Town Hall Brewery Juggernaut Brat
Posted by Beer Blogger | Food Pictures | Posted on May 18th, 2012
Looking for something tasty for a quick bite along with some great brews? The Juggernaut Brat is a custom made brat from the Seward Co-Op in Minneapolis made using Town Hall Brewery beer and featured on Town Hall’s current daily specials menu. The Juggernaut comes with sauerkraut, pickled relish, and swish cheese on a poppyseed bun. The current batch of brats offers a little bit of a spicy kick which was very nice. At $6, it’s a nice option for those looking for a little something to fill them up without getting a full meal. I’d previously tried the Chili Brat which was piled high with chili and another great option for quick eats at Town Hall Brewery. Checkout the other options on the brat list next time you’re in. A great option with summer right around the corner.
Corter Leather Bottle Hook
Posted by Beer Blogger | Beer Gadgets | Posted on May 16th, 2012
Lots of us carry a bottle opener on our keychains. One doesn’t want to find themselves somewhere without a way to open their favorite beverage. But so many bottle openers are just one trick ponies. Not that they have to do more than just get you into that magical bottle of brew, but what if they could do more? This bottle opener does. The Corter Leather Bottle Hook is both bottle opener and key hook. It allows you to hook your keys on your belt loop or elsewhere so you don’t lose both them and your bottle opener. It’s made of stainless steel for strength to last and then plated to make it look great. This opener also features a leather piece to put your name and contact info, should you enjoy a couple too many craft brews and misplace your keys. This opener is a Kickstarter project that has been fully funded so it is being produced. There’s still time to buy one by donating to their project and after that they’ll be available through the Corter Leather site. Grab your Corter Leather Bottle Hook here from their Kickstarter page before May 18th. After that, your can get yours here on the Corter Leather website.
Brewbicle Beer Storage System
Posted by Beer Blogger | Beer Gadgets | Posted on May 11th, 2012
Cellaring beer is something many of us enjoy. Putting bottles away for a later date to see how things change and evolve over time can be very rewarding. For many of us, storing all this precious beer can be an issue. Old beer case boxes may work but they degrade over time and can’t be stacked high. They aren’t overly sturdy and the weak bottoms can come open, causing your brew to meet an unfortunate end on the cellar floor (I know a number of beers that have been lost this way). Thats where the Brewbicle comes in. I met up with the guys behind it and was given my very own to checkout.
The Brewbicle is a beer storage system that allows you to store and stack your beer cellar, keep it all organized. The wood construction is high quality and very sturdy so it’ll last for years. No worries about it different height bottles making stacking a problem. With heavy-duty leather straps to carry and move the Brewbicle around, it’s much easier to move than the handles on cardboard cartons that dig into hands and are prone to rip.
Inside you’ll find adjustable bottle dividers. The divider configuration can be changed to allow storage of either 25 x 12oz bottles or 16 x 22oz and 750ml bottles. In the picture above, you can see that it’s no problem to store both 22oz bottles along with 750ml bottles in the Brewbicle with the dividers keeping the bottles from clanging together when moved around or transported.
On the lid, there is a nicely sized area where you can write the contents of the Brewbicle with a dry-erase marker. This is great for keeping inventory and allowing you to see whats inside at just a glance without the need to open things up and pull bottles to figure out the contents. A hefty leather pull allows you to slide the top open quickly and easily. The recessed lid also allows the feet on the bottom to fit into the lid area insuring more secure stacking of multiple Brewbicles.
The Brewbicle features a nice laser cut logo up front. Additionally, for a small additional fee, you can have your own logo or graphic cut on the front of your Brewbicle. Pretty sweet option for those that want to customize their beer cellar storage, making it unique or those looking to give a customized gift to a craft beer lover in their life.
The Brewbicle is a great option for those with basement cellars that are looking for a way to keep things organized or those living in apartments where space is a premium. The Brewbicle is even classy enough to make a nice little end table in your drinking room while storing your precious cellared beers inside. After loading up the first one it’s become clear that I’m going to require several more to keep my bounty of brew cellared safely. This time I think I’ll opt for the custom engraved option. Be sure to checkout the Brewbicle website here and add some to your cellar.
Schell’s Stag Series No. 3
Posted by Beer Blogger | Beer Pictures | Posted on May 8th, 2012
Taking from their experience of over 150 years in business, the Schell’s Stag Series offers the drinker great experimental brews that are sadly only for a limited time. As the third offering in the series, Schell’s Stag Series No. 3 is a Rauchbier with plenty of smokey flavor and aroma that goes well with smoked meats and cheeses. I enjoyed a couple 6-packs of it with everything from smoked fish to a collection of cheeses and it paired wonderfully with all of them. The smokey flavor and aroma bring you back to Bockfest and makes one crave a hearty meal to go with this hearty beer. The Stage Series continues to impress with great offerings and many interesting takes of styles that many sadly give little thought to much of the time. As they continue, we look forward to see what Schell’s comes up with next.
