Coffee

Prairie Pirate Bomb, the rum aged beer returns

Prairie Pirate Bomb, the brewery’s well-known imperial stout aged in rum barrels, returns to the brewery’s lineup again in March, 2016.

The brewery mentions that more of the Bomb! spices were added to the finished Prairie Pirate Bomb, so the pop even more Continue Reading →

Stone Americano Stout hits shelves

Stone Americano Stout, a limited new release, is now hitting shelves.

A nod to the Stone Espresso Imperial Russian Stout released in 2013, Stone Americano Stout is a return to the fan favorite. 250 pounds of coffee is provided by San Diego Continue Reading →

Avery Callipygian, Barrel-Aged #35

Avery Callipygian Barrel-Aged Stout looks to be the 35th entry in the brewery’s on-going Barrel-Aged Series.

Bottling to occur in April, Avery Callipygian Barrel-Aged Stout features vanilla beans, cocoa nibs, cocoa, coffee, and bourbon barrel-aging.

No 35. She was twerking well before the Continue Reading →

Avery Tweak Batch 2, January 31st

Avery Brewing’s Tweak, you might know by another name –Meph Addict. The name (referencing Mephistopheles) was changed because it sounded a little too close to a recreational drug you hopefully have never used. (Read the label description.)

Avery Tweak is Mephistopheles Imperial Stout, Continue Reading →

Sam Adams Nitro Cans now shipping nationally

Boston Beer Company, makers of what you know as Samuel Adams beer, have officially launched their first nitrogenated beer can offerings, nationally.

First up in the series is Sam Adams Nitro White Ale. Brewed with Citra hops, plus Grains of Paradise, orange peel, Continue Reading →

Posted in Prairie Artisanal Ales, Seasonal Return

Prairie Pirate Bomb, the rum aged beer returns

Prairie Pirate Bomb, the brewery’s well-known imperial stout aged in rum barrels, returns to the brewery’s lineup again in March, 2016.

The brewery mentions that more of the Bomb! spices were added to the finished Prairie Pirate Bomb, so the pop even more for this edition. The base stout features chili peppers, vanilla beans, cacao nibs, and coffee.

Pirate bomb is our beer Prairie Bomb! aged in rum casks. The flavor from the casks helps impart more vanilla and coconut flavors to the beer while helping to add more body and smoothness to the already explosive and expressive flavors of Bomb!

Prairie Pirate Bomb is a limited, 12 ounce bottle offering.

Style: Imperial Stout (w/ Coffee, Vanilla Beans, Chilies. Barrel Aged. Rum)
Availability: 12oz bottles
Latest Return: March, 2016

13% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Schlafly Brewing, New Releases

Schlafly Double Bean Blonde, with coffee & chocolate

Schlafly Double Bean Blonde is now available from the Saint Louis, Missouri based brewery.

This new specialty release takes a blonde ale and resting it on cocoa nibs from Ghana. In the final stages of brewing, the beer is infused with cold coffee. The result is beer nice a pleasant chocolate favor, and strong coffee nose.

“The golden ale really acts as a canvas on which the coffee and chocolate flavors can perform. We’re excited to have the opportunity to take risks with our beer, especially when we have access to such great partners like Kaldi’s Coffee. – Steven Hale, Schlafly brewer”

Schlafly Double Bean Blonde is available in 12 ounce bottles and draft for a limited time.

Style: Blonde Ale (w/ Coffee, Chocolate.)
Hops: Marynka
Malts: Carapils, Pale

Availability: 12oz Bottles, Draft
Release: Mid-March, 2016

6.3% ABV, 25 IBUs

Image: Spencer Pernikoff

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Coming Soon, Triple C Brewing Co

Triple C The Dude Imbibes returns March 5th

Triple C The Dude Imbibes will make a return on March 5th, 2016. if you are a fan of the movie The Big Lebowski, you’ll probably be needing this beer.

A beer suitable for The Dude, The Dude Imbibes is an imperial milk stout, aged in rum barrels and coffee beans.

Man that rug really tied the room together. We call thls Imperial Milk Stout, The Dude or Hls Dudeness, and maybe sometimes. Butler. Its entirely aged in Rum Barrels for 6 months, and then aged on whole coffee beans, you could even call It El Duderino, if you’re not into the whole brevity thing. Shut up Donny.

Triple C The Dude Imbibes will be available in 22oz bottles.

