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Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Wadworth 6X Bitter


Back in stock


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Wadworth 6X Bitter...$3.99 / pint
For 80 years 6X has been delighting discerning ale drinkers, so Wadworth resisted the temptation to tamper – they still use the original recipe, in a brewery that’s little changed from Victorian times. Copper coloured, modestly malty and with a hint of red berry fruit, it’s everything a traditional pint should be – but you probably know that already!

6X entices you in with a waft of malt and fruit on the nose and a restrained hop aroma. The same characteristics emerge on the palate but with more intensity, leading to a lingering ‘malt loaf’ finish. A fine balance of a rounded biscuity body with a gentle hop bitterness provides this outstanding ale with a refreshing drinkability.

Wadworth’s brewing books document the first 6X brew taking place on 16th June 1921, and it has been brewed in the Devizes brewery ever since. But Why 6x?

During the middle ages few could read so barrels of ale were marked with an X to denote strength (the more Xs, the stronger the brew). Between the two World Wars, Wadworth brewed an XX Mild, an XXX ale and an XXXX pale ale. When XXXXXX was introduced as a stronger variant it’s believed that one of the lads in the brewery shortened this to 6X – and the rest, as they say, is history.
Style: Bitter
ABV: 4.3%

Thiriez Extra Farmhouse Ale




Thiriez Extra Farmhouse Ale...$9.99 / 750ml
Rated 95/100 RateBeerMon Dieu, that’s good! This is one rich and très hoppy golden ale.

In France, this beer is called Les Frères de la Bière. We thought that that was a bit much for Americans to get their tongues around, and the brewer agreed with us that it wasn’t such a good name, anyway. But there is a meaning to Les Frères de la Bière. The Friends of Beer is an interesting project carried out under the auspices of the European Community — a collaboration between brewers in England, France, and Belgium, in which Daniel Thiriez, the owner and brewer at Thiriez, is very involved.

This particular beer is an interesting joint effort with an English brewery. It uses one hop varietal, a rather unusual hop grown in Kent called ‘Bramling Cross.’ The malt is from 2-row spring barley grown in France. (The English brewer is brewing to the same recipe, with the same ingredients, for sale in the U.K., under the French name.) The result has certain characteristics of an English bitter: it’s not too strong, very dry, and eminently drinkable. The idea is of course that you should be able to drink a lot of it over the course of a long sit-down with friends, in the English ‘session beer’ tradition. The English, of course, excel at creating deeply flavorful beer at a low abv — the ideal beer really, since you can enjoy that flavor rolling over your tongue for hours without leaving your lunch on the floor — and Extra is in that vein. With all those hops, you might even see Extra as a more traditional English IPA. Yet since Daniel Thiriez is a little ‘Belgian-oriented,’ by his own description, and uses a Belgian yeast that he obtained from the Belgian brewing school where he studied, the beer also has a good bit of the earthy, spicy character of a saison.

In fact, Thiriez Extra is much more like the original hoppy saisons that were created by Belgian farmers in earlier times. Those beers, meant to sustain the workers in the fields in the heat of summer, were always low in alcohol. It’s only in recent times that the standard saison beer in Belgium has begun to creep up past 4% into the 5′s and 6′s, and even to 8% in some cases. We view Extra as a throw-back to that earlier era. It may well be a throw-back as well to the time when there was no clear border between France and Belgium, and French bière de garde was probably very much like the Belgian saison. (Scholars know very little about what bière de garde was like, since it ceased being brewed sometime between the two world wars, and has only been ‘revived’ in the 80′s, without benefit of any model to work from. Saison brewing has been more continuous, though, again, changes have occurred since the style has been commercialized.) The Thiriez brewery is itself a bit of a throw-back — a classic farmhouse brewery that Daniel Thiriez purchased from a pair of brothers whose family had operated there for generations. It has been outfitted with more modern equipment, but it is wonderfully picturesque, and the yeast that Daniel carefully chose lends a classic farmhouse character.
It helps also that Daniel is a brilliant brewer.
Style: Blonde Ale
ABV: 4.5%

Saint Somewhere -- Florida

Back in stock!

