Brady over at The Daily Pull has a post about breweries and their social media campaigns. His post is a response to another beer blog, Drink with the Wench, that posted a survey asking readers which breweries conduct the best social media. I was super surprised that Deschutes Brewing wasn't listed because not only do they have a great Twitter feed that is informative, they also respond to followers, they have a really great blog, they make wonderful videos (see below), they've got a giant wooden keg that travels around and serves beer and you can follow it around online, and more. Ultimately for me, they aren't simply trying to fill internet space, grasping for readers, they are attempting even in their social media strategy to provide quality information about their products and beer in general, creating a wonderful well-rounded experience for their beer drinkers. I unfollow many breweries, including Dogfish Head, that have too many posts that are just @responses and are not relevant for my learning about their company and their take on beer.
I think in Colorado we've got some breweries that are also doing a good job. Now, I don't follow all the breweries on Facebook, and I don't read all the blogs, but I want to acknowledge a few that stand out to me. Crooked Stave - I haven't even had their beer yet, is it even released? but their blog is fantastic, really informative but also fun to read. The Crooked Stave twitter isn't rolling 20 times an hour (which annoys me with other breweries) and when there are tweets they are generally informative about what's happening at the brewery. I think New Belgium does a great job responding to their fans, and I think they put together a lot of great community-centric events that yes, bring attention to the brewery but also provide opportunities for people in different fields to come together and find affinities. They've got interesting videos where they showcase other people's art and other group's activist interests that they align with, a reasonably interesting blog, and they give out grants. I also really dig PJ, known as @hookedonwinter. He doesn't even have a brewery yet, but he's starting one, and he writes about it in his blog, Starting A Brewery.
In Colorado Springs the two that stand out to me are Trinity Brewing and Bristol Brewing.
March 28, 2011
March 27, 2011
Brief Update on Beer Bill HB1284
Just a quick update for you all who have been following this issue on the blog here. From the Denver Business Journal: "House Bill 1284, sponsored by state Reps. Larry Liston, R-Colorado Springs, and Crisanta Duran, D-Denver, passed the House Economic and Business Development Committee on a 7-6 vote. It moves now to the House floor, where another contentious discussion is expected."
Mike Bristol wrote a letter for the Colorado Springs Independent about the bill. The post outlines Bristol's position, and it also has a well-balanced and long response that is interesting to read. Also, the Beer Drinkers Guide to Colorado wrote a pretty informative post as well that you all might want to read.
Readers of Focus on the Beer, myself included, fall on both sides of the discussion. If you haven't seen it yet, we had some really great responses to our posts on the matter. Check them out here and here.
Mike Bristol wrote a letter for the Colorado Springs Independent about the bill. The post outlines Bristol's position, and it also has a well-balanced and long response that is interesting to read. Also, the Beer Drinkers Guide to Colorado wrote a pretty informative post as well that you all might want to read.
Readers of Focus on the Beer, myself included, fall on both sides of the discussion. If you haven't seen it yet, we had some really great responses to our posts on the matter. Check them out here and here.
March 22, 2011
Save the Ales! at Bristol Brewing This Wednesday
In the midst of all this discussion on whether this beer bill is a good thing or a bad thing, Bristol sent out an email for a call to community action. I am in Arizona so I won't be there, but I sure wish I was, because I'd love to get Mike Bristol explanations on how the bill would potentially affect Bristol.
Here's the information. I think everyone who reads this blog should be there for information's sake:
Bristol Brewing Co. Hosts Save the Ales Event on March 23
COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. (March 21, 2011) – Imagine a world with no Community Ales. Bristol Brewing Co.’s Local 5 Ale, Smokebrush Porter, Venetucci Pumpkin Ale and Cheyenne Cañon Ale are at risk if HB1284 (Sale of Full Beer) passes. HB1284 - the bill introduced last week allowing full-strength beer sales in chain stores - will gut the thriving Colorado craft beer industry that generates $12 billion and supports 67,000 jobs. Craft breweries represent a collaborative community that benefits the local economy, in large part because – unlike other states – start-up breweries in Colorado have access to independent retailers and liquor store owners. These businesses work together to stock and promote locally-made beer. Loss of access to market will result in job loss, profits being sent out of state, and the endangerment of niche and specialty beers.
