When Co-op Beer Guy Matt Gelsthorpe excitedly tells you about his “new arrivals,” don’t bother breaking out the cigars.  A pint glass would be more appropriate.  Here are his latest bundles of fermented joy.

• Boulevard Tank 7 Dry-Hopped Farmhouse Ale returns.
• Boulevard Collaboration #2 arrives – the other White IPA from the Deschutes/Boulevard project; whereas the Deschutes Conflux 2 emphasizes the hop character, the Boulevard interpretation focuses more on the spice character…still very bright and drinkable for all the different flavors competing within it.  You can find it next to the Conflux in the bomber door, top shelf.
• Sam Adams Octoberfest returns – that’s right, folks, we’re in the home stretch, heading into Oktoberfest quickly – I really enjoy autumn… the maltier, slightly heavier bodied beers pair beautifully with food and crisp, cool nights.
• Pyramid Juggernaut Red Ale returns – very approachable red that showcases characteristic caramelly malt sweetness with good hop balance.
• Chateau Rogue First Growth Single Malt returns – the next in the series, quite a hoppy little blonde ale.
• Kapuziner Schwarz-Weizen returns – not quite as rich and a bit lighter in body than the Franziskaner Dunkel Weiss, but enjoyable nonetheless.
• Kulmbacher Pils returns – it’s been a couple of years, but glad to have it back – one of my favorite German Pilsners — so crisp, so quaffable.
• Black Sheep Brewery has released a companion to the Holy Grail Ale called Black Knights Reserve: roastier with more malt sweetness than the original.

Thanks as always for reading.

Cheers,
Matt the Beer Guy