I had the pleasure of being asked to do a review of any beer I wanted for the Havin’ One podcast. Check these guys out on itunes here:
I decided to review Lion Bridge 2019 Gazprom! and Double Maple Gazprom! release since it was just released the same day of the review. Thanks to Zach for making not sound like a complete douche! Give it a listen using the link below!
If you haven’t heard or read yet, Omnipollo will be discontinuing their popular Yellow Belly beer over a trademark dispute which you can read more about here. With that being said, this spring will be the last time you will ever be able to get your hands as this will be the final release of this popular beer. Expect a late spring drop of bottles with the same pricing as last year.
Along with that here are more releases coming from Abu Nawas:
Evil Twin restocks
- Evil Twin Even More Pecan Jesus 16oz
- Evil Twin Imperial Biscotti Chili Hazelnut Break 16oz CAN and 1/6 barrel keg
- Evil Twin Imperial Doughnut Break 16oz CAN
- I Don’t Know How to Put This but This IPA Is Kind of a Big Deal 16oz CAN and 1/6 barrel kegs.
- Evil Twin OFYMD 16oz CAN (Westbrook collab Lactose/Muscavado/Pineapple Imperial Stout)
- Evil Twin / Omnipollo Rainbownade 12oz CAN (IPA with grapefruit, passionfruit, mango, raspberry and blueberry)
- Evil Twin / Omnipollo Coffenade 12oz CAN (Coffee IPA with a twist)
- Evil Twin / Omnipollo Shploing 12oz CAN (Mango smores IPA)
- A is for Apricot 12oz CAN (Fruit Berliner series!)
- B is for Blueberry 16oz CAN (same)
- G is for Grapefruit 16oz CAN (Yup)
- F is for Fruit Salad16oz CAN (FRUIT SALAD!!!!)
A couple new ones from Evil Twin this week,
- Evil Twin Consumed 15 Today, Diane 16oz CAN and 1/6 barrel kegs- 7% Double Dry-Hopped All Galaxy IPA
- Evil Twin Banana Immune to Good Advice 16oz CAN and 1/6 barrel kegs – 10.7% Banana Imperial Maple Stout
Omnipollo reloads
Omnipollo Oaxaca 16oz CAN (Mango margarita slush IPA, 16oz cans)
Omnipollo Nebuchadnezzar 16oz CAN (Double IPA, 16oz cans)
Omnipollo Fatamorgana 12oz CAN (Double IPA, scaled up hombrew recipe with an according disdain for economics)
Omnipollo Lustro 12oz CAN (IIPA that straddles that east coast/west coast debate)
Omnipollo MAZ 12oz CAN (Super hopped pale ale w/oats, 16oz cans)
Omnipollo draft:
Omnipollo MAZ 1/6 ( Super hopped pale ale w/oats)
Omnipollo Oaxaca 1/6 (Mango margarita slush IPA)
Omnipollo Shoutao 1/2 (peach/lactose IPA)Omnipollo NEW:
- Omnipollo Lila 16oz CAN and 1/6 barrel kegs – 8% Whipped Lemon Cream Almond Frosted Cinnamon Roll Imperial IPA
- Omnipollo PB&J Bianca 16oz CAN and 1/6 barrel kegs – 6% Fruited Lactose Gose brewed with Peanut Butter
Marquee Pizza will be hosting at BrrrFest kickoff party Friday night before the BrrrFest event. A great lineup of beers will be available including Barntown Cicada Killer and Backpocket 6th Anniversary Stout. On Saturday, from 9am-2pm they will be offering their delicious breakfast pizza as well as tapping Madhouse Freedom Toast and other greatness. Check the flyer below and have a great time during BrrrFest weekend!
A full reload on stuff from Rush River this week. Nicely priced 6 pack beer from our friends in Wisconsin. Full reload on the regular core beers, Unforgiven Amber, Scenic Pale, Bubblejack IPA and Double Bubble Double IPA, plus seasonals Nevermore (Chocolate Oatmeal Stout) and Winter Warmer (Scotch Ale – strong dark and malty.) Full list here:
Rush River Nevermore 4/6-Pack – Chocolate Oatmeal Stout.Rush River Nevermore 1/6bbl – Chocolate Oatmeal Stout.
