Wednesday, December 9, 2009
New Beers~
Sierra Nevada Celebration, Dogfish Head World Wide Stout, and Affligem Noel 2009 will all be on tap tonight!!
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Wheeeee!
Hi all, just wanted to drop a line on some new and upcoming beers for you at Firkin.
New On Draught
Bellhaven’s Twisted Thistle I.P.A. is now on tap. This hopped up English style pale is anything but average with a great complex bitterness that includes a hint of smoked peat.
Spaten Oktoberfest is back on tap as well as are Oktoberfests from HofBrau, Ayinger, and Hacker Pschorr!!! Get your malty goodness now.
We received another barrel of Green Flash West Coast I.P.A. for your enjoyment. Starts of all sweet like it’s your smooth hoppy friend then WHAM! Bitterness, chaos, anarchy, and strong as heck to boot.
Imperial Brown Goose is on draught. This beer hasn’t been brewed since 2006 and it’s also the first time it’s featured on draught only. Overheard statements about the beer from guests: “Whiskey in a glass!” “Sweet Jesus, wow, my taste buds are numb” “OMG, how much is it???”
Emmett’s Pale Ale on the Cask Engine should be ready by Friday morning!
Upcoming Goodness
Old Curmudgeon
Unearthly I.P.A.
Bitter End Cask
Pumking (10-31-09)
Harpoon I.P.A.
Matilda
More information to come available soon!
Cheers,
Dave
New On Draught
Bellhaven’s Twisted Thistle I.P.A. is now on tap. This hopped up English style pale is anything but average with a great complex bitterness that includes a hint of smoked peat.
Spaten Oktoberfest is back on tap as well as are Oktoberfests from HofBrau, Ayinger, and Hacker Pschorr!!! Get your malty goodness now.
We received another barrel of Green Flash West Coast I.P.A. for your enjoyment. Starts of all sweet like it’s your smooth hoppy friend then WHAM! Bitterness, chaos, anarchy, and strong as heck to boot.
Imperial Brown Goose is on draught. This beer hasn’t been brewed since 2006 and it’s also the first time it’s featured on draught only. Overheard statements about the beer from guests: “Whiskey in a glass!” “Sweet Jesus, wow, my taste buds are numb” “OMG, how much is it???”
Emmett’s Pale Ale on the Cask Engine should be ready by Friday morning!
Upcoming Goodness
Old Curmudgeon
Unearthly I.P.A.
Bitter End Cask
Pumking (10-31-09)
Harpoon I.P.A.
Matilda
More information to come available soon!
Cheers,
Dave
Monday, October 5, 2009
Party!!!
!!!!!SUPRISE!!!!!~~~~Tuesday October 6th at 6pm Goose Island Imperial Brown Goose Tapping Party~~~!!!
Monday, September 14, 2009
New Beers!
Hey everyone,
A beautiful day predicted today, Monday of course… We had a fantastic gathering with Brew Master Matt Long from Big Sky Brewing Company last evening. He was even gracious enough to sign bottles of the Olde Blue Hair Bourbon Barrel Aged Barleywine for our guests that came to hang out with us. Thanks also to Joe from Stoller Distribution for help making it happen. If you missed him he will be at the South Loop Binny's Tuesday night!
New on Draught & Cask from Big Sky Brewing Company:
Moose Drool
Big Sky Belgian Wit (limited production/not in market)
E.S.B. ***On Cask*** (limited production/not in market)
New On Draught:
Krankshaft Kolsch from Metropolitan has landed, literally the kegs were just filled and now it’s pouring into your glass at Firkin. I was very excited to tap this light crisp German style ale and then drink the hell out of it.
Tyranena’s Hop Whore has also landed at Firkin! This amazing double I.P.A. is part of their “Brewers Gone Wild” series and I hope this badass is going to be a solid beer in their yearly rotation!
