New Beer Menu 3/18/2009

Spring is officially here and unfortunately the warm weather is not cooperating. A cold, rainy night simply means one last chance to curl up with a good winter warmer. So take advantage and grab one of the last 4 bottles we have of my favorite winter ale choice of this year, Elysian Breweries BiFrost ale. Thanks to the many who came out for our St. Patricks day celebration. Many had the chance to drink on our featured beers of the week via the West Coast, Rogue Kells Irish lager. This is one smooth session beer, perfect for a night of debauchery such as St. Patricks day. The next major event in the Press 195 world will be the grand re-opening of the Press 195 Brooklyn location. More news to follow.... Now on to this weeks beer list....

ON DRAFT

Outrage IPA (Garrattsville, NY): Brewed by our friend and local Bayside native, Kenny Landin, in conjunction with our friends at Butternuts Brewery, this is the very first release from Landin ales. A nice floral hop with a crisp finish, this is a great session beer. Support local! 6% abv

Radeberger Pilsner (Germany): Long enjoyed by German nobility, this is the world’s most famous pilsner. One sip and you will know why! Super refreshing and very smooth! 4.7% abv

Harpoon Celtic Ale (Boston): This delicious Irish red ale is Harpoon’s spring offering Celtic Ale features a deep amber color. The flavor is malty and complex and it has a moderate hop finish that, along with the generous amounts of malt, makes for a medium bodied, smooth, rich beer. 5.4% abv

Fort Collins Brewery Kidd Lager (Colorado): A great example of a black lager. Chocolate malt lends Kidd its color while German Tettnang hops create a mild bitterness to this remarkable smooth Rockies beer. 6% abv

Magic Hat #9 (Vermont): A rather dry, crisp, fruity, refreshing, not quite pale ale that has been a staple of Vermont life for many moons, #9 will continue to win over new drinkers. Spicy food will taste even better with this brew! 4.6% abv

Blue Point Spring Ale (Patchogue): A local favorite! Alas Spring is here and that only means a new seasonal from our friends at Blue Point. This is a copper ale with hints of rye, citrus and hop overtones. A great thirst quencher. Try one, bet you’ll have another! 6% abv

Keegan’s Mother’s Milk (Kingston,NY): As the name implies, this is a dark and creamy milk stout. Hints of oatmeal, chocolate and of course milk, give this stout a remarkably smooth finish. 5.5% abv

Allagash White Beer (Maine): Our number one seller is a traditional Belgian wheat beer brewed with a generous portion of wheat and a special blend of spices, this beer is light and delicious! Pairs well with just about any sandwich! 5.5% abv

BOTTLES

Sierra Nevada Brewing Torpedo Ale (CO) This big, bold, assertive American IPA is getting great reviews from the beer gods. Some tasty hops for you to enjoy…. Press 195 highly recommends this beer! 12oz 7.2 abv

Rogue Kells Irish Lager (Oregon): Irish style lager with a smooth mellow flavor and an apple crisp finish. Very light, definitely a session beer well suited for St. Paddy’s day! 22oz 5.3% abv

Ommegang Abbey Ale (NY): A classic STRONG Belgian style Abbey ale. With a deep burgundy color and a big, fluffy head, this has complex fruit aromas. A fantastic ode to true Belgian beers! Big bottle…25.4oz 8.5% abv

Weihenstephan Hefe-Weiss (Germany): From THE oldest commercial brewery, this is a wonderful example of what unfiltered wheat beer should be. Smooth and easy to drink. 16.9oz 5.4% abv

Left Hand Brewing Saw Tooth Ale (Colorado): Finally available on the East Coast, the bronze winner of the Great American Beer Fest 2008 is an English style Extra Special Bitter. It is a well balanced beer, with significant hop character, medium body, and a maltiness which increases in evidence as the beer warms to its "proper" drinking temperature. 22oz. 4.8% abv Hofbrau Dunkel (Germany): For centuries Munich’s favorite beer. A dark lager that has a light body and is easy to drink, with simple roasted malt flavor and slight caramel undertones. 12oz. 5.5% abv

Elysian Bifrost Winter Ale (Seattle) We have the last case of the winter! Strong, hoppy, and smooth, this is one amazing winter warmer. My favorite offering for this winter season. Get one before they're gone! 22 oz. 7.5% abv

Local 1 (Brooklyn): Belgian-inspired strong golden pale ale. The rare old technique of bottle re-fermentation gives this beer complex flavors of honey and pears. Try with spicy foods. 22oz 9% abv

Abita Amber (New Orleans): A Munich style lager brewed with choice hops and malts. Louisiana’s favorite beer! 12oz 5% abv

Stone IPA (CA): “Dry hopped” for an extra 2 weeks, this unique process produces an IPA with a great hop aroma and flavor. 22oz 6.9% abv

Lagunitas IPA (CA): Made from 43 different hops and 65 malts, this is one mighty IPA. If you like the hops then you’ll love this! 22 oz. 5.9% abv

Arrogant bastard Ale (CA): This is an aggressive beer. It is quite doubtful that you have the taste or sophistication to appreciate an ale of this quality and depth. 22 oz 7.2% abv ask your server about the Christmas bottle!

Bayside Beer List 3/2/09

Greetings from a blistery cold Monday afternoon. The calendar may make us think Spring but Mother Nature has quickly reminded us that this is still Winter! I guess we jumped the gun as we have now brought on two new Spring beers to our tap lines, Harpoon Brewery's Celtic Ale and Blue Point's Spring Fling. If these do not work for you and you still want to keep the winter vibe going we are one of the only bars left to offer my favorite choice for this winter via Colorado, Elysian Brewery's BiFrost Winter Ale. As I truly love this beer, we were lucky enough to grab the last case available from Union Beer Distributors.

