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99 Bottles weekly newsletter Saturday, January 30th 2010
Barleywine style ales
1st Tuesday that'll knock your socks off!
What's as strong as wine but is really a beer? A barleywine style ale. Barleywines originated in England where they were first called "barley wines" because they can be as strong as wine, at 8 to 12% alcohol-by-volume, but since the beverage is made from grain rather than grape, it is in fact a beer.
 
Discover barleywine style ales with us in February.
 
1st Tuesday - February 2nd
Pouring 5:00 p.m. 'til 7:30 p.m.
$5.00 per person to sample 5 barleywine ales 

$2.50 per club member
Must be 21+ years participate. Present ID & prepay at front counter.
February 2010 - Barleywine Tasting
The results are in!
Which beer paired best with the cake?
 
On January 20th, 99 Bottles celebrated its third anniversary with a special beer and cake pairing. 61 voted for their favorite pairing...here are the results:

Cake Results 2010
Order now for your football party
Case & keg orders are due Tuesday afternoon
 
Looking for the right beer to cheer on your team?

footballFor New Orleans Saints, consider Abita or Dixie from Louisiana. Or sport their colors by pouring Black-and-Golds... layering a hefty stout over a light golden ale.

For Indianapolis Colts, well, I'm going to be creative here as there are no Indiana breweries that distribute into Washington. Peyton Manning's home state is Louisiana, so you could enjoy the same beer as the Saints fans! ;-) Or choose a beer with a horse-- Red Horse from the Philippines was a 99 Bottles Top-5 Seller in 2008.

Better yet, peruse the 99 Bottles beer list or check out the new beers, below, to see what suits your fancy. The keg list has grown to over 1,200 choices...but if you need to reserve a tap, order early as these are going fast! If you'd like to mix a party box, stop in and see what's in stock...99 Bottles maintains a selection of 1,000 unique brews on hand to tickle your tastebuds.

Note: Advance orders are subject to distributor availability. Stop in or call (253) 838-2558 to place your order by Tuesday afternoon, February 2nd. Keg order terms are listed on the 99 Bottles keg page; credit card is required at time of order.
18 more beers on the wall
New and returning beers at 99 Bottles
 
 

Angel's ShareAngel's Share 2009 Vintage - new size!

American Strong Ale from Port Brewing Co. of CaliforniaUSA

Distillers age their whiskeys for many years in oak barrels. Over time, some whiskey is lost to evaporation-this loss of spirits is called "The Angel's Share." Dark caramel malts, with vanilla and oaky notes. Aged 6 months in oak barrels. Winter Release. Limit 4 bottles per person, while supplies last. I was told the small bottles have "a bit more" carbonation than last year's large bottles. 12.5% abv; 12.7 oz

 


Green Flash BarleywineGreen Flash Barleywine Style Ale

American Barleywine from Green Flash Brewing Co. of CaliforniaUSA

Rich and fruity, with notes of toffee and spicy-citrusy-piney hops. Hints of raisin and nuts. Winter Release. 10% abv; 22 oz

 


Blue Moon Grand CruBlue Moon Grand Cru

Witbier from Coors Brewing Co. of ColoradoUSA

Limited edition brewed to celebrate the blue moon on New Year's Eve. Smooth and creamy, with hints of orange zest and coriander. Winter Release. Limited Availability (Brewed Once). This is worth a try for Blue Moon and witbier fans...it's like Blue Moon, only on steroids! 8.2% abv; 25.4 oz


 


Corsendonk Brown AleCorsendonk Pater - new size!

Dubbel from Brouwerij Corsendonk of  Belgium

Rich malty flavor with chocolate and sweet dark fruits. Subtle Cinnamon and spice notes. Excellent on BeerAdvocate. 7.5% abv; 11.2 oz

 


Bos KeunDe Dolle Bos Keun 

Speciaal Paasbier

Belgian Strong Pale Ale from Brouwerij De Dolle Brouwers of  Belgium

A special Easter beer, bos keun means "rabbit of the wood". Brewed with pale malt, Golding hops, cand sugar and refermented with native honey. Complex, intense flavor-filled palate of apricot, lemon curd, coriander, pastry-like malts, caramel, sourdough, and more! Spring Release; limited availability. Craig tells me this is "very active" so have your glass ready...we all hate to lose good beer! And if you want it for Easter, don't wait...we were only able to get a case to spread out to everyone. Excellent on BeerAdvocate. 10% abv; 11.2 oz

 


Chatoe Rogue Rogue DirtoirDirtoir Black Lager

Schwarzbier from Rogue Ales of Oregon USA

Dark roasted malts with notes of earthy smoke, espresso, and dark cocoa. Complemented with a smooth bitterness. Roasty, dry, lingering finish. Excellent on BeerAdvocate. Special Release. GYO Certified - no chemicals, additives, or preservatives. 5% abv; 35 ibu; 22 oz


The Chatoe Rogue series features ingredients grown at the Rogue farms. Check out their Revolution hop harvest on YouTube.

 


SN GlissadeGlissade Golden Bock

Maibock/Helles Bock from Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. of CaliforniaUSA

Mellower than a traditional spring bock. Bready and slightly sweet malts balanced with spicy-floral European hops. Hints of honey and hay. Dry and lightly bitter finish. Spring Release 6.4% abv; 12 oz

 


HarnasHarnas

Euro Pale Lager from Browar Okocim (Carlsberg) of  Poland

Refreshing. Clean cracker malts with slightly peppery and grassy hops.  6.2% abv; 16.9 oz

 


Lenny's RIPAHe'Brew Bittersweet Lenny's RIPA - 

new size!