Now, how about a little Captain Sig’s Deadliest Ale from Rogue in your glass? I’ve never been a fan of nautical themed bars, even though I thought Isaac was possibly the best bartender ever, but I’m ready to toss a ship wheel on the wall for this beer.
New in Bottle’s:
Tyranena’s Rocky’s Revenge
Southern Tier Porter 9-15-09
Southern Tier I.P.A. 9-15-09
Southern Tier PumKing 9-15-09
Fantome Saison
Plus more coming soon….
Coming soon on draught:
Southern Tier PumKing
Oaked Domaine Du Paige
Southern Tier Iniquity
Three Floyds Munsterfest
Hofbrau Oktoberfest
Rogue Maierfest (again!)
Spaten Oktoberfest
Cheers,
Dave
A beautiful day predicted today, Monday of course… We had a fantastic gathering with Brew Master Matt Long from Big Sky Brewing Company last evening. He was even gracious enough to sign bottles of the Olde Blue Hair Bourbon Barrel Aged Barleywine for our guests that came to hang out with us. Thanks also to Joe from Stoller Distribution for help making it happen. If you missed him he will be at the South Loop Binny's Tuesday night!
New on Draught & Cask from Big Sky Brewing Company:
Moose Drool
Big Sky Belgian Wit (limited production/not in market)
E.S.B. ***On Cask*** (limited production/not in market)
New On Draught:
Krankshaft Kolsch from Metropolitan has landed, literally the kegs were just filled and now it’s pouring into your glass at Firkin. I was very excited to tap this light crisp German style ale and then drink the hell out of it.
Tyranena’s Hop Whore has also landed at Firkin! This amazing double I.P.A. is part of their “Brewers Gone Wild” series and I hope this badass is going to be a solid beer in their yearly rotation!
Now, how about a little Captain Sig’s Deadliest Ale from Rogue in your glass? I’ve never been a fan of nautical themed bars, even though I thought Isaac was possibly the best bartender ever, but I’m ready to toss a ship wheel on the wall for this beer.
New in Bottle’s:
Tyranena’s Rocky’s Revenge
Southern Tier Porter 9-15-09
Southern Tier I.P.A. 9-15-09
Southern Tier PumKing 9-15-09
Fantome Saison
Plus more coming soon….
Coming soon on draught:
Southern Tier PumKing
Oaked Domaine Du Paige
Southern Tier Iniquity
Three Floyds Munsterfest
Hofbrau Oktoberfest
Rogue Maierfest (again!)
Spaten Oktoberfest
Cheers,
Dave
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
BeerMail Resurrected!
Back from the depths of my weak computer skills I call forth thee BEERMAIL!!! That would’ve been a lot cooler if I had a sword and a wizard or tiger behind me when I spoke that…
So heelloooo everyone and welcome/willkommen back, if you would like to join our Beermail List then please send me an email Dave@Firkin.us so you can get the full monty like the example below instead of just the regular updates found on the blog.
BIG SKY PARTY!
When: Sunday, Sept 13th 4pm-???
Where: Firkin! 515 N Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, U.S.A.
What: Come meet brewer Matt Long and Others from Big Sky Brewing Co
Long story short (get it) come on down to hang out with Matt and us while sipping their very tasty beverages. On tap we will have: Moose Drool, Trout Slayer, I.P.A., Olde Blue Hair Barleywine, and a special Belgian Wit. On cask we will have a treat because he’s bringing down a rare cask of their E.S.B. In bottles we will be featuring Bourbon barrel aged Olde Bluehair and more surprises!!
New on Draught:
Dark Horse Sapient Trip ale which is a pretty damn well made Belgian strong Abbey Tripel with nice pepper and candi sugar hints.
I Spyed/Heads Up!:
I found a couple of bottles of Goose Island Bourbon County Stout 2008 on the shelves at Gold Eagle in Libertyville, looks like Goose had an extra case and shipped it to them. Also if for some reason you’re out in California in the next couple of weeks and can’t get to Russian River Brewing Co. might I suggest their online beer store… They will only ship instate, so my idea is go to the online store, buy it a week or two before the trip, have it sent to the hotel where they will store it for you until you arrive! Viola!
Cheers,
Dave
So heelloooo everyone and welcome/willkommen back, if you would like to join our Beermail List then please send me an email Dave@Firkin.us so you can get the full monty like the example below instead of just the regular updates found on the blog.
BIG SKY PARTY!
When: Sunday, Sept 13th 4pm-???
Where: Firkin! 515 N Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, U.S.A.
What: Come meet brewer Matt Long and Others from Big Sky Brewing Co
Long story short (get it) come on down to hang out with Matt and us while sipping their very tasty beverages. On tap we will have: Moose Drool, Trout Slayer, I.P.A., Olde Blue Hair Barleywine, and a special Belgian Wit. On cask we will have a treat because he’s bringing down a rare cask of their E.S.B. In bottles we will be featuring Bourbon barrel aged Olde Bluehair and more surprises!!
New on Draught:
Dark Horse Sapient Trip ale which is a pretty damn well made Belgian strong Abbey Tripel with nice pepper and candi sugar hints.
I Spyed/Heads Up!:
I found a couple of bottles of Goose Island Bourbon County Stout 2008 on the shelves at Gold Eagle in Libertyville, looks like Goose had an extra case and shipped it to them. Also if for some reason you’re out in California in the next couple of weeks and can’t get to Russian River Brewing Co. might I suggest their online beer store… They will only ship instate, so my idea is go to the online store, buy it a week or two before the trip, have it sent to the hotel where they will store it for you until you arrive! Viola!
Cheers,
Dave
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
New Beer and Must Attend Event!
Two Brother's Cane & Ebel is back on cask!
Don't forget that this coming Tuesday, August 4th from 6pm-8pm we will be welcoming Jason Ebel from Two Brother's Brewing Company along with ALLL the way from Belgium, Urthel Brewery's very own Hildegard Van Ostaden!! They will be pouring the collaboration beer Moaten, which is an oak aged Flemish style red ale that was brewed by Hildegard & Jason.
Don't forget that this coming Tuesday, August 4th from 6pm-8pm we will be welcoming Jason Ebel from Two Brother's Brewing Company along with ALLL the way from Belgium, Urthel Brewery's very own Hildegard Van Ostaden!! They will be pouring the collaboration beer Moaten, which is an oak aged Flemish style red ale that was brewed by Hildegard & Jason.
Friday, July 24, 2009
New Beers!
New on draught we have Pizza Ports 3rd Anniversary Double I.P.A., Bear Republic's Hop Rod Rye, and Southern Tier's Iniquity! If this doesn't make your weekend...
Upcoming taps:
Dogfish Head Theobroma
Upcoming taps:
Dogfish Head Theobroma
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Beamish Sadness...
Well, my industry contacts were right again saying the Heineken schlubs were lying about Beamish pulling out of the U.S.
http://archives.tcm.ie/irishexaminer/2009/03/30/story87980.asp
On a higher note Dogfish Head 90 Minute I.P.A. is now on tap!
http://archives.tcm.ie/irishexaminer/2009/03/30/story87980.asp
On a higher note Dogfish Head 90 Minute I.P.A. is now on tap!
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Tickets and Beer
Tickets are SOLD OUT! Thanks to everyone for signing up and we can't wait to start the bus!!!
The raffle for the 10,000 Lakes Music Festival Weekend pass is over! Our winner has been contacted! Thanks to all those who entered and enjoyed a tasty glass of Horizon Red from Summit Brewing Company!
NOW ON TAP:::
BLUNDERBUS. This Three Floyds small release smoked helles lager is in the traditional German style of the Helles lager and is spot friggin on. To smoke it like this warms the heart of every Rausch beer lover, and to do it this well just kills us. Honestly I don't care if you come in and drink it as I am more than happy not to share this beer with anyone but myself.
UP COMING:::
Alpha King Cask
The raffle for the 10,000 Lakes Music Festival Weekend pass is over! Our winner has been contacted! Thanks to all those who entered and enjoyed a tasty glass of Horizon Red from Summit Brewing Company!
NOW ON TAP:::
BLUNDERBUS. This Three Floyds small release smoked helles lager is in the traditional German style of the Helles lager and is spot friggin on. To smoke it like this warms the heart of every Rausch beer lover, and to do it this well just kills us. Honestly I don't care if you come in and drink it as I am more than happy not to share this beer with anyone but myself.
UP COMING:::
Alpha King Cask
Friday, July 10, 2009
Great Taste Tickets!!
Beermail!!!!
Hello everyone, guess what? The Great Taste Bus Trip tickets are in and ready to sell!!!! They are $85+ tax this year and include the: 1 ticket to the Great Taste of the Midwest, A seat on the famed Great Taste Bus, Keg of beer on the bus (why not?).
FAQ’s
1) How do I get a ticket??? Call Firkin at 847-367-6168 and say I need to buy some Great Taste Bus Trip Tickets! DO NOT send me an email for a ticket; I have no pull at that place.
2) When is the trip? Saturday, August 8th at 9:30a.m.
3) What’s the ticket limit? 2 tickets per person, there are only 38 to go around.
4) What time does the bus leave? You must be at Firkin by no later than 9am! The bus leaves at 9:30am and WILL leave without you as we cannot have a mutiny on our hands.
5) How long is the trip? The Taste officially starts at 1pm and ends at 6pm. We will leave the grounds by bus at 6:30pm (see #2 for tardiness questions) and be home around 9:30. It is a long day but a fun day.
6) Is there a bathroom on the bus? Yes
7) Lawn chairs and blankets allowed? Yes, I encourage them. We usually form a large circle under some shady tree’s and make a Firkin camp site (no fires) you will need to take a rest at some point, regroup and geek out about the beers you’ve tried or haven’t tried yet. Storage is under the bus.
8) Is my stuff safe at the circle? Don’t leave purses or expensive things, but your chair will be fine.
9) Can I smoke at the Taste? No smoking on the bus, but there will be a smoker’s area up there.
10) Do I need to bring money? There will be unique shirts and things to buy there sold both by the breweries and the event promoters plus small vendors. There will be food there for purchase. They have not in the past accepted credit cards or checks.
11) Any tips? Sunscreen, slow and steady don’t overdo it early, roam in groups to try more, keep an eye on special release boards, lines for said special release’s form up to 45 minutes early, hit the Real Ale tent, have a good time.
12) Are there TV’s on the bus? I believe so
O.k. New on draught!!!!
Gorch Fock! Three Floyd’s makes a spot on German style Helles lager with this one. No it’s not a hopped up interpretation of the style, it’s true to style and quite outstanding to boot. After Gorch Fock we will be tapping their Blunderbus which is a smoked version of the Gorch Fock!! Mmmm… Smoked Helles!
Cheers and good day!
Dave
Hello everyone, guess what? The Great Taste Bus Trip tickets are in and ready to sell!!!! They are $85+ tax this year and include the: 1 ticket to the Great Taste of the Midwest, A seat on the famed Great Taste Bus, Keg of beer on the bus (why not?).
FAQ’s
1) How do I get a ticket??? Call Firkin at 847-367-6168 and say I need to buy some Great Taste Bus Trip Tickets! DO NOT send me an email for a ticket; I have no pull at that place.
2) When is the trip? Saturday, August 8th at 9:30a.m.
3) What’s the ticket limit? 2 tickets per person, there are only 38 to go around.
4) What time does the bus leave? You must be at Firkin by no later than 9am! The bus leaves at 9:30am and WILL leave without you as we cannot have a mutiny on our hands.
