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Saturday, May 28, 2022

Rothaus Tannenzäpfle Pils... 5 liter mini keg








Rothaus Tannenzäpfle Pils...$34.99 / 5 liter mini keg

The Rothaus Brewery is Germany’s highest brewery by elevation, at 1,000 meters above sea level. Situated in Germany’s beautiful Black Forest, the brewery was first established in 1791. Today, Rothaus is accredited as one of the most successful breweries in Germany, largely due to the high quality of their products.

FUN FACTS
Tannenzäpfle means “pine cone” in German – a fitting name as there are many pine cone producing spruce-fir trees in the Black Forest.

The icon, “Biergit” (beer girl), a Black Forest girl holding two glasses of beer, first debuted in 1956 and is now the defining symbol for all beers made for the Rothaus Brewery.


Tannenzäpfle Pils – Tannenzäpfle is made from the finest, all-natural ingredients Germany has to offer:
  • Water sourced from 7 natural springs in the heart of the Black Forest.
  • Malted barley from the Highlands and Valleys of the Black Forest.
  • Aroma hops from the Tettnang and Hallertau areas next to the Black Forest.
  • The yeast is cultivated at the brewery and is exclusively used in Rothaus beers.
  • No bitter hops are ever added to Tannenzäpfle Pils and no other ingredients are used in brewing this deliciously refreshing Pilsner.

Czechvar Lager = 5 liter!



Czechvar Lager...$23.99 / 5 liter can
Brewed using whole-cone, Saaz hops from Žatec, pristine water from an Ice Age aquifer, Moravian malting barley and our heritage lager yeast, this classic rich and full-flavoured lager sets the gold standard for Czech brewing across the world. The tradition of cold-conditioning in our brewery cellars for seven times longer than most other beers creates a pale lager with a sweet, deep golden body and an aromatic, hoppy foam. Bold in taste, yet refreshing and perfectly balanced.

Only four ingredients go into Czechvar: whole-cone Saaz hops, Moravian malt, our heritage lager yeast and pure soft water, drawn from an Ice Age aquifer 300m underneath our brewery. And it’s been this way since 1895.

Chartreuse Yellow

 We cannot get Green Charteuse right now.

We have not seen Yellow in awhile either.  We scored 12 bottles for all stores combined!





Chartreuse Yellow....$59.99 / 750ml
YELLOW CHARTREUSE 43% alcohol (80° proof US)
Milder and sweeter than the famous Green Chartreuse, Yellow Chartreuse was introduced to the world in 1840. It also is presented in the traditional Chartreuse liqueur bottle embossed with the seal of La Grande Chartreuse. Its colour is entirely natural with no artificial flavours or preservatives. It, too, can be enjoyed neat or in a long drink.
Only two Chartreuse monks know the identity of the 130 plants, how to blend them and how to distill them into this world famous liqueur. They are also the only ones who know which plants they have to macerate to produce the natural green and yellow colours. And they alone supervise the slow ageing in oak casks.
Ingredients : alcohol, sugar, 130 plants and flowers.
Alcohol content : 43% (80° proof US)
How to drink it : To bring out all its flavour, it should be consumed very cold, even on the rocks. Traditionally considered an after dinner drink, Chartreuse is more and more being enjoyed as a long drink.

Barrell Whiskey Infinite Barrel Project

Barrell Whiskey Infinite Barrel Project...$59.99
Compare to $89.99 at Total Wine and More
Cask Strength - 63.61% ABV

The tradition of keeping an infinity bottle is well known to whiskey collectors and aficionados around the world. Take the last ounces of each whisk(e)y bottle as you finish it, and pour them into a bottle you’ve set aside. Barrell Craft Spirits is honoring the Infinity bottle tradition in our own way by introducing the Infinite Barrel Project.


