with Columbus Hops in the Cask and a little Hop Secret
Tours are Wed, Thur, and Fri from 5:30 — 7:30 and Sat from 2:30 — 4:30
Ruination IPA was first brewed in June 1992. So named because it had a “ruinous” effect on your palette due to all the hops. Great if you are a big hop head. Ruination is brewed year round in 22oz bombers and fairly pricey (but worth it) 12oz/6 pks.
Regular Ruination Ingredients –
Hops – Columbus & Centennial
Malts – ???
A cask of this beast of an IPA is tapping this week. On Wednesday April 21st Taco Mac Metropolis will debut Ruination IPA – dry hopped with both Simcoe and Centennial. If you love hops, you’ll really enjoy this one.
One of favorite casks at Sweetwater’s Brew your Cask off was Cypress Street’s Knobzilla Vanilla. Wes Anderson, beer manager at Cypress was the lead brewer in this tasty concoction. It won the People’s Choice Award!
Well today – (4/18) Cypress Street’s Knobzilla Vanilla will be seen again in Atlanta – as a part of the special beer tasting at Sweetwater’s 420 Fest. The top 5 winners at Brew Your Cask Off will be featured alongside Knobzilla ,and 5 that Sweetwater has created for the event.
Casks tap in the Sweetwater tent @ 2pm! Not sure of the cost for these… Bring cash!! Take MARTA, parking sucks! See you at 2!
Recently I’ve gotten A LOT of questions about when this beer benefiting the rebuild of the Georgia Theatre is going to finally arrive. Official word from Terrapin? Not sure yet. Each of the boxes had to be individually hand numbered and boxed, so it’s been a little time consuming. A release party has already been held in Athens. (Thanks @jbyce) I’m pleased to announce that your first taste of this beer is coming soon. On April 6th, Manuel’s Tavern will have a cask of “The Iron Tankard.”
“The Iron Tankard” is the first release of 4 releases dedicated to the rebuild of The Georgia Theatre, taken by fire last year. The Iron Tankard refers to a huge iron swimming pool that used to reside in the basement of the building when it started as a YMCA in 1889. Tankard is an Old Ale, fitting for the age of the building itself. Old Ales are characterized by a strong malt character. Brewers used to transfer the ale to vats/oak casks to age for a long time. Thus, Old Ale.
Ingredient run down –
Hops: Goldings
Malts: 2-row pale, Munich II, Crystal 65, Crystal 85, Special B
ABV — 9.4%
Manuel’s Tavern, 4/6/10 Time ???
602 N Highland Avenue Northeast
Atlanta, GA 30307-1433
(404) 525-3447
Terrapin’s latest release, Capt’n Krunkles is docking in Atlanta. In another rare appearance, the Capt’n will be on cask this Friday, at Taco Mac Metropolis. This cask isn’t oaked, or specially hopped – its just a cask version of Krunkles. (Many times, that makes the best casks)
It’s Tuesday again, one of 7 great nights for drinking great beer. Tonight at Cypress Street, Terrapin Brewing (Athens, Ga) is the featured brewer. I’ve already mentioned the cask – Terrapin Hopsecutioner w/ whiskey chips. The Capt’n will be making an appearance too. Here’s your rundown.
CASK – Hopsecutioner. American IPA, 7.2% ABV. Newest full time offering by Terrapin, and only the 2nd distributed IPA in the Atlanta market. The brewers at Terrapin soaked American oak chips in Woodford Reserve Kentucky Bourbon, then added those chips to the cask. Woodford Reserve is very bold, and presents very well on the palette. Looking forward to this one.
Capt’n Krunkles – IPA, 7.5% ABV. Newest Side Project release by Terrapin – #10. Unofficially a black IPA, Krunkles is a hoppy IPA with dark roasty malts. Hops include – Warrior, Columbus, Nugget, Centennial, Simcoe. Dry Hopped w/ Ahtanum. Malts – 2 Row Pale, Dark Munich, Crystal 24, DH Carafa III. I think you’re in for a pleasant surprise.
Rye Squared – Imperial IPA, 8.5% ABV. Part of Terrapin’s Monster Beer Tour, limited seasonal release. Lots of strong aromatic & bittering hops. Hops include – Magnum, Fuggle, East Kent, Golding, Cascade, Amarillo (Dry Hop.) Released in February. Balanced, clean, cellars well.
All beers tap tonight at 7pm! Come hear Cypress Street brag about their People’s Choice Cask win at Sweetwater’s Brew Your Cask Off on Saturday! Congratulations again!
Cypress Street Pint & Plate 3/9, 7pm817 W. Peachtree StreetAtlanta, GA
Cypress Street’s People’s choice winning cask at Sweetwater’s Brew Your Cask Off event has quickly become a hit. It was a standout at Sweetwater, and was drained dry at 420 Fest. I’m pleased to be able to mention you have one final chance to enjoy this beer – tomorrow night 5/4 at Cypress Street. Knobzilla Vanilla is the featured cask at Cypress’s Beer Geek Tuesday event.