5) How long is the trip? The Taste officially starts at 1pm and ends at 6pm. We will leave the grounds by bus at 6:30pm (see #2 for tardiness questions) and be home around 9:30. It is a long day but a fun day.
6) Is there a bathroom on the bus? Yes
7) Lawn chairs and blankets allowed? Yes, I encourage them. We usually form a large circle under some shady tree’s and make a Firkin camp site (no fires) you will need to take a rest at some point, regroup and geek out about the beers you’ve tried or haven’t tried yet. Storage is under the bus.
8) Is my stuff safe at the circle? Don’t leave purses or expensive things, but your chair will be fine.
9) Can I smoke at the Taste? No smoking on the bus, but there will be a smoker’s area up there.
10) Do I need to bring money? There will be unique shirts and things to buy there sold both by the breweries and the event promoters plus small vendors. There will be food there for purchase. They have not in the past accepted credit cards or checks.
11) Any tips? Sunscreen, slow and steady don’t overdo it early, roam in groups to try more, keep an eye on special release boards, lines for said special release’s form up to 45 minutes early, hit the Real Ale tent, have a good time.
12) Are there TV’s on the bus? I believe so
O.k. New on draught!!!!
Gorch Fock! Three Floyd’s makes a spot on German style Helles lager with this one. No it’s not a hopped up interpretation of the style, it’s true to style and quite outstanding to boot. After Gorch Fock we will be tapping their Blunderbus which is a smoked version of the Gorch Fock!! Mmmm… Smoked Helles!
Cheers and good day!
Dave
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Upcoming Event
Word on the street is that the we will be tapping the collaboration beer that Two Brothers and Urthel brewed together and that Hildegard and Jason will both be in town to guest bartend!!!! When? Tuesday August 4th!! More info to come soon...
Friday, July 3, 2009
New Beers!
A couple of new beers on tap:
Robert the Bruce *Cask*
Ayinger Brau Weisse
Wipeout I.P.A.
Kalamazoo Stout
New Bottle:
Castelain Blond Biere de Garde
Robert the Bruce *Cask*
Ayinger Brau Weisse
Wipeout I.P.A.
Kalamazoo Stout
New Bottle:
Castelain Blond Biere de Garde
Saturday, June 27, 2009
New Beers On Tap!
We just tapped up a rare treat from the mad scientists at New Holland Brewery, Oaked Hatter! Oaked Hatter is their Mad Hatter I.P.A. that has been aged for three months in Woodford Reserve Bourbon Barrels. Sound good? Wait till you try it!
Also just tapped is Pere Jacque from Goose Island
Cheers,
Dave
Also just tapped is Pere Jacque from Goose Island
Cheers,
Dave
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
New Beers!
Hey all, Dave here with a quick update.
Just put A Little Sumpin' Sumpin' on draught from Lagunitas Brewing Company. This wicked summer seasonal clocks in at a solid 7% a.v.b and 64 i.b.u.'s and a nose that's all fresh crushed hop cones with the flavor continuing from there.
Just put A Little Sumpin' Sumpin' on draught from Lagunitas Brewing Company. This wicked summer seasonal clocks in at a solid 7% a.v.b and 64 i.b.u.'s and a nose that's all fresh crushed hop cones with the flavor continuing from there.
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Friday, June 19, 2009
New and Upcoming!
Just wanted to let everyone know Urthel Hop-It just landed and is now on tap. It has all the body thickness of a Belgian Blonde Ale with all the hop goodness of an American Double I.P.A. 10% a.b.v. $8 12oz snifter.
Coming Up:
Koningshoeven Witte
Southern Tier Unearthly
Canadian Breakfast Stout
Lagunitas Correction ALe
Hop Juice Cask
Robert the Bruce Cask
Coming Up:
Koningshoeven Witte
Southern Tier Unearthly
Canadian Breakfast Stout
Lagunitas Correction ALe
Hop Juice Cask
Robert the Bruce Cask
Thursday, June 18, 2009
New Beer!
