Yeah, something glitched on posterous, the host for our website. I sent that back in the beginning of the month and it just came through! Sorry about that...
It's great to have Pagosa Brewing Company recognized as a National Monument, but what's that tall rock out west that everyone's been talking about? Let's have a brew and discuss it.
Liquor Stories:
Our tribute to local liquor stores that like beer - and not just crap beer, I mean Real Beer! Not all of them are cool enough to contribute to our kick a$$ club, so be sure to treat the ones that do with some extra business. You might even get a discount!
*** Come Press Time, Silver Dollar was all that contributed this month. Please note that this month the beer style is "Sour" and they have a great selection to chose from!
Silver Dollar
Silver Dollar Liquor Store
New 6pk of the Month
Stone Brewing Sublimely Self-Righteous
-Not really new but now in 4pks instead of Bombers
which is nice
Alaskan Brewing Winter Ale
-Ale brewed with spruce tips
New Bombers of the Month
Three Barrel Brewing Black Copter
-American Export Stout
Hop Trash
-IPA
-I love this beer and if you have not tried it you need to grab a btl
Deschutes Brewing Chasin’ Freshies
-Fresh Hop IPA strait from their Bond Street Series
-Made from a Heirloom strain of Cascades Hops
Elevation Brewing Apis IV
-Belgium Quad brewed with fresh honey
-This new brewery, in Ponchoa Springs, was introduced to my by Jason Cox and now I cant get enough and have to stop twice every time I go to Denver. I have been bugging them so much that they finally got me a couple of cases to sell and if you have not had this beer I can’t recommend this beer enough!
6pk of the Month (always $1 off)
*I try to stick to style but since there is no real 6pks of sours I am going to do IPA again!
Deschutes Brewery Inversion IPA
- $7.39
Bomber of the Month (always $1 off)
Sierra Nevada/Russian River Brux
-Wild Ale
-$8.79
Sours/Wild/Berliner Weisse/ Farmhouse/ Lambic in Stock
Cuvee des Jacobins, Supplication, La Folie, Bret Beer, Brux, Decon Struction, Shenanigans, Snarling Badger, Lindemans (Cuvee Rene, Peche Lambic, Framboise Lambic)
FYI - This event was last week.
http://durangoherald.com/article/20121013/NEWS01/121019788/0/SEARCH/Raising-one-to-new-monument
http://durangoherald.com/article/20121013/NEWS01/121019788/0/SEARCH/Raising-one-to-new-monument
Interesting survey that the Brits would like us homebrewers to take. I went through the survey this morning and it took about 10 minutes. Some of the questions were a bit redundant, but whatever. If you are a homebrewer and would like to give them some feedback, see the email below. If not, yeah well whatever...
Randini
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Alessandro Biraglia <bnabi@leeds.ac.uk>
Date: Wed, Oct 17, 2012 at 4:04 AM
Subject: Research Interest in US Homebrewers
To: bnabi@leeds.ac.uk
Dear Sir, Dear Madam my name is Alessandro. I am an Italian HB and Doctoral Researcher at Leeds University, United Kingdom. With my colleague Vita we are very interested in examining the US Homebrewers’ Community.
The objective of this survey is to evaluate the role of entrepreneurial characteristics and behaviours in the intentions of starting a business.
We would really appreciate if you could kindly fill in our short and interesting survey by following this link https://www.survey.leeds.ac.uk/homebrewing We would also like to ask you to circulate our survey among the members of your club or putting it on your discussion forum, Facebook group or Twitting it. By helping us with this research, you will provide a vital contribution to the
theoretical and practical advancement of the entrepreneurial marketing field. For further information do not hesitate to contact me at the email address bnabi@leeds.ac.uk Thank you very much for you kindness Regards Alessandro Biraglia Vita Kadile Doctoral Researchers Leeds University Business School
From: Alessandro Biraglia <bnabi@leeds.ac.uk>
Date: Wed, Oct 17, 2012 at 4:04 AM
Subject: Research Interest in US Homebrewers
To: bnabi@leeds.ac.uk
Dear Sir, Dear Madam my name is Alessandro. I am an Italian HB and Doctoral Researcher at Leeds University, United Kingdom. With my colleague Vita we are very interested in examining the US Homebrewers’ Community.
