tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-354609976941940582024-03-13T14:07:30.262-06:00Roxy's Bottle ShopThe official website of Roxy's Bottle Shop of Salida, ColoradoUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35460997694194058.post-85864733678032968252009-06-11T14:02:00.002-06:002009-06-11T14:15:50.181-06:009,000 Year Old Beer<center><font size=-1 color=#05B8CC><b>Industry News</b></font></center><br /><DIV align="justify"><hr color=#05B8CC><b><a href="http://newslite.tv/2009/06/11/9000yearold-beer-to-be-relaunc.html" target="_blank">9,000 Year Old Beer to be Relaunched</a></b><br>A brewery is relaunching the world's oldest beer by using on a 9,000-year-old Chinese recipe. Chateau Jiahu is a blend of rice, honey and fruit which is said to have been all the rage in ancient China. But after being forgotten about for around 9,000 years the beer is set to make it's return after beer experts <b>Dogfish</b> recreated the brew.<hr color=#05B8CC><b><a href="http://www.jaunted.com/story/2009/6/10/73031/9451/travel/Seattle%27s+Beer+Festival+Welcomes+Drinkers+and+Their+Dogs" target="_blank">Seattle Beer Festival Welcomes Drinker & Their Dogs</a></b><br>Seattle is famous for their weather and their coffee, but they've slowly been making their way onto the beer scene as well. After all, they aren't too far away from Portland, a city that has more breweries than anywhere else in the country. To celebrate this new beer fame, they’re welcoming one and all to the <i>Seattle International Beer Festival</i>. On July 3-5, hop heads and beer bellies from around the country will gather at the Seattle Center Mural Amphitheatre to test out the latest and greatest from the world of beer. There will be over 150 varieties on tap and in bottles just waiting for you to sample them.</div><hr color=#05B8CC>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35460997694194058.post-87229134734600588032009-04-07T11:15:00.002-06:002009-04-07T11:18:34.649-06:00B Is For Beer<center><img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51dq3-71TxL._SS500_.jpg"></center><br><div align="justify"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0061687278/whitefeatherf-20" target="_blank"><img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/P/0061687278.01.MZZZZZZZ.jpg" align="left" border="0"></a><b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0061687278/whitefeatherf-20" target="_blank">B Is For Beer</a></b>, by Tom Robbins. A Children's Book About Beer? Yes, believe it or not--but B Is for Beer is also a book for adults, and bear in mind that it's the work of maverick bestselling novelist Tom Robbins, internationally known for his ability to both seriously illuminate and comically entertain. Once upon a time (right about now) there was a planet (how about this one?) whose inhabitants consumed thirty-six billion gallons of beer each year (it's a fact, you can Google it). Among those affected, each in his or her own way, by all the bubbles, burps, and foam, was a smart, wide-eyed, adventurous kindergartner named Gracie; her distracted mommy; her insensitive dad; her non-conformist uncle; and a magical, butt-kicking intruder from a world within our world. Populated by the aforementioned characters--and as charming as it may be subversive--B Is for Beer involves readers, young and old, in a surprising, far-reaching investigation into the limits of reality, the transformative powers of children, and, of course, the ultimate meaning of a tall, cold brewski.<br><br><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Interviewette With Tom Robbins:</span><br></div><p><b>Q:</b> So, Tom Robbins, you’ve gone and written a children’s book about an alcoholic beverage. First, why the ode to beer? </p><p><b>A:</b> Why not? As ode fodder, its got to have at least as much potential as nightingales and Grecian urns.<br><br> Beer is so universally beloved that 36 billion gallons of it are sold each year worldwide. Moreover, it’s been popular for thousands of years, with origins dating back to ancient Egypt and Sumer. It has deep connections to the earth -- and possibly to outer space, as well (I explain this in the book). Bittersweet, like much of life itself, it’s exceptionally thirst-quenching and enormously refreshing; it’s cheerful, accessible, affordable, lovely in color, and somewhat nourishing, being one of our few neutral foods: perfectly balanced between acidic and alkaline, between yin and yang. Best of all perhaps, beer makes us tipsy. What’s not to ode? </p> <p><b>Q:</b> Okay, but what’s the angle with children? </p><p><b>A:</b> Children see beer commercials every time they watch a sporting event on TV. In the supermarket, they pass shelves and coolers overflowing with the stuff. Neon beer signs wink at them as they’re driven to school, to church or the mall. And, if their own parents and older siblings aren’t enjoying beer, then the parents and siblings of their friends surely are.<br><br> Kids are constantly exposed to beer, it’s everywhere; yet, aside from wagging a warning finger and growling -- true enough as far as it goes -- “Beer is for grownups,” how many parents actually engage their youngsters on the subject? As a topic for detailed family discussion, it’s generally as taboo as sex.<br><br> It’s a kind of largely unpremeditated side-stepping, and part of the reason is that most parents are themselves uninformed. Even if mommy and daddy have more than a clue about beer’s ingredients and how it’s brewed, they know nothing of its history, let alone the rich psychological, philosophical, and mythic associations bubbling beneath the surface of its wide appeal.</p> <p><b>Q:</b> So, children need to know the “meaning” of beer? </p><p><b>A:</b> Well, at the very least they need a clearer understanding of why their dad keeps a second refrigerator in the garage, and why he stays up late out there on school nights with his shirt off, listening to Aerosmith. </p> <p><b>Q:</b> Of course. How would you compare B Is for Beer to your previous nine books of fiction? </p><p><b>A:</b> At 126 pages, it’s shorter. It’s illustrated. And it’s less complex, although considerably more complicated than <i>Poopie the Pukey Puppy</i>.</p> <p><b>Q:</b> What will you possibly do for an encore? </p><p><b>A:</b> Not my problem. I’ve decided to take advantage of outsourcing. My next novel will be written by a couple of guys in Bangalore.</p></div><br><center><img src="http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/books/harpercollins-ems/robbins250.jpg"><br>Tom Robbins<br></center>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35460997694194058.post-64000167490931781442009-01-15T09:14:00.003-07:002009-01-15T09:37:39.801-07:00Obama Beer and Other Beer News<center><font color=#05B8CC><b>Click on title link for full article</b></font></center><hr color=#05B8CC><div align="justify"><br /><b><a href="http://www.examiner.com/x-2327-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m1d14-Feds-put-a-cork-in-Obamagang-beer" target="_blank">Feds put a cork in Obamagang beer</a></b><br>"MILFORD NY -- Business usually goes pretty much the way Brewery Ommegang wants it to. The Belgian-owned brewery located in this village near Cooperstown has always had a solid cult following for its Belgian-style brews. But when it decided to put out a special beer called "Obamagang," the government stepped in to say 'No way.'"