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