We have gotten a bunch of tasty Pumpkin and Oktoberfest beers in recently. Here’s what we have:(we are expecting more to come)
Post Road Pumpkin Ale by Brooklyn Brewery
$9.99 6pk $32.99 case
“Blended with barley malt, pumpkins became a commonly used beer ingredient. Post Road Pumpkin Ale brings back this tasty tradition. Hundreds of pounds of pumpkins are blended into the mash of each batch, creating a beer with an orange amber color, warm pumpkin aroma, biscuity malt cent and crisp finish.” - www.brooklynbrewery.com
Smuttynose Pumpkin
$8.49 6pk 29.49 case
“Smuttynose Pumpkin Ale is our homage to the craft and heritage of America’s brewers. Recipes calling for the use of pumpkins in beer date back to early colonial times, when brewers sought to extend their supply of costly imported malt with locally grown ingredients, such as squash and “pompions.” In that spirit, we brew our ale with the addition of pumpkin to the mash, along with traditional spices to create a delicious American original.” - www.smuttynose.com
Fisherman’s Pumpkin Stout
$9.99 6pk $33.49 case
“2007 New England Microbrew Champ and Silver Medal winner at the 2007 Great International Beer Festival! This very unique style is more stout than the usual “pumpkin pie” ales that are out there, with hints of real pumpkin & spice and a dark, coffee, stout flavor! *Seasonal* “- www.capeannbrewing.com
Saranac Pumpkin Ale
$6.99 6pk $23.99 case
“Saranac Pumpkin Ale is brewed with Pumpkin, Cinnamon, Allspice, Cloves, Ginger and Vanilla. Look for a full-body and amber color. We’re sure you’ll enjoy this special brew!” - www.saranac.com
Dogfish Head Punkin Ale
$8.99 4pk $46.99 case
“A full-bodied brown ale with smooth hints of pumpkin and brown sugar. We brew our Punkin Ale with pumpkin meat, organic brown sugar and spices. This is the perfect beer to warm-up with, as the season cools.” - www.dogfish.com
Jack’s Pumpkin Spice Ale
$6.99 6pk $23.99 case
“Our fall seasonal is a subtle, well-balanced ale, copper in color, offering rich, full flavors and aromas of pumpkin and spices. ” - www.anheuser-busch.com
Blue Moon Pumpkin Ale
$7.99 6pk $27.99 case
“This amber-colored flavored ale is brewed only in the autumn and combines the flavor of vine-ripened pumpkin pie flavor with traditional crystal malt.” - www.bluemoonbrewingcompany.com
Shiner Oktoberfest
$5.99 6pk $21.99 case
Harpoon Octoberfest
$7.99 6pk $27.99 case
“The character and complexity of Harpoon Octoberfest comes from the malt and hops. When looking at a freshly poured Harpoon Octoberfest, you will notice the garnet-red color with a firm, creamy head. The beer’s color is from a blend of Munich, chocolate, and pale malt. The thick head results in part from wheat malt added to the grist. The hop aroma of this beer is not overpowering but it is present. Tettnang hops add a subtle spice nose that blends with the malt character. This beer is full-bodied, smooth, and malty. Willamettehops are used to provide a gentle bitterness and to balance any residual sweetness present from the malt. The finish is soft and malty with a mild bitterness.” - www.harpoonbrewery.com
Spaten Oktoberfest
$7.99 6pk $28.99 case
“Spaten Oktoberfest Beer is amber in color. This medium bodied beer has achieved its impeccable taste by balancing the roasted malt flavor with the perfect amount of hops. Having a rich textured palate with an underlying sweetness true to tradition. ” - www.spatenusa.com
Warstenier Oktoberfest
$14.99 12pk $28.49 case
Paulaner Oktoberfest
$9.99 6pk $34.99 case; $19.99 5L $35.99 2-5L
Hacker Pschorr Oktoberfest
$9.99 6pk $34.99 case
Becks Oktoberfest
$7.49 6pk $25.49 case
Weihenstephaner Festbier
$9.99 6pk $34.99 case
“A full rich bodied, hoppy, seasonal lager. Especially brewed for the Festbier season. This beer truly represents the Bavarian way of celebrating. Deep gold color, great mouthfeel and lots of flavor. Prost!” - www.brauerei-weihenstephan.de
Our first Third Thursday Night Beer Event will be this Thursday, May 27th, from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Yes, we know it’s not the third Thursday of month, but is that going to keep you from coming down and tasting these great brews, and purchasing them at REDICULOUSLY LOW PRICES!
