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Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Crown Valley Homebrew Contest Winners!

Congratulations to the winners just announced in Crown Valley's Newsletter!

Porter Winner - Adam Kuebler, Mark Matusiak & Jacob Daugherty - Immigrant Porter
IPA Winner - Greg Camp - Double Rainbow IPA
Belgian Style Ale Winner - Robert Kennedy - Faded Dutchman
Traditional Bock Winner -Bryan Clauser - Traditional Boc
Fruit Lambic Winner - Brett Boege - Brett B. Dry Kriek
Overall Winner - Greg Camp - Chat Pile Porter
People's Choice Winner - Paul Ponder - Mean Jean's Traditional Porter

Also looking ahead....next Crown Valley Homebrew Contest is scheduled for March 26th
Cheers!

Monday, December 13, 2010

New Beers @ Cape BWW

Buffalo Wild Wings in Cape has added several new beers: Great Divide Hoss Rye Ale, Abita Christmas Ale, Boulevard Amber Ale, Sam Adams Winter Lager, and Red Hook Winter Hook.  Nothing like BWW's and a tasty Craft Beer!  Make sure and ask for that beer you read about at SEMO Craft Beer!
Cheers!

Friday, December 10, 2010

Mollies Taking Beer Requests

I just saw I missed this Dec 2nd Facebook Post.  Make sure and tell Mollies what Craft Beer you would like to savor along side their delicious food.  Cheers!
"So the Mollies Bartender is working on some new bar activities and such that will begin to take effect after the first of the year. Also if you like beer, we have added a new porter, Samuel Smiths Taddy Porter to be exact. Also if there is anything you would like to see at Mollies, maybe new food entrees, beer, or wine, there is a discussions up in the discussions section so post away."

Mollies Beer Club

Mollies Facebook Status:
"Starting in January Mollies will be starting a beer club. Members will be privy to specials that non members will be able to partake, including prizes. Also, New Years Eve is fast approaching so make your reservations today. Mollies will have a special menu New Years ever night and these dishes will not be available anytime after. So come down and try them this New Years Eve and start the new year with a blast!"

Awesome!

Friday, November 26, 2010

NEW Winters Craft Beers @ Primo Vino!

New Belgium Frambrozen, Avery Jubilation Ale, Bell's Christmas Ale, Breckenridge Oatmeal Stout, O'Fallon Smoked Porter, O'Fallon Cherry Chocolate, Anchor Steam Christmas Ale 2010, St Louis Kriek, St Louis Peche, and St Louis Framoise.  Get yourself down to Primo and ask for these beers you read about at SEMO Craft Beer!
Cheers!

Thanksgiving

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving.  We savored a Schalfy Pale Ale beer brinded Turkey at our house using The Homebrew Chef Sean Paxton's recipe on http://www.homebrewchef.com/.  We also had some great beer.  I enjoyed a Sierra Nevada Celebraton Ale, my hombrewed Uncle Ron's Porter, a Yazoo Hop Project, and a New Belgium Abbey Ale.  Mrs. SEMO Craft Beer continued her obsession with Schalfy's Winter ESB.  What did everyone else have?
Cheers!

Saturday, November 20, 2010

Friday, November 19, 2010

Avery Old Jubilation at Schnucks!

Avery's Old Jubilation has just arrived in 6-packs at Cape Schnucks.  This is Mrs. SEMO Craft Beer's favorite!  Make sure and tell Schnucks you heard about Old Juby's arrival from SEMO Craft Beer.
Cheers!

Thursday, November 18, 2010

ALERT 3 Cases of 2010 Schlafly Holiday Ale @ Schnucks

According to Doug at Schnucks they have 3 cases of the 2010 Schlafly Holiday Ale and that is all he thinks they will get.  Get yourself to Schnucks for this once a year brew! ...and make sure and tell them you heard about it at SEMO Craft Beer!
Cheers!

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Monday, November 15, 2010

Deschutes Coming to Missouri Soon? Read on...

Check out this post from KC Beer Blog, http://kcbeerblog.blogspot.com/2010/11/deschutes-in-missouri-soon.html.

Pumpkin Ale & Breakfast Stout @ Buckners

Get yourself out to Buckner's for their current seasonals, Pumpkin Ale & Breakfast Stout.  I enjoyed a Breakfast first hand Saturday!  Yummmm....
Cheers!

FREE Sam Adams Tasting @ Schnucks Dec 9

Per Doug at Schnucks:

"Please alert your blog followers that we are having a Sam Adam’s tasting/ Food pairing- FREE of charge on Thursday December 9, 2010 from 7-8:30pm at our in store food court. The people attending will need to sign up in our Liquor Department between the hours of 9am-9pm Monday-Sunday. We will be limited to about 75 people. Cheers! Doug"

Make sure and let them know you heard about the tasting at SEMO Craft Beer!
Cheers!

New Craft Beers @ Schnucks!

Check out all the new Craft Beers at Schnucks!  SN Celebration, Anchor Christmas Ale, Goose Island Fleur, etc!  I just enjoyed my first Celebration Ale of the season.  Happy Holidays!

