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Dear Saint Arnold Army,
"Fall" is here. Oktoberfest is flowing. It's sausage season! Our kitchen crew is so excited they want to give you some of our delicious housemade sausage to take home.
A few weeks ago, we introduced the Würst öf Dër Wëëk. Each week, we're serving a different sausage creation crafted right here in the friendly confines of the Saint Arnold kitchen.
During October, if you join us for all four weeks and order the Würst öf Dër Wëëk each week, you'll take home a Würst öf Dër Wëëk At Home Pack at the end of the month! It will include eight housemade sausages, our Ale Wagger mustard and pretzels. That way you can have your own sausage party at home! (We were almost able to resist.)
Start next week to get your Würst öf Dër Wëëk card. You'll get it when you order the Würst öf Dër Wëëk and bring it back all four weeks to get it stamped. Here's what's on the menu for October:
October 3 - 7
Spicy Italian Sausage on Ciabatta Hoagie with Grilled Onions and Bell Peppers October 10 - 14
Texas Hot Links with Ale Wagger BBQ Sauce on French Roll
with Housemade Pickles and Jalapeño Cornbread October 17 - 21
Chicken Spinach Feta Sausage on a Pan de Mie Roll
topped with Sun Dried Tomatoes and Balsamic Reduction
October 24 - 28
Art Car IPA Cherry Hunter Sausage on Pretzel Hoagie
with Marinated Mushrooms and Fried Onions
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Bishop's Barrel No. 15 Coming Monday, October 3
Barleywine aged in Rye Whiskey Barrels
The next beer in our Bishop's Barrel series started as an idea of how to make a beer like a cocktail without adjuncts or spices. The Old Fashioned was the inspiration, as it's a favorite of the brewers. With that, we knew rye whiskey barrels would need to be the vessel this beer would rest in. Lucky for us, we were able to source WhistlePig Rye Whiskey barrels.
The base beer for Bishop's Barrel No. 15 is an English Barleywine. The style focuses on malt complexity, rather than hops like an American Barleywine. Test brews consisted of a dry hop post aging with Amarillo hops to add a citrus-like character. But after several trials, we felt the hops were distracting from an already great barrel aged beer.
The appearance is blood red with a thin, off-white head that lingers. Aroma is rich with deep caramel malt, toffee, and dark fruit notes. The rye whiskey character brings out more spice and oak than a bourbon barrel aged beer, which typically lends more coconut and vanilla. The high alcohol (13.1% ABV, the highest of any beer we've released) does not hide itself, but remains in balance with the thick body of the beer. While the beer coats the glass, it also coats the throat and mouth.
This is to be enjoyed over a long session so as not to rush the blossom of subtle floral characters in the aroma as the beer warms. When swirled, the rich malt and whiskey comes out and reminds you this is a beverage to be patient with and enjoyed slowly. This beer is ready to enjoy now, however it's built to age gracefully with proper cellaring. Enjoy between 55° and 65°.
But Wait! There's More!
Usually, this is where we tell you bottles are available at bars and restaurants only. But the times they are a-changin', friend.
For the first time - due to popular demand - Bishop's Barrel No. 15 will be available in stores. That's right! You'll find a limited amount of bottles in grocery stores and liquor stores. Remember though, this is a limited release beer. It will not be everywhere, and it won't last long.
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Bishop's Barrel No. 15 Events
Follow @SaintArnold and #BB15 on Twitter next week to track the beer around town. Here are a few places we know will have it:
Movie Night at Axelrad
Monday, October 3 at 8:00 PM
BB15 + $3 regular Saint Arnold beers + Remember the Titans + The Replacements.
Beer Dinner at Mo's Irish Pub, Cypress
Tuesday, October 4 at 6:00 PM
Featuring BB14, BB15 and 2013 Pumpkinator.
BB15 at Guru Burgers & Crepes
Thursday, October 6 at 6:30 PM
BB15 + Elissa IPA Cask Tapping at 55 Bar & Restaurant
Friday, October 7 at 7:00 PM
BB15/Pumpkinator at Center Court Pizza, Missouri City
Friday, October 21 at 6:00 PM
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Untapped Fest Houston at Discovery Green
Saturday, October 22
Truly one of our favorite beer festivals each year, Untapped is held at lovely Discovery Green park in Downtown Houston. It's bigger than ever for 2016 with over 60 breweries and a music lineup headlined by Dr. Dog and Neon Indian.