Rush River Nevermore 1/2bbl – Chocolate Oatmeal Stout.Rush River Mixer 2/12 Packs – Porter, Golden Blend, IPA, AmberRush River Bubblejack IPA 4/6-Pack – American IPARush River Bubblejack IPA 1/6bbl – American IPARush River Bubblejack IPA 1/2bbl – American IPARush River Double Bubble X2IPA 4/6-Pack – Imperial IPARush River Double Bubble X2IPA 1/6bbl – Imperial IPARush River Double Bubble X2IPA 1/2bbl – Imperial IPARush River Scenic Pale Ale 4/6-Pack – American Pale AleRush River Scenic Pale Ale 1/6bbl – American Pale AleRush River Unforgiven Amber 4/6-Pack – Amber AleRush River Unforgiven Amber 1/6bbl – Amber AleRush River Unforgiven Amber 1/2bbl – Amber AleRush River Winter Warmer 4/6-Pack – Scotch AleRush River Winter Warmer 1/6bbl – Scotch AleRush River Winter Warmer 1/2bbl – Scotch AlePlus a couple special treats —Templeton Rye BA Über Alt 1/6 bblWhat do you get when you age an extra-strength Altbier in rye whiskey barrels for 6 months? You get the Rush River Barrel-Aged Über Alt of course. It begins with a high gravity, German-style Old Ale that is malt forward with a touch of sweet fruitiness from our house ale yeast. We feel this base beer is the perfect companion for an empty rye whiskey barrel. From there it takes on a hint of the spicy, peppery bite of rye, balancing the rich, malty sweetness. Mahogany in color with notes of maple and vanilla, this seasonal sipper is built for the holidays.ARISE – Russian Imperial Stout BA in Heaven Hills barrels for 18 months 1/6 bbl:Birth, death and rebirth – that is the cyclical nature of things. Like the Phoenix rising from the ashes, this barrel-aged Russian Imperial Stout is born from an 18-month rest in the blackened, charred interior of a bourbon barrel. The body of this mythical beast has roasted barley, black and chocolate malts at its core. The extensive barrel aging process then lends a warming bourbon nose and mouth feel and gives this bold beer a silky smooth finish. Enjoy this while you can because when it is gone it will not return until it rises again.
A recent tweet from the wonderful Chad Young of Big Grove announced that they will be releasing their Buster Triple IPA next week. Here’s more:
Next week
@BigGroveBrewery#Buster is back! Limited bottles and draft. Freshest samples in the world at#BrrrFest next Sat.#thirstyhappens#IPAx3
Mosleys BBQ and Provisions will be hosting a BBQ and Beer dinner with Big Grove Brewery on January 22nd! More info below:
BBQ+Beer Dinner is set for Jan. 22 with our friends from
@BigGroveBrewery pairing brews with our finest barbecue over 4 courses. Tickets are $40 and they’ll go fast—reserve your seat by emailing mosleysic@gmail.com.
Food and beer pairings will be:
*Burch the Bear paired w/ smoked Ham hocks
*Quick n’Dirty w/ stuffed pork loin
*Blood Orange Arms Race w/beef rib
*Espresso Imperial Stout paired with pecan diamonds & bourbon whip.
I realize it’s only been a handful of hours since Lion Bridge released this wonderful beer to the population but as the four packs are selling like hotcakes and the tap lines are getting hit harder than…(insert your own pun) I feel the need to implore you to try to get a taste of their latest wonderful barrel aged January release, Home Baked.
A barrel aged imperial stout with saigon cinnamon, cocoa, and hazelnuts that clocks in at 11% and drinks like it’s around 6. The booze is well hidden, the hazelnuts shine as the beer warms and this is the perfect beer for a month that most Iowans would like to skip over. Grab a draw, grab a four pack, and find a nice fire place to sit and sip my friends. Cheers Quinton, Alec, Ana and crew!
Lion Bridge still has many beers up their sleeve for barrel aged January, but man, they came out swinging with a heavy hitting knockout to start. Like I said earlier, I’m not sure how long this one will last, so if you get a chance, get a taste and drink this brew!
Madhouse brewing will be releasing their bourbon barrel aged wee heavy, Freedom Toast, on Thursday January 24th! Along with that they will have 3 other beers available, 2 on draft and one available in bottles as well. Check it out below!
2019 FREEDOM TOAST
Bourbon barrel-aged Wee-Heavy with the addition of Iowa maple syrup, cinnamon, and vanilla. 13.5% ABV. Available draft and 375ml bottles. $12/bottle.BLUEBERRY FREEDOM TOAST
Freedom Toast with the addition of blueberries. Available on draft at event only.GINGER…SNAP!
Wee-Heavy variant made with maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla, ginger, nutmeg, and clove. Available on draft at event only.JUNIPER SATORI
Gin barrel-aged sour saison with juniper berries. 7.0% ABV. Available draft and 750ml bottles. $15/bottle.As always, bottle shares encouraged!\
More on this event and release can be found on Madhouse’s Facebook page here!
This coming Thursday night, January 10th, El Bait Shop is hosting an excellent lineup of Central Waters brews! Tap lines open up @ 4 for some hard to get Central Waters greatness. If you’re in the area make sure to stop in and get a taste, here is what will be on tap!
Central Waters Black Gold
Central Waters XX
Central Waters Cassian Sunset
Central Waters Bourbon Barrel Cherry Stout
Central Waters Rum Barrel Coconut Porter
Central Waters Bourbon Barrel Barleywine
Central Waters Pilot Batch: Rose Pinot
Central Waters HHG Pale
Central Waters Mudpuppy Porter