2010 Anchor Brewing Christmas Ale
Bells Christmas Ale
Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale
Sam Winter Lager
Boulevard Amber Ale
Woodchuck Winter Cider
12pks Leinenkugel Winter Sampler (contains 2 each of the following -Honey Weiss, Creamy Dark Ale, Classic amber, Fireside Nut Brown Ale)
Sam Winter Classic 12pk. ( contains 2 each of the following- Boston Lager, Holiday Porter, White Ale, Chocolate Bock, Winter Lager and Old Fezzwig Ale )
6pks Leinenkugel Fireside Nut Brown Ale
22oz. Single Serve Goose Island Fleur Belgian Style Ale
22oz. Single Serve Crispin Cider Organic
22oz.Single Serve Natural Hard Cider Organic
4pk-12oz. bottles Crispin Cider- Crisp over Ice
4pk.12oz. bottles Crispin Cider Extra Dry Over Ice
Shipyard Brewing Pumpkin Head
Fox Barrel Black Currant Cider
Fox Barrel Pear Cider
4pk.12oz. bottles Founders Breakfast Stout
4pk.12oz. bottles Arcadia Cereal Killer Barleywine Ale
Schlafly Coffee Stout
750ml. bottle Sierra Nevada 30th Anniversary
Abita Pecan Harvest Ale
O’ Fallon Chocolate Cherry Beer

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Schnuck's Michelob Tasting Tomorrow Nov 11th

I have been told Michelob is hosting a tasting tomorrow from 6:30 to 8:00 at Schnuck's.  I will keep you posted as I get more details.

Charleville Whiskey Scented Santa & Red Nosed ReinBeer!

Exciting news from Charleville!  Whiskey Scented Santa & Red Nosed ReinBeer will be released this month including a special release of Whiskey Scented Santa at the the International Tap House in Soulard November 26th from 5:30-Close! 

Whiskey Scented Santa is an Imperial Porter that is infused with whiskey and aged on oak.  Rudolf the Red Nosed ReinBeer is a red ale with a hint of peppermint.  

Get yourself up to Ste. Gen & Soulard for some pints!

Cheers!

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Upcoming releases from Buckner's!

Keep on the lookout.  Breakfast Stout and Maple Brown Ale will be on tap at Buckner's soon!

Monday, October 25, 2010

O'Fallon Black Hemp Black Ale

Per beernews.org and The Wine and Cheese Place, O'Fallon Black Hemp Black Ale will debut in January exanding O'Fallons Hemp Series of Craft Beers.  The first release being the Hemp Hop Rye.  Here are the details posted on beernews.org, O’Fallon Black Hemp Black Ale to debut in January.



Schlafly 20th Anniversary Series Imperial Pilsner

The first of four Schlafly 20th Anniversary Beers in 2011 will an Imperial Pilsner.  Here is the detailed info posted at beernews.org, Schlafly 20th Anniversary Imperial Pilsner coming this winter.





Thursday, October 21, 2010

Craft Beer & Sushi

Here's a great article from Evan Benn who writes STL Today's Hip Hops column.  Makes we want to go to Saffron and get some Sushi & Craft Beer!  Enjoy!
Cheers!

Ginger beers and witbiers roll with sushi

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Boulevard Smokestack Series Seeyoulator Doppelbock & Seasonal Bob's 47

I was very excited to receive a sample of these seasonal brews from Boulevard's Marketing Dept last week.  Have a beer with me!
Cheers!

Seeyoulator Doppelbock
Style: Doppelbock
Availability: Fall Seasonal, 750 mL Bottles and Draught (limited)

Doppelbock was first brewed in Munich around 1700 by the monks of Saint Francis of Paula, to sustain them through the Lenten fast. They called their full-bodied brew “Salvator.” Today it is customary to pay homage to the good brothers by giving doppelbocks names ending in “-ator.” Our version bids a fond aufwiedersehen to tradition, charting a flight path into bold new territory. Medium amber in color, it offers a heady, estery banana aroma. Rich maltiness predominates, with cedar aging lending just a hint of spice to the finish.

Color (EBC) 42.8
Bitterness (IBUs) 35
Original Gravity (Plato) 20.5
Terminal Gravity (Plato) 3.51
Alcohol (ABV) 8.5%
Malts and Adjuncts: Cara 120, Cara 50, Dark Sugar, Pale Malt, Pilsner Malt, Smoked Malt
Hops: Hallertau Tradition, Saphir

Rate Beer: 93
BeerAdvocate: B+

Bob's ’47 Oktoberfest
Style: Oktoberfest / Märzen
Availability: September through October, Bottles and Draught

Our fall seasonal beer, Bob’s ’47 Oktoberfest is a medium-bodied, dark amber brew with a malty flavor and well-balanced hop character. With this Munich-style lager we salute our friend Bob Werkowitch, Master Brewer and graduate of the U.S. Brewer’s Academy, 1947.

Color (EBC) 29.5
Bitterness (IBUs) 27
Original Gravity (Plato) 13.6
Terminal Gravity (Plato) 2.6
Alcohol (ABV) 5.8%

Malts and Adjuncts: Amber Malt, Cara 20, Munich, Pale Malt, Wheat Malt
Hops: German Hallertau, Hallertau Tradition, Vanguard

RateBeer: 88
BeerAdvocate: B+

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Spaten Oktoberfest Featured Beer @ Saffron Bistro

This week's featured beer at Saffron Bistro is Spaten's Oktoberfest.  The original German born Oktoberfest.  Get yourself & your loved ones out to Saffron for some amazing sushi and craft beer!
Cheers!

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

2nd Annual Jackson Homebrew Contest Winners

Congratulations to the Winners of the 2nd Annual Jackson Homebrew Contest held this past Saturday!

Consolation goes to Brian Knippen with his Coffee Stout
3rd place goes to Aaron Klucker with his American Pale Ale
2nd place goes to Paul Ponder with his Vienna Lager
1st place goes to Tom Sullivan with his Sweet Stout

Cheers!

Sunday, October 10, 2010

New Craft Beers at Primo Vino!

Primo Vino! has some new Craft Beers in stock. 

Jolly Pumpkin Bam Bier
Jolly Pumpkin Bam Noire
Jolly Pumpkin La Parcela (Their 1st pumpkin beer)
Abita Fall Festival
Woodchuck Private Reserve Pumpkin  (back in stock)

Go check them out and let them know you heard about the new beers at SEMO Craft Beer!
Cheers!

