SLOWBEER NEWS - ARRIVALS, GROWLERS & TASTINGS

Its been a crazy past few weeks with plenty happening both good & bad. Unfortunately our store laptop was stolen a couple of weeks ago, as result a number of email trails have been lost. If you have an order outstanding or general inquiry unanswered please send through a prompt, so that we can get onto it asap. In more positive news, we have plenty of exciting new beers hitting the shelves. Full details below.

BEER & BREWER 2011 AWARDS – WE NEED YOU!
Its back again, after an excellent showing last year, we are hoping to better those results but once again we need your help! We would very much appreciate you taking the time to vote for us. Whether you purchase in store or online please follow the link, choose CATEGORY 8 & show us your support! http://www.beerandbrewer.com/awards

NEW RELEASES & FRESH STOCKS
From Australia & New Zealand
2 Brothers Voodoo Baltic Porter 330ml $6.00 - Dark , rich & roasty brewed as a lager, as the Baltic version requires.
3 Ravens Rye Roggenbier 500ml $9.00 – An amped up version of their white with orange, coriander, wheat & spicy rye.
Red Duck Canute The Gruit 330ml $5.00 – Tangy, Medieval style dark ale with hawthorn berry juice & stinging nettles.
Red Duck Belgian Vanilla Porter 330ml $5.50 – Roasty with dark fruit, spice & vanilla notes.
Red Duck The Ox Imperial Stout 330ml $9.00 – A beast by name & nature, big & brash with plenty to like.
Red Duck Queen Bee Honey Porter 330ml $6.00 – Dark & roasty with dry, earthy honey notes.
8 Wired Sauvin Saison 500ml $12.00 – Modern take on the style brewed with Kiwi hops to compliment earthy, fruity Belgian yeast.
Croucher Patriot American Black Ale 500ml $12.00 – Very drinkable, with a touch of roast & plenty of hop character.
Mike’s Imperial Porter 750ml $26.00 – Big & rich with plenty of chocolate fudge & dark fruit notes & bittersweet roast.
Mike’s Coffee Porter 750ml $29.00 – As above with the bittersweet coffee notes more overt.
Renaissance Craftsman Choc Oat Stout 500ml $10.00 – Amazing chocolate character with a creamy, mellow palate. Delicious!

From Japan
Baird Double Dry Imperial Belgian IPA 633ml 18.00 – Double dry hopped with both US & Euro varieties to +100IBU.
Baird Kiwi Strong Pale Ale 633ml $18.00 – We all love Kiwi hops & this is a perfect way to showcase them!
Baird Rainy Season Black Ale 633ml $18.00 – Dark & roasty but with plenty of herbally hop character to balance.

From UK
Brewdog Alice Porter 330ml $7.50 – Reserved by Brewdog standards but excellent nonetheless. Mocha & vanilla notes dominant.
Brewdog Avery Brown Dredge Lager 330ml $11.50 – This Imperial Pilsner was brewed under the guidance of 3 respected beer writers.
Brewdog Three Floyds Btch Please 330ml $21.50 – Collab barleywine brewed with peated malt & aged in Jura Whisky Casks.
Dark Star Espresso Stout 500ml $8.00 – Light & delicate on the palate with robust bittersweet coffee notes.
Harviestoun Ola Dubh 12 330ml $11.00 – The brewery’s famed Old Engine Oil aged in 12yo Highland Park Whisky Casks.
Harviestoun Ola Dubh 16 330ml $12.00 - The brewery’s famed Old Engine Oil aged in 16yo Highland Park Whisky Casks.
Harviestoun Ola Dubh 30 330ml $16.00 - The brewery’s famed Old Engine Oil aged in 30yo Highland Park Whisky Casks.
Harviestoun Ola Dubh 40 330ml $19.00 - The brewery’s famed Old Engine Oil aged in 40yo Highland Park Whisky Casks.
Harvietoun Mr Sno’balls 330ml $5.50 – Essentially an ESB, rich caramel & toffee malt with dark fruit notes.

From Spain
Moritz Epidor 330ml $4.50 - Rich , dark & malty bock style lager.

From USA
Brooklyn Lager 355ml $4.00 – Amber lager, malty yet clean with nice, cleansing hop bitterness. $21.50/$75 (6pk/Case24)
Brooklyn Local 1 750ml $18.50 – Belgian style golden ale brewed with aromatic sugar from Mauritius.
Sam Adams Noble Pils 355ml $3.00 – Exceptional robust, aromatic hop character. $16.50/$60 (6pk/Case24)
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale 355ml $4.00 – The classic we all know & love! $21.50/$75.00 (6pk/Case24)

GROWLER FILL LOYALTY CARDS
As you know we like to lead the pack, being the first retailer in Oz to offer growler fills in store & now the first to discount them, with our growler fill loyalty cards in operation. While most loyalty schemes are exactly that, ours is pretty simple: Next time you come for a fill, you will be issued with a card, be sure to bring it back every time you fill & we stamp it, get 10 stamps, then you receive a FREE fill! This equates to a 10-15% discount, pretty easy & certainly worthwhile. After all, you can’t knock free beer!

