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News from Lighthouse Liquors and Delicatessen!
News to Brighten Your Day
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Issue: # 131
| December 4th, 2010 |
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Greetings!
We have a lot to share in this months issue. It all begins with highlights of the new Seasonal Beers that have arrived. These won't be around forever, so don't waste any more time and come and check them out in person! There's also more exciting news from Lighthouse Delicatessen. Just in time for the holidays, Xavier once again digs into his little black book of libations to give you some recipes which will make your holidays even more festive! And great news...the King and Queen Member wines are ready for pick up or delivery. People love our Did You Know section, which is filled with completely random informative fun facts. Finally, if you like connecting to social networks, we have a few different sites where you can see or add pictures, write a review, and just share with your friends.
Much Aloha and Cheers
~ Your Lighthouse Crew
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 Just in time for the holidays!
Breweries love making holiday beer and we love it too!
If you like beer or know someone who does, you will want to make sure to come up to the store to check out some of these new arrivals.
Anchor Steam Christmas Ale
We love when this fantastic ale arrives at our doorstep. Every year since 1975 the brewers at Anchor have brewed a distinctive and unique Christmas Ale, which is available from early November to mid-January. The Ale's recipe is different every year-as is the tree on the label-but the intent with which they offer it remains the same: joy and celebration of the newness of life. Since ancient times, trees have symbolized the winter solstice when the earth, with its seasons, appears born anew. Their tree for 2010 is the Ginkgo biloba tree.
Jubelale from Deschutes Brewery
Those who know of this beer may get mad at me for telling  you about this amazing seasonal brew...sorry to those folks. Brewed with dark crystal malt creating a luscious holiday note with bountiful hops to excite your taste buds- it's easy to see why Jubelale is the perfect complement to the season.
For the past 16 years, Deschutes Brewery has selected a local Oregon artist to create an image evocative of the season's festive atmosphere. The intricate and unique art on the label enhances the Jubelale experience much like beautiful wrapping paper enhances a gift.
This year, Oregon artist Natasha Bacca's unique "creation of light" adorns the label. Bacca says, "This piece illustrates a cold winter night in the background with a dynamic warm fire in the foreground. I wanted the composition of the work to exhibit a balance of cool scenery elements with the warm and energetic celebrations of the season, exemplifying this festive time of year."
Widmer Brrr Seasonal Ale
It's new to Lighthouse Liquors but one taste of this, and you will wish winter lasted forever! This is what Widmer has to say about it... Got the holiday blues? Out of ideas as to what to get that special someone? Don't worry, Kurt and Rob Widmer have the answer - give the gift of beer! More specifically, Brrr! Widmer's hard working brewmasters have handcrafted this year's edition special for the holiday season.
AVAILABILITY: LATE OCT. - EARLY JAN.
BITTERNESS: 50 IBU
ALCOHOL BY VOLUME: 7.2%
ORIGINAL GRAVITY: 17° PLATO
MALTS: PALE, CARAMEL 10L & 80L,MUNICH
10L, CARAPILS, DARK CHOCOLATE
HOPS: BITTERING: ALCHEMY
AROMA: SIMCOE & CASCADE
And it goes well with holiday favorites like turkey and ham!
Sierra Nevada Tumbler Sale!
You love Sierra, we love Sierra, so let's have a party. And to make that easy, we are putting the Sierra Nevada Tumbler 12 packs on sale for only $16.50! Normally they are $17.95, and so surely they will go quickly...what are you waiting for? Drop everything and go to Lighthouse Liquors!
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Lighthouse Delicatessen!
We are open from 10-4pm everyday and closed on Tuesday.
 The deli just keeps getting better and better; our new Black and White Cookies, Sierra Nevada beer on tap, Charles Smith wine by the glass, private dinners, party platters, Sunday brunch and much more all to make your experience the best it can be. If you haven't been in or just haven't been in for awhile, it's time to come and experience Lighthouse Delicatessen.
We take great care in preparing and serving only the freshest ingredients possible with each and every meal we serve. Each sandwich and salad is prepared specifically with you in mind. We roast our meats and poultry in house and proudly serve Boars Head quality meats. Our cheeses are from around the world and out of this world. Our famous Pretzels are hand-rolled each morning, and our breads are baked fresh each day.
Chris and Rick are always coming up with new treats to share with you. Most recently, Chris introduced one of his childhood favorites, the Black and White cookie. If you're not familiar with this famous cookie, its' cake-like core is dipped half in dark chocolate and half in white chocolate. Be careful, like the pretzels, they are addicting!
We are also happy to announce that we are now pouring beer and wine by the glass. The beer is not only the Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, but we will also be the exclusive Big Island server of the 4th Sierra Nevada 30th Anniversary Brewers Reserve Grand Cru! Our wine is from Charles Smith, who makes INCREDIBLE wines. We are carrying a few of them: the famous Eve Chardonnay, Kung Fu Reisling, and the Charles and Charles Red Wine. If you prefer a Prosecco...we  happily carry the LaMarca  .
