There are two changes to the tapping schedule this Spring/Summer.
The first: the April tapping will be April 13--NOT April 6. The reason? April 6th is the St. Francis Brewery's Birthday. There will be other events going on all that week.
The second: the July tapping will be July 13--NOT July 6.
Please update your calendars accordingly.
Thanks!
Friday, March 18, 2011
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Sometimes We Loan Out Equipment
A new friend wanted to borrow one of our jockey boxes for a beer event.
I was happy to lend him ours.
That's our jockey box.
The blue thing.
In the bottom right of the picture.
There you go.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
It's Da Bomb!
Wednesday, March 9th, I'll be heading towards the shadow of the Allen-Bradley Clock Tower as one of four guest brewmasters showing off their wares at the Bomb Shelter.
I'll be rubbing elbows with old and new friends, along with David Bass or Rock Bottom, George Bluvas of the Water Street Brewery, and Christine Wisniewski of the Milwaukee Ale House. We'll each feature two beers. I'll be bringing the Part-Timer Pale Ale and the Mariner Nut Brown.
Details can be found here: http://www.facebook.com/#!/notes/bomb-shelter/brewpubs-of-milwaukee-beer-tasting-wed-mar-9th-7pm/10150428701350104
Stop on by to say "hi" and try a pint or eight.
I'll be rubbing elbows with old and new friends, along with David Bass or Rock Bottom, George Bluvas of the Water Street Brewery, and Christine Wisniewski of the Milwaukee Ale House. We'll each feature two beers. I'll be bringing the Part-Timer Pale Ale and the Mariner Nut Brown.
Details can be found here: http://www.facebook.com/#!/notes/bomb-shelter/brewpubs-of-milwaukee-beer-tasting-wed-mar-9th-7pm/10150428701350104
Stop on by to say "hi" and try a pint or eight.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
If It's Not Scottish, It's______________________!
(Fill in the Blank)
Yesterday we tapped the Scottish Heavy 70/-.
Despite it's name, it is easily the lightest beer I've ever brewed here at St. Francis. With a unique blend of seven different malts--the main base malt being imported British Pale malt, with some Honey and Munich malts thrown in, this filtered ale is light and refreshing.
Pouring a beautiful copper color with a light tan head, this ale has a nice malty aroma with hints of fruit. It starts slightly sweet and finishes very dry. At an ABV of 3.6%, it is a "session beer", meaning you can enjoy several of them in a sitting without feeling full or wobbly.
The "70/-" designation in the name is commonly used by the Scots. It stands for the shilling price that a tavern would pay for a hogshead--a cask that holds about 65 gallons. The greater the alcohol content, the higher the shilling price would be. A 70 shilling ale falls in the 3.5-4.0% ABV range.
Incidentally, the fruity looking guy in this picture is a good friend of mine. I actually sang with him in a comedy quartet for ten years. How does that joke go? "Welcome to Heaven. Here's your harp. Welcome to Hell. Here are your bagpipes!"
All kidding aside, Matt here performs with KAPDA. Check out their link. If you find yourself in a bar in Kenosha on St. Patrick's Day, chances are good these folks will show up and play the bagpipes until you buy them a beer. Only then will they leave.
Despite it's name, it is easily the lightest beer I've ever brewed here at St. Francis. With a unique blend of seven different malts--the main base malt being imported British Pale malt, with some Honey and Munich malts thrown in, this filtered ale is light and refreshing.
Pouring a beautiful copper color with a light tan head, this ale has a nice malty aroma with hints of fruit. It starts slightly sweet and finishes very dry. At an ABV of 3.6%, it is a "session beer", meaning you can enjoy several of them in a sitting without feeling full or wobbly.
The "70/-" designation in the name is commonly used by the Scots. It stands for the shilling price that a tavern would pay for a hogshead--a cask that holds about 65 gallons. The greater the alcohol content, the higher the shilling price would be. A 70 shilling ale falls in the 3.5-4.0% ABV range.
Incidentally, the fruity looking guy in this picture is a good friend of mine. I actually sang with him in a comedy quartet for ten years. How does that joke go? "Welcome to Heaven. Here's your harp. Welcome to Hell. Here are your bagpipes!"
All kidding aside, Matt here performs with KAPDA. Check out their link. If you find yourself in a bar in Kenosha on St. Patrick's Day, chances are good these folks will show up and play the bagpipes until you buy them a beer. Only then will they leave.
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