FW: News from The Four Firkins

_____ From: The Four Firkins [mailto:alvey@thefourfirkins.ccsend.com] On Behalf Of The Four Firkins Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 4:22 PM To: alboyce(a)comcast.net Subject: News from The Four Firkins <http://img.constantcontact.com/letters/images/spacer.gif> header <http://origin.ih.constantcontact.com/fs039/1102140918849/img/3.jpg?a=110220 3756828> <http://img.constantcontact.com/letters/images/spacer.gif> The Four Firkins Newsletter Beer Evangelist Class #3! August 12th 2008 Dear Craft Beer drinkers and friends, I'd like to say thanks to all the newcomers who have signed up to receive this newsletter. For some reason it's not too difficult convincing people to give me their email address. Apparently there are thousands of us here in the Twin Cities and beyond who love hearing about good beer! Cheers to you all, and welcome! Sincerely, Jason Alvey Beer Evangelist Class # Three! Josh imparting his knowledge <http://origin.ih.constantcontact.com/fs039/1102140918849/img/5.jpg?a=110220 3756828> Sours and Lambics! Tuesday August 26th at 8:00pm You voted and we listened, Sours and Lambics were by far the most popular choice for the next class! The class costs $15 per head however you will receive a $15 coupon to spend that night. There are only 35 Spots for this class and they go VERY quickly, if you want to sign up send an email to alvey(a)thefourfirkins.com as soon as you can! In This Issue Beer Evangelist Class #3 Wheat Wars Beer Evangelist Shirts are in! New Beers! Gift Cards Wheat Wars A battle of beers hosted by Michael Agnew Michael Agnew, the man behind The Perfect Pint <http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001JDxZ5qVFW19bxoWboMN1CSs11PlkbVwxHYnv4Kd_URqhd1mx ys6_iQQ9TR_xjdQoBXcF8QnuvqTYxgCRo8GlDm_dYK8fHlFSsBabXI6-kpoa8A9zIQYBMQ==> will be in the store hosting a beer battle between various wheat beers. Tuesday August 19th at 6:00pm It should be informative and fun! here's how Michael describes the event: "Wheat! One of the oldest cultivated cereal grains. The earliest beers from brewing's dim history were almost certainly made with wheat. In the modern brewing world, this most basic of grains has inspired divergent brewing traditions in different parts of the globe. For your consideration; the opaque banana and clove of the German Hefeweizen, the delicate citrus and spice of the Belgian Wit, and the clean, bready, more assertively hopped American Wheat. What factors combine to produce the perfect wheat beer? What sets these three distinct styles, all based in this ancient grain, apart. The lines have been drawn for an epic battle of the beers. Three wheat styles and six wheat beers. Which will emerge victorious from the crucible of Firkin Forum. You will be the judge. Let the Wheat Wars begin!" If you would like to attend this event it is free, simply email me and type the words "Wheat Wars" in the subject line. There are only 35 spots available for this one too so be quick! Four Firkins Beer Evangelist Shirts are in! Come get yours. If you attended the very first Beer Evangelist Class ( The IPA Class) then your shirt is here waiting for you. I have two colours and sizes from Small through 2XL. New Beers at the Firkins. Monk, Goat and new Beer! <http://origin.ih.constantcontact.com/fs039/1102140918849/img/4.jpg?a=110220 3756828> Here is just a small sample of the new beers that have arrived recently: Barons - Imported from Australia I have two new Aussie beers for you to try from Barons Brewing. The first is an Ale brewed with Wattle seed and the second is a Wit beer brewed with Lemon Myrtle. Both are Fairdinkum True Blue little rippers! Barons <http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001JDxZ5qVFW18ioxF6O5MBawD4RxWfvPTFgkGsDQsPMvNauHK6 LmCJThKpk9NYFQYac7F41cq1XcWItY1jfiU0aBNsgQUBgQlKm5rntkA2CaBs5e6eWnqyglPJjRCX YNT7GiinJ6rkv0Q=> Brewing Two new IPA's from Brew Dog. Brew Dog is a New Scottish Micro Brewery that is putting out some very impressive big beers. We have the Hardcore IPA, the Punk IPA as well as two of the cask conditioned Stouts: Sherry and Whiskey. Brew Dog <http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001JDxZ5qVFW18ecw7-3DckJfeIorcnGJCxY80iRiaQfRA41lil SkZsluQZQp8I-McTJvPAbxYtUHyMk9A1rfR4DTKLw4pCMpNAWmkv1LgwsU2XEHWY-aWaXAcm53Mr -sJq> Brewing New Holland - Golden Cap Saison "Golden Cap accentuates the flavors and aromas of summer fields. Brewed with an ancestor to wheat called spelt, and bottle-conditioned; it's straw-colored body accentuated with lively carbonation and unique fermentation profile evoke fresh cut hay and cracked peppercorns." New Holland Brewing - <http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001JDxZ5qVFW19pWg09tcSfROXIVSY1y8zO--OKLzBUh2_rrLxc eBoaGEpbw5AIvvGQTz_OPcLezLkB9feuW4drx79G7gG8oaNlctiVjwsxtM2weL8OOY5huQvsG0I0 lyzIvDHJ2un7SGc398WmZHKpwQ==> Golden Cap Gift Cards are available! Do you have a friend how loves good beer but don't know what to buy for them? I'm sure they would love a gift card. I'd love one and I own the place! You can buy them in amounts of $25, $50, $75 and $100. Quick Links... The Four <http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001JDxZ5qVFW1-ngzh2Ib05bX0FfxXT1P7D6hoYjbkDTp-C6EGU GMiIcF-SrG6Aau4y7lU_lkkeuYdMLo_9ng8euIl6lndOXi1rfhuPWrpC6qfz5UXE7FyDnw==> Firkins MN <http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001JDxZ5qVFW1_Mtxip7nwevtNInqxpRw_Q_plPokZLJPuRhpEo 8lhwWzLIjODFxsclJSui08l3LfI1MzvOL3GaJfyDej1XPEooDTyxDMcBD-c=> Beer What Ales <http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001JDxZ5qVFW1_yujB5pw5Cz8pg4zb3bUPrbMm6YAdwBhkhnN-J owQCXxERvB_arHCntQCl0PzdLZLh3qv4t652TXZ9MJLto6ZbG_6anVlpz3C5WgscmsZ7rA==> Thee M.O.R.C. <http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001JDxZ5qVFW1_k7EUalWzwJ5kjhOIO4C9IpWVpAS49UEJaubvw bAHRXh8vK4PfkA0nsj_6LHKWYqyc1GceKF1T4j2neFDFqEMdhJ0TSREEyjA=> A great quote: "Coors is brewed cold, and filtered cold. It is then loaded on to refrigerated train cars so it can be transported to the distributors who then store it cold until it is purchased by the retailers. Then it gets trucked in a refrigerated truck to the liquor store. 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