American Imperial IPA from Shmaltz Brewing Company of California USA

Smooth, creamy. Slick with candied-fruits and a massive malty backbone of caramel, toffee, and toasted bread. Alcohol spice melds well with rye bread crust flavors, rounded with berry-like fruity esters followed by a sharp citric-grapefruit edge. Complex and delicious. One of Tiffany's favorite IPAs...so she's very happy it's now available in smaller bottles!Excellent on BeerAdvocate. 10% abv; 12 oz

 


Green Flash Imperial IPAGreen Flash Imperial IPA

American Imperial IPA from Green Flash Brewing Co. of California USA

Big, bold hop bomb! Intense Summit and Nugget hops create flavors of pine, grapefruit, and citrus on sweet, chewy, biscuity malts. Lingering bitter finish. Jake reports that Green Flash Imperial IPA is delicious...but the hop is much too BIG for some of us! Excellent on BeerAdvocate. 98% on RateBeer. Rotating Release. Limited Availability. 9.4% abv; 101 ibu; 22 oz

 


Leinenkugel's OriginalLeinekugel's Original

American Macro Lager from Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company of Wisconsin USA

Leinie's fans...you've been asking for it, and the brewery and Washington distributor have finally responded...come get your Leinie's Original and show your brand support! Brewed from an 1840s German recipe. Crisp carbonation, sweet grain and hints of corn. Sessionable. 4.5% abv; 12 oz

 


Mahr's PilsnerMahr's Pilsner

German Pilsener from Mahrs Bräu of  Germany

Sweet malts, with a crisp, spicy-peppery finish. Hints of honey, apricots, and citrus. We got it at a great price and are passing the savings on to you...but this is very limited (just one case of 10 bottles arrived) so don't delay. No holds...first come, first serve. 4.9% abv; 16.9 oz

 



 


Redhook MudslingerMudslinger

American Brown Ale from Redhook Ale Brewery of Washington USA

Try it Wednesday, February 3rd and compare it to another brown ale! Toasty caramel and nuts, with hints of fruit. Thin body, with a creamy mouth-feel. Dry, malty finish. Sessionable. Spring Release. View the Redhook blog about Mudslinger (not for the easily offended). 5.2% abv;

12 oz

 


NBB Ranger IPARanger IPA

American IPA from New Belgium Brewing of Colorado USA

Yes...an IPA from New Belgium Brewing...and it's worthy!! Smooth and slightly sticky. Clean, crisp citrus-focused Simcoe, Cascade, and Chinook hops on biscuity malts. Clean, dry finish. Excellent on BeerAdvocate. Tiffany thoroughly enjoyed her bottle and recommends you try it. 6.5% abv; 70 ibu; 12 oz

 


Regatta NONALCOHOLIC Ginger BeerRegatta Ginger Beer

Ginger Soda from Regatta of  Bermuda

Crisp, clean, and zesty with ginger! Notes of citrus, apple, and banana. Finishes with a ginger bite without the burn. Based on a century old recipe, blending Caribbean and African ginger in stone crocks. Pair it with sushi. Drink it alone or use it as a mixer by adding your alcoholic beverage of choice. Nonalcoholic soda pop. 0% abv; 12 oz

 


Sam Adams Noble PilsSamuel Adams Noble Pils

German Pilsener from Boston Beer Company of Massachusetts USA

This 2009 Beer Lover's Choice Contestant was brewed with 5 varieties of Noble hops. Honey malts and spicy-herbal-citrus hops. Crisp and refreshing. Tiffany really liked this beer...she says, "easy drinking!" Excellent on BeerAdvocate. Spring Release. 5.2% abv; 12 oz

 


SinghaSingha Thai Beer - new size!

American Macro Lager from Boon Rawd Brewery Co. of  Thailand

Smooth mouth-feel. Rich malt sweetness with a spicy alcohol presence. Notes of grain and a lime rind-like hop bitterness. Pair it with teriyaki or sushi take-out. A 99 Bottles Top-Seller! 6% abv; 21.3 oz

 


Sloeber Belgian AleSloeber Ale - new size!

Belgian Strong Pale Ale from Brouwerij Roman of  Belgium

Sweet and tangy ripe fruit (pear, apple, tropical). Dry, clean finish. And pick up a Sloeber glass, while they're here. 7.5% abv; 25.4oz

 

Weekly pick

EVERY WEDNESDAY
4:00 TO 8:00 PM

TRY 2 BEERS FOR $1
 AT 99 BOTTLES!

Pouring February 3rd
- two brown ales -

Redhook Mud Slinger
Nut Brown Ale


Iron Horse Brass Ass
Brown Ale

 
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Upcoming tastings

02.02.2010 - TUESDAY
BARLEYWINE STYLE ALES
SAMPLE 5 BEERS
5:00 to 7:30 p.m.
$5.00 per person
$2.50 per club member

02.20.2010 - SATURDAY
BELGIAN BEERS WITH STU STUART OF BELGIAN BEER ME!
SAMPLE 4 BEERS & LEARN  WHAT IT'S LIKE TO TOUR BREWERIES IN BELGIUM
2:00 to 5:00 p.m.
$5.00 per person
$2.50 per club member

EVERY WEDNESDAY
THE WEEKLY PICK
4:00 to 8:00 p.m.
$1.00 per person to sample 2

More tastings to be announced... Big Sky from Montana, Firestone Walker from California ...stay tuned for details.

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