Rare Bottles List

We’ve just got so many beers, trying to list them all on the normal list just seems a bit excessive.  As you’ll notice, there are a number of back vintages as well.  That’s because we love you so much, we save some for you.  Here’s the thing though. In many cases, we only have a handful of bottles in stock and this list is pretty tough to keep up with.  So selections may vary

Ales and Lagers

Lagunitas Hop Stoopid (22oz) 11
All the lively hops, without a lot of the malt that one tends to find in double IPAs.

Terrapin “Hoptaneous Combustion” Smoked DIPA (Georgia) (22oz)  15
Created to re-build the Georgia Theater, an interesting and delicious beer for a good cause.

Dogfish Head Burton Baton (Delaware)   2011 8, 2010 9
A sturdy blend of English Old Ale and Imperial IPA, aged 1 month in oak tank. 

Dogfish Head Squall (Delaware)  (750)  16
90 minute IPA, dry-hopped and bottle conditioned.  Dogfish’s hoppiest beer. 

Terrapin “Indiana Krunkles” Wheat IPA  (750)  13
A truly unique brew.  Ripe from the wheat, but plenty hoppy like you’d expect from an IPA. 

Sierra Nevada 30^th Anniversary Ale “Brewers Reserve” (California)  (750ml)  18
Oak-aged Bigfoot, Celebration Ale, and fresh Pale Ale, blended and dry-hopped.  Oh yessss.

Peak Organic Maple Oat Ale (Maine) (22oz)  10
Rich and supple, like you’d expect, but not particularly sweet.  A really nice balance, actually.

Uinta Crooked Line “Detour” Double IPA (Utah) (750ml)   17
This beer smells like weed.  There I said it.  A beautifully balanced and well made ale.

Dark and or Darkish Beers

Stone 15^th Anniversary Imperial Black IPA (California) (22oz)   15
There’s a fine line between this and Russian Imp. Stout.  Just a touch less malt and more hops.

Stone Belgo-Anise Imperial Stout (California) (22oz)  2011 15
The ripeness from Belgian yeast, the nuance from Anise, framed by an impressively large stout.

New Holland Dragon’s Milk Imperial Stout (Michigan) 6
This was my favorite beer from a recent trade show.  Oak-aged and decadent. 

Great Divide Yeti Imperial Stout (Colorado) 6
To be honest, I prefer this to their more exotically flavored stouts.  Rich, regal, and balanced.

Terrapin Dark Side Belgian-Style Imperial Stout (Georgia) (22oz) 2009   14
Smells like a barley wine and has distinct flavors or roasted fruits with a surprisingly light body.

Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout (California) 2010 6, 2009 7
Textbook for the style and, I think, better off for having spent time in the bottle.  Very generous.

Ipswitch Oatmeal Stout (Massachusetts)  6
A solid and satisfying Stout with nice roundness and body.   

Dieu du Ciel “Peche Mortel” Stout 2010  7
One of the sexiest stouts I’ve tried in a long time and iconic among “the geeks”.

Founders Breakfast Stout (Michigan)   7
This highly coveted, ever-so-slightly toned down version of the KBS is tasting great right now.

Left Hand Fade To Black Smoked Baltic Porter (Colorado)  6
This beer really has the stuffing to carry the smoky flavor.  Perhaps my favorite of the genre.

Uinta Crooked Line Labyrinth Black Ale (Utah) (750ml)   20
A touch of licorice heightens sets off this gorgeously decadent ale.  Amazing texture and polish.

Left Hand Imperial Stout (Colorado) (22oz) 2009  15
Remarkably balanced and nicely mellowed from some time in the bottle. 

Foothills Baltic Porter (Winston Salem, NC) (22oz)  2010   25
Don’t ask me how or where I got this.  Probably the same place you did.  But I saved mine.

Allagash Fluxus (Maine) (750ml)  2010  25
A Belgian-style stout with cocoa nibs.  Rob Tod from Allagash was here recently and told me this is drinking great right now.

Dogfish Bitches Brew (Delaware) (750) 2011   20
If we’re not out of this, we will be soon.  Just sayin’

Old Rasputin Oak-Aged Russian Imperial Stout Batch XI (California) (500ml) 2008 35
I saved mine, so you didn’t have to.  A massive and hedonistic endeavor. 

