Bell's 9,000

Rumor has it, a store near you should have it. I will try to confirm tomorrow!

Founder's Nemesis to irk you

The premise of Founder's Nemesis series is a journey set forth for many years. The brewery implies that it will release a new Nemesis every year, a very special treat to accompany its list of unique experiments.

Speculation on the debut of this series is a maple bourbon barrel aged wheat wine, boasting a double digit ABV and 70 IBU's. The product has been rumored to have aged considerably in these barrels that were once used for aging Michigan maple syrup.

For anyone who may be interested, wheat wine is a very rich, full bodied taste. It normally will not have high bitter notes, so do not be feared by IBU's on the higher side. This beer will certainly need to be drunk accordingly, allowing it to warm up a bit will certainly expose many of the flavors a beer like this will posses. So, enjoy!

Upcoming Winter Beer Tastings

There are some great motivations to get out and about in the coming month. On Thursday January 26th, Champanes Wine Cellar, which carries a very nice beer selection ta boot, is having a Michigan beer tasting. Arrive at 6 pm for great selections from Arbor Brewing, Atwater, Keenawaw, New Holland, Dragonmeand, Dark Horse, Kuhnhenn, Founders, and B Nectar. The cost is $20 per person, and proceeds benefit the 1st Battalion 24th Marine Memorial.

Following this event, comes the 3rd Annual Winter Brews Festival, at Loving Touch in Royal Oak. Although the name sounds like a strip club, I am led to believe that the location is actually the new pool hall adjacent to Woodward Avenue Brewery (and the flier has the WAB logo). The night begins at 7 pm and promises rare and unique seasonal beers from near and far, including Dogfish Head, Rogue, Founders, Dark Horse, and more. Cost is $25 in advance and $30 at the door, with part of the proceeds benefiting Ferndale Public Schools. Advance tickets are available by phone (248)-546-3696 or at the WAB or the Loving Touch.

The facebook link to this event can be found here

MBG Winter Beer Festival

It is almost 4 o'clock on the day of this post and I am assuming anyone who is reading this immediately on this hump day is thinking about a handful of things, one of which is sure to be getting that after work beer. So now that I have your attention I would like to point to an event where beer is thought about all day long. The Michigan Brewers Guild Winter Beer Festival is just shy of a month away. In its fifth year, the festival mirrors the summer one, which one large contract: how damn cold will it be? Well, in the mitten state we all know that the probability of a winter day being warmer than usual can be welcomed. How cold will it be on February 27th? I don't know, and neither should you. The beer will make you warm, and if its not, drink more or head on over to the central bonfire.

The event is $35 in advance, $40 at the door. This fee includes 15 drink tokens. It is held at Fifth Third Park in Grand Rapids from 11-5. After parties are sure to ensue, indoors ta boot.

See you there!

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