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Terrapin’s Tree Hugger Arrives In April

Terrapin Beer Company will release a draft only beer in April dubbed “Tree Hugger.”  There’s a little backstory on this one.

Terrapin’s Spike Buckowski got pretty friendly with the altbier style on a recent trip to Germany.  Altbiers originated in Dusseldorf, Germany Continue Reading →

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Terrapin’s Tree Hugger Arrives In April

Terrapin Beer Company will release a draft only beer in April dubbed “Tree Hugger.”  There’s a little backstory on this one.

Terrapin’s Spike Buckowski got pretty friendly with the altbier style on a recent trip to Germany.  Altbiers originated in Dusseldorf, Germany and are malty-nutty in flavor.  Tree Hugger will play off this style, but a little hoppier.  A hoppy altbier.

Some of the proceeds of Tree Hugger will benefit Decatur Green Fest.   The fest is a free concert on the Decatur Courthouse Square featuring local and regional musical artists benefitting the Dogwood Alliance and the Oakhurst Community Garden Project.

Style: Altbier
Availability: Draft only
Arrival: April, 2012 (Tentative)

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by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Meet the Brewer

Blue Point Brewing Launch: Brick Store Pub

Blue Point Brewing is officially launching in Georgia next week. There are a few events going on to welcome the brewery.  Head to Brick Store Pub on Tuesday, April 3rd. 

The Blue Point Brewing Company Georgia Release party Please Join us this Tuesday April 3rd at 5pm for the official launch of Blue Point Brewing Company in the state of Georgia. Blue Point is located on Long island New York and has been brewing outstanding craft beers since 1998. Come on down to the pub and welcome the owner and other Brewery folk to our state. 5 Beers on draft at once including: 

(Click each beer for more info)

Toasted Lager

Hoptical Illusion

RastafaRye Ale

No Apologies

Sour Cherry Imperial Stout

Brick Store Pub – 4/3/12, 5 pm
125 East Court Square
Decatur, Georgia 30030 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News

Cask: Terrapin Phlux Capacitor, Taco Mac Suwanee

The first cask of of Terrapin’s new Phlux Capacitor will happen this Friday at the Taco Mac in Suwanee, Georgia.  A little bit of a hike for you more downtown folk.  Phlux is the new Side Project release – an American strong ale aged in oak.

Be among the first people outside of Terrapin’s home of Athens, Georgia to try this newbie.

Taco Mac – Suwanee  – 3/30/12, 6 pm. 
3443 Lawrenceville-Suwanee Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
(P) 678.730.0941 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News

The Porter Hosts Clown Shoes Kick Off Party

Remember BSJ mentioning that Clown Shoes was in Atlanta? And that draft offerings were coming soon?  Mark your calendars April 4th, 2012.   The Porter Beer Bar is hosting a Clown Shoes launch party.

Starting at 6 pm, Nick, Molly, & the rest of the Porter crew will tap various beers from the (sometimes controversial) brewery.   Tap lineup to follow.  In the meantime, check out the latest news from the brewery.

The Porter Beer Bar – 4/4/12
1156  Euclid Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30307

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News

Pick The Next Blue Moon Tastings, Atlanta

Blue Moon Brewing is giving Atlanta the chance to taste and pick the next Blue Moon brew.  The beer will debut in August, 2012.  There are three prototypes for you to test and try:  Caramel Apple Spice, Blackberry Tart, and Dark Chocolate Bacon Porter.  Fan of Blue Moon?  Check out the most recent Blue Moon news here.

3 Events are scheduled for Atlanta, and open to the public.  

Neighbor’s Pub – March 27, 2012, 7pm
752 N Highland Ave NE # C
Atlanta, GA 30306
(404) 872-5440

Joe’s On Juniper – March 29th, 2012, 7 pm 
1049 Juniper Street Northeast
Atlanta, GA
(404) 875-6634

Wild Wing Cafe – March 31, 2012, 7 pm
2145 Roswell Road
Marietta, GA 30062

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News

Atlanta To Get 1st New Belgium Festival In June

Atlanta will get its first New Belgium Tour De Fat event this June.  Tour de Fat unites bike lovers for a day of two-wheeled revelry (PARTY!) while raising money for local nonprofits. Tour de Fat includes a costumed bicycle parade, New Belgium beer, bands, local food, unusual bike contests and more.  Could it sound any more fun?

For those looking for a real earth friendly challenge – there is a Car-For-Bike Swapper Challenge.  An individual will volunteer to trade in their keys for a shiny new bike.   In trade, the person chooses a bike shop to help make the ultimate car replacement bike. ($2,250 budget).   Cars traded will be auctioned by Vehicles For Charity.

A little bit more about Tour De Fat:

  • Start sewing, collecting and dreaming up something to wear as Tour de Fat encourages embracing your inner costume-loving self. Come dressed up to help put on the most colorful, respectful and creative bike parade ever witnessed in each city.
  • Tour de Fat seeks to leave as small an environmental imprint as possible and composts and recycles waste. Bring only what you need and watch for proper receptacles. We’ll do the rest!
  • All performers grab your attention from alternatively empowered stages decked out in recycled materials; trucks and transport use biofuel sourced from recycled waste oils; and all vendors operate off the grid.
  • This is a pro-bike celebration, not an anti-car rally. Non-cyclists are more than welcome to join the festivities.

Tour De Fat Atlanta will be held on June 3oth, 2012 in the Historic 4th Ward.

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News

Finch’s Beer Co Officially Arrives In ATL

Atlanta has a new brewery gracing its beer shelves – Finch’s Beer Co.  The Chicago based brewery is officially shipping to the state.    Initially two beers are now available on draft and in 16 oz cans.

Golden Wing Blonde Ale – Blonde Ale, 4.7% ABV.  (Medium bodied, malty, touch of citrus.) Draft, 16 oz cans.

Cut Throat Pale – Pale Ale, 5.5% ABV.  (Crisp, bitter, balanced pale ale.)  Draft, 16 oz cans.

A few stores received these two this week, with more coming in the next 7 days.  What’s next?  Expect Threadless IPA to follow shortly.  Finch’s is distributed by United.

by Reid Ramsay