08/08/08. Fun. Anyway, I’m on may way to Madison, WI this weekend to attend Great Taste of the Midwest. I’ll try and take a lot of pictures and I will try to stay sober enough to remember all of the beers I plan on tasting. But that may be a tall order once you’ve seen the list of who’s coming and what they’re bringing. Anyway, it looks like St. Louis is in for a mild weekend, should be a nice one. On to the Round-Up:

Stuff from around the web

• Get out your sword and loin-cloth, and prepare for the Clash of the Beer Titans.
• Free beer coming to an end at AB?
• Ever interested in what crazy old people think about the AB/InBev Merger? Read Town Talk.

Beer Releases and News

• Paul at The Wine and Cheese Place in Clayton alerts me to some new beers he has in stock:
  • De Molen Rasputin
  • Just received a new batch. Only 380 bottles made.
  • De Molen Storm & Averij
  • Mikkeller It’s Alive
  • Mikkeller Monks Brew
  • Bieres-23 Biere de Mars
  • Cantillon Lou Pepe Gueuze 2005 Vintage
  • Duysters Loterbol Bruin
  • Weihenstaphaner Fest Bier
  • Schlafly Oktoberfest
  • Hofbrau Oktoberfest
  • Spaten Oktoberfest
  • Vapeur * En Folie (750)
  • Toren Ondineke * Triple (750)
  • La Rulles * Estavale (25.4)
• Mike at The Wine and Cheese Place in Rock Hill alerts me to some new beers he has in stock:
  • Mikkeller Draft Beer
  • Mikkeller Black Stout 17.5%
  • Mikkeller Monk’s Brew
  • Mikkeller It’s Alive
  • Bieres-23 Biere de Mars
  • Duyster’s Loterbol Brown (750)
  • Left Hand Twin Sisters IPA
• Dick Krekeler from Macklind Avenue Deli has some beers for you:
  • Avery Brewing - Collaboration Not Litigation Ale
  • Avery Brewing - Hog Heaven Barleywine
  • Avery Brewing - The Reverend
  • Avery Brewing - Salvation Ale
• Robin at Provisions Gourmet Market has some new beers as well:
  • La Rulles Estivale
  • Vapeur en Folie
  • Avery Karma
  • Mikkeller Draft Beer
  • Left Hand Twin Sisters
• Jerad Gardner, of the Rotten Apple lets me know about his most current draught selection. If you haven’t been to the Rotten Apple, take the time to visit:
  • Founder’s Brewing - Rubaeus
  • Two Brothers Brewing - Bitter End
  • Lagunitas Brewing - Gnarly Wine
  • Founders Brewing - Reds Rye
  • Victory Brewing - Hop Devil
  • Victory Brewing - Prima Pils
  • Dogfish Head Brewing - 90 Min IPA
  • Two Brother’s Brewing - Domaine DuPage French Country Ale
  • Pyramid Brewing - Apricot Hefe
  • Breckenridge Brewing - 471
  • Founder’s Brewing - Dirty Bastard
  • Stag
• Jerad also let me know about the most current draught selection at The Stable as well:
  • North Coast Brewing - Red Seal
  • North Coast Brewing - Old Rasputin
  • Bells Brewing - Oberon
  • Bells Brewing - Two Hearted
  • Sleeman Brewing - Cream Ale
  • Hoegaarden
  • Pabst
  • Riessdorf - Kolsch
  • Duechesse De Bourgonge
  • Lefthand Brewing - Twin Sisters
  • Lefthand Brewing - Milk Stout
  • Unibroue Brewing - Apple Ephemere
  • Schlafly Brewing - Barrel Aged Grand Cru
  • Charleville Brewing - Hoptimistic
  • Charleville Brewing - Half Wit
  • La Chouffe
  • Kasteel Rouge
  • Odells Brewing - 5 barrel Pale Ale
  • Kostriker Brewing - Schwartz
  • O’Fallon Brewing - Wheach
  • O’Fallon Brewing - Smoked Porter
  • Pilsner Urquell
  • Michelob
• Andy from Whole Foods let’s us know about some new beer he has in his stock (and remember if you don’t see it on the shelf, be sure to ask for it):
  • Left Hand Twin Sisters 22oz
  • Weihenstephaner Festbier 6pk
  • Lamar St. Organic Pale Ale 6pk (our house beer)
  • La Choulette Sans Coulottes 750ml
  • Duchesse De Bourgogne 4pk
• Kevin at The Wine and Cheese Place in West County has expanded his selection and has added these beers:
  • Mikkeller Black Stout
  • Mikkeller Monks Brew
  • Nils Oscar IPA
  • Loterbol Bruin
  • BFM Abbaye de Saint Bon Chien 2007
  • BFM Le Meule
  • Nogne Porter
  • Haandbryggeriet Dark Force

