WEEK OF JUNE 17th 2009

Hola Amigos! Rain, everywhere, non-stop and relentless, when will we crack 80 degrees again? The summer is moving ahead and things here at Press 195 have been busy. Since Memorial Day the beer has been flowing in our backyard and who doesn't love a nice ale in a beautiful backyard? This week we have a few new beers for you and they are winners. Stop in, grab one and say hi!


Two new beers on tap and we are psyched because they kick ass! From Pennsylvania comes Victory Lager, a fine example of an all malt beer that is rounded out with a nice hop finish. And, from the West Coast is truly one of the finest beers I have tasted all year, Stone Levitation. If one would look up the term 'well-balanced' the description could include this beer, hoppy, malty but never overpowering, this beer can be drank all day.


Bottle wise, we are proud to introduce our customers to Belfast Bay Lobster Ale, a fantastic red ale from the land of lobsters, Maine! From the local region we also just released Brooklyn Local Two, another an amazing Belgian Abbey Ale. The weekly list is:
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

Stone Levitation (San Diego): This deep amber ale has rich & roasty malt flavors, a big hoppy character, citrus overtones (courtesy of the hops and our special brewers yeast) and modest alcohol. 4.4% abv

Victory Lager (PA): Victory lager is a soft, smooth tasting beer made with an ale-style recipe using lager fermentation and conditioning techniques. The beer is unfiltered and the remaining yeast, high in Vitamin B, gives the beer its unique opalescent amber color. 5.2% 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 Summer Ale (Patchogue): A summer tradition at Press195! Various malts combine to produce a delicious golden taste that is light and thirst quenching with a hint of citrus. 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

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

Hofbrau Hefe-Weiss (Germany): The origin dates back to 1589 and since then the Weise has a distinctive place in the history of Hofbräu . This beer is characterized by its sparkling, by its rich foam, and naturally by its unforgettable refreshing taste. 16.9oz. 5.1% abv

Kopparberg Pear Cider (Sweden): It takes a great cider to make it on our list! Slowly vat matured to achieve its unique semi-sweet taste with a light, clean, fruity pear taste that is perfect for a summer refresher. 16oz. 5% abv

Belfast Bay Lobster Ale (Maine) A fantastic red ale that is neither too hoppy or too sweet. Well balanced and very drinkable! 12oz 5.1% abv

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

Local 1 (Brooklyn): STRONG ALE! 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. 25oz. 9% abv

Local 2 (Brooklyn): STRONG ALE! The first in the series (Local 1) was such a success that Brooklyn Brewery released Local 2 and it is another winner. This edition is a Belgian-inspired bottle-conditioned strong dark abbey ale, with hints of sweet orange peel and raw wildflower honey from a family farm. A must try for Belgian lovers! 25 oz. 9% abv

Houblon Chouffe Dobbelen IPA Tripel (Belgium): STRONG ALE! This is a rare, special beer with a harmonious balance between a marked bitterness (three types of hops are used) and a pleasant fruitiness. The HOUBLON CHOUFFE is unfiltered, and re-fermented in the bottle. 25.4oz 9% 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

Week of May 27th, 2009

Hole amigos! Bang and summer is here! Yes, longer days and warmer weather are finally with us. Last week our annual Welcome to Summer Event was a huge success, thanks in part to our great staff, the Buttermilk Pancakes acoustic duo and our friends at Outrage Ale! This week we have a few interesting beers on the menu, but most anticipated is Brooklyn Breweries Local Two. With their huge success with the Belgian inspired Golden Ale they called Local One, Garrett Oliver and his brewing team set forth to brew another high quality Belgian inspired ale, this go around the Abbey Ale that is now dubbed Local Two. Both are phenomenal, the Local One a lighter ale that accompanies spicier foods well where the Local Two majes a great teammate with our new awesome burgers and Belgian fries! Can't decide, come on in and try both, both beware they are high octane at 9% abv. Anyways, here is this weeks beer menu...


