December 17, 2009

Hey Now! Quick note to let the Brooklyn Press 195 beer lovers know that Coney Island Lager has run its course and we have replaced it with Smuttynose IPA. This is one solid beer, earning a 95 of 100 at the ratebeer.com website. If you have never experienced this IPA, it's a must have for those on the East Coast. Please stop in and give it a whirl!

Nov 2009

Hola Amigos! Hard to believe it's November already but the whipping winds and cold rain tonight are sure to make you remember. Some great beers coming this way as winter time always provides some great Winter ales. We currently have one of the last kegs of Blue Point Octoberfest but are soon to be placing their excellent Winter offering on. Also new to the taps is Coney Island Lager, an easy drinker that is mellow, a tad sweet and low on carbonation. We already have been receiving good feedback from it. Here is the current list:


ON DRAFT
Speakeasy Prohibition Ale (San Francisco): Brand new on the East Coast, this is a boldly hopped amber ale that strikes a perfect balance between caramel maltiness and hoppy goodness. 6.1% abv
Coney Island Lager (Brooklyn): Step right up and witness the delectable alchemy of 8 malts, 6 hops, and Czech pilsner yeast. Discover the thrill of old world brewing with new world flavor. This is a lively carbonated beer that is a bit darker than your standard lager. 5.5% abv
Radeberger Pilsner (Germany): Long enjoyed by German nobility, this is the world’s most famous pilsner. One sip and you will know why! Super refreshing and very smooth! 4.7% abv
Harpoon UFO (Boston): Light, crisp, refreshing UFO White follows in the tradition of spiced wheat beers that have been brewed in Belgium for well over 300 years. Brewed with orange peel and a unique blend of spices, Served with a lemon to complement the citrus flavors, this is one fine beer, 5% abv
Keegan’s Mother’s Milk (Kingston, NY): From our good friend Tom Keegan comes this fantastic beer. As the name implies, this is a dark and creamy milk stout. Hints of oatmeal, chocolate and of course milk, give this stout a remarkably smooth finish. 5.5% abv
Blue Point Oktoberfest (Patchogue, NY): Oktoberfest was originally brewed in 1810 to celebrate the betrothal of the Crown Prince of Bavaria, Blue Point continues the celebration by traditionally brewing this special malty amber lager every October. Oktoberfest lager is stored cold for 2 months to ensure its distinct smooth flavor. Tap a pint and celebrate the season!


BOTTLES
Delirium Tremens (Belgium): STRONG Belgian Ale! The particular character and the unique taste results from the use of three different yeasts. A gold medal during the "world beer championships" in Chicago confirmed it’s worldwide recognition. 12oz. 9% abv
Ommegang Abbey Ale (NY): A classic STRONG Belgian style Abbey ale. With a deep burgundy color and a big, fluffy head, this has complex fruit aromas. A fantastic ode to true Belgian beers! 25.4oz 8.5% abv
Weihenstephan Hefe-Weiss (Germany): From THE oldest commercial brewery, this is a wonderful example of what unfiltered wheat beer should be. Smooth and easy to drink. 16.9oz 5.4% abv
Local 1 (Brooklyn): STRONG ALE! Belgian-inspired strong golden pale ale. The rare old technique of bottle re-fermentation gives this beer complex flavors of honey and pears. Try with spicy foods. 22oz 9% abv
Hofbrau Original (Munich,Germany): Experience the finest example of German Lagers! This is a classic, best served ice cold! 16.9oz 5.1% abv
Houblon Chouffe Dobbelen IPA Tripel (Belgium): STRONG ALE! First brewed in 2006, this is a rare, special beer with a harmonious balance between a marked bitterness (three types of hops are used) and a pleasant fruitiness. The HOUBLON CHOUFFE is unfiltered, and re-fermented in the bottle. Our pick of the week!!! 25.4oz 9% abv
Stone IPA (CA): “Dry hopped” for an extra 2 weeks, this unique process produces an IPA with a great hop aroma and flavor. 22oz 6.9% abv
Triple Karmeliet (Belgium): Blond, robust, smooth, and fruity three grain top fermented beer that is re-fermented in the bottle. Brewed with wheat, oat and barley. A 100% natural beer that is sure to please. 11.2 oz 8% abv
Arrogant bastard Ale (CA): This is an aggressive beer. It is quite doubtful that you have the taste or sophistication to appreciate an ale of this quality and depth. 22 oz 7.2% abv
Doc’s hard apple cider (Warwick, NY): This cider is semi-dry and wonderfully effervescent with a remarkably fresh apple nose. Its crisp, fruit forward taste and a clean, refreshing finish, have won this vineyard countless awards and praise. 12 oz 5% abv

