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Lawson’s Mosaic IPA | Sip of Sunshine | Super Session 2 | Fri 11/04 & Sat 11/05

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Lawson’s Mosaic IPA, Sip of Sunshine, and Super Session 2 has arrived!

This post will be updated as the beers sell out for Friday, November 4th & Saturday, November 5th.

Sip of Sunshine IPA Cans – $13.79/4pk

  • Friday 11/14 – 2 packs per person while it lasts |  Sold out :)

  • Saturday 11/15 – 1 pack per person – 10a Release

Mosaic IPA – $8.79/ea

  • Friday 11/04 – 1 per person | Sold out  :)

  • Saturday Stock 11/05 – 10a Release | 1 bottle to at least the first 36 people in line!

Super Session Cans –

  • $21.99/12pk | $10.99/6pk – In stock! :)

 

Limits are per person of consumption age,
prices do not include VT tax/deposit.

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Harlots & Ruffians | La Gargagista

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Behold, another gem from La gargista Farm & Winery has arrived – Harlots & Ruffians!

La Garagista | Harlots & Ruffians | $33.99 | 750ml | 1 per person, per day

 

Click below to read about other La Garagista wine

La Garagista Wine | Vermont Rouge | Loups Garoux

 

Harlots & Ruffians bottle talk:

Harlots and Ruffians is a white wine field blend from our vineyard in an open meadow replete with Queen’s Anne’s Lace and red clover.

The name is inspired by a medieval recipe that we like to cook in the winter called an Orange Omelet for Harlots and Ruffians, created by a German chef for an Italian pope in the 1400’s, a cook who shaped recipes for both harlots and prices.

Likewise, we believe this wine is suitable for both ascetics and debauchees, but rest assured it can be enjoyed without risk of moral corruption.

Hand harvested and unfiltered, this wine speaks of our alpine vineyards here in the valleys and hills of Vermont.

– Deirdre Heekin & Caleb Barber 

From Bean to Bevie | Your Coffee Stout/Porter Guide | Turn Your Head and Coffee | Wake N’ Roast

coffe-logo-copy~ From Bean to Bevie ~

A customer was asking about the availability of a specific coffee beer which inspired us to grab all the rich and roasty coffee beers we have in stock and do a feature.

These coffee brews range from having a robust coffee presence to restrained, light, roasty notes.

If you would like assistance in navigating this rich and roasty world, let us know when you’re in and we’ll be your coffee-beer-co-pilot!

 

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***Beers are NOT in order of coffee intensity***

 

Cosmic Ristretto | Green Flash | Baltic Porter with Espresso | $7.99/22oz | 45 IBU’s | 8.2% ABV

Live long and drink Cosmic Ristretto. This highly revered brew will go down in history as one of the first graduates of our Genius Lab program into our front line. Marvel at its rich black appearance with bruleed edges and mocha-colored beer foam. Breathe in its coffee aroma and sweet malts, and savor its smooth, espresso, chocolate flavor. Don’t fight its gravitational pull. This bold, complex, java-centric Baltic Porter with Espresso is irresistible. Houston, we have a problem, my glass is empty.

 

Speedway Stout | AleSmith | Imperial Stout with Coffee | $13.99 | 70 IBU’s | 12% ABV

Speedway Stout’s ominous, pitch-black appearance has become a hallmark of this modern-day classic. Chocolate and roasted malts dominate the flavor, supported by notes of dark fruit, toffee, and caramel. A healthy dose of locally-roasted coffee from Ryan Bros. Coffee, Inc. added to each batch brings out the beer’s dark chocolate flavors and enhances its drinkability. Despite its intensity, Speedway Stout’s fine carbonation and creamy mouthfeel make it very smooth and surprisingly easy to drink. This beer ages very well and will continue to mature for many years to come.

  • Silver – 2008 Great American Beer Festival (Aged Beer)
  • Gold – 2012 San Diego International Beer Competition (Imperial Stout)
  • Gold – 2014 San Diego International Beer Competition (Imperial Stout)

 

Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Stout | Alltech Lexington  Brewing & Distilling | Stout brewed with coffee and aged in oak barrels with Haitian coffee | $13.29 | 8% ABV

Carefully crafted by Alltech’s master brewers, Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Stout® builds on the success of its barrel-aged brother, the beloved Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale®. Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Stout is brewed and aged with Alltech® Café Citadelle Haitian coffee and aged in world-famous Kentucky bourbon barrels. The result is a complex stout with dark-roasted malts, hints of caramel and vanilla and a lightly roasted coffee finish.