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
Troegs Rugged Trail Ale (PA): Designed as a session beer, Rugged Trail Ale is bronze in color with a velvety smooth taste and subtle chocolate note. Rugged Trail’s lower alcohol content and subtle hoppiness make it the perfect beer to enjoy during the day and into the night. 4.7% 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 Summer Ale (Patchogue): A summer tradition at Press195! Various malts combine to produce a delicious golden taste that is light and thirst quenching with a hint of citrus. 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


Allagash Tripel (Maine) STRONG ALE! 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. 25oz 9.0% 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
Kopparberg Pear Cider (Sweden): It takes a great cider to make it on our list! Slowly vat matured to achieve its unique semi-sweet taste with a light, clean, fruity pear taste that is perfect for a summer refresher. 16oz. 5% abv
Hofbrau Original (Germany): Experience the finest example of German Lagers! This is a classic, best served ice cold! 16.9oz 5.1% abv 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
Local 1 (Brooklyn): STRONG ALE! 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. 25oz. 9% abv
Local 2 (Brooklyn): STRONG ALE! The first in the series (Local 1) was such a success that Brooklyn Brewery released Local 2 and it is another winner. This edition is a Belgian-inspired bottle-conditioned strong dark abbey ale, with hints of sweet orange peel and raw wildflower honey from a family farm. A must try for Belgian lovers! 25 oz. 9% abv
Houblon Chouffe Dobbelen IPA Tripel (Belgium): STRONG ALE! This is a rare, special beer with a harmonious balance between a marked bitterness (three types of hops are used) and a pleasant fruitiness. The HOUBLON CHOUFFE is unfiltered, and re-fermented in the bottle. 25.4oz 9% 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

Week of May 5th 2009

Hola amigos! With the chilly weather upon us it seems quite odd to write about the latest beer on our rotating tap lines, Blue Point Summer! But, as we all know, within days it will jump up form the low 50's to the 70's and the great weather will be upon us. In a quick minute we will be putting aside the heavy ales and stouts and turning our attention the summer seasonals and the light golden ales. Anyways we have a few new special beers this week that should be checked out, especially a very limited release from Stone Brewing out of San Diego. Stone Cali-Belguiqe IPA is a cousin to their ever popular IPA, with a Belgian twist. By simply replacing the American yeasts for Belgian yeasts, Stone creates a brand new twist of an IPA. Grab one while their in stock. And, 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

Troegs Rugged Trail Ale (PA): Designed as a session beer, Rugged Trail Ale is bronze in color with a velvety smooth taste and subtle chocolate note. Rugged Trail’s lower alcohol content and subtle hoppiness make it the perfect beer to enjoy during the day and into the night. 4.7% 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 Summer Ale (Patchogue): A summer tradition at Press195! Various malts combine to produce a delicious golden taste that is light and thirst quenching with a hint of citrus. 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

Allagash Tripel (Maine) 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. 25oz 9.0% abv

Stone Cali-Belguiqe IPA Limited Release (CA) A phenomenal small batch twist on their ever popular IPA. Substituting Belgian yeasts for their usual American ingredients, the result is quite tasty. Think of it as a Belgian cousin to the Stone IPA. One batch brewed so grab one before their gone! 22oz. 6.9% 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

Flying Dog Garde Dog (Maryland): Smooth, crisp and golden in color, this is a Spring French classic brewed with an American twist. With it’s toasted aroma and spicy, malty sweetness. 12oz. 5.5% 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

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

Local 1 (Brooklyn): STRONG ALE! 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

Houblon Chouffe Dobbelen IPA Tripel (Belgium): STRONG ALE! First brewed in 2006, this is a rare, special beer with a harmonious balance between a marked bitterness (three types of hops are used) and a pleasant fruitiness. The HOUBLON CHOUFFE is unfiltered, and re-fermented in the bottle. Our pick of the week!!! 25.4oz 9% 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

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

February 10th 2009 Beer Menu

Hey Now! Greetings from a relatively warm February evening. We got some nice suds for you this week. Can you say Ommegang Abbey Ale! This upstate gem is a sure thing for those Belgian beer lovers. Also just added to the list is the brand new Harpoon Spring Celtic ale on tap. A perfect example of a red ale, this is a smooth easy sipper that goes well with any of our spicy food offerings. To save the best for last, my favorite winter beer this year coming out of Seattle, WA is Elysian Bi-frost. Not too sweet like many winter warmers, this beer is packed full of malty goodness balanced with a nice bouquet of hops. One taste and you will be looking forward to next years offering! Anyways, 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
Defiant Brewery Prohibition Lager (Pearl River, NY): A classic example of old school Pilsner beers that were home-brewed during Prohibition era. Crisp, clean and refreshingly light and smooth, this will be a crowd pleaser for session drinking. 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 Winter Ale (Patchogue): A 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
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 OF THE WEEK

