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 Doppelbock is a Bavarian specialty beer first brewed by the 15th century monks and was considered "liquid bread." Doppelbocks were typically brewed to be sweet with a high-gravity to sustain the monks during the Lenten fast. Saint Florian has a rich golden carmel color with red highlights, notes of raisin and malty sweet aroma followed by a sweet and complex taste profile derived from imported Vienna and Munich malts and hints of dark fruit.
SERVING SUGGESTION: Saint Florian pairs well with dark chocolate, German cheeses, breads, or hearty meat or game. Cellar @ 40-45F and serve 45-50F in a flute, pilsner glass or mug. 1 liter swingtop bottle |
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 The spicy aroma and tart flavor of Japanese yuzu fruit, picked at a local temple garden, define this other-worldly brew. A luscious kiss of malt sweetness serves as a wonderful balance to the citric tang. This inspired ale surely is proof of the existence of a higher being. "In the simple geometry of the temple garden there is barely hidden depth and complexity." Kampai!
Baird Beer is brewed at the foot of Mount Fuji by Japan's pioneering craft brewery. Lovingly and authentically crafted, it is unfiltered, re-fermented in the bottle, and naturally carbonated. 21.4oz bottle |
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 Product of Japan
Beneath the cool facade of the warrioer, a red-hot flame of intensity, determination and, yes, anger burns. So it is with this unpredictable Brown Ale: fleeting malty sweetness and warmth hide complexity, a barely controlled bitterness, and, naturally, a bit of an angrey edge. You're really got yourself into a situation now. "Anger is energy. Use it, then let it go." Kampai! Baird Beer is brewed at the foot of Mount Fuji by Japan's pioneering craft brewery. Lovingly and authentically crafted, it is unfiltered, re-fermented in the bottle, and naturally carbonated. 12oz bottle
6.2%abv DCB Note: OK, so while not American Craft Beer, it's influenced by the industry here. |
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In a surprising, but quite amazing, announcement, Boston Beer Company (makers of Samuel Adams) Founder Jim Koch has announced that the compnay will release 20,000 lbs of hops on to the market that they have from the 2007 harvest to help with the supply issues being faced by many craft brewers. And they will be selling at cost. Here's the announcement: From: Jim Koch/Hop Sharing [mailto:
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Subject: Boston Beer Hop Sharing For a couple of months now, we've all been facing the unprecedented hops shortage and it's affected all craft brewers in various ways. The impact is even worse on the small craft brewers--openings delayed, recipes changed, astronomical hops prices being paid and brewers who couldn't make beer. So we looked at our own hops supplies at Boston Beer and decided we could share some of our hops with other craft brewers who are struggling to get hops this year. We're offering 20,000 pounds at our cost to brewers who need them. Specifically, we are able to spare 10,000 pounds of East Kent Goldings from Tony Redsell, a top English grower featured by Michael Jackson in Michael Jackson's Beer Companion (page 75 has a picture) and 10,000 pounds of the German Noble hop Tettnang Tettnanger from small farms in the Tettnang region in Germany. These are both type 90 pellets from the 2007 crop and are the exact same hops we brew our own beers with. We're not looking to make money on this so we're selling them at our cost of $5.72 a pound plus $.75 a pound to cover shipping and handling for the Goldings and $5.42 per pound plus $.75 a pound to cover shipping and handling for the Tetts. They're packed in 22# foil bags, boxed four bags to a box in 88 lb. boxes and will be shipped from cold storage. The purpose of doing this is to get some hops to the brewers who really need them. So if you don't really need them, please don't order them. And don't order them just because we're making them available at a price way below market. Order them because you need these hops to make your beer. We're not asking questions, so let your conscience be your guide. A few mechanics--until we know how much need there is, we've put a maximum out there of 6 boxes per brewer, which is 528 pounds. You can order less in 88 pound increments. You pay shipping. If we get more orders than the 20,000 pounds, we'll have a lottery. We will be putting the basic information to order, some faqs and the actual offer on our website www.samueladams.com in the next day or so, probably no later than Tuesday. Look for "Hop-Sharing Program" on the front page of the site. We hope this will make brewing a little easier for those hardest hit by the hop shortage. Jim Koch, Boston Beer Company This is a great move by the company that has already received praise from a couple smaller craft breweries on industry forums. Hopefully this will help those in need of hops weather this tough time. What do you think about this? Discuss it on our Forum topic titled "Samuel Adams to Share Hops with Craft Brewers." |
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 Barnstable, Massachusetts, February 8, 2008 – Edible Cape Cod is pleased to announce the winners of the 2008 Local Hero Awards. The Local Hero Awards were created by Edible Communities to recognize individuals who make significant contributions to the local foods movement for each region where an Edible magazine is published.
