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Tuesday, October 7, 2014

New Beers....


Just arrived, will not have time to post more info until later....

Available at Forsyth now...

All new batches....


Stillwater Classique Imperial...$10.99 / 22oz

Hof Ten Dormaal Zure Van Tildonk...$15.99 / 750ml

Hof Ten Dormaal Zure Van Tildonk...$8.99 / 375ml

Stillwater Lower Dens Remasterd w/Brett....$4.99 / 375ml

Stillwater Remix Project Even Less Jesus...$13.99 / 22oz

Against the Grain Kentucky Ryed Chiquen...$17.99 / 22oz

Evil Twin Yin and Yang Imperial Black and Tan...$13.99 / 4pk

Evil Twin Molotov Cocktail...$13.99 / 4pk

Evil Twin The Cowboy...$9.99 / 4pk

Evil Twin Justin Blaeber...$10.99 / 22oz

Evil Twin Bourbon Barrel Aged Biscotti Break...$21.99 / 22oz
(Limit 1 per person on this one)

Perennial / New Belgium Collab Salted Belgian Chocolate Stout

SOLD OUT





New Belgium Lips of Faith  / Perennial Artisan Ales Salted Belgian Chocolate Stout...$7.49
This collaboration with Perennial Artisan Ales pairs two favorites: chocolate and beer. Dessert is best poured. And the brewers at Perennial agree. So for our next Lips of Faith release we dreamt up a beer that would bring together chocolate sweetness, Belgian yeast, deeply roasted malts and just the right shake of salt to pour a creamy stout worthy of a cherry on top.

Soulard Island Rum

Still 630 introduces their new Soulard Island Rum - made right here in St. Louis, MO


Still 630 Soulard Island Rum....$23.99 / 750ml
Soulard is not just another Historical neighborhood.  Just south of downtown St. Louis nestled in a pocket surrounded by highways and the Mississippi River, this area is reminiscent of a French and Creole city similar to New Orleans.   Come visit Soulard Island and see why it is the Sister City to New Orleans" - label

Limited Jim Beam Bourbon!





JIM BEAM® UNVEILS LATEST EXPRESSIONS OF ULTRA-PREMIUM JIM BEAM® SIGNATURE CRAFT INNOVATIONS

Jim Beam Harvest Bourbon Collection is a series of six hand-crafted bourbons that celebrate the distinctive tastes imparted by the distillation of different grains. More than 11 years of aging have brought out the nuances of these unique ingredients to create some of the rarest, most unique whiskey expressions to ever leave a Jim Beam rackhouse.

The first two grain representations – Soft Red Wheat and Brown Riceare being released in extremely small quantities beginning today. The four remaining expressions – Whole Rolled Oat, Triticale, High Rye and Six Row Barley – will be released with limited quantity throughout 2015.


Jim Beam® Signature Craft Soft Red Wheat Bourbon...$41.99 / 375ml
•Bottled at 90 proof, Jim Beam Signature Craft Soft Red Wheat is a light-bodied and very approachable bourbon that has been aged for 11 years

•The finest Soft Red Wheat from Kentucky and Indiana gives this bourbon a gentle spice with a slight, light brown sugar sweetness and a light-bodied finish that is best enjoyed straight (neat or on-the-rocks)

•Jim Beam Signature Craft Soft Red Wheat has a slight and soft aroma with mild oak notes, and has a range of color from golden honey to amber


Jim Beam® Signature Craft Brown Rice Bourbon...$41.99 / 375ml
•Also bottled at 90 proof, Jim Beam Signature Craft Brown Rice is a full-bodied bourbon that has lasting flavor from its 11 years of aging

•This bourbon contains a taste of toasted grain with sweet oak and rich vanilla flavors and is best enjoyed straight (neat or on-the-rocks)

•Jim Beam Signature Craft Brown Rice has an aroma with notes of sweet potato and brown sugar with a slight oaky spice and a deep, rich amber color

Jim Beam Signature Craft Soft Red Wheat and Brown Rice are now available in select bars and retailers nationwide and have a suggested retail price of $49.99 for a 375mL

Info from Jim Beam's Press Release


WOW - Wine Of the Week -- Dom Cabirau!

