Saturday, May 22, 2010

Buffalo Bill's Brewery: Orange Blossom Cream Ale


Cream Ale brewed with honey and orange peel, with orange flower extract added.

5% ABV

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6x355 ml
$14.99
SKU# 606483

Dogfish Head Brewery: Festina Peche -Summer Release!


A refreshing neo-BerlinerWeisse fermented with honest-to-goodness peaches to (get this!) 4.5% abv! Because extreme beers don't have to be extremely boozy! Available in 4-pack and draft during the sweaty months.

Sadly, there are only a few breweries left in Berlin still brewing the BerlinerWeissestyle which is characterized by its intense tartness (some say sour). There were once over 70 breweries in Berlin alone making this beer! In addition to fermentation with an ale yeast, Berliner Weisse is traditionally fermented with lactic cultures to produce its acidic or green apple-like character. It is delicately hopped with a pale straw color and served as an aperitif or summertime quencher. To soften the intense sourness, Berliner Weisse is traditionally served with a dash of essence of woodruff or raspberry syrup.

In our Festina Peche since the natural peach sugars are eaten by the yeast, the fruit complexity is woven into both the aroma and the taste of the beer so there is no need to doctor it with woodruff or raspberry syrup - open and enjoy!

4.5% ABV

Quick Sip Clip about the 2010 Festina Peche

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4x355ml
$12.45
SKU# 131839

Brooklyn Brewery: Pilsner -Summer Release!


Brooklyn Pilsner is a refreshing golden lager beer, brewed in the style favored by New York’s pre-prohibition brewers. In the 1840’s, the pilsner style emerged from central Europe to become the world’s most popular style of beer. Like its ancestors, Brooklyn Pilsner is traditionally brewed from the finest German two-row barley malts. Germangrown Perle and Hallertauer hops provide a crisp, snappy bitterness and fresh, floral aroma. The flavor of the malt comes through in the finish. We ferment Brooklyn Pilsner at cool temperatures, and then give it a long, gentle maturation (lagering), which results in a beer of superior complexity and smoothness. We believe that you will find there to be none finer. Unlike mass-marketed so-called pilsners, Brooklyn Pilsner does not contain cheap fillers such as corn or rice, nor does it contain any preservatives or stabilizers. Brooklyn Pilsner is the real thing.

Brooklyn Pilsner is a very versatile beer which will pair well with a wide variety of foods. It is particularly good with fish, shellfish, sushi, Thai, Vietnamese and Indian dishes, ham, smoked salmon, sausages, and assorted hors d’oeuvres, and it makes a great aperitif.

5.1% ABV

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6x355ml
$13.75
SKU# 427948

Lakefront Brewery: IPA

Pours a hazy orange with a rocky white head that lasts, and leaves soft lace on your glass as you sip this refreshing beer. American Cascade and Chinook hops dominate the aroma, yielding a citrusy, floral bouquet. The hops give a nice bitter bite to the flavor, but this beer is surprisingly well balanced with a full body and smooth malty flavor to back up the hops. It finishes smooth and crisp with a lingering hop flavor reminiscent of fresh ruby red grapefruit.

Goes well with any spicy food, historically Indian food as well as Thai, Cajun or Mexican. Try our IPA with Buffalo wings, blackened chicken or pepperoni pizza. Beef dishes or fried seafood can stand up to the hops as well.

Ideal Serving Temp: 54-56° F
Alcohol by volume - 6.9%

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6x355 ml
$15.99
SKU# 315325

Lakefront Brewery: Fuel Cafe

This unique stout combines the flavor of roasted malts and Milwaukee's renowned FUEL CAFE coffee. Pours a deep, dark color with a beautiful creamy tan head.

Coffee aromas dominate the nose, with a background of roasted grain. The fine balance of mild hops, the gentle acidity of choice coffee and the full mouth feel from roasted malt barley make this an unforgettable
brew.

Absolutely fabulous with dessert! Try this one with a chocolaty brownie or a creamy tiramisu, or keep it simple and enjoy with fresh berries and vanilla ice cream.

Ideal Serving Temp: 58- 60° F
Alcohol by volume - 5.9%

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6x355 ml
$15.99
SKU# 128132

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Lakefront Brewery: New Grist - Gluten Free!


New Grist is a one-of-a-kind beer brewed without wheat or barley: the first beverage of its kind that can be enjoyed by those with Celiac Disease. It is the first beer to be certified gluten-free by
the US Government. Each batch we brew is tested for its gluten contents before it is bottled and shipped.

New Grist is brewed from sorghum, rice, hops, water, and gluten-free yeast. These ingredients are carefully combined to form a crisp, refreshing “session ale” brewed for those with Celiac Disease, or anyone with an appreciation for great tasting, handmade beer.

It pours a brilliant gold color, with a bubbly head and light, fruity aroma. The flavor is crisp and refreshing, fruity and smooth at the same time. Hints of green apple slice through the maltiness of the sorghum, making this an extremely quaffable beer. A great pairing with grilled veggies and fish, also very good with a burger and fries.

Ideal Serving Temp: 46-48°F.
Alcohol by Volume - 5.7%

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6x355 ml
$15.99
SKU# 897967