THE INTENT OF THIS PROJECT is to create an ever-changing whiskey blended from barrels of mature whisk(e)y. We began by selecting barrels for their flavor contribution and complexity and blending them in a larger single, or "Infinite" vessel.
AT EACH BOTTLING we’ll remove a portion of that whiskey and replace it with other barrels that will complement the remaining blend. We'll then repeat the process - bottling a portion and adding newly selected whiskeys each time.


HOW IS THIS DIFFERENT FROM THE SOLERA PROCESS?
The Infinite Barrel contains fractions of many whiskey barrels in a single blend, while a solera ends up with fractions of the original whiskey in many barrels. Our objective is to create a unique blend for every bottling. The solera process, however, is designed to create a consistent product every time.

At its most basic, the solera process starts with a single barrel or group of barrels of a specific age. A fraction of the first group of barrels is put it in the second group of barrels, a fraction of that second group is put in the third group and so on. The solera process is designed and symmetrical. We think of our Infinite Barrel Project as a solera in reverse. It's unpredictable and asymmetrical, constantly evolving - even whimsical. We're certainly having fun blending it.

Barrell Craft Spirits 15 Year Old Cask Strength




Only 4 bottles left at this price
Barrell Craft Spirits Gray Label Cask Strength....only..$139.99
was...$219.99
Compare to $269.99 at Total Wine and More
100.58 Proof

A blend of straight bourbon whiskeys matured in select cooperage
Distilled and aged in TN, KY and IN
Crafted and bottled in Kentucky
100.58 proof cask strength bottling


This release of Gray Label Bourbon is constructed from bourbons of varying ages made from five different mash bills. After marrying, the blend goes into casks made using 36-month air-dried staves that previously held Gray Label Bourbon, to rest and further mature.

Barrels made from 36-month air-dried staves are not often used in bourbon production, in part because they are much more expensive than casks made with kiln-dried staves. We view them, however, as a key component for achieving long, complex flavors and a rich mouth feel. The result of mingling in these unique casks is a mellow, sophisticated spirit that concentrates the flavor of a higher-proof bourbon into a lower-proof blend, with a gentle oxidative character and deep dried fruit notes. This is a bourbon with the complexity and density of age, without over-oaked chalkiness.

Barrell Bourbon Batch #032 Cask Strength









Barrell Bourbon Batch #032 Cask Strength.....$74.99
  • A blend of straight Bourbon Whiskeys
  • Distilled and aged in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Indiana
  • Selection of 5, 6, 7, and 10-year-old barrels
  • Aged in American white oak barrels
  • Bottled in Kentucky
  • 115.34 proof cask strength bottling
Batch 032 began with a balance of two sets of barrels: a selection of 5 and 6-year-old barrels with a creamy and tropical profile and a selection of 6, 7 and 10-year-old barrels vatted for their complex, old, woody character. These two sets of barrels were slowly blended over three months. A small group of spice driven 7-year-old barrels with notes of cinnamon toast, coffee bean and chocolate were then carefully added to complete the blend. The result is a decadent and rich bourbon with layers of spice and nuttiness.


A lot of big reviews for this one!


  • Martha Stewart Living includes Batch 032 in The 6 Best Bourbons to Gift Dad This Father's Day: “For the Dad Who Marches to the Beat of His Own Drum”
  • Wine Enthusiast gives Barrell Batch 032 a rating of 95/100
  • Robb Report reviews Barrell Bourbon Batch 032, giving it a score of 96/100
  • InsideHook includes Barrell Bourbon Batch 032 as one of The Best New Whiskeys to Drink This May
  • Whiskey Apostle reviews Batch 032 calling it, “intense, complex, beautifully balanced and completely delicious.”