WHAT:
Here's the information. I think everyone who reads this blog should be there for information's sake:
Calling of all community partners to block bill (HB1284) that will harm Colorado craft beer
COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. (March 21, 2011) – Imagine a world with no Community Ales. Bristol Brewing Co.’s Local 5 Ale, Smokebrush Porter, Venetucci Pumpkin Ale and Cheyenne Cañon Ale are at risk if HB1284 (Sale of Full Beer) passes. HB1284 - the bill introduced last week allowing full-strength beer sales in chain stores - will gut the thriving Colorado craft beer industry that generates $12 billion and supports 67,000 jobs. Craft breweries represent a collaborative community that benefits the local economy, in large part because – unlike other states – start-up breweries in Colorado have access to independent retailers and liquor store owners. These businesses work together to stock and promote locally-made beer. Loss of access to market will result in job loss, profits being sent out of state, and the endangerment of niche and specialty beers.
WHAT:
Local businesses and organizations will gather to protect Bristol Brewing Co.’s Community Ales: Local 5 Ale, Smokebrush Porter, Venetucci Pumpkin Ale and Cheyenne Cañon Ale. In the past two years alone, Bristol Brewing Co.’s community support amounted to more than $100,000 in cash and $200,000 in in-kind donations. The Colorado Springs-based microbrewery will host a community-wide letter-signing event, asking Colorado Representatives to say “No to HB2184” in an effort to “Save the Ales.”
WHEN: Wed., March 23 at 4:30 p.m.
WHERE: Bristol Brewing Co. - 1647 South Tejon Street, Colorado Springs, Colo. 80905
VISUALS:
- From business and community leaders to craft beer advocates will gather in the Tasting Room for a letter-signing event asking local legislators to say “no to HB1284.”
- Visual representation of the community ales, for example, the Local 5 fire truck and Smokebrush’s toaster vehicle.
WHEN: Wed., March 23 at 4:30 p.m.
WHERE: Bristol Brewing Co. - 1647 South Tejon Street, Colorado Springs, Colo. 80905
VISUALS:
- From business and community leaders to craft beer advocates will gather in the Tasting Room for a letter-signing event asking local legislators to say “no to HB1284.”
- Visual representation of the community ales, for example, the Local 5 fire truck and Smokebrush’s toaster vehicle.
- Interviews with Mike Bristol, owner of Bristol Brewing Co., and members of the Colorado Springs community.
March 21, 2011
More on Convenience Stores and Selling Full Strength Beers
A couple days ago we posted about the upcoming bill that would allow convenience and grocery stores to begin selling beers that are over 3.2% in alcohol in Colorado. We linked to the Summit Economics study that claims Colorado Liquor Stores would lose 50% of it's sales in the first year alone, and that within three years, 700 liquor stores will close. It also states that 5,500 jobs will be lost in the industry. View that pdf here. I'm emailing Summit Economics right now asking them a little about their data, and how they did their research. See, I'm skeptical of all this, and I've expressed my opinion on this blog a couple times. But then again I don't really know much about economics. Will liquor stores really go out of business because people can buy Fat Tire and Black Butte Porter at Safeway? I doubt it. I imagine liquor stores will suffer, and I imagine that some may go out of business, but not 700, but that shortly thereafter there will be a growth in interest in the microbrewed beer industry. Once people have access to more flavorful beer, they will seek out more examples of it. That's when the liquor stores will have the advantage. Here's a post from Open Market claiming that 'craft brewers have it all wrong.'