THESE PRICES ARE FOR THURSDAY NIGHT ONLY!
We will be unveiling two new beers from Baltimore’s own Clipper City Brewing company, and this could be your first and last chance to try and purchase these beers until next year.
3rd Thursday Brews: Maryland Night
Thursday, May 27 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Heavy Seas Below Decks Barleywine (Barrel Aged) 2010
Baltimore, MD $7.99One Night Sale $6.99 22oz
These two finely crafted brews are made from the same base: Heavy Seas Below Decks, a fully bodied Barleywine with flavors of caramel, chocolate, and spice. From there they have aged the beers in oak Barrels that once housed Cabernet Sauvignon Wine and Bourbon. Each barrel gives these beers a unique flavor, imparting flavors of vanilla, fruit, toffee, and of course, Bourbon.
Heavy Seas Letter of Marque 2010 (Rye Porter)
Baltimore, MD $5.99
Winner of Clipper City Brewing Co’s 2010 homebrew competition, this beer is dark ruby in color, with aromas and flavors of sweet, citrusy hops, a bit of caramel, and a touch of rye.
Stillwater Artisinal Ales Stateside Saison
Westminster, MD $10.99One night Sale $9.40
Maryland’s newest and most exciting craft brewery! Brewmaster Brian Strumke has created a Belgian-Style Saison with flavors of light citrus and a bit of brettanomyces.
We recently added a new singles rack to our beer section, that means over 60 new beers from around the world. We brought in some magnificent Belgian and American beers, but the craziest, most memorable brews that we tasted in the search to fill the rack, were from Italy! And you thought the Italians were just known for their impeccable taste in food, wine, fashion, design, art, and anything else that requires creativity. I guess it makes sense that they should be great brewers because they have mastered the grain in food. Don’t be put off by the prices, these beers are so unique and memorable, you will forget how much you payed. We
recommend the Italian six pack deal because we give you 15% off. Remember, single beers are Mix or Match 12 bottles or more - 10% OFF bottle price!
Italian Beer Sampler 6 Pack $64.55 (2 of each, 15% off) (Limited Time Only, Limited Quantities)
Birrificio Le Baladin Nora Piedmont, Italy $17.99 750ml $97.15 case
From my favorite Italian brewery. This special brew has been concocted from an ancient Egyptian recipe. unmalted kamut which was used in ancient Egyptian beers is employed. Hops, which would not have been used in Egypt, are used sparingly and solely for their preservative
power. Rather, ginger, myrrh, and orange peel are used to represent the balancing spices of ancient times. The myrrh provides the bittering. BeerAdvocate.com: A
How do Italians rehabilitate prisoners? They teach them to brew world class beer! Pausa Cafe crafted this beauty using gourmet Huehuetenango coffee beans and created a medium bodied, fruity, intensely dark malt, coffee and cocoa flavored brew.
This beer needs no selling, the packaging and name do all the work. However, I will humor all you brew fanatics with a description. Belgian Dark Ale style; aromas and flavors of ripe plum, raisins, chestnut, honey, caramel, and a slight herbaceous and pepper hop character on the finish.
Cantillon Rose de Gambrinus (Framboise Lambic)
Belgium $19.99 750ml
It was quite difficult to get our hands on some of this lovely brew! Nose of raspberry, rose petals, sour grapes, and a certain funkiness that is the norm in this style of brew. It leads to a crips mouthfeel, with flavors of sour grapes, raspberries, and sour cherries. Dry finish that will leave you wanting more! BeerAdvocate.com: A-
Heavy Seas Letter of Marque Hop Rye Porter 2010 Baltimore, MD $5.99 22oz.The winners of Clipper City Brewery’s annual “Letter of Marque” homebrew challenge created a really awesome and flavor packed Rye Porter. The aromas of sweet malt followed by a bit of roasty character are a great balance, and the bitterness adds a complexity making it a great pair with spicy and rich foods.
Stillwater Artisinal Ales Stateside Saison
Maryland $10.99 22oz
Baltimore Beer Aficianados should be really really really really really excited to try Maryland’s newest craft brew from the newest brewery, Stillwater Artisinal Ales. Their Stateside Saison stole the show at Max’s Belgian Beer Festival this holiday season, and only a handful Maryland restaurants and retailers got a piece of the action. We are proud to be one of them! Limited supplies to get it while you can, and be the first on the block with this great local brew.