The Bruery Oude Tart
Posted by Beer Blogger | Beer Pictures | Posted on May 4th, 2012
Known for their over the top, big beers like Black Tuesday and Chocolate Rain, The Bruery Oude Tart is a bit easier drinking. This Flemish-style red ale is aged in red wine barrels for 18 months before bottling. A nice light sourness with notes of leather and dark fruit along with a nice bit of toasted oak from the barrel aging. No head or lacing from this brew. At 7.5% ABV it still has a bit of kick to it and is on the high side for this style of beer although the ABV doesn’t make itself apparent in the nose or flavor. It’s nice to see more commercial examples of the Flanders Red Ale on the market. We can always use more of this under appreciated style of brew.
Beer Nutrition Pint Glass
Posted by Beer Blogger | Beer Gadgets | Posted on April 11th, 2012
Many of us believe beer is a meal in a glass. Maybe not the most balanced meal but it does contain plenty of stuff. Carbs, a touch of sodium, sugar and a bit of protein in addition to being a great source of stuff like dietary silicon. Show off how nutritionally conscious you are with this glass that includes a list of nutritional information about your beverage of choice which is displayed clearly on the front of the tumbler. While every beer’s nutritional content varies, maybe you’re better off telling yourself that this listing is the contents of whats in your glass rather than the real 400 calories in that 14% ABV imperial stout you’re drinking. Get your own Beer Nutrition Pint Glass here.
Drinkwel Multivitamin For Drinkers
Posted by Beer Blogger | Beer Gadgets | Posted on April 6th, 2012
We all know that drinking isn’t the best thing in the world for our bodies. Sure many of us would do well to cut back on our alcohol and carb intake from time to time. But who wants to give up the things we love? It’s time to do something for your body while continuing to enjoy your craft beer. I recently received some samples of Drinkwel, a multivitamin designed for those that drink. They contain the normal things you find in all multivitamins but also add some others to help your body deal with alcohol.
- Milk Thistle, Artichoke Leaf and other botanicals to support liver health.
- Amino acids to help process alcohol induced toxins.
- Superfruits that help neutralize free radicals.
- Vitamin B-Complex to aid metabolism and maintain energy.
- Vitamin C to support immune system function.
BUILT Six Pack Tote
Posted by Beer Blogger | Beer Gadgets | Posted on March 28th, 2012
The six pack is the standard bring along when you go visit friends. The cardboard carriers work but they often rip and fall apart. These BUILT Six Pack Totes are reusable and made of a nice wetsuit like material. I’ve had one of these carriers for years and use it all the time. It’s nice to be able to fold up and throw in the car trunk when you’re done with it. There is some stretch to it which allow it to fit different sized bottles and you can even squeeze 22oz bomber bottles in it if you leave the neighboring space open to allow it to stretch a bit more. The padding in-between each spot keeps the bottles from banging into each other while you carry your brews around and keep those prizes safe. Get your own BUILT Six Pack Tote here.
Bust A Bottle Cap Beer Bottle Openers
Posted by Beer Blogger | Beer Gadgets | Posted on March 23rd, 2012
Bust that bottle cap on your favorite craft beer with these weapons. Guns, grenades and brass-knuckles all made from stainless steel to pop the top on a cold one. These unique bottle openers are sure to be something your friends won’t have and work great should a fight break out at your next beer tasting. Busting bottle caps is better than busting bottles any day and definitely leaves less mess to clean up afterwards. Buy your own Bust A Bottlecap here.
Hermetus Bottle Opener And Resealer
Posted by Beer Blogger | Beer Gadgets | Posted on March 21st, 2012
We love craft beer. That doesn’t mean that we’re always able to finish every bottle we open. I’m sure we’ve all had the experience where we’ve opened a bottle either while in a slightly drunken state or for whatever reason find that we’re just not able to finish it. The last thing you want to do is let a great beer goto waste but what can you do? Thats where the Hermetus Bottle Opener and Resealer comes in. Not only will it get you into your favorite brew but should you find that you can’t finish the bottle, the reverse end allows you to reseal your bottle until the next day. Simply slide the Hermetus over the top of your bottle and the rubberized underside holds tight against the mouth of the bottle, keeping the carbonation inside and preventing it from leaking should the bottle be turned over. Now your brew is ready to be finished up tomorrow when you’re in a better state of mind or a better mood for the brew. Buy your own Hermetus Bottle Opener and Resealer here.
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