Friday, October 8, 2010

REMINDER 2nd Annual Jackson Homebrew Competition Tomorrow Oct 9

Homebrewers, don't forget about the Homebrew Comp tomorrow!  I can't wait to taste some SEMO Homebrew!
Cheers!

The Second Annual Jackson Homebrew Competition sponsored by Homebrew Supply of Southeast Missouri will be held at 10am in Jackson City Park at the Jackson BBQ Fest. Here are the details straight from John Huber of Homebrew Supply of Southeast Missouri:

Greetings fellow brewers!

This is the first call for entries for the second annual Jackson Homebrew Competition in the City park in Jackson, Mo.  Here is the information on the 2nd Annual Jackson Homebrew Competition Saturday October 9th, 2010 at 10 AM at the Jackson City Park in conjuction with the Jackson BBQfest.

Competition Guidelines:
  • This competition is open to home brewers 21 years of age and older.
  • All entries must be personally homebrewed by the entrant. Entrants are limited to one entry per BJCP category.
  • Each beer will be judged according to the 2008 BJCP Style Guidelines. Enter your brew in the category where you feel it will perform best. Judges do not see your entry form. Judges or organizers will not classify or reclassify your beer. All entries become the property of the Homebrew Competition sponsors.
  • The entry fee is $5 per entry. Checks should be made payable to Homebrew Supply of Southeast Missouri, LLC.
  • Two (2) bottles, 10-22 ounces each, of each entry are required for judging. Bottles must be free of identifying marks (labels, marked caps, or any other unique feature). Printed bottle caps will be accepted providing the print is blocked out completely to assure anonymity.
  • Each entry of two bottles must be accompanied by an entry fee and a completed entry form. Each bottle shall have a bottle identification form attached to it with a rubber band. Do not tape or glue forms to your bottles.
  • Please fill out all forms completely, providing specific and thorough information regarding any special ingredients that must be specified per the BJCP Style Guidelines.
  • Failure to observe the competition guidelines will result in disqualification of the entry.
  • For style guidelines go to www.bjcp.org and find which style number your beer falls under.
  • Forms may be picked up at Homebrew Supply or filled out the day of the event when you drop off your entries.
  • We prefer that you drop your entries off Saturday October 10th, 2009 at the Jackson City Park at the Homebrew Supply tents by 9 AM so that we can process them. If you cannot drop them off Saturday then you may drop them off at Homebrew Supply prior to that date. If doing so call John at 573-579-9398 to make these arrangements.
Judging Information
  • Judging will take place on Saturday, October 10th, 2009 beginning at 10 AM. Awards will be presented when the awards are announced for the BBQFEST. Prizes will be awarded for the top 3 scoring entries.
  • Judges will evaluate and score each entry to the best of their ability.
The overall goal of this 1st Annual Homebrew Competition is to publicize the hobby of homebrewing, share our passion for this hobby with like minded individuals, and mainly to have fun!

SPONSORED BY HOMEBREW SUPPLY OF SOUTHEAST MISSOURI

Homebrew Supply of Southeast Missouri, LLC
John A. Huber
Address: 357 Oakhill Road, Jackson, Mo. 63755
Phone: 573-243-0397
Cell: 573-579-9398
Hours: M-F 5-7PM; Saturdays 8AM to 4PM
Please call ahead on my cell!
Email: homebrewsupply@gmail.com
http://www.homebrewsupply.biz/

Crown Valley Brewmaster Dinner Tonight - No Happy Hour

FYI, there will not be a Happy Hour at Crown Valley tonight.  They are closing early for their Brewmaster's Dinner tonight.  Oh and don't forget...the Brewmaster's Dinner is tonight!!!
Cheers!

Friday, October 1, 2010

Homebrew Demonstration Saturday Oct 2nd

Per John Huber of Homebrew Supply of Southeast Missouri:

Greetings,
Homebrew Supply will be offering a free homebrewing demonstration this Saturday, October 2nd, 2010 begining at 10 AM and will last til around 2 PM. Please call or email me and let me know if you will be attending.
New this month: BYOB (Brew your own batch). This is for those who want to start brewing, but are not sure they can do it. Here is how it works: You buy the indgredients. We will brew your batch of beer and ferment it out here at Homebrew Supply. You will return in 2 to 3 weeks and we will bottle the beer in your bottles. You will take it home with you and enjoy it in 2 weeks. This way you get a personal course on homebrewing beer and can enjoy the fruits of your labor! One offer per brewer, please.
Thank you all for your past business and I look forward to serving your future homebrewing needs!


If you have any other comments, questions or concerns please feel free to email, call or stop by to discuss! Here are the directions if you need them:


Take the East Main exit #102 off of I-55; turn west toward Jackson and go to the first stop sign. Yield right and it is the 8th house on the left. Watch for the sign on the mailbox and enter through the garage. Please call ahead at 573-579-9398. CHEERS!


Homebrew Supply of Southeast Missouri, LLC
John A. Huber
Address: 357 Oakhill Road, Jackson, Mo. 63755
Phone: 573-243-0397
Cell: 573-579-9398
Hours: M-F 5-7PM; Saturdays 8AM to 4PM
Please call ahead on my cell!
Email: homebrewsupply@gmail.com
www.homebrewsupply.biz

Crown Valley Happy Hour Specials Oct 1st

Every Friday night Crown Valley Brewing & Distilling Co. has draft specials, a take home beer special, and some free appetizers out for customers from 4-7pm. This weeks specials are $2.00 Drafts of Horseshoe Pale Ale and the Big Bison Ale and a 10% discount on take home six packs of Horseshoe Pale Ale. Sounds like the place to be after work Friday up in the Farmington-Ste Gen Area!
Cheers!