They are finally here! We have brought it tons of new 12oz, 22oz, and 750ml singles for our beer rack. Here is a list of all the NEW beers by country. Remember, we have plenty more singles, and you get a 10% discount on 12 bottles or more! Case discounts are also available.
Belgium
Bieken Ale
De Dolle Dulle Teve Tripel
Gulden Draak Ale
La Binchoise Reserve Ale
Monk’s Cafe Flemish Sour Ale
Petrus Gouden Ale
Piraat Ale
Saison Dupont
Scaldis Amber Ale Refermentee
Scotch Silly
Urthel Hop-It
USA Avery DuganA IPA
Brewer’s Art La Petroleuse
Dogfish Head Black & Blue
Dogfish Head World Wide Stout
Hebrew Origin Pomegranite Amber Ale
Heavy Seas Holy Sheet Uber Abbey Ale
Heavy Seas Siren Noir Imperial Chocolate Stout
Ommegang Abbey Ale
Ommegang Chocolate Indulgence
Ommegang Hennepin
Ommegang Three Philosophers
Ommegang Witte
Rogue Chatoe Rogue Dirtoir Black Lager
Rogue Chocolate Stout
Rogue Hazelnut Brown Nectar
Southern Tier Cuvee 2 Oak Aged Ale
Stone Old Guardian
Weyerbacher Double Simcoe IPA
Dogfish Head World Wide Stout Rehoboth Beach, Delaware $8.99 12 oz $182.41 case
The guys at DFH have done something amazing here! On the nose there are big aromas of coffee, roasty malt, chocolate, and hint of sweetness. On the palate it has that great thick body that you expect from an imperial stout with a bit of sweetness balanced by bitterness, and you would never know it had 18% abv unless you looked on the bottle (or fell over after 2 of them). BeerAdvocate.com : -A
Estrella Damm Inedit
Spain $9.99 750ml $88.40 case
This unique witbier comes from one of Spain’s biggest breweries and was created as “the perfect accompaniment to food.” Scents of orange, lemon, coriander and a little fruity yeast. Try it with crabs, seafood, spicy foods, or even soft creamy cheeses.
We are very proud to carry some Belgian brews from Brewery Het Anker. Introducing….
Bouden Carolus Classic
Mechelen, Belgium $8.99 750ml $91.20 cs.
Copper color with big fluffy head. Aromas of caramel, sweet dark fruit, and light yeast. Taste is more caramel and dark fruit but with a little spiciness that balances the sweetness niceley.
Gouden Carolus Cuvee Ven De Keizer Rood/Red 2008 Mechelen, Belgium $10.29 750ml $105.60 cs.
A very unique beer, similar in taste to a Belgian Tripel. Brewed in limited quantities only once a year, on the birthday of Charles the Fifth. Pours hazy golden with a thick white head. Beautiful aromas of banana and other tropical fruit esters, fennel, parsley and other herbs (they add three herbs). Wonderful mouthfeel and you will never tell that its 10% abv.
Southern Tier Old Man Winter Ale
American Strong Ale
Lakewood, New York $9.99 6pk $33.80 cs.
One of the hottest micro breweries in the US really delivers with this winter American Strong Ale. Overwhelming amount of hops with a nice caramel malt sidekick that really sticks to your ribs. Great pair for those cheese plates.
Avery Old Jubilation
English Strong Ale
Boulder, Colorado $10.99 6pk $38.40 cs.
This one has an intense amount of malt depth. Flavors and aromas of caramel, hazelnut, toffee and coffee. Serious complexity and a whisper of sweetness will leave you satisfied. 94 pts ratebeer.com
Anderson Valley Winter Solstice
Winter Warmer
Boonville, California $12.99 6pk $44.75 cs.
Classic winter warmer aromas and flavors from caramel and crystal malts: caramel, toffee, etc, combined with holiday spices like nutmeg and clove. However it goes above and beyond with a fruity quality that really delivers depth; the hints of dark cherry and berry fruits will make you warmer than someone standing under mistletoe. A- The Alstrom Bros of Beeradvocate.com
A nice amount of grapefruit citrus and floral hop aromas with a great caramel malt background on the palette. Good bitterness too. Relatively low alcohol for the style at 7.5% (Imperial IPAs can be up to 12%+) so it won’t knock you on your butt.