<hr color=#05B8CC><b><a href="http://www.vaildaily.com/article/20090113/NEWS/901139916/1062&title=Will%20grocery-store%20beer%20sales%20kill%20Vail%20Valley%20liquor%20stores%3F" target="_blank">Bill Introduced to Allow Grocery Stores to Sell Full Strength Beer</a></b><br>"A pair of legislators — Sen. Jennifer Veiga of Denver and Rep. Buffie McFadyen of Pueblo, both Democrats — has introduced a bill that would allow grocery stores to sell full-strength beer. Grocery and convenience stores can now sell only beer that has 3.2 percent alcohol by volume."<hr color=#05B8CC><b><a href="http://uk.sys-con.com/node/810901" target="_blank">New Belgium Releases Its First Ever Sustainability Report</a></b><br>"FT. COLLINS, CO -- (Marketwire) -- 01/15/09 -- New Belgium Brewing, the nation's third largest craft brewer, recently unveiled its first-ever corporate sustainability report -- a revealing look at the progress and challenges of operating a sustainable business. The 2007-2008 report outlines New Belgium's "Triple Bottom Line" approach to business, measuring the environmental, economic and social effects of the brewery. It also highlights several of the brewer's unique environmental initiatives -- from a decade-long commitment to using wind energy to a greenhouse gas life cycle assessment (LCA) of a six-pack of Fat Tire beer."<hr color=#05B8CC></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35460997694194058.post-19281144108657780032008-12-04T11:41:00.000-07:002008-12-04T11:42:41.681-07:00Great New Products For the Holidays<center><font size=-1 color=#05B8CC><b>New Product Announcements</b></font></center><br /><hr color=#05B8CC><DIV align="justify"><b>Boulder Brewing Company Killer Penguin</b> - 22oz bomber. Traditional winter seasonal beers are warm and comforting. Not this Penguin! With 10% alcohol by volume, this killer barleywine is stealthily smooth. Deep ruby red in color with undertones of candied fruit, Killer Penguin is an aggressive, full-flavored barleywine style ale. Every year Boulder Brewing Company brews a single 50 barrel batch of Killer Penguin, making it their most rare and sought-after bottled beer.<hr color=#05B8CC><b>Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout</b> - 12oz bottle. From North Coast Brewing Company in Ft. Bragg, California.<hr color=#05B8CC><b>Rogue Hazelnut Brown Nectar</b> - 22oz bomber. A nutty twist to a traditional European Brown Ale. Dark brown in color with a hazelnut aroma, a rich nutty flavor, and a smooth malty finish.<hr color=#05B8CC><b>Breckenridge Christmas Ale</b> - Breckenridge Brewery's Christmas seasonal is in!<hr color=#05B8CC><b>Anchor Christmas Ale</b> - This is the 34th annual Christmas Ale from Anchor Brewing in San Francisco.<hr color=#05B8CC><b>Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA</b> - We've had the 90 minute and 120 minute IPAs and now we've added Dofish's 60 minute IPA. A continually-hopped super India Pale Ale from the Dogfish Brewery in Delaware.<hr color=#05B8CC><b>Winter Warlock</b> - Bristol Brewing Company of Colorado Springs puts out this very popular winter seasonal each year and we never seem to be able to get enough of it during its short season. It's a rich, roasted oatmeal stout.<hr color=#05B8CC><b>Georges Dubceuf Beaujolais Nouveau</b> - Tender, fruity, harmonious, elegant, fresh, and delicious. Try this traditional holiday wine.<hr color=#05B8CC><b>Trinity Oaks California Reisling</b> - Handcrafted by one of the longest established wine-making families in California, Trinity Oaks is a fruit forward and approachable wine that pairs well with any occasion. One of the most delicate white varieties, this Riesling showcases citrus and floral notes on the nose and palate.<hr color=#05B8CC><b>Trinity Oaks Pinot Noir</b> - True to the varietal, this vibrant Pinot Noir exuces bright strawberry and cherry characteristics on the nose and a smooth, silky texture on the palate.<hr color=#05B8CC>Trinity Oaks Vineyard has boldly pledged to plant a tree for every bottle of wine sold over the next year as part of their inaugural One Bottle, One Tree campaign which kicked off July 1, 2008 and runs through June 30,2009.<hr color=#05B8CC></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35460997694194058.post-77078175547222908812008-12-04T11:07:00.000-07:002008-12-04T11:54:43.075-07:00The Wine Snob's Dictionary: An Essential Lexicon of Oenological Knowledge<center><font color=#05B8CC><b>Book Review</b></font></center><br /><DIV align="justify"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0767926927/whitefeatherf-20" target="_blank"><img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/P/0767926927.01.MZZZZZZZ.jpg" border="0" align="left"></a><b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0767926927/whitefeatherf-20" target="_blank">The Wine Snob's Dictionary: An Essential Lexicon of Oenological Knowledge</a></b>, by David Kamp and David Lynch. A nicely structured, lightly acidic addition to the handy Snob’s Dictionary series, decoding the baffling world of winespeak from A to Z. Wine Snob: The very phrase seems redundant, doesn't it? When faced with this snobbiest of snobberies, the civilian wine enthusiast needs the help of savvy translators like David Kamp and David Lynch. Their Wine Snob’s Dictionary delivers witty explication of both old-school oeno-obsessions (What's claret? Who's Michael Broadbent?) and such new-wave terms as "malolactic fermentation" and "fruit bomb." Among the other things Kamp and Lynch demystify:<br /><br />Finish: the Snob code-term for "aftertaste." (Robert Parker includes the stopwatch-measured length of a wine's finish in his ratings.)<br /><br />Meritage: an American wine classification that rhymes with "heritage," and should NEVER be pronounced "meri-TAHJ."<br /><br />Terroir: that elusive quality of vineyard soil that has sommeliers talking of "gunflint," "leather," and "candied fruits"<br /><br />Featuring ripe, luscious, full-bodied illustrations by Snob's Dictionary stalwart Ross MacDonald, The Wine Snob’s Dictionary is as heady and sparkling as a vintage Taittinger, only much less expensive... and much more giggle-inducing. Cheers!<br /><br />David Kamp is a writer and editor for Vanity Fair and the author of The United States of Arugula, The Food Snob’s Dictionary, The Film Snob’s Dictionary, and The Rock Snob’s Dictionary. David Lynch is a James Beard Award—winning writer, sommelier, and restaurant manager, having served as wine director of Babbo Ristorante for seven years. Both authors live in New York City. Ross MacDonald’s illustrations have appeared in many publications, from The New Yorker to The Wall Street Journal.