Stout Aged in Whiskey Barrels

This unique version of our monstrous Yeti Imperial Stout is aged for 9 months in Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey barrels and then bottle conditioned. This spirited aging process produces a hugely complex but mellowed Yeti, with its signature roasted flavors, hints of vanilla and oak, and a whiskeyed finish. Who says you can't tame a beast?

750mL bottle
75 IBU
12.2% abv

Ale Aged in Whiskey Barrels

This special release of our acclaimed, hefty barley wine has been aged for 9 months in Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey barrels. The process tempers Old Ruffian's edges for a mellowed version with heady whiskey flavors and subtle oak notes. Bottle conditioned, it'll age nicely for years. If you can resist it that long.

750mL bottle
85-90 IBU
12.7% abv

Dedicated to the 100th Anniversary of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge

1908-2008

22oz bomber
40 IBU

And it appears Michelob is ready to attempt a foray into the craft beer market with a collection of craft-style beers:

Bavarian Style Wheat - 5.2% abv
Bohemian Pilsner - 5.5%abv
Brown Ale - 5.6% abv
Pale Ale - Unknown, but I'm guessing about 5.5% abv
Porter - 5.9% abv
Red Ale - 6.1% abv

All appear to only be draft so far... Curious to hear how they are.

Harvest to Harvest Ale

Year of the Fig
Ale Brewed with Fig Concentrate

7.8% abv
Kosher Certified

MA Rep. James Fagan (Taunton)

Massachusetts State Representative James Fagan (Taunton) has introduced a bill that will reduce the legal blood alcohol limit for driving to .02. Despite the fact that a 240 pound man could sip a single glass of beer over an hour and be considered illegal, Rep. Fagan thinks this is the only way to stop drunk driving. Read about it here:

Bill on Tap to Dry Up ALL Drinking, Driving

'Tyrannically Low' Legal Drinking Limit Up for Beacon Hill Hearing

If you live in Massachusetts, you need to write your Representative and tell him or her that you are against this bill! Then, write to Representative Fagan's office and tell him you're against this bill. Do so politely but in no uncertain terms. Tell them that you favor responsible drunk driving laws, more treatment programs and harsher punishments for repeat offenders. Even if you don't live in Massachusetts, you can help. Write to Representative Fagan, and tell him why you are against this bill. Write to your Representative and tell him or her why you are against this bill. Every time this issue comes up, we need to let our elected officials know where the population stands.

It doesn't matter that the above articles say this bill won't pass. We need to let our elected officials know that this is not acceptable. If they don't hear anything, next time it might come closer. That's a bad road to start down. Also, to pass this bill without the requisite preparation is completely criminal. If they want to enact this piece of legislation, we need better public transporation. We need a system that won't shut down before the bars close. Representative Fagan, do you really want to save lives? Make the T run an hour past last call, at least. Fund it if need be. I'd rather pay my taxes or a higher fare to have a functional public transit system than enforcing this kind of ridiculous and inneffective law.

To find out who your Massachusetts Representative is, click here.

To contact Representative James Fagan, click here.

And here is the text of his bill.

So write to Representative Fagan. Write to your state representative, even if you don't live in Massachusetts. Tell him or her that you are against Massachusetts House Bill No.1403! And tell him or her why.

It seems the ever-green brewer, New Belgium in Colorado, will be producing some of it's famed Fat Tire Ale in cans this summer. That's pretty awesome! Aside from cans being more recyclable, you can bring cans to a lot of places you can't easily bring glass bottles: camping, the beach, on a boat, etc. Now if they'd only increase distribution to Massachusetts!

http://www.coloradoan.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080313/BUSINESS/803130397/1046/CUSTOMERSERVICE02

Malt beverage brewed with cherry juice and aged in oak bourbon barrels.

12oz bottle.