Well, I was hoping for more new beer to round out the Round-Up but it looks like a quiet week after the releases from Wednesday. But it seems like it’s going to be a quiet weekend as far as beer releases go.

Stuff from around the web

• Here are a few thoughts and photos from the Heritage Festival.
• Wired Magazine checks in on the beer ingredient shortage.
• A behind the scenes look at the Budweiser barley plant.
• A blogger’s thoughts on O’Fallon Smoke.

Beer Releases and News

• Chris at Randall’s Wine & Spirits in Fairview Heights has just received Dogfish Head 120 Minute IPA in stock. This IPA has 120 IBUs, 21% ABV and 450 calories per 12 oz serving. Chris let me know that the amount that came to Southern Illinois is extremely limited, so pick this one up ASAP.
• Paul from Wine and Cheese Place in Clayton received a ton of special export beers in yesterday which are available at both the Clayton and Rock Hill locations:
  • GERMANY
    • Aventinus Vintage 2004 (only 250 cases made)
    • Gosebrauereri Leipziger Gose (in traditional flask bottle with long thin neck)
    • Schneider Hopfen Weisse
    • St. Michaelsburg Kellerbier 16.9oz
  • BELGIUM
    • Glazen Toren Jan de Lichte 25.4oz
    • Glazen Toren Cuvee Angelique 25.4oz
    • Brouwerij De Regenboog ‘t Smisje Blond 11.2oz
    • Brouwerij De Regenboog Dubbel 11.2oz
    • Brouwerij De Regenboog Grand Reserva 11.2oz
    • Brouwerij De Regenboog Catherine the Great 11.2oz
    • Alvinne Gaspar 11.2oz
    • Alvinne Podge 11.2oz
    • Alvinne Extra IPA 11.2oz
    • Vapeur Cochonne 25.4oz
    • Strubbe Ichtegem Grand Cru…11.2oz
  • ENGLAND
    • Harvey A.leCoq Extra Stout 11.2oz
  • SCOTLAND
    • Harviestoun Ola Dubh 12yr Highland Park Cask…$6.99
    • Harviestoun Ola Dubh 16yr Highland Park Cask…$7.99
    • Harviestoun Ola Dubh 30yr Highland Park Cask…$13.99
  • SWITZERLAND
    • Franches Montagne Abbay de St. bon Chien 2007 25.4oz
    • Franches Montagne Cuvee du 8eme 25.4oz
    • Franches Montagne Cuvee du 7eme 25.4oz
  • MALTA
    • Farsons Lacto Milk Stout 11.2oz
  • ITALY
    • Baladin Wayan 25.4 oz
    • Baladin Xyauyo 16.9oz
    • Piccolo Birrificio Seson…25.4oz
    • Como Malthus Birolla…16.9oz
    • Beba Molto Molto 16.9oz
  • ARGENTINA
    • Otro Mundo Golden Ale
    • Otro Mundo Red Ale
  • WALES
    • Tomos Watkin Lovely Ale
    • Tomos Watkcin OSB (old style bitter)
• Corral Liquors posted some of their special offerings on their website:
  • O’Fallon Pappy van Winkle Whiskey Barrel Smoked Porter
  • Flying Dog Beire de Garde Dog
  • Pyramid Curve Ball Kolsch
  • Breckenridge Summer
  • Boulder Sweaty Betty
  • Jolly Pumpkin La Roja Amber Ale
  • Jolly Pumpkin Oro De Calabaza Golden Ale
  • Jolly Pumpkin Bam Biere
  • Jolly Pumpkin ES Bam Biere
  • 3 Floyds Robert de Bruce
  • Allagash Black
  • Allagash Musette
  • Allagash Oddessey
  • Avery Collaboration Not Litigation
  • Avery Maharaja
  • Sam Adams Triple Bock
  • Dogfish Head Chateau Jiahu
  • New Holland Black Tulip
  • New Holland Night Tripper
  • New Holland Dragons Milk
  • New Holland Pilgrams Dole
  • New Holland Sun Dog
  • New Holland The Poet
  • New Holland Mad Hatter
  • Victory Hop Wallop
  • Two Bros. Cane & Ebel
  • Two Bros Monarch Wit
  • Clipper City Golden
  • Clipper City Pale
  • Lucky Buddha Beer
  • Sierra Nevada ESB
  • Schell Maifest
  • Black Douglas
  • Hoppin’ Frog Mean Manalishi DIPA
  • Hoppin’ Frog Boris The Crusher Stout
  • Hoppin’ Frog Black And Tan
  • Hoppin’ Frog Wheat
  • Founders Red Rye
  • Founders Cent IPA
  • Founders Dirty Bastard
  • Founders Dry Hopped Pale

Here’s a list of upcoming beer events:

• May 22 - Lagunitas Beer Tasting at the Rotten Apple
• May 29 - Starr’s May Beer Dinner