So here is the quick run down of what is going on in the store and what is expected to come out in the next week or two.
Here is the Big News. APRIL IS BELGIAN BEER MONTH AT TOWER! What does that mean to you? Well it means saving $1.00 off of our 750ml Belgian beers and $.50 off our 330ml bottles with your Tower card. This includes our Buford Highway store as well. We have greatly expanded our Belgain beer stock and have well over 100 types on our shelves. This also will include most North American Belgain style beers (Ommegang, Unibrou, Allagash, etc.) So head in Friday, I am in the store mon, tues, wed, fri and sat. and would be happy to point out some new Belgians that you haven't tried yet.
We also just got in 5 extra cases of MONK'S REVENGE so if you are still searching for some we got it! Also expect some RARE VOS from Ommegang this week. TRAPPIST ROCHEFORT 10 and 8 are back in stock but probably not for too long. BELL'S Should be in next week which will be insane so as soon as I know more I will relay it to you!
That is it for the time being but look for another update this week!
Cheers and happy drinking~
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
The Wednesday Update 3/18/09
Hi again everyone,
So the big news is that the Terrapin Side project, "MONK'S REVENGE" hit our shelves yesterday at our Piedmont store and today at our Buford Highway store. Needless to see supplies are extremely limited so get yours while you can! If you want to know what it tastes like then see my previous blog from last week.
So Wednesday is usually our big delivery day and that is when most of our new beers come in. I have two to mention to you this week. The first one is from Weihenstephaner and is called VITUS. It is a Weizenbock or basically a strong hefeweizen. It clocks in at 7.7% ABV and has the classic characteristics of the beer style. So, I am buying one tonight and will post some tasting notes on it later this week. Though I should mention there is quite a following for this beer and I ordered based on a recommendation from a customer/beeradvocate. Kudos to you UGADawgGuy! Thanks again for letting me know about this amazing brew.
The Second beer on the list is a new one from Avery called BRABANT, which is a wild ale aged in Zinfandel barrels. Again this is a beer I have not tried yet but it gets some pretty good reviews, check out this link: Brabant Review (ignore the first review). Anyway, if you are into wild ales this one is a must.
Finally there are a few odds and ends that also made their way into the store. FORT COLLIN'S BRWERY is now here and I must say they make a tasty red ale. Toasty, roasty with a great ruby red, I really enjoyed this one. We have 6 packs of their IPA, Red Ale and also a 12 pack sampler. Some other names you can look for in the store inlcude; DE STRUISE BROWERS (Belgian), DRIE FONTIENEN (Belgain), SAINT SOMEWHERE (US made Belgain Style beers), DIEU DU CIEL (makers of PECHE MORTEL, an amazing coffee Imp. Stout), and OLFABRIKKEN (Danish). These beers are amazing and highly recommended. I will do some more info on these rare Belgain treats in the future.
Unitl then, happy drinking!
So the big news is that the Terrapin Side project, "MONK'S REVENGE" hit our shelves yesterday at our Piedmont store and today at our Buford Highway store. Needless to see supplies are extremely limited so get yours while you can! If you want to know what it tastes like then see my previous blog from last week.
So Wednesday is usually our big delivery day and that is when most of our new beers come in. I have two to mention to you this week. The first one is from Weihenstephaner and is called VITUS. It is a Weizenbock or basically a strong hefeweizen. It clocks in at 7.7% ABV and has the classic characteristics of the beer style. So, I am buying one tonight and will post some tasting notes on it later this week. Though I should mention there is quite a following for this beer and I ordered based on a recommendation from a customer/beeradvocate. Kudos to you UGADawgGuy! Thanks again for letting me know about this amazing brew.
The Second beer on the list is a new one from Avery called BRABANT, which is a wild ale aged in Zinfandel barrels. Again this is a beer I have not tried yet but it gets some pretty good reviews, check out this link: Brabant Review (ignore the first review). Anyway, if you are into wild ales this one is a must.
Finally there are a few odds and ends that also made their way into the store. FORT COLLIN'S BRWERY is now here and I must say they make a tasty red ale. Toasty, roasty with a great ruby red, I really enjoyed this one. We have 6 packs of their IPA, Red Ale and also a 12 pack sampler. Some other names you can look for in the store inlcude; DE STRUISE BROWERS (Belgian), DRIE FONTIENEN (Belgain), SAINT SOMEWHERE (US made Belgain Style beers), DIEU DU CIEL (makers of PECHE MORTEL, an amazing coffee Imp. Stout), and OLFABRIKKEN (Danish). These beers are amazing and highly recommended. I will do some more info on these rare Belgain treats in the future.
Unitl then, happy drinking!
