New Arrivals for Oct. 13, 2006
(scary voice) Whooooooooooohhhhhh, it's Friday the thirteenth. Watch out for black cats, broken mirrors, and government agents who say, "We're just here to help." In other, less frightening news, we've got a few exciting new arrivals today, including something most people wait all year for...
New Arrivals:
Alaskan - Smoked Porter: It arrived a little earlier than prior years, but who's going to complain about having the most award winning beer in GABF history? It rolled in less than ten minutes ago so I haven't had one yet, but chances are if you're excited to read this post you know what you're getting into and you don't need to read my musings on the subject. On a related note, I spoke with our local Alaskan Brewing sales rep. yesterday and he had some interesting news. It seems the smokehouse that Alaskan uses to smoke their malt is changing over to a different process and blend of wood. This left them with two options; change the beer, or find someplace else to do the smoking. Changing the beer was out of the question so now they're building their own smokehouse. This brought up the possibility that Smoked Porter could be produced year-round. Jim said there was some concern that the beer would lose it's "anticipation factor" if it was on the shelves all year, but they are considering the options.
Rogue - Monk Madness: description coming soon...
Rogue - Salmon Nation Ale: The bottle says, "Reddish copper in color, a roasty malt flavor with a hoppy sprucy finish." I'll try one tonight and see if I can elaborate a little bit.
North Coast Brewing - Thelonius Monk: description coming soon...
Golden Valley - Tannen Bomb: This is another one of my favorite holiday beers. The commercial description sums it up nicely - "This is a classic Strong Ale with over one hundred and ten pounds blended Pale, Carastan, and Crystal malts per barrel. This is a beer of true character and distinction. The bold malt complex is well balanced and refined with generous hopping of Chinook, Liberty, and Fuggles, and dry-hopped with Kent Goldings for an aromatic finish"
Other News:
Hoegaarden Returns! - After many frustrating months of being out (due to a strike at the brewery) Hoegaarden has finally returned to our shelves.
Sales!
I couldn't decide on a "theme" for this week, so I selected an assortment of beers that seem to complement the variable weather we've been experiencing lately.
Spire Mountain - Apple Cider: Reg. $8.50/6pk Sale! $5.95/6pk
Spire Mountain - Pear Cider: Reg. $8.50/6pk Sale! $5.95/6pk
Pike's Kiltlifter - Scottish Style Ale: Reg. $8.50/6pk Sale! $6.95/6pk
North Coast Brewing - Old Rasputin Imperial Stout: Reg. $8.80/4pk Sale! $6.95/4pk
Lost Coast Brewing - Downtown Brown Ale: Reg. $3.45/btl Sale! $2.95/btl
In addition to that we still have some Ayinger, Paulaner, Aktien, and Spaten Oktoberfest beers on sale while supplies last.
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