FILLING FOR GROWLERS
Doctor’s Orders Pulse Belgian Oatmeal IPA
Many Sydneysiders may be familiar with Doc, as he hosts the Darlinghurst Taphouse Alestar sessions. He has been producing very interesting beers under the Doctor’s Orders brand, many of which are brewed at Potters in the Hunter Valley. This particular release is a Belgian style IPA. Brewed with Kiwi hops that provide a vibrant tropical fruit aroma & grassy bitterness on the palate, that compliments the earthy & slightly citric Belgian yeast, while the oatmeal provides a mellow, creamy palate. Overall a very drinkable hoppy option with a twist. Filling as we speak. If you don’t already have a growler, bottles are $15 each, while a fill of Pulse Belgian IPA is $25.00
UP NEXT: Brewdog Alice Porter

SLOWBEER NEWS - ARRIVALS, GROWLERS & TASTINGS

Its here! Arguably the busiest week ever, with seemingly an endless amount of beers hitting the shelves at an almost uncontrollable rate, so much so that its best to get straight into it. Full details below.

BEER & BREWER 2011 AWARDS – WE NEED YOU!
Its back again, after an excellent showing last year, we are hoping to better those results but once again we need your help! We would very much appreciate you taking the time to vote for us. Whether you purchase in store or online please follow the link, choose CATEGORY 8 & show us your support! http://www.beerandbrewer.com/awards

NEW RELEASES & FRESH STOCKS
FROM AUSTRALIA
3 Ravens Hell 500ml $7.50 – Munich style Helles lager, malty & slightly sweet with a dry, clean finish.
Cavalier Brown Ale 650ml $12.00 – US style brown ale, robust roasted malt with pronounced hop character.
Cavalier Pale Ale 650ml $12.00 – Brewed with Kiwi Nelson Sauvin hops, overtly fruity with grassy bitterness.
Cavalier Weizen 650ml $12.00 – German style hefeweizen, banana & clove yeast notes.
Feral Golden Ace 330ml $4.50 – Belgian style golden ale brewed with distinct & unique Sorachi Ace hops.
Mornington Peninsula Brown Ale 330ml $3.90 – English style, malty & rich with nut & caramel malt notes.
Mornington Peninsula Pale Ale 330ml $3.90 – US style, robust fruity hop character on nose & palate.
Mornington Peninsula Witbier 330ml $3.90 – Belgian style, brewed with orange peel & coriander seeds.
Mountain Goat Rare Breed Surefoot Stout 650ml $9.50 – Perennial winter favorite, slightly sweet style stout.
Murrays Shawns Fault IBA 330ml $8.00 – One of the country’s first black IPAs, dark malt with plenty of hops.
Red Hill Imperial Stout 330ml $7.50 – Back for another year, arguably the brewery’s most popular seasonal release.

FROM ENGLAND
Crouch Vale Amarillo 500ml $8.00 – English style pale ale with a twist, brewed with fruit driven US amarillo hops.
Dark Star Espresso Stout 500ml $7.50 – Light on the palate but full of bittersweet dark roasted malt & coffee flavour.
Theaksons Old Peculiar 500ml $7.50 – This classic brew is back, rich, dark, smooth & very rewarding.

