Rare and expensive beer

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Baladain Xyauyu
ABV = 13%

Teo Musso produces three versions Gold, Silver & Copper label which differ from each other in terms of degree of oxidation allowed and fruity perfumery aromas created.

"….We are entering now a world of magic, surprises, rhythm where the “sin of gluttony” can be committed without remorse. Here, Teo has made the “drawing room beers” or “dreaming beers” brewed with an oxidation process called Solera, coming to an exceptional result. These beers (XYAUYU’) are marked with the three most important metals of gastronomy: gold, silver and copper.
It is advisable to sip and enjoy them on a comfortable sofa, relaxing and daydreaming. The bottle when is opened remains unaltered and can be even drunk and appreciated within a long time." -- importer

Xyauyu
2005 Etichetta Rame...$43.99 / pint
Copper label
This fine beer can be likened to an excellent Vin Santo.
2006 Xyauyu Etichetta Argento...$43.99 / pint
Silver label
It can be accurately compared to a drawing-room sherry.
2006 Xyauyu Etichetta Oro...$43.99 / pint
Golden label
This golden beer reminds of an enjoyable Madera or an intriguing Chateau Chalon of the French Jura.

Notes from the importer

Bells

Just a note for next week.
We got a case of Bell's Two Hearted Ale in stock and it is only 4 days old.
Bottled on 6/8/09.
Sold out now. Don't rush in now.
I will get more in next week and it will only be about 6 days old.

The end of an era...

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Four vintages now in stock...
Taste some history from a now shuttered classic brewery.
1996 Gale’s Prize Old Ale...$4.99 / 9.3oz
Another case just arrived! (13 year old beer!!)
1997 Gale's Prize Old Ale...$4.99 / 9.3oz - just added
2000 Gale’s Prize Old Ale...$4.99 / 9.3oz
2005 Gales Prize Old Ale...$4.99 / 9.3oz
2005 is the last bottling at the old George Gale Brewery, it is now shut down. Fuller's bought the rights and will now produce the beer.

Roger Protz, The Classic Bottled Beers of the World
"Here is a beer that proclaims quality and antiquity. It comes in hand-corked, sealed and numbered bottles with a handsome label showing the brewery in Victorian times. It is brewed and fermented in old wooden vessels including some 'rounds' - rare iron-hooped fermenters.


"Each bottle of Prize Old Ale is cork-finished, sealed, and numbered. Prize Old Ale is unfiltered and unpasteurized. It is brewed from floor malted Maris Otter and minute amounts of black malt. Hops are Fuggles, Goldings and Challenger. It is reddish in color with hops and apple fruit on the nose, spicy and malty in the mouth, and a dry, even tart fruity finish with hints of raisins and apple.The slow work of the yeast in the bottle may increase the alcohol content to 12% or even more. After several years of aging Prize Old Ale gains a more complex palate with Calvados like character. It is said that Prize Old Ale is at its best after 20 years of maturing." -- importer

Shiner Smokehaus

Shiner Smokehaus...$6.99 / 6pk

Mesquite Smoked Beer - Helles Style

Good for grillin' and for chillin'

It's smokin' good

Enjoy Shiner's Smokin' Sommer Bier!Brewed with pale malt that's been smoked with native mesquite in the backyard of our little brewery in Shiner, Texas (pop. 2,070), this refreshing Helles-style beer has a smoky flavor that goes great with all the flavors of summer.

-- Spoetzl Brewery

Hamms Beer

I apparently did not buy enough, it already sold out yesterday. I will get more in ASAP.

Hamms Beer....$7.49 / 12pk cans

"From the land of sky blue water"

Available in 12 pack cans

Hamm's Beer was the winner of the 2007 Gold Medal for American-Style Lager at the Great American Beer Festival.

The classics are coming back. We now have Schlitz, Stag, Pabst Blue Ribbon and now Hamms Beer.

Lakefront Brewery

In stock now at Forsyth
"Milwaukee’s own Lakefront Brewery Inc. started in 1987. The industrious and inventive microbrewery located on the Milwaukee River has become a Milwaukee landmark. Its rich history includes partnerships with local taverns, preservation of local historical pieces, unique tours, family style dining options and most importantly, great beer.

