Pint Night Deluxe Clearance Spectacular

Ahoy all!  This week Mike and I need desperately to get some inventory off of our hands, so it's time for a good old fashioned clearance special, featuring some local favorites.  We will be pouring the following:

• BBC Christmas Ale
• BBC Cream Ale
• Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale

In addition, we will be knocking $2 off of growlers for two of our favorite beers currently on tap:  Sierra Nevada's Ruthless Rye & Flying Dog's Gonzo Imperial Porter.

So come one and come all, to our little Pint Night gathering for some fine beers and good company.

See you tomorrow!

Ommegang's Limited Edition "A Game of Thrones" Brews

Ommegang is releasing limited edition craft beers based off of the hit show "A Game of Thrones."  Awesome, aptly-named beers like the Iron Throne blond ale and the Art of Darkness Ale are to be featured in the collection.  Mike and I are big fans of the series, so I know we will do what we can to get these beers in stock.

In case there are any of you who aren't hip to the amazing HBO show, "A Game of Thrones" (based off of George R. R. Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire" series), it is a superb high-fantasy show like no other.  While it has some tropes that most fantasy fiction shares (kings, castles, dragons, etc.), it is notably more adult-oriented, grimly realistic, complex in storyline, and alarmingly brutal than anything else in the genre.  If you haven't yet checked it out, do so!  Be one of the cool kids!

(link provided via Melinda Simpson):  http://www.ommegang.com/#!limited_release

The Pleasures of Pint Night

I told myself I would only post after Pint Nights when the night had been truly exceptional, however it looks like such a post will become a habit, for it was another fabulous Pint Night!  We had a great crowd that stayed with us throughout the evening and into the night.

I want to thank everyone it particular for purchasing glassware, because we sold more than perhaps we ever have.  Luckily we had lots of new glassware in stock.  Sometimes it is difficult to get a hold of new pint glasses, and I know many of you have thought about your decreasing shelf space more than once; but your patronage and dedication to the glassware helps make our Pint Nights a great success and allows us to keep getting both new glasses and great beer in -- and the strong sale of glasses also looks great to our superiors.

So thanks again and I hope everyone will continue to check out the blog (consider putting us in your favorites tab) while telling everyone else about it.  Also don't forget to come next week for another great Pint Night. 

Toodles!

Pint Night Addendum

Yo Everybody!

I just wanted to add a bit to Mike's Pint Night post.  In addition to the three new Bell's beers, we still have the other three Bell's offerings (including Hopslam) on tap; and let's not forget that all six of the Sierra Nevada beers from the Wednesday tasting are still up.  That's a whopping twelve beers featured at tomorrow's Pint Night, along with two new pieces of glassware!

It's shaping up to be a veritable smorgasbord of fine craft beer, so despite rain or snow, make sure to drop by for a brew!

Schlafly AIPA Arrives!

You heard right folks, Schlafly AIPA 6 packs have arrived. This smooth and refreshing American IPA is only 2 weeks old in bottles and perfect for those waiting for the Spring IPA's. Tea, kiwi, and grapefruit abound on this wondefully floral IPA. Slightly bitter up front with softer flavors of english muffin, it quickly turns to flavors of tea and grapefruit zest. The bitterness ramps up in the finish, though this beer is far from dry. This is certainly one of my favorites for February. 6 packs run for $10.99. Come and pick up one today.

Pint Night News

Good evening folks! I am sure many are warming themselves by the fire during this snow storm, but here I am happily reminding everyone of the Pint Night tomorrow. We will be hosting Bell's, and this is our lineup:

Bell's Two Hearted Ale

Bell's Sparkling Ale

Bell's Java Stout 

We will have Two Hearted Glassware available for purchase for $3. Also, if you missed our Sierra Nevada Night on Wednesday, we will have their Etched Glasses for sale for $4. Come in and enjoy the festivities!

Weekly Beer Reviews

Sierra Nevada Kellerweis

This Hefeweizen arrives a little early for Spring (though the weather would say differently). The nose is quite fragrant with lovely aromas of clove, nutmeg, banana, sour apples, and honey suckle. The taste is light and smooth throughout. The front really shows off that Granny Smith flavor with softer flavors of clove and papaya. The finish is quick with hints of bananas and cornpops. For those of you looking for easy drinking with tons of flavor, look no further.

Mike and Tyler's Rating - 7.5/10


Sierra Nevada Pale Ale

Everyone has had this craft beer favorite, though this is its first time on our wall. It has practically no nose though soft hints of fruit medley and soap are present. This beer is certainly lighter than most Pale Ale's we have had on our wall. The taste has flavors of apple, cherries, soap, and light hints of pine. The finish shows a slight bitter twang and flavors of apple peel. This smooth and refreshing APA will certainly hit the spot in the coming months.

Mike and Tyler's Rating - 6.5/10


Sierra Nevada Torpedo

This IPA is great for the price and drinks quite easy. The nose has subtle sour hints with soft aromas of funk, pine, mango, and papaya. This is a bitter bomb, with the bitterness being the main attraction. Soft flavors of citrus, earth, and parsley shone through on the front. The finish continued that pleasant bitterness with flavors of pine complimenting the bitterness nicely. It is a little light for my tastes, but certainly a smooth and refreshing IPA that you can't beat for the price.

Mike and Tyler's Rating - 7/10


Sierra Nevada Porter

I was looking forward to this Porter, as I had never tasted Sierra Nevada's American Porter. After tasting it, I can say I will never look for it again. Chocolate, vanilla, and light smoke made for a very pleasant nose for a Porter. The flavor, however, did not shine. A slight bitterness lingered throughout the beer and made it exceptionally dry. Flavors of baking chocolate and yoohoo were present on the front, with corn and mineral water flavors shining through on the finish. Altogether forgetful for a Porter though it should appeal to fans of Fullers Porter or Point Black Ale.

Mike and Tyler's Rating - 5.25/10


Sierra Nevada Bigfoot Barleywine

The 2013 edition of Bigfoot has arrived, and boy is it different from 2011's and 2012's. The nose is citrus and candy necklace. Yes, it smells exactly like a candy necklace. The flavor profile is diverse with flavors of pine, lemon, brown sugar, taragon, and mint. The finish is quick and bitter with light flavors of grass and earth. This still tastes more like an Imperial IPA than a Barleywine, and it is perfect for the transition from Winter into Spring.

Mike and Tyler's Rating - 8/10