We'll be bringing out a plethora of beers and once again hosting the Saint Arnold Game Garden, which will include ping pong, foosball, cornhole and giant Jenga. New for this year will be our Art Car Garden, featuring several of the Art Cars you've seen us driving around town or in the Art Car Parade.
Tickets are on sale now and start at $29. The first 100 people to follow this link and use the promo code TapSaintArnold will get a brewery pass good for a Classic Beer Tasting Package or Saturday admission.
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Beerfeast at Flying Saucer, Sugar Land
Saturday, October 1 - 2:00 - 6:30 PM
This Saturday, Sugar Land Flying Saucer's 5th Annual BeerFeast will feature over 50 breweries including - you guessed it - Saint Arnold!
We'll be tapping a ton of special release beers throughout the day. This is one of the most action packed beer lineups we've had at one place in quite some time. Here's what we'll have:
- Raspberry AF (Raspberry Berliner Weisse)
- UrbanHouse Saison (Belgian Farmhouse/Saison)
- Cask Conditioned Art Car IPA with Orange Zest
- 5 O'Clock Pils
- Bishop's Barrel No.7
- Bishop's Barrel No. 12
- Bishop's Barrel No. 13
- Bishop's Barrel No. 14
In addition to all of the beer, we'll be performing beer weddings live on site. That's right, you and a loved one (or a friend, or multiple friends, or a beer!) can be married by the Patron Saint of Brewers himself. It's a sacred bond.
Fat Cat Creamery will be on hand making Saint Arnold Root Beer Floats, and a variety of Sugar Land Town Square restaurants will have food available for sale during the festival.
Get your Beerfeast tickets here.
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Join Our 2017 BP MS 150 Bike Team
Here's all you need to need about the BP MS 150. It's for a great cause, and our team is the most fun to ride with. And we're not biased at all. Our 2017 BP MS 150 Bike Team is now open to the general public.
Each year, the Saint Arnold Bike Team is 400 riders strong. This year, the ride is Saturday, April 29 and Sunday April 30. You'll ride to La Grange, enjoy our food and beverages, sleep in our tent and ride to Austin the next morning.
There are a few more things to know if you want to join our team. Please read the whole post on our website. You'll find all the perks and the sign up link there as well.
Sign up for our BP MS 150 Bike Team.
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Coming Up Soon
Grand Opening of Smither Park
Friday, September 30 - 7:00 - 11:00 PM Go see the newest creation from our friends at The Orange Show. More information here.
BARC Foster Fair at Saint Arnold
Saturday, October 1 - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Come for the beer, leave with a dog! More information on Facebook.
Buffalo Bayou Park's 1st Birthday Celebration
Thursday, October 6 - 4:00 - 8:00 PM Beer! Birthday cake! Live music and lawn games! More information here.
A Night at Market Square Park
Saturday, October 8 at 7:00 PM More information here.
10th Annual Day of the Dead Rock Stars at Cactus Music
Saturday, October 15 Art exhibition curated by Santo artist Carlos Hernandez!
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Other Fun Stuff
Oktoberfest Party at Hot Toppings Pizza
Saturday, October 1 - 12:00 - 4:00 PM
Saint Arnold Night at Bernie's Burger Bus, Bellaire
Tuesday, October 4 at 6:00 PM
Featuring $3 Saint Arnold beers.
TV Dinner Night at Lowbrow: Saint Arnold and Hellboy
Wednesday, October 5 at 7:30 PM
Saint Arnold Night at Bovine & Barley
Thursday, October 6 at 7:00 PM
Featuring $4 Saint Arnold beers.
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Thank you, as always, for your continued support.
Cheers!
The Brew Crew
Aaron, Alex, Allison, Andrew (3), Anthony, Ben (2), Betsey, Brenton, Brock, Bruce, Bryan, Carlos, Chelsea (2), Chris, Colin, Connor (2), Crispy, Daniel, Dave, Deb, Dennis, Don, Donny, Dorothy, Drew, Eddie, Emily, E' Mandi, Eugene, Frank, Gonzo, Grant, Hailie, Halston, Jared (2), Jeremy, Jessie, Jesus, Joe (2), Joel, Josh (4), Justin, Kathy, Katie, Kelsey, Kenneth, Kevin, Lennie, Lisa, Marc, Matt (2), Matthew, Mary, Michael (3), Nathan, Phil, Quincey, Ricardo, Richard, Ryan (3), Salvador, Sebastian, Serena, Stephen, Steven, Troy & Will
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Friday: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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