FROM BELGIUM
Boon Gueuze Marriage Parfait 375ml $11.50 – Amazing blend of the finest gueuze from this producer.
Boon Oude Kriek 375ml $13.00 – Blend of 1,2 & 3 year old kriek.
Bush Prestige 750ml $41.00 – Belgian strong dark ale, aged in Bordeaux wine barrels.
Chouffe Houblon DIPA Tripel 330ml $8.00 – Brilliant American inspired Belgian style IPA
De Dolle Oerbier 330ml $9.00 – Intriguing brew, dark & rich, with brett yeast for earthy, funky character.
Delirium Nocturnum 330ml $8.50 – Strong dark ale & a winter release from this brewery.
De Ranke Guldenberg 330ml $6.00 – Well balanced Belgian pale ale, significant hop character & yeast presence.
De Ranke XX Bitter 330ml $6.00 – Another very hop driven Belgian style pale ale tending to IPA.
Duchesse de Bourgogne 250ml $6.00 – A touch of sweetness, aging in oak vats picks up wild yeast tartness.
Dupont Monks Stout 330ml $5.00 - Full of dark, bittersweet roasted malt with complexity only Belgians can produce.
Dupont Dry Hopped Saison 1500ml $36.00 – Amazing value for a beer that is also truly amazing!
Gouden Carolus Hopsinjoor 330ml $7.50 – Exceptionally hop driven Belgian strong golden ale.
Gouden Carolus Cuvee Van De Keizer Blue 750ml $18.00 – Unbelievably rich & strong dark ale. Brewed once a year.
Gouden Carolus Cuvee Van De Keizer Red 750ml $18.00 – A strong golden ale. Similar to blue, brewed once a year.
Gouden Carolus Passbier 750ml $18.00 – Easter seasonal brew, strong ale with spices added to the brew.
Grimbergen Optimo Bruno 330ml $8.00 – Strongest & richest dark ale from this iconic brewery.
Liefmans Cuvee Kriek 375ml $10.00 – Blend of 1,2 & 3 year old kriek using oud bruin as base. Similar to kriek lambic.
Liefmans Goudenband 375ml $10.00 – Aged in oak vats, where it picks up a tart wild yeast character.
Lucifer 750ml $16.00 – In the same vein as the classic duvel, a strong golden ale.
Rodenbach Original 250ml $5.00 – Blend of 75% young & 25% old ale.
Rodenbach Grand Cru 330ml $7.00 – Greater proportion of old to young ale in the blend.
Rodenbach Vintage 750ml $29.00 – Specifically selected single vintage ale.

FROM DENMARK
Beer Here Yulewine 500ml $16.50 – Rich barley wine style with slightly sweet chewy malt & balancing bitterness.
Beer Here Jule IPA 500ml $13.50 – Subtle sweet malt with robust US hop character & the addition of orange peel.
Norrebro Bombay Pale Ale 400ml $9.00 – English style IPA, balanced rich malt & robust hop character.
Norrebro Forars Doppelbock 400ml $9.50 – Powerful, full bodied lager, sweet with caramel & raisin notes.
Norrebro Little Korkney Ale 600ml $35.00 – Big & chewy malt profile supporter by aggressive hop character.
Norrebro New York Lager Cans 330ml $5.50 – Robustly hopped with US cascade but a clean, crisp finish.
Norrebro Kings County Brown 400ml $6.00 – Brewed with Garret Oliver from Brooklyn Brewer, robust US style brown ale.

FROM GERMANY & EASTER EUROPE
Andechs Doppelbock 500ml $8.00 – Amazingly rich dark & malty lager.
Andechs Hefeweisse 500ml $7.50 – Unfiltered, pale German wheat beer.
Grand Imperial Porter 500ml $7.00 – Highly acclaimed Baltic style porter with robust dark bittersweet roasted malt.
Hacker Pschorr Animator 500ml $9.00 – Essentially a doppelbock, rich & malty sweet on the palate.

FROM NETHERLANDS
La Trappe Isid’or 750ml $14.00 – Brewed to commemorate the 125 year anniversary of the brewery.
La Trappe Quadruple 750ml $16.00 – Strong & rich ale with dark fruit & spice notes.
La Trappe Tripel 750ml $14.00 – Strong golden trappist ale, aided by the inclusion of coriander seed.

PLUS HEAPS OF GLASSWARE!
Including: Duvel Tulips $11.00, Tripel Karmelite Tulips $15.00, Rochefort Chalices $13.00, Chouffe Tulips $9.00, Delirium Tulips $12.00, Gulden Draak Tulips $11.00, Hommelbier Tulips $9.00, Kwak Wooden Framed Glasses $35.00, Piraat Tulips $11.00, Cuvee des Trolls Tulips $10.00, St Bernardus Chalices $10.00, Cantillon Tumblers $13.00, Hopus Flutes $10.00

GROWLER FILL LOYALTY CARDS
As you know we like to lead the pack, being the first retailer in Oz to offer growler fills in store & now the first to discount them, with our growler fill loyalty cards in operation. While most loyalty schemes are exactly that, ours is pretty simple: Next time you come for a fill, you will be issued with a card, be sure to bring it back every time you fill & we stamp it, get 10 stamps, then you receive a FREE fill! This equates to a 10-15% discount, pretty easy & certainly worthwhile. After all, you can’t knock free beer!

FILLING FOR GROWLERS
VIVEN PORTER
Its not too often that you find young Belgian breweries with the ability to produce both classic & modern styles brilliantly. As you would expect Viven have some great Belgian style brews, however this robust porter is certainly a more modern example. Rich dark roasted malt with a touch of choc fudge sweetness & coffee roast & a nice hit of hop bitterness to balance. Certainly robust but it belies its 7% abv, coming across really drinkable. Filling as we speak. If you don’t already have a growler, bottles are $15 each, while a fill of Viven Porter is $25.00
UP NEXT: HITACHINO NEST ESPRESSO STOUT