WOW - Wine Of the Week. 
Come taste the WOW each Saturday at all FOUR of our locations.
There will be a special price that day only for the wine of the week. Check the store that day for the sale price.
Wine of the Week : Cabirau Serge & Nicolas Maury Sec
Come taste it all four locations on Saturday October 11 - from 11am-4pm

order now 2


2012 Domaine Cabirau Serge & Nicolas Maury Sec...$24.99
2012 has not been rated yet, but it is a spectacular vintage.  This one is a blend of 40% Grenache, 28% Syrah, and 12% Carignan.   

PREVIOUS Vintage review - 95 points
The 2011 scored 95 points from Robert Parker - here is what he had to say.
The star at Domaine Cabirau is the 2011 Maury Sec. There are 500 cases of this blend of equal parts Grenache, Syrah and Carignan. I had it in a blind tasting with other Roussillon, Southern Rhone and Catalan wines selling for as much as ten times the price of this wine. This Maury Sec, which came in third out of eleven of these highly rated wines, blew me away. An opaque ruby/purple color is followed by a stunning nose of camphor, acacia flowers, blueberries and blackberries, full-bodied richness, stunning purity, and a long, heady finish. This great value is capable of lasting for another 5-10 years, possibly longer. I have no experience with this estate’s potential longevity, but this is a big time winner." 
Rated 95/100 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate

Monday, October 6, 2014

Excel - new beers - new labels....

Some new Excel Beers from Illinois








Very exciting 2nd Shift news!!!!

Look at these beautiful labels!!


Still no release date - stay tuned to our blog/facebook/twitter!





For the release, we will do a combination on the BRC.   Some will be released to the top 2nd Shift supporters and some will be released to the overall top supporters in BRC.  I will probably do something like the top ten 2nd Shift supporters and the top 10 overall supporters will get to purchase 2 bottles each and then 1 bottle per person down the list.  Not set in stone, but something similar.  
The 2nd Shift supporters will be based on the start date of July 1st until the release date.  


2nd Shift in stock now includes, Hibiscus Wit, Katy, Art of Neurosis and Albino Pygmy Puma 


New label designs by Kyle A. Scarborough


2nd Shift Hibiscus Wit....$6.49 / 750ml
Hibiscus Wit...it's all over the place. Heres what I've been goofin around with for a while. I love belgian wits on hot summer days (or freezin your butt off days). Anyway I took a witbier and threw in a bunch of hibiscus flowers from Egypt and made the stuff even better. 5.2%




2nd Shift Art of Neurosis IPA....$7.49 / 750ml
AON is an Ipa that has everything you could want in one, if what you want is a hop sandwich. It's a 7.7% Simcoe and Columbus delight.
67 IBU


5 more cases just arrived!



2nd Shift Brewing Katy...$8.49 

Don't know what to call it besides a Brett Beer. This one gets aged for 3 months in oak barrels with Brettanomyces Lambicus, a cool yeast that gives this beer a wonderfully pretty aroma and flavor that everyone better like or else I'll look you up and teach you a lesson.
5.4% ABV



Prairie PIRATE BOMB!

Release via our BRC - BREWard club.....emails  sent






Prairie Artisan Ales PIRATE BOMB...$8.99 / 12oz

Rated 100/100 RateBeer
Imperial Stout aged in Rum Barrels with Coffee, Cacao Nibs, Vanilla Beans & Chilies Added
Pirate bomb is our beer Prairie Bomb! aged in rum casks. The flavor from the casks helps impart more vanilla and coconut flavors to the beer while helping to add more body and smoothness to the already explosive and expressive flavors of Bomb!
ABV
13%IBUs65

Friday, October 3, 2014

The Ardbeg Hopper is here!

