Week of 12/21/10

Hey Now! Hope all are enjoying the Winter Solstice and had a chance to check the Lunar eclipse last night. A few new beers just arrived and wanted to keep y'all abreast oi the situation! From downtown NYC comes the classic McSorley's Irish Black Lager, a smooth nutty lager that is sure to please the palate. Also new to the tap lines, via San Francisco, is Speakeasy Payback Porter. For those who enjoy a good porter, this is truly one of the best! Don't forget these and all our other tap beers are always $4 a pint Monday through Thursday, all day and all night!.


DRAFTS

NEW! McSorleys Irish Black Lager (NY): A wonderful dark color, nearly black with red hues. The aroma is layered with lots of chocolate malts. It's a dry beer, very clean, with a lot of heavily roasted malt. Balanced, slightly bitter. Easy to drink, and worth a try.5.5% abv

NEW! Speakeasy Payback Porter (CA): Ratebeer.com gives this beer a 97, not shabby! American hops provide a smooth distraction for Payback Porter’s robust strength, which is concealed within the shadows of dark imported malts. 7.2% abv

Smuttynose Winter (NH): Full-bodied, amber beer brewed with a special Trappist ale yeast. Stylistically reminiscent of a Belgian Abbey Double, it features fruity aromas and flavor. 4.8% abv

Outrage IPA (Athens, NY): BRAND NEW RELEASE! Brewed by our good friend and loyal Bayside Press customer Kenny Landin, this is the very first release from Crossroads Brewing. A nice floral hop with a balanced finish, this is a great session beer. Exclusively at Press for this month! 7% abv

Lagunitas Czech Pilsner (CA): A phenomenally crisp, smooth Pilsner. Our top choice for American Pilsner! Try one now. 5.3% abv

Southampton Double White (LI): LOCAL FAVORITE! Traditional Belgian-style wheat ale that features notes of sweet orange and a touch of tart lemon. Soft and smooth, this is a great summer beer full of refreshing flavor. And, the brewery makes a great summer road trip! 5.4% abv

BOTTLES

Session Lager (Oregon): Classic pale lager that is sure to go down easy! At $4 a bottle this is a home run! Drink one now! 12 oz. 5.1% abv

Session Black Lager (Oregon): Really nice taste for a session lager, clean, crisp with a little smoke and chocolate notes. Our staff pick for best beer for $4! 12 oz. 5.1% abv

Blue Point Rastafar Rye Ale (Patchogue): Amber in color and pours with a nice creamy head. Rye and citrus notes are evident within the bold flavor. Not particularly hoppy until the finish, which is mildly bitter. 22oz 7.25% abv

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

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. 12

oz 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

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 Dec 17th 2010

Hey Now! Greetings to all Park Slope Press 195 Fans. We are excited to present our new Winter 2010-11 Happy Days special. This is one special special! Yes indeed Monday through Thursday enjoy a $4 pint of craft beer all day and all night! Yes the $4 pint is back in Brooklyn! One of the beers you can enjoy is the latest to hit our taps, Smuttynose Winter Ale. This fine malty beverage has a distinct bitter taste that is a result of the Belgian Yeast it is brewed with. We also have two great $4 bottles in stock now, Full Sail Brewery's Session Light and Session Dark. This is one great beer for $4 so try one today!


DRAFT

NEW! Smuttynose Winter (NH): Full-bodied, amber beer brewed with a special Trappist ale yeast. Stylistically reminiscent of a Belgian Abbey Double, it features fruity aromas and flavor. 4.8% abv

Outrage IPA (Athens, NY): BRAND NEW RELEASE! Brewed by our good friend and loyal Bayside Press customer Kenny Landin, this is the very first release from Crossroads Brewing. A nice floral hop with a balanced finish, this is a great session beer. Exclusively at Press for this month! 7% abv

Lagunitas Czech Pilsner (CA): A phenomenally crisp, smooth Pilsner. Our top choice for American Pilsner! Try one now. 5.3% abv