FALL 2009 BEER MENU

HEY NOW! Greetings from a beautiful fall afternoon here in Park Slope, Brooklyn USA!! Been a while since I rapped at ya but summer has kept us all quite busy. With fall here the beer taps have changed up a bit. The biggest newcomer to hit our taps in a long time hails from San Francisco. Speakeasy Prohibition Ale simply rocks! This is the single biggest seller we have had in years. The initial sip is sweet with caramel hints and the finish leaves a gentle bitter hop flavor on your tongue. It's hard to have just one! Also new to the taps, Two Brothers Dupont Dupage, hails from Chicago and is a great refreshing farm house ale, an easy drinker that is full bodied but not too light. It is no wonder this beer received the Bronze at the 2007 Great American Beer Fest. Here is our complete current bottle and tap lineup:



ON TAP

Speakeasy Prohibition Ale (San Francisco): Brand new on the East Coast, this is a boldly hopped amber ale that strikes a perfect balance between caramel maltiness and hoppy goodness. 6.1% abv

Two Brothers Dupont DuPage (Chicago): 2007 Great American Beer fest winner. This country ale is deep amber in color. With a toasty, sweet caramel start, it finishes off with just enough hops to clean off the palate. Bon Appetit! 6% abv

Hofbräu Oktoberfestbier (Germany): Enjoy a golden crisp festbier right from the Hofbrau House in Germany. Taste is rather bittery. Crisp hops at the very first moment, then turns into sweetish malt. 6% abv

Radeberger Pilsner (Germany): Long enjoyed by German nobility, this is the world’s most famous pilsner. One sip and you will know why! Super refreshing and very smooth! 4.7% abv

Harpoon UFO (Boston): Light, crisp, refreshing UFO White follows in the tradition of spiced wheat beers that have been brewed in Belgium for well over 300 years. Brewed with orange peel and a unique blend of spices, Served with a lemon to complement the citrus flavors, this is one fine beer, 5% abv

Keegan’s Mother’s Milk (Kingston, NY): From our good friend Tom Keegan comes this fantastic beer. As the name implies, this is a dark and creamy milk stout. Hints of oatmeal, chocolate and of course milk, give this stout a remarkably smooth finish. 5.5% abv

Bottles

Delirium Tremens (Belgium): STRONG Belgian Ale! The particular character and the unique taste results from the use of three different yeasts. A gold medal during the "world beer championships" in Chicago confirmed it’s worldwide recognition. 12oz. 9% abv

Ommegang Abbey Ale (NY): A classic STRONG Belgian style Abbey ale. With a deep burgundy color and a big, fluffy head, this has complex fruit aromas. A fantastic ode to true Belgian beers! 25.4oz 8.5% abv

Weihenstephan Hefe-Weiss (Germany): From THE oldest commercial brewery, this is a wonderful example of what unfiltered wheat beer should be. Smooth and easy to drink. 16.9oz 5.4% abv

Local 1 (Brooklyn): STRONG ALE! Belgian-inspired strong golden pale ale. The rare old technique of bottle re-fermentation gives this beer complex flavors of honey and pears. Try with spicy foods. 22oz 9% abv

Hofbrau Original (Munich,Germany): Experience the finest example of German Lagers! This is a classic, best served ice cold! 16.9oz 5.1% abv

Houblon Chouffe Dobbelen IPA Tripel (Belgium): STRONG ALE! First brewed in 2006, this is a rare, special beer with a harmonious balance between a marked bitterness (three types of hops are used) and a pleasant fruitiness. The HOUBLON CHOUFFE is unfiltered, and re-fermented in the bottle. Our pick of the week!!! 25.4oz 9% abv

Stone IPA (CA): “Dry hopped” for an extra 2 weeks, this unique process produces an IPA with a great hop aroma and flavor. 22oz 6.9% abv

Triple Karmeliet (Belgium): Blond, robust, smooth, and fruity three grain top fermented beer that is re-fermented in the bottle. Brewed with wheat, oat and barley. A 100% natural beer that is sure to please. 11.2 oz 8% abv

Arrogant bastard Ale (CA): This is an aggressive beer. It is quite doubtful that you have the taste or sophistication to appreciate an ale of this quality and depth. 22 oz 7.2% abv

Doc’s hard apple cider (Warwick, NY): This cider is semi-dry and wonderfully effervescent with a remarkably fresh apple nose. Its crisp, fruit forward taste and a clean, refreshing finish, have won this vineyard countless awards and praise. 12 oz 5% abv

WEEK OF JUNE 17th 2009

Hey Now!! What Up Y'all. We are chilling here in Brooklyn awaiting some sign of the sun. While we wait we like to drink beer here at Press 195! On the menu currently we have been focusing in on the wonderful world of Belgium and what fine brewers they are. Still remaining at the top of the list for us is the Houblon Chouffe, one fine example of a golden Belgian ale that is sure to kick your ass.