A very small producer from Tarpon Springs, Florida --
Saint Somewhere is a small microbrewery whose name was inspired by the Jimmy Buffet song, Boat Drinks (I gotta to fly to saint somewhere).  They specialize in Belgian style ales and they only use Belgian malt. 


Saint Somewhere Pays du Soleil..$9.99 / 750ml
"Saint Somewhere Brewing company is a brewer of traditional Belgian style ales. We are a small batch brewery using only the finest ingredients available. Belgian malt and wheat, whole noble hops and open fermentation add to the complexity of our ales. Our beers unfiltered and re-feremented in the bottle, not engineered, but truly and crafted. We brew simply and authentically, the way beer was brewed 100 years ago." -- back label



Saint Somewhere Saison Athene...$9.99 / 750ml
"Saison Athene, a bottle conditioned Saison with a spicy and moderately hoppy profile true to the traditions of the farmhouse ales of Wallonia." -- brewery



Saint Somewhere Lectio Divina Amber...$9.99 / 750ml
"Lectio Divina, brewed in the spirit of the abbey ales of Belgium. Brewed with the same care and attention to the Art of Brewing that is practiced in the monastic breweries of Belgium." -- brewery

Sam Adams Braggot



Sam Adams Honey Queen Braggot...$5.49
A Braggot, historically a harmonious blend of mead and beer, gained notice during medieval times and dates back as far as the 12th century. The combination of three unique honeys and the complexity of the hops and chamomile in this braggot style beer create a whimsical brew that is floral with a tart sweetness and a much awaited honey finish. Praise to the queen bee and her colony for this refreshing and satisfying brew.

Evilt Twin The Porthole

Limited release in stock at Forsyth
Evilt Twin The Porthole...$9.99 /22oz
This beer is made in collaboration with Micah Melton The Aviary and is a modest attempt to imitate The ‘Blueberry’ cocktail as it is served in The Porthole at The Aviary, Chicago. The Porthole is an equally genius and gorgeous infusion vessel designed by Martin Kastner of Crucial Detail design studio. It can be used to create striking cocktails or any other type of infusion - maybe even beer.
Style: Saison
ABV: 7%

Stillwater of Love & Regret Saison





This are first time seeing this one in 12 oz bottles!
Stillwater of Love & Regret Saison...$13.99 / 4pk 12oz 

For the first edition of the Stillwater Import Series I traveled to the village of Beerzel, located in the Antwerp province of Belgium. Here I teamed up with brewmaster Jef Goetelen to craft an authentic Belgian version of my liquid interpretation of the Spring season. A recipe originally contrived a few years prior as a collaboration brew with my good friend Paul Kretzer. The base is German barley & wheat, with a touch of Belgian aromatic; accented with grassy hops and an array of spring botanicals (heather, chamomile, lavender, & dandelion). Like a fresh meadow in spring.

Tuesday, May 6, 2014

2nd Shift fresh releases -




2nd Shift Brewing Katy...$8.49 
Don't know what to call it besides a Brett Beer. This one gets aged for 3 months in oak barrels with Brettanomyces Lambicus, a cool yeast that gives this beer a wonderfully pretty aroma and flavor that everyone better like or else I'll look you up and teach you a lesson.
5.4% ABV


2nd Shift Hibiscus Wit....$6.49 / 750ml
Hibiscus Wit...it's all over the place. Heres what I've been goofin around with for a while. I love belgian wits on hot summer days (or freezin your butt off days). Anyway I took a witbier and threw in a bunch of hibiscus flowers from Egypt and made the stuff even better. 5.2%



2nd Shift Brewing Albino Pygmy Puma....$6.49 / 25oz
Hoppy Pale Ale
Okay, here is my version of a Pale Ale that has a few hops in it like Columbus, Cascade, Summit & Centennial. Probably the best pale that has ever been made in the history of mankind Brewed with Cascade, Centennial & Summit Hops
6% ABV : 32 IBU


