Category Archives: Craft Beer

Crispin Stagger Lee

Posted on January 23, 2012 by dennis

Blended 3 times, using apple-wines aged in American rye whiskey barrels – Colfax Classic apple-wine plus a “Forbidden Fruit” experimental wit-style yeast fermentation. Final blend with unfiltered fresh-pressed Gravenstein apple juice. ABV: 6.9% Poured Appearance: Whiskey Cloudy. Slightly opaque. Color: … Continue reading →

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Crispin Artisanal Reserve Honey Crisp

Posted on January 23, 2012 by dennis

A coudy hard cider. Serve over fresh ice, experienec the smooth, full-bodied crisp taste of Crispin Honey Crisp. Naturally fermented using a premium apple juice blend, not from concentrate, with no added malt, spirit or grape alcohol. Tweet

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Crispin Artisanal Reserve The Saint

Posted on January 23, 2012 by dennis

Experience a sweetly floral to herbal aromatic bouquet and an elegant yeasty flavor with a sustained mouth-feel that develops complexity on the palate. Naturally fermented with Belgian Trappist yeasts using a premium apple juice blend, not from concentrate, with no … Continue reading →

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2009 BECKMEN Cuvee le Bec Blanc- December Wine Club Wine

Posted on December 2, 2011 by dennis

2009 BECKMEN Cuvee le Bec Blanc This blend of Roussanne, Marsanne and Grenache Blanc displays lovely aromas of green apple, peach, pear, beeswax and minerality. Juicy pear flavors continue on the palate, underscored by layers of honeycomb and white pepper. … Continue reading →

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Intro To Beer Tasting

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Doug Shumaker

One would think beer drinkers need no help in tasting beer.  If you are tapping a keg of Blahblahblah Light you probably don’t even care.  If it’s like a dog’s nose (cold, wet) then yup – it’s good.  But when … Continue reading →

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Goose Island Demolition

Posted on October 29, 2011 by dennis

Goose Island Demolition Brewed to honor the brave souls who kept our brewpub open in the early 90’s while wrecking balls tore down the mall around us. Dry and smooth, with a grassy, citrus aroma and honey malt middle. Beer … Continue reading →

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Goose Island Sofie

Posted on October 29, 2011 by dennis

Goose Island Sofie Fermented with wild yeasts and aged in wine barrels with orange peel, Sofie is a tart, dry, sparkling ale. A subtle, spicy white pepper note, a hint of citrus from the orange peel and a creamy vanilla … Continue reading →

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Goose Island Fleur

Posted on October 27, 2011 by dennis

Goose Island Fleur A Belgian style pale ale blended with hibiscus and kombucha tea, Fleur is a beautiful, rose-colored ale with an aroma of strawberries and hibiscus flowers. Her flavor balance starts with a hint of sweet, ripe berry and … Continue reading →

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Goose Island Matilda

Posted on October 27, 2011 by dennis

Goose Island Matilda Wild in character, with a slightly fruity aroma and a spicy yeast flavor that is as unique as it is satisfying – Matilda is an intriguing choice for beer and wine lovers alike. Dry and quenching, it’s … Continue reading →

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Goose Island Pere Jaques

Posted on October 27, 2011 by dennis

Goose Island Pere Jaques Brewed with loads of malt and Belgian yeast, Pere Jacques is a wonderfully fruity, malty ale. Pere Jacques’ complex flavors stand shoulder to shoulder with the Belgian Dubbels enjoyed in the world’s finest beer bars. At … Continue reading →

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