Flanagan's Update

Ashley Issacs, the Bar Manager of Flanagan's sent us this update on some upcoming events:

First of all, I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! I'm sure spending all that time with family has got a few of you ready for a nice cold beer! Tomorrow, Dec. 2nd we are celebrating our 9 YEAR ANNIVERSARY here at Flanagan's, and what better way than with an exquisite beer? At 6:00, we will tap a keg of something very special, a one-of-a-kind brew... Double Barrel. BBC Brewery proudly reached deep within its cellar and dusted off a barrel that has rested for some 38 months. This dark liquid was laid to rest in a freshly dumped Bourbon Barrel from the first Batch of Bourbon Barrel Stout ever brewed. One year later, the Brew Crew brought her up and transferred the liquid into a twenty-seven year bourbon barrel freshly dumped that day. It has rested now in its final dominion for two additional years. This liquid started out as a gentle stout, and through time has transformed into a fiendish hellion, frenzied with big notes of oak, plum, raisin. Finishing hints of sherry, port, tobacco, and heat on the backside of the pallet keeps this stout ever changing throughout the experience. We really hope you can join in the festivities and wish us a happy anniversary!

Unfortunately, I got this update a day too late for you all to get over and try the BBC Double Barrel Stout. I could have kept it out, but I wanted everyone to be aware of it so that they can keep an eye out for any other kegs that might pop up. This beer is something special. Silky and slightly creamy on the palate, it shows notes of coconut, vanilla and dark chocolate. I was very impressed by it. Anyway, hopefully we'll see it somewhere else sooner rather than later. Who knows, maybe next year at Flanagan's 10th anniversary they'll have a 4 year old version.

On Thursday, Dec. 4th we will continue our Thursday Night Pint Night. We tap the keg at 7:00 and only the first 50 get to keep the glass, so get here early! This week is N'ice Chouffe, a strong dark beer that will warm you up during the winter months. It is spiced with thyme and curacao, and has a light hop taste. N'ice Chouffe is a well-balanced beer, unfiltered and re-fermented in the keg. Just the 10% abv alone will keep you warm!

Saturday, Dec. 6th is St. Nicholas day. This is the one day a year when the Eggenburg brewery in Austria brews Samichlaus. Once strongest beer in the world, Samichlaus is aged for 10 months before bottling. This beer is perhaps the rarest in the world. It's an extraordinary synergy of scent and taste, with light malty notes of vanilla, apple cider, toffee, chocolate, oak, and spirited suggestion of matured brandy, sherry and port in its character. This intense flavor is lightened at the finish by a pronounced glow of peppery liquor, an exceptional flavor that lingers long after each sip. Come in for dinner and treat yourself to an early Christmas present, a glass of Samichlaus!

The following Thursday, December 11th, will be the WORLD PREMIERE RELEASE PARTY for Schlafly Bourbon Barrel Ale! We will be the only place to get this brew until March of 2009! I know how much you guys like trying new beers first, so I try to get them here for you. The Bourbon Barrel Ale will be tapped at 7:00, then at 8:30 we will tap a keg of their seasonal, Schlafly Winter ESB. Now, I'm not sure if you guys remember this brew from last year, but it was absolutely excellent! We will also have glassware with each of the brews. It's going to be an awesome night!

Don't forget, Brendan's does their Pint Night on Tuesdays at 6:00, and O'sheas does theirs on Wednesdays at 7:00, so you can get the entire O'sheas Family of Pubs experience!

In addition to these events, Ashley sent us a skeleton calendar for the rest of the month:

Saturday December 13th 2-10 p.m. - New Albanian Brewing Company Winter Release Party, 4 beers on tap including 2 exclusively here (Naughty Claus and Bonfire of the Valkaries), 4 bands playing

Thursday December 18th @ 7 p.m. - Gouden Carolus Noel (glassware and will have a rep here)

Tuesday December 23rd @ 7 p.m. - Delirium Noel (glassware)

Thanks, Ashley. Cheers.