The recipients of the 2008 awards, who were voted by readers of Edible Cape Cod magazine between September 1 and December 15, 2007, are: Regarding Cape Cod Beer, Dianne Langeland, who along with her husband Doug own and publish ECC, explains “This young family-owned company (less than four years old) does everything right: it turns out a quality product, adheres to ecologically-sound business practices, has created a devoted following through it's customer loyalty program and strong branding campaign, and is extremely active in the community. And the fact that they make great beer is clearly not lost on our readers.” Todd Marcus, Brewmaster and owner of Cape Cod Beer adds “We love what Edible Cape Cod is doing for our community. They are really building a demand for fresh local foods – and what could be better for Cape Cod than that? We’re flattered to be recognized for our efforts and glad to be part of the process!” About Edible Cape Cod: Published by local residents Doug and Dianne Langeland, Edible Cape Cod is a member of Edible Communities (www.ediblecommunities.com), an organization that seeks to transform the way communities eat, shop, cook and relate to the food that is grown and produced in their area. The mission of Edible Communities is to connect consumers with local growers, retailers, chefs and food artisans of all kinds so that those relationships can grow and thrive in a mutually-beneficial, healthful and economically-viable way. Each Edible Communities magazine is locally owned and operated by talented publishers who are recognized leaders in each of the communities they publish in. The editorial content for each magazine is also unique to the area, seasonally focused and written by local writers who are passionate about their local foodsheds. Each magazine is published quarterly, with the seasons. For more information see www.EdibleCapeCod.com. About Cape Cod Beer: Cape Cod Beer is Cape Cod’s only distributing craft brewery located at 1336 Phinney’s Lane in Hyannis with beer on tap in over 120 locations and in 70 package stores throughout Cape Cod and Plymouth. Brewery hours are Monday through Friday Noon to 6pm, as well as Saturday 11am to 2pm. Brewery tours are given on Saturday at 1pm. To find out more about Cape Cod Beer, please contact us at 508-790-4200 or see our website at www.CapeCodBeer.com. |
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From the Founders Newsletter: Hello Everyone! Well, we have officially survived the madness! From our Grand opening, all the way through the Holiday Season, we've been busy as heck trying to make more beer than ever! We are finally beginning to catch up, and soon there will be lots of beer! Thanks to everyone for their patience and support. There is never a good time to shut down production and move, so we just figured we'd get it done as soon as we could! As our inventory grows, so will our offerings including Draft, Bottles, Growlers and Kegs! From all of us here at Founders, to all of you: "CHEERS!" Our New Location: 
235 Grandville Ave SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503 The Michigan Brewers Guild is proud to present: 
AFTER PARTY!!!
Join us afterwards for a evening of great beer and music from Back Forty! A Word from the Prez:
"Our new facility is finally at full brewing capacity, taking Founders from 5,000 barrels to 12,000 barrels annually. We brewed to capacity all January and should realize full packaging yields in February. We want to thank everyone for being patient during our transition as a lot of you most likely ran out of Founders products. We do expect to have a lot more product on the shelves starting this month and forward.
Keep in mind that March brings the annual launch of Kentucky Breakfast on the Ides of March (15th). The beer aged exceptionally well in the barrels this year and all indications from early samplings show that it will be one of the best vintages to date. As usual very limited production means get it fast while you can. Join us on the 15th at the Taproom for our annual Kentucky Breakfast launch party as we celebrate with live entertainment and of course plenty of Kentucky Breakfast Stout.
Finally, if you haven’t stopped down to check out the new digs, please do. The Taproom has the same laid back atmosphere of the old facility packaged in a much larger “beer hall” feel. Good food, music and of course outstanding beer is what it’s all about!
Thanks again for the patience the last few months and looking forward to good times in the future." Cheers,
Mike Stevens
President – Founders Brewing Co. 
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 Well... No information provided on the label, besides the fact that it's a Smoked Stout. Weird, Bell's coming out with a stout? Who would've guessed? Not that we're complaining, though. They make some of the best stouts out there! I still want to go back to Michigan just to get more Expedition Stout! |
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