Voted in Westword’s ‘Best of 2002’ as “Best Beer in a Wine Store”

Voted in Westword’s ‘Best of 2001’ as “Best Beer Store”

New Arrivals

ISLAY of SKYE BREWERY Wee Beast
Scotland
A buzz is brewing in Scotland about this fantastic beer from the Isle of Skye Brewery, which was established in April 1995, the first commercial brewery in Skye and the Western Isles. Known in Scotland as “Cuillin Beast,” this deep, dark ale is rich, beguiling, and just a wee bit ferocious. Its fruitiness, sweetness and dry caramel belie its strength. It has won many awards in competitions and at festivals throughout the UK. Legend has it that the great warrior of Celtic legend, Cuchulain, was oft accompanied by a fierce dog-beast that was said to have once wandered the jagged mountains of Skye . . . and so it is that this fine ale takes its name.
Bottle price $5.59 (750 ml bottle)

CONISTON Bluebird Bitter
England
Coniston Bluebird Bitter is a remarkable success story. The Coniston Brewery is the micro brewery of the Black Bull Inn at Coniston in Cumbria in the heart of the Lake District. It was here that brewers Ian Bradley and Rob Irwin created this superb beer, which first got to be known to an increasing fan club of locals and visitors. Bluebird is glorious golden bitter of an average strength at 4.2% abv. The taste is quite dry and slightly resinous and is intensified by a strong hop aroma from the large quantity of predominantly English Challenger hops. The barley malt used is the classic Maris Otter, hence the superbly smooth slightly fruity taste. Best of Show Winner several years running at the Great British Beer Festival, this is quite simply, a wonderful beer.
Bottle price $5.59 (750 ml bottle)

LES TROIS MOSQUETAIRES Rauchbier
Quebec, Canada
Voilá! A beer from chilly Québec inspired by the 'rauchbier' you find in Bamberg Germany. Not for the faint of heart, this is a rich, dark, creamy-textured, bottle-conditioned beer with profound smoky aromas & flavors. Try it with smoked fish or cheeses!
Bottle price $8.59 (750ml bottle)