Our current list is:


DRAFT

Outrage IPA (Garrattsville, NY): Brewed by our close friend and loyal Bayside Press 195 customer, Kenny Landin, in conjunction with our friends at Butternuts Brewery, this is the very first release from Landin ales. A nice floral hop with a crisp finish, this is a fine example of an American India Pale Ale. 6% abv

Radeberger Pilsner (Germany): Long enjoyed by German nobility, this is the world’s most famous pilsner. One sip and you will know why! Super refreshing and very smooth! 4.7% abv

Harpoon UFO (Boston): Light, crisp, refreshing UFO White follows in the tradition of spiced wheat beers that have been brewed in Belgium for well over 300 years. Brewed with orange peel and a unique blend of spices, Served with a lemon to complement the citrus flavors, this is one fine beer, 5% abv

Blue Point Summer Ale (Patchogue): A summer tradition at Press195! Various malts combine to produce a delicious golden taste that is light and thirst quenching with a hint of citrus. 6% abv

Keegan’s Mother’s Milk (Kingston, NY): From our good friend Tom Keegan comes this fantastic beer. As the name implies, this is a dark and creamy milk stout. Hints of oatmeal, chocolate and of course milk, give this stout a remarkably smooth finish. 5.5% abv

Stone Levitation (CA): A truly fantastic session ale! This deep amber ale has rich & roasted malt flavors, a big hoppy character, citrus overtones (courtesy of the hops and special brewers yeast) and modest alcohol. 4.4% abv


BOTTLES

Delirium Tremens (Belgium): STRONG Belgian Ale! The particular character and the unique taste results from the use of three different yeasts. A gold medal during the "world beer championships" in Chicago confirmed it’s worldwide recognition. 12oz. 9% abv

Ommegang Abbey Ale (NY): A classic STRONG Belgian style Abbey ale. With a deep burgundy color and a big, fluffy head, this has complex fruit aromas. A fantastic ode to true Belgian beers! 25.4oz 8.5% abv

Weihenstephan Hefe-Weiss (Germany): From THE oldest commercial brewery, this is a wonderful example of what unfiltered wheat beer should be. Smooth and easy to drink. 16.9oz 5.4% abv

Local 1 (Brooklyn): STRONG ALE! Belgian-inspired strong golden pale ale. The rare old technique of bottle re-fermentation gives this beer complex flavors of honey and pears. Try with spicy foods. 22oz 9% abv

Hofbrau Original (Munich,Germany): Experience the finest example of German Lagers! This is a classic, best served ice cold! 16.9oz 5.1% abv

Houblon Chouffe Dobbelen IPA Tripel (Belgium): STRONG ALE! First brewed in 2006, this is a rare, special beer with a harmonious balance between a marked bitterness (three types of hops are used) and a pleasant fruitiness. The HOUBLON CHOUFFE is unfiltered, and re-fermented in the bottle. Our pick of the week!!! 25.4oz 9% abv

Stone IPA (CA): “Dry hopped” for an extra 2 weeks, this unique process produces an IPA with a great hop aroma and flavor. 22oz 6.9% abv

Triple Karmeliet (Belgium): Blond, robust, smooth, and fruity three grain top fermented beer that is re-fermented in the bottle. Brewed with wheat, oat and barley. A 100% natural beer that is sure to please. 11.2 oz 8% abv

Arrogant bastard Ale (CA): This is an aggressive beer. It is quite doubtful that you have the taste or sophistication to appreciate an ale of this quality and depth. 22 oz 7.2% abv

Doc’s hard apple cider (Warwick, NY): This cider is semi-dry and wonderfully effervescent with a remarkably fresh apple nose. Its crisp, fruit forward taste and a clean, refreshing finish, have won this vineyard countless awards and praise. 12 oz 5% abv

May 11th 2009

Hey Now! Hope all is well. Below is our newly updated beer list for the week. On tap we now have Blue Point Summer Ale, a great session beer that males for easy drinking! Made locally, this is a great example of an American Blonde Ale. Bottle wise, a new stand out to the list is a Belgian heavy hitter, Triple Karmeliet. This is a perfect Belgian Triple; smooth and complex with notes of fruit and caramel but without the alcohol aftertaste that 8%+ abv beers typically posess. A great beer to sip and enjoy! Now on to this weeks list...