Friday, May 27, 2022

4 Hands Brewing Co. Strange Stout

 

4 Hands Brewing Co. Strange Stout...$4.29 / 16oz can
4 Hands Brewing Co. Strange Stout...$14.99 / 4pk
    Created in collaboration with our friends from Strange Donuts, Strange Stout is a ridiculous, decadent imperial oatmeal stout brewed with Madagascar vanilla beans, cacao nibs, and Strange's Rainbow Pony donuts. | ABV: 9.5% | Pair with: Rainbow Pony Donuts, Dark Chocolate, Gooey Butter Cake

Bizzarro Bitter Apertivo Spritz

 


Bizzarro Bitter Apertivo Spritz...$6.49 / 250ml cans
Bizzarro Bitter Apertivo Spritz...$23.99 / 4pk / 250ml cans
    The original Bizzarro Spritz - an artfully formulated combination of Bizzarro Bitter Apertivo, natural white wine and bubbles, heedfully compressed into 250ml cans of liquid allurement. A subtle, complex and delicious canned cocktail, our Spritz is dry, moreish and invigorating. Made from artisan ingredients, the Bizzarro Spritz is pure refreshment, ready for drinking anytime, anywhere. 
12.75% abv.

Stone Enjoy By Tangerine Pineapple IPA 07.04.22

 




Stone Enjoy By Tangerine Pineapple IPA 07.04.22....$15.99 / 6pk cans
There’s more than one recipe for independence. This edition of our brewed-to-be-enjoyed-now IPA is a fruitfully fresh new variant loaded with real tangerine & pineapple for maximized summer celebrations. Whether you crack into this one as soon as you get home or hold onto it until the 4th of July, make sure to enjoy it before the fireworks end as usual. And independence doesn’t have to mean keeping it all to yourself, especially if you’ve got some independently-minded friends and family to share with

WELLBEING Wandering Islands Non-Alcoholic Brew - Tropical Ale

 

Wandering Islands Non-Alcoholic - Tropical Pale...$10.99 / 4pk
    Wandering Islands is a lush Tropical Pale Ale brewed in collaboration with 4Hands Brewery. Juicy and refreshing, this Tropical Pale Ale has hints of mango, peach, and pineapple perfectly balanced with the slightly bitter hops of Mosaic.
  
    Wandering Islands is a partnership with Chef Sean Brock and Giving Kitchen (GK), a James Beard Humanitarian of the Year recipient that has supported over 9000 food service workers and awarded nearly $6 million in direct financial aid to food service workers in crisis. By sharing this brew, you will be helping to provide food service workers with access to financial assistance as well as mental and physical health resources.


Thank You First Responders - Gloria Ferrer





Thank You First Responders
$50,000 donated to All Clear Foundation
Proceeds benefit All Clear Foundation
All Clear Foundation is driven to change the harmful stigmas and daunting statistics plaguing the First Responder profession by providing programs focused on improving their life expectancy and wellbeing.







Great value in vintage sparkling Rose!
2017 Gloria Ferrer Brut Rose "Thank You"....$23.99

Doña Gloria Ferrer, the woman whom our winery is named after, was passionate about supporting her community. With that in mind, we are introducing a new series of wine to help draw attention to supporting our communities: Gloria. We will be releasing small batches of limited editions wines that honor a special charity that is near and dear to our hearts
Bright Meyer lemon and grapefruit greet the nose. On the palate, tangerine evolves to freshly cut strawberries. Pomegranate rounds out the fruit mid-palate and delicious flavors of strawberry shortcake linger.

Kaiyo Japanese Whiskey Zoom Tasting





Kaiyo Japanese Whiskey Zoom Tasting
Wednesday, June 8th

Room opens at 6:30, Tasting starts at 7pm

$45.00 per set. Only 14 spots available


Set includes 4 - 50ml, samples (each 50ml enough for 2 drams) tasting zoom key, and a zipped bag of our house-roasted mixed nuts

The set comes individually labeled in a tamper evident sealed box


Our friend, Luke Tullos, National Sales Director at importer LHK Spirits Group will be about the Kaiyo, including the new Chestnut oak and Rubi releases. This event will be illuminating and damn tasty as well. Below is the menu for the evening…