 

5 Beans | Sixpoint | Imperial Coffee Porter | $12.49/4pk | 40 IBU’s | 10% ABV

An ancient bazaar, sniffing out ingredients for their next formulation. The stalls were buzzing with activity as exotic spice vendors promoted their fragrant wares. But what ingredient would make the fabled 5th bean? The enticing aroma of an oily, smoky pod – black cardamom – caught their attention. Now that would turn the Imperial to Bazaar…If you’re tired of run-of-the-mill flavors, maybe some coffee and exotic spices will perk you up. We gathered 5BEANS from the bazaar to create a cultural phenomenon; a melting pot of cacao, vanilla, coffee, and cardamom creates our original Turkish inspired porter. It’s Mad Science.

 

Mocha Marlin | Ballast Point | Coffee & Chocolate Porter | $4.99/22oz | 42 IBU’s | 6% ABV

Coffee and chocolate come together in this brew.  Our Black Marlin Porter is the perfect beer for a mocha mashup. The addition of coffee and cocoa plays perfectly off the roasty, chocolaty flavors of this English porter, while a hint of vanilla smooths it all out. It’s full-bodied, but not too sweet; try it for breakfast…or dessert.

 

Hotbox | Porter with Hotbox Cold Brew Coffee | Oskar Blues | $10.99/4pk | 30 IBU’s | 6.5% ABV

Turn Your Head & Coffee / Wake ‘n Roast

This coffee porter is based on malt flavors of roasted nuts, crème brulee, cocoa, and caramel, extracted from English and German roasted and caramel malts. Hotbox Roasters then crashes the party and infuses potent, cold-extracted coffee from Burundi and Ethiopian beans and deals out flavors and aromas of dark plums, chocolate, and hints of blueberry.

 

Aún Más Café Jesús | Evil Twin | Imperial Coffee Stout | $7.49/330ml | 12% ABV

On a pilgrimage for immortal craft beer we tripped on these heavenly coffee beans – threw them in and created a damn good aromas, a thick fudge-like body, pitch black color and obviously only made in limited amounts.

 

Beer Geek Brunch Weasel | Mikkeller | Imperial Oatmeal Stout Brewed with Coffee | $9.99/330ml | 10.9% ABV

This imperial Oatmeal stout is brewed with one of the world’s most expensive coffees, made from droppings of weasel-like civet cats. The fussy Southeast Asian animals only eat the best and ripest coffee berries. Enzymes in their digestive system help to break down the bean. Workers collect the bean-containing droppings for Civet or Weasel Coffee. The exceedingly rare Civet Coffee has a strong taste and an even stronger aroma.
A note from Mikkeller about the coffee they use (Sept.19,2013):
– With the last days talk (http://korturl.dk/6b3) about cruel treatment of Kopi Luwak producing civets it is important for us to say this:  We do not use Kopi Luwak from Indonesia in Beer Geek brunch Weasel. We use the Vietnamese variety cà phê Chồn.
– We have been aware since we started using cà phê Chồn in 2008 that not all civet coffee world wide is produced with the best care and respect of the cats. Therefor we searched for and found one supplier of cà phê Chồn that treats the animals with respect and dignity.  This is a link to our producer, whom we have been in close contact with since we started working with them: http://choncoffee.com/
– We use cà phê Chồn mainly or it’s special flavor (no bitterness) that compliments the beer greatly. With that said we might look into using a natural enzyme simulated version in the future.”

 

Beer Geek Breakfast | Mikkeller | Oatmeal Stout Brewed with Coffee | $6.49/330ml | 7.5% ABV

Ask any beer geek . . . . a hearty, complex stout is the tastiest way to begin the day. This unique mix of an oat and coffee stout creates an intense, full-bodied beer that is surprisingly balanced and full of new taste adventures with every sip.

 

Two Roads | Espressway | Cold Brew Coffee Stout | $12.69/6pk | 6.5% ABV

In a process unique to Two Roads, we mixed a locally-roasted Ethiopian/Sumatra blend of beans with a rich oatmeal stout under pressure (like espresso but without the steam) using our German-built “Brewnik” device. The mixture is steeped for several days resulting in a true, cold-brewed coffee stout. Hop on the Two Roads Espressway!