Here’s a list of upcoming beer events:

• Aug 14 - Whole Foods Belgian/Farmhouse/Sour Beer Tasting
• Aug 14 - St. Louis Brews August Meeting
• Aug 20 - Bell’s Beer Dinner at Newstead Pub

If you couldn’t tell by now, I’m a bit of a weather nerd. I’m constant checking Weather Underground for the latest forecast (and let me tell you, they’re quite reliable). What does this have to do with beer? Well it’s interesting to see that while we’re in for the hottest stretch of weather this summer so far, Fall is just around the corner. How do I know this? We’ve just had our first sighting of a couple of fall seasonals in this week’s Round-Up. Who’s ready for a pumpkin beer? On to the Round-Up:

Stuff from around the web

• If you were ever interested in a review of Bud Ice, I found one for you.
• Could this year’s big political issue be our favorite beverage?
• Don’t get too comfy AB Execs, you may be flying like the rest of us soon.
• Is there a chance that IT and AB may not mix?
• One in seven AB beers will soon be green.

Beer Releases and News

• Paul at The Wine and Cheese Place in Clayton alerts me to some new beers he has in stock:
  • Southern Tier PumKing Imperial Pumpkin Ale
  • Val-Dieu Grand Cru
  • Val-Dieu Tripel
  • Weihenstephaner Fest Bier
  • Left Hand Twin Sisters
• Mike Cherre, Beer Consultant at Lukas Liquor posts on their blog some of the new and special selections they have in stock:
  • Pyramid Curve Ball Kolsch
  • Pyramid Crystal Wheat
  • Southern Tier Pumking
• Robin at Provisions Gourmet Market has some new beers as well:
  • Southern Tier Creme Brulee
  • Southern Tier Big Red Ale
  • Southern Tier Heavy Weizen
  • Southern Tier Unearthly
  • Grande Blanche
  • Unibroue 400th Anniversary
• Jerad Gardner, of the Rotten Apple lets me know about his most current draught selection. If you haven’t been to the Rotten Apple, take the time to visit:
  • Founder’s Brewing - Rubaeus
  • Two Brothers Brewing - Bitter End
  • Lagunitas Brewing - Gnarly Wine
  • Founders Brewing - Reds Rye
  • Victory Brewing - Hop Devil
  • Victory Brewing - Prima Pils
  • Dogfish Head Brewing - 90 Min IPA
  • Two Brother’s Brewing - Domaine DuPage French Country Ale
  • Three Floyd’s - Alpha King APA
  • Breckenridge Brewing - 471
  • Founder’s Brewing - Dirty Bastard
  • Stag
• Andy from Whole Foods let’s us know about some new beer he has in his stock (and remember if you don’t see it on the shelf, be sure to ask for it):
  • Southern Tier Crème Broulee 22oz
  • Unibroue 4ooth 750ml
  • Pyramid Curve Ball 6pk
  • Schlafly Oktoberfest 6pk

Here’s a list of upcoming beer events:

• Aug 1 - Oakville Beer Tasting
  
• Aug 14 - Whole Foods Belgian/Farmhouse/Sour Beer Tasting
• Aug 14 - St. Louis Brews August Meeting
• Aug 20 - Bell’s Beer Dinner at Newstead Pub

We have a new thread in the Forum titled, “What did you drink last night?” It gives everyone a chance to discuss what beers they enjoyed the night before and maybe even brag a little bit. As I was typing up a monster post for the thread, it occurred to me it would probably make a decent post on the main blog as well. So here’s a little of my weekend drinking:

Friday
Two Hearted: Had kind of a crappy day, so I started off with an old favorite. Unfortunately I had it at Growler’s and I was having a poor time there.
Green Flash Hop Head Red: Came home and popped open one of the three beers I picked up while in Champaign. I was looking for their West Coast IPA, had to settle for this instead. Nice beer, but didn’t really live up to the “Hop Head” moniker. Could have standed a bit more bitterness, but it was still a nice beer.
DFH Indian Brown Ale: Picked this one up because of a comment someone said about this beer on another message board I post on. He compared it to dishwater. I saw that it picked up good ratings on BA (I know it’s not the end-all be-all of ratings, but it’s a quick go-to) and decided to try for myself. I’m very glad I did, it has a very pleasant hop aroma that matches well with the roasted malts.
Founders Red Rye: If this was available in Missouri, it may usurp Two Hearted as may go-to beer.