Just tapped up Apocalypse Cow from Three Floyds.
"This complex double India pale ale has an intense citrus and floral hop aroma balanced by a velvety malt body which has been augmented with lactose milk sugar. With this different take on an IPA we have brewed an ale that is both pleasing to drink and, once again, “not normal.”" -3floyds.com
"This complex double India pale ale has an intense citrus and floral hop aroma balanced by a velvety malt body which has been augmented with lactose milk sugar. With this different take on an IPA we have brewed an ale that is both pleasing to drink and, once again, “not normal.”" -3floyds.com
Sunday, June 14, 2009
New Beer on Draught
Hop Sun is now on draught at Firkin! Southern Tiers hopped up American wheat ale is a little lemon zestful with a real nice hop tang. I wait patiently all year for this little bundle of sunshine. Stop in and enjoy!
Friday, June 12, 2009
New Beers
So remember how I was saying what an incredible party Two Brothers threw? Well HOP JUICE has landed and is now tapped at Firkin as of about 45 seconds ago!! Come and get the fresh stuff.
New Bottles:
Dogfish Head Shelter Pale Ale
Upcoming Cask/Draught:
Hop Juice Cask
Robert the Bruce Cask
Apocalypse Cow
Canadian Breakfast (Yeah, I said it!)
Hops Sun
Unearthly
Cheers and good weekend to you!
New Bottles:
Dogfish Head Shelter Pale Ale
Upcoming Cask/Draught:
Hop Juice Cask
Robert the Bruce Cask
Apocalypse Cow
Canadian Breakfast (Yeah, I said it!)
Hops Sun
Unearthly
Cheers and good weekend to you!
Friday, June 5, 2009
New Beers!
We just tapped up some Tyranena Scurvy Brewed with Orange Peel for all you hop-aholics! This early summer seasonal release is part of their Brewers Gone Wild series.
Waiting to hear word on a possible 10,000 Lakes Festival weekend pass Give-away with Summit Brewery to celebrate the release of their Horizon Red. More info to come soon!
New in Bottles: Three Floyds BlackHeart
A great resource for beer drinking, in-depth reviews and a great friend of ours blogs here:
http://klein7and8.wordpress.com/
I'll tep 'em and he'll review 'em.
Hope to see everyone at Two Brother's Brewery tomorrow!!
Waiting to hear word on a possible 10,000 Lakes Festival weekend pass Give-away with Summit Brewery to celebrate the release of their Horizon Red. More info to come soon!
New in Bottles: Three Floyds BlackHeart
A great resource for beer drinking, in-depth reviews and a great friend of ours blogs here:
http://klein7and8.wordpress.com/
I'll tep 'em and he'll review 'em.
Hope to see everyone at Two Brother's Brewery tomorrow!!
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Friday, May 29, 2009
Newly Tapped Beers
Just tapped a couple of new beverages for your enjoyment.
Reissdorf Kolsch from Koln(Cologne), Germany is finally back at Firkin!!! This uber-light and crisp ale is slightly malty and softly dry. It's top fermented for only around 8 days then it goes through 4 weeks of cold conditioning before being enjoyed by you.
Grassroots by Great Lakes Brewing Company is a refreshing saison style ale all herbed up with chamomile, corriander, lemon basil and lemon balm from their own herb gardens! Great mouth feel with hints of banana, citrus and a touch of white pepper.
Reissdorf Kolsch from Koln(Cologne), Germany is finally back at Firkin!!! This uber-light and crisp ale is slightly malty and softly dry. It's top fermented for only around 8 days then it goes through 4 weeks of cold conditioning before being enjoyed by you.
Grassroots by Great Lakes Brewing Company is a refreshing saison style ale all herbed up with chamomile, corriander, lemon basil and lemon balm from their own herb gardens! Great mouth feel with hints of banana, citrus and a touch of white pepper.
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