Evil Twin I Love You with My Stout - Imperial Stout


New Imperial Stout from Evil Twin - only shows in a couple places on RateBeer so far...
Evil Twin I Love You with My Stout...$13.99 / 4pk
“When I copied the famous Even More Jesus, I had to ask myself as an artist, why am I doing this? I didn’t honestly know. It was just an instinct about beer as pure form… in a sense this stout is like a metaphor for freedom - the sum of all the beauty that surrounds me and my perfect contemporary existence.”
- Jeppe Jarnit-Bjergsø, Brewer and founder of Evil Twin Brewing
Style: Imperial Stout
Brewed:Two Roads Brewing Co
ABV: 12%

Belgian Saison in CANS




St. Feuillien Saison....$10.99 / 4pk 11.2oz CANS
Saison by St. Feuillien
6.5% ABV, Dry-Hopped
St. Feuillien’s Saison is what the Belgians call a “beer of the terroir”; a traditional farmhouse ale with all the rich flavors of the fertile land of southern Belgium. The region of Hainault, where St. Feuillien is located, is the traditional home for this style of beer. It originated as a beer made by and for farmers. Thirst quenching, not too strong, and great with food.  Despite their long and storied history, Brasserie St. Feuillien has never made a beer in this style. But after 138 years they put together a knockout! Winner of the Best Saison in the 2009 World Beer Awards, this is a beer with the pedigree and the quality to become a classic in the
style.

Tasting Notes
A warm, golden blonde with a beautiful farmhouse character featuring hints of melon and apricot. Full-bodied, fruity and yeasty, Saison has a rugged, charming character with a lot more flavor than it’s 6.5% ABV 

Anchor California Lager and new IPA

Plus Anchor Steam is back in stock!
Anchor Brewing IPA...$8.99 / 6pk
An adventurous new brew from America's original craft brewery.
The California Gold Rush lured thousands west to "see the elephant," a 19th-century metaphor for the hopeful but risky pursuit of happiness, adventure, and fortune. As early as 1849, India Pale Ale - prepared by British brewers for export to India by adding dry hops to barrels of hoppy ale - was also heading west, from England around the Horn to San Francisco. Thirsty ‘49ers savored the best imported IPAs, but it wasn’t until 1975 that Anchor, Americas' original craft brewery, pioneered the revival of dry-hopped handmade ales. Now, that tradition fast-forwards to an adventurous new brew: Anchor IPA™.

Anchor IPA™ is made with 2-row barley malt and fresh whole-cone hops, its bright amber color, distinctively complex aroma, spiky bitterness, malty depth, and clean finish unite to create a uniquely flavorful, memorable, and timeless craft IPA.

The elephant you see on Anchor IPA™ was hand-drawn by our label artist, James Stitt. To "see the elephant" was a popular 19th-century expression that originated with a tale that predates the California Gold Rush.

There once lived a farmer who had heard of elephants but had never seen one. He longed for the day when he might catch a glimpse of this rare, exotic creature. When the circus came to town, he loaded his wagon with fresh produce and headed to market. On the way, just as he'd hoped, he came across the circus parade, nobly led by an enormous elephant. The farmer was ecstatic, but his horses were terrified. They reared and bucked, overturning his wagon and scattering its precious contents in the road. "I don’t give a hoot," exclaimed the farmer. "I have seen the elephant!"

The elephant became the universal symbol of the Gold Rush, as evidenced by the journals, letters, and sketchbooks of the forty-niners. Whether or not they struck it rich in the diggings, those plucky pioneers would forever treasure their California adventure as the defining moment of their lives. Have you seen the elephant?
ALC. BY VOLUME:  6.5%
HOPS:  CASCADE, BRAVO, APOLLODRY HOPSCASCADE, APOLLO, CITRA, NELSON SAUVIN, HAAS, EXPERIMENTAL NO. 431









First time available to us!