Saturday
Schlafly Weiss Bier: I volunteered working the Art of Food event and as such we got free Schlafly Weiss. I had about a billion glasses before the night was over. I really enjoyed it and wish they would sell this stuff in the bottles they currently label as a hefeweizen.
De Proef Reserve Signature Ale: After AoF ended, we were beat and decided to get a drink. We hit up 33 Wine Bar as the laid back atmosphere suited our desire to relax. Dylan recommended this, but I wish I could remember more about it.
Péché Mortel: Forgetting this was not a 750, I was planning on sharing this with a friend, oops. I remember this being very pleasant, but that’s about it.
Bad Idea: I don’t remember what it was, but it was not a good decision by me to order one last beer at last call. So we’ll just go with the name “Bad Idea.” Let’s make it clear though, the beer was not at fault.

Sunday
DFH 90 Minute:We decided to hit The Rotten Apple as sort of a present to ourselves after AoF. Bill and Ellie had not yet gone and Bill was keen to try a draught 90 Minute. We agreed that it’s a completely awesome beer, but it’s honestly not that much different than drinking it out of a bottle. But we wouldn’t turn it down if it was offered to us.
Founders Rubeaus: This was my original reason for going up to the Apple. I really enjoyed this beer out of a bottle so I wanted to try it on draught. Unlike 90 Minute, this was is very different on draught. I found that the bottled version was a bit sweet and edged closer to a raspberry soda whereas the draught version reminded me more of a beer.
Three Floyds Alpha King: The American India Pale Ale that’s trying to disguise itself as an American Pale Ale. I wish I would have had this before the 90 Minute, because it almost seemed like an APA after the DFH offering.
Founders Dirty Bastard: An obvious Americanized version of a Scottish Ale, but a damn good one. It had a very thick, almost creamy mouthfeel and plenty of caramel sweetness that was never overwhelming.
Avery The Beast: Jerad then started breaking out some beers from in the back. The first was this 14.9% monster from Avery. The nose contained a big raisiny malty aroma along with some hot alcohol as well. The taste was sickenly sweet, in fact I think this beer is the reason why the word “cloying” was invented. Not my cup of tea.
Jolly Pumpkin Noel De Calabaza: I actually had this one a couple of weeks ago at Erato and at that time I remembered the previous bottles I’ve had seemed more sour. I don’t know if my palate has adjusted to these funky/sour beers, but this beer was no exception. It had plenty of funk, but not much of the sour I remember from previous bottles. Still a great beer though.

My liver is glad the weekend is over.

Sorry about the delay, had to head out to Champaign, IL again on business and wasn’t back until late. Anyway, a whole bunch of new beer came into the area, go out to your favorite retailer and buy some! Help the economy! Here’s the Friday Saturday Round-Up:

Stuff from around the web

• Songs and more over the AB/Inv deal.
• Joe Bonwich reviews Mattingly’s.
• Stan Hieronymus wonders if the big boys have your favorite brewer’s numbers.
• KC Beer Blog wanted to punch Schlafly’s moose.