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Primo Vino! Craft Beer List for Oct 5th Tasting

Exciting news!  Primo Vino! has announced the Craft Beers that will be featured at the upcoming Tuesday, October 5th tastings! 
Here are the featured Craft Beers:

- Shipyard Pumpkinhead
- Spaten Octoberfest
- Abita Pecan Harvest Ale
- New Belgium Hoptober
- Charleville Witch's Brew'mmm
- Schlafly Octoberfest
- Schlafly Pumpkin Beer
- O'fallon Pumpkin Beer

Cheers!

Friday, September 24, 2010

Crown Valley Happy Hour Specials Sept 24

Every Friday night Crown Valley Brewing & Distilling Co. has draft specials, a take home beer special, and some free appetizers out for customers from 4-7pm. This weeks specials are $2.00 Drafts of Antique Amber Lager and Raspberry Wheat and a 10% discount on take home six packs of Raspberry Wheat. Sounds like the place to be after work Friday up in the Farmington-Ste Gen Area!
Cheers!

Friday, September 17, 2010

New Beers @ Primo Vino!

Primo Vino! posted these new Craft Beer offerings on Facebook tonight.  Awesome!
Cheers!

Primo Vino! Facebook Post:

Primo Vino Some exciting new products this week. Maker's 46 back in stock, Schlafly Oktoberfest, Schlafly Pumpkin Ale, Shipyard Pumpkinhead, Charleville Witch's Brewmmm, New belgium 2010 La Folie Sour Brown Ale, New Begium Belgo IPA, New Belgium Transatlantique Kriek (Cherry).

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Crown Valley Oktoberfest Release Sept 18 & Weekend Celebration 25 & 26

This weekend Crown Valley will release their Oktoberfest Beer as a draft only release.  This won't be bottled but it will be available for growler sales.  In addition to this weekends beer release, here is the flyer for Crown Valley's Oktoberfest Weekend coming up the following weekend of Sept 25 & 26.  Check it out!
Cheers!

Crown Valley Happy Hour Specials Friday Sept 17th

Every Friday night Crown Valley Brewing & Distilling Co. has draft specials, a take home beer special, and some free appetizers out for customers from 4-7pm. This weeks specials are $2.00 Drafts of Antique Amber Lager and Barnwood Blonde Ale and a 10% discount on take home six packs of Barnwood Blonde . Sounds like the place to be after work Friday up in the Farmington-Ste Gen Area!
Cheers!

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Saffron Bistro Featured Beer Rogue OREgasmic Ale

Saffron Bistro's featured beer this week is Rogue OREgasmic Ale.   OREgasmic Ale is brewed with all First Growth Oregon hops and malt grown on Rogue’s own micro hopyard and barley farm. OREgasmic Ale is the third Chatoe Rogue release, following Dirtoir Black Lager and Single Malt Ale.

Tasting Notes:
Orange-amber in color, malty aroma, spicy fruity hop flavor with solid malt background and lingering finish.

Bryan Suntrup at Saffron says this featured will be short lived but he still has some Sierra Nevada Torpedo Extra IPA and he will be getting Hitachino's White Ale in this week to feature this weekend. 

Get yourself to Saffron to enjoy some Sushi and try these special Craft Beers!
Cheers!

Monday, September 13, 2010

UPDATE Primo Vino! Craft Beer Tasting Oct 5

Primo Vino!'s next Craft Beer tasting will be Tuesday October 5th focusing on Octoberfest beers. I am told the new beers have been ordered and Primo is waiting for delivery confirmation before publizing the list. I attended the last tasting and it was great. I can't wait for this one. These tasting are a great opportunity to try a dozen new beers without spending $100 on six packs or bombers. I will keep you posted on the upcoming tasting details and Primo's new Craft Beer list!  For now here's the flyer.
Cheers!

Friday, September 10, 2010

SEMO Breweries Craft Beer List Updates Sept 10th

Charleville Estate Harvest Ale, Buckner's Bourbon Barrel Porter & Octoberfest!  Great weekend for a brewery visit!

Charleville Winery & Brewery
Draft List
Pilsner
Half-Wit Wheat
Tornado Alley Amber Ale
Hoptimistic IPA
Barley Wine
Oatmeal Stout
St. Dorian Abbey Rye
Triple-Wit
"Big Red" Hop Harvest Estate Hop Ale
Witches Brew'mmm Belgian Pumpkin Ale
Bottled Beer (22oz)
Pilsner
Half-Wit Wheat
Tornado Alley Amber Ale
Barley Wine
Oatmeal Stout
St. Dorian Abbey Rye

Buckner Brewing Company
Draft List
Honey Wheat
Raspberry Wheat
Pale Ale
Amber Ale
Porter
Bourbon Barrel Porter
Octoberfest

Crown Valley Brewing & Distilling Co.
Draft List
Farmhouse Lager
Barnwood Blonde Ale
Old School Pilsener
Horseshoe Pale Ale
Wooden Nickel IPA
Worktruck Wheat
Raspberry Wheat
Plowboy Porter
Big Bison Ale
Bottled Beer
Barnwood Blonde Ale
Antique Amber Lager
Old School Pilsener
Horseshoe Pale Ale
Wooden Nickel IPA
Worktruck Wheat
Raspberry Wheat
Plowboy Porter
Black Cabin Smoked Ale
Big Bison Ale
Country Carriage Cider – Hard apple cider
Strawberry Cider
Spiced Apple Cider

Pics of New Beers at Celebrations Downtown!

Patrick from Celebrations Downtown sent me these mouth watering pics.  Get yourself down to Celebrations Downtown for a pint!
Cheers!


Southeast Missourian Homebrewing Demonstration Article!