Defiance Whiskey


Defiance Whiskey High Rye Bourbon....$25.99

in stock now!


New whiskey....






Just arrived, will post more info later...

Bruichladdich Octomore Edition 06.1....$139.99
the peatiest scotch in the world167 PPM

Bruichladdich Port Charlotte Scottich Barley Heavily Peated...$55.99

Bruichladdich Scottish Barley the Classic Laddie...$49.99



Two new Jim Beams
Jim Beam Signature Craft Brown Rice...$41.99 / 375ml
Jim Beam Signature Craft Red Wheat...$41.99 / 375ml

Ardbeg The Peat Hopper Tour + Supernova!


The Peat Hopper is coming to The Wine and Cheese Place!

The Wine and Cheese Place is proud to announce the release of new Supernova Committee SN2014.    We would like to thank all of our customers for making us the number one Ardbeg account in Missouri.  The Wine and Cheese Place is the only Ardbeg Embassy Account in Missouri.  

As a result, we always get a preview special bottle to taste before it arrives , such as the new Supernova!  By the way, it is tasty!

Here is our Embassy account goody box!



















The Ardbeg The Peat Hopper Tour
is coming to 
The Wine and Cheese Place 
7435 Forsyth Blvd
Clayton, MO 63105 314.727.8788

TONIGHT!
Friday October 3rd from 4-7pm

Taste 
  • Ardbeg 10 year Old
  • Ardbeg Corryvreckan  
  • Ardbeg Uigeadail


Open House -- bring your friends! 

Let us know you are coming on Facebook - click here

We will taste some Ardbeg Single Malt Scotches - TBA, 
stay tuned

We will also be releasing the Ardbeg Supernova and AuriVerdes that night.

We are going to use a raffle method.  
There are two ways to get raffle tickets

  1. If you come to the event on October 3rd, you will get 5 free raffle tickets (you must show up between 4pm - 5:45pm  to get in the raffle)
  2. If you are not coming to the event, you can get raffle tickets by purchasing bottles of Ardbeg between now and October 3 - 5:30pm.  The bottles must be paid for and picked up in order to get your entry into the drawing.


At 6pm October 3rd during the Ardbeg Tasting Event and Peat Hopper Tour we will draw names.
The first 6 names can purchase a bottle of the Ardbeg Supernova for $139.99
Then next 6 names can purchase a bottle of the Ardbeg AuriVerdes for $94.99

You do not have to be present for the drawing.  We will contact you and reserve your bottle.

Order Ardbeg online now







Green Bullet arrives!

In stock now!



Green Flash Green Bullet TRIPLE IPA...$11.99 / 4pk
98/100 RateBeer
HIGH CALIBER TRIPLE IPA
With the aim of finding new and unique ingredients, we honed in on New Zealand grown Pacific Gem and Green Bullet hops to create this adventurous Triple IPA. Green Bullet leaps onto your palate with bold, spicy pine and citrus flavors including tropical notes of mango and pineapple. The aggressive yet well-balanced finish will stun the senses of even the most skilled hop hunter.

Available tonight at the tasting!









For the same price as regular 10 year old...

Check out this great price!

Ardbeg 10 Year Old Gift Set....$45.99

Includes in the gift set
  • 50ml bottle of Uigedail
  • 50ml bottle of Corryvreckan



3 Floyds Collab!


3 Floyds Collab!!!




Amager / 3 Floyds Arctic Sunstone...$8.99 / pint
Rated 98/100 RateBeer
Rated 100/100 in its style on RateBeer
American Pale Ale
6.0%
Golden fresh beer with high fruitiness and distinctive notes of exotic fruits.Very limited bitterness.
The sunstone - much disputed among scholars. Did the Viking navigators really have such a tool that would help them point out what was east and what was west - even on a less than sunny day? We certainly believe so. Many years later no sunstone was needed when Amager Bryghus was invaded by what very much looked like Viking ancestors of American descent. Hailing from Munster, Indiana, Chris Boggess and Barnaby Struve of Three Floyds Brewing arrived not with a vengeance but with very loud King Diamond on their portable mp3 player. This was not a day for slaughter but for brewing. And brew we did. The mellow and dangerously quaffable Arctic SunStone is proof that even Viking warriors can have a more subtle side to them. All hail to Three Floyds.