Beer Releases and News

• Andrew from Bon Vivant Wines informs me to some beers he has in his stock:
  • Bear Republic Racer 5 IPA,
  • Bear Republic Hop Rod Ry
  • Sierra Nevada Anniversary Ale
  • Boulevard Double-wide IPA
  • Boulevard Saison
  • Liefmans Kriek
  • Liefmans Lambic
• Paul at The Wine and Cheese Place in Clayton alerts me to some new beers he has in stock:
  • Mikkeller Black Stout 17.5% alcohol
  • Mikkeller Draft Beer Imperial Pilsner
  • De Molen Rasputin Imperial Stout
  • De Molen Storm and Averij Imperial Double IPA
  • Unibroue Quatre-Centième 400th Anniversary Quebec
  • Southern Tier Creme Brulee
  • Ellezelloise Hercule Stout
  • Ellezelloise Quintine Blonde
  • Ellezelloise Saison
  • Duysters Loterbol Blond
  • Baird Angry Boy Brown
  • Baird Red Rose Amber
  • Baird Rising Son Ale
  • Baird Kurofone Porter
  • Pyramid Curve Ball Kolsch
  • Pyramid Crystal Wheat
• Mike Cherre, Beer Consultant at Lukas Liquor posts on their blog some of the new and special selections they have in stock:
  • Unibroue Quatre-Centième Brassin Commémoratif (750ml)
  • J.W. Dundee’s Hefe Weizen (6 pack)
  • Spanish Peaks Crystal Weiss (6 pack)
  • Avery’s Collaboration Not Litigation Ale (22oz)
  • Avery’s Samael’s Ale
  • Gouden Carolus Cuvée Van De Keizer vintage 2007 (750ml)
  • Goose Island Imperial IPA (4 packs)
• Ben Dressel let me know of the current draught line-up at Dressel’s Pub:
  • Guinness
  • Felinfoel ESB
  • Left Hand Milk Stout
  • Left Hand Sawtooth ESB
  • O’Fallon 5 Day IPA
  • O”Fallon Cask
  • Boulevard Pale
  • New Belgium Fat Tire
  • New Belgium Mothership Whit
  • Unibroue Maudite
  • Stella
  • Tuecher Hefe
  • Strongbow Cider
• Robin at Provisions Gourmet Market has some new beers as well:
  • Baird Brewery Red Rose Amber
  • Baird Brewery Angry Boy Brown
  • Baird Brewery Kurofune Porter
  • Ellezelles Hercule Stout
• Jerad Gardner, of the Rotten Apple lets me know about his most current draught selection. If you haven’t been to the Rotten Apple, take the time to visit:
  • Founder’s Brewing - Rubaeus
  • Lagunitas Brewing - IPA
  • Lagunitas Brewing - Gnarly Wine
  • Lagunitas Brewing Lucky 13
  • Allagash Brewing - Allagash White
  • Victory Brewing - Prima Pils
  • Dogfish Head Brewing - 90 min IPA
  • Two Brother’s Brewing - Domaine DuPage French Country Ale
  • Three Floyd’s - Alpha King APA
  • Lefthand Brewing - Chainsaw
  • Founder’s Brewing - Dirty Bastard
  • Stag
• Joe Billhartz of Specialty Import Distributing Co. let me know of some beer over in Illinois. Contact your favorite beer store to see if these are available:
  • Bear Republic Hop Rod Rye
  • Bear Republic Racer 5
  • Liefmans Kriek
  • Liefmans Framboise
  • Dogfish Head Black & Blue
  • Victory Saison

Here’s a list of upcoming beer events:

• July 30 - Beer vs Wine Dinner at Sheraton Clayton
• July 31 - O’Fallon Beer Dinner at Neruda in Edwardsville
• Aug 20 - Bell’s Beer Dinner at Newstead Pub

I think this may be the last big beer “festival” for a little while, unless someone can prove me wrong (and I hope you do.) So who else is planning on hitting on the Schlafly Belgian Beer and Musselfest tonight? I’m pretty excited to try some of these beers they’re going to have to offer. On to the Round-Up:

Stuff from around the web

• A lot of different news and observations about the AB/InBev deal.
• Now that’s some walking around money!
• Interesting story about baseball and O’Fallon Beer.
• The Post Dispatch talks about Mussels and Mania.

