This awesomely-named brew is actually a collaborative effort. From a thing Sierra Nevada does called “Beer Camp.” They invite big cheeses from other breweries to not only geek out on all things Sierra, but concoct a new beer recipe together, brew it, then take it back to their own brewpub’s to share with their peeps. Pretty rad.
Hopefully Toronado will snag some. Keep your eyes out.
More info at Beer Spot.
If you see this malty-sweet, strong ale on the shelves, snag it. Once it’s gone, it’s gone ’til next Spring. Which if you love this beer like I do, might as well be forever. The next limited release from Lagunitas is A Little Sumpin’ Sumpin’. How do I know? I’m drinkin’ Sumpin’ now …
Found two pirate-y Belgian ales from Brewery Van Steenberge at the Petaluma Whole Foods. Will either make my booty list of desert-island beers?
Drink up with the Umlaut…
Oldest in the US? Yuengling & Son, Inc in Pottsville, Pennsylvania since 1829. Oldest in the world? Weihenstephan in the Bavarian city of Friesing, since 1040. (via Sloshspot)
Just picked up Lagunitas’ newest Limited Release, the not-a-double-IPA “2009 Correction Ale”. Straight from the source in Petaluma. Mmm … brewery fresh. Not just a Homer-ism. This stuff tastes wet-hop fresh. Bright, floral, and big on the piney hops I love so much. Perfect for sippin’ your way through these thirsty, economic times. Read what Tony wrote on the label.
For the Beer Geeks: 6.33% ABV 74.20 IBU
Related: Lagunitas Beer Circus Pics
The Brewers Association released their list of top craft brewing companies (based on ’08 sales). Go, Lagunitas! See the full list.
2 Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Chico CA
15 Anchor Brewing Co. San Francisco CA
18 Stone Brewing Co. Escondido CA
24 Gordon Biersch Brewing Co. San Jose CA
27 The Lagunitas Brewing Co. Petaluma CA
28 Firestone Walker Brewing Co. Paso Robles CA
31 BJ’s Restaurant & Brewery Huntington Beach CA
39 Karl Strauss Brewing Co. San Diego CA
41 Lost Coast Brewery and Cafe Eureka CA
44 North Coast Brewing Co. Fort Bragg CA
49 Anderson Valley Brewing Co. Boonville CA
While 11 of the 50 top-selling craft brewers are from California, it’s Vermont that has the most breweries per capita. I think we’re too busy enjoying local brews to brew our own. That’s my excuse, anyway.
“The one to have when you’re having more than one.” Yes!
(Thanks, Mike)
IN THE MOOG FOR MORE?
Check the last Friday Five mix for a moog rendition of “The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly”
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Read about the Moog Filtered Ale and hear a fab Bönus Moog Mix.
It’s taken almost a month to recover from this event and post pics.
Shield your children and check out the gallery …
Why does it take more to make coffee than tea? Ask The Economist.
I’m offsetting my H2O/java footprint by drinking beer versus wine.
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