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July 17, 2010 | 99 Bottles weekly newsletter |
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Bikini Blonde Lager: A filtered Munich Helles Lager brewed with Liberty and Sterling floral hops and Pilsner and Munic malts. Creamy, smooth, and refreshing! Silver medal, Muncher Helles, 2010 US Open Beer Championship. 4.5% ABV, 18 IBU
BIG SWELL IPA: A handcrafted India pale ale brewed with four Northwestern hops and dry hopped to perfection (features: Columbus, Centennial, Simcoe, Chinook, Amarillo, Cascade, and Citra). The flavor begins smooth and malty, followed by a big burst of dry-hop flavor. Finishes pretty clean. Silver medal American strong pale ale, 2010 NABA. 6.2% ABV, 65 IBU
CoCoNut PorTeR: A fresh handcrafted robust porter brewed with six varieties of malted barley, Cascade and CTZ hops, and hand-toasted coconut (and I may add, toasted to perfection!). It begins with a malty-toasted coconut aroma followed by a rich, silky feel with flavors of dark malt, chocolate, and hints of coffee. It then finishes with flavors of toasted coconut and hoppy spice to finish the balance. Silver medal herb and spice beer, 2010 US Open Beer Championship. Gold medal herb and spice beer, 2006 World Beer Cup. 5.7% ABV, 30 IBU
About Maui Brewing Co.: Founder Garrett Marrero and his wife, Melanie, run a 7-barrel brewpub at the Kahana location as well as the 25-barrel full production brewery and canning facility in Lahaina. Maui Brewing Co. is a truly local beer as 100% of their products are made in Hawaii as opposed to other "Hawaiian" beers. With a strong commitment to the local economy, and deep concern for the environment, MBC microbrews are packaged with the most eco-friendly materials. Although cans and bottles are both recyclable, bottles still break and may pose a risk at beaches. Cans have the added bonus of protecting the beer in the best possible manner -- from both light and oxygen damage which can seriously compromise the taste. The spent grain from beer production is donated to local ranchers for cattle feed and composting; and any cans damaged in production are donated to the Maui Humane Society. MBC also preserves a piece of Hawaii's canning history, using equipment obtained from Maui Land & Pineapple. ...so you don't drink beer stored in cans? Do you drink draught beer? Yes. I thought so. Did you know that drinking beer served from kegs is essentially drinking beer stored in a GIANT can?! So get a can of MBC beer, pour it into a glass, and enjoy. Not yet convinced to get canned beer? Well, that leaves more for me! ;-) Mmmmm.....Maui goodness. |
| Silver Moon entertains the tastebuds |
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Those of you who've spent time in Bend, Ore. most likely have tried the solid beers of Silver Moon Brewing. Try these beers, available now at 99 Bottles...