Southampton Double White (LI): LOCAL FAVORITE! Traditional Belgian-style wheat ale that features notes of sweet orange and a touch of tart lemon. Soft and smooth, this is a great summer beer full of refreshing flavor. And, the brewery makes a great summer road trip! 5.4% abv

Blue Point Toasted Lager (Patchogue, NY): Copper in color this brew is made from 6 different malts. Toasted Lager displays a balanced flavor of malt and hop which makes it easy drinking. 5% abv

Founders Porter (MI): BeerAdvocate scores this beer an A- while Ratebeer.com gives it a 100, not shabby! Take a sip and decide, we believe this is one of the best porters ever! Dark, rich, and sexy with chocolate malts and four varieties of hops make this a very full flavored ale. 6.5% abv

BOTTLES

Session Lager (Oregon): Classic pale lager that is sure to go down easy! At $4 a bottle this is a home run! Drink one now! 12 oz. 5.1% abv

Session Black Lager (Oregon): Really nice taste for a session lager, clean, crisp with a little smoke and chocolate notes. Our staff pick for best beer for $4! 12 oz. 5.1% abv

Blue Point Rastafar Rye Ale (Patchogue): Amber in color and pours with a nice creamy head. Rye and citrus notes are evident within the bold flavor. Not particularly hoppy until the finish, which is mildly bitter. 22oz 7.25% abv

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

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. 12

oz 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

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

10/31/10 This weeks beer menu

Hey Now! Greetings to all the Press 195 fanbase, hope you are enjoying this beautiful fall day. Two new great beers hit our taps this week and we are quite excited. First, the ever popular local favorite Chelsea Brewing Checker Cab Blonde and the all new, never been in Brooklyn ever before Crossroads Brewings innaugural beer, Outrage IPA. We are very excited to present this beer to the fans and the reaction has been great. An amazing floral taste balanced with a nice malt presence makes for a highly drinkable session beer!


DRAFTS

Outrage IPA (Athens, NY): BRAND NEW RELEASE! Brewed by our good friend and loyal Bayside Press customer Kenny Landin, this is the very first release from Crossroads Brewing. A nice floral hop with a balanced finish, this is a great session beer. Exclusively at Press for this month! 7% abv

Chelsea Brewing Checker Cab Blonde Ale (NYC): LOCAL FAVORITE! This crisp straw-colored ale is brewed in the style of a German Kolsch beer. Aged cold, it’s taste resembles a lager. 5% Six Points Righteous Rye (Brooklyn): LOCAL FAVORITE! comes this super crisp, well balanced creamy offering that is well balanced with fresh hops and rye notes. One sip and you’ll have a new favorite! 7.4% abv

Blue Point Toasted Lager (Patchogue, NY): Copper in color this brew is made from 6 different malts. Toasted Lager displays a balanced flavor of malt and hop which makes it easy drinking. 5% abv

Founders Porter (Michigan): Beer Advocate scores this beer an A- while Ratebeer.com gives it a 100, not shabby! Take a sip and decide, we believe this is one of the best porters ever! Dark, rich, and sexy with chocolate malts and four varieties of hops make this a very full flavored ale. 6.5% 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


BOTTLES

NEW! Southampton Pumpkin Ale (NY): Alas Fall is here and that only means great new beers. This Autumn amber brew ,with the unmistakable flavor of “pumpkin pie,” is from our good friends out East. 12oz 6%

Lagunitas Czech Pilsner (CA): A phenomenally crisp, smooth Pilsner. Our top choice for American Pilsner! Try one now. 12oz. 5.3% abv

Blue Point Rastafar Rye Ale (Patchogue): Amber in color and pours with a nice creamy head. Rye and citrus notes are evident within the bold flavor. Not particularly hoppy until the finish, which is mildly bitter. 22oz 7.25% abv

