Happy Friday the Thirteen to you all, hope your spooky June day goes well.

There is one thing I want to talk about before I start today’s Round-Up, there’s been some rumblings as of recent that I’m in cahoots with certain retailers or breweries when it comes to posting information. Let me just say that’s patently false. I credit the person who provides me the information first. Some people are more active about providing information and I think it’s only fair to credit them.

This is a free site and I run it because I love beer. Anyway, on to the Round-Up

Stuff from around the web

• Anheuser-Busch is getting viral.
• Beer and St. Louis makes for a very small world.
• A review of AB’s Winter Bourbon Cask Ale.
• Drink more beer, make more electricity.
• Adam Jedhav’s newest article in the Pos-Dispatch.
• St. Louis isn’t the only area affected by AB’s possible buy-out.

Beer Releases and News

• Andrew from Bon Vivant Wines informs me to some new beers he has in his stock:
  • Avery 15
  • O’Fallon Whiskey Barrel Aged Smoked Porter
  • Brasserie Dupont Moinette Blonde
  • Brasserie Dupont Moinette Brune
  • Lagunitas IPA
  • Dogfish Head Festina Peche
  • Bolder Hazed and Infused
  • Bolder Copper Ale
  • Allagash Witte
  • Czechvar Pilsner
  • Westmalle Triple
  • Coniston XS Bitter
  • Urthel Hop-It
  • Ommegang Ommegeddon
  • Brasserie d’Achouffe Houblon Dobbelen Triple IPA
  • DFH 60min IPA
  • DFH 90min IPA
  • Victory Storm King
• Paul at The Wine and Cheese Place in Clayton alerts me to some new beers he has in stock at the Clayton and Rock Hill locations:
  • Gouden Carolus 2008 Grand Cru Blue
  • Gouden Carolus 2008 Grand Cru Red
  • Achel Blonde
  • Achel Bruin
  • Daleside Monkey Wrench Dark Ale
  • Oberon Mini Kegs
  • Hitachino Espresso Stout
  • Brasserie de La Senne Zinnebir Blond
  • Brasserie de la Senne Stouterkik
  • Nogne Imperial Stout Norway
  • Nogne Porter Norway
  • Daleside Old LegOver
  • Mahrs Jubelfestbier
• Mike Cherre, Beer Consultant at Lukas Liquor posts on their blog some of the new selections they have in stock:
  • Ommegang Witte (750ml bottles & 4-packs)
  • Southern Tier Cherry Saison (Seasonal)
  • Reunion ‘08 Organic Red Rye Ale (22oz bottles)
  • North Coast Le Merle (750ml bottles)
  • Samichlaus (750ml bottles)
  • Bell’s Hopslam (very, very limited so hurry!)
  • Bell’s Oberon 5L mini kegs

Here’s a list of upcoming beer events:

• June 17 - STL Hops Meet Up
• June 21 - Hermann’s Rhythm and Brews
• June 28 - Westport Beer and Brat Festival

It was nice meeting a bunch of you at the St. Louis Brews homebrew meeting last night. A lot of beers to be had last night, I noticed some of you had to drop out. For shame! On to the Round-Up:

Stuff from around the web

• The Bible, Beer and the New York Times
• Science, Burgers and Beer
• Lee Koehler reviews Schlafly Kolsch
• Anheuser-Busch and the NHL, BFF.

Beer Releases and News

• Andy from Whole Foods let’s us know about some new beers he has in his stock (and remember if you don’t see it on the shelf, be sure to ask for it):
  • Bell’s Brewery - Oberon Mini Kegs
  • Lefthand Rye Bock 750ml
  • New Grist 6pks
  • Reunion bombers
  • Maredsous 8 & 10 4pks
  • Ommegang Witte 750ml
  • Southern Tier Cherry Saison
• Paul at The Wine and Cheese Place in Clayton alerts me to some new beers he has in stock at the Clayton and Rock Hill locations:
  • BrewDog Punk IPA (660)
  • BrewDog The Physics (660)
  • Paradox 009 Ardbeg Stout (330)
  • Paradox 005 Glen Moray Stout (375)
  • Samichlaus 2006 3 liter bottle
  • Southern Tier Cherry Saison
  • Left Hand Rye Bock
  • Left Hand Twin Sisters Double IPA
• Mike Cherre, Beer Consultant at Lukas Liquor posts on their blog some of the new selections they have in stock:
  • Left Hand Rye Bock (750ml bottles)
  • BrewDog: The Physics (22oz bottle)
  • BrewDog: Punk IPA (22oz bottle)
  • J.W. Lee’s Calvados 2006
  • Leipziger Gose
  • Jan de Lichte Double Wit
  • Schlafly Reserve Imperial Stout 2007
  • Schlafly Reserve Barleywine 2007
  • New Belgium La Folie

Here’s a list of upcoming beer events:

• June 6 & 7 - St. Louis Microfest
• June 17 - STL Hops Meet Up
• June 21 - Hermann’s Rhythm and Brews

Well, I can sort of answer this question:

I was wondering if you knew of anybody in the St. Louis area that carried Tennants? Lukas Liquors only has it in 1/2 barrel quantities and I haven’t found anybody else that has it. I figured that you are the man that would know where I can turn. Thanks for any info!