Anchorage Brewing from Alaska arrives...

Anchorage Brewing - do not miss these amazing beers!




Anchorage Brewing Whiteout Wit Bier....$12.99 / 750ml
Rated 98/100 RateBeer
Rated 100/100 for its style on RateBeer
A Wit beer with Brettanomyces and aged in Chardonnay Barrels
"Unique to the north and feared by man and beast, the WHITEOUT comes without warning. With quiet ferocity, how quickly this force erases the sensations and reduces any creature to its most basic elements. When enveloped in one, sight, sound and even tactile sensation are ripped away, as snowflakes in motion swallow all sense of being, leaving one to cower, hunker down and wait it out, hoping that it passes quickly or that the end is merciful. Of variable and unknown duration minutes seem like eternity in a whiteout. But when it eases, and those final snowflakes drift in the blue sky, any survivor is changed. Suddenly, life is fuller and more robust. The thirst for this new life can be staked in many ways. Whiteout Wit compliments the experience in both intensity and rewarding calm. The quiet delicacy of the light malts are like those vanishing flakes. Sorachi Ace hops contribute the lemony aroma and flavor, imparting additional life to the brew, reminding you of how good it is to be alive. Lemon peel, Indian coriander and black peppercorns add the same invigorating zest whiteout survivors feel when stepping from the world of white. Triple fermentation, the long slumber in French Chardonnay barrels and a shot of brettanomyces provide an explosion of flavor when combined with the other swirling, enticing elements. Its okay. Stand up, shake it off and feel alive' that's what Whiteout Wit is all about." -- label.






Anchorage Love Buzz Saison......$12.99 / 750ml

Rated 100/100 on RateBeer
Rated 100/100 for its style on RateBeer
"Ale brewed with Hobb Family rose hips, peppercorns and fresh orange peels. Dry hopped in the barrel with Citra Hops. Triple fermented - first in the tank with a belgian yeast, second in french oak Pinot Noir barrels with brett, and finally in the bottle with a third yeast for natrual carbonation" -- bottle
"A feeling overcomes, deriving of a most curious perplexity. A rich desire awakens to explore the contents of such delicate loveliness. Upon a deep connection with rounded lips, a bitter sweet complexity enters the soul...and so begins an amorous affair heightened awareness envelopes the senses as the grandeur of such bold character develops. Caramel beauty exhibits itself, sprawling its full body widely upward, bubbling with excitement. Tantalizing effects of peppery bitterness grasps the tongue. Enchantment takes hold as a blanket of citrus slowly unfolds. As in any noteworthy love story, a subtle fruity sweetness of a rose emerges to the finish. A warm contentment grazes over, signifying a united marriage of balance and pleasure.

Fortitude has revealed itself to those who have encountered such an enriching experience. An experience so delectable, so defining, so unequivocal. An experience that is Love's Buzz." -- bottle





