Terra-Rye'Zd: This black lager with copious amounts of rye is a collaboration between Left Hand and Terrapin, brewed at Left Hand's facility in Longmont, Colorado. Taco Mac has 6 kegs spread across Atlanta, and here is where they are and when we are pouring them.
- Pouring now: Windward Pkwy.
- Friday 10/31: (Halloween! Tomorrow!) at Metropolis
- Tuesday 11/11: Kennesaw and Perimeter
- TBA: Johns Creek and East-West Connector
Sweetwater Festive Ale: We have some stores with 2007 vintages, being served alongside the current batch. Some of these '07's are in small kegs, so hurry.
- Old Milton Pkwy. is pouring 2007 right now.
- Ellard Village is pouring both very soon (call 770-518-5565 for exact date).
- Crabapple is pouring both right now.
- Most stores have the current batch now, and more '07's are coming soon.
Left Hand 400 lb. Monkey IPA: This is a test batch, and Atlanta is 1 of 6 markets nationwide to get it. The beer is not overpoweringly bitter, which I found to be a refreshing surprise.
- Kennesaw and Crabapple are tapping this week.
- Lindbergh, Cumming, Duluth and Peachtree City already tapped theirs and may be out already.
Terrapin Oak-Aged Hoppy Monster: A new monster is on the loose! Don't run for your life! Run to Crabapple and Decatur; they are getting it this weekend. Other stores will follow.
Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout: At just over 10% alcohol, this is the beer that cold weather was meant for. Get one at Perimeter and Kennesaw now. Those same stores also have Breckenridge Christmas on draft.
Suwanee will be getting a keg of 2006 Duck Rabbit Barley Wine. We will probably start selling that in early November.
Most stores are also serving the new 2008 Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale. I had one yesterday and it was outstanding, as usual.
Eight stores will be serving Terrapin's All-American Imperial Pilsner on election night. If you want to cast your vote for great beer and watch the election returns with a Terrapin in your hand, head down to Metropolis, Old Milton, Decatur, Crabapple, Lindbergh, Dallas Hwy., Perimeter or Kennesaw. The TV coverage will be on the election, and the sound will be audible. Terrapin is only going to make this beer every 4 years now, so get one while you can.
East-West Connector has just brought in on draft: He'Brew Jewbelation 12, Rogue Festive, Sierra Nevada Double DeBockle, St. Bernardus Tripel, Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout and Weyerbacher Imperial Pumpkin. If you live near Austell, you need to go check in on Nathan and his crew. They have a great looking selection right now.
Decatur is also getting into a Great Divide Oak-Aged Yeti Imperial Stout this week some time. If you are looking for a beast of a stout, you found one.
Many stores are picking up Red Brick Porter now as well. This is their old "Winter" seasonal, which is a double-chocolate oatmeal porter, now being made year-round. It is delicious.
That is it for now. I hope this keeps everyone busy for a while. Have a great weekend.
