Holiday Weekend Grab Bag

We have to pack enough information into today's post to last you until Tuesday. Please note that both of our stores will be open 9am to 6pm on Monday. So let's get started then.

In Store Events

Our blog post yesterday spotlighted all of the upcoming events at both stores. Click here for that post. Customer Appreciation Weekend is coming soon, so that post will help you plan ahead.

Added since yesterday's post: We are tapping a half-keg of Not Your Father's Root Beer at our Lawrenceville store at 9am on Friday. This summer's most intriguing beverage, freshly tapped for the holiday weekend. While supplies last.

New Products

Fort Collins Farm Dog Farmhouse Ale. Because not every fall seasonal includes pumpkin. A woman (and man’s) best friend, Farm Dog is a refreshing and mildly spicy ale with a distinctive yellow-orange hue and a thick rocky white head. Fruity, citrus esters  and peppery yeast are supported by a soft, sweet malt character. 7.0% ABV, 24 IBU's. Limited availability.


Chateau Malartic Lagraviere Pessac-Leognan 2012. 94 points from Wine Advocate: "This large estate of 131 acres has been run brilliantly by a Belgian family, the Bonnies since their acquisition a number of years ago. The quality of the white and red have soared to exceptional heights, and this is certainly still one of the more realistically priced wines of Pessac-Lèognan and classified crus. The

2012 is a beauty, with a dense ruby/purple color, a fabulously plush, opulent texture and medium to full-bodied flavors of cassis, spicy earth and blueberry. Quite rich, yet light on its feet, this is an absolutely textbook Pessac-Lèognan, with wonderfully velvety tannins. Drink it now, or drink it in 25 years. This is a brilliant wine." This also rated 94 points from Wine Enthusiast, 92 from Wine Spectator, and 91-92 from James Suckling.

$36.99 in the Bottle Club®. We have previously carried this wine, but this is a new vintage.

Founders reDANKulous. reDANKulous Imperial Red IPA is a no frills, bold 9.5% ABV India Pale Ale. It pours a pleasing burnt amber with some sweetness due to the

Caramalt and roasted barley used in the malt bill. But hops are the true headliner in this elaborate sensory experience. The spicy, piney, tropical complexities of Chinook, Mosaic and Simcoe hops hit you right away with their dank aroma—and they stick around. Take a sip to have your palate simultaneously walloped and caressed in all the right places. Combined, the hops take the beer to 90 IBUs. It’s not just ridiculous. It’s reDANKulous.

750ML Bottles. This is an allocated item. Please contact a manager to see what remains available.

                      Ripped from the Headlines

As submitted to the US Patent Office, eight inventions relevant to beer drinkers. Click here for the story. Of course, we ask you to please enjoy responsibly.

Have a fun and safe Labor Day weekend. See you Tuesday!