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Santa’s Bag Drops | FRI 12/23 & SAT 12/24

We’re giving you a peek into Santa’s sack of goodness!

 

In addition to spreading the love around with bonus holiday releases of Heady Topper and Sip of Sunshine… we’re bringing exceptional bottles out of our beer cave and putting them the hands of the people!

Friday Release 1 – Time: 1p!

  • Bourbon Barrel Aged Yellow Belly Sundae Imperial Stout – Omnipolo & Buxton Collaboration 12% ABV
  • Firestone Walker Helldorado – 11.8% ABV Barrel Aged Blonde Barleywine
  • Firestone Walker XX Anniversary – Barrel Aged 5 Beer Blend 13% ABV

Friday Release 2 – Time: 3:30!

  • Allagash Avance – Strawberry Bourbon Barrel Aged Ale
  • Allagsh Farm to Face – Peach Sour Ale
  • Zero Gravity Tom Cat Gin Barrel-Aged Bretthead Citra IPA
  • CANS of Foley Prospect IPA
  • Frost Beer Works Lush

Saturday – Time: 12:34

  • 2014 Vintage BCBS – Goose Island Bourbon County Brand Stout 12oz – 1 bottle per person
  • Founders KBS – Kentucky Breakfast Stout 2016 – 1 bottle per person
  • Lawson’s Finest Liquids & Otter Creek – Double or Nothing Maple Barleywine Oak Aged – 1 bottle per person
  • Maine Beer Co. Lunch – 1 bottle per person
  • CANS of Foley Prospect IPA – 1 pack per person
  • Frost Beer Works Lush – 2 bottles per person
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Stone Corral | Bourbon Barrel | Black Beer

Hooray for more VT beer!

Our friends at Stone Corral expanded their line and we are most pleased to announce the arrival Bourbon Barrel Black Beer!

$8.99 | 500ml

 

From the bottle:

Bourbon Barrel Black

A limited edition if our award winning Schwarzbier aged on oak from Mad River Distiller Bourbon barrels.

In a covered barn sitting amongst a small stone walled horse paddock, Stone Corral had it’s humble beginnings with an ernest brewer and a feverish local following.  The family operated artisanal brewery now resides in Richmond, VT, home of the finest water in the state.

Craft brewed and bottled in beautiful Richmond, Vermont by Stone Corral Brewery, LLC.
www.stonecorral.com

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Fifty Fifty Eclipse 2016 | Guide

The 10th Anniversary 2016 Fifty Fifty Eclipse barrel aged imperial stouts are here!

Fifty Fifty Eclipse Imperial Stout brewed with honey, aged in oak barrels | 11% ABV | $27.99

  • Sapphire Blue | Apple Brandy
  • Bright Yellow | Buffalo Trace
  • Red | Cherry Blend – Did not come to VT
  • Lavender (Lt. Sparkle) | Coffee
  • Burnt Orange | Cognac Barrel
  • Purple (Matte) | Elijah Craig 12yr
  • Black | Evan Williams
  • Gold | Grand Cru
  • Metallic Purple (Dk Sparkle) | Old Forester
  • Dark Olive Green | Rye Cuvee – Did not come to VT
  • Metallic Green | Templeton Rye
  • Ivory | Vanilla Blend
  • Blue Pearl | Woodford Reserve

From fiftyfiftybrewing.com

What happens when you take an award winning Imperial Stout, put it in oak bourbon barrels, and then age it for six months? One of the most epic beer tasting experiences you will ever have: ECLIPSE™.

     Imperial Stouts are noted for being very rich substantial beers, and FiftyFifty’s Totality Imperial Stout does not disappoint on this fact. Brewed in small 300 gallons batches, our brewers lovingly craft this masterpiece once a year. Made with the finest malts, hops, fresh mountain water and yeast, over 18 separate ingredients lend their unique character to this beer.

     To become Eclipse, Totality is then aged for a minimum of 180 days in oak bourbon barrels. This time spent adds a plethora of flavors to the already rich Imperial Stout. At first taste there is a large presence of dark chocolate, espresso and warmth from the alcohol of the beer. Oak barrel character then comes into play with hints of vanilla and coconut, followed by mild bitterness from the hops, and then a nice long lingering finish with hints of tobacco, dark dried fruit and more chocolate. Eclipse is a wonderful companion with dessert. A beer meant for contemplation best enjoyed in a snifter and with a friend.

     Because of the extensive brewing and aging process, Eclipse is only released once a year.
March-April: Brew Totality
Mid April:Futures available
May: Begin aging in oak barrels
November: Bottle and keg
December: Official Release & Party

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Foley Brothers Blackheart Imperial Porter – Bourbon Barrel Aged | Growler Bar Update 12/18/16

Christmas week is here and Santa whipped out a big ‘n boozy, bourbon barrel aged imperial porter for us!

One 1/6 BBL of Bourbon Barrel aged Foley Brothers Blackheart Imperial Porter made it in our store and on our growler bar that will be gone faster than Christmas morning so get your mitts on a jug while you can.

 

Fresh ‘n Foamy Growler Bar Updates!

  • Good Measure | Incorporated Ale | American Hoppy Blonde Ale Batch 2 | 4% ABV | $6.99/32oz $11.99/64oz
  • Foley Brothers | Prawpah English Ale | 5.9% ABV | $8.99/32oz $15.99/64oz – Keg format only – no bottles/cans!
  • Four Quarters | Great Bear | 6% ABV | $9.99/32oz $18.99/64oz – Slow-fermented American Brown Ale by our uber cool and local friends in Winooski!
  • Rock Art | Mercedes IPA | VT Double IPA | 7.5% ABV | $5.99/32oz $9.99/64oz – Double IPA from Rock ART made with imported hops, keg format only – no bottles/cans!
  • Foley Brothers | Bourbon Barrel Aged Blackheart Imperial Porter| 11% ABV | $9.99/32oz $18.99/64oz – Crazy delicious and limited!
  • Make The Cut Competition | Champion Brew | Verkaufen | Slow Fermented Altbier | 5.6% ABV | $6.99/32oz $12.99/64oz