BEER: NEW RELEASES

I just got in a few very interesting, limited edition beers I thought you all might want to know about.



1. MIKKELLER BLACK-17.5% Russian Imperial Stout-$18.99+tx *Limited Quantities*



2. MIKKELLER "IT'S ALIVE!"-Flemish Wild Ale-$16.99+tx *Limited Quantities*



3. MIKKELLER MONK'S BREW- Dark Belgian Ale-$16.99+tx *Limited Quantities*



4. JOPEN KOYT-Gruit-style ale-$15.99+tx



5. DE PROEF FLEMISH PRIMITIVE #'s 3,4, and 6-$15.99+tx



We also have STONE VERTICAL EPIC 08/08/08 for $6.99 a bottle. It is also available for purchase by the case.



Cheers!



dave

NEW BEER RELEASE! HITACHINO XH

We have just recieved a small shipment of Hitachino Nest XH, an ale aged in Shochu barrels. This beer is very hard to come by, and so sales will be limited to one bottle per customer per visit at $6.99+tax.

HOPS
Chinook, Styrian Goldings

MALTS
Pale, Caramel, Munich, Chocolate

ORIGINAL GRAVITY
1079

ALCOHOL BY VOLUME
7.00%

STYLE
Strong Belgian brown ale matured in distilled sake barrels for three months


CHEERS!

-Dave

BEER OF THE MONTH CLUB:AUGUST

ATTENTION BEER OF THE MONTH CLUB MEMBERS!
If you haven't heard already, Beer of the Month for August is now available for in-store pickup. This month's selections are:

1. DRIE FONTINEN SCHAERBEEKSE KRIEK-a limited release lambic using only the finest cherries of the Schaerbeek region.

2. BRASSERIE ELLEZELLOISE LA BIERE DES COLLINES SAISIS-artisinal witbier made in small batches

Anyone who wishes to join Beer of the Month Club can inquire through the blog, or drop by the store during our regular hours. Or you can call us at 415--255-0610.

Cheers!

dave

BEER: NEW RELEASES 07/20/08

1.BROUWEIJ DE REGENBOOG t'SMISJE FIORI
Limited Edition Spiced ale

2.BROUWERIJ DE REGENBOOG t'SMISJE BB BOURGONDIER-12%abv Belgian strong ale

3.BROUWEIJ DE REGENBOOG VUUVE-unusual spiced wheat beer from Brugge

4.BROUWERIJ DE REGENBOOG WOSTYNTJE-Small batch ale from Brugge made with mustard seed

5. BIRRIFICIO DI COMO MALTHUS BALUBA-Extremely Limited Italian dark ale, brewed with pineapple, apricot, ginger and rue

6.BARLEY BB10 DEXI-Small batch Italian ale brewed with
Cannnonau grapes and orange peels

7.BIRRA TROLL PALANFRINA-Small batch Italian Castagna ale, brewed with cestunt flowers, dried chestnuts, chestnut honey and chestnut jam

8.BIRRA TROLL SHANGRILA-Small batch Italian ale, brewed with anise, pepper, tandori and curry

9.BIRRA TROLL SHANGRILA FUME-Small batch Italian ale, brewed with peated and smoked malt

10.BIRRIFICO ITALIANO SCIRES-Highly carbonated Italian ale with sour cherries. Very limited

11.DE DOLLE ARABIER-The light, perfectly balanced spring release from Esen

12.DE DOLLE EXTRA EXPORT STOUT-Strong, dark Belgian-style stout

13.HARVEY'S ELIZABETHAN ALE-Bottle-conditioned vintage English strong ale

14.GEORGE GALE CONQUEST ALE MASTERBREW 2001-Vintage strong bottle-conditioned pale ale

15.GEORGE GALE PRIZE OLD ALE 1996-Vintage strong bottle-conditioned old ale

16.1809 BERLINER WEISSE-Sour, acidic style native to Berlin. Very interesting and unique

17. FARSON'S LACTO MILK STOUT-The only beer available from Malta. Lactose added after fermentation creates a condensed milk type sweetness

Cheers!