<br /><b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0767926927/whitefeatherf-20" target="_blank">Order from Amazon.com</a></b></DIV>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35460997694194058.post-74186626573504789862008-11-17T08:15:00.000-07:002008-11-17T08:18:13.195-07:00New Arrivals<center><font size=-1 color=#05B8CC><b>New Product Announcements</b></font></center><br /><hr color=#05B8CC><DIV align="justify"><b>Peachy Canyon Winery Zinfandel</b> - 100% Zinfandel with white pepper and spice notes followed by a rich velvety texture. From Paso Robles, California.<hr color=#05B8CC><b>Kris Pinot Noir</b> - If you're a fan of Kris wines from Italy you will love their Pinot Noir.<hr color=#05B8CC><b>Terranoble Sauvignon Blanc</b> - This zesty Chilean Sauvignon Blanc has fresh aromas reminiscent of lemons, gooseberries as well as those of tropical fruits. In the mouth, the wine shows a crisp ripe acidity and good persistence of flavor on the finish. Best served chilled.<hr color=#05B8CC><b>Terranoble Cabernet Sauvignon</b> - This full-bodied Cab from the sunny vineyards of the Maule Valley of Chile has a typically deep intense color, together with aromas of chocolate, tobacco and red fruits. Smooth tannins and a subtle oak touch on the palate result in a round, well-balanced wine.<hr color=#05B8CC><b>Terranoble Merlot</b> - This medium-bodied Merlot has an aroma of fresh summer fruits such as raspberries and black currants mingled with tobacco and oak due to aging in American oak barrels.<hr color=#05B8CC><b>Prodigal Son Petite Syrah</b> - Intense vibrant blackberry fruits and a rich smooth finish. From Big House winery of Santa Cruz, California.<hr color=#05B8CC><b>Jekel Cabernet Sauvignon</b> - A deep-bodied Cab that is rich in flavor. From Arroyo Seco in Monterrey, California.<hr color=#05B8CC><b>Godiva White Chocolate Liqueur</b> - For the holidays we've brought in this special rich treat.<hr color=#05B8CC><b>Odell's Isolation Ale</b> - Odell Brewery's winter seasonal is in!<hr color=#05B8CC><b>Calvados Boulard</b> - This exceptionally aromatic Boulard's Reserve du Chef was specially blended from a selection of over 120 apple varieties to suit the needs of today's most discriminating chefs. Add new dimensions to savory dishes such as pork chicken, fish and an array of desserts.<hr color=#05B8CC><b>Alice White Pinot Noir</b> - From South East Australia, this elegant Pinot Noir has bright red berry aromas and silky supple flavors. Great with grilled salmon, roast chicken, baked ham, and lamb chops.<hr color=#05B8CC></DIV>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35460997694194058.post-8763281847226738972008-11-17T07:50:00.000-07:002008-11-17T07:58:47.176-07:00Recent Beer News<center><font size=-1 color=#05B8CC><b>Industry News</b></font></center><br /><DIV align="justify"><hr color=#05B8CC><b><a href="http://www.flex-news-food.com/pages/20507/Anheuser-Busch/InBev/inbev-cleared-buy-anheuser-busch.html" target="_blank">InBev Cleared to Acquire Annheuser-Busch</a></b><br>"Washington, Nov 17 - Belgium's InBev NV cleared the last hurdle to buying Anheuser-Busch Cos Inc, creating the world's largest brewer, when it gained U.S. antitrust approval for the $52 billion deal after agreeing to sell its Labatt USA subsidiary."<hr color=#05B8CC><b><a href="http://www.monstersandcritics.com/smallscreen/news/article_1443208.php/Rosie_ODonnell_would_like_to_have_a_beer_with_Sarah_Palin" target="_blank">Rosie O'Donnell Would Like to Have a Beer With Sarah Palin</a></b><br>"I'd like to have a beer with her. I'd like to meet her kids. She seems like a pretty nice woman."<hr color=#05B8CC><b><a href="http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_10964144" target="_blank">Beer Truck Overturns in Wheatridge, Driver Arrested For DUI</a></b><br>"The truck, carrying 45,000 pounds of beer, overturned at about 7:30 p.m. on the entrance ramp to eastbound I-70 off of Colorado Highway 58."<hr color=#05B8CC><b><a href="http://beeradvocate.com/news/1632303" target="_blank">Hoppy Days Are Here Again</a></b><br>CSU's Brewing Science Class partners with Odell Brewing on third brew<hr color=#05B8CC></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35460997694194058.post-50943244416897768402008-10-20T12:20:00.003-06:002008-10-20T12:32:16.708-06:00New This Week<center><font size=-1 color=#05B8CC><b>New Product Announcements</b></font></center><br /><hr color=#05B8CC><DIV align="justify"><b>Bearboat Pinot Noir</b> - Bearboat harvests its premium grapes in California's prestigious Russian River Valley. It is aged for 10 months in French oak and carefully fined before its release. While the color is a brilliant red reminiscent of black cherries, the nose offers hints of warm toast and cassis. It has a mouth of fresh strawberries and raspberries while delicate suggestions of black licorice enhance the lingering finish.<hr color=#238E23><b>Tilia Malbec Syrah</b> - Tilia, the Latin name for linden, is a traditional tree throughout the wine country of Mendoza, Argentina. For generations local vineyard workers have used its flowers to make a relaxing herbal tea after a long day's work among the vines. Tilia Malbec Syrah is made from grapes grown on the eastern slope of the pre-Andean mountains of Mendoza. This wine is excellent with grilled meats, full-flavored pastas, and roasted mushroom dishes. 50% Malbec, 50% Syrah.<hr color=#238E23><b>Burgans Albarino</b> - Albarino Burgans gets its name from the Burgans hills, the heart of the Salines Valley in northwest Spain. The unique soil and the Atlantic climate allows the mythical Albarino grape to reach its fullest expression.<hr color=#238E23><b>Deschutes Jubilale Winter Ale</b> - This winter seasonal is brewed with dark crystal malt creating a luscious holiday note. From the Deschutes Brewery in Bend, Oregon.<hr color=#238E23><b>Rogue Valley Dead Guy Ale</b> - We now carry this popular brew in six-packs in addition to the 22 ounce bomber!<hr color=#238E23></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35460997694194058.post-57956443730777334042008-10-20T12:11:00.003-06:002008-10-20T12:18:54.212-06:00Leading Beer Brands<center><font size=-1 color=#05B8CC><b>Factoid</b></font></center><br /><hr color=#05B8CC><center><b>Leading Domestic Beer Brands</b></center><center><i>(2007 sales in thousands of 2.25 gallon cases)</i></center><br />1. Bud Light, 570,000<br />2. Budweiser, 321,000<br />3. Miller Lite, 252,100<br />4. Coors Light, 240,000<br />5. Natural Light, 125,200<br />6. Busch Light, 87,500<br />7. Busch, 84,300<br />8. Miller High Life, 68,400<br />9. Keystone Light, 49,000<br />10. Michelob Ultra, 43,000<br /><br /><center><b>Leading Imported Beer Brands</b></center><br />1. Corona Extra, 115,179<br />2. Heineken, 69,000<br />3. Modelo Especial, 22,417<br />4. Tecate, 19,300<br />5. Guinness Stout, 12,558<br />6. Labatt Blue, 12,500<br />7. Corona Light, 12,183<br />8. Blue Moon, 10,000<br />9. Heineken Premium Light, 9,400<br />10. Dos Equis, 8,700<br /><br />Source: Beer Handbook, 2008Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35460997694194058.post-21206024450927862312008-09-29T10:37:00.003-06:002008-09-29T11:00:15.183-06:00It's Octoberfest Time!