Stone Brewing Co is in the process of bottling Smoked Porter w/ Chipotle Peppers.
The brewery is in the process of releasing the pepper version and another with vanilla beans. The 12 0z bottles will be sold individually. Both versions are Continue Reading →
Ska Brewing will be releasing four seasonal stouts starting this fall. According to Jonathan Shikes of Denver Westword, each seasonal will be just that – seasonal. As in – you won’t see the beer coming out ridiculously far away from Continue Reading →
Weasel Rodeois the 2nd collaboration between Jester King and Mikkeller. (First was Ale/Malt Liquor In TX’ Geek Brunch.) This new weasel is based of Mikkeller’s Beer Geek Brunch Weasel, a beer brewed with “weasel coffee,” the most expensive coffee in the Continue Reading →
Is Cigar City Brewing gearing up for another Barrel Aged Hunahpu release day? Looks that way. Last year on 9/24/11, the Tampa based brewery released 3 barrel aged variations of the highly touted imperial stout: Whiskey, Bourbon, and Rum. Continue Reading →
Stone Brewing Co will soon promote Smoked Porter with Chipotle Peppers for the first time ever. The beer has been draft only, “from time to time” offering.
In December of 1996, we first released cult favorite Stone Smoked Porter, our second beer to Continue Reading →
Stone Brewing Co is adding Crime to the Quingenti Millitre lineup. Crime is a mix various hoppy Stone brews, mixed with chilies, and aged in whiskey. There is a counterpart (Punishment) that goes along with it’s partner in Crime. Continue Reading →
Somewhere in Indiana (ok, Munster for those of you with a map) there is a line. Today is 3 Floyd’s Brewing “Dark Lord Day.” Beer geeks/lovers/enthusiasts/psychos from all over vie for a bottle(s) of Dark Lord Imperial Stout, ranking among Continue Reading →
Stone Brewing Co is in the process of bottling Smoked Porter w/ Chipotle Peppers.
The brewery is in the process of releasing the pepper version and another with vanilla beans. The 12 0z bottles will be sold individually. Both versions are slated to hit the market on 6/18/12. No plans to bottle either again after this run.
Ska Brewing will be releasing four seasonal stouts starting this fall. According to Jonathan Shikes of Denver Westword, each seasonal will be just that – seasonal. As in – you won’t see the beer coming out ridiculously far away from the actual season. Each will stout be packaged in black cans.
First in the lineup: Autumnal Mole Stout, brewed with cocoa nibs, spices, and three different chile peppers. (September) The follow ups in planning are peppermint stout, and potentially another aged in wine. All very tentative of course. Click on for the full breakdown. [Denver Westward]
Weasel Rodeois the 2nd collaboration between Jester King and Mikkeller. (First was Ale/Malt Liquor In TX’ Geek Brunch.) This new weasel is based of Mikkeller’s Beer Geek Brunch Weasel, a beer brewed with “weasel coffee,” the most expensive coffee in the world. You might have heard it called “poop coffee” because the kopi luwak “weasel” eats the berries of the plant, and excretes the coffee beans. Vietnamese roaster, Trung Nguyen, provided the Kopi Luwak coffee. Weasel Rodeo is brewed with smoked malt and ground chipotle pepper.
Why, upon seeing a testosterone-fueled beast angrily thrashing about, did someone once think, “Betcha I can stay on that horse longer ‘n you.” How come the first time a searing hot pepper was popped into a mouth it wasn’t the last? And what about stepping in coffee bean-studded weasel poo provoked the human brain to ask the unreasonable question, “Reckon’ diesel’ make a decent cup of Joe?’ Even beer itself began with the thought, “Let’s squeeze the liquid out of those soggy, sprouting grains, leave it around for a few days until it starts to smell funny, and then drink it.” When the curious urge to do seemingly stupid things doesn’t kill us, it can sometimes yield bizarre and splendid results. Bottoms up! Jester King Craft Brewery is an authentic farmhouse brewery in the beautiful ‘Texas Hill Countty, on the outskirts of Austin. We brew what we like, drink what we want and offer the rest to those who share our tastes.
Style: Imperial Stout (w/ coffee, chipotle peppers)
Hops: Millenium, Saaz, Cascade, Columbus
Malts: Mans Otter, dark crystal malt, brown malt, chocolate malt, smoked malt
Availability: 750 ml bottles
Arrival: Draft already debuted. Bottles? August, 2012.
10.1% ABV
Is Cigar City Brewing gearing up for another Barrel Aged Hunahpu release day? Looks that way. Last year on 9/24/11, the Tampa based brewery released 3 barrel aged variations of the highly touted imperial stout: Whiskey, Bourbon, and Rum. A new one has surfaced – Brandy Barrel Aged Hunahpu.
