What to have in this Decatur blizzard?

Barrel Aged Yeti from Great Divide Brewing...why not? From the label:

This unique version of our monstrous Yeti Imperial Stout is aged for nine months in Stranahans Colorado Whiskey barrels and then bottle conditioned. The spirited aging process produces a hugely complex but mellowed Yeti, with its signature roasted flavors, hints of vanilla and oak, and a whiskeyed finish. Who says you can't tame a beast?

Soothing aroma of subtle sweet vanilla with a spicy whiskey vapor. Wonderfully carbonated with a lively espresso brown frothy head, that slowly dissolves into the blackness. Rich stouty flavor with all of the essentials- bitter dark chocolate, espresso & tobacco notes. This whiskey is certainly different from the other bourbon barrel aged stouts that I have had. Woody, spicy, herbal, tangy and moonshine hot! Somehow, this all plays together nicely in this beast of a glass.

Thanks to my good buddy JJ Fad for securing me two bottles of the 1104 produced. JJ enjoys Golden Tee, hiking around Denver and the occasional balloon ride.

Happy Belated Birthday LEONs!

Tuesday was LEONs 1st birthday so I wanted to share some pictures from 2008 soon after The Boys bought the building. Photos taken by Josh Vick @ Home Tour America...enjoy!

Firkin Madness/Orval Ambassador/Bruery Dinner

It's back-to-back-to-back Cask Ale tappage going on at the Brick Store Pub. These will be tapped concurrently, in no particular order:

Jurassain Imperial Stout (Cuvee Alex Le Rouge) 10%
RCH- Old Slug porter- 4.5%
Gwatkin- Norman Cider - cider- 7.5%
RCH- Santa Fe- Strong Ale- 7.3%
WinterCoat- Double Hop- Dbl IPA- 8.2%
Gwatkins- Golden Valley blend- cider - 6.0%

$5 for a 16oz pour (Alex Le Rouge will be $6)



BSP is now one of only 4 US pubs to be awarded the Orval Ambassador label! This award is based on presence, service & creativity. For more on this distinguished award, check this out:

http://www.orval.be/an/products/brewery/brewery6.ambassador.html



Lastly, mark your calendar The Bruery beer dinner, featuring owner/brewer Patrick Rue! The Bruery is based out of Orange County, CA and has quite the following amongst the beer geeks. There beers are truly all over the map, not limited to any particular style. Last year, The Bruery brewed a 20% Imperial Stout called Black Tuesday, which is one of the best IS I have ever had. The 20% was hidden so well that I had to limit myself to 4 ounces. I doubt that any BT will make it to the dinner on February 22, but you never know. 5 courses w 5 beers- $60