March 18, 2008
Yup, we did it! We finally bottled some COAST, albeit not very much. HopArt IPA and Blackbeerd Imperial Stout are hitting Ted’s Butcher Block tomorrow- though I think he is holding them for a release on Saturday given the demand. Whole Foods will be getting some in the next little while and probably a smaller bit at Wine A While as well. I ‘ll update when I know for sure.
By the way, we busted out that 5 month conditioning Chocolate Rye Brown. It is still VERY good, but not superb so we won’t be officially selling that, but you might get a taste here and there just for kicks.
Another word on our bottles. We suggest drinking the HopArt fresh (not cellaring). The Blackbeerd, we *think* can be cellared for a while but since this is our first bottling run, we can’t say for sure. We’re doing all kinds of experiments at the brewery to try to determine shelf life and all that.
February 25, 2008
Finally. After a seemingly forever conditioning time, our Scotch Ale will be released Tuesday, March 4 from 6-8. It was brewed with Heather Tips and has wonderful caramel notes to please your inner maltiness!
More details soon. See you at the Mushroom!
February 13, 2008
Just moments ago….. we finally got label approval for 3 of our beers! This was such a long and arduous process (not to mention a learning curve), I am glad it’s done. For now anyway, until we brew more styles, which come to think of it we already have. So I guess I will be doing this again in the near future. For now, Cheers to HopArt IPA, Blackbeerd Imperial Stout and Rye Not Brown! (No Kolsch for now until we decide if 22 oz. would work for it).
February 6, 2008
Every Wednesday Night!! Grab some good mood food, specials on COAST beer and watch a surf flick on the big projector. Tell me there’s something better than this!!
February 4, 2008
The Homebrew Page (tab) has some updates.
We’re also putting together some kits to make it easier for some.
January 25, 2008
How Cool. The Southern Beer Society chose us as brewery of the month! It’s about time the South gets it’s own beer society since we are the last (and up and coming) beer frontier! So go ahead and join the forum. Now’s the time for the South to change it’s attitude towards beer. Inttroductions: South meet craft beer, craft beer meet the South. Ok, now that that’s over with, on with the good beer!
southernbeersociety.com
January 24, 2008
What a night (x2)! Thanks to Ted’s Butcherblock and all the great people who came out for 2 nights of COAST beer love! The food was out of this world and the people were great to talk to. What more could you want? I am looking forward to next month’s beer dinner where David and I can just sit in the corner and enjoy all the good eats and drink!
Here’s the menu recap and some pics (give them a sec to load):
Beer Soup infused with COAST 32/50 kolsch, topped with toasted Gruyere and roasted garlic crouton, spent grain garnish. Paired with COAST 32/50 kolsch
Jerked Mahi with sauteed bananas and jasmine rice. Paired with COAST HopArt IPA
Bertolini’s (local pasta) Ricotta Cavatelli tossed with spinach tomato piccata and Painted Hills tenderloin meatballs. Paired with Westmalle Tripel
Corned Beef Reuben with house made pancetta, big eye swiss, sauerkraut and spicy remoulade. Paired with COAST Blackbeerd Imperial Stout
Caramel Cheesecake with chocolate crust. Paired with Eel River Triple Exultation Old Ale
And of course, Chef Michael’s vegetarian options were fabulous.
Beer Cooler David likes to talk Menus fine folks
January 20, 2008
The local homebrew club is meeting at COAST. Saturday January 26 starting at 2 pm. Bring a dish to share and some beer, homebrewed especially. RSVP to bbrewer04@yahoo.com
January 14, 2008
UPDATE: Bring your shirt in and we will replace it with a new (and better printed) shirt. They should arrive Friday.
So if you bought a COAST shirt and are having problems with it fading and cracking, shoot me an email. As soon as I receive word from the company, I will let you know about replacements. So sorry for the inconvenience.
January 8, 2008
Ok, so the dinner sold out in a day so they are adding a second night. Tuesday, January 22. Same menu, etc…
Just in from Scott at Ted’s:
“Ted’s Butcherblock is very pleased to announce our January beer dinner: An evening with the brewer and owners of COAST Brewing Company, David and Jaime.
We will have a five course meal, paired with all three of COAST’s current beers: 32/50 Kolsch, HopArt IPA and Blackbeerd Russian Imperial Stout. The evening will also feature two selections from other breweries handpicked by David and Jaime.
David and Jaime will be presenting and discussing their beers and brewery throughout the evening. Les Addis, owner of Gravity Distributors which represents COAST, will also be on hand.
This event takes place on Wednesday, January 23rd from 7pm to 9pm. The cost is $30 per person which includes the five course dinner and five different beer pairings.
You will also have the opportunity to purchase fresh filled growlers of COAST beers to take home at the end of the evening!
Reservations are required and can be made by calling Ted’s Butcherblock at (843) 577-0094. This event is certain to sell out. Do not wait to make your reservations.”
Thanks,
Scott Shor
Beer Manager
Ted’s Butcherblock
