POSTED: Monday, June 7, 2010, 6:44 PM
Two over-the-top brewery events are going down in West Philly tonight as part of
Philly Beer Week.
At
Local 44 (4333 Spruce St.), owner
Brendan Hartranft and Co. are tapping 19 different
Lost Abbey beers from SoCal's
Port Brewing. These Belgian-style brews have quite the cult following, and it's rare even to catch the stuff on tap, let alone this many in one place at one time. Hartranft tells Meal Ticket they'll be pouring stuff like the oak-aged, 12.5 percent ABV strong ale
Angel's Share, as well as the
2010 Older Viscosity, a barrel-aged version of their
Old Viscosity American dark strong ale. Everything should be up and running by 5:30 this evening, and many of the beers will be "priced to move," says Hartranft.
At
City Tap House (The Radian, 3925 Walnut St.), beer baron
Andy Farrell is going for a record of sorts by tapping 31 —
thirty-one! — beers from Kalamazoo, Michigan's
Bell's at one time. "They went into the dungeon of Bell's brewpub and pulled out some really fun stuff for us," says Farrell, who admits that even he has not heard of many of the beers that'll be on offer. Much of this rare stuff was brewed for special one-off events and stashed just in case — and tonight "is that just in case," he says. Everything should be tapped by 7 p.m. Full draft lineup, with descriptions and prices and ABVs and all, after the jump.
1. Porter: A 2008 World Beer Cup Gold Medal winner, this beer inspired the term âChoco-Roastyliciousâ in our brewery taste panel with its generous mix of chocolate malt and roast barley. 5.6% abv/10oz $4-16oz $5
2. Two Hearted Ale: One of the archetypes for the American India Pale Ale. Two Hearted uses 100% Centennial hops from kettle to dry hop to obtain its signature grapefruit and pine resin aromas. The hop intensity is balanced by a strong malt backbone creating a highly drinkable IPA. 7.0% abv/10oz $4-16oz $6
3. Third Coast Old Ale: Another cellerable offering from Bell's, this American barleywine has notes of dried fruit and caramel embedded a rich malt background that will grow more complex over time. 10.2% abv/10oz $6
4. Kalamazoo Stout: A rich, full bodied stout, the emphasis is on the roasted malt character that is balanced by straightforward hop bitterness, with subtle hints of brewer's licorice. 6.0% abv /10oz $4-16oz $5
5. Oberon: A wheat ale fermented with Bell's signature house ale yeast. Mixes a spicy hop character with mildly fruity aromas. The addition of wheat malt lends a smooth mouthfeel, making it a classic summer beer. 5.8% abv/10oz $4-16oz $6
6. Special Double Cream Stout: Brewed with 100 percent specialty malts, this stout has an incredibly smooth texture and malt flavor with an espresso-like depth of aroma. 6.1% abv/10oz $4-16oz $6
7. Oarsman: Bell's take on a sour mash beer. Oarsman uses a traditional German technique to introduce a refreshing tartness to a low alcohol, sessionable ale. 4.0% abv/10oz $4-16oz $6
8. Expedition Stout: One of two beers Bell's brews specifically with vintage aging in mind. Incredibly dark and thick, with an immensely complex flavor profile that will continue to mature and develop over the years.10.5% abv/10oz $6
9. Lager: One of the only beers that Bell's filters, this Czech-style lager showcases the balancing of malt and hops in the brewhouse. Moderate body and clean bitterness are the hallmarks of this beer. 5.0% abv/10oz $4-16oz $6
10. Consecrator Doppelbock: German malts lend rich toasted notes to this traditional bock beer. 8.0% abv/10oz $6
11. Wheat Love: A wheat wine style beer fermented with Belgian yeast. 8.2% abv/10oz $6