Dave

SAKE: NEW ARRIVALS 07/16/08

1. JIZAKE POOCHI POOCHI-A small batch micro brewerd sake with champagne carbonation. Serve chilled.($13.99/330ml)

2. OZEKI JUNMAI GENSHU HYOREI-This rare cask strength sake is bold and smooth. Pairs well with meat dishes, and tomato-based pasta. Serve ice cold. ($7.99/300ml)

3. GENBEI SAN NO ONIGOROSHI-"Devil Killer." A smooth, mild sake. Pairs well with strong blue cheeses. ($4.99/187ml)

4. HAKUTSURU JUNMAI GINJO-"White Crane." Floral and crisp, with just a hint of citrus. Very versatile in terms of food pairings. ($7.49/300ml)

5. HAKUTSURU SAYURI NIGORI-An unfiltered sake, with light, subtle sweetness, and touches of tropical fruit. Pairs well with Japanese noodle-based dishes. ($6.99/300ml)

6. OZEKI HANA AWAKA-A sweet, sparkling sake from Hyogo, Japan. Serve chilled. ($5.99/250ml)

7. JIZAKE TOMOSHICHI NIGORI-"Seven Friends." A rare and delicate unfiltered sake from an obscure micro brewery. Strong and sweet with an earthy backbone. Very nice with veal chops.($19.99/375ml)

8. JIZAKE KIMOTO SHIZENSHU-This rich, full-bodied sake uses an open fermentation brewing style, similar to Belgian lambics. Hints of vanilla, cream, and peach soften out into more earthy flavors of morels and butter. The signature sake from Daishichi Brewery.($39.99/720ml)

9. KIUCHI YUZU WINE-Yuzu is a sour Japanese citrus which has an aroma distinct from any Western citrus.($19.99/16.9oz)

Kampai!

Dave

BEER: NEW ARRIVALS 07/16/08

1. GOUDEN CAROLUS HOPSINJOOR-$5.99 /12oz.
2. GOUDEN CAROLUS CUVEE VAN DE KEIZER-$13.99/ 750ml
3. FLYING DOG GONZOO PORTER-$11.99/4pk/12oz
4. AYINGER CELEBRATOR-$3.99/12oz
5. RUSSIAN RIVER PLINY THE ELDER-$4.99/16.9oz
6. DE PROEF FLEMISH PRIVITIVE (LATEST RELEASE)-$15.99/750ml
7. SAMUEL SMITH ORGANIC CIDER-$4.99/550ml
8. CUCAPA CHUPACABRA PALE ALE-$4.99/22oz

Lots more coming in the next few days!

Cheers

dave

New Russian River Beers 07-11-08

Greetings,

We are happy to announce the arrival of BLIND PIG, the newest bottle release from the RUSSIAN RIVER BREWERY.

RUSSIAN RIVER BEERS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE AT HEALTHY SPIRITS

BLIND PIG IPA
REDEMPTION SINGLE ALE
SUPPLICATION FLEMISH SOUR ALE (LTD)
BEATIFICATION GUEUZE (LTD)
DAMNATION GOLDEN ALE
SALVATION BELGIAN DARK ALE

COMING SOON

PLINY THE ELDER IMPERIAL PALE ALE

Cheers!

BEER-NEW ARRIVALS: 07/08/08

Stone's 12th anniversary ale has finally arrived! This 9.2 % bitter chocolate oatmeal stout is just another remarkable entry from an always exceptional brewery. Get it while you can for only $6.99

BEER-NEW ARRIVALS 06/27/08

ALLAGASH "HUGH MALONE"-Limited Edition 750ml -$19.99+tx

ABV: 8.5% Original Gravity: 1080 by volumeRecommended Serving Temp: 45 - 50°FRecommended Cellaring Temp: 55°F

HITACHINO NEST ESPRESSO STOUT-Very limited Japanese import. 7.5%ABV-$5.99+tx

CANTILLON "CUVEE DES CHAMPIONS"-Limited seasonal release from the best producer of Lambic/Gueuze styles in Belgium. 5%ABV. 100% artisinal lambic brewed to celebrate the Union Football Club's 2003 Division 3b title and the team's ascent to Division 2. Aged two years in oak barrels, and then dry-hopped in the cask. -$22.99+tx

Cheers!

-Dave

BEER OF THE MONTH CLUB

By joining our Beer of the Month Club, you can experience some of the finest ales available in the best way possible, at a discounted rate.

Membership in Beer of the Month includes:

-Detailed tasting notes

-Food pairing notes

-Information on tasting to enhance your experience

-Coupons

-Access to rare and limited bottles

All bottles featured in Beer of the Month are priced at a 15% discount. Other discounts and specials may be offered from time to time. The cost is between $25 and $35 per month, depending on the selections.

Sign up today!

-Dave