Check it out!  Homebrew Supply and Buckner's Hombrewing Demonstartion is getting press in the Southeast Missourian.  Awesome!

http://www.semissourian.com/story/1663295.html

Original SEMO Craft Beer Post: Monday, July 26, 2010

Homebrewing Demonstration @ Buckners Sept 11


Attention Craft Beer Lovers and Potential Homebrewers! Buckners and Homebrew Supply of Southeast Missouri will be putting on a brewing demostration Sept 11 from 10 am -4 pm. Head on down to Buckners to get a homebrewing demonstration, lunch, and some craft beer samples.

Per Mike Mills, Brewmaster Buckners Brewing Company:
Sept 11, 10 a.m. til ~4ish, Mark Sprigg (one of the owners of Buckners) and I will be giving an all-grain demo along side of an extract brew with John Huber (Homebrew Supply of SEMissouri). We want to inform people how easy it is to make good beer at home, as well as give them a resource for supplies. The cost of the tutorial/demo is $15 and will include samples of Buckner brews as well as lunch. (participants will be charged for any beers consumed after the initial samples)

Thursday, September 9, 2010

Crown Valley Happy Hour Specials Friday Sept 10th

Every Friday night Crown Valley Brewing & Distilling Co. has draft specials, a take home beer special, and some free appetizers out for customers from 4-7pm. This weeks specials are $2.00 Drafts of Big Bison Ale and Antique Amber Lager and a 10% discount on take home six packs of Raspberry Wheat. Sounds like the place to be after work Friday up in the Farmington-Ste Gen Area!
Cheers!

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Boulevard Smokestake Series 12oz 4 Packs!

St. Louis' Wine and Cheese Place posted on Sept 3rd that Boulevard will be releasing their Smokestack Series beers in 12oz 4 packs.  This is expected to happen in November.  Here is a preview of the 12 oz labels:

Friday, September 3, 2010

Celebrations Craft Beer Updates!

New Beers at Celebrations!  There is some very cool stuff on this list!  My wife & I hope to make it down Saturday Night (the parents are in town and will hopefully watch my little girl!).  Come out for a pint Saturday Night.
Cheers!

Celebrations Downtown
Ska Modus Hoperandi
Ska Pinstripe 
Ska Double Blonde.
Sierra Nevada Kellerweis 
Sierra Nevada Tumbler Brown Ale.
Bear Republic Hop Rod Rye 
Bear Republic Racer 5
Avery Ellies Brown Ale.
Löwenbräu
Weihenstephaner Heffe Weissbier
Great Divide Hoss Rye Lager
Great Divide Belgica Belgian-style IPA
Great Divide Rumble Oak Aged IPA
Bells Octoberfest
Paulaner Octoberfest
Odells St Lupulin

Celebrations Restaurant
Saison Dupont
St Bernardus Abt 12
Weihenstephaner Festbier
Schneider Weisse

Charleville Estate Hop Harvest Ale & Witch's Brew'mmm Belgian Pumpkin Ale

Check out Charleville's Facebook Status today!  It will be a beautiful weekend to have a couple pints at Charleville!
Cheers!

Charleville Vineyard & Microbrewery Attention!! New On tap at the brewery: Estate Hop Harvest Ale (Draft) & Witch's Brew'mmm Belgian Pumpkin Ale (Draft and Bottles). Come and get it!!!!

Homebrew Demonstration @ Jones Heritage Farm Labor Day Pig Roast Sept 4th

John Huber of Homebrew Supply of Southeast Missouri will be doing a homebrew demonstration at Jones Heritage Farms Labor Day Pig Roast this Saturday.  Here is John's message and my original post on the Labor Day Pig Roast.
Cheers!

John Huber's message:

Greetings,

Homebrew Supply of Southeast Missouri will be on Location at Jones Heritage Farm and Market Saturday September 4th, 2010 from 11 AM til 4 PM. Fall is here and we feel the need to brew up some beer! Come out and see how easy it is to brew your own beer! While you are there check out Jones Heritage Farm and Market:

Original SEMO Craft Beer Post:  Friday, August 27, 2010
Jones Heritage Farms Labor Day Weekend Pig Roast Sept 4th

Jones Heritage Farms is having a Labor Day Weekend Pig Roast Saturday September 4, 11am-10pm that will include Missouri Craft Beer!  Mark your calendars and make sure to tell them you read about their Pig Roast and saw their Craft Beer List at SEMO Craft Beer!
Cheers!

Here are the details straight from Amy at Jones Heritage Farms:
 Jones Heritage Farms, 8739 Hwy W, Jackson, MO 332-7447

Labor Day Weekend Pig Roast, Saturday, September 4, 11am-10pm. Whole Roasted Pork, brats, house made side items, beer wagon, Missouri Craft beers and wine. Country and Bluegrass music 11-3pm & 5-9pm. Free hayrides every hour. Bring your family and friends out for a fun filled day at the farm.

Directions: I55 to Exit 102/LaSalle east to 5739 Highway W, then left 1/4 mile on left

Thursday, September 2, 2010

Schlafly Raspberry Coffee Stout @ Schnuck's!

I just picked up a bottle of Schlafly Raspberry Coffee Stout at Schnucks in Cape.  I am excited to try this one!  Go get yourself one!
Cheers!

Original Post July 23rd:

Exciting news! Schlafly just posted on facebook that they brewed their first batch of Raspberry Coffee Stout at the Tap Room yesterday and have received label for the upcoming 750 ml bottle limited release expected in early September. The Raspberry Coffee Stout is a collaboration with Kaldi's Coffee and Schnuck's/Culinaria in which Schlafly takes their year-round-release Oatmeal Stout and adds fresh raspberry puree and Kaldi's coffee. Make sure and ask your local retailers if they will be stocking Schlafly's Limited Release Raspberry Coffee Stout that you read about on SEMO Craft Beer when it is released in early September.
Cheers!

