Sierra Nevada Bigfoot 2012 is on it’s way to you.  The brewery announced that it has shipped to distributors this week, all across the United States.   Bigfoot is a … Read the rest

Dogfish Head just shipped another batch of Namaste. The beer – more than just a hippie saying, is a witbier brewed with dried organic orange slices, lemongrass and a bit … Read the rest

Goose Island Scarlett.  This Belgian inspired ale debuted in June, 2011. This saison ale is aged in wine barrels with brett yeast.  Another round of this beer will appear … Read the rest

You, the lover of hoppy beers should be excited to see the return of Founder’s Double Trouble.… Read the rest

Heavy Seas Brewing’s Black Cannon is making it’s second appearance.  Built on Loose Cannon, with a darker malt base.  A boat load of Black Cannon casks have shipped out … Read the rest

This small batch blended ale from Lost Abbey is released today (1/7/12).  A blend of bourbon barrel-aged Serpent’s Stout and brandy barrel-aged Angels Share, Deliverance is the epic battle being waged between heaven and hell for the souls of mortal men… and your enjoyment in a glass.

Aroma – The expressive fight for souls on earth begins with molasses and raisins clashing for supremacy. There’s a struggle between licorice and caramel to see which will support with a dash of cocoa exuding as well.

Taste – A lively beer on the palette wrestling in a tug of war of sorts for your affection. At first there is booze. Then there are figgy notes with a rum edge that almost develops … Read the rest

You knew this beer as Abacus.   ZD Wines has a wine called Abacus also.  The winery thinks you are too dumb to know the difference, and sued Firestone Walker for trademark infringement.  They settled out of court, and FW stopped using the Abacus name as of June, 2011.  So that leaves the question – How the hell did they brewery decide on §ucaba?  Imagine Abacus in a mirror.  Backwards it would look pretty much like this  Abacus = §ucabA.  Hopefully ZD doesn’t sue for mirrored trademark infringement.

About the beer:
Big boozy bourbon and American oak aromas combined with soft chocolate malty undertones. Complex malt flavors framed in oak, with hints of dark chocolate, vanilla, tobacco, coconut and … Read the rest

Twisted Pine Brewing Company just wanted to make Ghost Face Killah the hottest beer on the planet.  To my knowledge they still have that title.  They first bottled Ghost Face … Read the rest

Get ready.  One of the worlds highly prized imperial IPAs makes another appearance in January.

Starting with six different hop varietals added to the brew kettle & culminating with a massive dry-hop addition of Simcoe hops, Bell’s Hopslam Ale possesses the most complex hopping schedule in the Bell’s repetoire. Selected specifically because of their aromatic qualities, these Pacific Northwest varieties contribute a pungent blend of grapefruit, stone fruit, and floral notes. A generous malt bill and a solid dollop of honey provide just enough body to keep the balance in check, resulting in a remarkably drinkable rendition of the Double India Pale Ale style.… Read the rest

The 2012 Edition of SweetWater Brewing’s Happy Ending has arrived.… Read the rest

Saint Arnold’s Winter Stout is back on shelves as of today.  First brewed in 1996. … Read the rest

Ninkasi Brewing has 6 beers coming out between now and January.  Here’s the rundown, via Brewpublic:

Sleigh’r Dark Double Alt – Already available, through the end of the year.  7.2% ABV.

Imperiale Stout – In stores now.  9.1% abv and 70 IBUs.

The Little One – Second runnings of Critical Hit Barleywine.  (Like Small Beer from Anchor)… Read the rest

Half Acre Brewing’s Big Hugs 2011 arrives on Sunday, December 18th.  Looks like the brewery chose Sunday to increase access and availability for all those wanted a hug.

There is also a Big Hugs release at the Blind Robin on Friday December 16th. Hugs will flow.

12/18 Release details per HA:

We will have standard checkout, but will also have a cash only line. Everything to be priced including tax for ease of use.… Read the rest

Terrapin’s Moo Hoo makes it’s second return starting this Friday.  Starting tomorrow, Moo-Hoo hits the tap room in Athens, GA, and distribution next week. … Read the rest

Short’s Brewing’s Cup Of Joe is now shipping.  Joe is a coffee cream stout, being released for the 3rd time.

History:  Cup Of Joe started as “Java The Stout” home brew recipe in 2000.  From there it became the first stout brewed at Short’s.

Cup A Joe is brewed with locally roasted fair trade espresso beans from Higher Grounds, a coffee bar and roastery located in Traverse City, Michigan. This year, 80lbs of ground espresso were used to brew three batches. That’s approximately 1.5oz of coffee per gallon!  … Read the rest

Surly Smoke Lager is due out December 19th, 2011.  This smoky porter/lager is a seasonal offering from the Minnesota brewery.

Ebony-hued, Smoke wafts out of the bottle and into your senses, borne on the wings of European traditions, wrapped in American innovation. Lager-brewed, like any true Baltic Porter, with smoked malts from Bamberg, Germany, the home of Rauchbiers, then mellowed by oak-aging. Black malt flavors mesh with notes of raisins, plums, figs and licorice with the subtle smoke on the side, for a complex and luxurious, yet silky smooth drinking experience. It’s a sipper at Alc. 8.2% by VOL., but everyone knows you can’t have Smoke without fire!… Read the rest

Bell’s Brewing’s Eccentric Ale release is 4 days away.  It goes on sale at the Eccentric Cafe at 9 am.  You dress “non eccentrically?” No beer for you..  From Bell’s:

Bell’s 13^th annual Eccentric Day is one week from today. Here is what you need to know.

• Doors will open at 9 a.m. on Dec. 9.

• Eccentric attire is required
– come as you aren’t. If you are not dressed for the occasion… Read the rest

Today, Dunedin Brewing (Dunedin, FL) releases 200 bottles of Blitzen Ale.… Read the rest

Alaskan Brewing Barleywine Ale usually hits in January, but this year (2011) it arrives today.    From their Press Release:

“One of my favorite things about our barley wine is that it is great when enjoyed fresh,” says Alaskan Quality Assurance Analyst Darin Jensen. “It’s a fresh and dynamic beer that doesn’t need to be ‘laid down’ like some barley wines; you can enjoy it right away.”

But while some like it fresh, the bottling of each vintage of Alaskan Barley Wine also allows individuals to age it to their liking. It is an ideal cellaring beer to collect for vertical tastings as it gains deeper malt complexity, smoothness and more dark fruit flavors over time. “The first bottle release … Read the rest

Surly Brewing mentioned today that this years batch of Abrasive Ale will go out next week.  Abrasive was first