Kaiyo The Signature 43% abv $56.99
Mizunara Oak
Top 20 Whiskies In the World 2019. Whisky Advocate. # 14
Mizunara Oak finish , Un-Chillfiltered 100% Malted Barley


Kaiyo Cask Strength 53% abv....$84.99
Mizunara Oak finish, Un-Chillfiltered 100% Malted Barley
90 points, Whiskey Advocate

Kaiyo Japanese The Kuri No. 1 Chestnut 46% abv $74.99 NEW!
Kaiyo The Kuri, the distillery’s newest release, is one of the first whiskies to be aged exclusively in Japanese Kuri Wood. Kuri is a subspecies of Chestnut.
100% Malted Barley Whisky From Japan, un-chillfiltered. 7 years in first fill Kuri barrels. 3 Month Ocean Maturation.

Kaiyo First Edition Kaiyo Whisky Mizunara Oak The Rubi 46% abv $109.99 NEW!!!

100% Malted Barley Whisky From Japan, un-chillfiltered. 3 years in Japanese Mizunara oak barrels. 3 Month Ocean Maturation. 7 additional years maturing in Mizunara. 4 last months finished in first-fill ex-Ruby port pipes.


Deschutes Peanut Butter Obsidian Stout

Peanut Butter Stout aged in Whiskey Barrels





Deschutes Peanut Butter Obsidian Stout...$2.99 / 12oz bottle 
Deschutes Peanut Butter Obsidian Stout...$10.99 / 4pk 
Who knew peanut butter & whiskey would become as American as apple pie? We sure didn't see it coming but hey, we'll cheers to that! Enjoy this inspired take with a unique blend of our Obsidian Stout brewed with peanut butter and milk sugar and aged in whiskey barrels.
Allergen alert: This beer contains peanut butter & milk sugar.

Balvenie 12 Year Old Single Barrel Ex-Bourbon Cask

 




Balvenie 12 Year Old Single Barrel Ex-Bourbon Cask...$82.99
Compare to $84.99 at Total Wine and More

The Balvenie Single Barrel First Fill is a 12 year old single malt whisky, aged in a first fill, ex-bourbon cask. Almost all Scotch whisky is matured in casks previously used by Bourbon distillers. When brought to Scotland and used for the very first time they are known as ‘First Fill’.
Our Malt Master samples the aged whisky, cask by cask and selects only those characterised by sweetness and subtle vanilla oak to be bottled as The Balvenie Single Barrel First Fill.
A series of “limited editions” – Each bottle is one of no more than 300 drawn from a single cask and each carries the number of the cask in which it matured.

Toppling Goliath

 Fresh Toppling Goliath!





Toppling Goliath Suds & Buds Triple IPA....$5.99 / 16oz can
Toppling Goliath Suds & Buds Triple IPA....$21.99 / 4pk 16oz cans

A collaboration with Black Stack Brewing
Triple IPA with Citra, Riwaka, and CryoPop hops


Toppling Goliath King Sue...$16.99 / 4pk 16oz
Double India Pale Ale – 7.8% ABV • 100+ IBU
This lusciously hazy double IPA gains its hints of mango, orange, and pineapple from the use of the delicious Citra hop.


Toppling Goliath Citroid DIPA....$17.99 / 4pk 16oz cans
We’ve OVERLOADED the cyber mainframe with Citra, Sabro & Cryo Pop hops, in order to hack into aromas and flavors of Passion Fruit, Orange Zest, and Cantaloupe.
Double India Pale Ale: 7.8% ABV
featured Hops: Citra, Sabro & Cryo Pop hops



Plus fresh Pseudo Sue also in 4pks and 12pks




Thursday, May 26, 2022

Bushmills 12 Year Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey

 New 12 year old!