12. Wheat 2: Bell's Wheat Two Ale combines two distinct types of wheat malts and ferments the result with two distinct yeasts, blending the signature notes of Bell's house ale yeast with the spicy aromas of a Belgian wit yeast. Originally the opening act in an experimental series of wheat beers, Wheat Two has been resurrected in a nod towards our history of brewing innovation. 5.8% abv/10oz $4-16oz $6
13. Cherry Stout: smooth, malty dark chocolate flavors with the tartness of 100% Montmorency cherries grown in Michigan's Traverse City region. 7.0% abv/10oz $5-16oz $7
14. Wedding Ale: Honey-wheat ale brewed with the Bell's house ale yeast, this beer offers malty sweetness & mildly spicy hop notes. 7.7% abv/10oz $5
15. Black Note: A roughly 50/50 blend of Expo and DCS aged in freshly used bourbon barrels for anywhere from 6-18 months. This beer defies description. 11.0% abv/10oz $7
16. Harry Magill's Spiced Stout: This is one of the oldest specialty stout recipes and certainly one of the wildest. Spices from around the world are the focus of this stout. 7.5% abv /10 oz $5
17. Quinannan Falls (Q-Falls): Dry hopped with blend of American hop varietals, Quinannan Falls Special Lager Beer uses its sharp pine aroma & 6.5% abv to evoke thoughts of a crisp autumn in the north woods. 6.5% abv/10oz $5-16oz $7
18. Deb's Red Ale: Named after Eugene V. Debs, this dry hopped red ale has a pleasant hop aroma and a dry malt finish, with a hint of caramel. 5.6% abv/10oz $5=16oz $7
19. The Oracle: Bell's Brewery's take on the West Coast-style Double India Pale Ale, The Oracle leads with intense dry-hop aromas and follows with an aggressive bitterness. 10.4% abv/10oz $6
20. Sparkling Ale: Blends the rich fruit notes of two Belgian Abbey-style yeasts with citrusy hops from the Pacific Northwest to create an American interpretation of the classic Trippel style. 9.0% abv/ 10oz $5
21. Batch 9000: Batch 9000 Ale celebrates another milestone in Bell's history, offering a wealth of flavor in a full-bodied dark ale. 12.5% abv/10oz $6
22. Kal Haven Ale: Brewed with malted rye and fermented with a mixture of Bell's house ale yeast and Brettanomyces yeast, Kal-Haven Ale possesses rich, earthy character balanced against pungent hops from the Pacific Northwest. 7.0% abv/10oz $5
23. Le Pianiste: Le Pianiste starts as a malt forward beer, combining biscuity, breadcrust notes with a light caramel flavor. Noticeably dry, the finish is crisp with a lively, refreshing acidity. 5.8% abv/10oz $5
24. Le Contrabassiste: Le Contrebassiste, part of our Biere de Garde series, offering a smokey blend of coffee, caramel & chocolate flavors. 7.0% abv/10oz $5
25. La Batteur: Blonde biere de garde, crisp & dry with light refreshing acidity. 5.8% abv/10oz $5
26. Smoked Vienna: Smoked malts make up the backbone of this lager style beer. 5.9% abv/10oz $5
27. Golden Funk: Brewed with wheat, peppercorns, cardamom, and galangal, Golden Funk Ale is then fermented with a mixture of wild yeasts to produce a thoroughly experimental golden ale. 6.2% abv/10oz $5
28. Batch 6000: A dry hopped barley wine brewed in 2003. 10.5% abv/10oz $6
29. Raspberry Ale: Tart flavors from locally grown raspberries make this beer a beer garden favorite. 5.0% abv/10oz $5-16oz $7
30. Bourbon Barrel Aged Hell Hath No Fury: Months of aging in first-use bourbon barrels adds a new level of depth to the already complex Hell Hath No Fury⦠Ale. Heady with vanilla & coconut flavors from the barrel, this unique hybrid of Belgian yeasts and roasted malts warms the senses. 10.5% abv/10oz $6
31. Pale Ale: Herbal hop notes with a solid malt base to create a well-balanced pale ale with a refreshing bitterness. 5.2% abv/10oz $5-16oz $7