I know that the Scottish Arms carries this on draught but anyone else know where you can get it?

I hope everyone is ready for a great weekend of drinking, this festival is shaping to be even better than last year’s. Here’s the Round-Up:

Stuff from around the web

• Fox’s Screwballs took a trip over to Anheuser-Busch before the Cubs-Cards series.
• Matt’s Beer Blog reviewed Schlafly’s Export IPA.
• Adam Jadhav of the Post-Dispatch has created a new column called Hip Hops. This is the first in what’s hopefully many columns to come.
• The Slag Pile picks up some beer at Lukas Liquor.

Beer Releases and News

• Andrew from Bon Vivant Wines informs me to some new beers he has in his stock:
  • DFH 120 Minute (Maybe today, probably next week)
  • Founders Rubaeus
  • DFH Aprihop
  • Schlafly Export IPA
  • Jolly Pumpkin Calbaza lanca, Bam & E.S. Bam
  • Two Brothers Monarch White
  • Sierra Nevada Summerfest
  • Hofbrau Maibock
  • Avery Collaboration
  • Lefthand Chainsaw
• Paul at The Wine and Cheese Place in Clayton alerts me to some new beers he has in stock:
  • Jolly Pumpkin - Bam Bier Batch 280/281
  • Jolly Pumpkin - Calabaza Blanca Batch 285
  • Jolly Pumpkin - ES Bam Batch 288/289
  • Jolly Pumpkin - La Roja Blend 4,2008
  • Jolly Pumpkin - Oro de Calabaza Batch 275
  • Altenmunster Maibock
  • Bison Brewing Reunon 08 Organic Red Rye
  • Lindemans Cuvee Rene
  • Traquair House Ale
• Paul also informed me for those not attending the Heritage Festival, that they’ll be tasting the Jolly Pumpkin beers at the Wine and Cheese Place in Clayton between Noon and 3PM.
• Ric at Sybergs on Gravois alerts me to some new beers he’s carrying for your drinking enjoyment:
  • Augie’s Rye Pale Ale
  • Samuel Smith Oatmeal Stout

Here’s a list of upcoming beer events:

• May 8, 9, 10 - St. Louis Brewers Heritage Festival
• May 10 - Iron Barley’s 5th Anniversary Party
• May 14 - Newstead Tower Schlafly Beer Dinner
• May 15 - Whole Foods IPA Beer Tasting
• May 15 - Mangia Italiano Spring Beer Dinner
• May 29 - Starr’s May Beer Dinner

MC from Lukas Liquor emailed to inform me that Boulevard’s Smokestack series is now available at Lukas Liquor. I had a post earlier this month detailing the information for all 4 Smokestack beers. I’ve also heard a rumor (so take it for what it is, a rumor) that Boulevard may stop producing the Double-Wide IPA as the hop shortage is causing some pricing issues, so that may be a keeper if you buy it.

Late Breaking Info: Paul from Wine and Cheese Place informed me that the Rock Hill location has the beers in stock and Clayton will get them in tomorrow.

Way back on February 4th, I mentioned that Left Hand Brewing Company would be making it’s way to the St. Louis market. Well, that day has arrived. No longer will you have to drive over to the East Side to get your Left Hand fix (though you should still visit your favorite Illinois beer stores whenever you can) you can now find it at your favorite beer store in Missouri.

A few quick calls tells me that a few of the stores with Left Hand in their possession are: Whole Foods, Wine and Cheese Place (in Clayton and Rock Hill) and Lukas Liquor. Give your favorite beer store a call to find out the availability at their location.

Remember everyone, the more we buy these new beers in the market the more likely they are to keep adding new breweries. It helps everyone in the long run.

You may remember a few weeks ago when I mentioned that Avery was now distributing in Missouri, but we in St. Louis hadn’t received anything yet. Well I’m here to tell you that Avery has arrived in St. Louis. Paul from the Wine and Cheese Place in Clayton has informed me that he received his shipment of Avery products from his distributor today. Mike from Lukas Liquor also let me know he has Avery in stock as well.

So rush out and get a 6 pack of Ellie Burge recommended Ellie’s Brown Ale today.

Mr. Claus was very nice to me this year bringing me a bunch of beer related toys:

 If you’re not familiar with the items above, here’s a list:

• Stainless Sparge Arm
• March 809HS-PL Pump
• Stainless Steel Ball Valve (For the pump.)
• Stainless Coupler (For the pump.)
• Stainless Hose Barb
• Brewing Classic Styles by Jamil Zainasheff and John Palmer
• $50 to Lukas Liquor (from my brother.)

Weee, this is going to make brewing just that much more fun.