We're hanging in-between seasons at the moment, but that doesn't stop new beers from pouring in! Fall brews have been arriving for the last month and the shelves have been filling quickly. We still have a few Summer items that we're moving through in the Cafe and to help things along we've been offering special pricing.Capital Platinum Blonde Dopplebock Reg. 5.25 Special 4.50
Pyramid Curve Ball Blonde Reg. 4.25 Special 3.75
Tommyknocker Tundraberry Reg. 4.50 Special 3.75
Victory Whirlwind Wit Reg. 4.50 Special 4.00
Wittekerke Wit Reg. 4.50 Special 3.75
Quantities are limited, but once you finish up these beers and this weekend would be great timing, we'll feel less guilty about the Fall beer selection.
Fall Brews Pile Up!
Octoberfest is the first celebration this Fall with the official dates running between September 17th with the tapping of the first keg to October 3rd with the traditional gun salute on the steps of the Bavaria monument.
On the retail side, Sun Singer has a list of Octoberfest brews that can keep the next three weeks interesting:
In country:
Bell's Octoberfest
As with Bell's Lager Beer, Octoberfest spends a full six weeks maturing in the fermentation vessels. Unlike its cousin, Octoberfest trades in the assertive hop presence for a focus on a light caramel malt note, lending body without too much sweetness.
Coney Island Freaktoberfest now in the Cafe
Artfully crafted to lure the spirit’s deepest rapture, conjured to exorcise the grim horrors of the armies of soulless Lagers everywhere. Shmaltz’s Blood Red Lager is boiled and toiled in their stainless cauldrons with 6 malts and 6 hops, and comes in at 6.66% alc.
This traditional marzen beer shows off a gorgeous, fiery amber color. The flavor emphasizes a rich, almost "toasted" flavor from the malt. A classic style beer.
Sam Adams Octoberfest
A rich, deep reddish amber hue which itself is reflective of the season, Samuel Adams Octoberfest masterfully blends together five roasts of malt to create a delicious harmony of sweet flavors including caramel and toffee. The malt is complimented by the elegant bitterness imparted by the Bavarian Noble hops.
Octoberfest originals:
A rich, full-bodied beer which goes down ideally with traditional Bavarian cuisine. It is an absolutely natural product; brewed from pure water, the best quality malt and exquisite hops. Offering 6.3% alcohol by volume and a clean, crisp edge, it is a vital part of the Oktoberfest experience.
Spaten Octoberfest
Amber in color, this medium bodied beer has achieved its impeccable taste by balancing the roasted malt flavor with the perfect amount of hops. Having a rich textured palate with an underlying sweetness true to tradition.
With 6 different offerings within the 17 days of Octoberfest, that's about a six about every three days which shouldn't be a bother for most Octoberfest fans. Stop by and stock up.
It's time to embrace the flavors and scents of the season with the beers that pay tribute to the Harvest. We feature two of these seasonals in retail currently and more on the way:
Southern Tier brewers throw English hops into just about every stage of this ESB’s brewing process. All those hops counter the fresh malted barley’s sweet toffee and biscuit flavors.
New Belgium Hoptober
Five hops and four malts make Hoptober Golden Ale a veritable cornucopia of the earth. Pale and wheat malt are mashed with rye and oats to create a medium-bodied ale with a creamy mouthfeel. Centennial, Cascade, Sterling, Willamette, and Glacier hops form a bonfire of citrus notes, fruity cheers and a bold finale.
Finally, with a nip in the air, we look forward to this year's batch of Pumpkin Ales. Three are on the shelf so far, again with more to come:
O'Fallon Pumpkin
Like pumpkin pie in a bottle...we add 136 pounds of real pumpkin to the three-barley mash and then season the fi nished beer with cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves.
Ichabod combines malted barley and real pumpkin with cinnamon and nutmeg in a delicious and inviting brew. A rewarding complement to many dishes, Ichabod pairs well with autumnal foods such as poultry and root vegetables. After dinner, try it with your favorite dessert!
Buffalo Bill's Pumpkin
One of the most sought after seasonal beers. It is believed that George Washington brewed beer using this bright orange squash. In modern time, Buffalo Bill's Pumpkin Ale is a true original microbrew that uses backed and roasted pumpkins. Cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg are added to create what has been described as, "pumpkin pie in a bottle."
Smuttynose Pumpkin
Pays homage to the craft and heritage of America’s brewers. Recipes calling for the use of pumpkins in beer date back to early colonial times, when brewers sought to extend their supply of costly imported malt with locally grown ingredients, such as squash and “pompions.” In that spirit, we brew our ale with the addition of pumpkin to the mash, along with traditional spices to create a delicious American original.
