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Box Set Track 3 Releases Saturday, March 17

Double Sour Special Hours: Red Poppy Releases Same Day

This Saturday, March 17, 2012 will mark the release of our third track in our now famed Ultimate Box Set series.

Track 3, a tribute to AC/DC’s head-banging anthem Hell’s Bells, is a pale sour and the second of our Remixed Tracks. A blend of Mellow Yellow and Phunky Duck barrels, the beer details (blend, ABV, liner notes, album art, etc.) are on the website here.

special notes: Red Poppy will also be released on March 17, so we are doing things a bit differently. PLEASE READ BELOW FOR MORE INFO.

  • Extended Tasting Room Hours: Because we are expecting larger than usual crowds (two releases and St Patrick's Day), we will be opening our doors from 9am to 7pm. The MIHO Gastrotruck will be onsite with breakfast specials from 8am – 11am and a special lunch MENU from 11am -7pm.
  • Beer Reservations: We know many will want both Track 3 and Red Poppy, so we will begin IDing and wristbanding people for the beers at 8am. If you arrive early (i.e., before 9am) to ensure you get bottles, please line up on the loading ramp leading into the tasting room. As with previous releases you will be able to pay in line and be issued a ticket/receipt that ensures your allotment.
  • Allotments and Restrictions:
    • Track 3 – As with all Box Set releases, the beers must be consumed on site, same day. Bottles may not be carried out. The bottles are 375ml and are $15 each.
    • Red Poppy – As with past releases, Red Poppy is also 375ml bottles; $15 each with a six bottle per patron limit.(Yes, you can take Red Poppy away with you).
  • Special Taps: Red Poppy will be on draft as 4 ounce tasters only. Tasters are $3 each.

Because this event happens to coincide with St Patrick's Day, we expect larger that usual crowds after noon. If you wish to avoid the crowds and be assured of getting bottles of Track 3 / Red Poppy, we recommend that you arrive earlier rather than later.

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Lost Abbey gets 2 on Wine Enthusiasts’ Top 25 beers for 2009

Wine Enthusiasts' Top 25 Beers for 2009
Wine Enthusiasts' Top 25 Beers for 2009

Wine Enthusiast Magazine has published its list of the top 25 beers of 2009. We’re please to find two Lost Abbey beers — Cuvee de Tomme and Duck Duck Gooze — made the list, both with excellent ratings of 93 out of 100. Along with our neighbor and good friend Stone Brewing, we’re the only breweries to have two beers on the list (the Stone-Nonge-Jolly Pumpkin collaboration, Special Winter Ale, and Vertical Epic 09.09.09 both scored very solid 92’s).

Here’s a selection from the Cuvee review in the article:

…A ton of things going on in the mouth: flavors of bourbon, sour cherry, coffe cream, walnut and more balanced by appropriate acidityto counter the weight and heft of the flavor profile. An infinite finish with minimal carbonation and high abv makes this an ecellent sipper to be shared among good friends or stored in the cellar for years to come.

You can read the full article on the Wine Enthusiast website here (PDF file, via wineenthusist.com).

The print issue should be on newsstands shortly.

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Christmas in July Update

We’re pleased to announce that we now have a final schedule of events and full tap and bottle list for next week’s Christmas in July beer release and fundraiser.

The schedule of events is as follows:

  • 12:00pm — Tasting room opens. Bottle Sales; tasters & pint sales begin.
  • 1:00pm — Santa Arrives; Photos with Santa in the Barrel Room.
  • 2:00pm — Food service begins (Chef Vince and his magic pizza trailer).
  • 4:00pm — Photos with Santa end; Giving Tree* gift distribution.
  • 5:00pm — Santa Leaves. Live music by The Professors.
  • 6:30pm — Last Call. Final bottle, taster and pint sales.
  • 7:00pm — Doors close.

* In exchange for a $15 cash donation to Toys for Tots, you will be able to select a gift from the Giving Tree. (Must be 21 or over to receive gift.)

A printable schedule of events and full list of what will be on tap and in bottle (along with pricing) is available for download here:

For more information on the full day’s events and beer releases, please click here.

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Christmas in July Beer Release & Fundrasier

Sure it’s hot outside, but it’ll be cooler than ever at Port Brewing and The Lost Abbey’s first Christmas in July Celebration and Fundraiser, Saturday, July 25, 2009 from noon to 7pm.

Events on tap:

Beer releases:

  • Santa’s Little Helper (Bourbon Barrel-aged) – 22oz bottles; $12 each; 6 bottle limit
  • Older Viscosity 2009 – 375ml bottles; $15 each; 12 bottle limit
  • Duck Duck Gooze (yes, that Duck Duck Gooze) – 750ml bottles; $30 each; 6 bottle limit
  • The Angel’s Share (Bourbon Barrel-aged) – 750ml bottles; $30 each; 6 bottle limit

Food & Beer:

  • Food Stylings from our own Chef Vince Marsaglia
  • Tastings – Duck, Duck Gooze, Older Viscosity & Santa’s Little Helper (Bourbon)
  • On Tap – All of Port Brewing and The Lost Abbey’s regular line-up

Activities:

  • A Visit from St. Nick – Get your photo with Santa Claus in the Barrel Room
  • Live Music – Special musical guests, The Professors

Toys for Tots drive and fundraiser:

  • Toy Drive – Bring a new, unwrapped toy values at $15 or more to benefit Toys for Tots
  • Giving Tree – give a $15 donation to Toys for Tots & you get to select a gift from under the Christmas Tree (Gifts include many rarities from our barrel archives – Isabelle Proximus, Cuvee de Tomme, Veritas `04, and more!

The Details:

  • When: Saturday, July 25, 2009; 12pm to 7pm. Beer and bottle release sales begin at 12pm. Santa arrives at 1pm. Food and music begins at 3pm.
  • Where: Lost Abbey / Port Brewing Co., San Marcos, San Diego County, CA
  • How Much: Food, music and photos with Santa are FREE! We are, however, asking everyone who attends to bring a new, unwrapped toy valued at $15 or more to donate to Toys for Tots. (Beers are all regular price.)

Update – July 17, 2009:

A full schedule of events as well as the tap and bottle availability list may be downloaded here:

    Note: There will be no growler fills on this day.

For more information: