Nugget Nectar has finally arrived and we are going big on tasting it this year. This Friday tasting will be the first of two this month to cast a spotlight on Troegs Double Hoppy Amber. As well as the Nugget Nectar, there will be plenty of other beers to try, but this one is really focusing on Nugget.
Hailing from Everett, we have been carrying Down the Road since they first started brewing beer. Over the last few years, these guys have kept on chugging along and producing ales and lagers that have earned a good amount of buzz in this beer world of ours. It has been a while since we have had them come in to pour their offerings so we’re gunna change that. Mike from Down the Road will be here tasting beers like Seventh Star IPA, Pukwudgie Pale Ale, Springheel Jack London Porter, and their Cherry Feyborn Berliner Weisse. THis is a brewery that is gathering a dedicated following and significant buzz in Massachusetts, which isn’t always easy in this market overflowing with great sudz.
In order to make sure everyone is making the most informed decision they can on Saint Patrick’s Day, we are bringing Ireland’s less known brewery in for a tasting. O’Hara’s as been doing their thing since 1996, but while relatively new to the game compared to some of the other Irish Breweries, they make beers that stand up to anything else coming from the Emerald Isle. We’ll be pouring out everything these guys send our way, so give them a change before reaching for something else.
Night Shift has been making some of the best beer in the state for a while now, but they were always just out of reach of our shelves. Then, just before Christmas, that all changed. Since bringing them in to the store, we have had over 10 different beers from them. And you, the consumer, have been enjoying it. We run through dozens of cases a week and they just keep sending us fresh, hop forward cans as well as funky and sour bottles.
It took a little bit, but we are finally having the Everett brewers in for a tasting. If you have never tried Night Shift, come down. We know our beer and are constantly exploring what is out there, so please trust me when I say that they are one of the top breweries in Massachusetts. Their offerings change from week to week, depending on what they have just brewed, but know that what we are pouring will be fresh, flavorful, and well made.
In preparation for the Hallmark holiday, we’re having a tasting with some beers that share the flavors of the usual Valentine’s day gifts. Lindeman’s makes some of the best fruit added sour/funky beers and has for centuries. We will have two of their berry varients, Kriek and Framboise. To go with the berries, we’ll have Samuel Smith’s Organic Chocolate stout. This stout has a Tootsie Roll style chocolate flavor that pairs well with deserts as well as fresh fruit. Come try them all along side of tasty food pairings to see if this is what your Valentine would like.
Sunday is the Superbowl and our Patriots are on the march for another trophy and set of rings. And with football comes a few tasty drinks. And no Sunday necessitates fine libations more than the Superbowl. We have some great beer sales going on right now in honor of the games which you should come and check out, but while you are here on Sunday we will also have the knowledgeable Ken Zuckerman here to pour out some of the most unique ciders in the store.
Spain has two regions for cider, Asturias and Basque, both in the north. While Basque sidras have a good name in the United States, Asturias produces the bulk of the countries sidras. Ken will be pairing select sidras from Asturias with some delicious artisan chocolates. He will be pouring two sparkling sidras, Riesta Guzman and Angelon. You might remeber these from when he did a tasting last time. While made of apples, these can easily replace any sparkling wine. Diamantes de Hielo by Grusifas is ice cider with a deep amber color. A great desert drink. Finally we will do a fan favor Sidra de Pera from Angelon.
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