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.

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

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

New Cask Ale

ALPHA KING NOW ON CASK!

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!

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

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

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