Stout

Coming Soon: Olde Hickory “The Bean”

Olde Hickory Brewery (Hickory, NC)  has made some seriously amazing stouts as of late. I’m sure this puppy is no exception. It’s Bottle Revolution approved too, a Raleigh, North Carolina must see beer stop.

A luxurious stout with decadent Madagascar vanilla Continue Reading →

Posted in Big Wood Brewery, New Beers

Big Wood Brewery Morning Wood

Big Wood Brewery Morning Wood

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Videos, Wynkoop Brewing

Now The Nation Can Have Wynkoop’s Balls

The ballsiest beer in American is may be coming to a distributor near you. Remember that beer made with Rocky Mountain Oysters that launched the same week as Great American Beer Fest? Maybe you’ve already cupped this beer in your hands personally? Well, Wynkoop has plans to release their Rocky Mountain Oyster Stout in 2 pack cans, and the nation can now grab some.  It’s described as “a luscious, creamy stout with loads of flavor  – everything from roasted barley and coffee to chocolate and nuts.”  Feel free to grab their package (gently!) of two cans and put it in your mouth – if you’ve got the balls to do it!  You will soon be able to order a pair of cans through BeerJobber.com. [UPDATE 1/16: BeerJobber closes. No word on other sites shipping.]

Style: Stout (with Bull Testicles)
Availability: 12oz cans, Draft (@ Wynkoop)
Arrival: TBD

7% ABV, 3 BPB (Balls Per Barrel)

The video below, was once a April Fool’s Joke. Now… it’s for real.

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Coming Soon, Maui Brewing Company

Maui Brewing Intros Aloha B’ak’tun To Finish Off 2012

Maui Brewing Co. introduces that last canned seasonal of 2012 – Aloha B’ak’tun.  B’ak’tun refers to the end of the 3000 year Mayan Calendar.  The beer? A Belgian style stout with chocolate, chipotle chilies, and cinnamon.

Sure.. the scientists have published essays, the philosophers poems, the naysayers flyers.. but here at the center of the Maui Brewing micro-verse, we are publishing the ultimate in doomsday aloha – this year’s last canned seasonal, Aloha B’ak’tun! The word aloha conveys both greeting and goodbye in the Hawaiian language and B’ak’tun refers to the 3000+year cycle of the Mayan Calendar which is ending. This apocalyptic Belgian-style stout is brewed with Hawaiian chocolate, locally-grown chipotle chilies and cinnamon spice. Easy-drinking and full of flavor, this beer will help you feel the aloha as you say aloha to old and aloha to new! 

Style: Stout (w/ Chocolate, Chilies, Cinnamon)
Availability: 12 oz cans
Arrival: End of 2012

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in 3 Floyds Brewing, Coming Soon

3 Floyds Rocks Out with Toxic Revolution Stout

3 Floyds Toxic Revolution

Brewers sure do love to collaborate with bands, and Three Floyds is no different. Their latest work-in-progress, Toxic Revolution, was co-brewed with metal band Municipal Waste. Three Floyds isn’t known to disappoint, and with a bad ass label like this you can be sure to expect something hardcore.

“This Stout Ale is the combined efforts of Municipal Waste and Three Floyds to create a black liquid wall of death in your mouth.”

Rock. On.

Style: Stout
Availability: 22oz bottles
Arrival: TBD

?? ABV

Read More: Three Floyds, Music Collaborations

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Coming Soon, Olde Hickory Brewing

Coming Soon: Olde Hickory “The Bean”

Olde Hickory The Bean

Olde Hickory Brewery (Hickory, NC)  has made some seriously amazing stouts as of late. I’m sure this puppy is no exception. It’s Bottle Revolution approved too, a Raleigh, North Carolina must see beer stop.

A luxurious stout with decadent Madagascar vanilla beans and freshly-roasted coffee. Brewed as a tribute to the worlds greatest dog. 

Style: Stout (w/ Coffee, Vanilla)
Availability: 22oz bombers
Arrival: TBA

?? ABV 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Half Acre Brewing, New Releases

Half Acre Brews “Hearths Ablaze” Stout For Gift Baskets

Gift idea. Half Acre introduces the Holiday Gift Basket. Featuring Hearths Ablaze, brewed just for the gift pack, plus other local goodies from  Dark Matter Coffee, Co-Op Sauce, and Bee’s Knees Food Company.  Pack includes:

  • 2 bombers of Hearths Ablaze, our 6.5% holiday stout, brewed exclusively for this basket
  • 2 Half Acre 13-ounce snifters, designed exclusively for this basket
  • 1 Half Acre Howler, our 32-ounce mini-growler
  • 1 voucher for a free Howler fill, redeemable any time
  • Assorted Half Acre trinkets
  • 1 1/2 pound bag of coffee from Dark Matter
  • 1 bottle of Co-Op Hot Sauce
  • 1 packet of Bee’s Knees Peanuts

The Half Acre Holiday Gift Basket is only available via pre-order, for $69 + tax.  Starts today ends Sunday, December 2nd at 5 PM.

Pre-order Options:

  • In store: stop in, place your order, and pay on the spot
  • Over the phone: call us at 773-248-4038 Monday through Friday between 10 AM & 6 PM.
  • Via email: email [email protected] with payment details

Half Acre Holiday Gift Basket will be available for pick up Saturday, December 15th between 2 PM and 7 PM at the brewery.

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by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Coming Soon, Harpoon Brewing

Harpoon 100 Barrel Session 45: Director’s Cut

Harpoon 100 Barrel Director's Cut

Session 45 of Harpoon Brewery’s (Boston, MA) 100 Barrel Series is on the horizon. To be known as Director’s Cut, the beer is a blend of two styles, a pale and a stout. Director’s Cut is named and brewed by ex Harpoon board members Mark Edwards & Jim Perry.

 We knew that being long time friends with Harpoons co-founders, Rich and Dan, would eventually pay off. We’ve loved our time serving on the brewery’s Board since the early years, and were thrilled when they invited us to brew this beer. Individual sensibilities add character, in both friendship and beer. 

Style: Stout (blended w/ pale ale)
Availability: 22 oz bombers, Draft
Arrival: TBA

6.25% ABV, 38 IBUs

by Reid Ramsay