Southern Tier rules the world!

Well, I bet that subject got your attention. And rightly so. Southern Tier has proved to be one of the best breweries to come out of NY state, release one exceptional brew after another. This week we have been blessed with two Never-before-seen-in-Vermont heavy hitters:
+ Southern Tier jahva (Coffee Stout)
+ Southern Tier Oak-Aged UnEarthly (oak-aged Imperial IPA)

Both of these are limited releases and won't be around for ever. Don't make the same mistake that a lot of people did with the Ken & Fritz Ale and put it off 'til the weekend. (The Sierra 30th is all gone, by the way...sorry!)

Also just added to ye olde Beere Roome:
+ Lucifer 750mL (Brewed by Het Anker, the same folk who craft Gouden Carolus!)
+ Harpoon Leviathan Imperial Red Ale 4pks
- Allagash Odyssey (Jan. 2010 release)

And coming soon, a limited crack at Samichlaus Classic 2009!

Cheers,
Jeff

Limited and Only Here items

Howdy partners!

Yeh, I'm not sure why I'm using cowboy lingo, but maybe it's because I'm so darned excited about these new cattle...er, beers! Hot damn!

We're currently the only store in the state of Vermont offering Sea Dog's "Riverdriver" Hazelnut Porter 6 packs! You asked for it, we got it. But the trick is, we can only get it every so often, so don't hesitate too long.

Sierra Nevada released their first 30th Anniversary Collaboration Ale today, "Fritz and Ken's Ale" is now in stock and very limited indeed. It's a big, 9.2% ABV Stout brewed by Ken of Sierra and Fritz of Anchor Brewing. It's already going fast; sold two cases since it arrived 3 hours ago.

Ommegang also released a limited brew today. "BPA" or Belgian Pale Ale is a dry-hopped, 5.8% ABV brew in 750mL bottles.

Other adds:
+ McSorley's Irish Black Ale 6pk
+ McSorley's Irish Pale Ale 6pk
- Dogfish Head Red & White and Black & Blue are back in stock

Hop(e) you have a rip-roarin' weekend, partner!
Yahoo!
Jeff

Plain and simple

New adds:
+ Rogue Chatoe Rouge Single Malt Ale
+ Rogue Imperial Red 7 ounce bottles
+ Urthel Saisonniere 11.2
+ Urthel Hop-It 750mL
+ Moosbacher Lager, Kellerbier, and Schwarze Weisse swing-top .5L's
+ 3 Monts Golden Ale 750mL

And it's back - the SUPER rare release from Unibroue: Quelque Chose! Don't miss out!

The real deal...

Since I counted the beers a week and a half ago in the beer room (850), we've already added another 25 or so, and today I added another 10! Running out of shelving again...

+ Rogue Double Mocha Porter 750mL
+ Old Suffolk Ale (Greene King Brewing, England)
+ Victory Baltic Thunder 22oz
+ Affligem Tripel & Dubbel 750mL (Belgium)
+ Czech Rebel (Czech)
+ B.B. Burgerbrau Dark (Czech)
+ Murphy's Irish Red 6pk (Ireland)
+ Curim Celtic Wheat 4pk (Carlow Brewing, Ireland)
+ Fischer Blonde (France)

Back in stock:
- North Coast beers including Old Rasputin, Red Seal, Scrimshaw, and Pranqster
- North Coast Old Stock 2010 release

Happy (Burlington) Mardis Gras!
Cheers,
Jeff

Bigfoot Sightings

Checking in with updates on Sierra Nevada Bigfoot Sightings this week:
- Monkey House, Winooski (draft)
- Das Bierhaus, Burlington (bottles)
- Ruben James, Burlington (draft)
- American Flatbread Burlington Hearth, Burlington (draft)

Also, while you're at Flatbread, try the Old Ale. I've been really digging this style lately, malty, somewhat sweet, low in carbonation - perfect for long sipping sessions in cold weather. The Zero Gravity version is super tasty and less sweet than North Coast Old Stock Ale, if you're familiar with that one. Say "Hi!' to Alison and Chad for me!

Cheers,
Jeff

New Vintage Brews and others

The Rare & Vintage Cabinet is all full up at the moment! I had to make room for 6 new vintages of George Gale & Co. Prize Old Ale: 2005, 2003, 2001, 2000, 1998 and 1996! Just wonderful. And we're the only store to stock any! Most of these are extraordinarily limited, so don't hesitate too long. The older vintages tend to sell-out first.

Also added this weekend:
+ Southern Tier Back Burner Barley Wine Ale 22oz (Limited Run)
+ Genesee Bock Beer 12pks

And a big thank you too all those who showed up to the Harpoon Tasting last night! A rousing good time had by all! More tastings coming up, check the main website for dates and times.

Cheers,
Jeff

Vintage, Cask Aged, and LOTS of New!

HOLY-it's-raining-beer-batman-COW! I spent most of my day pricing, organizing and putting up brand new goodies, some of which are super rare. We received a whole slew of back-vintage J.W. Lee's Harvest and Cask beers and are the only retail store in Vermont that has any! Tasty (and supremely ageable) brews!

Exclusives:
J.W. Lee's -
+ Harvest Vintages 1999, 2001, 2002, 2006, 2007, & 2008
+ Lagavulin Cask Vintages 2005, 2007 & 2008
+ Port Cask Vintages 2005, 2007 & 2008
+ Sherry Cask Vintages 2005, 2007 & 2008
+ Calvados Cask Vintages 2006 & 2008

New Additions:
+ Beer Here "Dark Hops" Hoppy Black Ale (Denmark)
+ Mikkeller Tomahawk Single Hop (Denmark, brewed at De Proef))
+ Mikkeller Amarillo Single Hop (Denmark, brewed at De Proef)
+ Mahr's Pilsner (Germany)

Restocks & New Vintage:
- Stone Old Guardian Barley Wine 2010
- Jolly Pumpkin La Roja, Oro, Blanca and Bam 750mL's
- Spezial Rauchbier (Germany)
- Dieu du Ciel Peche Mortel
- De Ranke XX Bitter

Enjoy the goodness that is beer!
Cheers,
Jeff