Beer
Sam Adams Boston Lager, USA
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February 1 to February 7, 2012
In 1985 Jim Koch launched his now iconic Sam Adams Boston Lager on Patriot’s Day in Boston. The recipe for this world famous brew is an adaptation of an old family recipe developed by Louis Koch in 1860 (Louis Koch Lager was a thriving brand out of St. Louis until Prohibition). In the year of its debut, Sam Adams Boston Lager was named the “Best Beer in America” at the Great America Beer Festival.
Ayinger Weizen-Bock
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January 11 to January 17, 2012
Perhaps there is no place in the world that reveres Beer more than Bavaria. Beer is an inseparable part of daily life as it is woven into the tapestry of the culture. As expected, standards for Beer are high here so it is no surprise that some of the best Beers in the world come from this zone in and around the capital city of Munich.
Christian Drouin, Pays d’Auge AOC Cider - France
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January 4 to January 10, 2012
Cider has been growing in popularity in US bars, restaurants, and taverns for the better part of two decades. Its growing popularity has far more to do with a slow and steady word of mouth rather than an assertive marketing blitz. Cider simply appeals to a wide range of palates.
Goose Island Mild Winter, USA
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December 14 to December 20, 2011
Goose Island Brewery has earned itself a loyal following with their flavorful line-up of regulars and seasonal brews that always seem to strike the perfect balance of classical styling with a steadfast Goose Island house style accent. Over a dozen different styles are produced each year.
Great Lakes Christmas Ale
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December 7 to December 13, 2011
Established in 1988 by brothers Patrick and Daniel Conway, Great Lakes Brewing Company became the first microbrewery in the state of Ohio and today remains one of Ohio's most award-winning and trusted brewer.
Goose Island Harvest Ale, USA
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October 26 to November 1, 2011
Goose Island is Chicago’s greatest regional brewery growing from a single brewpub on Chicago’s north side in 1988 to now being bottled and sold in 15 states as well as the UK. (My apologies to those living in areas without access to Goose Island Beers.)
Ayinger Oktober Fest-Märzen (Germany)
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August 31 to September 6, 2011
Ayinger has been producing incomparable Beers for more than 130 years. Like the village of Aying, the Ayinger brewery is a clever blend of old and new. The old portion of the brewery was once home to the Bernried Monastery and has the look of an old abbey and seamlessly marries with the new modern brewery completed in 1999.
Goose Island Sofie, Chicago - USA
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August 24 to August 30, 2011
Goose Island is Chicago's greatest regional brewery growing from a single brewpub on Chicago's north side in 1988 to now being bottled and sold in 15 states as well as the UK.
Ayinger Jahrhundert-Bier (Germany)
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July 6 to July 12, 2011
Ayinger has been producing incomparable Beers for more than 130 years. Like the village of Aying, the Ayinger brewery is a clever blend of old and new. The old portion of the brewery was once home to the Bernried Monastery and has the look of an old abbey and seamlessly marries with the new modern brewery completed in 1999.
Tieton Cider Works “Wild Washington Apple - Semi-Dry”
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September 15 to September 21, 2010
Cider has traditionally been the domain of UK and French producers with American versions hailing from the east where ciders where once flourished in the days before Prohibition. Finding a world-class cider from the Pacific Northwest was an unexpected treat. Naturally, we had to find out what makes TCW tick.