The objective of this survey is to evaluate the role of entrepreneurial characteristics and behaviours in the intentions of starting a business.
We would really appreciate if you could kindly fill in our short and interesting survey by following this link https://www.survey.leeds.ac.uk/homebrewing We would also like to ask you to circulate our survey among the members of your club or putting it on your discussion forum, Facebook group or Twitting it. By helping us with this research, you will provide a vital contribution to the
theoretical and practical advancement of the entrepreneurial marketing field. For further information do not hesitate to contact me at the email address bnabi@leeds.ac.uk Thank you very much for you kindness Regards Alessandro Biraglia Vita Kadile Doctoral Researchers Leeds University Business School
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From: "Pagosa Brewing & Grill" <tony@pagosabrewing.com>
Date: Oct 6, 2012 3:40 PM
Subject: Special Pagosa Pouring in Denver on Friday 10/12
To: <randy@speeddirect.com>
From: "Pagosa Brewing & Grill" <tony@pagosabrewing.com>
Date: Oct 6, 2012 3:40 PM
Subject: Special Pagosa Pouring in Denver on Friday 10/12
To: <randy@speeddirect.com>
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Pagosa Brewing Co. | 100 N. Pagosa Blvd. (behind the Wild Hare) | Access via off Bastille (by the Kiva Mini Storage) | Pagosa Springs | CO | 81147 |
From Star Liquors in Durango:
Hello Home Brewers and Beer Lovers!!! The chill is really in the air now and I have to wear a coat in the morning drive to work. The seasons roll on, but the darker beer is tasting so good right now. A quick shout out to Bill Downs for running the judging at the San Juan Brew-fest, he brought a new level of professionalism to the event and it was a joy to work with him. On another note I promised a review on The Bruery’s Tart of Darkness but we have already sold out of this great beer, I will try to get more next year and have enough to try a bottle and review the beer. Well lets get down to talking about beer and I am going to start with a local favorite that we have been waiting for with baited breath. SKA Brewing has released their first installment of a rotating Stout series that will change on the solstice and equinox of each year. Welcome Mole Stout, a stout brewed with cocoa, peppers and spices that really captures the style well. I am personally a fan of this style of beer and found the cinnamon the most powerful spice with the cocoa adding a nice creaminess. The peppers added a hint of heat on the finish and the aroma was everything we love in a good mole. I am getting mixed reviews from customers on this beer, but I think a beer lover will see the quality in brewing and attention to detail in the recipe. Only sold in 6pk cans for $7.99. New Belgium has released another Lips of Faith beer, the Peach Porch Lounger. Brettanomyces yeast with peaches, hominy grits, molasses and lemon peel with biscuit malts have created a great beer. 9.4% ABV give it a little heat on the finish, and the sweet peach and molasses merry well with moldy biscuit and a light hop spice. Another great unique beer produced by New Belgium, a 22oz bomber is $8.49, with a limited supply. Since October is right around the corner I thought reviewing an Oktoberfest was in order. Santa Fe Brewing has really been doing great things this year, and the Oktoberfest is no exception. The snazzy package really catches the eye and it’s in a can, which holds the delicate malt profile well. Carmel, biscuit, and roasty malt with a touch of hops to balance it out makes this an easy drinking and tasty beer for the cooler months. 6pk can are $7.79 and seasonal so get it while you can. Dogfish Head is back in Southwest Colorado after many phone calls and emailing and maybe just a bit of foot stomping! We are even getting a few cases of their bombers. The Palo Santo Marron is a big brown aged on Palo Santo wood from Paraguay. The wood has a significant affect on this big beer, roasted malt and a hint of coffee blend well together with mild wood flavors. I found the wood to have a unique flavor that was like a dark molasses. Hops and heat finish out this great beer. 12% ABV makes the 4pk of 12oz bottles easier to handle at $15.99, also sold in singles, this is a beer worth trying. Uinta brewing from Utah has released their Imperial Pumpkin Ale again this year and it is one of my personal favorite pumpkin beers of the year. Aged in oak and at a humorous 10.31% ABV this is truly a start the fire and settle in for the night bomber. Pie spice, oak, toffee and caramel blend with the pumpkin, a dry finish belies the nose. The heat blends well with all the flavors and I found the beers subtleties really came out when it warmed a bit. 22oz limited release for $12.99, and if you like a pumpkin beer don’t miss this one. Well that’s all for this month but I do have some good news for the Pliney the Elder lovers out there. We will be putting Pliney on the shelf in a VERY limited amount next Monday October the 1st, one bottle per person per day. We get very little down here in Durango and want to spread it out to as many beer lovers as we can. Also our Beer of the Month for October will be Deschutes Brewery form Oregon and all 6pks will be $6.99. A price that is almost unheard of for this great beer. As always if you are looking for that hard to get beer come in give me a call or email me and I will try and track it down for you. Cheers, Oliver
Just in time for our HOPS meeting and the Oktoberfest style of the month!
