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Happy Holidays!
Greetings!
The holidays are here and we're feeling the cheer at Bikes, Beans & Bordeaux. We've got some holiday tunes playing, some great seasonal beverages a-brewin', and having fabulous customers like you is the best gift we could ask for. Thanks for being a part of our B3 Family and for making 2009 a better year than we could have imagined. |
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December Beers: Warm Up & Chill Out with Winter Brews!
In cold weather, nothing warms you up quite like a good winter beer. When temperatures drop, brews are more full bodied, with extra richness thanks to heaping helpings of barley malt. And with less water in the mix, winter beers also deliver more nutrition and a higher alcohol content (look out!) than typical summer quenchers. If you want to banish a winter chill, it's best to serve winter beers no colder than 50 degrees Fahrenheit so that their delicious flavors can come forward. Ready to try a few? Come on by this month to warm up and chill out with our festive collection of winter-worthy beers.
Harpoon Winter Warmer (MA) The first Harpoon seasonal  beer, this brew has overall smooth, medium bodied character spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg.
Bell's Cherry Stout (MI) One of Bell's most popular seasonal beers and perfect for a cold winter day. A mysterious dance of tart Michigan cherries with the dark, roasted malts of a big and bold stout.
Ol' Red Cease and Desist Scottish Ale, Erie Brewing Company, (PA) This high potency seasonal dark red Scottish style ale has a powerful caramel malt flavor, finishing climatically with a smooth warming sensation.
Terrapin Rye Big Hoppy Monster Imperial Red Ale, (GA) One of Terrapins limited release seasonal series of truly unique brews! Not for the faint at heart, this beautiful ruby colored ale is bursting with a multitude of flavors and aromas matched by no other beer. |
Wines: Navarro Correas
This month we're introducing wine from Navarro Correas, a wine-making family descending from the Correas family, an old and prestigious name dating back to 1798, when Sir Juan de Dios  Correas planted the first vine seeds in the lands of Mendoza at the foot of the Andes ridge. Navarro Correas stands out for the careful selection of grapes and the use of a special vinification process, including techniques that respect the traditional methods while combining them with state-of-the-art technologies to produce world-class wines. This month we'll be pouring Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec wines. Stop by and give them a sip.
While you are here, also try our two new limited production bordeauxs (by the bottle only), plus a California Zinfadel and a Tempranillo from Spain. |
Holiday Lights Bike Tour!
Saturday, December 12th (6:30PM)
Want to put a new "spin" on taking in the festive holiday lights displays? Let's do it by bicycle! Meet at B3 at 6:30 PM for a fun holiday lights tour (we depart at 7:00 PM sharp). We'll ohh and ahh our way around town and then return to B3 for hot drinks and warm conversation. Note: Helmets, front AND rear lights are mandatory. Singing holiday carols as we ride? That one's totally optional!
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Announcing: Belgian Waffles & Winter Oatmeal
Okay...okay, everyone calm down! We know this exciting. We're jumping up and down in mad giddiness, too. But let's pull it  together and focus because there are some seriously fluffy and delectable made-to-order Belgian waffles to be consumed here, people. We're talking steamy, fresh waffles topped with fresh fruit and whipped cream. Mmmmmm! We'll only be serving them on Saturdays and Sundays (from 9-11 AM only) but we totally understand if you want to start lining up now!
Still feeling hungry? Hmmm, how about something heartier? A little Winter Oatmeal perhaps? Piping hot oatmeal topped with raisins, craisins, sliced almonds, brown sugar, granola, honey, and a hearty sprinkling of cinnamon. |
B3 Makes Your Holidays Easier
Tis the season for holiday stress. Between the office parties, neighborhood parties, school functions, end-of-year Board meetings and oh yes... that house full of visiting relatives, Fa-la-la can easily turn into Bah-Humbug!
 Let B3 take the hectic out of your holidays this year. Our B Merry Platters are a great way to keep everyone fed without losing your mind or breaking your budget. Our elves will prep festive trays loaded with tasty food that will keep all your Who's happy. Whether it's for the office, a party, or just a no-cook dinner for you and yours ... we're here to help. Just give us a jingle!