Bushmills 12 Year Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey...$52.99

Now available for the first time in America, the Bushmills 12 Year Old Single Malt Whiskey is a full-bodied, deep amber whiskey that is both complex and approachable. The whiskey is triple-distilled from 100% malted barley and matured for a minimum of 11 years in former sherry casks and bourbon casks, before combining and finishing for 6-9 months in Marsala wine casks, creating a whiskey rich in dried fruit and nut flavors.


Hilbing Small Batch Gin - Elaborated with Malbec Grapes


Hilbing Small Batch Malbec Gin...$19.99 / 750ml    

    COMING FROM AN OLD RECIPE OF 140 YEARS AND THE CREATIVE TALENT OF MASTER DISTILLER ROLANDO HILBING. THE EXQUISITE COMBINATION OF THE FIVE FINE NATURAL BOTANICALS MAKES HILBING GIN HAVE HARMONY IN AROMA AND DISTINCTIVE FLAVOR.

Bronze Destillata Medal- 2018

  • Fresh juniper berries from Patagonia.
  • Malbec raisins.
  • Wild rose petals from the foothills of Mendoza.
  • Roasted coriander seeds from the Pampas region
  • Linden flowers from centuries-old trees from the Hilbings' father's house.

G4 Tequilas Premium Hand-Crafted Award Winning Tequilas

 


TEQUILA & TRADITION
We learned the great tradition of tequila making from our ancestors, who have been farming agave in Los Altos de Jalisco since the 1860s. We value what we’ve learned from them, but with deep understanding also comes new ideas. We take pride in combining the best traditional techniques with our own innovative methods. For those ready to enjoy the best tequila our family has ever made, start your new tequila traditions with us.

G4 Tequila Blanco...$44.99 / 750ml 
40% abv (80 proof)
    The purest expression of Blue Weber agave, our Blanco is authentic and approachable with a delicate minerality and gentle aroma derived from agave and spring water from our own farm, collected rainwater, and our Grandfather’s yeast. These are the only ingredients in G4. Clear, crisp flavors and a silky texture make it a hit with tequila lovers across the board.
Tasting Notes: Spicy, Peppery, Delicious

G4 Tequila Reposado...$53.99 / 750ml 
40% abv (80 proof)
    Refinement in a bottle. Aged for at least six months in very old George Dickel Tennessee whiskey barrels, our Reposado is an expression of the landscape, with flavors influenced by the floral, herbal, and citrus plantings we grow at Rancho El Pandillo.
Tasting Notes: Hints of peach and grapefruit. Light notes of pepper and licorice.


21st Amendment Hell or High Watermelon

Back for the season!!



21st Amendment Hell or High Watermelon...$9.99 / 6pk
Wheat Beer brewed with Watermelons
ALC./VOL. : 4.9%
Like Lady Liberty, we stand for independence and perseverance. In the pursuit of innovative beer, there is no obstacle too great. No journey too long. No fruit too gigantic. This American wheat beer is brewed with real watermelon, for a flavor that’s surprisingly crisp, dry and refreshing—it’s summer in a can!
Hell or High Watermelon Wheat is our summer seasonal beer available from April through September in six pack cans and on draft. We start by brewing a classic American wheat beer, then add fresh melons for a straw-colored, delicious beer with a kiss of watermelon aroma and flavor.
Pairs with: fresh shucked oysters, veggie or fruit salads, seafood and sunny summer days
Pairs BEST with: a watermelon wedge and a seat behind home plate
Ingredients
Malts‍: Two-Row Pale, White Wheat
Hops:  Magnum
Special Ingredients‍:  100% Fresh Watermelon Puree

OMMEGANG Brewery Oak Aged Tripel- Limited Release

 

    

Ommegang Oak Aged Tripel...$16.99 / 4pk
BELGIAN-STYLE TRIPEL AGED ON OAK CHIPS
   
 Staying true to Brewery Ommegang’s Belgian heritage, Oak Aged Tripel is an easy-drinking strong ale, brimming with vanilla and caramelized sugar. This classic ale pours a beautiful light copper with a fluffy white cap. Spicy esters lead the aroma with a hint of fruity orange and cinnamon imparted by the virgin American Oak chips. The soft malt character comes across as sweet licorice on your palate but offers up a dry yeasty finish.