<center><font size=-1 color=#05B8CC><b>New Product Announcements</b></font></center><br /><hr color=#05B8CC><DIV align="justify"><b>Budweiser American Ale</b> - If you watch television you've seen plenty of ads for this. Carefully brewed with barley from America's heartland and Cascade hops from the Pacific Northwest, this rich, amber-colored ale has robust flavor and a distinctive hoppy finish.<hr color=#05B8CC><b>Green Flash Double Stout</b> - One-pint bomber. Golden naked oats mashed with dark crystal and robut roasted malts create a luscious black brew with a satin, smooth finish. Layering United Kingdom Target hops throughout the boil adds pleasant earthy complexity while higher fermentation temperatures enhance overall flavor with fruity esters. An old world style, done the Green Flash way.<hr color=#05B8CC><b>Lagavulin Single Malt Scotch</b> - Moss water, passing over rocky falls, steeped in mountain air, and moorland peat, distilled and matured in oak casks, exposed to the sea, shape Lagavulin's robust and smoky character. Aged 16 years. (pronounced: Laga voolin)<hr color=#05B8CC><b>Trapiche Pinot Noir</b> - This Argentinian Pinot Noir, ruby in color, exhibits aromas of wild roses and raspberry jam. It is fresh and soft with a velvety texture and a long, fruity finish. Great with roasted poultry and soft cheese.<hr color=#05B8CC><b>Blue Ice American Vodka</b> - This exceptional American vodka is a blend of pure mountain spring water and Idaho Russet Potatoes. These natural elements in combination with a special distillation process and 5-stage filtration system produce a vodka with subtle taste and smoothness, which cannot be matched by grain based vodkas. Blue Ice Vodka is a family owned, handcrefted, spirit designed to please the vodka connoisseur. Bottled in Rigby, Idaho.<hr color=#05B8CC><b>Herding Cats Chenin Blanc/Chardonnay</b> - The Herding Cats Chardonnay/Viognier blend we recently brought in has been so popular that we've added their Chenin Blanc/Chardonnay blend. The fruity Chenin Blanc combined with the Chardonnay gives this medium-bodied wine a very pleasant aroma. Great with pasta or seafood.<hr color=#05B8CC><b>Brassfield Syrah</b> - The picturesque and serene vineyards located above Clear Lake, California at 1800 feet feature superlative microclimates for handcrafted world-class wines. These estate vineyards benefit from cool nights and well-drained volcanic soils, to produce rich elegant wines.<hr color=#05B8CC><b>The Famous Grouse</b> - Back by popular demand, this scotch whiskey is crafted from the finest malt whiskies, such as the Macallan and Highland Park, married with exceptional grain whiskies for an incredible smoothness.<hr color=#05B8CC><b>Wells Banana Bread Beer</b> - 1 pint bomber. This inspired brew is made with natural mineral water and Fair Trade bananas. Great aromas and flavors are balanced with silky richness of a masterful malt vlend and fresh ripe hops.<hr color=#05B8CC><b>It's Octoberfest time!</b> - To celebrate the season we have brought in these beers:<br /><li>Paulaner Oktoberfest Marzen</li><li>Samuel Adams Octoberfest</li><li>Spaten Munich Oktoberfest</li><li>Buffalo Bill's Jack Pumpkin Ale</li><li>Blue Moon's Harvest Moon Pumpkin Ale</li><hr color=#05B8CC></DIV>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35460997694194058.post-45156232185467420402008-09-29T10:25:00.001-06:002008-09-29T10:35:27.841-06:00And the Winners Are.....The winners of our recent Budweiser swag giveaway drawing are:<br /><br /><li>Helen Betancourt</li><li>Dean Cherry</li><li>Robert Skiver</li><li>Robert Tracey</li><li>Arthur Stephen Putz</li><br />Congratulations! And thanks to everyone who entered.<br /><hr color=#05B8CC><br /><DIV align="justify">Everyone is going green and so is Roxy's Bottle Shop! Many of our customers ride bicycles to our shop and some of them have asked us to provide a bike rack. Well, we listen to our customers and we now have a bike rack! Bike on down and check it out.</DIV>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35460997694194058.post-78497172152313641112008-09-29T10:19:00.003-06:002008-09-29T10:23:22.056-06:00World Atlas of Wine<center><font color=#05B8CC><b>Book Review</b></font></center><br /><DIV align="justify"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1845333012/whitefeatherf-20" target="_blank"><img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/P/1845333012.01.MZZZZZZZ.jpg" border="0" align="left"></a><b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1845333012/whitefeatherf-20" target="_blank">World Atlas of Wine</a></b>, by Hugh Johnson and Jancis Robinson. Hailed by critics worldwide as “extraordinary” and “irreplaceable,” there are few volumes that have had as monumental an impact in their field as Hugh Johnson’s The World Atlas of Wine: sales have exceeded four million copies, and it is now published in thirteen languages. World-renowned authors Hugh Johnson and Jancis Robinson once again combine their unrivalled talents to enhance this masterpiece of wine knowledge. There are now 48 extra pages, including 17 new color illustrations, 20 new maps, and—for the first time ever—double page spreads and full-page photos in the atlas section for maximum visual impact. New World coverage has been extended for both Australia and South America; some New World regions even have their own entries for the first time, including Rutherford, Oakville, and Stag’s Leap from California; Mendoza (Argentina); Limestone Coast (Australia); Central Otago and Martinborough (New Zealand); and Constantia (South Africa). And Old World coverage has grown too, with the addition of Toro (Spain), the Peleponnese (Greece), and Georgia. It’s a truly incomparable book, and an essential addition to every wine lover’s or professional’s library. <br /><b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1845333012/whitefeatherf-20" target="_blank">Order from Amazon.com</a></b></DIV>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35460997694194058.post-50700555899864698862008-09-11T11:53:00.002-06:002008-09-11T12:13:55.686-06:00More New Products Just In<center><font size=-1 color=#05B8CC><b>New Product Announcements</b></font></center><br /><hr color=#05B8CC><DIV align="justify"><b>Zamba Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec</b> - Zamba is the national dance of Argentina. The Zamba lyrics are composed to celebrate the beauty of Argentina and its magnificent women. It is a majestic dance which is performed by couples who circle each other elegantly waving their white handkerchiefs. Zamba Cabernet Sauvignon was created to showcase the incredible wines of Argentina that are available at a great price. It is a full-bodied red wine packed with flavors of black cassis that finishes smooth and rich. Zamba Malbec is full-bodied with flavors of red cherries.