Beer Releases and News

• Andy from Whole Foods let’s us know about some new beer he has in his stock (and remember if you don’t see it on the shelf, be sure to ask for it):
  • Nogne O Imperial Stout 500ml
  • Nogne O Porter 500ml
  • Lemp Lager 6pk
  • Southern Tier Heavy Weizen
  • Mendocino Cast of Hawks Mixed 12pk
• Paul at The Wine and Cheese Place in Clayton alerts me to some new beers he has in stock:
  • de Dolle Ara Bier
  • Southern Tier Heavy Weizen
  • BrewDog Rip Tide Twisted Merciless Stout
  • BrewDog Paradox Macallan 1987 Stout
  • St. Louis Peche
  • St. Louis Framboise
  • Schlitz Beer (whopping $5.99 / 12pk cans)
  • Blue Moon (22oz)
  • Stella Artois (22oz)
  • Dundee Honey Brown
  • Portland MacTarnahans Black Watch
  • Bayerischer Bahnhof Berliner Style Weisse
  • Portland MacTarnahans Amber
  • Warsteiner Radler
• Mike at The Wine and Cheese Place in Rock Hill alerts me to some new beers he has in stock:
  • de Dolle Ara Bier
  • Magners Irish Cider
  • Southern Tier Heavy Weizen
  • BrewDog Rip Tide Twisted Merciless Stout
  • BrewDog Paradox Macallan 1987 Stout
  • Bayerischer Bahnhof Berliner Style Weisse
  • Schlitz Beer
• Robin at Provisions Gourmet Market has some new beers as well:
  • Nils Oscar Barley Wine
  • Nils Oscar Kalasol
  • Nogne IPA
  • Nogne Stout
  • Achel Trappist Bruin
  • Achel Trappist Blonde
  • Mikkeller Stateside IPA
• Jerad Gardner, of the Rotten Apple lets me know about his most current draught selection. If you haven’t been to the Rotten Apple, take the time to visit:
  • Alpha King
  • Gaffel Kolsch
  • Lagunitas Gnarly Wine
  • Lagunitas Lucky 13
  • Hardcore Cider
  • Lefthand Chainsaw
  • Stag
  • Dogfish 90 min IPA
  • Lagunitas IPA
  • Founders Dirty Bastard
  • Two Brothers Domaine Dupage
  • Allagash White
• Jerad also let me know about the most current draught selection at The Stable as well:
  • Sleeman’s Cream Ale
  • North Coast Old Rasputin
  • Schlafly Schwartz
  • Duchess De Bourgone
  • Riessdorf kolsch
  • Michelob
  • Hoegaarden
  • Schrimshaw Pils
  • Bells Two Hearted
  • Red Seal
  • O’Fallon Smoke Porter
  • Kostriker Schwartz
  • O’dells 5 barrel pale ale
  • Charleville Half Wit
  • Charleville Hoptimistic
  • Arcadia Hopmouth
  • Ayinger Brau Wiesse
  • Kasteel Rouge
  • La Chouffe
  • Unibroue Maudite
• Joe Billhartz of Specialty Import Distributing Co. let me know of some beer over in Illinois. Contact your favorite beer store to see if these are available:
  • Lost Coast Raspberry Brown
  • Dogfish Head Black & Blue (Limited)
  • Two Brothers Dog Days (almost gone)
  • Hoppin Frog Silk Porter
• Joe Billhartz also let me know that Rotten Apple is supposed to get Founders Rübæus on draught soon. Also Erato on Main is getting 90 Minute on draught soon as well!

Here’s a list of upcoming beer events:

• July 18-19 - Schlafly 2008 Belgian Beer & Mussel Mania

The dog days of summer may be upon us, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t still enjoy beer. I think I’m going to try and make it up to the Rotten Apple and try some of the delicious draught beers listed in this week’s Round-Up. Do you have some beer related plans this weekend?

Stuff from around the web

• I totally dropped the ball on this, luckily Dave picked it up.
• The Post-Dispatch talks about IPAs and Cicero’s Beer School.
• The Brewers Heritage Festival made a complete mess of Forrest Park, but it’s getting back in shape.
• If you were concerned about the rice crop due to the InBev/AB deal, have no fear.
• Beer vending machines? When can I put in a couple of quarters and get a draught pint

Beer Releases and News

• Andy from Whole Foods let’s us know about some new beer he has in his stock (and remember if you don’t see it on the shelf, be sure to ask for it):
  • Avery - Sameals Oak Aged Ale 12oz
• Paul at The Wine and Cheese Place in Clayton alerts me to some new beers he has in stock:
  • BFM La Meule Swiss Golden Ale
  • De Glazen Toren Saison d’Erpe - Mere
  • Professor Briem 13th Century Grut Beer
  • Avery Samaels Oak Aged Ale
  • Miller Genuine Draft Light “64″
• Jerad Gardner, of the Rotten Apple lets me know about his most current draught selection. If you haven’t been to the Rotten Apple, take the time to visit:
  • Lagunitas Brewing Lucky 13
  • Two Brothers Domaine DuPage
  • Lagunitas Gnarly Wine
  • Left Hand Brewing Chainsaw
  • Dogfish Head Brewing - 90 min IPA
• Shelby Durham at Lukas Liquor posts on their blog some of the new and special selections they have in stock:
  • Avery Karma
  • Avery 14′ER ESB
  • Avery Redpoint Amber
  • Avery Samael’s Ale

Here’s a list of upcoming beer events:

• July 16 - Newstead Tower Public House Boulevard Beer Dinner
• July 17 - Starr’s July Beer Dinner
• July 18-19 - Schlafly 2008 Belgian Beer & Mussel Mania

Sorry for the small Round-Up today, everything just seems relatively quiet on the beer front in St. Louis.