Anchor California Lager...$8.99 / 6pk

Rated 96/100 for its style on RateBeerOur California Lager is also a single-hop beer, using only fresh, whole Cluster hops, all descended from an old line originally grown in California. Cluster has a long history as a “dual-purpose hop” for both bittering and aroma, which creates a flavor profile like no other. Brewed with San Francisco tap water, fresh from Yosemite, and fermented with our own special strain of lager yeast, our California Lager is kräusened in the traditional manner and lagered in our cellars. The result is a uniquely sessionable lager beer, which is maltier, hoppier, and somewhat stronger than modern American lagers. Its brilliant golden color, lingering effervescence, balanced depth of flavor, distinctive aroma, and smooth finish make this inaugural brew of the Anchor Brewing Zymaster™ Series a delightful tribute to the rich heritage and traditions of California brewing.

Sunday, May 4, 2014

Cartron Pink Grapefruit Liqueur





Cartron Pamplemousse Rose....$29.99
The taste of pink grapefruit is very sophisticated, subtly combining sugar and refreshing bitterness. Fruit juices that make up used to develop the Pink Grapefruit Liqueur Joseph Cartron undergo a drastic selection: they come from the best orchards in Israel and Florida where they are sun-drenched and sugar.   Fruit quality and recipe give the flavor, aroma and beautiful color of pink grapefruit with this fine liqueur very long in the mouth.

Bowmore Small Batch Bourbon Cask Matured




Bowmore Small Batch Islay Single Malt Scotch Bourbon Cask....$32.99
Good Things Come In Small Batches
Exclusively matured in first and second fill ex bourbon casks, then blissfully married together, Small Batch exhibits the best qualities of both. First-fill bourbon offers delicious vanilla sweetness, subtle spices and bourbon oak smoke to complement Bowmore's gentle peaty smokiness, while the second-fill cask enhances Bowmore's fresh fruity complexity and showcases its trademark honey and creamy malt character.

Tasting notes:
On the eye warm gold.
Breathe in vanilla fudge, sea air and peat smoke, balanced beautifully by honeycomb and cinnamon spice.
Sip mouth-watering citrus, gentle saltiness and vanilla with flakes of coconut.
Savour the wispy smoke, bourbon vanilla and lime finish.

Bitters at Forsyth

Check out our great selection of Bitters at Forsyth!

Saturday, May 3, 2014

Napa Valley Bitters - first time in St. Louis

We are proud to introduce to Missouri - Napa Valley Bitters....


The Napa Valley Bitters Story
Who do you think you are Mr.?
Napa Valley Bitters Co. was founded by Ian Winget with community and conscious capitalism as it's foundation.   Ian Winget revels in the vast array of flavors discovered whilst traveling and living in over 35 countries. Combined with his professional knowledge of wine, spirits, cuisine he has embarked on a Bitters journey which has lead him to create some exquisite and unique cocktail bitters flavors - including Tamarind Lime Chili Bitters (Nickname Senor Tamarindo), Meyer Lemon Sage Bitters, Fuego Del Corazón Bitters and Vintage Barrel Aged Black Walnut Bitters.





First time in Missouri....


Napa Valley Bitters Fuego Del Corazón Bitters...$19.99
A sensationally different bitters that will leave your heart, mind and soul craving more. This is a very limited production bitters inspired by my trips to Ajijic, Mexico where dried chilies rule the world.
Spicy as hell and burns with the passion of 1000 hearts in love. Yet, with a subtle pepper and agave sweetness, it is balanced, complex and not-of-this-world. As the intense smoky heat fades, the brave are then left with the long and lingering dusty spice notes (of 25+ all natural herbs and spices) and singularly unique botanical bitterness. The subtle sweetness from the agave balances through out.
Don't wuss out. Try it. You'll love it.

