This weekend a bunch of our favorite seasonals are back in stock. We just love this time of year! Here’s to this weekend’s happiness:

AVERY The Czar
BELL’S Expedition Stout
CORSENDONK Noel
DUCK-RABBIT Baltic Porter (second shipment)
LEFT HAND Warrior
LEFT HAND Snowbound
LEFT HAND Goosinator
SCALDIS Christmas
SWEETWATER Festive Ale (flip-top/waxed)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It’s Expedition weekend! No, we’re not talking about some adventure—though we’d love to throw ourselves on a trail this weekend—we’re talking about Bell’s Expedition Stout! Like the rest of the Bell’s stouts that arrived a little over a month ago, this is the granddaddy of them all. Strong at 10.5% abv, Expedition is a sipper and a real winter warmer, though not in the traditional sense. Arguably the most limited and most talked about seasonal Bell’s, Expedition promises to be strong and smooth. This stout has a 92 rating on Beeradvocate. Limited to one six-pack per person.

“The vintage port of American stout. A good ale for the cellar. Well suited for November storms and trips across the Sahara.”

Don’t forget French Broad’s Wee-Heaviest is now here in 22oz bottles. After last night’s tasting, we can confirm that this brew is a hit. We sold more than two cases in two hours! Grab this single-batch brew while you can, folks. Tasty.

Also in today are the big and beautiful 1-liter flip-top and wax-sealed bottles of Sweetwater’s Festive Ale. They look mighty pretty on the Thanksgiving table.

What’s that? Cold Mountain? Highland’s seasonal was pretty much gone before it even got here…

Source/Image: Bell’s Brewery

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At Thursday’s tasting, we’re going to do some fall and winter seasonals. Especially exciting is the debut of French Broad Brewery’s Wee-Heaviest, which will be available in 22oz bombers. This is the first bottled brew by French Broad and we’re proud to make it our featured beer for the remainder of November. Bottles arrive tomorrow.

Mahr’s Jubelfest
“The only true craft beers imported from Germany come from the tiny Mahr’s brewery in Bamberg. Jubelfest is like no other Oktoberfest beer—very deep and dark, with an unusually roasty, earthy, and complex character. …Mahr’s Jubelfest does not fit either the traditional or the modern mold, but it perfectly represents the true spirit of the season – a warm, rich celebration of the harvest, the beer equivalent of a big, overstuffed chair to settle down in.” [Marzen / 4.9% abv]

Weyerbacher Autumnfest
“Copper-amber in color, AutumnFest is made with Vienna and Munich malts for that authentic Bavarian taste. Each sip imparts roasted malt followed by a smooth finish. Wonderfully balanced with a clean, velvety, slightly fruity taste, AutumnFest is the perfect beer for the Fall—a nice transition between the lighter beers of summer and the darker, heavier winter brews.” [Marzen / 5.4% abv]

Heavy Seas Winter Storm
“With five different hops, this ale is pure hop power still perfectly balanced with a rich malt character. Floral and aromatic, the hop character is enhanced by the technique of dry hopping, a traditional method of increasing aroma.” [Extra Special Bitter / 7.5% abv]

French Broad Wee-Heaviest
“Wee-Heaviest is a kicked-up version of our popular Wee-Heavy-er with the addition of Belgian yeast.” [Belgian Scotch Ale / 9.0% abv] 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Several blogs are debating the issue of “beer goggles.” It’s interesting to read the (mostly) intelligent debate. What do you think?

Matthew Yglesias
Megan McArdle
Ezra Klein

At first, we were confused by one of the names above and thought it was Andrea McCardle, who played little orphan Annie in the original Broadway production, but alas, it is not. That would have been weird, huh?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Seasonals are starting to pour in, so here are new additions:

BROOKLYN BREWERY Winter Ale*
BUTTE CREEK (ORGANIC) Fresh Hop IPA*
GREAT DIVIDE Hibernation Ale*
JOLLY PUMPKIN Oro de Calabazo
SIERRA NEVADA Celebration Ale*
ROGUE Old Crustacean
SWEETWATER Festive Ale*
SWEETWATER IPA

Image: Great Divide