Avenue Pub Wednesday Night Tastings

This just in from Avenue Pub.

Shelton Brothers importers have just shipped in some rarities. These are European bottles from high end breweries that are really too expensive or too edgy to be sold in the Pub. To give you a crack at tasting them we have partnered with Cork & Bottle for the next two Wednesday tastings. We will work our way through some fabulous beer. If you discover that you love it you can RUN over to Cork & Bottle and buy them


Wednesday July 7th 7:30pm

Mikkeller has just released their series of beers based on 5 different yeasts commonly used in brewing. Just like they did with their single hop series this series give you the opportunity to explore the flavor profile of each different yeast because each base beer is brewed identically. only the yeast changes. I love trying these because later it allows me to recognize the ingredients in the beers I taste. Beer Buddha will be on hand to discuss these beers. price TBA( don't know how much the bottles are yet we will have the American, Belgian, Brett, Hefe, Lager.


Wednesday July 14th 7:30pm

Some very well received beers are on the menu.
Pannepot is on the BA top 100. I'll announce the price when I get the price on the beers.

De Molen Heaven & Hell

De Molen Bommen & Granaten

De Struise Pannepot

Mikkeller I Beat You

Mikkeller Tjekket Pilsner

Cheers!

The Beer Buddha

Beer Review: Saint Somewhere Saison Athene

Saint Somewhere Brewing. What can I say other than I think they are truly the little brewery that could. These guys are a small operation out of Tarpon Springs, Florida. When I say small I mean it. They actually put out posts on Myspace that ask people to come down to the brewery and help bottle beer. Payment? Lunch and six bottles. No seriously. They just worked out a distribution deal with Shelton Brothers, an importer out of Belchertown, Massachusetts. Yeah, I said an importer. Usually the distribution chain is three tiered being brewery, distributor then store. These guys are doing whatever it takes to get their beers out there to the public and I think it's great.

I previously reviewed a Saint Somewhere beer before with their Lectio Divina which was a fantastic brew. Recently I acquired their Saison Athene and have been waiting for the right moment to drink it! I finally got around to it the other night and man what a beer. Here is my review:

Brewery: Saint Somewhere

Beer: Saison Athene

Style: Saison/Farmhouse Ale

ABV: 7.50%

Recommended Glassware: Pint Glass, Tulip, Oversized Wine Glass

Serving Type: Wine Glass

Appearance: The beer poured a hazy, golden straw color with a huge white, fluffy head. Lacing was present throughout the entire life of the beer.

Smell: Nice earthy, grainy, lemon-y and funky aroma. Interesting hint of pepper.

Taste: Wonderfully funky taste with a nice hop spice. Hints of lemon, earthy yeast and pepper are present. Nice dry finish.

Mouthfeel: Medium body with medium carbonation.

Overall: Once again a fantastic job by St. Somewhere Brewing. This is another beer I'll be picking up any chance I see it!!

Score: 4.5 out of 5 Buddhas