Napa Valley Bitters Coffee Pecan...$19.99 / 4oz
Inspired by our love of coffee and pecan pie! Born from many nostalgic memories of the family sitting around the Thanksgiving dinner table after feasting enjoying a beautiful espresso and picking at the slice of pecan pie that you thought you could still eat...The base spirit is a 4 year aged bourbon that was finished for 12 months in a Napa Valley Port Works cask. This spirit not only adds a subtle oakiness but also an even more subtle raisiny note that comes through when paired with sweet vermouth and amaros.   The coffee blend was created and roasted by Charlie, owner and coffee roaster, at Napa Valley Coffee Roasting Company who worked extensively with Napa Valley Bitters to ensure a perfect blend and fresh roasting.  In addition, there are 30ish other herbs, botanicals and spices that make this a brilliant and versatile addition to any bar - both professional and amateur alike.
Recipe
The Daiquiri Revisited
2 oz good aged rum
3/4 oz fresh lime juice
3/4 oz simple syrup
3 dashes NVB Coffee-Pecan Bitters
Shake all ingredients in an ice-filled cocktail shaker. Strain into a chilled coupe.


Napa Valley Bitters Meyer Lemon Sage....$19.99 / 4oz
This flavor is inspired by the Meyer Lemon harvests in Napa. The Meyer Lemon pairs superbly with the sage herb that is traditionally a 'savory' herb. Delightful in Gin, Vodka, light Rum and Tequila.

Napa Valley Bitters Strawberry Rhubarb....$19.99 / 4oz
We drew from our love of French rhubarb and strawberry tarts consumed with an ice cold bottle of rose de Provence - sour, sweet and perfect for enjoying warm weather.  Full of fresh organic rhubarb and strawberries and cut and dehydrated slightly before we use them. In addition, there is heaps of fresh organic and dried grapefruit, orange and lime zest as well a hearty backbone of herbs, spices and exotic botanicals that will take your bourbon, gin, tequila and Champagne cocktails to new heights.   Try a few dashes in sparkling water with a lime wedge on a hot summer day too!

Napa Valley Tamarind Lime Chili Bitters...$19.99 / 4oz
Inspired by yearly trips to Mexico where these flavors are abundant in the local cuisine. Weather, on meats, vegetables or snacks you will not make it far there with out tasting this flavor ensemble. I loved the combination so much I had to make a bitters flavor from them.   The Tamarind Lime Chili bitters is as innovative as it is delicious. Pairs perfectly with Tequila and mezcal concoctions. Though try it with Bourbon, Gin and Vodka drinks as well. You'll be happy you did.   The base spirits are 100% Agave Tequila Blanco, Anejo and neutral grain spirits. We then add tons of fresh Mexican tamarind, organic lime zest and a hand processed 5 Mexican chili blend. There are 40 other natural herbs, botanicals and spices that make up the hearty backbone of this bitters. Though most are Top Secret, there is notes of Mexican sarsaparilla, clove, allspice, and black pepper on the mid-pallet and a lingering bitter tartness on the finish that makes for good libation creation!

Fresh Brew Cocky!

In stock now - fresh bottled April 29








2nd Shift Brewing Brew Cocky Ale....$8.49 / 750ml
"Yup, we love hops and this IPA puts them all up in your face.  Loads and Loads of Falcaner's Flight, a blend of Northwest hops was used in such a gratuitous manner heretofore not seen in these parts.  ENJOY" - label

Friday, May 2, 2014

O'Fallon Hemp Hop Rye is here!




O'Fallon Hemp Hop Rye....$8.49 / 6pk
“That’s right, there’s hemp in this smooth and polished-tasting amber ale. To be specific, we use hemp seed – one of the oldest and healthiest of ingredients – to create a subtle toasted nutty favor that compliments the hops and rye. We use Cara Rye and Malted Rye for a subtle spiciness and rich ruby color and Victory Malt to tie together the flavors with a nuttiness that compliments the hemp seed flavor. German Hallertauer hops add seasoning and we finish with Cascade hops for a crisp citrus aroma and taste. This wide assortment of flavors form a harmony together, creating a uniquely smooth and flavorful everyday beer that isn’t overwhelming.”

Humboldt Brewing!

Formally owned by Firestone Walker, they sold off the brand it is now back to its original name and new package.