Hound's Tooth Amber: A rich caramel-style amber with full hop flavor and aroma. Bronze medal American amber, 2008 LA Int'l Beer Awards. 4.4% ABV, 10 IBU
Snake Bite Porter: An English-style dry porter that's dark, crisp and smoky. In Oregon, both die-hard porter fans and those proclaiming "I don't like beer" have been wooed by this porter. Gold medal robust porter, 2009 NABA. 4.5%, 11.2 IBU
Badlands Bitter: This ESB ale is the one to have when you're having a few -- it's sessionable. A crisp, but kind, bitter balanced with a smooth soft mouth feel. Badlands has a charming crimson color and a clean sharp finish. 4.5% ABV, 30 IBU
Hop Knob IPA: Made with 100% whole flower hops, this beer has a voice. In fact, it has a choir of grapefruit pith and pine resin resounding a bitter song over crisp, husky malts. 5.7% ABV, 40 IBU
High Plains Hefe: A German-style hefeweizen from their Seasonal Series, this beer is perfect for our Northwest summer -- solid, yet refreshing. In German tradition, the yeasts give aromas of banana and clove and create a crisp yet smooth body. Wheaty malts with hints of butterscotch, spice, apricot and citrus. 4.8% ABV
Buy 'em at 99 Bottles and try 'em at home. Or next time you're in downtown Bend, be sure to visit the Silver Moon craft brewery, restaurant and live entertainment venue for great beer, eats and good times. |
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| Back in Black.... taking the pale out of India ales
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 21st Amendment recently joined in the revolution of taking the "pale" out of the India pale ale. They say, "Inspired by Paul Revere's midnight ride, we rebelled against the British
style IPA, embraced the more aggressive American version and then recast it in
bold, brave, defiant black. Our Black IPA is a Declaration of Independence from
the tyranny of the expected." This is their newest year-round beer
available in six packs or single cans, which is available now at 99 Bottles. It's brewed like an American IPA but
with the addition of rich, dark malts, giving this beer the luxurious dark flavors of roasty coffee, dark chocolate-covered-caramel and burnt brown sugars contrasted with piney, herbal hops that increasingly come to the forefront as the beer warms. 6.8% ABV, 65 IBU These black IPA recipes are emerging as a new style of beer called " Cascadian Dark Ale" (CDA). |
| More new & returning ~ beer, hard cider and mead on the wall
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Washington Beer Special releases from The Harmon -- bottle limits imposed as we only received a case of each to share with 99 Bottles beer fans... Crisp and balanced, malty and bitter ale for those in the '253'! This extra special bitter has a moderate bitterness level at 40 IBU, at a sessionable 5.3% ABV. Summit Trail Pale Ale: Centennial dry-hopping helps bring this ale to a big 70 IBUs! 4.6% ABV For freshest beer & cider, drink local. CiderTieton Cider Works stopped in and replenished our supply of their artisanal handcrafted ciders, which are perfect for pairing with turkey, grilled cheese sandwiches, chicken salad, halibut, and tacos. The new Harmony Reserve pairs especially well with sushi -- stop in and pick up a bottle with your Blue Island sushi to-go! aged in fire-charred Kentucky white oak
barrels, the Burro Loco that won the people's choice award at the 2009 Ivar's Cider
Festival, and the Moulton's Dry Perry made from Moulton's pears. All are unique and
delicious!  Mead On their recent visit to Washington, Ron Lunder and Peggy Fulder stopped in to bring us more of their Mountain Meadows Mead. Their meads are International Mead Festival winners, beating out meads from
Canada, Denmark, England, Lithuania, Poland, South Africa and other parts of the U.S. They filled the shelf and added their newest mead, Midnight Mead, a 20% ABV that was judged Best Dessert Mead at the 2009 Mazer Cup International Mead Competition.  Goods from Diamond KnotDiamond Knot goods are in! Get some to go with your delicious Diamond Knot Brown Ale, Blonde Ale (summer), India Pale Ale, and Industrial India Pale Ale! Pint glasses are $5. Bottle bags (reusable shopping bags) are $3.50. Plus "IPA Quality Control Agent" t-shirts are in S, M, L, XL for $16 each. |
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And more beer on the
wall... A Little Sumpin' Sumpin'
Ale: What happens when American pale wheat and India pale ale
merge! A hoppy wheat ale just for summer; by Lagunitas! Arran Dark Ale: A traditional smooth drinking Scottish heavy beer; we received just one case
Barena: Imported
from Honduras -- fans of Mexican lagers should try this
Belgo India
Pale Ale: The newest addition to our Lips of Faith series from
New Belgium Brewing
Coton: Still a few bottles available
of this 25% aged in bourbon barrels old ale anniversary beer from The
Bruery
Fraoch: The original Scottish ale brewed with heather
Kasteel
Donker and Tripel: If
you've not yet ventured into Belgian beers, try these. And if you're
already a fan of Belgan ales, you know how good they can be!