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
Lagunitas Cappuccino Stout (CA): Medium brown with a slight tan head with aromas of coffee and toffee. Medium body with a good sweet body. A classic Strong American stout. 22oz. 8% abv
HeBrew Bittersweet Lenny’s R.I.P.A. (Upstate NY): Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the death of Lenny Bruce: A Rye based double IPA. This is a sure bet for all IPA lovers! STRONG ale!! 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
Elysian Bifrost Winter Ale (Seattle) 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
Abita Amber (New Orleans): A Munich style lager brewed with choice hops and malts. It has a smooth, malty, slightly caramel flavor and a rich amber color. Brewed with fresh spring water. 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 various malts, this is one mighty fine IPA. If you like the hops then you’ll love this selection. 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!
Sierra Nevada Torpedo IPA (CA): A big American IPA; bold, assertive and full of flavor and aromas highlighting the complex citrus, pine and herbal character of whole-cone American hops. 7.2% abv
Ithaca Brown Ale (Ithaca, NY): Classic English brown ale, creamy smoothness with sweet malt notes and a nutty finish. 12 oz. 5% abv

Week of January 23rd, 2009

Change is in the cold air in NYC!


A new president for the people and a new beer on tap for our customers! We here at Press 195 are always trying to think local and with Defiant Prohibition lager we definitely did think local. Brewed 30 miles from Bayside in Pearl River, NY (Rockland County) this is a great example of a beer brewed during the days of prohibition. It proves that with even the simplest of ingredients, a fine beer can be created. This brewery is one to watch as everything they offer at their brew pub is of the highest quality. The brewmaster, Neil, formely of Mountain Valley Brewpub in Suffern, NY, really knows his stuff and if you ever make it there you must try the bottle conditioned Double IPA. This is the real deal and will make any IPA fan very happy! As well, we brought in some great new bottles to our specialty list including:

The classic Belgian Tripel, Delirium Tremens, which weighs in at 10% abv, smooth and delicious

HeBrew Lenny Bruce R.I.P.A., a phenomenal double IPA that is another 10% abv heavyweight. This beer is brewed with rye malts, which gives it a very distinct taste!




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

Jewbulation 12 (New York): STRONG ALE! At 12% abv, this is one big mofo of a beer-- rich, strong, and full-bodied. This is a silky smooth brown ale with fine carbonation, and is in every way, shape, and form a sipper. Served in 12 oz. glasses, grab one now as this is limited and will not be back for a year! 12% abv

Defiant Brewery Prohibition Lager (Pearl River, NY): A classic example of old school Pilsner beers that were home-brewed during Prohibition era. Crisp, clean and refreshingly light and smooth, this will be a crowd pleaser for session drinking. 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 Winter Ale (Patchogue): A 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

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 Three Philosophers (NY): A classic Belgian style winter limited release. A powerful marriage of cherries, roasted malts, and dark chocolate will be sure to please you. STRONG ale! 25.4oz 9.8% 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 three different yeasts. A gold medal during the "world beer championships" in Chicago confirmed it’s worldwide recognition. 12oz. 9% abv

Perseus Porter (Seattle): Brewed by Elysian brewery with black and chocolate malts and bittered with Centennial hops, this is a rich, dark and slightly smoky porter. 22oz. 6% abv

HeBrew Bittersweet Lenny’s R.I.P.A. (Upstate NY): Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the death of Lenny Bruce: A Rye based double IPA. Brewed with an obscene amount of malts and hops, this is a sure bet for all IPA lovers! This is STRONG ale!! 22 oz. 10% abv

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

Rogue American Amber (Oregon): Tawny amber in color with a red beer aroma and smooth finish. A delicate roasted malt accent, generous use of hops and a refreshing after taste. 22 oz. 5.6% 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 various malts, this is one mighty fine IPA. If you like the hops then you’ll love this selection. 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!

Lagunitas We’re Only In It For the Money (CA)): 4th in this special Frank Zappa limited series, this pays homage to Zappa’s 4th album. Amazing bottle label. A Belgian golden triple style sort of ale. Strong stuff! 22oz 8.2%abv