New Releases

ON SHELVES: Sierra Nevada 30th Vol#2

The second installment of Sierra Nevada 30th Anniversary has arrived.  Helles Lager.

The second release celebrating 30 years of brewing by Sierra Nevada (Chico, CA),  is Charlie, Fred and Ken’s Lager.  ”Helles” is a German adjective for “light, or light one.” Continue Reading →

NEW RELEASE: Southern Tier Mokah

Southern Tier blew into town a few weeks ago.  Mostly bomber offerings, but there were a few 6 pack offerings.  Another bomber offering just emerged – Mokah.  Mokah is an imperial stout from the Lakewood, NY brewer.

Mokah is a part Continue Reading →

Peak Organic Summer Session

Some drinkers see the word organic and they grimace.   I guess the word organic has gotten a “bean sprouts and tofu reputation.”  I won’t lie, even I am guilty of that thought before my first taste of a Peak Continue Reading →

Schmaltz Rejewvenator: Year of the Grape

The 2010 edition of Rejewvenator by Shmaltz Brewing has arrived! This year features grapes as it’s highlighted ingredient.  (AKA The Year of the Grape.)  This is the 3rd edition of  the “Sacred Species” collection.  The previous releases featured dates and Continue Reading →

Brooklyn Soriachi Ace Debuts Today!

Quick recap of the Brooklyn Brewmaster’s Series.  Cookie Jar Porter. Black Ops.  Dark Matter.  There are more, but those are a few that have hit Atlanta.  Next up – Sorachi Ace.

Sorachi Ace is a farmhouse ale, brewed with a rare Continue Reading →

NEW RELEASE: Avery Seventeen

Just released by Avery Brewing (Boulder, Co) is their 17th Anniversary brew.  Last year for their 16th, was a saison.  This year is a dry hopped black lager.

This edition emphasizes noble German hops with a dark malt profile.  It’s comparable Continue Reading →

NEW RELEASE: New Belgium Belgian Blonde

Following on the heels of Eric’s Ale in the Lips of Faith collection is Belgian Blonde Ale from New Belgium Brewing (Ft. Collins, Co.)  Belgian Blonde Ale is a strong golden ale, with a Belgian flair.

New Belgium description –

“This strong Continue Reading →