But, I'm also hesitant. I would hate for breweries to suffer because of this bill. Because I don't actually know what will happen I can't fully endorse one or the other. So, I'm going to post an email that Bristol Brewing sent to their email list. If you are inclined to think that breweries would be hurt, you should read through this email, and follow up by sending letters to the appropriate people.
KRCC, the Colorado College radio station just posted a brief recap on all that's been happening if you would like a quick 5 minute radio update. It's a short interview with Ed Sealover from the Denver Business Journal and Tim Hoover who writes about the issue for the Denver Post. Both believe the bill will hurt the industry, at least that's what it sounds like. There's also a brief mention about the funny little law that convenience stores exploited pertaining to bars not being allowed to sell beer under 4%, a bill that was swiftly killed by Hickenlooper (for sure this was a good thing!).
Okay, so here's the email that Bristol sent out over the weekend (BTW, I'm happy to post arguments and thoughts from each side of the story). Have a read:
KRCC, the Colorado College radio station just posted a brief recap on all that's been happening if you would like a quick 5 minute radio update. It's a short interview with Ed Sealover from the Denver Business Journal and Tim Hoover who writes about the issue for the Denver Post. Both believe the bill will hurt the industry, at least that's what it sounds like. There's also a brief mention about the funny little law that convenience stores exploited pertaining to bars not being allowed to sell beer under 4%, a bill that was swiftly killed by Hickenlooper (for sure this was a good thing!).
Okay, so here's the email that Bristol sent out over the weekend (BTW, I'm happy to post arguments and thoughts from each side of the story). Have a read:
Urgent: Help us Save The Ales! |
Dear Friends, Remember last year when we asked you to imagine a world with no Beerocrats, no Community Ales, and the disappearance of many small Colorado craft brewers? Well, Colorado craft beers are under attack. Again. And we need your help. For the third time in as many years, legislation has been introduced in the State House that would gut our thriving industry. The bills would eliminate the 3.2 beer that is sold in grocery and convenience stores and allow convenience stores to carry full strength beer. If passed, this would open grocery stores up for the sale of full strength beer. At first glance, full strength beer in grocery stores sounds like a good thing, and that's what the big corporate lobbies behind these bills want you to think. The reality, though, is that these bills would be "convenient" for corporations' bottom lines, but not convenient for you, the consumer. An independent economic report released last year estimates that within five years, 10,000 jobs will be lost and 900 of the state's ~1600 liquor stores will close. Breweries will lose vital access to market, many will close, seasonal and specialty ales will disappear from shelves, and your favorite Bristol products probably won't be available at grocery stores. And in a tricky turn, this legislation just got introduced yesterday and will likely appear in its first committee next week, so time is of the essence. We'll be working on getting you more information as the situation develops, so please look at our website, check out our Facebook page, or join the conversation -- tweet with #SaveTheAles. Bottom line: this bill isn't about convenience. For the Colorado economy it's about lost jobs and profits being sent to out of state corporations. For brewers it means lost market share, layoffs and less flexibility in brewing your favorite beers. For you, it means you will pay more for a smaller selection of beer. Please help us. Call or write your Colorado State Representative, who you can find at votesmart.org (you can use this sample letter here). |
March 19, 2011
Beer and Politics: Should Colorado allow full strength beer to be sold in convenience stores?
This post written by Isaac Grindeland.
That is the question that seems to spring up in Colorado every year. This week Representative Larry Liston, a Republican from Colorado Springs, introduced a bill [this is a pdf] that would undo long-standing laws that prevent grocery and convenience stores from selling beer stronger than 3.2% alcohol. This bill was proposed a week after the Colorado Department of Revenue retracted a ruling made in 2010 that required the department to enforce rules that restricted bars and liquor stores from selling beer under 3.2% alcohol (the Berliner Weisse sales must have been getting out of hand!). If this new bill is passed, the changes could be implemented as early as July 1, 2012. You can read more of this battle over beer sales here.
