Craft Beer Season Changes

If you're someone who looks forward to seasonal beers, it's time to pay attention. The first of our winter/holiday seasonal craft beers have arrived (we're looking at you, Goose Island Festivity Ale), and more will be arriving on a regular basis. That gives us the opportunity to issue a couple of important reminders; first, if you've been waiting to buy Pumpkin or Oktoberfest beer, time is running out. Second, shop early and often for the best selection of the winter and holiday beers, as many are only available in extremely limited quantities.

With those important topics addressed, it's time to talk about what you'll see in our stores as soon as this afternoon.



Ballast Point Cinnamon Raisin Commodore Stout. A stout with some spice. Our Cinnamon Raisin Commodore is truly a story of experimentation. Originally a gold-medal winning American stout first born in our R&D program, our brewers developed a new variation, adding cinnamon and raisins to this dark, bittersweet brew. The result is just the right amount of sweet and spice, with roasty maltiness at the helm. Pair with Oatmeal Cookies, Pecan-Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Cranberry Sauce, or Smoked Wings with Chipotle Glaze. 6.5% ABV, 62 IBU's.

Also due in from Ballast Point: Habanero Sculpin IPA and Victory at Sea Imperial Porter.



Founders Harvest Ale. This liquid dream pours a hazy golden straw color with a white, two-finger head. Your first sip rewards you with a super juicy hop presence bursting with fresh citrus, then finishes to introduce toasted malt undertones. 7.6% ABV, 70 IBU's. 99 points at RateBeer.

Great Divide Barrel Aged Yeti. This unique version of our monstrous Yeti Imperial Stout is aged for a least 12 months in whiskey barrels. The spirited aging process produces a hugely complex but mellowed Yeti, with its signature roasted flavors, hints of vanilla and oak, and a whiskeyed finish. Who says you can’t tame a beast? 12% ABV. Pair with Grilled porterhouse steak, Roaring 40s blue cheese, vanilla cheesecake, brownies.



Weyerbacher Easton Brown and Down. Easton Brown & Down is a 5.6% ABV Brown Ale. Brewed with deep-roasted chocolate malt, this brew has a warm, roasty flavor that balances out with a slightly dry finish. 15 IBU's. Pair with Hearty foods, roast pork, smoked sausage and grilled salmon, Aged Gouda, or nutty cheeses.

And while you're in the store, ask one of our Managers about Troegs Mad Elf!