<hr color=#05B8CC><b>Astica Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec</b> - Astica means "flower" in the native Indian language in Argentina and this wine was made in their honor. The Cabernet Sauvignon has a ripe blackberry aroma with a smooth round fuity palate, ideal to drink with grilled meats, roast and full-flavored dishes. The Malbec has all the tipicity; red color with violet hues and very sweet in the mouth. It pairs well with grilled meats but also with pasta and mild to spicey cuisine.<hr color=#05B8CC><b>Allendorf Reisling</b> - Back by popular demand, this German Riesling is a classic. It is great for sipping or for picnics.<hr color=#05B8CC><b>Ommegang Three Philosophers Ale</b> - This ale is created by blending a rich, malty, Belgian-style with authentic Kriek, a classic cherry-lambic from Belgium. This Quadrupel is cultured yet wild. Pour slowly so as to not disturb the yeast sediment but with enough vigor to create a luxurious head and release the sumptious bouquet.<hr color=#05B8CC><b>Steamworks Diablo Ale</b> - 22 ounce bomber. A generous amount of Mt. Hood hops gives the Diablo a sweet cereal aroma that masks its deceptive nature. Brewed in Durango, Colorado.<hr color=#05B8CC><b>Campo Viejo Gran Reserva</b> - This red wine from Spain is aged 24 months in oak casks and 36 months in the bottle. It's a wine with great structure and elegance with a long lingering finish. Great with roast meat or meats with sauces, stews, and cheeses.<hr color=#05B8CC><b>Santa Julia Torrentes</b> - Torrentes is a uniquely Argentinian white grape. This wine is a floral, crisp wine that embodies pleasure. It has ripe flavors of citrus and peaches with a spicey finish. Made with organically grown grapes.<hr color=#05B8CC><b>Amica's Amber Ale</b> - Salida's own Amica's brewery recently started bottling their beer in six-packs. A few weeks ago we got in their Ute Trail Pale Ale and now we also have their Amber Ale. Support our local brewery and pick up a six-pack of either of their ales the next time you're in the store. See you then!<hr color=#05B8CC></DIV>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35460997694194058.post-82774842498601263962008-09-11T11:45:00.002-06:002008-09-11T11:52:04.767-06:00The Hottest Wine Around - Portugal's Madeira<b>by Lindsay Alston</b><br /><br /><DIV align="justify">Madeira wine is in fact a family of wines that derive in the Madeira Islands of Portugal. The many wines that are produced using the methods that have been in general use for centuries can be made use of in a number of different ways. Some types of Madeira wine are ideal for cooking, while others are more suitable for use with desserts or as an aperitif. Madeira wine may be prepared to be a sweet wine or a dry wine. In all cases, the wines are equipped by a process that helps the complete product to enjoy a long life without reducing the flavor or the aroma of the wine. In each case, the fortified wine goes through a process of vinification that is relatively unique to the fermenting process used in other parts of the world. The end result is that Madeira wine tends to have a unique flavor and bouquet that make it popular in many places around the world.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.classicwines.com/madeira-wine" target="_blank">Madeira</a> wine is prepared with brandy during fermentation to raise its alcoholic content to 18-20 percent. Madeiras, varying from dry to sweet, originate their individual, rich character from the volcanic soil of the island's vineyards and from a distinctive process of aging in baking rooms for many months after fermentation. This accelerated aging process was undertaken after the discovery that the wines gained from the prolonged heat of storage that they underwent during tropical voyages. Madeira is also aged in oak casks, and wines of different ages may be blended before bottling.<br /><br />The temperate marine climate and warm winters are perfect for grape and all kinds of growing. Madeira has some of the tallest sea cliffs in the world and farmers must scratch out their agriculture on manmade terraces. Much like in the port manufacturing Douro Valley, these steep heights no doubt play a role to the strength and concentration of the ripened grape, revealing the plants to powerful sunlight but always having the cooling sea breeze to temper the effects of extended radiation.<br /><br />In general, <a href="http://www.classicwines.com/madeira-wine" target="_blank">Madeira</a> can be divided into four separate and very different drinks, named after the four varieties of grape from which they come. These range from the dry, nutty Sercial to the rich raisiny Malmsey, or Malvasia as it is otherwise known. In between you have the medium-dry Verdelho and the medium-rich Boal. Like many wines, Madeira can be drunk with specific foods and at different stages of a meal. Sercial is considered an aperitif, while Verdelho is a perfect assistant to Soup, especially Turtle soup. Boal and Malmsey are both believed to be dessert wines but Boal is exceptional with fruit, nuts or chocolate, where Malmsey is generally considered a digestif.<br /><br /><hr color=#05B8CC><FONT size=-1>Lindsay Alston is an expert author for ClassicWines.com specializing in <a href="http://www.classicwines.com/madeira-wine" target="_blank">Madeira</a>.</FONT><hr color=#05B8CC></DIV>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35460997694194058.post-46034359348827994722008-08-21T13:05:00.000-06:002008-08-21T13:06:29.711-06:00Drink: A Cultural History of Alcohol<center><font color=#05B8CC><b>Book Review</b></font></center><br /><DIV align="justify"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1592403034/whitefeatherf-20" target="_blank"><img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/P/1592403034.01.MZZZZZZZ.jpg" border="0" align="left"></a><b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1592403034/whitefeatherf-20" target="_blank">Drink: A Cultural History of Alcohol</a></b>, by Iain Gately. A spirited look at the history of alcohol from the dawn of civilization to the twenty first century. For better or worse, alcohol has helped shape our civilization. Throughout history, it has been consumed not just to quench our thirsts or nourish our bodies but also for cultural reasons. It has been associated since antiquity with celebration, creativity, friendship, and danger, for every drinking culture has acknowledged it possesses a dark side. <br /><br />In <i>Drink</i>, Iain Gately traces the course of humanity’s 10,000 year old love affair with the substance which has been dubbed “the cause of—and solution to—all of life’s problems.” Along the way he