Stuff from around the web

• Neat write-up about the Rotten Apple.
• Don over at OatSoda reviews the Export IPA from Schlafly.
• If you’re Green and like beer, Schlafly is the place for you.
• More information on the upcoming Stable opening.
• CraftBrewRadio interviews Tom Schlafly.

Beer Releases and News

• 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:
  • Hitachino Nest XH Matured in Sake Casks
  • Hitachino Nest Commemorative Ale
  • Thiriez Extra Dry Hopped French Farmhouse Ale
  • Inveralmond Brewery Blackfriar
  • Orkney Dragonhead Orcadian Stout
  • Mendocino White Summer Ale

Here’s a list of upcoming beer events:

• June 21 - Hermann’s Rhythm and Brews
• June 21 - Wine Stein and Dine
• June 28 - Westport Beer and Brat Festival
• July 16 - Newstead Tower Public House Boulevard Beer Dinner

I shouldn’t have been shocked when Jared Gardner, the beverage manager for the Rotten Apple, sent me over an another beer list for The Stable that also included bottles, but I was pretty bowled over. Not only will they have an impressive draught list, but some great bottle beers as well. The Stable is open for bar service now and will be opening full service either Friday or Saturday from what I’ve been hearing. Give them a call to find out for sure. Oh and Jared also let me in on a little surprise, see if you can find it in this new list:

Draught

• Schlafly Schwarzbier
• North Coast Scrimshaw Pils
• Reissdorf Kolsch
• North Coast Red Seal Ale
• Hoegaarden
• Duchesse De Bourgogne
• Lefthand Milk Stout
• North Coast Old Rasputin
• Sleeman Cream Ale
• Unibroue Maudite
• O’Fallon 5 Day
• La Chouffe
• Kasteel Rouge
• Bell’s Two Hearted
• Arcadia Hopmouth
• Ayinger Brau-weisse
• Bell’s Oberon
• Schalfly Hefe
• Kostritzer Black Lager

Bottles

• Great Divide Hercules
• Great Divide Yeti
• Chimay Grande Reserve
• Southern Tier Unearthly Imperial IPA
• Hebrew Brewing Lenny’s RIPA
• Unibroue La Fin Du Monde
• Weihenstephan Brewing Hefe
• Rogue Brewing Shakespeare Stout
• Rogue Brewing Imperial Pale Ale
• New Belgium Fat Tire
• Cantillion Iris
• Boulevard Brewing Double Wide IPA
• Budweiser
• Miller High Life
• Stag

The Stable the newest location from the people who brought you the Rotten Apple will be opening in just a few weeks.  Not only will they be brewing their own beer and distilling their own alcohol but they’ll also have a fine selection of draught beer as well.  I was just given the list and I have to say I’m pretty excited:

Reissdorf Kolsch
O’Fallon 5 Day ipa
Old Rasputin
Michelob
Schlafly Hefe
Red Seal
Stag
La Chouffe
Kasteel Rouge
Scrimshaw Pils
Hopmouth
Hoegarden
Maudite
Schlafly Export IPA
Duchesse De Bourgogne
Left Hand Milk Stout
Charleville Half Wit Wheat

This is a pretty exciting list with a couple of beers I’ve personally never seen draught in St. Louis.  Nice to see another place in the area that is giving beer the love it deserves.

Jared Gardner, the Bar Manager at the Rotten Apple, emailed to let me know that they’ll be hosting a Lagunitas Beer Tasting on Thursday, May 22nd from 6:30PM to 9PM. These are the Lagunitas beers they’ll be sampling:

• Lagunitas Pils
• Lagunitas IPA
• Lagunitas Censored (aka the kronic)
• Lagunitas Hop Stoopid
• Lagunitas Old Gnarly Wine

Along with the fantastic Lagunitas beers they’ll also be offering an amuse bouche present by the new chef of Rotten Apple’s sister location, The Stable:

• 1st Course - Orange - Sherry Roasted Crimini Mushrooms Stuffed with Goat Cheese
• 2nd Course - Jumbo Shrimp Wrapped in Bacon with Ale Mustard Glaze
• 3rd Course - Beef Tenderloin Brochette with Gorgonzola Cheese Sauce
• 4th Course - Campfire Caramel and Chocolate Smores

The cost of the event is $25 which includes 5 pints of beer and the appetizers. Only 30 tickets are available and you can make your reservation by calling (618) 786-2798.