The first run of beer for the new beer door

(more to follow)

We'll start with imports and move to domestic. Some of these beers need no explanation, others we've included some kind of description. I believe we've brought in most items that were requested and that we could get out hands on. Others may be available in the future and some we just don't know.

Rochefort Trappist Brewery
The Abbey of St-Remy, in the southern part of Belgium, was founded in 1230, and the monks began to brew beer sometime around 1595. The beautiful small brewery in the abbey, Rochefort Trappistes, is one of only seven Trappist breweries in the world and makes full-bodied, deeply flavored dark ales. They are bottle-conditioned and among the world's most highly respected beverages.

Rochefort "10" or Blue Cap-- Great strength balanced by a complexity of flavors and firm malt backbone. The bouquet covers a wide range: port wine, leather, apricots, oak, spices - a deeply intriguing beverage. Gold Medal—World Beer Championships 2004, 2006

Rochefort

"8" or Green Cap--the flavor is vigorous and complex, with firm body to support the strength. The aroma has elusive notes of fresh fruit, spice, leather, and figs. Gold Medal—World Beer Championships 2004, 2006

 

Orval Trappist Ale--

, often referred to as The Queen of Trappists. It was first made in 1931, and has a complex and unusual flavor and aroma produced by a unique strain of yeast. The beer is light in color, slightly cloudy, and has a large, foamy head. There is a complex aroma of leather, horse blanket, spice, and many other earthy components. 6.2% ABV

Blanche de Bruxelles

Witbier-- is a very old type of beer, a specialty of the farm-breweries of old Brabant. The master brewers used their very best crops to make this beer. The natural spice aromas of coriander and bitter orange peels are added during the brewing process. The brewing method, which includes infusion, is very slow. The beer, which is not filtered, is bottled and refermented with yeast and brewing sugar. You need only take a sip of this delicious drink to appreciate the fresh and mellow flavor with its hint of orange. It is really not like any other beer.

Mac Queen's

Nessie Red Ale--This isn't really Scottish; it's from Schloss Eggenburg brewery in Austria (best known for Samichlaus). It isn't even red, despite its claim to be an "original red ale." Gebraut Aus Whiskymalz: brewed from whiskey malts. Beer Advocate categorizes it as a scotch ale/wee heavy, while ratebeer calls it a smoked beer, which is way off (it's only faintly smoky).

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Jolly Pumpkin Calabaza Blanca

- Aged in large oak casks and refermented in the bottle, Calabaza Blanca is a Belgian Biere Blanche. Spiced with orange peel and coriander, you'll find it refreshingly tart, with a wonderfully dry finish.

Bell's

Third Coast --A golden beer brewed with pale malts. Large American hop additions contribute a crisp refreshing bitterness. A tribute to the Great Lakes, T.C.B. is a truly quaffable beer.

Victory

Storm King Stout --With a huge, Pacific Northwest hop aroma & character upfront, Storm King subsides into massive, roast malt complexity. More flavor than mere words can adequately describe. Rich and substantial, it will warm your heart. Champion Stout: Real Ale Festival, Chicago 2002
Top Rated American Beer: BeerAdvocate.com, 2003

Two Brothers

The Bitter End--A classic American pale ale that has a subtle
malt character and noticeable hop flavor and aroma. Three American hop varieties to add a citrus and floral
hop complexity making this an incredibly drinkable beer.

Two Brothers

Domaine DuPage French Style Country Ale--Domaine DuPage is a rural, northern France, amber coloredale. This well-balanced beer is full and sweet up front with caramel, toasty, and fruity characters. The finish has a gentle floral and spicy hop balance that cleanses the palate. Bronze Medal winner 2007 GABF

Lagunitas

Maximus IPA-- At the height of the heat in the heart of the summer, we felt the only cure was a raging mouthful of fresh Hops and Malt. Caution: May remove enamel from teeth. Alcohol 7.5% by volume

New Holland

Red Tulip Ale--A red ale with rich and smooth flavors of malted barley, balanced by underlying hints of dark fruit. Brewed in homage to our hometown tulip festival, Red Tulip evokes spring's renewing spirit. Excellent with roasted pork, red meats and dried fruit.

Southern Tier

IPA--Down the lips and on the tongue...Ah, tas-TEE! There's more of a coppery feel on the palate, and hops are less pronounced in the flavor than they were in the smell. Very well balanced and palatable, quite smooth and mellow, a vastly drinkable IPA, indeed.

Atwater

Mai-Bock--A traditional German helles bock, golden in color and brewed with only the finest imported malt and hops. The distinct malty sweetness is balanced by a pronounced hop finish. Brewed to Welcome the Spring Season. 7.5% ABV

Avery

New World Porter--A traditional black porter, with a surprise twist - it's dry-hopped!! They've expanded the porter category a bit, adding a delightful, dry hop aroma to blend with the sweet caramel and chocolate characteristics of a Robust Porter.

Three beers that are distributed by one of the BIG THREE. This first one is getting quite a bit of notice.

Wild Blue

Blueberry Lager--The Blue Dawg Brewing team carefully selected a blend of hops and barley malt to ensure they complemented and balanced Wild Blue's dominant blueberry notes, resulting in a robust and aromatic beer with a refreshing, palate-cleansing finish. Brewed with a blend of German hops from the Hallertau region in Bavaria and classic Aroma hops from the Willamette Valley in the Pacific Northwest.

Spanish Peaks

Black Dog English Style Ale—A deep amber ale with pleasant hop aroma. It has layers of malty flavors that give it a complex and well balance taste.

Spanish Peaks

Honey Raspberry Ale—This is a medium bodied ale with a light amber color. It's made with wildflower honey and natural raspberry extract giving it a unique fruity taste, soft palate and touch of sweetness.