scrutinises the drinking habits of presidents, prophets, and barbarian hordes, and features drinkers as diverse as Homer, Hemmingway, Shakespeare, Al Capone, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson. Covering matters as varied as bacchanals in Imperial Rome, the gin craze in 17th century London, the rise and fall of the temperance movement, and drunk driving, Drink details the benefits and burdens alcohol has conveyed to the societies in which it is consumed. Gately’s lively and provocative style brings to life the controversies, past and present, that have raged over alcohol, and uses the authentic voices of drinkers and their detractors to explode myths and reveal truths about this most equivocal of fluids. <br /><br />Drink further documents the contribution of alcohol to the birth and growth of the United States, taking in the war of Independence, the Pennsylvania Whiskey revolt, the slave trade, and the failed experiment of National Prohibition. Finally, it provides a history of the world’s best loved drinks. Enthusiasts of craft brews and fine wines will discover the origins of their favorite tipples, and what they have in common with Greek philosophers and medieval princes every time they raise a glass. A rollicking tour through humanity’s love affair with alcohol, Drink is an intoxicating history of civilization.<br /><b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1592403034/whitefeatherf-20" target="_blank">Order from Amazon.com</a></b> - <b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001CRPMTO/whitefeatherf-20" target="_blank">Amazon Kindle edition here</a></b></DIV>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35460997694194058.post-9753516658595794152008-08-21T12:48:00.000-06:002008-08-21T13:20:55.158-06:00What's New This Week<center><font size=-1 color=#05B8CC><b>New Product Announcements</b></font></center><br /><hr color=#05B8CC><DIV align="justify"><b>Cloudy Bay Chardonnay</b> - The Cloudy Bay vineyards are located in the Marlborough region, at the northern end of New Zealand's South Island. Grown under ideal conditions, the vines produce intensely flavored fruit with distinctive varietal character. This is a complex, full bodied wine with ripe fruit and subtle smoky oak. It has gotten very high marks from wine reviewers around the world.<hr color=#05B8CC><b>Paringa Shiraz</b> - Approaching the end of its 2000 mile course from snow fields to the sea, the Murray river feeds the lush vineyards of South Australia that produce 50% of the country's wine. From these sun drenched fertile soils, the Hickinbotham's Paringa vineyards make this uniquely Australian wine.<hr color=#05B8CC><b>Left Hand Imperial Stout</b> - 22 ounce bomber. A black ale made with pure Rocky Mountain water.<hr color=#05B8CC><b>1800 Reserva Silver Tequila</b> - This exceptional 100% de Agave silver tequila has a clean smooth taste that is best enjoyed straight. An excellent sipping tequila.<hr color=#05B8CC><b>Cazadores 100% de Agave Tequila</b> - This 100% blue agave from the highlands of Mexico is double distilled and expertly developed by 79 artisans. It is aged in small American white oak casks for a distinctive, rich bouquet and amber color. This tequila is slowly fermented to classical music to relax the yeast and ultimately produce a more harmonious taste.<hr color=#05B8CC></DIV>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35460997694194058.post-68986019338706461852008-08-11T16:00:00.001-06:002008-08-11T16:01:05.869-06:00Amicas Ute Trail Pale Ale in 6-packs!<center><font size=-1 color=#05B8CC><b>New Product Announcements</b></font></center><br /><hr color=#05B8CC><DIV align="justify"><b>Estes Park Stinger Wild Honey Wheat</b> - This beer is brewed with pure Colorado honey at 7522 feet in altitude.<hr color=#05B8CC><b>DeBeque Canyon Red Fox Merlot</b> - Red Fox Vineyards is a small producer of premium Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Temperanillo grapes, located in Palisades, Colorado, in the heart of the beautiful Grand Valley. This single-vineyard Merlot is light and clean with toasty oak aromas.<hr color=#05B8CC><b>DeBeque Canyon Reserve Merlot</b> - Aromas of blackberry, cherry, and coffee. Well-integrated tannins from four years of barrel aging. Lingering finish. An excellent choice with beef, lamb, and wild game.<hr color=#05B8CC><b>DeBeque Canyon Chardonnay</b> - Refreshing crisp flavors of tropical fruit and a hint of pear and apple. Good acidity for a tangy finish. Unoaked.<hr color=#05B8CC><b>McManis Barbera Red Table Wine</b> - From four generations of family farming comes a truly delicious red table wine.<hr color=#05B8CC><b>St Pauli Non-Alcoholic Beer</b> - We've expanded our selection of N.A. beers to include this popular brew imported from Germany. Brewed in strict accordance with the German Purity Law of 1516.<hr color=#05B8CC>Sign up for our monthly newsletter to get a coupon each month for a special savings. Go to the right column for the sign-up box.<hr color=#05B8CC></DIV><br /><center><font face=Arial color=#9A32CD><B>Salida's own Amicas Brewery's<br>Ute Trail Pale Ale<br>is now available in six-pack bottles<br>at Roxy's!</B></font></center>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35460997694194058.post-61260722696910067832008-08-11T15:30:00.000-06:002008-08-11T15:30:01.186-06:00Some Beer News<center><font size=-1 color=#05B8CC><b>Industry News</b></font></center><br /><DIV align="justify"><hr color=#05B8CC><b><a href="http://www.monstersandcritics.com/news/asiapacific/news/article_1423081.php/China_enformces_beer_for_air_force" target="_blank">New Chinese Beer Law</a></b><br>A new Chinese law prohibits Air Force pilots from drinking alcoholic beverages at lunch while at work.<br><hr color=#05B8CC><b><a href="http://www.redorbit.com/news/business/1517564/barley_growers_get_beer_update_from_coors/" target="_blank">Barley Growers Get Beer Update From Coors</a></b><br>Peter "PJ" Coors of the Coors brewing family told Montana barley growers Friday that this has been a record year in what has been a stable business, with rapidly escalating fuel and fertilizer costs, rising grain prices and megamergers among brewers. <br /><br />"The world's changed from this time last year for all of us," Coors said. "They're going to still be talking about 2008 20 years from now. The number two brewer and the number three brewer merge, and the number one gets bought out."<br /><br />During a tour of a grain elevator and Montana State University's Southern Ag Research Center near Huntley, Coors said the July 1 merger of Coors Brewing of Golden, Colo., with Miller Brewing Co. of Milwaukee, Wis., will save money. For example, each truckload of beer will travel 300 fewer miles. <br /><br />Then he shook his head at the latest shake-up announced Monday, plans by Belgium's InBev to pay $52 billion for Anheuser-Busch, creating the world's largest beer-brewing company. <br /><br />"When MillerCoors announced our merger last October, Auggie Busch (chief executive) sent out an e-mail saying that they (Coors) will be distracted for a while and now is the time to attack," he said. "We're going to return the favor and take advantage of the possible confusion in the Anheuser-Busch ranks."