All About Beer Magazine January 2013 Issue

Beer for Breakfast?

The Precious Generation

The Bourbon Standard

Pull Up A Stool with Jim Wagner

All About Beer: When was DuClaw founded? Jim Wagner: DuClaw was founded in 1996 by Dave Benfield, who is still the owner.

Bière de Garde

We, as beer lovers, are constantly being introduced to the next great infatuation, permutation or trend as the brewing industry rapidly rambles on.

Rum Running

Rum is a tropical spirit that conjures up white sand beaches, salty ocean breezes and cocktails with names that sound as if they were created by Isaac, the bartender on the Love Boat. It’s not surprising that rum’s development is linked to the sea. While making alcohol from sugar cane goes back hundreds of years... View Article

Rum Tasting Notes

Appleton Estate 12 Year Old Rum This Jamaican rum is a warm amber-brown color and has an attractive sweet nose. The 86-proof rum has a mellow wood flavor that has a bright finish combining sweetness and citrus notes. Atlantico Reserva This Dominican Republic import pours a golden color and has a light, sweet aroma. The... View Article

Brewery Boomtowns

There are over 2,100 breweries in the U.S., according to the Brewers Association, an uptick of more than 350 in the last year alone. Apparently, more than half as many are in the works, as the association reports that nearly 1,300 are in the planning stages. Thirty-four hundred breweries and brewpubs? Where are we going... View Article

Daymark Pale Ale

Rising Tide Brewing Co. Portland, ME Classic American pale ale brewed with spicy Columbus and Centennial hops. Grain bill includes locally grown rye  malted to our specifications at Valley Malts, an artisanal malt house. Dry hopped for a bright floral aroma. ABV: 5.5 ABW: 4.4 COLOR: N/A BITTERNESS: N/A ORIGINAL GRAVITY: N/A AVAILABLE: ME

Double Sunshine IPA

Lawson’s Finest Liquids Warren, VT This American Double India Pale Ale is packed with juicy tropical fruit flavors and bright herbal aromas, thanks to the abundance of U.S.-grown hops. ABV: 8.0 ABW: 6.4 COLOR: N/A BITTERNESS: N/A ORIGINAL GRAVITY: N/A AVAILABLE: VT

Stumptown Tart

Bridgeport Brewing Co. Portland, OR A mixed berry Belgian style ale infused with Oregon marionberries, strawberries and raspberries.  Ardennes Belgian yeast, “Superior Pilsen” from Great Western Malt, wheat malt, Oregon Crystal Hops and 15 pounds of Oregon marionberries, strawberries and raspberries per each barrel of Stumptown Tart. ABV: 7.8 ABW: 6.24 COLOR: 7.1 BITTERNESS: 12.4... View Article

Russian Imperial Stout

Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant Wilmington, DE Full-bodied stout that starts with a sweet and high-roasted mouth feel that is balanced with the use of citrusy American hops. Highly malty with a complex roasted chocolate character. 2010 GABF Gold medal &  2010 World Beer Cup Gold medal winner. ABV: 9.8 ABW: 7.84 COLOR: 50 BITTERNESS:... View Article

Sunrise Oatmeal Pale Ale

Fort George Brewery Astoria, OR Creamy session-style American Pale Ale with a dry nature, mild bitterness and hop aroma.  This beer is based on the first beer ever produced at the Fort George Brewery, Beer #1. 50 pounds of oatmeal were added to make it even better. ABV: 5.2 ABW: 4.7 COLOR: 4.75 BITTERNESS: 46... View Article

Bourbon Barrel Aged 8 Barrel Reserve

Chatham Brewing LLC Chatham, NY Strong Ale but has hop bitterness bordering on Imperial IPA. Well balanced with prominent malt backbone.  Aged in a bourbon cask for four months. ABV: 8.5 ABW: 6.8 COLOR: 18 BITTERNESS: 55 ORIGINAL GRAVITY: 1079 AVAILABLE: NY