I've heard the pros and cons from countless sources if this bill is passed including a plea from Eric himself, and here are a few of the arguments:
Pros:
- Convenience of getting beer and food at the same place for food-beer pairings (I can vouch that this is handy having lived near a Heinen's in Ohio that would have a card next to most of their beers explaining the style and what food pairs well with the beer)
- Introducing craft beer to a larger audience.
- Decreasing carbon footprints
- California already does this and they have great variety in beer
- Bringing in new grocery stores that cater more with craft beer (i.e. Trader Joe's)
- Small independent grocery stores, such as Mountain Mama's could carry organic and local beer for their customers. It doesn't have to be just large stores like Safeway
- According to one independent study (pdf), between 400-700 liquor stores in Colorado would close
- Beer profits would leave Colorado to out-of-state corporate grocery headquarters
- Decrease in selection of beer if independent boutique liquor stores (i.e. Coaltrain Wine and Spirits) were forced to close due to loss of sales.
- Small microbreweries would have fewer places for distribution
March 16, 2011
2011 St. Patrick's Day Celebrations
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| Borrowed this image of St. Patrick from this site, where you can read all about him and his myths |
I asked everyone in the Pikes Peak Region that I could remember what they were doing for St. Patrick's Day. I didn't receive emails back from everyone so this is not necessarily a comprehensive list, but this is what I'm aware of at this point, as it concerns craft beer.
Bierwerks - Woodland Park
Thanks to Eli, I learned about what's happening at Bierwerks. Looks like they will go Irish for a night and put a special Stout on tap. 4-7pm.
Brewer's Republic - Colorado Springs
BR will have a green beer made by Rocky Mountain Brewing specially for this night.
Bristol Brewing - Colorado Springs
Nothing out of the ordinary
Eddyline Brewing - Buena Vista
A Locally Colorado Sourced Dinner - Corned Beef, cabbage, and potatoes and a reserved keg of the South Main Stout. Eddyline went a long way to ensure the highest quality Colorado ingredients and experience for this dinner. You can read all about their long journey to create the perfect St. Patrick's Day dinner here. If you miss the date, they will be serving the meal all weekend long.
- Grass-Fed Scottish High Cattle from Arrowpoint Cattle in Nathrop, CO - Potatoes from the San Luis Valley - Stranahan’s Whiskey from Denver, CO - Farm Fresh Organic Eggs from My Safe Haven Farms in Center, CO
McCabe's Tavern - Colorado Springs
Nothing out of the ordinary. Bummer! But it will probably be busy at McCabe's anyway
Old Chicago - Colorado Springs
I'm sure this will be true for the other Old Chicago's in town as well, but I can't guarantee it. Old Chicago will have a special St. Patrick's Day beer tour including these exclusive beers: Odell's Myrcenary Double IPA and Old Chicago Bitter Leprechaun ESB.
Phantom Canyon Brewing - Colorado Springs
These guys are rolling out a special beer called Róisín Dubh, it is #9 in the special reserve series that Alan does. The date the original brew is very significant: November 1921, a time when Ireland was fighting for independence. Guinness, until then the largest brewery in the United Kingdom, suddenly became foreign. Most likely Barclay Perkins saw this as a chance to take some of Guinness's market. Tasting notes: Rich and dark with aromas of warm biscuits, burnt bread crusts and coffee. Grainy flavors mixed in with some spicy hops. Lots of drying tannins. Hints of dark fruit, mostly raisins and dried cherries. Surprisingly easy to drink. 5.6%
Rock Bottom - Colorado Springs
Jason will be bringing out his Leemish Dry Irish Stout. Mix this with the Rock Bottom Pale Ale and you've got a 100% microbrewed Black N Tan.
Rocky Mountain Brewing
Based on the beer they are providing to Brewer's Republic, I'm assuming that RMB will also have some green beer available and they will probably have some St. Patrick's Day Trivia for their Thursday trivia night. Don't quote me on this though, I'm just making assumptions here.