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Terrapin Side Project #5: MONK'S REVENGE
It's official, Terrapin's next side project is delicious! We were able to get our hands on a bottle before its release (expected to be later next week) to taste the fruits of Spike's labor. The beer is described as a "Belgian IPA [that] has a malt bill of a Belgian Tripel and a hop bill of a Double IPA.
Let me say, for a first attempt at a Belgian style ale this beer delivers. Though the dry hopping is uncharacteristic of the Belgian Tripel style, it certainly gives the beer a nice American influence and is not just a gimmick. It has a great hazy bright yellow color with tight white lacing from the head. The aroma is great, big floral notes from the dry hopping with a hint of sweetness from the yeast. The first sip was great, crisp and fairly dry, not too sweet. The hops are not overwhelming but certainly present and you can get a taste for the 9.8% ABV adding body to the beer. As the beer warmed up a bit the hops gave way more to a touch of malty sweetness imparted from the Belgain yeast.
All in all I was very impressed by the taste, balance and how drinkable this beast is. It is delicate and somewhat reserved as a Belgain beer should be, not overwhelming like other double/imperial styles. I think I am going to have to get in on the pre-order as this one will sell out quick!
email me at beer@towerwinespirits.com if you want to join the pre-order for this great beer! Just leave your name, number of bottle you would like and which store at which you would like to pick them up (Piedmont or Buford Highway).
Cheers
Let me say, for a first attempt at a Belgian style ale this beer delivers. Though the dry hopping is uncharacteristic of the Belgian Tripel style, it certainly gives the beer a nice American influence and is not just a gimmick. It has a great hazy bright yellow color with tight white lacing from the head. The aroma is great, big floral notes from the dry hopping with a hint of sweetness from the yeast. The first sip was great, crisp and fairly dry, not too sweet. The hops are not overwhelming but certainly present and you can get a taste for the 9.8% ABV adding body to the beer. As the beer warmed up a bit the hops gave way more to a touch of malty sweetness imparted from the Belgain yeast.
All in all I was very impressed by the taste, balance and how drinkable this beast is. It is delicate and somewhat reserved as a Belgain beer should be, not overwhelming like other double/imperial styles. I think I am going to have to get in on the pre-order as this one will sell out quick!
email me at beer@towerwinespirits.com if you want to join the pre-order for this great beer! Just leave your name, number of bottle you would like and which store at which you would like to pick them up (Piedmont or Buford Highway).
Cheers
Monday, March 2, 2009
Bring on the BEER!
Alright, tons of new stuff has been pouring into the store, it's getting out of hand. This week will be no exception with GREAT DIVIDE'S new beer, CLAYMORE SCOTCH ALE and OSKAR BLUE'S new beer, MAMA'S LITTLE PILS arriving this Wednesday.
We have also added more and more beer to our selection such as MEANTIME'S IPA and PORTER to our English beer selection as well as TRIPEL KARMELIET 4 PACKS for our Belgian section. Also here is CONEY ISLAND'S new beer HUMAN BLOCKHEAD, a strong lager. Also be sure to check out SHIPYARD'S IMPERIAL PORTER and BARELY WINE which I sampled at the beer advocate meet-up in January, eveyone agreed they were delicious. Also here is GREAT DIVIDE'S ESPRESSO OAK AGED YETI and SMUTTYNOSE'S RUSSIAN IMPERIAL STOUT.
Alright there is sooo much new great stuff let's put a list together:
WEYERBACHER FIRESSIDE ALE
BOULDER MOJO RISIN DOUBLE IPA
ROGUE BRUTAL BITTER/MOCHA PORTER/AMERICAN AMBER 6 PACKS
MIKKELLER BEER GEEK BREAKFAST
I think that is it for now but I will update this list as I am sure some things have been left off! Let me know what you want to see, leave a comment!
We have also added more and more beer to our selection such as MEANTIME'S IPA and PORTER to our English beer selection as well as TRIPEL KARMELIET 4 PACKS for our Belgian section. Also here is CONEY ISLAND'S new beer HUMAN BLOCKHEAD, a strong lager. Also be sure to check out SHIPYARD'S IMPERIAL PORTER and BARELY WINE which I sampled at the beer advocate meet-up in January, eveyone agreed they were delicious. Also here is GREAT DIVIDE'S ESPRESSO OAK AGED YETI and SMUTTYNOSE'S RUSSIAN IMPERIAL STOUT.
Alright there is sooo much new great stuff let's put a list together:
WEYERBACHER FIRESSIDE ALE
BOULDER MOJO RISIN DOUBLE IPA
ROGUE BRUTAL BITTER/MOCHA PORTER/AMERICAN AMBER 6 PACKS
MIKKELLER BEER GEEK BREAKFAST
I think that is it for now but I will update this list as I am sure some things have been left off! Let me know what you want to see, leave a comment!
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