9% ABV
27  IBU
LIMITED RELEASE - MAY '22 AVAILABILITY

HOPS: Styrian Goldings, Citra

FERMENTABLES: 
2 row barley, caramel malt

SPICES: Sweet orange peel, Coriander, Licorice root

Crane Brewing - The Chase Hazy IPA - Limited Release

 


Crane Brewing The Chase Hazy IPA...$12.99 / 6pk
    We love being a brewery known for our sour ales and wild-fermented cellar series. We keep our year-round favorites as core availability, but we are always trying new things for special limited releases, seasonals, and special IPAS. Be sure to visit our Taproom as you are sure to find more exclusives that we don’t distribute especially through our Pilot Program.

(8% abv.) - Seasonal Release- 

Surly Brewing Co. Only Available at Spirit Wine and Craft!

**ALL BEERS ARE ONLY AVAILIBLE AT OUR NEW SPIRIT WINE & CRAFT STORE LOCATED AT 5760 CHIPPEWA STREET! 

 


Surly Darkness Russian Imperial Stout... $22.99 / 750ml
BREWED FOR EMBRACING THE DARKNESS
    Our massive Russian Imperial Stout contains waves of chocolate, coffee, cherry, raisin, and toffee, plus a non-traditional dose of aromatic hops.
Hops: Warrior, Amarillo, Simcoe
Malt: 2-Row, Golden Promise, Aromatic, Chocolate, Black, Special B, Roasted Barley, Oats, Brewers Crystals, DME, 50/60
Yeast: English Ale
IBU: Moderate
ABV: 12%

Surly Barrel-Aged Darkness Russian Imperial Stout... $22.99 / 750ml
BREWED FOR EMBRACING THE DARKNESS (IN A BARREL)
    Darkness is a beer of fable and legend. Malty and intense, yet velvety smooth. This special edition of our massive Russian imperial stout matured in Elijah Craig 12-year bourbon barrels and brings waves of chocolate, vanilla, dried fruit, and cherry flavors, enhanced by the oak and bourbon character of the barrel and its previous occupant.
    *Bottle art by our 2020 featured artist, Barbara Guttman.
Hops: Warrior, Amarillo, Simcoe
Malt: 2-Row, Golden Promise, Crystal, Dark Crystal, Oats, Black Malt, Chocolate Roasted, Barley, and special guest Belgian Dark Candi Sugar
Yeast: English Ale
IBU: Moderate
ABV: %12

Surly Controlled Chaos West Coast IPA...$9.99 / 6pk
BREWED TO BE LOUD AND CLEAR
    West Coast hardcore took punk rock one step further. Faster, harder, and even more aggressive–drums and guitars combusting into barely controlled chaos. Stirred by that unruly sound, we bring you Controlled Chaos West Coast IPA. Double dry-hopped and heaving with a cacophony of citrusy hop flavor, Chaos finishes dry and with a touch of bitterness, just like the music that inspired it.

Surly Permanent Echo Double IPA...$9.99 / 6pk
    Like sound waves bouncing back to your ears, Permanent Echo’s aggressive hop flavor resonates and reverberates. Brewed with Strata, Cascade, and Mosaic hops, this double IPA has a citrusy, fruit-forward flavor that’s impossible to isolate and even harder to put down. It’ll leave your head ringing and wanting more. Header photo by Pawel Czerwinski on Unsplash.

Surly Drips & Drops Hazy IPA...$14.99 / 4pk
BREWED FOR SOAKING IT ALL IN
    Drips & Drops splashes down with hellacious haze. Drenched in Sabro, Amarillo, Mosaic, and Citra hops, our new year-round hazy IPA will soak up all your attention.