 

Breakfast Stout | Founders | Double Chocolate Oatmeal Stout | $11.49/4pk | 60 IBU’s | 8.3% ABV

The coffee lover’s consummate beer. Brewed with an abundance of flaked oats, bitter and imported chocolates, and two types of coffee, this stout has an intense fresh-roasted java nose topped with a frothy, cinnamon-colored head that goes forever.

 

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Casita Cerveceria | Kabocha Theatre | Pumpkin Ale

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We are delighted to announce a new feather in our VT beer cap – Kabocha Theatre by our friends at Casita Cerveceria!

Kabocha Theatre | Pumpkin Ale | 6% ABV | $9.99 | 375ml

Here is what it all means…

  • Kabocha Pumpkin:  Type of Japanese winter squash
  • Yaki Sushinori:  Roasted Seaweed
  • Yasau Fumi Furikake:  Savory rice seasoning
  • Yuzuri Schichimi:  Japanese citrus spice seasoning
  • Fishima Furikake:  Sesame and seaweed mix
  • Norigoma Furikake:  Sesame and spice mix
  • Kabuki Theatre:  Japanese dance drama
  • Koto Music:  Traditional Japanese string music
  • Casita Cerveceria:  Kick-ass brewery!

From the bottle:

Starring Casita Cerveceria, Wunderkammer, & Cambridge Brewing Company.

This ale brewed with the Japanese kabocha pumpkin, yaki sushinori, yasau fumi furikake, yuzuri schichimi, mishima, and norigoma furikake is a collaboration with Wunderkammer and the established Caimbridge Brewing Company.

Like kabuki theatre, our aim was not to create something intellectual, but to create a beautiful feast for the senses.  So put on some koto music, slip into something a little more comfortable, watch the wind rustling through the autumn leaves and enjoy this beer.

Brewed and bottle by: Casita Cerveceria – 403 Hill Rd. in Greensboro, VT 05842

 

Lawson’s Maple Nipple Ale | Sip of Sunshine | Super Session 2 | FRI 10/21 & SAT 10/22

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World renowned maple syrup, internationally sought after beers… revel in the delicious bounty of Vermont with Lawson’s Maple Nipple Ale this week!

This post will be updated as the beers sell out for Friday, October 21st and Saturday, October 22nd.

Sip of Sunshine IPA Cans – $13.79/4pk

  • Friday 10/21– 2 packs per person while it lasts |  Sold out
  • Saturday 10/22– 1 pack per person – 10a Release | Sold out

Maple Nipple Ale – $9.99/ea

  • Friday 10/21 – 1 per person | Sold out
  • Saturday Stock 10/22 – 10a Release | 1 bottle to at least the first 50 people in line | Sold out

Super Session Cans –

  • $21.99/12pk | $10.99/6pk – In stock 🙂

 

Limits are per person of consumption age,
prices do not include VT tax/deposit.

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From lawsonsfinest.com:

Maple Nipple

lawsons-maple-nipple-ale-beer A big and rich maple ale loaded with Vermont’s finest maple syrup from start to finish. Available for only a limited time.

Our hearty Vermont Maple ale is a unique and tasty brew that is smooth and strong so watch out!

ABV: ~9.0%,

 

Round Pond Wine | Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford Sauvignon Blanc

 

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~ From Barrel to Bevie ~

We are delighted to announce the arrival of Round Pond Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon & Rutherford Sauvignon Blanc.

We plucked these superbly balanced, craveable wines out of hundreds at a recent industry event as some of our favorites.

Pull some corks, dive in, and enjoy these glorious wines at killer prices from our new friends at Round Pond.

 

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Round Pond Kith & Kin | Napa Valley | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2014 | $31.99

Tasting Notes –

Beautifully balanced, this wine jumps out of the glass with aromas of candied cherries, cassis and strawberries with vanilla cream. The supple entry opens brightly with intense sweet fresh fruit of blackberry and boysenberry. Softening through the mid-palate,  fleshy red fruits of black cherry and rhubarb add a layer of complexity to this classic Napa Valley Cabernet.   Notes of toasted nuts and tobacco follow, all with a harmonious mingling of smooth tannins, and a lingering finish that will leave you wanting more.