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

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. 12

oz 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

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

New beer menu 8/28/2010

Greetings from an absolutely beautiful day here in Park Slope, Brooklyn! A perfect day to enjoy a beer in the garden. This week we have a few new killer brew's for you to enjoy. One of the newer breweries to come to the east coast, Founder's of Michigan, has released a phenomenal Porter that has all the website's buzzing. Ratebeer.com gives it a 100 score as BeerAdvocate.comVictory PrimaPils from nearby Pennsylvania. This is no ordinary pilsner, this brew is well balanced with crispy hops and German malts. If pilsner is your game then this one is for you! Following is the latest list: scores this brew an A-. You be the judge of this rich, malty full flavored ale! Also new to the taps is




CURRENT DRAFTS

NEW! Victory Prima Pils (PA): Heaps o’ hops are hiding under the full, frothy head of this elegant Pils. All German malt subtleties linger beneath a long dry finish of this classy quencher. 5.3% abv

NEW! Founders Porter (MI): BeerAdvocate scores this beer an A- while Ratebeer.com gives it a 100, not shabby! Take a sip and decide, we believe this is one of the best porters ever! Dark, rich, and sexy with chocolate malts and four varieties of hops make this a very full flavored ale. 6.5% abv

Greenport Harbor Harbor Ale (long Island, NY): Support Local! A balanced English style ale with a rich golden hue. Slightly fruity hop character, this ale features a blend of Fuggle and Tettnang hops 5.3% abv

Ommegang Witte (Cooperstown, NY): Via upstate NY comes this traditional Belgian-style wheat ale that features notes of sweet orange and a touch of tart lemon. Soft and smooth, this is a great summer beer full of refreshing flavor. And, the brewery makes a great summer road trip! 5.1% abv

Blue Point Summer Ale (Long Island, NY): 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

Lagunitas IPA (California): Made with 43 different hops and 65 various malts, this redolent ale will likely float your boat, whatever planet you're on. 6.2% abv


CURRENT BOTTLE LIST

NEW! Lagunitas Czech Pilsner (CA): A phenomenally crisp, smooth Pilsner. Our top choice for American Pilsner! Try one now. 12oz. 5.3% abv

NEW! Blue Point Rastafar Rye Ale (Patchogue): Amber in color and pours with a nice creamy head. Rye and citrus notes are evident within the bold flavor. Not particularly hoppy until the finish, which is mildly bitter. 22oz 7.25% abv

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

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

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 favorite Belgian!!! 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

The week of June 26th 2010

Hey now! Greetings from a beautiful Summer day filled with beer and World Cup Soccer. As I write this the US team is about to start the match against Ghana. A great time to cozy up to our bar and enjoy a pint of Greenport Harbor Ale, our latest and greatest. Let's root for a US victory. Another notable beer to enter the rotation is our neighbors out East, Southampton Publick House, and their summer offering Kells Pilsner. It's a light refreshing beer that complements the heat of the day! Anyways, here is our current list:


ON DRAFT

NEW! Southampton Keller Pils (Long Island, NY): A special Pilsner that is brewed with a single hop variety, the Hallertauer Tradition hop. rather than a blend, in order to showcase the special aromatic and flavor qualities of that particular hop. This is one refreshing beer from our neighbors out East! 5% abv

NEW! Greenport Harbor Harbor Ale (long Island, NY): Support Local! A balanced English style ale with a rich golden hue. Slightly fruity hop character, this ale features a blend of Fuggle and Tettnang hops 5.3% abv

Ommegang Witte (Cooperstown, NY): Via upstate NY comes this traditional Belgian-style wheat ale that features notes of sweet orange and a touch of tart lemon. Soft and smooth, this is a great summer beer full of refreshing flavor. And, the brewery makes a great summer road trip! 5.1% abv

Blue Point Summer Ale (Long Island, NY): 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): A local Catskills favorite! 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. If you find yourself on the NY state thruway, jump off exit 19 and visit Keegan’s! 5.5% abv

Lagunitas IPA (California): Made with 43 different hops and 65 various malts, this redolent ale will likely float your boat, whatever planet you're on. 6.2% abv


BOTTLES

NEW! Lagunitas Czech Pilsner (CA): A phenomenally crisp, smooth Pilsner. Our top choice for American Pilsner! Try one now. 12oz. 5.3% abv

NEW! Blue Point Rastafar Rye Ale (Patchogue): Amber in color and pours with a nice creamy head. Rye and citrus notes are evident within the bold flavor. Not particularly hoppy until the finish, which is mildly bitter. 22oz 7.25% abv

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

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

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 favorite Belgian!!! 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

Brooklyn Beer Menu 2/2/10

Hey Now! The sun is shining and the days are longer, spring is sure to be here soon!