Liquor Stories:
Our tribute to local liquor stores that like beer - and not just crap beer, I mean Real Beer! Not all of them are cool enough to contribute to our kick a$$ club, so be sure to treat the ones that do with some extra business. You might even get a discount!
Mountain Spirits
Three Barrel Brewing Co. in bombers
Hop Trash IPA
Trashy Blonde Ale
Burnt Toast Brown Ale
Leinenkugels Octoberfest
More to come.....
Silver Dollar
Silver Dollar Liquor
New 6pks of the month
Blue Moon Harvest Pumpkin Ale
Leinenkiugels Oktoberfest
-German-style Marzen
Breckenridge Brewing Regal
-Imperial pilsner not much in stock get it while you can
-At 7% this beer drinks way too easy!
New Bombers this month
New Belgium& Alpine Brewery Super Hop
-Double IPA
New Belgium Peach Porch Lounger
-Ale brewed with molasses and lemon peel and with
Peach juice added
-At 9.4% alc this bomber will get you going
Mactarnahan’s Brewing Spine Tingler
-Golden Belgian-style triple
Ska Hoperation Ivy #12
-The next edition to Ska’s local series is this Wet Hop IPA
-Fresh hops from Leroux Creek Farms by Hotchkiss, and malt from Alamosa malting Co.
Twisted Pine Brewing Big Shot Espresso Stout
-2008 GABF Silver medal
Odell Brewing Deconstruction
-Wild Ale is 42% Golden Ale aged in wine barrels and 58% Golden Ale, then fermented with wild yeast and Lacto.
Sierra Nevada & Russian River Brux
-Domesticated Wild Ale
-Dry and complex Belgian-style ale refermented with Brettanomyces bruxellensis
6pk of the Month (always $1 off)
Leinenkiugels Oktoberfest
-$5.69 this month
Bomber of the Month (always $1 off)
Avery The Reverend
-$5.89 this month
Oktoberfest in stock
Blue moon Harvest Pumpkin, Hofbrau Oktoberfest, Leinenkiugels Oktoberfest, Paulaner Oktoberfest
Howdy HOPS Heads,
Just wanted to send out a reminder that there is a HOPS meeting at Pagosa Brewing Co on Tuesday the 25th at 6:00. Here is a list of the upcoming styles of the month. If you are a dues paying member and can not remember your color group, send me an email at randy@speeddirect.com and I can get it to you (please do not reply to this email or else it goes to everyone).
Upcoming Styles of the Month:
Month: Style: Color Group:
| Sept 2012 | Oktoberfest / Marzen | RED |
| Oct 2012 | Sour Ale | YELLOW |
| Nov 2012 | Porter | GREEN |
| Dec 2012 | Winter Ales | RED |
| Jan 2013 | Belgian | YELLOW |
| Feb 2013 | Stout | GREEN |
| Mar 2013 | Red / Amber Ale | RED |
Randini
Did I tell the HOPS group that, in the ancient world, hops sprouts were harvested and eaten like asparagus? They are still occasionally eaten that way in some Mediterranean areas. WHAT A WASTE.Doug Neel