This is the version brewed at Anchorage!
Anchorage Brewing Collab with Jolly Pumpkin Calabaza Boreal...$13.99 / 750ml
Ale brewed with grapefruit peel, juice and peppercorns
"There seems to be a new collaboration brew coming out every week these days.  Some are born from friendship, some from mutual admiration for each others craft, and some are just from marketing standpoint.    Calabaza Boreal was born from admiration and friendship.  When American wild ales first began to surface, for me, Jolly Pumpkin was at the forefront and still is.  In 2009, before starting Anchorage Brewing Company, I was given a bottle of Oro de Calabaza from Matt Dinges of the Shelton Brothers when he was visiting for our annual Barleywine Fest.  That beer is still one of my favorite beers, and was one of my inspirations to start Anchorage Brewing company.  After starting the brewery with Shelton representing me, Matt introduced me to Ron Jeffries, the spooky guy behind Jolly Pumpkin.  We would chat back and forth about brewing with oak and different techniques we use in our breweries.  Eventually, we decided to make a beer together.  It has been such a huge honor to create something with someone that has inspired me so much!
Well it turns out that Ron is just a regular person like the rest of us (well maybe not quite normal), and we have become good friends since I traveled to Michigan to brew the Jolly Pumpkin version of this beer.  Thanks Ron, for the continued friendship and inspiration!" - label





We already had the Jolly Pumpkin version - this version is sold out


Jolly Pumpkin Collab with Anchorage Calabaza Boreal
Ale brewed with grapefruit peel, juice and peppercorns

He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you. -Nietzche


When introspection fails, it’s time to look outward for inspiration, perhaps Northward! One of the people who inspired me this past year is my friend Gabe Fletcher, of Anchorage Brewing Co. We brewed this beer together. I hope it inspires you. Northward!

Warm regards,
RON

Oskar Blues is coming to The Wine and Cheese Place!!!!



STLHops made a huge announcement last night -- 




Beginning in November, Oskar Blues Brewery out of Longmont, CO will be available in Missouri. Just announced in a press release, Oskar Blues has chosen Major Brands to distribute their beers in the Show-Me State.

The launch events will take place the week of November 10th with kick-off events all around the state featuring the Oskar Blues and Major Brands teams. Here’s the press release:

Longmont, CO, and Brevard, NC–Oskar Blues Brewery, creator of the first American craft beer in a CAN, has partnered with Major Brands, Inc., of Missouri, to start distribution of the brewery’s full line-up of beers, in both CANS and on draft, in November.

“Major Brands is excited to be Oskar Blues’ choice in Missouri and we are ready to show Missouri what Oskar Blues is all about. Our companies’ shared passion for excellence and for giving back to our communities will ensure a successful partnership,” says Sue McCollum, Major Brands CEO.

The official Oskar Blues brew launch will take place during the week of November 10th with kick-off events and a market blitz featuring a full team of Oskar Blues and Major Brands folks.

“There were a lot of good options and great distributors that we talked with in the state but partnering with this third generation beverage distributor, led by Sue McCollum, was the right move for us,” says Oskar Blues Director of Business Management Chris Russell. “We are confident that we are positioned for a successful partnership with Major Brands, and we look forward to getting our beer into the hands of excited beer retailers and beer drinkers in the great state of Missouri very soon.”

Oskar Blues is bringing all of its award-winning beers to bars, restaurants, grocery stores, and bottle shops throughout the Show-Me state.

Dale’s Pale Ale, Mama’s Little Yella Pils, and Old Chub CANS will be available in 12-ounce six-packs and a variety 12-pack called CANundrum. Dale’s and Mama’s will also be sold in 19.2 single-serve Imperial pints or stovepipe CANs.

Oskar Blues newest CAN, Old Chub Nitro, is available in 16.4-ounce over pint four-packs.

The Imperials, Deviant Dale’s IPA and G’Knight Red IPA, will be sold in 16-ounce four-packs.

Fall/Winter Seasonal, Ten FIDY, and Spring/Summer Seasonal, GUBNA, will also be available in 12-ounce four-packs of CANS.

The Missouri launch follows additional Oskar Blues distribution in Kansas, Nevada, Delaware, Minnesota, Idaho, southern Alabama, and central California in 2014, bringing the number of states that Oskar Blues distributes in to 36 total.

Look for more details on the Missouri launch and specifics of Oskar Blues kick-off events in the coming weeks.

More about Oskar Blues Year-Round Brews:

Dale’s Pale Ale: As Oskar Blues’ flagship beer, this American Pale Ale delivers balanced rich flavors of malts and hops (6.5% ABV, 65 IBUs). The award-winning beer was named the “Top U.S. Pale Ale” by The New York Times and is the number-one selling pale ale in Colorado.