<hr color=#05B8CC><b><a href="http://money.cnn.com/2008/08/07/magazines/fortune/beer_koch.fortune/?postversion=2008080814" target="_blank">Meet the New King of Beers</a></b><br>Boston Beer CEO Jim Koch is as surprised as anyone that his company is now the country's No. 1 independent, publicly-traded brewery. Click to read an interview with him.<hr color=#05B8CC></DIV>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35460997694194058.post-43895522291991286422008-08-11T15:09:00.000-06:002008-08-11T15:09:00.743-06:00Taking Out the Trash in Missouri<center><font size=-1 color=#05B8CC><b>Factoid</b></font></center><br /><hr color=#05B8CC><DIV align="justify">Did you know that anyone under the age of 21 who takes out household trash containing even a single empty alcohol beverage container can be charged with illegal possession of alcohol in the state of Missouri? Source: Missouri Revised Statistics (311.325).<hr color=#05B8CC></DIV>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35460997694194058.post-41726727050767417422008-08-11T15:00:00.000-06:002008-08-11T15:06:14.738-06:00Dusseldorf German Alt Bier: a Taste of Class in a Glass<b>by Shawn Burgy</b><br /><br /><DIV align="justify">Northern Dusseldorf German Alt Bier is a very tasty and satisfying beer. a loose translation of Alt Bier would be Old Beer. It is said to be one of the oldest styles in Germany. Rumored to be a beer before Germany had access to Lager yeast. It is a lot like a big malty English Bitter. It tends to have much more hop bitterness than does an English Bitter. It's big on malt and how it is brewed. Very few examples of Dusseldorf Alt Bier can be found in the US.<br /><br />The only way that I have had Alt Bier is by brewing it myself. It is a very tasty and easy beer for the homebrewer to make. Normally this beer would be brewed using a decotion mash. However you can make a very good Alt Bier by using single infusion mashing.<br /><br />Gravity for Alt Bier is between 1.046 - 1.056 original gravity. Most are hopped between 25-40 IBU's, All dependent upon the gravity.Always hopped with German noble hops. These usually being Spalt, Hallertau Mittelfrau and sometimes Tettnanger.<br /><br />Typically made with a Pils base and colored with roasted malt or dark crystal. May include small amounts of Munich or Vienna malt. Noble hops. usually made with an attenuating ale yeast.<br /><br />This is one beer that you don't want to steer wrong yeast wise. My suggestion is Wyeast 1007 German Dusseldorf Ale. It gives it the perfect big creamy head. Also the perfect degree of malt flavour.<br /><br />Subtle malty, sometimes grainy aroma. Low to no noble hop aroma. Clean, lager character with very restrained ester profile. No diacetyl.<br /><br />Fairly bitter yet balanced by a smooth and sometimes sweet malt character that may have a rich, biscuity and/or lightly caramelized flavor. Dry finish often with lingering bitterness. Clean, lager character sometimes with slight sulfur notes and very low to no esters. Very low to medium noble hop flavor. No diacetyl.<br /><br />Most Alt biers produced outside of Dusseldorf are of the Northern German style. Most are simply moderately bitter brown lagers. Ironically "alt" refers to the old style of brewing (i.e. making ales), which makes the term "Alt Bier" somewhat inaccurate and inappropriate. Those that are made as ales are fermented at cool ale temperatures and lagered at cold temperatures (as with Dusseldorf Alt).<br /><br />If you can find them, commercial examples would be, DAB Traditional, Hannen Alt, Grolsch Amber, Alaskan Amber, St. Stan's Amber, Schmaltz' Alt<br /><br /><hr color=#85B8CC><font size=-1> I have been brewing since the craze in the 90's, I stuck to it. Now I'm sharing what I know with you. So give the site below a visit today. It will be evolving and growing with many resources for the new and old brewer alike. <b><a href="http://www.thebrewmeister.info/" target="_blank">The Brewmeister</a></b>, "Where it's a pleasure to Brew" -Shawn Burgy</font><hr color=#85B8CC><br />Roxy's Bottle Shop has Alaskan Amber in stock if you want to sample an alt beer.</DIV>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35460997694194058.post-82813691611499049842008-07-28T17:35:00.001-06:002008-07-29T09:50:43.615-06:00More New Products<center><font size=-1 color=#05B8CC><b>New Product Announcements</b></font></center><br /><hr color=#05B8CC><DIV align="justify"><b>Rene Junot Red</b> - 1.5 liter bottles. This French red table wine is made from a careful blend of 20% syrah, 40% Grenache Noir, and 40% Carignon grapes. Ruby red in color with a delicate aroma of fresh cherries and raspberries. Luxurious notes of cinnamon and pepper with a spicy finish.<hr color=#05B8CC><b>Patron Silver 100% de Agave Tequila</b> - This has been a very popular item for us and we now also carry it in the .375 liter bottle size.<hr color=#05B8CC><b>Goldschlagger</b> - We now also carry this cinnamon schnapps liqueur in the .375 bottle size.<hr color=#05B8CC><b>Green Flash Trippel</b> - This Belgian Style Ale has rich pale malt flavors and a solid base for zesty Styrian Golding and Czech Saaz hopping. Trappist ale yeast contributes the fruity, spicy profile of classic monk-brewed Belgian ales. A luscious, fiery, golden brew.<hr color=#05B8CC>We now carry <b>cloth gift bags</b> for bottles that are handcrafted right here in Salida, Colorado.<hr color=#05B8CC><b>Coldstream Hills Pinot Noir</b> - This wine was made using a range of fermentation techniques, including whole branch inclusion, followed by nine months maturing in French oak. Attractive character of dark cherry, plum, and blueberry are evident with integrated toasty oak.<hr color=#05B8CC><b>Steamworks Third Eye Pale Ale</b> - Just like the super-hoppy English Ales that originated in the early 1800's, the Pale Ale's larger grain bill produces plenty of residual sweetness. The Third Eye is one of our most heavily hopped beers, with a nice, light, copper color. It's a hophead's delight!<hr color=#05B8CC></DIV>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35460997694194058.post-36499618004855628102008-07-28T14:45:00.001-06:002008-07-28T14:47:53.400-06:00Top Ten Alcohol Consuming Nations<center><font size=-1 color=#05B8CC><b>Factoid</b></font></center><br /><hr color=#05B8CC><b>Top Ten Alcohol Consuming Nations</b> - from a World Health Organization report in absolute gallon consumption per capita.