 Kelpie:...Yep,
you read that right...a beer brewed with KELP! from Scotland Halcyon:
Scoring 96% overall for the India pale ale style, this IPA was hopped
with the greens in 2009 at Thornbridge Brewery
Newcastle
Summer Beer: A lighter-bodied lightly bitter ale from England
Red Horse
Beer: Premium malt beer from The Philippines
Rodenbach: Did
you hear? This sour ale's now available in small bottles!! If you haven't yet tried a Belgian sour, imagine this: notes of sweet vinegar, in a beer. Tangy, puckering, unique!
Samuel
Adams Blackberry Witbier: A light, refreshing wit with Oregon
grown blackberries
St. Petersburg Imperial Russian Stout:
Scores "Excellent" on BeerAdvocate, once again proving that the English
make great stout
Uff da! No, that's
not the name of these beers, but they do come from my grandparent's
homeland of Norway. In stock now are Nøgne
Ø artisanal ales: Porter, Tiger Tripel, Saison, Imperial Stout, Sahti,
Winter and Special Holiday $10-12
per pint bottle.
Wells Banana Bread Beer: An English
brown ale brewed with bananas, that tastes like banana bread
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| Tasting calendar, more Q&A, beer news/blogs, and miscellaneous
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| 1st Tuesday Style Night
Thanks to those who came out for July's style night featuring Belgian-style golden ales. The favorites, in order: (1) 3 Monts Golden Ale, (2) The Bruery Mischief, (3) Lazy Boy Belgian-Style Golden, (4) Lucifer, and (5) benchmark for the style, Duvel.
Next month's 1st Tuesday style night is on August 3rd. 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. Stay tuned for style announcement. Try 5 for $5 on 1st Tues at 99 Bottles.
The Weekly Pick
July's featured weekly picks are "Lawnmower Beers" -- not a style of beer, but rather a descriptor we use to refer to sessionable, thirst-quenching beers...the kind you desire after pushing that mower around on a warm afternoon. Pouring Wednesday, July 14th will be a German Pilsner and an India Pale Ale. Try both for $1, 4:00 'til 8:00 p.m.
Can I get the Men's Room Ale at 99 Bottles?
 Not yet! Due to the ever-growing demand for this beer, Elysian has turned to their comrade in Fort Collins to assist in brewing and bottling the Men's Room Ale. What this means to you who seek this beer of KISW's The Men's Room: For now, you can get it at a favorite draught beer location, such as Farrelli's in Sumner or Elysian Brewing Co. in Seattle. There is also a limited number of bottles available at Elysian's Tangletown or Capital Hill locations. The brewery tells us to expect bottles in late August, and we have tentatively scheduled bottle tasting kick-off party on Wednesday, August 25th at 99 Bottles. Save the date for this party with the folks from Elysian!
Upcoming Beer Festivals
Enumclaw Oktoberfest, October 1st & 2nd
Fremont Oktoberfest, September 24th, 25th, and 26th
Poverty Bays Blues & Brews, September 25th
Tacoma Craft Beer Festival, October 1st & 2nd
...plus more events around the NW. Artisanal cider fans, stay tuned for info on the upcoming September Cider Fest in Seattle! And check out the 2nd Annual Washington Beer & WABL campout info!
Beer News & Blogs
Recipe for Honey Spice Beer Cake
99 Bottles Shopkeeper's Blog
The donkey doesn't mind a cold one
Craft Beer: The 1986 Definition
...beer is art in a glass
Keep handcrafted beer and wine at home, Oregon state officials say
Keg & case orders are due Tuesday afternoon
Need a brewery case or keg of beer for a weekend party? Place your order by Tuesday afternoon; for arrival at 99 Bottles by Friday. Get the keg list & info.
Orders are subject to distributor availability.
...and to think I told Craig this week's newsletter was going to be "short, sweet, and abbreviated!" I guess there's been a lot of new arrivals at 99 Bottles. -Tiffany.
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