Final matchup of the year between the Sabres and Caps... and I owe Erek a 6-pack.
I'm not happy.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Monday, March 1, 2010
Olympic Hockey
I don't think it's ever been more apparent that we're all hockey fans here at RPWL. Apologies to all customers that we may have shoved aside so we could watch some of the great action during the olympic men's hockey tourney.
Ryan Miller was amazing.
So too was the line-up of beers we lined up for the Gold Medal party we had. We got try Harvieston 30 year, Dogfather Bourbon Aged, Fuller's '06 Vintage, and Brooklyn Black Ops.
Be jealous. Very jealous.
Ryan Miller was amazing.
So too was the line-up of beers we lined up for the Gold Medal party we had. We got try Harvieston 30 year, Dogfather Bourbon Aged, Fuller's '06 Vintage, and Brooklyn Black Ops.
Be jealous. Very jealous.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
BEER TASTING!
Okay, its officially official now.
I'll be hosting a beer tasting at our store on Tuesday, December 22nd from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.
I know I kind of tossed out a few other dates, but this is what we've settled on. And the best part is the line-up. Prepare yourselves for this...
I can't wait for this. There's a lot of good stuff right there, and the variety in styles is all over the place. Plus all of these brews will be 10% during the tasting only.
Be sure to mark your calendars.
I'll be hosting a beer tasting at our store on Tuesday, December 22nd from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.
I know I kind of tossed out a few other dates, but this is what we've settled on. And the best part is the line-up. Prepare yourselves for this...
- Blue Moon Grand Cru
- Goose Island Matilda (Belgian Pale)
- Troeg's Mad Elf
- Samuel Smith's Winter Welcome
- Magic Hat Howl
I can't wait for this. There's a lot of good stuff right there, and the variety in styles is all over the place. Plus all of these brews will be 10% during the tasting only.
Be sure to mark your calendars.
Monday, December 14, 2009
Tasting coming up!!!... sort of...
The weekend has ended, which means its back to booze time for us at RPWL.
- Belgian 6-pack gift sets with 6 different beers will be in later this week. This will make an awesome gift for any beer aficionado. I'll try to get the specifics on what beers are included.
- We're finalizing a date and line-up for a beer tasting to be held sometime this month. Right now, we're leaning towards either December 23rd/24th or the 30th/31st. Thoughts?
- For this tasting, we're going to focus on some things that many of you haven't had a chance to try yet. Right now, we're specifically talking about Goose Island's Matilda (I tried it Saturday. An amazingly subtle, yet complex and smooth, Belgian pale ale. Couldn't put it down. I'll get around to posting my notes later.) and Blue Moon's Grand Cru. We'll let you know more info as it becomes available.
- Belgian 6-pack gift sets with 6 different beers will be in later this week. This will make an awesome gift for any beer aficionado. I'll try to get the specifics on what beers are included.
- We're finalizing a date and line-up for a beer tasting to be held sometime this month. Right now, we're leaning towards either December 23rd/24th or the 30th/31st. Thoughts?
- For this tasting, we're going to focus on some things that many of you haven't had a chance to try yet. Right now, we're specifically talking about Goose Island's Matilda (I tried it Saturday. An amazingly subtle, yet complex and smooth, Belgian pale ale. Couldn't put it down. I'll get around to posting my notes later.) and Blue Moon's Grand Cru. We'll let you know more info as it becomes available.
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Saturday Updates
Caps got DESTROYED by the Sabres on Wednesday night. Awesome game. I'm enjoying my case of beer courtesy of Erek. And Ryan Miller, too, I suppose.
- Goose Island's Matilda is here. 4-packs are cold and in the beer doors. They're selling for $9.99 a pop. I'll try to do a review later and hopefully we'll be able to throw it in a tasting sometime soon as well.
- I know everyone's pushing gift ideas on you right now, but one gift set we have that's worth the try is Dooley's Liqueur. It's a toffee flavored, cream-like liqueur, and it comes with a Dooley's tumbler glass. All for $19.99. Not a bad deal, and a great gift idea if you need one for a booze-loving friend.