We want to give you a heads up and let you know that our Private Dinners are being booked up quickly this month. If you haven't heard, after hours, the entire deli is transformed into a very special place. Working with you, we create a menu that is affordable and to your liking. The dinner is served family-style just like at home, but we will do the dishes! From 2 people to 16, it's the perfect place to have dinner either when visitors are on island or just family and some close friends. Come by the deli and let us know when you want to have a special time at the deli.
Did you know that we do party platters to order? It's true, I'm not making this up... Small, medium, or large platters are available for your next gathering. We will work with your tastes and budget to create a mouthwatering spread which will please you and your guests.
Finally, Sunday in North Kohala will never be the same. We open our doors at 8am for what is turning out to be a very popular brunch. Offering multiple styles of Eggs Benedict, Rick's Famous French Toast, Mimosas, locally grown organic fruit, Potatoes O'Brien, coffee, and sausage or bacon, this is the one morning of the week you won't want to stay in bed! We look forward to seeing you and your friends Sunday morning.
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 Calendar Of Events
What's Happening in Hawi...
Tuesday, Dec. 7th 4-6pm
"Worth the Splurge"
With the holidays here, it's time to share some of our special wines. Our wonderful friend Kristin from Chambers and Chambers returns to Hawi to pour some of our most tasty wine on Tuesday, December 7th. The wines will include: Grigich Hills Chardonnay, Amavi Cellars Syrah, Frogs Leap Zinfandel, and Quivira Sauvignon Blanc. You won't go wrong bringing one (or all) of these wines to your next holiday function!
Saturday, Dec. 11th 2pm-4pm
If you missed our last Sake tasting, we won't hold it against you, but you won't want to miss this one. Craig, the Sake Master, is coming back and this time he's not playing around. Not only will he be pouring a wide range of Sake, but also sharing some delicious food which pairs nicely with Sake.
December 24th and 25th 
Stock up... On Christmas Eve, we will be closing Lighthouse Liquors at 8pm. We will be closed on Christmas Day so we can enjoy a rare day at the beach.
* Every Sunday 8am-11am
Grab some friends and family and get an amazing brunch atLighthouse Delicatessen. Eggs Benedict, French Toast, Mimosas, Potatoes O'Brien, quiches, locally grown organic fruit, sausage, bacon, coffee, pretzels of course, and other yummy brunch treats are available to help start your Sunday right.
Whenever You Want...
Lighthouse Delicatessen is available to you and your family and friends for private dining at night. Please book early as we are filling up for the holidays.
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King and Queen Membership Wines
 If you are a King or Queen member, we are happy to tell you that your monthly wines are in!
If you are not a King or Queen member, do you realize what you're missing out on? First of all, the 10% and 7.5% discounts, respectively, on all your wine, beer and liquor purchases. That's pretty sweet but what's even better are the wines you get each month. As a Queen member you get a red and white wine which are valued at more than the cost of your monthly membership fee. A King member gets those two wines...plus two more, with the King fee (not a king's ransom...) which is less than the cost of those four wines.
This month we're proud to supply our royalty with the following wines!
Queen Membership
Argiolas Costamolino
Costamolino is straw yellow in color with green highlights and an intense yet delicate bouquet that displays distinct characteristics of the variety. Supple aromas of citrus, pineapple, tropical fruits and honey are wonderfully supported by a zesty acidity. Delicate and pleasantly refreshing on the palate, Costamolino is the wine of choice for many dishes, from fish antipasti and pastas to vegetables terrine, salads, white meat casseroles, and risotto. Delicious with Asian food and sushi. (Vermentino)
Cetamura Chianti
A bright, intense red color with the essence of cherries and ripe wild berries in the nose. A soft, balanced, full-flavored wine with good structure. Well balanced acidity accompanied by a long clean finish. (The blend is Sangiovese & Canaiolo)
King Membership
Grahams Six Grapes Port
Fruity & robust, Six Grapes is blended to drink like a young Vintage Port. Notes of fig, dried cherries and dark berries; perfect balance for holiday chocolates. Or pumpkin pie.
Selbach Dry Riesling 2007
Crisp, refreshing, bright acidity and dry finish. Clean minerality as you would expect from German slate. A great alternative to Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Gris.
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Did You Know...?
Random Tidbits...
* Whales do not drink seawater; instead, they extract water from their food by metabolizing the fat.
* Everyone is a minority in Hawaii-there are no racial majorities. Haoles or Caucasians, constitute about 33% of the population, Japanese about 33%, Filipino-Americans about 16%, and Chinese-Americans about 5%. Most of the population has mixed ethnicity.
*The bubbles in Guiness Beer sink to the bottom rather than float to the top like all other beers. No one knows why.
* It costs more to buy a new car today in the United States than it cost Christopher Columbus to equip and undertake three voyages to the New World.
* Charlie Chaplin once won third prize in a Charlie Chaplin look-alike contest.
*And Finally...Celery has negative calories. It takes more calories to eat a piece of celery than the celery has in it to begin with.
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We would like once again to let you know how much we appreciate your continued support. If there is anytime we can do something more to make your experience at the store a more enjoyable one, we are always willing to hear what you have to say. If you prefer to email us, LighthouseLiquorsHI@gmail.com is the one we check daily.
Sincerely with much Aloha,
Your Lighthouse Crew
Always HI, llc
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