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Crown Valley Oktoberfest Sept 18th

I just received word today from Suzane at Crown Valley Brewing & Distilling Co. that they will be releasing their Oktoberfest on September 18th.  More details to follow.  Stay tuned!
Cheers!

Crown Valley Happy Hour Specials Friday Sept 3rd


Every Friday night Crown Valley Brewing & Distilling Co. has draft specials, a take home beer special, and some free appetizers out for customers from 4-7pm. This weeks specials are $2.00 Drafts of Antique Amber Lager and Raspberry Wheat and a 10% discount on take home six packs of Black Cabion Smoked Ale. Sounds like the place to be after work Friday up in the Farmington-Ste Gen Area!

Monday, August 30, 2010

Tallgrass Buffalo Sweat Stout

I bought a 4-Pint Pack of Tallgrass Brewery's Buffalo Sweat Stout at Schnucks yesterday.  Tallgrass is a brewery out of Manahattan, KS that recently became available in the SEMO Area.  I really enjoyed this beer.  It was an easy drinking Stout that would make a great introduction to dark beer or nice easy drinking Stout for any occasion.  I will buy this one again.  Here is  what Tallgrass Brewery, BeerAdvocate, and RateBeer have to say. 
Enjoy & Cheers!

TALLGRASS DESCRIPTION


BUFFALO SWEAT
(ABV 5.0%, 20 IBU)
We love this beer here at the brewery, and think you will have one of those “I’ve never-tasted-a-beer-like-that” kind of moments when you try it!

What we really like about this beer is the smoothness that brewing with cream sugar brings to the palate. This smoothness balances out the copious quantities of roasted barley used in the brewing process to create a rich, complex, and delicious beer. If you have not been a stout drinker in the past, give this beer a try. It might just change your mind about how dark beers should taste. It tastes so rich, but is surprisingly easy to drink!

Can’t find the sweat? Don’t sweat it. Just ask for Buffalo Sweat at your local liquor store or your favorite tavern.

BeerAdvocate - B+ Overall
RateBeer - 69 Overall

2nd Annual Jackson Homebrew Competition Oct 9th

The Second Annual Jackson Homebrew Competition sponsored by Homebrew Supply of Southeast Missouri will be held at 10am in Jackson City Park at the Jackson BBQ Fest. Here are the details straight from John Huber of Homebrew Supply of Southeast Missouri:

Greetings fellow brewers!

This is the first call for entries for the second annual Jackson Homebrew Competition in the City park in Jackson, Mo.  Here is the information on the 2nd Annual Jackson Homebrew Competition Saturday October 9th, 2010 at 10 AM at the Jackson City Park in conjuction with the Jackson BBQfest.

Competition Guidelines:
  • This competition is open to home brewers 21 years of age and older.
  • All entries must be personally homebrewed by the entrant. Entrants are limited to one entry per BJCP category.
  • Each beer will be judged according to the 2008 BJCP Style Guidelines. Enter your brew in the category where you feel it will perform best. Judges do not see your entry form. Judges or organizers will not classify or reclassify your beer. All entries become the property of the Homebrew Competition sponsors.
  • The entry fee is $5 per entry. Checks should be made payable to Homebrew Supply of Southeast Missouri, LLC.
  • Two (2) bottles, 10-22 ounces each, of each entry are required for judging. Bottles must be free of identifying marks (labels, marked caps, or any other unique feature). Printed bottle caps will be accepted providing the print is blocked out completely to assure anonymity.
  • Each entry of two bottles must be accompanied by an entry fee and a completed entry form. Each bottle shall have a bottle identification form attached to it with a rubber band. Do not tape or glue forms to your bottles.
  • Please fill out all forms completely, providing specific and thorough information regarding any special ingredients that must be specified per the BJCP Style Guidelines.
  • Failure to observe the competition guidelines will result in disqualification of the entry.
  • For style guidelines go to www.bjcp.org and find which style number your beer falls under.
  • Forms may be picked up at Homebrew Supply or filled out the day of the event when you drop off your entries.
  • We prefer that you drop your entries off Saturday October 10th, 2009 at the Jackson City Park at the Homebrew Supply tents by 9 AM so that we can process them. If you cannot drop them off Saturday then you may drop them off at Homebrew Supply prior to that date. If doing so call John at 573-579-9398 to make these arrangements.
Judging Information
  • Judging will take place on Saturday, October 10th, 2009 beginning at 10 AM. Awards will be presented when the awards are announced for the BBQFEST. Prizes will be awarded for the top 3 scoring entries.
  • Judges will evaluate and score each entry to the best of their ability.
The overall goal of this 1st Annual Homebrew Competition is to publicize the hobby of homebrewing, share our passion for this hobby with like minded individuals, and mainly to have fun!

SPONSORED BY HOMEBREW SUPPLY OF SOUTHEAST MISSOURI

Homebrew Supply of Southeast Missouri, LLC
John A. Huber
Address: 357 Oakhill Road, Jackson, Mo. 63755
Phone: 573-243-0397
Cell: 573-579-9398
Hours: M-F 5-7PM; Saturdays 8AM to 4PM
Please call ahead on my cell!
Email: homebrewsupply@gmail.com
http://www.homebrewsupply.biz/

 

Friday, August 27, 2010

Jones Heritage Farms Labor Day Weekend Pig Roast Sept 4th

Jones Heritage Farms is having a Labor Day Weekend Pig Roast Saturday September 4, 11am-10pm that will include Missouri Craft Beer!  Mark your calendars and make sure to tell them you read about their Pig Roast and saw their Craft Beer List at SEMO Craft Beer!
Cheers!