Vintage & Viticulture –

The 2014 harvest began early and ended early with near perfect weather. Heavy rains in late February and early March were timed  flawlessly and kicked off budbreak, which followed soon after. With the drought, berry sizes were smaller with more concentrated  flavors – due to that, the 2014 harvest overall produced very high quality fruit, exactly what we look for in our wines. After a few months in barrel, we selected some of our favorite lots from our
Rutherford property to be blended early spring with some exceptional wines we sourced from neighboring appellations.

Wine Facts –

  • Winemakers:  Muiris Griffin & Thomas Rivers Brown
  • Varietals:  82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Petit Verdot, 3% Petite Sirah, 2% Malbec
  • Aging:  15 months in 30% new French oak barrels

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Round Pond Estate | Rutherford ~ Napa Valley | Sauvignon Blanc | 2015 | $24.99

Tasting Notes –

The intense nose is full of fresh fruit and white  owers. Clean and bright, it highlights notes of crane melon, white peach, and pineapple. The entry is lush and driven by stonefruit with an emphasis on apricot and Asian plum. Followed by lemon meringue and golden kiwi, the mid-palate exhibits richness and more depths of  flavor. This crisp wine is beautifully balanced and  nishes with mouthwatering acidity and minerality, along with lingering, tropical fruit.

Vintage & Viticulture –

Bud break in the vineyard occurred two weeks earlier than normal in 2015 and the cooler conditions during fruit set left a lower than normal crop load. This helped to concentrate flavors and with perfect conditions throughout the rest of the growing season we attained ripeness earlier than any previous vintage. Hand harvested in early August and sent directly to press, the resulting juice had explosive flavors and bright acidity.

Wine Facts –

  • Winemakers:  Muiris Griffin & Thomas Rivers Brown
  • Varietals:  100% Sauvignon Blanc (Clone 1, 530 & Sauvignon Musque)
  • Fermentation:  100% stainless steel, no malolactic fermentation

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From roundpond.com:

The Land & History

Located in the heart of the Napa Valley, for more than a century the Rutherford region has been recognized for producing red wines of incomparable opulence and elegance. Although measuring a mere six square miles, this coveted winegrowing area is home to some of the oldest and most storied wineries in the United States. Within this community, we are neighbored by such acclaimed wineries as Beaulieu Vineyards, Caymus, Cakebread, Honig and Frog’s Leap.

Offering a unique mix of microclimate and soil composition, Rutherford has proven ideal for the cultivation of Cabernet Sauvignon, as well as premium Italian and Spanish olives. Offering abundant sunshine, warm daytime temperatures and only moderate cooling influences, Rutherford yields fruit with ripe, robust character. Adding to this character is Rutherford’s unique alluvial soils deposited over millennia by the Napa and Russian rivers as well as the Conn Creek. These vibrant and diverse soils add to the region’s rich palette of flavors.

Situated at the main Rutherford crossroads, between Beaulieu Vineyards and Caymus Winery, Round Pond has been growing premium winegrapes since the early 1980s. Cultivated with meticulous care, our grapes have been sold to several of the most preeminent wineries in the region.

In addition, using a small selection of extraordinary grapes from our vineyard’s 362 planted acres, Round Pond has established an acclaimed estate wine program focusing on world-class Cabernet Sauvignon produced in extremely limited quantities. Made in conjunction with our super-premium estate wines, we also produce prized red wine vinegars using the revered Orleans Method.

Round Pond Estate, owned and operated today by the second generation of the MacDonnell family, is a Rutherford farm and winery that specializes in the creation of pure, expressive wines, artisan foods and unforgettable experiences—all from the heart of Napa Valley.

 

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Our Wine & Winemaking Philosophy –

For nearly a quarter century, our family has been growing some of the finest winegrapes in the heart of the Napa Valley’s acclaimed Rutherford region. Home to some of the most famous American vineyards, and some of the most coveted Cabernet Sauvignon fruit, Rutherford is widely recognized as one of the great viticultural regions of the world.

Over the years, we have cultivated a nurturing and sustainable relationship with our estate vineyard, which has made our Cabernet Sauvignon prized by numerous esteemed wineries. To make our own highly-rated, handcrafted wines, we have combined two generations of winegrowing experience with the same artisan attention to detail we have learned are essential parts of crafting world-class olive oils and red wine vinegars. Our goal is simple – by remaining true to time-honored traditions we strive to bring you the best the Napa Valley has to offer. We invite you to explore and savor these exceptional, limited-production wines from Round Pond Estate.

 

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