ON DRAFT

Outrage IPA (Garrattsville, NY): Brewed by our close friend and loyal Bayside Press 195 customer, Kenny Landin, in conjunction with our friends at Butternuts Brewery, this is the very first release from Landin ales. A nice floral hop with a crisp finish, this is a fine example of an American India Pale Ale. 6% abv

Radeberger Pilsner (Germany): Long enjoyed by German nobility, this is the world’s most famous pilsner. One sip and you will know why! Super refreshing and very smooth! 4.7% abv

Harpoon UFO (Boston): Light, crisp, refreshing UFO White follows in the tradition of spiced wheat beers that have been brewed in Belgium for well over 300 years. Brewed with orange peel and a unique blend of spices, Served with a lemon to complement the citrus flavors, this is one fine beer, 5% abv

Blue Point Summer Ale (Patchogue): A summer tradition at Press195! Various malts combine to produce a delicious golden taste that is light and thirst quenching with a hint of citrus. 6% abv

Keegan’s Mother’s Milk (Kingston, NY): From our good friend Tom Keegan comes this fantastic beer. As the name implies, this is a dark and creamy milk stout. Hints of oatmeal, chocolate and of course milk, give this stout a remarkably smooth finish. 5.5% abv

Stone Levitation (CA): A truly fantastic session ale! This deep amber ale has rich & roasted malt flavors, a big hoppy character, citrus overtones (courtesy of the hops and special brewers yeast) and modest alcohol. 4.4% abv

BOTTLES

Delirium Tremens (Belgium): STRONG Belgian Ale! The particular character and the unique taste results from the use of three different yeasts. A gold medal during the "world beer championships" in Chicago confirmed it’s worldwide recognition. 12oz. 9% abv

Ommegang Abbey Ale (NY): A classic STRONG Belgian style Abbey ale. With a deep burgundy color and a big, fluffy head, this has complex fruit aromas. A fantastic ode to true Belgian beers! 25.4oz 8.5% abv

Weihenstephan Hefe-Weiss (Germany): From THE oldest commercial brewery, this is a wonderful example of what unfiltered wheat beer should be. Smooth and easy to drink. 16.9oz 5.4% abv

Local 1 (Brooklyn): STRONG ALE! Belgian-inspired strong golden pale ale. The rare old technique of bottle re-fermentation gives this beer complex flavors of honey and pears. Try with spicy foods. 22oz 9% abv

Hofbrau Dunkel (Germany): For centuries Munich’s favorite beer. A dark lager that has a light body and is easy to drink, with simple roasted malt flavor and slight caramel undertones. 12oz. 5.5% abv

Houblon Chouffe Dobbelen IPA Tripel (Belgium): STRONG ALE! First brewed in 2006, this is a rare, special beer with a harmonious balance between a marked bitterness (three types of hops are used) and a pleasant fruitiness. The HOUBLON CHOUFFE is unfiltered, and re-fermented in the bottle. Our pick of the week!!! 25.4oz 9% abv

Stone IPA (CA): “Dry hopped” for an extra 2 weeks, this unique process produces an IPA with a great hop aroma and flavor. 22oz 6.9% abv

Triple Karmeliet (Belgium): Blond, robust, smooth, and fruity three grain top fermented beer that is re-fermented in the bottle. Brewed with wheat, oat and barley. A 100% natural beer that is sure to please. 11.2 oz 8% abv

Arrogant bastard Ale (CA): This is an aggressive beer. It is quite doubtful that you have the taste or sophistication to appreciate an ale of this quality and depth. 22 oz 7.2% abv

Doc’s hard apple cider (Warwick, NY): This cider is semi-dry and wonderfully effervescent with a remarkably fresh apple nose. Its crisp, fruit forward taste and a clean, refreshing finish, have won this vineyard countless awards and praise. 12 oz 5% abv

Butternuts Pork Slap 12oz can Heineken (Holland)12oz

Corona (Mexico) 12 oz Amstel Light (Holland)

Genesee Cream Ale 12 oz can

April 17th 2009 Brooklyn Beer Menu

It's with great pleasure that I get to write this blog as it only means one thing, Press 195 Brooklyn is back!! We are very excited to introduce our brand new 6 beer draught system and specialty bottle list. Both the taps and bottles will be continually rotated in order to bring to you fine beers from around the world. To start Version 2.0 of Press 195 we are offering the following:


ON DRAFT

Outrage IPA (Garrattsville, NY): Brewed by our close friend and loyal Bayside Press 195 customer, Kenny Landin, in conjunction with our friends at Butternuts Brewery, this is the very first release from Landin ales. A nice floral hop with a crisp finish, this is a fine example of an American India Pale Ale. 6% abv

Radeberger Pilsner (Germany): Long enjoyed by German nobility, this is the world’s most famous pilsner. One sip and you will know why! Super refreshing and very smooth! 4.7% abv

Harpoon UFO (Boston): Light, crisp, refreshing UFO White follows in the tradition of spiced wheat beers that have been brewed in Belgium for well over 300 years. Brewed with orange peel and a unique blend of spices, Served with a lemon to complement the citrus flavors, this is one fine beer, 5% abv

Blue Point Spring Ale (Patchogue): A local favorite! Alas Spring is here and that only means a new seasonal from our friends at Blue Point. This is a copper ale with hints of rye, citrus and hop overtones. A great thirst quencher. Try one, bet you’ll have another! 6% abv

Keegan’s Mother’s Milk (Kingston, NY): From our good friend Tom Keegan comes this fantastic beer. As the name implies, this is a dark and creamy milk stout. Hints of oatmeal, chocolate and of course milk, give this stout a remarkably smooth finish. 5.5% abv

Stone Levitation (CA): A truly fantastic session ale! This deep amber ale has rich & roasted malt flavors, a big hoppy character, citrus overtones (courtesy of the hops and special brewers yeast) and modest alcohol. 4.4% abv


BOTTLES

Delirium Tremens (Belgium): STRONG Belgian Ale! The particular character and the unique taste results from the use of three different yeasts. A gold medal during the "world beer championships" in Chicago confirmed it’s worldwide recognition. 12oz. 9% abv

Ommegang Abbey Ale (NY): A classic STRONG Belgian style Abbey ale. With a deep burgundy color and a big, fluffy head, this has complex fruit aromas. A fantastic ode to true Belgian beers! 25.4oz 8.5% abv

Weihenstephan Hefe-Weiss (Germany): From THE oldest commercial brewery, this is a wonderful example of what unfiltered wheat beer should be. Smooth and easy to drink. 16.9oz 5.4% abv

Flying Dog Garde Dog (Maryland): Smooth, crisp and golden in color, this is a Spring French classic brewed with an American twist. With it’s toasted aroma and spicy, malty sweetness, Garde dog will liberate you from the winter doldrums! 12oz. 5.5% abv

Hofbrau Dunkel (Germany): For centuries Munich’s favorite beer. A dark lager that has a light body and is easy to drink, with simple roasted malt flavor and slight caramel undertones. 12oz. 5.5% abv

Houblon Chouffe Dobbelen IPA Tripel (Belgium): STRONG ALE! First brewed in 2006, this is a rare, special beer with a harmonious balance between a marked bitterness (three types of hops are used) and a pleasant fruitiness. The HOUBLON CHOUFFE is unfiltered, and re-fermented in the bottle. Our pick of the week!!! 25.4oz 9% abv

Stone IPA (CA): “Dry hopped” for an extra 2 weeks, this unique process produces an IPA with a great hop aroma and flavor. 22oz 6.9% abv

Belhaven Wee Heavy (Scotland): A classic Scottish heavy ale with a light flavor and a great reddish color in the glass. This is a beer that should be sipped and savored. 16.9 oz. 6.5% abv

Arrogant bastard Ale (CA): This is an aggressive beer. It is quite doubtful that you have the taste or sophistication to appreciate an ale of this quality and depth. 22 oz 7.2% abv

Doc’s hard apple cider (Warwick, NY): This cider is semi-dry and wonderfully effervescent with a remarkably fresh apple nose. Its crisp, fruit forward taste and a clean, refreshing finish, have won this vineyard countless awards and praise. 12 oz 5% abv

January 20, 2009

January 17th, 2009.

At the Bayside store, things are moving ahead well. We are slowly introducing new menu items that will soon appear as a permanent fixture on a new menu that will be unveiled with the grand re-opening of our original location in Park Slope. The newest sandwich to hit the specials age is the ultimate Buffalo sandwich, the killer Chicken Finger Sub. But, we kick it Press 195 style and serve homemade spicy fingers (never frozen unlike our competition) with real crumbled blue cheese and julienned carrots and celery for an extra cruch. Guaranteed hall of fame sandwich!

At our Brooklyn store, renovation has taken a contractors week hitch, as the store is fully gutted but awaiting a garbage waste dump to clear the rubble. However, plumbing and electrical is complete in the basement so we are anticipating work to begin again tomorrow 1/19.

Thanks!
Brian