Week of 1/3/11

Hola Amigos! Welcome to 2011 and another great year for great beer. We look forward to bringing a lot of new and exciting beers to the the menu. We are already off to a great start this new year as we are excited to offer some heavy hitters. First is a great Oatmeal Brown Ale from the fastest growing new brewery of 2010, Cigar City from Tampa, Florida. This is one silky smooth brown ale that has a distinct bite from the oatmeal. With a 96 of 100 score from Ratebeer.com you can;t go wrong with this beer! Also new to the list is a great belgian inspired Tripel from a great little brewery in Southern New Jersey, River Horse. If Belgian beers are your thing don't sleep on this one! As always, we have many more offerings to suit your palate. And if you don;t see a beer you love please let us know! Here is this week's full list:


DRAFT


Outrage IPA (Athens, NY): BRAND NEW RELEASE! Brewed by our good friend and loyal Bayside Press customer Kenny Landin, this is the very first release from Crossroads Brewing. A nice floral hop with a balanced finish, this is a great session beer. Exclusively at Press for this month! 7% abv
Harpoon Winter Warmer (Boston): Alas winter is here and time to bring on the malty treats! This Copper Ale is refreshing and full-flavored; a medium-bodied copper ale. Not too light, not too dark…it's just right. Perfectly balanced! 4.9% 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
Blue Point Toasted Lager (Patchogue): LOCAL FAVORITE! Made From Six different malts its copper in color and displays a balanced flavor with a long lasting smooth toasted finished. 5.3% abv
Captain Lawrence Freshchester Pale Ale (NY): LOCAL FAVORITE! From Westchester comes this top rated aromatic crisp pale ale. Loaded with West Coast hops and a strong malty backbone, this is a great example of a classic American Pale Ale. 5.6% abv
Keegan’s Mothers Milk (Kingston, NY): LOCAL FAVORITE! A dark and creamy milk stout. Hints of oatmeal, chocolate and of course milk, give this stout a remarkably smooth finish. 5.5% abv
Magic Hat #9 (Vermont): A rather dry, crisp, fruity, refreshing, not quite pale ale that has been a staple at Press 195 for 5 years! #9 will continue to win over new drinkers. 4.6% 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
New! Cigar City Maduro Oatmeal Brown Ale (FL): Cigar City is one of the hottest new breweries and this beer is amazing! A hearty brown ale that benefits from the silky mouthfeel provided by oatmeal. 12 oz. 5.5% abv
New! River Horse Tripel Horse (NJ) STRONG BEER! A big body and rich mouth feel with only a touch of sweetness. If you shy from some of the sweeter Belgian ales, we think you will enjoy this one. 12 oz. 10% abv New!
New! Samichlaus Winter (Austria): SERIOUSLY STRONG BEER! Brewed only once a year on Dec. 6, it is aged for 10 months. This beer is perhaps the rarest in the world. An incredible doppelbock beer 12 oz. 14% abv
New! Delirium Tremens (Belgium): STRONG BEER! One of the best Belgian Ales! The particular character and the unique taste of Tremens result from the use of three different kinds of yeast. 12oz. 8.5% abv
Hoppin Frog Silk Porter (OH): Rated 97 by Ratebeer.com Dark, robust and silky-smooth, with many flavors of roasted, toasted and caramel malts. 22oz. 6.3% abv
Lammsbrau Organic Dunkel (Germany): Amazingly crisp, flavorful traditional dark beer from the first German company to offer organic beer. Pairs well with our delicious Smoker’s Delight Burger! 12oz. 5% abv
Ommegang Three Philosophers (NY): STRONG BEER! Strong Belgian-style beer has been described as “the dream beer!” Deep caramel and nut flavors blend well with a clean finish. 12oz. 9.8% abv
Ommegang Witte (NY): A phenomenal wheat beer from Upstate NY. Belgian-style wheat w/ hints of sweet orange and tart lemon. 25oz. 5.1% abv
Blue Point Blueberry Ale (Patchogue): A wonderful blend of fresh blueberries matched with a thirst quenching distinctive ale. 12oz. 4.7% abv
Coney Island Sword Swallower Steel Lager (Brooklyn): Medium golden in color, slightly sweet and very smooth 25oz 6.8% abv
Lagunitas Czech Pilsner (CA): A phenomenally crisp, smooth Pilsner. Our top choice for American Pilsner! Try one now. 12oz. 5.3% abv
Duvel (Belgium): STRONG BEER! Bottle conditioned classic top-rated Belgian brew. Pilsner malts, Bohemian hops, and a unique yeast strain to create this intense, aromatic and beguiling ale. 12oz. 8.5% abv
Local 1 (Brooklyn): STRONG ALE! Belgian-inspired strong golden pale ale. The bottle re-fermentation gives complex flavors. 25oz. 9% abv
Arrogant Bastard Ale (CA): An aggressive beer. It is quite doubtful that you have the taste or sophistication to appreciate this ale! 22oz 7.2% 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