Need a great gift for your favorite cycling, coffee, tea or wine enthusiast? We can help with that, too. Let B3 design a beautiful custom gift basket packed with just the right items to make you look like a gift-giving genius! Our baskets make a fantastic corporate gift, too. (Note: cycling baskets items include: B3 cycling cap, socks and water bottle and feature cycling products from Resource Revival products (www.resourcerevival.com). Note: We have gift cards, too!!! |
B Creative Artist of the Month: Tic Bowen
If you haven't made it in to B3 yet to check out our current B Creative Artist, Tic Bowen, we're giving you one more the month to do so. This unconventional artist has caused quite a sensation at the café with his bold, bright and playful paper-collage artwork. It's unlike anything we've showcased to date and people are going wild for it. In fact, his art is selling right off the walls and custom orders are starting to pour in. Need a really unique gift item this year? Guess what? You just found it. Stop in and see Tic's amazing work for yourself. Bet you'll find a piece that you can't live without.
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Seasonal Soup!
Back by popular demand, it's the Roasted Red Bell Pepper & Tomato Bisque! Smooth red bell pepper puree simmered with mirepoix vegetables and fire-roasted tomatoes in a rich vegetarian broth highlighted with smoky chipotle and sweet cream. Uhhh...YUM! | |
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Seasonal Drinks:
It's time to get your cozy on with some cuddle-worthy lattes that will leave you singing "let it snow! Let it snow!" (Of course, it won't. This is Florida, but these lattes are the next best thing!). Give these seasonal lattes a sip: Eggnog Latte (creamy eggnog and espresso sprinkled with nutmeg); Candy Cane Mocha Latte (refreshing and minty peppermint syrup, Ghiradelli chocolate, steamed milk and espresso); or the scrumdiliumptous S'Mores Latte (toasted marshmallow syrup, chocolate sauce, steamed milk and espresso). 
We're still whipping up our tasty Milk Steamers-a shot of flavored syrup added to your choice of milk and frothed to perfection. It's a caffeine free, low calorie steamy treat.
Something else new we are excited to bring you is Vita Boost! Whether you are feeling a little under the weather, or needing to keep your immunity up, you can add a packet of vitamins to any hot or cold drink for only $0.79!
Seasonal Coffee
Want a cup of coffee with a little season flare? Our coffee of the month is "Winter Blend" from Jittery Joes Coffee Roasting Company. Winter Blend is a combination of Kenya AA and full-city roasted Colombian Supremo. Both coffees are strong and assertive on their own and combine to make a full-flavored cup. Roasting the Colombian slightly darker than normal brings out some fruitiness that complements the chocolate-covered cherry aspects of the Kenya. 
Prefer to toast the holidays with some bubbles? Give one of our fabulous Champagne-tinis a try (half champagne, half martini mix). They are sure to deliver you to your happy place. Available in Pomegranate and Blueberry.
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Follow us on Facebook!
Visit our page and become an official B3 fan. We'll thank you properly by keeping you up-to-date on B3's best events and happenings. Oh, and there will also be Facebook Fan Only discounts and specials.
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B3 Cycling Kit Release!
Oh, we're too legit to quit now! We've got our very own cycling kit. Come in and pick up (or buy, if sizes are available) your very own B3 first edition kit!
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B3 Holiday Hours
Christmas Eve (12/24): 7AM - 2PM
Christmas Day (12/25): closed
New Year's Eve (12/31): 7AM - 2PM
New Year's Day (1/1): closed
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| OUC Half Marathon: B3 Water Station
Saturday December 5th (6:30 AM) 
We are still looking for 30 volunteers to help us out with this amazing event. We're offering free bagels and coffee (compliments of us) and free chair massages (courtesy of Massage Solutions) for all volunteers! Not to mention live music from the Forefathers. Some come out and join us bright and early. Please email us ASAP if you can help out (be sure to let us know your t-shirt size). | |
