Big Foot is in!

Sierra Nevada Big Foot Barleywine 2010 6 packs are in! We also scored a 1/2 barrel of the 2010 Big Foot! Don't wait too long...

This one will age for YEEEEEAAAARRRRRRSSSSSSS!

Cheers,
Jeff

More Newbies

This just in:
+ Sierra Nevada Glissade 6pk, 12pk and 24oz
+ Chimay "Blue" (Grande Reserve) and "White" (Tripel) 11.2oz singles and 4pks!

Also, I'd like to put in my request now with Jim Koch and the Boston Beer Company for Vermont to receive some of the new collaboration between Sam Adams and Weihenstephaner (Germany)! We want the beer! (Thanks in advance, Jim!)

Cheers,
Jeff

New additions

It's been a little bit since we've added some things, but we've got some new brews for you to sample:
+ B.B. Burgerbrau (proud to bring you this Czech lager, and we're the only store in the state that has it currently!)
+ Otter Creek Solstice "Session Ale"
+ Southern Tier Choklat (Stout brewed with Chocolate - Limited Release)
+ Mac Jack Cider (VT)

And back in stock after a long period of absence:
- Wells "Banana Bread Beer" (England)

Happy drinking!
Cheers,
Jeff

Big Foot is coming!

Hello all,

It's that time of year when our thoughts turn towards mythical creatures hiding in densely wooded areas, only making appearances to people with out-of-focus cameras, and what we can do to celebrate. I know we all celebrate "Sasquatchia" and this year it will be held in mid-January. If you'd like to get the traditional ceremonial beverage, Sierra Nevada Big Foot Ale, we're now accepting pre-order wish lists. Just stop by or give us a ring at 655-2620 and let us know how much you'd like.

And as the traditional toast goes, "May the monsters be hairy, the camera in focus, and the beer be cold for your family's Sasquatia!"
Cheers,
Jeff

New Year's Eve is fast approaching!

So if you're like me, you're starting to ponder which bubbling beverage you're going to end the decade with and which would best pair with a shiny-clean pristine 2010. Champagne? An Imperial Russian Stout? Coors light and Andre?

Hopefully not Andre... ::shudder::

I've got a few interesting suggestions to make this NY'sE special.

- Bosteels "DeuS" Brut des Flanders 2006: This is arguably one of the world's most unique beers. The brew starts in Belgium where it undergoes both its primary fermentation and then a secondary "conditioning" fermentation. After this conditioning the beer is shipped to France to be transformed by going through the same process as Champagne. The beer is bottled with a small plug of yeast and a starter for the yeast known as the "dosage." After capping the bottle it is aged on its side so the yeast can produce those tiny little wonderful champagne bubbles. During this process the bottle is slowly turned to coax the yeast down into the neck and then the arduous task of "degorement" takes place where they expel the yeast but trap the bubbles. Truly a delightful combination of toasty Champagne and rich Belgian Tripel/Golden Ale.

- Duvel 2008 3 Liter: If you show up to a party with this, it will establish your reputation for another whole year! Duvel is perhaps the tastiest and most accessible Belgian golden ale available in the US. Crisp, light and highly effervescent, this is a fine champagne substitute for midnight toasts. AND you get to pour it from a HUGE bottle!

- Gulden Draak 1.5 Liter: Wanna go big, but not $$$ big? Wanna drink beer but don't like golden ales? Gulden Draak, affectionately known as a "brown Tripel" (i.e. a strong, darker Belgian ale), is super tasty and full of more "warm" flavors like toasted nuts, caramel and toffee. The texture is fantastic with nice frothy carbonation and somewhat "wooly" mouthfeel - don't be afraid, that's a good thing!

Whatever you choose to do NY'sE, remember to hook-up a designated driver with some dinner, cash or the promise of driving them around sometime soon (you have to follow through with that)! DD's rock and hardly get enough respect. Cheers to all those dedicated DD's who keep us out of jail/caskets.

Cheers and Happy New Year!
Jeff

More limited items

This time the monks at Abbaye St-Remy have smiled on us and are sharing some of their world-class trappist brews with Vermont. Doesn't ring a bell? You might know them better by the name "Rochefort!" We've been blessed with a very limited amount of both the "8" and "10" to sit along side their "6." The "8" is on the shelves next to the "6" in the Trappist section and the "10" is in the Rare & Vintage Cabinet.

Happy Holidays and cheers,
Jeff

Limited goodies

Just one more quick update about some things you won't want to miss out on:

+ de Dolle Stille Nacht 11.2oz
+ Dogfish Head Olde School barley wine ale 4pks
+ Flying Dog "Raging Bitch" Belgian IPA 6pks

And a restock on
- Dogfish Head Festina Peche 4pks

Chin chin,
Jeff