For those who made it out to our 3rd Annual Fat Tuesday party, thanks very much. We all had a blast listening to the acoustic sounds of Matt Phillips and we all got to enjoy some nice Abita Beers. We still have their brand new Abita Jakomo IPA on tap, stop in and grab one before its gone.

Finally, new to the menu this week are two very different beers. First, by way of Germany, we are bringing in the classic Hofbrau Munich Dark Lager. This is a real smooth lager that has been in production since the 1600's. Grab a taste of what makes this such a classic. On the complete different side of the spectrum comes a brand new offering to the East Coast via Colorado, Left Hand Brewing's Saw Tooth Ale. From past trips out West I have sampled some brews from this brewery, but never had the chance to try this one. Please stop in so we can sample this together!

Well, have yourselves a great week and as always, if you come across some great brews, please pass the info on to us and we will get it on the list!

ON DRAFT

Outrage IPA (Garrattsville, NY): Brewed by our friend and local Bayside native, Kenny Landin, in conjunction with our friends at Butternuts Brewery, this is the very first release from Landin ales. A nice floral hop with a crisp finish, this is a great session beer. Support local! 6% abv

Radeberger Pilsner (Germany): Long enjoyed by German nobility, this is the world’s most famous pilsner. One sip and you will know why! Super refreshing and very smooth! 4.7% abv

Harpoon Celtic Ale (Boston): This delicious Irish red ale is Harpoon’s spring offering Celtic Ale features a deep amber color. The flavor is malty and complex and it has a moderate hop finish that, along with the generous amounts of malt, makes for a medium bodied, smooth, rich beer. 5.4% abv

Abita Jockamo (New Orleans)): The newest Abita brew takes its name and inspiration from the Mardi Gras Indians of New Orleans. Though called an IPA, this is much more an American pale ale on the lighter side of hops. A real thirst quencher that is perfect with spicy foods. 5% abv

Magic Hat #9 (Vermont): A rather dry, crisp, fruity, refreshing, not quite pale ale that has been a staple of Vermont life for many moons, #9 will continue to win over new drinkers. Spicy food will taste even better with this brew! 4.6% abv

Blue Point Spring Ale (Patchogue): A local favorite! Alas Spring is here and that only means a new seasonal from our friends at Blue Point. This is a copper ale with hints of rye, citrus and hop overtones. A great thirst quencher. Try one, bet you’ll have another! 6% abv

Keegan’s Mother’s Milk (Kingston,NY): As the name implies, this is a dark and creamy milk stout. Hints of oatmeal, chocolate and of course milk, give this stout a remarkably smooth finish. 5.5% abv

Allagash White Beer (Maine): Our number one seller is a traditional Belgian wheat beer brewed with a generous portion of wheat and a special blend of spices, this beer is light and delicious! Pairs well with just about any sandwich! 5.5% abv

BOTTLE LIST

Ommegang Abbey Ale (NY): A classic STRONG Belgian style Abbey ale. With a deep burgundy color and a big, fluffy head, this has complex fruit aromas. A fantastic ode to true Belgian beers! Big bottle…25.4oz 8.5% abv

Weihenstephan Hefe-Weiss (Germany): From THE oldest commercial brewery, this is a wonderful example of what unfiltered wheat beer should be. Smooth and easy to drink. 16.9oz 5.4% abv

Delirium Tremens (Belgium): STRONG Belgian Ale! The particular character and the unique taste results from the use of 3 different yeasts. A gold medal during the world beer championships 12oz. 9% abv

Left Hand Brewing Saw Tooth Ale (Colorado): Finally available on the East Coast, the bronze winner of the Great American Beer Fest 2008 is an English style Extra Special Bitter. It is a well balanced beer, with significant hop character, medium body, and a maltiness which increases in evidence as the beer warms to its "proper" drinking temperature. 22oz. 4.8% abv Hofbrau Dunkel (Germany): For centuries Munich’s favorite beer. A dark lager that has a light body and is easy to drink, with simple roasted malt flavor and slight caramel undertones. 12oz. 5.5% abv

Elysian Bifrost Winter Ale (Seattle) We have the last case of the winter! Strong, hoppy, and smooth, this is one amazing winter warmer. My favorite offering for this winter season. Get one before there gone! 22 oz. 7.5% abv

HeBrew Bittersweet Lenny’s R.I.P.A. (Upstate NY): STRONG BEER!!! Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the death of Lenny Bruce: A Rye based double IPA. This is a sure bet for all IPA lovers! 22 oz. 10% abv

Local 1 (Brooklyn): Belgian-inspired strong golden pale ale. The rare old technique of bottle re-fermentation gives this beer complex flavors of honey and pears. Try with spicy foods. 22oz 9% abv

Abita Amber (New Orleans): A Munich style lager brewed with choice hops and malts. Louisiana’s favorite beer! 12oz 5% abv

Stone IPA (CA): “Dry hopped” for an extra 2 weeks, this unique process produces an IPA with a great hop aroma and flavor. 22oz 6.9% abv

Lagunitas IPA (CA): Made from 43 different hops and 65 malts, this is one mighty IPA. If you like the hops then you’ll love this! 22 oz. 5.9% abv

Arrogant bastard Ale (CA): This is an aggressive beer. It is quite doubtful that you have the taste or sophistication to appreciate an ale of this quality and depth. 22 oz 7.2% abv ask your server about the Christmas bottle!

Ithaca Brown Ale (Ithaca, NY): Classic English brown ale, creamy smoothness with sweet malt notes and a nutty finish. 12 oz. 5% abv