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Black Cannon Back On Shelves

Heavy Seas Brewing’s Black Cannon is making it’s second appearance in Atlanta.  Built on Loose Cannon, with a darker malt base.  Be on the lookout for more Black Cannon casks in Atlanta in the coming weeks.

The style is an oxymoron but Continue Reading →

Announcing The Buckhead Beer Fest

SAMPLE OVER 100 DIFFERENT BEERS AT INAUGURAL BUCKHEAD BEER FEST

Do you know the difference between a lager & a stout?  Do you enjoy an amber or a pale ale?  Do you ask for the bartender’s advice when ordering Continue Reading →

Cask: Heavy Seas Black Cannon

Expect a cask of Heavy Seas Brewing’s Black Cannon for Beer Geek Tuesday at Cypress Street. Cask taps at 6 pm.

Style: Black IPA/ Dark Cascadian Ale
Hops: Warrior, Simcoe, Centennial, Palisade
Malts: Black Wheat, Pale, Caramel, Munich

Taste Expectations: Roasty dark malts play well with pine & Continue Reading →

VID: Atlanta Summer Beerfest 2011

A video from Atlanta Summer Beerfest 2011.  You’re next drinking opportunity is coming up this month at the  http://atlantawinterbeerfest.com/, on January 28th, 2012.

Newcastle Founder’s Taps In Atlanta

Newcastle’s newest brew- Founder’s Ale has arrived stateside, and in Atlanta.  Initial tappings in the Atlanta metro area are Taco Mac (the second beer of the month this month.)  This Thursday, get a Newcastle Founders glass with purchase.  Look Continue Reading →

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Black Cannon Back On Shelves

Heavy Seas Brewing’s Black Cannon is making it’s second appearance in Atlanta.  Built on Loose Cannon, with a darker malt base.  Be on the lookout for more Black Cannon casks in Atlanta in the coming weeks.

The style is an oxymoron but this ale is an extension of our Loose Cannon style brewed with black malt.

Style: Black IPA
Hops: Warrior, Simcoe, Palisade
Malts: Black Wheat, Pale, Caramel, Munich

Taste Expectations: Piney & floral hops. Roasty malt backbone.  Touch of coffee.  Smooth
Availability: 12oz/6pks. Draft. Seasonally January — March.

7.25% ABV

Other news on the Heavy Seas front:
by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News

Announcing The Buckhead Beer Fest

SAMPLE OVER 100 DIFFERENT BEERS AT INAUGURAL BUCKHEAD BEER FEST

Do you know the difference between a lager & a stout?  Do you enjoy an amber or a pale ale?  Do you ask for the bartender’s advice when ordering because of all the new craft & import beers available?  Now you can answer all these questions while having a great time and listening to live music at the 1st ever Buckhead Beer Festival.  Your taste buds will experience one of the largest samplings of beers in Atlanta with over 100 domestic and international beers and wines. The festival will take place on Saturday, January 21, 2012 from 1PM until 6PM in the parking lot of the Gold Room at Lindbergh City Center in Buckhead within a giant heated tent.

Atlanta’s favorite 80’s and 90’s cover band, Justin, will be headlining the entertainment along with party rock funk from Ian Schumacher who will be performing earlier in the day.  As you walk around the event tasting an array of beers you will be able to chow down on some great food offerings from some of Atlanta’s best food trucks including Tex’s Tacos and The Pup Truck.

A portion of the proceeds benefit One Love Generation, a non-profit organization that empowers youth to inspire positive social change through art, service and awareness. The festival is hosted by Spiral Entertainment producer of some of Atlanta’s largest social events such as Luckyfest, Oysterfest, Spiralween, and the Brookhaven Beer Fest.

Event is limited to 3000 guests and admission includes a commemorative drinking glass.  Tickets are available now in advance for $35-$50 by visiting the website at www.buckheadbeerfest.com.  The price will increase as event draws near. The Lindbergh Marta Station is directly across the street from the Gold Room. Guests are encouraged to take public transportation or taxi cabs.

BROOKHAVEN BEER FEST
Saturday, January 21, 2012
1PM-6PM

www.BuckheadBeerFest.com

Sponsorship & Media Contact:  Spiral Entertainment – 404-695-8677 — [email protected]

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News

Cask: Heavy Seas Black Cannon

Expect a cask of Heavy Seas Brewing’s Black Cannon for Beer Geek Tuesday at Cypress Street. Cask taps at 6 pm.

Style: Black IPA/ Dark Cascadian Ale
Hops: Warrior, Simcoe, Centennial, Palisade
Malts: Black Wheat, Pale, Caramel, Munich

Taste Expectations: Roasty dark malts play well with pine & floral hops in this Black IPA.  Expect regular edition bottles and draft in Atlanta later this month.

7.25% ABV

Cypress Street Pint & Plate — 1/10/12, 6pm
817 West Peachtree Street
Atlanta, GA 30308

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News
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VID: Atlanta Summer Beerfest 2011

Atlanta Summer BeerfestA video from Atlanta Summer Beerfest 2011.  You’re next drinking opportunity is coming up this month at the  http://atlantawinterbeerfest.com/, on January 28th, 2012.

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News, Heineken NV, Newcastle

Newcastle Founder’s Taps In Atlanta

Newcastle’s newest brew- Founder’s Ale has arrived stateside, and in Atlanta.  Initial tappings in the Atlanta metro area are Taco Mac (the second beer of the month this month.)  This Thursday, get a Newcastle Founders glass with purchase.  Look for it on draft in more establishments in the metro area this month.

Founder’s joins Werewolf & Winter IPA in the brewery’s seasonal release lineup.  The limited release series is currently only available in Atlanta, Chicago, Boston, Denver, Las Vegas, Minneapolis, Phoenix, California, Virginia, North Carolina, & South Carolina.  Draft only, with 12oz bottles hitting stores in February.

Only one Limited Edition is special enough to bear the name Newcastle Founders Ale. The name, like the star on its label, is a tribute to the heritage of the five founding brewers of Victorian-era Newcastle. Its nutty brown color, light-bodied flavor and malty dry, bitter finish will make you as proud of our heritage as we are.

Style: English Bitter
Taste Expectations:
Availability: 12oz bottles (6/12pks) Draft.

4.8% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News

New Allagash Saison Series Headed To Atlanta

Allagash Brewing is sending a new round of draft only brews to the southeast this year.  It’s a rotating saison series, each with a unique set of ingredients.   The first is called Saison Genever, brewed with honey, juniper, and lemongrass.

Tasting notes on Saison Genever:

This dark amber saison has an aroma consisting of a pronounced fruitiness, with highlights of honey and pine throughout.  The flavor is a great balance of malts (both light and dark), hop bitterness and citrus fruit, while still leaving room to showcase a rich honey presence.  Saison Genever is medium to full bodied, yet dry and very refreshing.

Availability: Draft only.
Arrival: Jan-Feb, 2012

by Reid Ramsay