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Mast Landing & Devil’s Purse Tasting

Saturday May 4th we have a tasting that’s for all of you beer drinkers. We’ll have the hoppy stuff, the crisp clean styles and yes we’ll have some dark beer as well. Mast Landing and Devil’s Purse are two breweries that love to deliver tasty and fresh brews right to our fingertips. We hope to see you soon!

-Colonial Spirits Beer Team

Wachusett

To go along with our sale, we will have Wachusett here to pour some of their stuff. Their brand new IPA Wally is making some big waves in the beer world. People just can’t believe that Wachusett made such a great hazy IPA. Definitely worth at shot. You won’t find a beer like this in a 6 pack, let alone for the price. Come try their new stuff and remind yourself about the old.

Stony Creek

Stony Creek hasn’t even been in Massachusetts for a full year and they are already popping up everywhere. Beautiful logos, interesting styles and a strong command of hops, these Connecticut brewers are not trying to fly away anytime soon. Just in time for our tasting, they have just released Stony Joe, a golden mocha stout. Golden stouts are going to start popping up more and more. They are just what they sound like, a stout that pours golden yellow. It’s a style I am still figuring out, so get in on the early days to say you’ve had one. On top of Stony Joe, we’ll be tasting the Crankys in varying sizes.

Harvard Cider

We have begun our move to favoring local ciders and Harvard Cider Co. is one of the closest to the store. These guys haven’t been around for a long time, but they have already begun to establish a strong foothold throughout the state. We have been proud to carry a brand of cider that utilizes the orchards that can be found throughout this area. On November 19th, 2-4pm, Harvard Cider will be here pouring out their goods. Anchor is their straight forward cider that is at the heart of their brand. Paradise has been steeped with orange peel and grains of paradise. Missing Link has been dry hopped to add a bitter, hoppy bite. Harvard’s experimentation has produced ciders that deserve to make it into your cart. But just to give you that extra push, if need, we will be selling 4 packs of each of these ciders for $8.99, with the sale beginning for the tasting. Come out to check out the local cider makers and bring home some cider for your Thanksgiving or just everyday drinking.

Ciders of Spain and Food Pairings

Come try an incredibly diverse range of Spanish ciders paired with foods that bring out their unique earthy, tart and sour qualities. The “sidra” will be paired with an assortment of charcuterie such as cured meats, olives, earthy cheeses, and even a fig almond torta. Styles range from traditionals which are close to sour beer, sparklers reminiscent of Champagne, Prosecco & Albarino, to a wild yeast fermented pear and sherry-like frost cider. Except for the dessert frost cider, all the offerings are uncommonly dry, low in sugar and exceedingly refreshing.

No cost to participate, just bring an appetite for learning and discover why “sidra” is arguably the most food friendly and storied of fermented beverages, with a legacy dating back more than 3000 years! The tasting will be led by Ken Zuckerman of Ciders of Spain, a 20 year veteran educator in craft beer, artisanal food & cider.

Nauti Seltzer

Alcoholic seltzer is the new craze that will invade our shelves this year, and Nauti Seltzer is lining up to be the big name in the niche market. We’ll be tasting all their flavors Friday the 13th, 4-6pm. That means Cranberry, Lemon Lime, Raspberry, and Grapefruit will be opened and ready for you to try. Make sure to come and see what all the fuss is about.