Shamrock Brewing - Pueblo
Open at 7am for a traditional Irish breakfast and Irish Coffee. Green beer and Irish whiskey specials all day. There will be a bagpiper too.
Trinity Brewing - Colorado Springs
Trinity will release the Wee Banshee Irish Heather Ale. Heather Ales are some of my favorite beers so I'm looking forward to this one. Using ingredients directly from the isle we brewed up a historically authentic ancient beer. Victory and Vienna malts create a toasty profile that is balanced by a lightly sweet caramel note. European noble hops add a dryness and drinkability to the ale while balancing and supporting the complex malt undertones. Separating this ale from all Irish reds, Heather Tips bring us back to ancient and medieval brewing times, adding a very pleasant and soft floral echo. Bringing a little bit more of the isle into this ale we add a very small amount of sea salt and seaweed t0 the boil. 7% ABV.
March 15, 2011
Drunk History: Nikola Tesla
A little update: I've been out of town so I haven't been able to post onto the blog, I'm also going to be out of town a lot the next four weeks. Keep checking back here though. I'm hoping to get some information on what's happening in the area for St. Patrick's Day posted tomorrow. If you want to get updates via email use the links on the left, then you won't have to check back every day.
I wasn't sure if I should post this because I don't want it to look like I'm promoting drunkenness, but in the spirit of Tesla's visit to Colorado Springs here it goes anyway:
I wasn't sure if I should post this because I don't want it to look like I'm promoting drunkenness, but in the spirit of Tesla's visit to Colorado Springs here it goes anyway:
March 8, 2011
Busy Beer Week in the Pikes Peak Region!
The next week and a half, before St. Patrick's Day, are looking pretty eventful in the Pikes Peak Region if you're looking for good beer. Have a look.
BTW
A Second Cup - Just added a new cooler and has 6 more beers on tap. Soon they'll add four more.
March 10 - Thursday
6pm - Rock Bottom Brewery - Tapping Fire Chief Ale
Tapping night—guest bartenders from local 5 Fire Station. Silent auction. Bag Pipers. Pass the boot for MDA. The kick off to the Silent Auction will be at 6pm. Check out the cool donations from local vendors and be the first to bid on your favorite item! If that doesn't strike your fancy come out to get your favorite beer poured by one of Colorado Spring's finest Fire Fighters! Come out and show your support! It will be a fun night filled with events.
March 11 - Friday
5pm - Trinity Brewing - Tapping the Rebel Son Saison
Rebel Son Saison was inspired by five of our more rebellious contemporaries. To this recipe we added artichoke hearts for Waylon Jennings, smoked malt for Willie Nelson, Marris Otter for Billy Idol, molasses for Bob Marley, and star anise for Hunter S. Thompson. 5.4% abv .
March 12 - Saturday
2pm - Eddyline Brewery's Pine Creek Porter Release Party
Eddyline's got a new beer on tap! If you happen to find yourself in Buena Vista, CO this might be worth your time. After a long day at Monarch ski resort head over to Eddyline. From 2-4pm. $2.50 pints.
5pm - Black Fox Night at Bristol Brewing
If you're in Colorado Springs you may want to check out the Black Fox Night. All Black Fox beers will be priced at $4 per pint. Currently it looks like the Shyela and the Wanna Be Manor are on tap. I've heard rumors that a new Black Fox beer will be released soon, but I'm not sure it will happen before this event. Takes place at Bristol Brewing Co.
March 14 - Monday
6:30pm - Beer Dinner at A Second Cup
I'm not sure if this is sold out or not, but you should order tickets immediately if there are any left. $40 gets you a five course meal and in each course you get a beer pairing from Great Divide Brewing. Visit their site for rsvp details.
A Second Cup - Just added a new cooler and has 6 more beers on tap. Soon they'll add four more.
