New Vodka by two St. Louisians

1860s Genuine American Vodka....$26.99 / 750 ml

Mesquite Charcoal Filtered

for a character and attitude that is uniquely American.

"Envisioned by two entrepreneurs in the historic Soulard district in St. Louis, Missouri, 1860s embraces rugged individualism and the American attitude. Handcrafted and distilled to perfection, a trailblazing spirit is embodied in every bottle. A 100% recycled and repurposed leather sleeve and modern bottle give 1860s the look of a true legacy." -- website

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New package....

As reported earlier (read more) , Boulevard is coming out with 12 oz Smokestack! The labels just got approved for the new size...here is the Double Wide 12oz label. We should see this in November.

Order Smokestack Series now in the 25oz bottle.

Also of note on a new package. Bell's continues to change their package on the 5 liter keg. We should hopefully see this in 2011 it looks like. The new label for the Bells Two Hearted Ale looks good....
Order other Bells Beer now

It is apparently part of a stained glass window at Bell's Eccentric Cafe...

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Great Divide Rumble!

We will add it to tonights tasting!!!


Just arrived at Forsyth!! Order Great Divide online

Great Divide Rumble Oak Aged IPA...$9.99 / 6pk

Rumble IPA is an American IPA with subtle nuance. Brewed with heavy handed additions of Pacific Northwest hops, this beer is gently aged on French and American oak resulting in a wonderful balance of bitterness, caramel sweetness, vanilla, and undertones of pine and citrus. Very inspiring. 7.1% ABV

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Boulevard News.

Fresh hops just arrived at Boulevard today!!!

Order other Boulevard online while you wait

Here is a picture of the anniversary label...---->

Got some news from Boulevard....

Most of this should hit St. Louis in November...

We will be getting the.....

Boulevard 21st Anniversary Fresh Hop Pale Ale

Boulevard Bourbon Barrel Quad

Boulevard Smokestack Series in 4pks!!

.....Tank 7, Double Wide IPA, Dark Truth Stout, and Sixth Glass

More info on the Fresh Hop Anniversary Ale...

"This past weekend, we started celebrating the brewery’s upcoming 21st birthday by brewing a very special, one-of-a-kind batch. Why? Well, we are in the beer business, after all.
Boulevard 21st Anniversary Fresh Hop Pale Ale is brewed in loving tribute to our flagship Pale Ale. When Boulevard founder John McDonald first brewed Pale Ale back in 1989, it was considered edgy, even over-the-top, and consumed by only the most dedicated craft beer loyalists. Today, pale ales literally pale in comparison to the latest trend of “imperialized” beers that are bigger, bolder, and even more flavorful. Our brewmaster, Steven Pauwels, says he hopes that Boulevard’s 21st Anniversary offering will have the same effect on beer lovers that our original Pale Ale had two decades ago.
On Friday, August 20th, our brewers prepared for the special batch by loading into the hopper more than 130 bags of specialty malt. Because it’s a Pale Ale, they determined that the malt should hail from the homeland of that style, Great Britain, so they employed England’s Maris Otter Pale Malt to give the beer a rich, nutty malt flavor. With Munich and Caramel malts added for color and body, the brewers ensured a strong malty backbone.
The mashing began Saturday morning, followed by lautering of the wort. The kettle was then filled, and a magnificent blend of Cascade, Hallertau, Magnum, Styrian Golding and Centennial hops created an incredible, intoxicating aroma throughout the brewery. Other employees gathered ‘round the brewhouse, sharing favorite Boulevard stories and memories. The brewers even opened a few other beers for all to sample (imagine that!), providing even more inspiration and ideas for future brews.
The beer is now happily fermenting. When finished, our brewers and cellarmen will wet-hop the 125-barrel tank with 500 pounds of fresh-from-the-vine Cascade hops. We’ll try to post some photos. Too bad we can’t post aromas…
Boulevard 21st Anniversary Fresh Hop Pale Ale won’t be released until closer to our actual birthday, November 17th. It was on that date in 1989 that John loaded the first keg of Pale Ale into his pickup, drove it down the street, and tapped it at a local Mexican restaurant. We hope you will join us in celebration on that day, perhaps with a bottle of our 21st Anniversary brew, and raise a glass to craft beer." -- Boulevard Blog

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Beer and Cheese Pairing class...

Continuing our cheese pairing series....

Beer and Cheese Pairing

With some fun and different beers
Featuring Certified Sommelier, Angela Ortmann
STLwinegirl (http://www.stlwinegirl.com/)

$30 per person


The Wine and Cheese Place
7435 Forsyth Blvd
Clayton, MO 63105
314-727-8788
Thursday, September 2, 2010
6pm-7:30pm


BEER BEER BEER

Matched with great cheese
The Wine and Cheese Place - Clayton Cheese Pairing Series

Love beer? Love cheese? Oh, how well they go together!

Double creme paired with
Drie Fonteinen Oude Kriek

Aged goat paired with
DePreof La Grande Blanche and Boulevard Two Jokers Double Wit

Pecorino cheese paired with

Sierra Nevada Tumbler Brown and Corsendonk Brown Ale

English Cheddar paired with

Southern Tier 2XIPA and Lagunitas Hop Stoopid

Blue Cheese paired with
Amager Batch One Danish Barley Wine and Hofstetten Barley Wine

Reservations required
Call 314-727-8788

Sign up online now - click here

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September - Spirit Month

The Wine and Cheese Place has been promoting great Artisan Spirits for some time now. We want to take it to the next level and let you taste them. We have some great tastings scheduled at The Wine and Cheese Place in September. I will post times, more details, and more tastings in the next week. Clear off your calendar in September!!!

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The Wine and Cheese Place
7435 Forsyth Blvd
Clayton, MO 63105
314-727-8788


Friday, September 3 -- Death's Door from Wisconsin
5-7pm
Brian Elllison, the founder of Death’s Door, will be on hand to taste you through his Vodka, Gin, and White Dog
Click here to read more about Death's Door


Just added...
Wednesday - September 8th -- Glenlivet Scotch Tasting
5-7pm
with Winston Evans, The Glenlivet Ambassador
We will taste through the amazing portfolio of Glenlivet scotches



Friday, September 10 -- Craft Distillers
5-7pm
Christopher Stephens, CSW will be tasting these amazing products
Germain Robin Fine Brandy
Germain Robin Shareholders Brandy
Germain Robin XO Brandy
Germain Robin Zinfandel Grappa
plus Los Nahuales Mezcals and Aqua Perfecta




Saturday, September 11 -- Balvenie
1-4pm
We are hoping to feature the new Balvenie 14 yr Caribbean Cask and 17 year Peated (both coming soon)
Saturday, September 11 -- Glenfiddich
1-4pm
Saturday, September 11 -- Corrido Tequila
1-4pm


Thursday, September 16 - Compass Box Scotches
5-7pm
Compass Box Asyla...$36.99
Compass Box Hedonism...$82.99
Compass Box Oak Cross...$39.99
Compass Box Peat Monsters....$46.99

Friday, September 17 -- North Shore - Chicago, IL

5-7pm
Sonja Kassebaum, co-founder, of North Shore distillery will be on hand to taste many of her products. Have not got the exact lineup of what she will taste, but her products include gin, vodka, absinthe verte, aquavit, and Corpe Reviver

Read more about North Shore products


Saturday, September 18 -- Milagro Tequila and Sailor Jerry

1-4pm


Wednesday, September 29 - Haus Alpenz

5-7pm
Eric Seed from Haus Alpenz

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