All fresh beer and new package!
Humboldt Brewing Hemp Ale...$9.29 / 6pk
Our fine Brown Ale is brewed with toasted hemp seeds that add a unique, herb-accented flavor. But we didn’t stop there- the American hops create a perfect balance to the darker malts in this brew.
Hungry? Humboldt Brown goes great with a burger and some buddies.
The Lowdown:
Style: American Brown Ale
IBUs: 32
ABV: 5.7%





Humboldt Brewing Red Nectar Amber Ale...$9.29 / 6pk
This incredibly smooth American Amber Ale has a floral aroma, distinctive accents of toasted malt, caramel, spice and a sweetness to appease those demanding taste buds. What color is it? We don’t know but it looks red to us. Whatever color you decide we’re sure you’ll agree this robust brew is one of a kind!
Hungry? Backyard BBQs are a great place to enjoy this refreshing American Amber Ale.
The Lowdown:
Style: American Amber Ale
IBUs: 35
ABV: 5.4%

Humboldt Brewing Nectar IPA...$9.29 / 6pk
Our rad IPA is created from a base of Pale and Crystal malts and aggressively hopped throughout the brewing process. Its caramel malt presence is a nice balance to the high hop bitterness and hop flavor end to end.
Hungry? Steak kabobs or mozzarella sticks would make a nice snack to pair with this hoppy IPA.
The Lowdown:
Style: India Pale Ale
IBUs: 60
ABV: 6.7%

Queen Bee Honey Whiskey


Very limited release, only a few cases make it to St. Louis




Mississippi River Distilling Queen Bee Honey Whiskey...$16.99 / 375ml


One of our most popular seasonals ever is back and this time it is better than ever! We are ready to release our third installment of Queen Bee Honey Whiskey on April 4, 2014.In the past, because the stock of Cody Road Bourbon was so tight, we used a corn whiskey base that was quicker and easier to produce. This year, we have stepped up the quality and use our finest Cody Road Bourbon as the base. This will give Queen Bee even more sweetness than in year’s past. Plus, our beekeepers are telling us that this year’s honey is their sweetest ever.

So get ready for the highest quality honey whiskey you’ve ever tasted this year!!! 

New Beers from Ruhstaller




SOLD OUT
Ruhstaller Old Soul Coffee Co. Collaboration The Kenyan...$7.99
BARLEY | California Metcalf & Copeland
HOPS | CTZ, Cascade, Centennial & Citra
IBUs | 47
ABV | 6.2%
Two brewers brewing their craft independently, infusing one into another prior to bottling. Experience the best of each together. A coffee-infused ale made using fresh, cold-brewed Kenyan coffee from Old Soul Co. Prominent coffee aroma & body. Rich malt with subtle pine and caramel notes.
Production limited to 230 cases.






Ruhstaller Dixon Nugget Ale...$7.99
BARLEY | California Metcalf & Copeland
HOPS | California Nugget
IBUs | 35
ABV | 5.6%
This limited release ale was developed out of our RFR+D program and showcases the first hops grown and dried on the Ruhstaller Farm & Yard in Dixon, California (& the first hops grown, dried & brewed on a commercial scale in the Sacramento Valley in several generations) . Last year’s Nugget hop crop surprised us both for its unique character and bountiful yield. A single hop ale, the Nugget hop expresses smooth licorice notes, subtle yet distinct, for possibly the perfect Sacramento Springtime Ale. Enjoy!
Bottle artwork is a collaboration with artist Danny Scheible of Sacramento-based Tapigami.
Production is limited to 230 cases.


Ruhstaller English Style Barleywine...$9.99
IBUs | 35
ABV | 12.0%
ART + Craft + Beer
Jose Di Gregorio + Bows Collective + Ruhstaller
An approachable & restrained English Style Barley Wine, with brown sugar, spice and lingering warmth. This special beer should be enjoined as the finishing touching to a wonderful meal.
Label artwork created by Jose Di Gregorio.
Production limited to 230 cases.
Awards:
Gold Medal - Barley Wine (2013 International Craft Beer Awards)
Gold Medal – English Barleywine (2013 Best of Craft Beer Awards)



Strawberry Lambicus





"The World's Oldest Lambic Brewery"