Here are the details straight from Amy at Jones Heritage Farms:
 Jones Heritage Farms, 8739 Hwy W, Jackson, MO 332-7447

Labor Day Weekend Pig Roast, Saturday, September 4, 11am-10pm. Whole Roasted Pork, brats, house made side items, beer wagon, Missouri Craft beers and wine. Country and Bluegrass music 11-3pm & 5-9pm. Free hayrides every hour. Bring your family and friends out for a fun filled day at the farm.

Directions: I55 to Exit 102/LaSalle east to 5739 Highway W, then left 1/4 mile on left

SEMO Craft Beer Lists, Events, & News Aug 27th

Here are this weeks updates to the SEMO Craft Beer Lists, Events, & News.  Enjoy!
Cheers!

SEMO Craft Beer Lists
Charleville's Hop Harvest Ale "Big Red" is on tap at the Brewery and will be ON CASK this weekend.  Very Cool!
I have been talking to Schnucks in Cape Girardeau.  Look to see some updates on Schnuck's Craft Beer Selections coming soon!

SEMO Retailers Craft Beer List
SEMO Restaurants Craft Beer List
SEMO Wineries Craft Beer List

SEMO Craft Beer Events
Every Friday night Crown Valley Brewery has draft specials, a take home beer special, and some free appetizers out for customers from 4-7pm. This weeks specials are $2.00 Drafts of Antique Amber Lager and the Worktruck Wheat and 10% discounts on take home six packs of Antique Amber Lager. Sounds like the place to be after work tonight up in the Farmington-Ste Gen Area!

Tickets go on sale for Crown Valley's 2nd Brewmaster's Dinner Sept 1st. If you purchase tickets by Sept 15th and use code "10810BREW" you get a 20% discount.

Homebrew Competition this weekend at the Cape Jaycees BBQ Fest sponsored by Homebrew Supply of Southeast Missouri.

Buckners Brewing is also pouring at the Cape Jaycess BBQ Fest.  Stop by have a pint and tell Mike how much you like his beer.

Primo Vino!'s next Craft Beer tasting will be Tuesday October 5th focusing on Octoberfest beers along with some other offerings. Expect Primo Vino! to be getting in some new beers in the weeks to come. I attended the last tasting and it was great. I can't wait for this one. These tasting are a great opportunity to try a dozen new beers without spending $100 on six packs or bombers. I will keep you posted on the upcoming tasting details.

Craft Beer News
Schnucks will be getting in the Schnucks/Culnaria Special Release Schlafly Raspberry Coffee Stout next week.
O'Fallon v. Schlafly: Pumpkin beer showdown and Mobile apps can steer you to beer at Hip Hops with Evan Benn
Boulevard has a new website and has brewed up a 21st Anniversary Fresh Hop Pale Ale.
Goose Island considering contracting with Redhook Brewery.

Crown Valley 2nd Annual Brewmaster's Dinner Oct 8th

Tickets go on sale for Crown Valley 2nd Brewmaster's Dinner Sept 1st.  If you purchase tickets by Sept 15th and use code "10810BREW" you get a 20% discount.  Make sure and tell them you read about the Dinner at SEMO Craft Beer!
Cheers!

From Shannon at Crown Valley Brewery:

Crown Valley Brewery will be hosting our second annual Brewmaster's Dinner Friday October 8, 2010. We will have a happy hour between 6-7 PM and dinner will be served at 7:30 PM. Dine with our Brewmaster Carl Wiersma over four delicious courses, three courses will be paired with one of Crown Valley's Beers and then the other course will be paired with the winning beer from our July Homebrewer's Contest. Tickets go on sale September 1, 2010 and tickets are $50.00 per person. If you book before September 15, 2010 and mention the code 10810BREW and this website you will receive a 20% discount. For more details about the Brewmaster's dinner go to http://www.crownvalleybrewery.com/ . If you have questions please feel free to contact Suzane Shannon at sshannon@crownvalleywinery.com .

Here are the four courses and the beer pairings as of right now, though these are subject to change.


Appetizer
Red wine marinated beef strip steak topped with porter sautéed mushrooms, and Big Bison marinated bison strip steak layered with caramelized mushrooms garnished with a mushroom cap stuffed with the caramelized onions.
Plowboy Porter

Salad
Iceberg Wedge with beer (bleu) cheese dressing and bacon
BrokenTreaty Wheat**(craft beer winner)

Entrée
Pan seared pork chops with apples & cider Served with celery root mash and asparagus
Hard Cider & Farmhouse Lager

Dessert
Raspberry and Chocolate mousse rosettes with black sesame butter crunch cookies
Sweet Raspberry Wheat

Thursday, August 26, 2010

New Belgium Lips of Faith "Le Fleur Misseur"

Okay, I am going to try something new.  When I have a new Craft Beer I enjoy I will share it with you.  I am not going to rate the beer, as this sort of critique is very subjective and my palate is still in its infancy, but I will tell you that is worth tasting for yourself and give you information on the beer.  So, here we go....

Last night I tried New Belgium's Lips of Faith Series "Le Fleur Misseur" that I picked up at Schnucks in Cape.  I definately recommend giving it a try.  I have just recently started exploring Belgian-style ales and I found this one to be a really enjoyable, easy drinking craft beer for my palate.   Below I have included the beer description and professional reviews found on New Belgium's website as well as the links to the the reviews at BeerAdvocate and RateBeer.  Enjoy!
Cheers!

New Belgium's Website

LE FLEUR MISSEUR

Deep burnished gold with a slight haze, Le Fleur Misseur opens with pineapple, clove and honey notes. Dry-hopping produces a flower leaf aroma supported by tones of fresh bread and honey. Bottle conditioned with our special house strain of Brettanomyces (wild ale) yeast, Le Fleur finishes dry and slightly herbal.