March 10 - Thursday
6pm - Rock Bottom Brewery - Tapping Fire Chief Ale
Tapping night—guest bartenders from local 5 Fire Station. Silent auction. Bag Pipers. Pass the boot for MDA. The kick off to the Silent Auction will be at 6pm. Check out the cool donations from local vendors and be the first to bid on your favorite item! If that doesn't strike your fancy come out to get your favorite beer poured by one of Colorado Spring's finest Fire Fighters! Come out and show your support! It will be a fun night filled with events.
March 11 - Friday
5pm - Trinity Brewing - Tapping the Rebel Son Saison
Rebel Son Saison was inspired by five of our more rebellious contemporaries. To this recipe we added artichoke hearts for Waylon Jennings, smoked malt for Willie Nelson, Marris Otter for Billy Idol, molasses for Bob Marley, and star anise for Hunter S. Thompson. 5.4% abv .
March 12 - Saturday
2pm - Eddyline Brewery's Pine Creek Porter Release Party
Eddyline's got a new beer on tap! If you happen to find yourself in Buena Vista, CO this might be worth your time. After a long day at Monarch ski resort head over to Eddyline. From 2-4pm. $2.50 pints.
5pm - Black Fox Night at Bristol Brewing
If you're in Colorado Springs you may want to check out the Black Fox Night. All Black Fox beers will be priced at $4 per pint. Currently it looks like the Shyela and the Wanna Be Manor are on tap. I've heard rumors that a new Black Fox beer will be released soon, but I'm not sure it will happen before this event. Takes place at Bristol Brewing Co.
March 14 - Monday
6:30pm - Beer Dinner at A Second Cup
I'm not sure if this is sold out or not, but you should order tickets immediately if there are any left. $40 gets you a five course meal and in each course you get a beer pairing from Great Divide Brewing. Visit their site for rsvp details.
March 6, 2011
Reviewing Rock Bottom's Welsh and Scottish Beers
Recently I heard that Rock Bottom in Colorado Springs had a beer in the style of each of the Celtic nations in Britain: Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. So, I got together a crew of people and we headed over there. The group included myself, Isaac Grindeland who is now a contributor to this blog and is a BJCP beer judge, Grant Goodwiler a brewer at Rocky Mountain Brewing, Leah Chapabity a bartender at Brewer's Republic and Dan Flanders, one of the photographers of this blog. It was quite the crew. So, overall we had mixed reviews of the beers and I'm going to share some of that with you.
First a little about our overall impressions of Rock Bottom. I'm a fan of Jason Leeman's (Rock Bottom Brewer) beers, I've had a few and have really enjoyed them. Before spending some good time at Rock Bottom I didn't realize that he seems to be a big fan of more traditional British and German styles. There wasn't an IPA on the menu but there was a Pale Ale with Centennial hops, this was the most hoppy beer on the menu. There was also a wheat, an American lager, an amber and an English Brown. Also, a few beers on cask and a healthy amount of special beers that were mostly British and German, styles I believe (there was a Belgian and a Russian Imperial Stout though too). So, in general with the British beers we're looking at beers with subtler flavors, tasting a lot thinner and less "dynamic" than the American counterparts of these styles. By dynamic I think I mean the flavors will appear more subdued and won't pop out as much as we are used to in drinking some of the more in-your-face beers made around Colorado. Not all their beers are this way, but it looks like in general they are more reserved than places like Avery, Odell, and Great Divide. However, the quality of these beers is, in my opinion, right on par with British breweries I have visited.
So, to the beers. For starters we found out the Irish beer was no longer available. Total bummer, so we ordered the Scottish and the Welsh beers. Let's talk about the Welsh beer first.