Style: Imperial Milk Stout (w/ Coffee. Barrel Aged. Rum)
Availability: 22oz Bottles
Return: 3/5/16

9.5% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Headlines, New Releases, Stone Brewing Co.

Stone Americano Stout hits shelves

Stone Americano Stout, a limited new release, is now hitting shelves.

A nod to the Stone Espresso Imperial Russian Stout released in 2013, Stone Americano Stout is a return to the fan favorite. 250 pounds of coffee is provided by San Diego coffee roaster Ryan Bros. Coffee.

For each 120-barrel batch, 250 pounds of beans were added to the mash kettle and post-fermentation, creating prevalent coffee character with a lingering bitterness. This beer is made complete with a hop bill composed of classic American varieties, which invigorate the coffee taste with a fruity and citrusy hop presence.

Stone Americano Stout is available in February, and will be available through May, 2016 in 12 ounce bottles and draft.

Style: Imperial Stout (w/ Coffee)
Hops: Amarillo, Cascade, Chinook and Columbus

Availability: 12oz Bottles, Draft. Feb-May, 2016

National Distribution: AK, AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA and Puerto Rico
International Distribution: Australia; Alberta and British Columbia, Canada; Germany; Hong Kong; Japan; Korea; Mexico; Singapore; Sweden; Thailand; and United Kingdom

8.7% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Avery Brewing, Coming Soon, Don't Miss This

Avery Callipygian, Barrel-Aged #35

Avery Callipygian Barrel-Aged Stout looks to be the 35th entry in the brewery’s on-going Barrel-Aged Series.

Bottling to occur in April, Avery Callipygian Barrel-Aged Stout features vanilla beans, cocoa nibs, cocoa, coffee, and bourbon barrel-aging.

No 35. She was twerking well before the word was in our vernacular. A true trailblazer. A mover and a shaker of monumental proportions. Our muse and inspiration for this full-bodied, bodacious , and well-rounded stout. You know we love big stouts and we cannot lie!

Avery Callipygian Barrel-Aged Stout will be a 12 ounce bottle offering. Limited as every release in the series.

Style: Imperial Stout (w/ Cocoa Nibs, Coffee, Vanilla Beans. Barrel Aged. Bourbon.)
Availability: 12oz Bottles
Release: Spring, 2016

17.1% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Avery Brewing, Don't Miss This

Avery Tweak Batch 2, January 31st

Avery Brewing’s Tweak, you might know by another name –Meph Addict. The name (referencing Mephistopheles) was changed because it sounded a little too close to a recreational drug you hopefully have never used. (Read the label description.)

Avery Tweak is Mephistopheles Imperial Stout, with a chunk of coffee thrown in. If you haven’t geeked out enough, the brewery aged in four months in bourbon barrels. Batch #2 is ready to as we kick off 2016. This edition a little boozier than Batch #1 (by more than 2% ABV).

Our very own Parker, of the cartoon cat loving variety, created this cult classic character back in our 17th season. Appearing in several episodes under another stage name that was deemed inappropriate, our executive producers and editors decided that a name change and further character development – a 4-month hiatus in bourbon barrels – were necessary to satisfy our more ardent and demanding viewers.

Batch No. 2 of Avery Tweak will be available in 12oz bottles in the tap room starting January 31st, 2016.

Style: Imperial Stout (w/ Coffee. Barrel Aged. Bourbon)
Availability: 12oz bottles
Distribution: AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, IL, KS, KY, MA, MN, MO, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OK, PA, SC, TX, VA, WA, WI, and WY.

Return: 1/31/16

17.5% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Don't Miss This, Sam Adams

Sam Adams Nitro Cans now shipping nationally

Boston Beer Company, makers of what you know as Samuel Adams beer, have officially launched their first nitrogenated beer can offerings, nationally.

First up in the series is Sam Adams Nitro White Ale. Brewed with Citra hops, plus Grains of Paradise, orange peel, and coriander, 5.5% ABV.

There are two more nitro cans to be released in the upcoming months. February will see the release of Sam Adams Nitro IPA, brewed with six different hops including Zeus, Polaris, Galaxy, Amarillo, Centennial and Simcoe. 7.5% ABV

March release is Sam Adams Nitro Coffee Stout. Hopped with East Kent Goldings, the coffee laden beer finishes at 5.8% ABV.

All Samuel Adams Nitro Can offerings will be available in 16 ounce cans, 4 packs. Retail prices between $8.99 and $10.99.

Samuel Adams Nitro Can 4 Pack

by Reid Ramsay