<br /><br />1. Portugal, 2.98<br />2. Luxembourg, 2.95<br />3. France, 2.87<br />4. Hungary, 2.66<br />5. Spain, 2.66<br />6. Czech Republic, 2.64<br />7. Denmark, 2.61<br />8. Germany, 2.50<br />9. Austria, 2.50<br />10. Switzerland, 2.43<br /><br /><DIV align="justify">Notice how the United States isn't even on the list? The U.S. comes in 32nd on the list, consuming an average 1.75 absolute gallons of alcohol per capita. By absolute gallons they mean only the actual alcohol within a drink. So a gallon of wine doesn't count as a gallon. Only the amount of alcohol within the wine counts towards an absolute gallon.</DIV>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35460997694194058.post-26016553255649821512008-07-28T14:05:00.004-06:002008-07-28T14:50:12.257-06:00English Bitter - the Style<strong>by Shawn Burgy</strong><br /><br /><DIV align="justify">English Bitter is one of the most satisfying of styles. To the homebrewer this can be one of the easiest styles of beer to make. Bitter as a style has many different tastes and surprises. Most are usually bittersweet and hoppy. English Bitter gets this from generous supply's of British noble hops.<br /><br />The hops of which I speak are Challenger, Wye Target, Fuggles and the most prestigious of them all East Kent Golding's. There are many regional takes on this style as well. One of the more famous was Boddingtons Bitter. This beer was once a staple of the Greater Manchester area before Inbev bought them out. Sadly, the Strangways Brewery in Manchester has since been shut down.<br /><br />This was a very good example of an English Bitter that was once respected by me. Another example of this style was Mansfield Bitter. Again sadly the brewery in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire has since closed. It's no longer a staple of Mansfield where it's adored across the Midlands. Very few examples of true English Bitter are available in the states.<br /><br />There however are many examples of Pale Ale across the board. English Bitter is included in the Pale Ale family. There are actually three category's for English Bitter.<br /><br />There's Ordinary Bitter with a gravity between 1.035 - 1.040. I like my Ordinary Bitter between 1.038 and 1.040. Usually hopped with 25-35 IBU's. Then there's Special/Best Bitter with gravity's between 1.040 - 1.048. Hop IBU's around 25-40. Also there is Extra Special Bitter or ESB for short. Gravity's usually between 1.048 - 1.060. This usually gets generous IBU's around 30-50+.<br /><br />Respectively they're almost always malty and bittersweet. Usually the flavours don't change much between the three examples. The higher gravity beers tend to accentuate the flavorful British malt.<br /><br />Grain wise you want to seek out a very good floor malted British two-row barley. My favorite malts in this case are Thomas Fawcett Marris Otter and Halcyon. This is a family owned malting company in West Yorkshire. Examples of beers made with Thomas Fawcett malts are Theakstons Old Pecuiler, Bass Pale Ale. Just to name a few. Be sure to use good fresh British hops as well.<br /><br />So try making them and make them your own. I think you will be impressed.<br /><br /><hr color=#05B8CC><font size=-1>I have been brewing since the craze in the 90's, I stuck to it. Now I'm sharing what I know with you. So give the site below a visit today. It will be evolving and growing with many resources for the new and old brewer alike. <b><a href="http://www.thebrewmeister.info/" target="_blank">The Brewmeister</a></b>, "Where it's a pleasure to Brew" -Shawn Burgy</font><hr color=#05B8CC></DIV>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35460997694194058.post-53029928624287083052008-07-24T21:30:00.003-06:002008-07-24T21:35:53.733-06:00The House of Mondavi: The Rise and Fall of an American Wine Dynasty<center><font color=#05B8CC><b>Book Review</b></font></center><br /><DIV align="justify"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1592403670/whitefeatherf-20" target="_blank"><img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/P/1592403670.01.MZZZZZZZ.jpg" border="0" align="left"></a><b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1592403670/whitefeatherf-20" target="_blank">The House of Mondavi: The Rise and Fall of an American Wine Dynasty</a></b>, by Julia Flynn Siler. The New York Times bestseller, now in paperback: a scandal-plagued story of the immigrant family that built—and then lost—a global wine empire Set in California’s lush Napa Valley and spanning four generations of a talented and visionary family, The House of Mondavi is a tale of genius, sibling rivalry, and betrayal. From 1906, when Italian immigrant Cesare Mondavi passed through Ellis Island, to the Robert Mondavi Corp.’s twenty-first-century battle over a billion-dollar fortune, award-winning journalist Julia Flynn Siler brings to life both the place and the people in this riveting family drama. A meticulously reported narrative based on more than five hundred hours of interviews, The House of Mondavi is a modern classic. Julia Flynn Siler writes for The Wall Street Journal from San Francisco. She is a former London-based staff writer for the Journal and BusinessWeek, and has written for The New York Times. She is a graduate of Brown University, Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, and Columbia’s Graduate School of Journalism.<br><br><b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1592403670/whitefeatherf-20" target="_blank">Order from Amazon.com</a></b>.</DIV>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35460997694194058.post-12470344775056346852008-07-07T08:55:00.000-06:002008-07-07T08:58:08.453-06:00New Products in This Week<center><font size=-1 color=#05B8CC><b>New Product Announcements</b></font></center><br /><hr color=#05B8CC><DIV align="justify"><b>Avery Fifteen Anniversary Ale</b> - A refreshing tart, funky, farmhouse ale brewed with black mission figs, hibiscus flowers and white pepper.<hr color=#05B8CC><b>Kona Longboard</b> - We have had several customer requests for Hawaii's signature beer so we've brought it in.<hr color=#05B8CC>In other beer additions we now carry <b>Coors Light</b> 16 ounce cans in an 18-pack in addition to 6-packs. Also we now carry <b>Corona</b> in cans in both 12-packs and 6-packs. And we've also brought in <b>Budweiser Select</b> in 12-pack cans.<hr color=#05B8CC><b>Herding Cats Chardonnay/Viognier</b> - Looking for a wine that all your finicky friends will enjoy? This South African blend of 90% Chardonnay and 10% Viognier achieves the perfect balance of crisp apple and toasty oak, with a satisfying finish.<hr color=#05B8CC><b>Black Swan Shiraz</b> - Available in a 4-pack of .187 millileter bottles. From South Eastern Australia.<hr color=#05B8CC><b>Oyster Bay Merlot & Oyster Bay Pinot Noir</b> - New Zealand's Oyster Bay Savignon Blanc and Chardonnay have been big sellers for us so we've brought in their Merlot and Pinot Noir. And they are just as delicious!<hr color=#05B8CC><b>Lagunitas Sirius</b> - This special edition beer from California's Lagunitas Brewery is described as a "silky high-gravity cream ale."<hr color=#05B8CC></DIV>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0