First a little about our overall impressions of Rock Bottom. I'm a fan of Jason Leeman's (Rock Bottom Brewer) beers, I've had a few and have really enjoyed them. Before spending some good time at Rock Bottom I didn't realize that he seems to be a big fan of more traditional British and German styles. There wasn't an IPA on the menu but there was a Pale Ale with Centennial hops, this was the most hoppy beer on the menu. There was also a wheat, an American lager, an amber and an English Brown. Also, a few beers on cask and a healthy amount of special beers that were mostly British and German, styles I believe (there was a Belgian and a Russian Imperial Stout though too). So, in general with the British beers we're looking at beers with subtler flavors, tasting a lot thinner and less "dynamic" than the American counterparts of these styles. By dynamic I think I mean the flavors will appear more subdued and won't pop out as much as we are used to in drinking some of the more in-your-face beers made around Colorado. Not all their beers are this way, but it looks like in general they are more reserved than places like Avery, Odell, and Great Divide. However, the quality of these beers is, in my opinion, right on par with British breweries I have visited.
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| The Welsh Beer on the Left and the Scottish on the right. |
March 2, 2011
Trinity Brewing Beer Releases for March
It's already March! Trinity is keeping quite busy. Here's a list of their upcoming beer releases.
March 4th - 5pm
Pappy Legba Release - Brewed with just a touch of flaked maize for a seductive and creamy texture, this crimson Saison is undeniably focused on fruit. Post fermentation, this special Belgian is aged on a grip of pie cherries, lending it more of a Kriek profile rather than a Saison. 13%ABV. For the first time ever, Pappy Legba will be available in 750 ml bottles only.
March 11th - 5 PM
Rebel Son Saison Release Party - Inspired by five of our more rebellious contemporaries. To this recipe we added artichoke hearts for Waylon Jennings, smoked malt for Willie Nelson, Marris Otter for Billy Idol, molasses for Bob Marley, and star anise for Hunter S. Thompson. 5.4% ABV.
March 17th
St. Patricks Day PARTY!!! AND...Wee Banshee Irish Heather Ale Release!
Disc Golf in the garden...Get a free beer for sinking a putt. For St. Paddy's day Darren has whipped up our annual batch of Wee Banshee Heather Ale, featuring additions of ancient Isle ingredients including a dry spice with a copious amount of Heather Tips.
March 25th - 5 PM
Three Flower Saison Release
and... Beers and Boards Skateboard Art Show!
Farmhouse, Three flower Saison: Again going back to the earth with this version of our seasonal Belgian, we age this orange hued ale on the tops of three varieties of flowers. We promised not to give up our secret on this beer, because it's just too good of a secret! Authentically Belgian and only available as the weather warms and flowers begin to appear. 7.0% ABV
March 4th - 5pm
Pappy Legba Release - Brewed with just a touch of flaked maize for a seductive and creamy texture, this crimson Saison is undeniably focused on fruit. Post fermentation, this special Belgian is aged on a grip of pie cherries, lending it more of a Kriek profile rather than a Saison. 13%ABV. For the first time ever, Pappy Legba will be available in 750 ml bottles only.
March 11th - 5 PM
Rebel Son Saison Release Party - Inspired by five of our more rebellious contemporaries. To this recipe we added artichoke hearts for Waylon Jennings, smoked malt for Willie Nelson, Marris Otter for Billy Idol, molasses for Bob Marley, and star anise for Hunter S. Thompson. 5.4% ABV.
March 17th
St. Patricks Day PARTY!!! AND...Wee Banshee Irish Heather Ale Release!
Disc Golf in the garden...Get a free beer for sinking a putt. For St. Paddy's day Darren has whipped up our annual batch of Wee Banshee Heather Ale, featuring additions of ancient Isle ingredients including a dry spice with a copious amount of Heather Tips.
March 25th - 5 PM
Three Flower Saison Release
and... Beers and Boards Skateboard Art Show!
Farmhouse, Three flower Saison: Again going back to the earth with this version of our seasonal Belgian, we age this orange hued ale on the tops of three varieties of flowers. We promised not to give up our secret on this beer, because it's just too good of a secret! Authentically Belgian and only available as the weather warms and flowers begin to appear. 7.0% ABV
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