Allagash, of Portland, Maine, has introduced a new beer in their Tribute Series, called Hugh Malone Ale.

(Not much to be read about who exactly Hugh Malone was—although we turned up some info about a former Alaskan House Representative who helped father the Alaska Permanent Fund, which was started to more or less let Alaskans share in the profits of its natural resources.)

The brew is a Belgian IPA with an 8.5%ABV. Best of all—similar to North Coast’s Brother Thelonius supporting the Monk Institute—one dollar of every bottle will benefit the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardners Association, “the country’s oldest and largest state organic farmer coalition.”

What’s better than beer that does good?

Hugh Malone will be here on Thursday. Hugh Malone Ale, that is.

Images: Allagash

 

 

 

Starting on Saturday, May 19, we are cleaning house. We need to get rid of some inventory to make room for more interesting things that you’ve been asking for. So help us help you!

The following are on SALE as singles for $1.25/ea or any 6 for $6. (Get it? 6-4-6)

Heineken
Samuel Adams Boston Lager
Samuel Adams Light
Yuengling Light
Becks Dark
Grolsch
Fosters
Harp
Bass
Spaten
Negra Modelo
Modelo Especial (cooler bottles only)
Smithwicks (cooler bottles only)
Guinness (cooler bottles only)

Check the singles SALE shelf in the cooler, others will be ready to chill later for your Saturday picnic or whatever it is you do on weekends. We do beer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brooklyn Brewery’s first release in a 750ml bottle is coming soon. Brooklyn Local 1 is already available throughout the Northeast, so we suspect it’s heading south or maybe already in a warehouse awaiting a new home. How can we be sure it’s on the way? We can’t. We’re just seeing more stories, press releases and commentary going around the last month. The buzz has picked-up and the tastings have begun.

Brooklyn Local 1 is a “Belgian-inspired strong golden ale“ according to the brewery’s website. However, Ratebeer.com says it’s more simply a Belgian strong ale and BeerAdvocate actually calls it a saison, leaving much confusion. Regardless, most of the reviews are positive, so we look forward to this new release by brewmaster Garrett Oliver. It’s nice to see Brooklyn Brewery go a little old-school.

And speaking of good news from NY breweries! We just found out yesterday that the yummy beers of Southampton Publick House are coming to NC in just a few months, hopefully in time for Summer, but at least by Fall. (More label approval issues, like Bell’s.) If you are unfamiliar, Southampton is typically ranked among the top specialty breweries of the world (#8 by Ratebeer.com) and holds a few spots in BeerAdvocate’s Top 100.

Cheers to that!

Photo: NYDailyNews.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It’s Brew Year’s Eve today! We hope you’ll drop by for beer and get a little freebie on us.

Because of all the snow last night, the rest of winter’s Left Hand Snowbound in 22oz bombers are on sale for just $4.00. Bison Winter Warmers are just $5.00. Both beers are perfect for today’s freezing temps! For Bell’s fans, we have Bell’s Winter White Ale on sale for just $8.50 and Brooklyn’s Winter (Scottish) Ale for $9.00.