Produced for New Belgium coworkers to celebrate our 15th anniversary, Le Fleur has roots in the earliest days of our history. In 1988 founder Jeff Lebesch sat weary on the side of a Belgian road when a young lad passing by picked a delicate yellow flower and offered it to Jeff.

“Le Fleur, Misseur?” Jeff misspelled the boy’s comment in his journal as he accepted the offering. A treasured memory, a beer to treasure.

New Belgium Website Reviews

Scott Neuman, Executive Chef of ¡Oba! Restaurant and Hall Street Grill

Ancho Chile seasoned Buttermilk Fried Chicken drizzled with honey and served on top of Blue Corn Waffles

I chose the chicken and waffle pairing with Le Fleur Misseur? for a few reasons. First, I thought that the ancho chilies and the blue corn would give the dish an earthy dynamic that would pair well with the spicy, herbal flavors from Hallertau dry hopping technique and rustic wild yeast bottle conditioning character. Secondly, the lovely acidity in the beer would cut right through the richness of the buttermilk fried chicken. I’ve always enjoyed a little honey drizzled on my fried chicken, and I thought that it would moisten the waffle at the same time accentuate the honey malt notes in the beer.

Learn more about Scott and his tasty creations at http://www.hallstreetgrill.com and http://www.obarestaurant.com

Suzanne Wolcott, Cheese Consultant, Chicago, Illinois
Cheese: A creamy Robiola (with part goat milk) or an earthy, classic (meaning slightly funky) French brie or Tomme.

Food: Pasta with wild mushroom ragu

*The brett spicyness in Le Fleur has a white pepper quality that is earthy and slightly funky. Therefore I chose earthy and sublty funky foods which both mirror and highlight the beer. I think it is a mistake to take the beers fruity (pineapple) and clove esters and pair them literally with sweet flavors and baking spices in food.

Chef John Leonardis of the GourmandGuruGroup
LE FLEUR MISSEUR? is a very sophisticated beer with its fresh honeycomb notes and herbal/floral characteristics. Even clove, cinnamon, and a little tropical fruit ~ it's wild and I guess that's the brett (brettanomyces- wild yeast) working. So, even if you are having a night in, wear a tie to dinner, because, like I said, it's sophisticated. I am thinking basil crusted pork loin with candied pears and pickled fennel and spiced goat cheese barley because all these things ingredients in my course would make the perfect bite, just like all the aromas and tastes in Le Fleur Missuer make the perfect sip.

Erin Hughes, one of our fine Liquid Center Representatives, recommends:
I love to grill out. So I would skewer up some mahi mahi, orange bell peppers, pineapple and costoluto heirloom tomatoes. The fish is meaty, but not salty so it won’t overpower the beer and the pineapple will bring out the bretta contribution in Le Fleur. The peppers and tomatoes balance the sweetness with acidity.

Salad as a side with fresh greens and edible flowers (like spicy nasturtiums) accentuate the floral aroma, subtle sweet honey taste and spicy Hallertau dry-hopping.

For dessert, grilled pears stuffed with a soft cheese like chevre or capricho de cabra. (There both softer cheeses, more silky to go with the LeF’s creamy mouthfeel). Drizzle vanilla honey and dust some cinnamon on top to highlight the wild yeast’s (Brettanomyces) clove.

If just looking to snack, put out a plate of Spanish Marcona almonds. They’re a little sweet, but you still get the salty fix and they go great on a plate next to chevre on artisan crackers with fig spread to complete the sweet and salty fusion.

BeerAdvocate Review - Overall Rating B+

RateBeer Review - Overall 93 Style 97

REMINDER Homebrew Competition at the Cape Jaycees BBQ Fest!

Don't forget to get those entries in this week!
Cheers!

Original Post July 25th:



Attention Homebrewers! We have another SEMO homebrew contest coming up August 27th.

Per John Huber of Homebrew Supply of Southeast Missouri:

Greetings,
Homebrew Supply of Southeast Missouri will be sponsoring a Homebrew Competition on location at the Cape Jaycees Bbqfest Friday and Saturday August 27th & 28th, 2010. This will be a non-sanctioned event; Gift certificates will be awarded to the top 3 brewers. You may drop off your entries at Homebrew Supply anytime before Friday August 27th or you may drop them off at the event on Friday August 27th from 2 PM til 6 PM. Entry fee is $5 per entry and we need 2-12 ounce bottles for each entry. You may enter as many entries as you wish. If you will be dropping off your entries at the event Friday, please let me know so I may plan accordingly.
If you have any questions or coments, feel free to contact me for details. Hope to see you all there and good luck!

Homebrew Supply of Southeast Missouri, LLC
John A. Huber
Address: 357 Oakhill Road, Jackson, Mo. 63755
Phone: 573-243-0397
Cell: 573-579-9398
Hours: M-F 5-7PM; Saturdays 8AM to 4PM
Please call ahead on my cell!
Email: homebrewsupply@gmail.com
www.homebrewsupply.biz

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Charleville's "Big Red" Hop Harvest Ale On Tap Now

Charleville's Hop Havest Ale "Big Red" is "on tap and delicious" according to Brewmaster/Winemaker Tony Saballa!  Big Red is a 7.5% ABV amped up version of Tornando Alley Amber Ale brewed with a portion of Charleville Cascade Estate Hops and hopped at a rate of 3lbs per barrel!  This is only available on tap at the brewery so get on up to Ste Gen!
Cheers!

Monday, August 23, 2010

SEMO Craft Beer T-Shirts

I am considering getting SEMO Craft Beer T-shirts made up. If I did would anyone be interested?