Mama’s Little Yella Pils: This Bohemian Style Pilsner is a refreshing balance of Saaz hops and specialty German malts while providing a gentle flavor (5.3% ABV, 35 IBUs). Like summer in your mouth.

Old Chub Scotch Ale: Strong Scotch Ale, brewed with rich malts, specialty and smoked grains to deliver flavors of semi-sweet cocoa and coffee (8% ABV).

Old Chub NITRO: Old Chub, but on NITRO, which adds a creamy, velvety mouth-feel. And a little less ABV (6.8%). Watch the NEW OLD CHUB NITRO Video HERE. #oldchubnitrocan

G’Knight Imperial Red IPA: The dry-hopped double-red IPA embodies a strong aroma and malty hopped flavors while providing a rich finish (8.7% ABV, 60 IBUs).

Deviant Dale’s IPA: American-style India Pale Ale, exemplifies aromas of citrus, grapefruit rind and piney resins to deliver a full-flavor (8% ABV, 85 IBUs).
From STLHops 


Stay tuned for more details as we get closer!!

Thursday, October 2, 2014

Firestone Walker Limited Releases

Emails sent out for the  BRC members allocated on these 2.  Thanks for the great support!




Firestone Walker Velvet Merkin...$13.99
Our decadent Oatmeal Stout lovingly aged in Bourbon barrels. Beautiful chocolate, espresso and vanilla-bourbon aromas hold your nose hostage. Rich dark chocolate truffle, bourbon and espresso create a dangerously smooth and incredibly drinkable barrel aged Oatmeal Stout. Hoarding tendencies may occur.


Firestone Walker Double DBA...$13.99
imperial special bitter
Our flagship beer brewed to double strength. Immense toffee, vanilla, coconut and caramel malt married with American oak aromas emerge. The first sip develops with sugary caramel, molasses and vanilla, finishing with English toffee and toasted coconut. A beer to be reckoned with and perfect for sharing.

REMEMBER: Watch for bottled on dates located on the necks or bottom left corner of the label for each of our beers. Our Proprietor's Reserve Series, Barrel-aged beers are built to be aged carefully. Storing in a dark place at or below 40F will allow them to best age for several years.

Some new Stone Stouts






Stone XOXOVEZA Mocha Stout...$8.49 / 22oz
CHRIS BANKER / STONE / INSURGENTE

Chris Banker Stone AHA Homebrew Competition Winner
Iván Morales Brewmaster, Cervecería Insurgente
Mitch Steele Brewmaster, Stone Brewing Co.


This year’s winner of our American Homebrewers Association-sanctioned homebrewing competition, Chris Banker, helped keep us grounded to our homebrewing roots by introducing flavors consistent with our regional palate. His chocolate, cinnamon, nutmeg, chile pepper and coffee-infused milk stout was built to mimic the flavors of Mexican hot chocolate, a beloved specialty from our neighbors to the south, as our callaborators from Baja California, Cervezería Insurgente, will attest. Layered with tiers of earthiness, spice and roast, this creamy, semisweet blue-ribbon beer confirms that the spirit of the American homebrewer is not only alive and kicking, but thriving at an all-time high. 



Stone Coffee Milk Stout...$9.99 / 6pk
There’s no shortage of talented people at Stone, and each makes their presence known in their own unique way. Brian Gallagher, a brewer who learned the art of fermentation in the UK, used the beer you now hold, a take on a traditional English milk stout, as his vehicle for personal expression. Originally brewed as a limited edition offering at Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens – Liberty Station, this coffee-laced milk stout quickly became a favorite among Gallagher’s peers. Made bittersweet and creamy while remaining smooth and easy-drinking thanks to the addition of milk sugar, it’s clear in one sip why this is a brew we needed to share with fans everywhere.