Bells Hell Hath No Fury Dark Dubbel (Michigan) 2011 6
Technically a Belgian style, but I think it fits better here.  Stout meets Dubbel.

 

Belgian-Style Ales

Stone Vertical Epic Series Ales (California) (22oz)   60 for all three, 15 for the 10/10/10
A series of beers started on 02/02/02 and made every year until 12/12/12.  All these beers are intended to be age worthy and ultimately result in quite a vertical tasting. 

2008- A strong Belgian Golden, dry hopped with Simcoe and Amarillo hops.
2009- A Belgian Imperial Porter with small amounts of vanilla and tangerine peel.
2010- A strong Belgian Pale with a touch of white wine grapes added at the end.

Ommegang Tripel Perfection (New York) (750ml)  2010 18
Glorious and decadent but well hemmed and stylish as all get out.

“Gnomegang” Ommegang/La Chouffe  Pale Ale (New York) (750ml)  22
A delicious collaboration between an iconic Belgian house and one of America’s finest.

Ommegang Adoration Ale (New York) (750ml)  2010 16
Redolent with seductive spice.  This is an homage to the classic Belgian Noel beers.

Ommegang Three Philosophers Quad (New York)  6
A rich, deep, and chocolaty ale with just a touch of cherry.  Seductive and glorious

Dieu du Ciel Route des Espices Ale (Quebec)  7
A lovely rye ale brewed with peppercorns.  These guys make some of the most elegant beers.

Dieu du Ciel Derniere Volonte Ale (Quebec)  7
An Abby-style blonde that is dry-hopped and quite impressive.

Allagash Curieux Bourbon Barrel-Aged Tripel (Maine) (750ml)  2011  25
As always, sexy as hell.  Pure, unbridled opulence.

Allagash Victoria (Maine) (750ml) 2010   25
Inclusion of Chardonnay grapes makes this baby lush and bright with hints of melon and mint.

Allagash Victor (Maine) (750ml)  2010  25
Red Chancellor grapes in this one produce a medium bodied beer that is tart and spicy.

Victory V12 Strong Ale (Pennsylvania) (750) 2009  16 / 2010  14
A potent and age worthy brew that shows rich apricot and malty notes.

Mother Earth Barrel Aged Tripel (Kinston, NC) (750ml)  2011 25, 2010 (12oz) 10
Truly decadent and otherwise stunning.  A monumental success from a great local brewery.

Brooklyn Sorachi Ace Saison (New York) (750)   17
Exotic hops and bottle conditioning with Champagne yeast lend a bright flavor & delicate texture.

Brooklyn Local #1 (New York) (750) 2010  15
German malt & hops, Belgian raw sugar & yeast, & bottle conditioning make this one regal brew.

Brooklyn Local #2 (New York) (750) 2010  15
A darker version than the above with all the same sexy finesse.  Surprisingly dry.

Unibroue Trois Pistoles Dark Abbey Ale (Canada) 6
Aromas and flavors of chocolate and dark rum, with a smooth, port-like finish

Unibroue Don de Dieu Tripel Wheat Ale (Canada) 2010 6
The easiest-drinking tripel you will ever try.  Loaded with spice and nuance.

Sierra Nevada “Ovila” Dubbel (California)  18
An amazing beer and a better story about resurrecting an old Trappist Abbey in California.

Sierra Nevada “Ovila” Saison (California)  18
Second in the great Ovila series.  This, an immaculate Saison.  Bright yet full.

 

Barleywines, Sweeter Ales

Founders Backwoods Bastard (Michigan)   7
Their delicious scotch ale, aged in Bourbon barrels makes for one ripe and singular brew.

Widmer Brothers Reserve Brrrbon Barrel-Aged Old Ale (Oregon)  (22oz)  15
Their classic old ale, aged in Bourbon barrels, takes this baby to another level.

Uinta Crooked Line Cockeyed Cooper Bourbon-aged Barleywine (Utah) (750ml)    20
So juicy and charming.  Certainly sweet, but not in a cloying way.  Just a generous and warm ale.