This week in Park Slope we have two nice new draft offerings for our beer lovers. To start we have a great India Pale Ale from the West Coast, Lagunitas IPA. Made with 43 different hops and 65 various malts, this redolent ale will likely float your boat, whatever planet you're on. And, via San Francisco we present Speakeasy Untouchable Pale Ale. Brand new on the east coast, Untouchable does justice to American style Pale Ales, enforcing a strict balance of arresting hope flavor with a smooth maltiness. And now on to the rest of the list....


DRAFT SELECTIONS
Speakeasy Untouchable Pale Ale (San Francisco): Brand new on the East Coast. Untouchable does justice to American style Pale Ales, enforcing a strict balance of arresting hope flavor with a smooth maltiness just under cover. 5.5% abv
Lagunitas IPA (California): Made with 43 different hops and 65 various malts, this redolent ale will likely float your boat, whatever planet you're on. 6.2% 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. 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 Toasted Lager (Patchogue, NY): Copper in color this brew is made from 6 different malts. Toasted Lager displays a balanced flavor of malt and hop which makes it easy drinking. 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

New on Tap - Speakeasy Pale Ale

Hola amigos. A quick note to let all of our Brooklyn fans know of the great new beer we have on tap. From the West Coast comes Speakeasy Untouchable Ale. We have already had much success with Speakeasy's Prohibition ale so it was an easy sell when our rep asked us to try it. Untouchable does justice to the American Pale Ale, enforcing a strict balance of arresting hop flavor and a smooth maltiness that's just undercover. One sip will be enough to know this is a special beer.

We look forward to seeing you at Press!

Brian

Week of 1/5/10

Hola and welcome to 2010! Here in Brooklyn we have welcomed the new year with two brand new beers on tap for your pleasure.

First and foremost is the brand new Crossroads IPA from Crossroads Brewery in upstate Athens, NY. We are the first in NYC to offer this beer as we are close friends with the brewer Kenny Landin. But, just because we are your friend does not guarantee we will place your beer on our taps, it must be good. And, this beer is awesome! It's brewed with a blend of 5 different barley's and has a warm orange hue and malty flavor which supports an aggressive blend of hops including Hallertau, Cascade and the new Summit Hop from Washington. Look for an assertive bitter body and complex aroma with notes of grapefruit and spice.

Our second new offering comes from local brewery Southampton Publick house out of, you guessed it, Southampton, NY. This Baltic-style porter is inspired by the strong, dark brews exported from Great Britain to Eastern Europe in the 18th and 19th centuries. Rich and flavorful with upfront notes of chocolate, caramel and toffee, this beer is a great winter warmer. But, beware the 7.5% abv as it will creep up on you.

Our current list is as follows:

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
Crossroads IPA (Athens, NY): From the brewers of Outrage Ale, only available at Press 195 currently! Brewed with a blend of 5 different barley's, this IPA has a warm orange hue and a malty flavor which supports an aggressive blend of hops. Look for an assertive bitter body and complex aroma with notes of grapefruit and spice. Cheers! 6.2% 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. 5% abv
Southampton Imperial Porter (Southampton, NY): Strong Beer! From our neighbors out East comes this fantastic winter warmer! Rated 96 points from Ratebeer.com A Baltic style Porter that is rich and flavorful with upfront notes of chocolate, caramel and toffee. 7.5% abv
Blue Point Winter Ale (Patchogue, NY): A local favorite! A hearty and robust amber ale. Brewed to chase away the chill of a cool winter night. Made with Pale, Vienna, crystal and chocolate malt. 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