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Heavy Seas Below Decks 2012 On Shelves

Love barleywines? Don’t miss this seasonal release. Heavy Seas Brewing (Baltimore, MD) upgraded this brew to bomber status a couple of years ago. Highly cellerable, and boozy to boot. Each year, three editions are released. The regular edition (above), Cabernet Barrel Continue Reading →

Westbrook To Distribute To Georgia

Westbrook Brewing (Mt. Pleasant, SC) will be distributing to Georgia soon.  The brewery has signed a distribution deal with Savannah Distributing.  Westbrook is founded by Edward Westbrook in late 2010.  Their year round beers include White Thai IPA, and India Continue Reading →

New Beers Eve at Front Page Little 5 Points

Atlanta Beer Festivals presents New Beers Eve at Front Page News and Tijuana Garage Little 5 Points

Monday, December 31, 9pm-1am

Your ticket price includes food and drinks. Well liquor, house wine, and over 20 beer choices. Full list will be posted on the Continue Reading →

Sixpoint To Distribute To Georgia in 2013

Sixpoint Brewery (Brooklyn, NY) has recently inked a deal that will bring the popular canned offerings to the Peach State. Sixpoint has chosen Atlanta Beverage Company & Eagle Rock Distributing for the deal.

Four offerings are slated for initial launch, estimated Continue Reading →

Posted in Heavy Seas, Seasonal Return

Heavy Seas Below Decks 2012 On Shelves

Love barleywines? Don’t miss this seasonal release. Heavy Seas Brewing (Baltimore, MD) upgraded this brew to bomber status a couple of years ago. Highly cellerable, and boozy to boot. Each year, three editions are released. The regular edition (above), Cabernet Barrel Aged Below Decks, and Bourbon Below Decks. The barrel aged editions are a few weeks away.

Our English style barleywine — rich, malty, and opulent. Great at time of release but will benefit from bottle aging for many years to come. VINTAGE DATED.

Style: Barleywine (English style, lighter on the hops)
Availability: 22oz bombers.  Some draft.  Nov-Dec seasonal.  Vintage dated

Cellar? Yes

10% ABV

Pic via @AleYeahBeer
by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Westvleteren

Westvleteren XII Hits Total Wine on 12/12/12

One of the most talked about beer releases in America in 2012 is upon us. Westvleteren XII, considered by some to be the #1 on planet earth will be released on U.S. soil for one time only. The Trappist quadrupel is usually only available at the monastery in Westvleteren, Belgium. The abbey is in such need of repair, that production of the world’s most sought after beer had to be increased to raise the funds for the repairs.

Westvleteren XII available for sale in a 6 pack with 2 glasses for $84.99.  All proceeds benefit the Abbey. Total Wine has announced this release will occur on 12.12.12, and available at Total Wine in the following states: Delaware, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Arizona, California and Nevada.

Style: Quadrupel (Trappist)
Availability: 6 bottle packs w/ 2 glasses. One time release.
Arrival: 12/12/12

10.2% ABV

 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Sierra Nevada

Sierra Nevada Beer Camp Takeover Today, The Porter

Head over to The Porter Beer Bar today for a Sierra Nevada tap takeover. 6 pm. 

Featured beers include:

Floral IPA

Narwhal Imperial Stout

Ovila Dubbel

& very rare El Pluorado, made by local beer writer @AleSharpton.

The Porter Beer Bar — 11/20/12, 6 pm
1156 Euclid Avenue
Atlanta, Georgia 30307

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Distribution Expansion, Westbrook Brewing Co

Westbrook To Distribute To Georgia

Westbrook Brewing (Mt. Pleasant, SC) will be distributing to Georgia soon.  The brewery has signed a distribution deal with Savannah Distributing.  Westbrook is founded by Edward Westbrook in late 2010.  Their year round beers include White Thai IPA, and India Pale Ale. Mexican Cake, the brewery’s anniversary beer got a lot of attention with its release earlier this year.

In addition to Westbrook’s lineup, the brewery brews select beers for Danish brewer Evil Twin Brewing.  Look for the beers on shelves before the end of the year.

 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in New Releases, Terrapin Beer Company

Terrapin’s “Liquid Bliss” Should Arrive This Week

Terrapin’s Liquid Bliss Chocolate Peanut Butter Porter should arrive in stores this week. Bliss, aka Side Project #18 by the Athens, Georgia brewery is first time brewmaster “Spike” and crew have released a beer like this this. It took some time to get the recipe right when brewing with peanuts & peanut butter.

Style: Porter (w/ Chocolate & Peanut Butter)
Availability: 22 oz bombers, Draft. One time release
Arrival: Mid-November, 2012

6.7% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News

New Beers Eve at Front Page Little 5 Points

Atlanta Beer Festivals presents New Beers Eve at Front Page News and Tijuana Garage Little 5 Points

Monday, December 31, 9pm-1am

Your ticket price includes food and drinks. Well liquor, house wine, and over 20 beer choices. Full list will be posted on the website soon. Premium liquor and shots will be available for a slight upcharge. Food will be an extensive appetizer buffet.

Advance Tickets are $50, price will increase to $60 on December 27, and will be $70 day of event

First 100 tickets are just $40

All inclusive party.

Live music on the FPN stage with The Geeks, DJ dance party in Tijuana Garage

Dress is casual

Website

Facebook

Tickets will go on sale Wednesday, November 14 at 10am

21 and up event, no kids. Rain or shine, no refunds (indoor event, so shouldn’t be a problem)

Questions ?? [email protected]

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News, Sixpoint Craft Ales

Sixpoint To Distribute To Georgia in 2013

Sixpoint Brewery (Brooklyn, NY) has recently inked a deal that will bring the popular canned offerings to the Peach State. Sixpoint has chosen Atlanta Beverage Company & Eagle Rock Distributing for the deal.

Four offerings are slated for initial launch, estimated in March, 2013. Bengali Tiger, Sweet Action, The Crisp and Resin.

Sixpoint Brewery was founded in 2004 by Andrew Bronstein and Shane Welch. The brewery launched can offerings in June 2011.

by Reid Ramsay