Timmermans Strawberry Lambicus...$10.99 / 750ml
For anyone who finds strawberries irresistible, Timmermans Strawberry evokes the fragrance of long sunny days. Its strawberry flavour will have you wrinkling your nose in delight with each sip. Its luminous colour and its fruity freshness are a treat for taste-buds and eyes alike. A totally juicy experience.
Taste-wise …
Its aroma evokes the perfumes of a lovely summer’s day. Its strawberry flavour confirms the nose’s impression, without being over-sweet, and is enhanced by a real feeling of freshness, recalling those tiny green granules that are found around ripened strawberries. Its taste is consistent and spreads very quickly throughout the mouth, finishing on a note that is fruity rather than sweet.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Porter and Watermelon Wheat




Horny Goat Chocolate Peanut Butter Porter...$7.99 / 4pk
"A full bodied porter that gets its dark color from the generous use of roasted malts.   We bring just enough hops to the party to balance out the heft malt backbone but still leave the stars of the show to shine.  You will get just the right amount of chocolate and peanut butter to question whether you're drinking a glass of delicious suds or popping a peanut butter cup in your mouth.




Watermelon Wheat is back!


Horny Goat Watermelon Wheat...$7.99 / 6pk
5.6% ABV | 19 IBUs
You asked and we listened. We’re showing our melons! The backbone of this brew is heavy on the wheat with just a touch of Vienna malt for complexity. We add real watermelon to our tanks during fermentation, leaving a fruity essence on the back end. German hops balance the fruit perfectly in this wheat ale for a slightly dry, extremely refreshing finish.




Thursday, May 1, 2014

Education : Cotes du Rhone

Wine Tasting at all FOUR locations


Taste 
Domaine de L'Echevin Guillaume de Rouville Cotes du Rhone at all four of our locations
this Saturday, May 3 from 11am-4pm.
(each store will also have other wines out to taste)


Area : Cotes du Rhone
The Cotes du Rhone appellation was introduced in November 1937, to provide a catch-all title for Rhone wines of reasonable quality, but which come from less well-known viticultural areas. The Cotes de Rhone Villages appellation is a step up from this, being granted to those communes that show particular viticultural qualities.


The principal red grapes permitted for use in Cotes du Rhone wines are Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre. Grenache must make up a minimum of 40% of any red blend except for those produced north of the town of Montelimar. Montelimar marks the divide between the southern Rhone, where Grenache ripens very well, and the slightly cooler northern Rhone, to which it is not so suited. There are ten other varieties sanctioned for use in the appellation's red and rose wines, but they must not represent more than 30% of any wine blend. These are Carignan, Cinsaut,Counoise, Muscardin, Camarese, Vaccarese, Picpoul Noir, Terret Noir, Grenache Gris and Clairette.

The principal grapes used in Cotes du Rhone white wines are Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Marsanne,Roussanne, Bourboulenc and Viognier. Ugni Blanc and Picpoul Blanc may also be used to a maximum of 20% of any blend.


Come taste one of our favorite Cotes du Rhone this Saturday:
2011 Domaine de L'Echevin Guillaume de Rouville Cotes du Rhone....$22.99

Goose Island Madame Rose

SOLD OUT






Goose Island Madame Rose....$26.99 / 765ml
Brewer's Notes:  Madame Rose is a crimson colored Belgian style brown ale fermented with wild yeast and aged on cherries in wine barrels. Layers of malty complexity, sour cherry, spice and wood notes make Madame Rose an ideal beer to suggest to Bordeaux enthusiasts and beer drinkers fond of Belgian Kriek and Flanders Brown Ales.

Recipe Information:Style: Belgian Style Brown Ale
Alcohol by Volume: 7.1%
International Bitterness Units: 25
Color: Deep Crimson
Hops: Fuggles
Malt: 2-Row, Caramel, Wheat, Dark Chocolate, Victory
Serving Suggestions:
Preferred Glass: Wide Mouth Glass
Food Pairings: Madame Rose pairs well with a wide variety of foods, her earthy tannin, rich malt and sour fruit character complement the richness of red meats and contrast with rich chocolate desserts.
Cheese Pairings: Firm cow milk cheese like aged cheddar
Cellaring Notes: Develops in the bottle for up to 5 years