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It’s All About the Beer: Acme California Pale Ale“This is one of the better pale ales I’ve ever tried. Of course I’ve yet to have a beer from North Coast Brewing Co. that is anything but top-notch. They obviously take care to produce fine products and it shows.”—J.T. Wampler Portsmouth Beer WeekPortsmouth Beer Week is two weeks away and the Seacoast Winter Brew Fest at the Gaslight kicks off the week on February 25…. We will be pouring Red Seal & PranQster Draft and Old Rasputin bottles for this event!
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Tagged North Coast Brewing Co., Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout, PranQster, Red Seal
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Valentine’s Day at the North Coast Brewing Taproom & Grill: Paired Oysters and Brews
De Maupassant described them as “…small and rich, looking like little ears enfolded in shells, and melting between the palate and the tongue like salted sweets.” Paired with our dizzying, appetizing, and refreshing Le Merle Saison, the champagne-like Grand Cru, and the dark, rich Old No. 38 Stout, it sounds like Valentine perfection to us. Join us at the North Coast Brewing Taproom & Grill for Valentine’s Day (Tuesday, February 14, 2012; 444 North Main Street, Fort Bragg, CA), where we will be featuring the clean, mildly salty Drake’s Bays; the sweet, buttery, melon-flavored Kumamotos; and the clean, briny Barron Points. Our Favorite West Coast Oysters: Blue Pool (Pacific variety, Hood Canal, WA): crunchy texture with a pronounced vegetable finish Drake’s Estero* (Drake’s Bay, CA): tender and briny, with a touch of bitter herb Hog Island Sweetwater (Pacific variety, Tomales Bay, CA): salty with crisp, grassy flavors and a sweet finish Hog Island Atlantics (Atlantic variety, Tomales Bay, CA): intensely briny with a fruitiness Kumamoto* (Tomales Bay, CA): small and mild with a creamy watermelon finish Penn Cove Selects (Pacific variety, Samish Bay, WA): firm meats with a bright brininess and cucumber finish *Oysters featured at our Taproom and Grill on Valentine’s Day Try our favorite mignonette recipe with chopped fine fresh mint, fresh cilantro, and red jalapeno; diced fine shallots; rice vinegar; fresh lime juice; and black cracked pepper. Old Rasputin: One of the Top Ten Stouts from the West Coast
“Rich, homemade molasses cookies, baking spices, clove, nutmeg, cardamon, and even pepper prickled my nose. On the palate, tobacco and dark, dark chocolate with its trademark bitterness, a wonderful complement to the sugar and spice. And this one is everything nice.” Read the whole article in Happy Hour Magazine. North Coast Brewing Sponsors Exceptional Vocal Group Ensemble VIII
Upcoming Concert: Ensemble VIII is under the direction of Dr. James Morrow, Director of Choral Activities at the University of Texas in Austin, and is comprised of eight nationally known singers who gather from throughout the country to perform. Founded in 2011, Ensemble VIII has plans for national tours and the release of recorded concerts. Most recently, the group presented Handel’s Messiah in its entirety, accompanied by period instruments—a unique program for such a small choral group. Reviews have been remarkable. Watch for the release of recordings soon. Tickets for concerts available at www.ensembleVIII.org. Save the Date: Chef John Ash Returns to North Coast Brewing April 25, 2012Brewmaster Dinner with John Ash
All proceeds benefi t the Mendocino Music Festival, www.mendocinomusic.com
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Tagged beer and food pairing, Brewmaster, John Ash, North Coast Brewing Co.
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Four “Best of 2011” Lists for North Coast Brewing
Best of 2011: Barrel-Aged Old Rasputin (Platinum Medal, “Superlative”) Brewer of the Year, 2011: North Coast Brewing Top 11 Beers for 2011: Barrel-Aged Old Rasputin XIV One of Life’s Great Pleasures: Old Stock Ale 2009 Cellar Reserve
“Old Stock Ale by North Coast Brewing is one of life’s great pleasures. I know, I know, BEER is one of life’s great pleasures, but among those pleasures, Old Stock Ale ought to be placed on a high pedestal and enjoyed slowly and thoroughly. But the Cellar Reserve variety? Well, it truly ought to be on a pedestal on top of a pedestal. Why does it deserve this precarious perch? Read on, my ale-loving reader…read on…” Twisted Snifter Reviews Barrel-Aged Old Rasputin XIV
“What you might not know however, is that North Coast produces a rare and limited barrel aged version of this fine elixir. Released annually, this special offering was first produced in 2006 to commemorate the 10th Anniversary of Old Rasputin. After a short hiatus (there was never a XIII vintage), fans are excited to hear that the beer has returned. Initially a very limited release, North Coast has expanded production of Barrel Aged Old Rasputin and it’s now popping up on shelves in various markets around the country.” Read the Complete Blog Review at Twisted Snifter North Coast Brewing Releases Barrel-Aged Old Rasputin XIV
Read the full press release here. North Coast Brewing Company, Inc. | 455 North Main Street, Fort Bragg, CA 95437 | 707 964-BREW (2739)
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