President Russ Klisch said it all started with his brother, Jim. Jim expressed interest in beer making near his birthday and Russ humored him by giving him a book on the subject. To Russ’ surprise, Jim read the book and brewed the beer. According to Russ, Jim was not known as a gourmet cook, but he made a good beer. Russ was impressed, but decided he could brew one better. In short, sibling rivalry and common interest lead both to begin entering beer making contests and winning awards. It wasn’t long before family and friends encouraged them turn their hobby into a business." -- brewery

Lakefront Cherry Lager....$9.99 / 6pk
"As refreshing as a Door County vacation. This ruby-red beer with its thick pink foam head results from adding ample amounts of juicy Door County cherries. Enjoy!" -- brewery

• Regional Champion, Summer 2004 U.S. Beer Tasting Championship
• Regional Champion, Summer 2007 U.S. Beer Tasting Championship
• Bronze Medal, 2007 World Beer Championship
• Silver Medal, 2007 San Diego County Fair

Lakefront Fuel Cafe...$8.79 / 6pk
Stout brewed with coffee
"This unique stout combines the flavor of roasted malts and Milwaukee's reknown FUEL CAFE coffee. The fine balance of mild hops, the gentle acidity of choice coffee and the sweetness of the barley makes this an unforgettable brew." -- brewery




Lakefront Organic ESB.....$8.79 / 6pk
A British Style ESB
"One of the few beers brewed in the world using 100% certified organic ingredients. A classic British style Extra Special Bitter that is amber in color with cascade hop flavor that gives it a refreshing taste. " - brewery

• Regional Champion, Summer 2003 U.S. Beer Tasting Championship
• Regional Champion, Summer 2005 U.S. Beer Tasting Championship
• Regional Champion, Summer 2006 U.S. Beer Tasting Championship

Lakefront IPA....$8.79 / 6pk

India Pale Ale (IPA) ( Ale) Goes great with: Any spicy food. Indian food (historically) as well as Thai, Cajun or Mexican.

Buffalo wings, blackened chicken or pepperoni pizza. Grilled salmon, beef dishes or fried seafood can stand up to the hops, too. But don't forget sweets! It's delicious with dark chocolate or even carrot cake with cream cheese frosting.

Favorite Lakefront Recipe:
We'd like to thank beercook.com for the following recipe.

IPA Beer Donuts -- click to see the recipe

A new one...

A couple of new Missouri beer labels approved
Cannot wait until we see them and taste them!!

We have heard about this one, but it looks like it might be getting closer...




O'Fallon Chocolate by the Barrel Cream Stout
Stout brewed with cocoa powder and aged in bourbon barrels. O'Fallon is expecting about 80 cases of 12/22oz bottles. Release date in about 2-4 weeks?


"Bourbon Barrel Stout is what we got when we aged our Cocoa Cream Stout in bourbon barrels. It has a creamy, sweat roasted chocolate and coffee flavor enhanced by sublte bourbon flavor that adds to it complexity." -- from the label


A couple of new ones from Charleville
Charleville Explicit APA
"American Pale Ale is not only the standard, but the foundry for what has inspired the craft beer movement. Here at Charleville we wanted to celebrate the beer style that stands as the cornerstone for what has made American craft brewing so great. Our Explicit APA is brewed with five addtions of hops prior to the wort passing through the Hopback on its way to fermentation. To complete this full bodied ale dry hops are added during cold maturation to creat a hop forward ale, with a transcendental copper hue" -- Charleville


Charleville Oatmeal Stout

"The subtle notes of coffee and a heavenly aroma of chocolate set the pace for our Oatmeal Stout. Its rich creamy mocha head and silky soft body are created by using a delicate balance of roasted barley, chocolate malt and rolled oats. First brewed as a winter seasonal our Oatmeal stout is now available year round." -- Charleville

O'Fallon 5 Day IPA

The new O'Fallon 5 Day IPA is in the new package (the Wheach switched a few weeks back). With all the new beers coming to Missouri, do not forget the great O'Fallon beers.

Rare Whiskey

Charbay Whiskey Release II.....$299.99
Only 124 cases made of this very rare whiskey.

"Did you know that whiskey is distilled from beer? Normally referred to as "low wash" or "distiller's beer," it's not something you'd reach for on a hot, sunny day. In 1999, our distillers, Miles & Marko, said, "What if?" They decided to distill 20,000 gallons of great Pilsner to create CHARBAY Whiskey. It took them 3.5 weeks of 24/7 distilling, taking shifts to check on the Pot Still every 3-4 hours.(One of the main reasons nearly all whiskey is column distilled.) In 2002, we released the first 2 barrels. Just 3 years old, it was dangerously smooth at cask strength (124.9 proof). Six years later, we're pleased to announce that Release II is ready!! Miles & Marko selected 5 barrels - 124 cases. "There is no other whiskey out that you can really taste the beer that it's made from," says Marko. "The spice from the hops and the barley flavors are very well balanced with just the right amount of oak." -- Charbay

“HOLY WOW! You have really outdone yourself, this release is absolutely amazing. This seriously might be one of the best made American Whiskies I have ever laid my lips on, and just ask my liver, I have had quite a few.” – Buyer/Morrell Wines & Spirits, NYC

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Pictures from the Founders tasting --