Stout aged on Peruvian cacao nibs, ancho and pasilla chilies, cinnamon, and Madagascar vanilla beans. Aged in brandy barrels. Bottled in 2012.
Style: Imperial Stout(w/ Cinnamon, Vanilla beans, Chili Peppers, Cacao Nibs, Barrel Aged)
Availability: 750 ml bottles
Arrival: TBA
11% ABV
Stone Brewing Co will soon promote Smoked Porter with Chipotle Peppers for the first time ever. The beer has been draft only, “from time to time” offering.
In December of 1996, we first released cult favorite Stone Smoked Porter, our second beer to ever “go public,” following Stone Pale Ale, which debuted five months earlier. Fast forward one decade shortly after we’d moved into our new brewery on Citracado Pkwy in Escondido. In May of 2006, Stone Smoked Porter became the first Stone beer to get a “modification treatment,” reborn as Stone Smoked Porter w/ Chipotle Peppers. It was a thing of spicy glory, with the just-right smoky heat of the roasted jalapeiio peppers combining beautifully with the beer’s peat-smoked malt and roasty character. The mix of spiciness and the beer’s natural chocolaty overtones further complimented the symphony of flavor. (Ever try a spicy artisanal chocolate? You should; they can be quite incredible!) The beer quickly became one of Stone co-founder Greg Koch’s personal favorite. Even so, it’s still only ever been a limited “from-time-to-time” draft beer, and has never been bottled. Until now. Will we ever bottle it again? That’s for you to decide!
Style: Porter (w/ chipotle peppers)
Availability: Draft, 12 oz bottles
Arrival: TBA (Bottles)
5.9% ABV
Stone Brewing Co is adding Crime to the Quingenti Millitre lineup. Crime is a mix various hoppy Stone brews, mixed with chilies, and aged in whiskey. There is a counterpart (Punishment) that goes along with it’s partner in Crime. (See what I’m doing there?) Greg Koch tells the story on the label…
Greg here with a short word. Question actually. Maybe even a riddle.
As in, Q: “What do you call it when Greg takes his harvest bounty of chili pepper varieties from his own personal garden and/or Stone Farms, and adds them to… and thus ruins… and otherwise beautiful barrel aged blend of Arrogant Bastard Ale, OAKED Arrogant Bastard Ale, and Double Bastard Ale (AKA Lucky Basartd Ale)?
A: “A Crime!”
Q: ” What do you call it when you take a sip of Barrel Aged Double Bastard Ale that’s had an equal share of the bounty of chili peppers unceremoniously added in, resulting in a punishingly intense level of hot pepper heat to an already overly intense beer?”
A: “Punishment.”
And there you ahve it. As with many riddles boys and girls, this one carries a cautionary tale. Yes, I could have written it out Brothers Grimm style, but we don’t have time fo fairy tales. You got two riddles and a warning, and that’s all. Unless you’ve actually managed to procure one of these ultra rarities in which case you’ll get Crime and Punishment. Not to mention regret. Hmmm… I like it. “Regret.” No THERE’S a great name for a beer.
Note: This beer is fro fans of capsicum heat only. If you don’t qualify, then stay far afar away (or as some prefer, whimper and whine through tear stained eyes). You should realize in advance that no one cares to hear said whimpering and whining about your foolish decision. It’s better to remain silent and be thought a whimp, than to whine and complain and remove all doubt.
Style: American Strong Ale (Barrel Aged, w/ Peppers)
Availability: 500 ml bottles. Limited Release
Arrival: TBA
8.5% ABV
Read More: Quingenti Series, Stone Brewing Co
Somewhere in Indiana (ok, Munster for those of you with a map) there is a line. Today is 3 Floyd’s Brewing “Dark Lord Day.” Beer geeks/lovers/enthusiasts/psychos from all over vie for a bottle(s) of Dark Lord Imperial Stout, ranking among the best beers on planet earth.
In addition to grabbing a bottle of Dark Lord, the brewery has some rare variants available today. Those lucky enough to attend the event today got a “Golden Ticket.” Each ticket has a scratch off portion, much like a lottery ticket. If you win, you get a chance to purchase a barrel aged Dark Lord variant. The variants are:
Bourbon Barrel Aged Dark Lord
Vanilla Bean Bourbon Barrel Aged Dark Lord
Cognac Barrel Aged Dark Lord
Cognac Barrel Aged Dark Lord de Muerte (Aged w/ ancho and guajillo peppers)
Each bottle is waxed dipped, screen printed, and a whopping $50 dollars a bottle.
below: A 2012 Dark Lord Day ticket