- Also, as the holidays are quickly approaching, Erek and I have done our homework and brought in some great favorites for this time of year. Our single malt selection is at an all-time best and we have some great deals, too. And we have extremely overhauled our sparkling wine section. Gloria Ferrier, Argyle, Rigol Cava... and those are just a few of the newbies to the store. As always, we're glad to help you find exactly what you're looking for. Feel free to ask us.
Well, that's all for now. Check back later for some tasting notes.
And Go Navy!
- Goose Island's Matilda is here. 4-packs are cold and in the beer doors. They're selling for $9.99 a pop. I'll try to do a review later and hopefully we'll be able to throw it in a tasting sometime soon as well.
- I know everyone's pushing gift ideas on you right now, but one gift set we have that's worth the try is Dooley's Liqueur. It's a toffee flavored, cream-like liqueur, and it comes with a Dooley's tumbler glass. All for $19.99. Not a bad deal, and a great gift idea if you need one for a booze-loving friend.
- Also, as the holidays are quickly approaching, Erek and I have done our homework and brought in some great favorites for this time of year. Our single malt selection is at an all-time best and we have some great deals, too. And we have extremely overhauled our sparkling wine section. Gloria Ferrier, Argyle, Rigol Cava... and those are just a few of the newbies to the store. As always, we're glad to help you find exactly what you're looking for. Feel free to ask us.
Well, that's all for now. Check back later for some tasting notes.
And Go Navy!
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Sabres v Caps, Ver. 2.0
Buffalo hosts the Caps tonight. Erek and I have another case of beer on the line and I can't afford to lose this.
Puck drops @ 7. Pick up some brews at the store before then.
Puck drops @ 7. Pick up some brews at the store before then.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Magic Hat Winter Seasonal: Howl
A review for you all to enjoy...
Magic Hat (Burlington, VT) Brewing, the makers of #9, Circus Boy, and other wheat-y, fruit inspired concoctions have decided to give us their version of a schwarzbier. This beer replaces Jinx as their winter seasonal in the limited release line-up. Dark 12-oz bottle with eyes peering over random objects that spell out the beer's name.
Appearance: Dark. Not completely black, but close to it. Brownish hues. An off-white frothy head with clumps of bottles.
Smell: Sweet and malty. A lot of coffee notes. Lots of schwarzbier goodness here. I'm surprised that this is coming from Magic Hat.
Taste: Bittersweet and cola-like. A good amount of smokiness and smoked meat (sounds odd, but it's pleasant in the background.) Very above average for the style. The finish almost makes you think it won't linger, but the good earthy, dark malt sticks with you for a bit. Quite nice.
Drinkability: I like this quite a bit. Carbonation is spot on and fizzy. An easy drinker and you'll want to keep sipping it.
Overall: Highly recommended. There aren't many schwarzbiers out there that are in this price range. (Sam Adams Black Lager?) And this ranks right there with anything else you'll find. Good stuff from MH.
Magic Hat (Burlington, VT) Brewing, the makers of #9, Circus Boy, and other wheat-y, fruit inspired concoctions have decided to give us their version of a schwarzbier. This beer replaces Jinx as their winter seasonal in the limited release line-up. Dark 12-oz bottle with eyes peering over random objects that spell out the beer's name.
Appearance: Dark. Not completely black, but close to it. Brownish hues. An off-white frothy head with clumps of bottles.
Smell: Sweet and malty. A lot of coffee notes. Lots of schwarzbier goodness here. I'm surprised that this is coming from Magic Hat.
Taste: Bittersweet and cola-like. A good amount of smokiness and smoked meat (sounds odd, but it's pleasant in the background.) Very above average for the style. The finish almost makes you think it won't linger, but the good earthy, dark malt sticks with you for a bit. Quite nice.
Drinkability: I like this quite a bit. Carbonation is spot on and fizzy. An easy drinker and you'll want to keep sipping it.
Overall: Highly recommended. There aren't many schwarzbiers out there that are in this price range. (Sam Adams Black Lager?) And this ranks right there with anything else you'll find. Good stuff from MH.
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