St. Vrain

Left Hand St. Vrain Tripel
Only produced every other year.
"Also back from a 2-year hiatus is our limited edition St. Vrain Tripel Ale. If you’ve been out to the brewery, you must have seen the ‘raging’ mighty St. Vrain Creek that churns due west of the brewery in the shadow of the Rocky Mountains. Named after Ceran St. Vrain, an early settler to the valley who built a trading fort in the area. A reflection of this dedicated spirit can also be found in the beers of Belgium, where brewers, often monks, developed beer styles over the past 900 years of distinctive character. At 20.5 plato, St. Vrain is a classic Belgian Style Tripel. It’s beautifully light in color and lightly bittered with Spalt hops. A touch of sweetness from clear Belgian candy sugar tempers the warm spiciness hidden within beers of this gravity. To maximize authenticity, the entire brewing staff shaved their heads and bathed in baptismal ecstasy on the banks of the St. Vrain. 9.0% ABV, 20 IBU’s." -- www.beernews.org

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FOUNDERS!!

Great Success! Thanks to all that attended!
Why are we so excited about Founders?
Check out these ratings --

Centennial IPA....$8.49 / 6pk
Rated 96 percentile on RateBeer.com

Dirty Bastard Scotch Ale....$8.49 / 6pk
Rated 95 percentile on RateBeer.com

Red's Rye......$8.49 / 6pk
Rated 97 percentile on RateBeer.com
#2 best Rye beer in the world

Porter....$8.49 / 6pk
Rated 99 percentile on RateBeer.com
#3 best Porter in the world

Cerise....$8.49 / 4pk

Double Trouble Double IPA....$8.49 / 4pk
Rated 99 percentile on RateBeer.com

Curmudgeon Old Ale....$10.99 / 4pk
Rated 97 percentile on RateBeer.com
#6 top Old Ale

And if that is not enough, they have some incredible seasonals...
Kentucky Breakfast Stout -- rated 100 percentile
Breakfast Stout -- rated 100 percentile
Plus Founders is #7 best brewer in the world as voted on RateBeer.com



Don't forget the Party!
THIS Wednesday, June 3 -- Tasting of Founders Beers!
This is very exciting news for St. Louis!!

Founders "kick-off" party and tasting at

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



Michael Bell of Founders Brewing will be coming to our store—on Wednesday, June 3 at the Forsyth location.

Open House style tasting from 6:30-8:00.

Here is what we are scheduled to taste from Founders:


Dirty Bastard, Porter, Reds Rye, Centennial IPA, Curmudgeon, Double Trouble, and Cerise




Founders Dirty Bastard 6pks
"Founders flagship beer. Dirty Bastard is an absolute beautiful beer to behold. Dark ruby in color and brewed with ten varieties of imported malts this beer continuously lives up to its reputation as a bold and powerful ale. Dirty Bastard is complex in the finish with hints of smoke and peat paired with a malty richness, finalized with a good bit of hop attitude. This beer ain't fer the wee lads" -- Founders
ABV = 8%


Founders Centennial IPA 6pks
"Selected as a benchmark for the Beer Judge Certification Program used in all American based beer judgings. Centennial IPA has quickly become the IPA of choice. Pour yourself a pint of this complex flavorful ale and bask in the frothy head's floral bouquet. Relish the immense citrus accents, achieved by the abundance of dry hopping. This ale's sweet, malty undertones balance the hop character with a finish that never turns too bitter." -- Founders
ABV = 7.2%



Founders Curmudgeon Old Ale
"This Old Ale conjures up thoughts of classic sea fairing ports, there local pubs and the weathered fisherman that frequent them. In traditional style Curmudgeon is brewed with an intense focus on the malt bill creating a very strong, rich, malty characteristic and a sweetness indicative of its cousin the barleywine. We are especially proud of the balance in this beer making it deceptively smooth and drinkable at 9.3% alcohol by volume. Specs: 9.3% ABV " -- Founders




Founders Red Rye


"Pours a spectacular crimson red with a creamy tan head. Brewed with four varieties of Belgian caramel malts imparting a sweet richness. Red's Rye is impressively balanced with its hop bitterness and huge citrus bouquet achieved from the immense amarillo dry hop. The generous amount of malted rye used accentuates a spicy crisp finish." -- Founders


ABV = 6.4%

Founders Double Trouble -- Double IPA
Founders Porter
Founders Cerise -- Cherry



Plus hopefully we will see these eventually:
Founders Breakfast Stout
Founders Kentucky Breakfast Stout
Founders Imperial Stout
Founders Black Rye

Ommegang Biere de Mars

Just some quick notes, very busy today...

Almost forgot, that we got in the Ommegang Biere de Mars (lost in the shuffle of Moylans and Founders). We are actullay using it tonight in the beer and cheese class!! Cannot wait to taste it. I am actually sitting in the class tonight -- should be fun...

Here are the other matches we are doing tonight.

