Thanks to Z.H. for helping me scratch Wisconsin from the list with a bang…
Read more about the Raspberry Tart HERE
Stone Winter Storm
Super Bowl be damned! I would rather be at this party…
“Stone Winter Storm is back for a fourth and glorious year! All 32 Bistro taps (and more!) will be pouring an avalanche of year ’round beers, special releases, archived vintages, barrel aged brews, collaborations, brewer’s one-off creations, casks, and more bottles than you can shake a Christmas tree at. We’ll see you here for an amazing week-long celebration of the rarest and tastiest Stone brews to be found outside of our 8,000 sq. foot cold box!”
Follow this LINK to get the updated information.
Bottled Invasive Species
from The Oregonian via Captured by Porches
“We just got TTB label approval for our two beers that we will have in returnable bottles. We have sent out a few cases to choice accounts to test the waters, and all indications show that Portlanders are happy to pay the dollar deposit additional for a returnable, reusable bottle (or else they are home brewers that recognize that a dollar is a great price for a 750ml flip top!). Either way, we are super excited not only to be finally bottling, but to be doing so in a manner that breaks the ‘use once and destroy’ stream. (I have a ton of statistics and facts about how costly glass is to recycle).
Our IPA should hit the shelves of bottle shops and one New Season location on Jan 15; our ‘Friday’ beer is set for release on Feb 1.”
Backbreaker from Brooklyn
First they came out with Cuvee de Cardoz which I had at GABF, then the Manhattan Project which I still need to taste and now Backbreaker. My Brooklyn list is getting longer.
Saint Somewhere Pays du Soleil
A Belgian Dubbel with the famous yeast used by brewer Bob Sylvester? Count me in.
Modus Hoperandi
Another canned beer that I would love to try from SKA Brewing in Durango Colorado. This is # 3 on my must try canned beer list along with Monk’s Blood and Surly Zwickelbier.
Harpoon Ginger Wheat
Wow does this sound delicious.
I have had two beers spiced with ginger. Both were very nice. Perfect for pairing with food especially in winter.
Review – New Glarus Imperial Saison
Thanks to Z.H. for this amazing bottle!
IPA + Indian food
I have not seen this idea before (doesn’t mean it hasn’t been done) but it is brilliant!
If you are in the most NW part of Oregon then you should try it.
Indian Food and IPAs
Reservations are required. $55 will buy you five courses of food with beer to match each course; this price includes gratuity. A $5 discount per person will apply when you buy 2 or more tickets. Stop in or Call 503-325-PINT to make your reservation today!
When
Wed Jan 13 6pm – 9pm Pacific Time
Where
1483 Duane Street, Astoria, OR 97103
Beer in Reno?
Yes, and there is good beer too!
Here are two hop spots for you to visit the next time you are in the biggest little city in the world.
Chapel Tavern
1495 South Virginia Street
775-324-2244
St. James Infirmary
445 California Avenue
775-657-8484