Week of 2/25/11

Hey now! Greetings from a rainy Bayside, NY. This week we have several new bottles on the list including the all mighty Allagash Tripel Reserve, one fine Belgian inspired goodie as well as Founders imperial Porter. Founders can't produce beer fast enough and one taste of this hefty beer and you will know why. Also take a stab at the all new River Horse Tripel on tap. At 10% abv this beer packs a wallop! Any suggestions, please let us know....



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NEW! River Horse Tripel Horse (NJ): STRONG ALE! Notice a unique aromatic nose with a hint of vanilla, which comes from the Belgian ale yeast. Tripel Horse has a big body and rich mouth feel and finishes mostly dry with only a touch of sweetness. If you shy from some of the sweeter Belgians, we think you will enjoy this one. 10% abv

NEW! Lagunitas Czech Pilsner (CA): A phenomenally crisp, smooth Pilsner. Our top choice for American Pilsner! Try one now. 12oz. 5.3% abv

Blue Point Winter (Patchogue): LOCAL FAVORITE! A hearty and robust amber ale. Brewed to chase away the chill of a cool winter night. Made with Pale, Vienna, Crystal and chocolate malt. 5% abv

Outrage IPA (Athens, NY): 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

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! O’Haras Irish Red (Ireland) Hard to believe St. Patrick’s Day is around the corner! This Irish red has a traditional hop flavor to balance the sweet malty caramel taste. 12oz. 4.3% abv

NEW! Allagash Tripel (Maine) STRONG BEER! Back by popular demand. This golden hued ale is marked by passion fruit and herbal notes in the aroma, with subtle suggestions of banana and honey surfacing from its deep and complex palate. 750ml 9% abv

New! Founders imperial Porter (MI): Brewed with ten varieties of malted barley this stout is extremely smooth, complex and rich in body. Sit back and enjoy its richness and complexity. 12 oz. 10% abv

New! Southern Tier Gemini (NY) STRONG BEER! Top rated brew for the hop lovers! Big hop bite balanced well with citrus notes. 22 oz. 10.5% abv
LIMITED! Cigar City Humidor Series Jai Alai Cedar Aged IPA (FL) From the hottest brewery in the country comes the Humidor Series, a rotating offering of beer aged on cedar. A must try says all beer media, the cedar softens the hop bite for one fantastic beverage! 25.5 oz. 7.5% abv
Radeberger Pilsner (Germany): Long enjoyed by German nobility. A Super refreshing and very smooth Pilsner! 12 oz. 4.7% abv

Cigar City Maduro Brown Ale (FL): One of the hottest new breweries and this beer is amazing! A hearty brown oatmeal ale! 12 oz. 5.5% abv

Delirium Tremens (Belgium): STRONG BEER! One of the best Belgian beers, this is a must try! 12oz. 8.5% 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

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