Baetje Farms Fresh Goat Cheese with Erdinger Hefe Weizen
Humboldt Fog California Goat Milk with Hennepin Saison Style
Delice du Bourgogne with Odells IPA
Gruyere with Bells Consecrator Doppelbock
Chimay Cheese with Chimay Ale
Morbier with Ommegang Biere de Mars
Stilton Blue with Great Divide Old Ruffian Barleywine
Cheesecake with Lindemans Kriek

Beer Tasting!

Beer Tasting!
Wednesday 6/3/09
5pm-7pm
Provisions Gourmet Market
11615 Olive Blvd
Creve Ceour, MO
314.989.0020

Moylans Hopsickle Imperial IPA

Boulevard Two Jokers Double Wit

Bells Oberon

Founders Dirty Bastard

Southern Tier

Southern Tier
iniquity Imperial Black Ale...$5.99 / 22 oz
“the antithesis of unearthly”

"The hexagram talisman has been used around the world for centuries to invoke magic and good luck. The six–point star is also the customary symbol of the brewer, representing the essential aspects of purity: water, hops, grain, malt, yeast, and of course, the brewer. Wishes of good fortune often collaborate with the brewer’s creativity to yield dramatic results. We carefully chose the name for this Imperial India Black Ale, Iniquity – a word opposing goodness. Why? This beer is contrary to what one may expect from an IPA; this is an ale as black as night. It is the antithesis of Unearthly. Some may consider it an immoral act to blacken an ale. We suggest they don’t rely on conventional standards. Allow the darkness to consume you. Cheers!" -- brewery Cheers!

9.0% abv • Imperial Black Ale

Rated 97 Percentile on Ratebeer.com

Rated A- on BeerAdvocate.com

Great Chardonnay!

Our latest find....

2007 Chalone Chardonnay Estate...$17.99
Exhibits a complex mix of subtle pear, mineral, pleasant earthy notes and floral scents. Tight and full-bodied, ending with a long, persistent finish. Drink now through 2012. 16,801 cases made. –JL


Rated 92/100 The Wine Spectator


WOW!!!
Only $17.99
Limited - only at Forsyth

Founders Display!

Founders is here and a hit!

Do not miss the kick off party June 3

St. Louis Craft Beer Week!

St. Louis Craft Beer Week is coming soon!
Click here to go to the website and see the full schedule

Here are our events for St. Louis Craft Beer Week:



May 30 - Giant Open House Beer/Wine/BBQ
Taste over 30 beers at TWCP -- Ballwin
We just added Boulevard Smokestack Two Jokers Double Wit and some Founders Beers to the list.
click here to read more





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June 5 -- Weekly Beer Tasting
Every Friday night at The Wine and Cheese Place in Clayton
4pm-6:30pm
Come in and taste the hottest and latest new releases each week. This Friday we will amp it up a bit to celebrate STL first Craft Beer Week! I will list the beers as we get closer.
We will taste for sure...
Moylans Hosickle Imperial IPA
Moylans IPA
Moylans Dry Stout
Moyalns Irish Red
Moylans Kilt Lifter
plus more..



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June 6 -- Weekly Beer Tasting
Every Saturday at The Wine and Cheese Place in Rock Hill
1pm-4pm
Come in and taste the hottest and latest new releases each week. I will list the beers as we get closer.

Founders!

Founders arriving tomorrow 5/29/09
We are told it will be arriving at our stores tomorrow--all 4 locations.
I will post as soon as they hit. (We will chill them down, because Jon and I will have to taste them immediately.)

Also we can special order kegs of Founders for you -- call 314-727-8788
or email me at paul@wineandcheeseplace.com for prices.
If I know by 4 pm today, I can have it tomorrow!

Two Jokers - Smokestack Series

In stock now at all stores.
The newest from the Smokestack Series


Boulevard Two Jokers Double Wit...$8.49 / 750ml
"Conventional wisdom holds that there are two sides to every story. Though our new Two Jokers Double-Wit is hardly conventional, there are in fact two distinct pieces to its personality. On the one hand, it’s a revival of the classic Belgian “wit,” or “white” beer, a style dating back to the late 1800s. The use of lactic fermentation and ingredients like coriander and orange peel are hallmarks of the style, as are the cloudiness and the pale color that give the beer its name. On the other hand, it’s a modern, uniquely American specialty brew; big, flavorful, and spiced with cardamom, lavender, and grains of paradise. Two Jokers has a refreshing tartness, nicely balanced by a well rounded malt bill graced by notes of caramel. Belgian yeast brings floral aromas with hints of banana and clove, and a citrusy zing to the tongue. Two Jokers Double-Wit pairs well with the lighter fare of spring and summer, such as grilled fish or chicken, feta cheese, fresh garden salads, and fruit compotes. Look closely now: is it two jesters on the label, or a single beautiful glass of beer?" -- brewery

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