Brooklyn Monster Barleywine 2007 (New York)  6
An aged Barleywine that really shows the great tawny qualities that these can exhibit with time.

Rogue XS Imperial Scotch Ale (Oregon) (7oz)  6
A rich, malty beer in a little bottle.  If you want to try a variety of high octane brews and still walk…   

Red Hook Trebblehook Barley Wine 2009 (Washington) (22 oz) 14
Smells like caramelized green pineapple and tastes like hot buttered rum.

North Coast Brewery Old Stock 2011 (California)  7
Rich and sweet with gorgeous nutty nuance.  I must say, showing great with some age.

North Coast Brewery Old Stock Cellar Reserve 2009 (California) (500ml) 32
The delicious Old Stock, aged in bourbon barrels.  Find a friend and share the indulgence.

Smuttynose Really Old Brown Dog Ale (New Hampshire) (22oz)  14
Warming and seductive with brown sugar notes.  Goes down really easy.

Highland Tasgall Scotch Ale (North Carolina) (22oz)  10
Great if you want something ripe and generous but not quite as sweet as a barleywine.   

Terrapin Gamma Ray Wheatwine (Georgia)  6
A strong wheat made with tons of tupelo honey.  Great with the Tres Leches cake.

Dogfish Head/Sierra Nevada Life and Limb (US) (750ml)    20
A big & bold endeavor using both maple and birch syrup.  Plenty of malt and hops to go around.

Wild and Sour Ales

New Belgium/Allagash Collaboration Vrienden 2010 (Colorado) (22 oz)    18
Enhanced with hibiscus (which I love in beer) and endive of all things (which, I think, acts sort of like hops in this situation) makes for a beautifully floral and bright beer.

Jolly Pumpkin Oro de Calabaza 2011 (Michigan) (750ml)    26
This is one of the wild ales that got me hooked on these beers.  A beautiful and light brew.

Jolly Pumpkin La Roja 2011 (Michigan) (750ml)    26
A barrel aged amber brewed in the Flanders tradition.  Fruity and quite sour.

Allagash Confluence 2011 (Maine) (750ml)    28
A beautiful and delicate expression of the tangy nature of wild ales.  Very, very impressive.

Allagash Interlude 2010 (Maine) (750ml)    28
Aging in Merlot and Syrah barrels gives this wild ale a polish that may convert the skeptics.

Ommegang Biere de Mars Batch #3 11/2008 (New York) (750ml)   18
Amber malts and dry-hopping produce a richly hued and assertive brew.

Oddities (basically things from Dogfish Head)

Dogfish Sahtea Ale (Delaware) (750)  17
A rare Finnish-style Juniper beer, called Sahti, with Chai spices creating a downright luxurious brew that goes great with complex sauces like mole.

Dogfish Theobroma (Delaware) (750)  19
Given the description, I was surprised to find how light in color this beer is.  But it’s not a “light” beer by any stretch and is spiced to go perfectly with our food.  Ancho chiles, annatto seeds, cocoa…  Sounds just like someone went through our pantry.  Impressive and delicious. 

Dogfish Red and White Ale (Delaware) (750)  19
A big white ale, fermented with pinot noir juice and aged in their large oak tanks.  The result?  An impressively nuanced beer that you might want to find someone to share with.

Stone/Victory Saison du Buff Ales (US) 2010   7 each or 12 for the last pair
They land here because of the collaboration and the use of parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme (how quaint).  Regardless, they’re well-made saisons with clean, distinct flavors and fine finishes.  We saved a few of each brewery’s version of this to see what would happen with some age and are pleased with the results.  The herb flavors are much more pronounced now.

Unibroue “Quelque Chose” Belgian-style Cherry Ale 2009 (Canada) (750)  20
You’re going to want at least 4 people to share this.  Very, very sweet, but with lovely fruit, tons of nuance, and amazing balance.  Really a dessert wine masquerading as a beer.  But it’s amazing.

Dogfish Immort Ale (Delaware) 2010   8
Brewed with maple, smoked barley, juniper, vanilla, and aged in oak.  Then aged here…

 

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