950 Cuvée

Brouwerij Affligem / De Smedt (Heineken) Opwijk, Belgium Imported by: Total Beverage Solutions, Mount Pleasant, SC Brewed for the 950th Anniversary of the abbey, 950 Cuvee is a blond ale “quadruple hopped” for added spicy/grassiness with a dry, slightly bitter finish. ABV: 6.8 ABW: 5.44 COLOR: N/A BITTERNESS: N/A ORIGINAL GRAVITY: N/A AVAILABLE: N/A

Chapeau Kriek

Brouwerij De Troch Ternat-Wambeek, Belgium Imported by: Noble Union Imports, Houston, TX The Chapeau Kriek is made on base of Lambic, a artisanal traditional product which ripe on oaken barrels. ABV: 3.5 ABW: 2.8 COLOR: N/A BITTERNESS: N/A ORIGINAL GRAVITY: N/A AVAILABLE: N/A

Flower Power IPA

Ithaca Brewing Co. Ithaca, NY A clover-honey hued IPA with a tropical nose.  Flower Power is simultaneously punchy and soothing, with a big body, and boasts of a fruity finish.  Flower Power is hopped and dry hopped five times in the brewing process. ABV: 7.5 ABW: N/A COLOR: N/A BITTERNESS: N/A ORIGINAL GRAVITY: N/A AVAILABLE:... View Article

Runabout Red Ale

Sebago Brewing Co. Gorham, ME This red ale is made with only two hop additions to the kettle as opposed to three in most of Sebago’s other brews. This brings out the malt character. It is a well-balanced beer suitable for pairing with all types of foods including spicy sauces, BBQ, grilled meats, vinaigrettes  and... View Article

Zaison Imperial Saison Ale

Brewery Vivant Grand Rapids, MI This beer was the brainchild of our owner Jason Spaulding; a unique high-gravity Saison that maintains a sneaky, easy drinking quality that belies its alcohol content. Spiced with Tellicherry black peppercorn and Spanish orange peel, with our house Belgian yeast strain. ABV: 9.0 ABW: 7.2 SRM: 5.17 IBU: 28.4 ORIGINAL... View Article

Domaine DuPage French Style Country Ale

Two Brothers Brewing Co. Warrenville, IL Inspired by the brothers’ time living in France, this bière de garde, deep amber in color, is a food-friendly ale. This beer has a toasty and sweet caramel start and finishes with just enough hops to clean off the palate. Glassware: Pint ABV: 5.9 ABW: 4.27 COLOR: 15 BITTERNESS:... View Article

Night Train American Porter

O’so Brewing Co. Plover, WI Eleven malts make up the bill for this monster, including oats, coffee malt, Caramunich and Special Roast. Heavy bodied, almost dry cocoa roastiness, complex sweet on the front but assertive bitterness soon takes that down and leads to a roast finish. Pairs well with dark chocolate and rich, decadent desserts.... View Article

1687 Brown Ale

Charter Oak Brewing Co. New Canaan, CT Brewed to a dark copper shade and is well balanced.  The combination of malted and roasted barley yield distinctive toasted flavors with hints of chocolate and a faint caramel overtone. This style is lightly hopped for balance and is a sessionable beer. ABV: 5.5 ABW: 4.4 COLOR: 25... View Article

Nut Brown Ale

Blackstone Restaurant & Brewery Nashville, TN This beer was designed by Blackstone brewmaster and homebrew author Dave Miller. It is light on the palate, caramel brown in color with medium body and a nutty, smooth toasty finish. It follows the style of the brown ales in the northern part of England. ABV: 5.6 ABW: 4.5... View Article

B3K Black Lager

Wynkoop Brewing Co. Denver, CO This German-style schwarzbier features roasted flavors, understated hops and a hint of smoke. A 2008 GABF gold medal winner, it’s a thirst-quenching version of dark beer that’s scintillating and sessionable. ABV: 5.1 ABW: 4.08 COLOR: N/A BITTERNESS: 19 ORIGINAL GRAVITY: 1310 AVAILABLE: CO