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Belgian Beer Tasting Part I, Friday May 24th

dbeltramo — Wed, 22 May 2013 03:26:14 +0000

Belgium has the most diverse beer culture in the world, with many styles and varieties to keep the serious beer drinker occupied for quite some time. Witbier, Flemish Sour Reds, Lambics and the dry, crisp Saisons from the south are just some of the beers available from this remarkable brewing nation.

Our line-up this week will give a glimpse into these famed styles with some fine examples from across Belgium, the well known names and the smaller, unique breweries will all feature in this fantastic tasting.

Try all nine of these great Beers for $5 this Friday May 24^th.

St. Bernardus Wit

De Ranke Guldenberg Abbey Ale

Dubuisson Cuvee Des Trolls

Hanssens Oude Gueuze

Monk’s Café Flemish Sour

Duchess De Bourgogne Red Ale

Fantome Chocolat Saison

Dubuisson Scaldis Tripel

Monks Stout Dupont

Christian B., Beltramo’s Beer Buyer

Porters & Stouts Tasting, Friday 2nd November

dbeltramo — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:00:38 +0000

Rich, dark and deeply satisfying, Porters & Stouts have seen a resurgence of popularity in recent times with a particular following in the U.S. Their highly kilned and roasted malts are used to create full bodied, smooth beers full of chocolate and coffee aromas with a subtlety of smoked overtones with a color as black as the coal dug out of the ground by the miners it was initially created to satisfy.

There are many differing styles of these beers available ranging from plain Porter and dry Stout to the more potent Imperial Stouts and smoked Porters, boasting higher alcohol contents and more intoxicating aromas and flavors. These are the perfect choices to see in the cold weather and relax in front of a glowing fire with some hearty food and good company.

Try all nine of these great Porters & Stouts for $5 on Friday 2^nd November from 4:30-6:30.

Belhaven Scottish Stout

Monks Stout Dupont

Ninkasi ‘Oatis’ Oatmeal Stout

North Coast ‘Old Rasputin’ Imperial Stout

Lava Smoked Imperial Stout

Samuel Smith Taddy Porter

Anchor Porter

Firestone ‘Walkers Reserve’ Porter

Telegraph Stock Porter

Christian B., Beltramo’s Wine & Beer Consultant

Halloween Beer Tasting, Friday October 19th

dbeltramo — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 21:40:21 +0000

After watching yet another Friday the 13^th movie on the latest fear-fest marathon, your nerves are a little on edge but you still need to go get a refill of that super-size popcorn bucket from the kitchen; you turn to your friends and utter those ominous words, I’ll be right back…..

When you (hopefully) return with that buttery bucket of freshly popped kernels, don’t forget to reach for one of our delicious Halloween beers to calm everyone’s nerves. This week we will be sampling a whole range of otherworldly beer from the light golden ‘Scarecrow’ ale and devilishly deceptive ‘Lucifer’ Belgian blonde to the dark sinister depths of the ‘Double Dead Guy’ ale and the rich intensity of Uinta’s ‘Jacked’ Imperial Pumpkin.

So come along and try all nine of these great Halloween beers for $10 on Friday 19^thOctober from 4:30-6:30. I double dare ya.

Wychwood ‘Scarecrow’ Golden Pale Ale

Het Anker ‘Lucifer’ Belgian Ale

The Lost Abbey ‘Inferno’ Ale

Heretic ‘Evil Twin’ Red Ale

Maudite Amber-Red Ale

Wychwood ‘Hobgoblin’ Dark English Ale

Rogue ‘Double Dead Guy’ Ale

Uinta ‘Jacked’ Imperial Pumkin Ale

Shipyard ‘Smashed Pumpkin’ Ale

Christian B., Beltramo’s Wine & Beer Consultant

Beer Tastings at Beltramo’s

dbeltramo — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 21:12:00 +0000

The world of beer is incredibly rich and diverse; there are many different styles, flavors and textures. The biography of beer contains a colorful and storied history stretching back thousands of years: the Egyptians drank it, the ancient Greeks dabbled with it, and now most of the modern world simply cannot get enough of it.

However, this seemingly simple beverage can leave the average consumer overwhelmed with choices, from crisp and citrusy IPAs all the way through to rich and smooth Porters and Stouts. There is also the question of how to serve beer and how to decipher the label to give you some idea of what lies beneath; particularly our Belgian and German beers, what exactly is a Doppelbock? Who are the Trappist Monks and what on earth do they have to do with beer?

For the beer connoisseur, more concerned with hunting down a limited edition bottling or enjoying the subtle differences between Cascade, Centennial, Fuggles and Goldings Hops, there is an endless supply of old favorites and new and exciting creations to quench the endless thirst of the serious beer drinker.

However deep your level of immersion goes in the beer world, Beltramo’s is here to help. In the near future our Tasting Room, once exclusive to wine, will be transforming on certain Friday nights into The Beer Cellar, and opening its doors for your chance to sample from our extensive range of beers. So keep an eye on our website for the first Beltramo’s beer tasting event!

Christian B., Beltramo’s Wine & Beer Consultant

********UPDATE********

Beltramo’s Friday Night Beer Cellar Presents

Pilsners: Old World & New

Friday, August 31, 2012

4:30-6:30pm

Taste all seven beers for $5. No reservation required. More info here: http://www.beltramos.com/events/i0986410ug