Posts Tagged ‘Beerwolf’

Shout-out to Some Great Beer Advocates!

Thursday, May 13th, 2010

Every so often I get a little greedy or stingy with my beer. It’s generally warranted when I’m planning on cellaring beer for a few years but, occasionally it happens when I’ve got larger bottles I plan on reviewing. Every now and again when this happens I’m put in check.

I realize what true beer advocacy is when I hang out and share beers with Todd (aka Beerwolf). He is one hell-of-a generous guy who gives and gives without thinking of anything but the enjoyment of sharing his massive stash of beer with other beer lovers. I was very luck to meet him (and countless others) through Beeradvocate and I’m really pleased he has joined the BeerFM crew!

I am equally blessed with meeting Larry Schneiberg, the area manager of Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. He constantly hooks me up with Sierra Nevada goodies in the name of spreading the word of good beer. If you see any signs on liquor stores advertising a Sierra Nevada tasting in the greater Milwaukee area make sure you go and meet this kind and generous man and share some samples while listening to his wisdom.

This one’s for you Todd and Larry! Thanks for keeping the brotherhood of beer fellowship an awesome community to be in!

-Andy

Growlers Sold at Craft Beer Stores

Monday, May 10th, 2010

Craft beer stores that offer growler fills have always been on my short list of things I would love to see in South East WI. Who would’nt want a great big glass jug of some of their favorite craft beers? It’s an often cheaper route to what basically amounts to a little less than a six pack. I know stores in other states have this policy and it seems to work rather well. I’ve even heard rumors of stores on the west side of the state doing Surly growler fills. Mmmm Surly. I understand liquor laws and red tape can prevent this sort of thing from happening so I don’t raise too much fuss.

However a man can dream right?

Well as they say “dreams can come true” Enter:Timers Beverage Center in Racine. I grew up in Racine and actually bought my first “legal” beer from this place. So I’ve kept tabs on them and visit from time to time. Well to my utter jaw dropping surprise, they now offer 3 rotating taps from which you can get growler fills. SCORE! Now I know you’re thinking “Racine” I’m not driving down there. Well first off its a mere 10 minutes off the interstate and you never actually go into Racine to get there. Secondly it’s one of, if not THE cleanest liquor store I’ve ever been to. Great craft selection and customer service is top notch. They will carry your beer to your car for you. WTF! How awesome is that? Right now their website states they have Bell’s Oberon, Capital Imperial Doppelbock and Oskar Blues Gordon. Now not the sexiest beers but it’s a damn fine start in my book. I hope all the other craft beer stores are taking notes. It looks like my parents will be getting a lot more visits from their son. (I just gotta hit Timers first)

Timers Beverage Center
3800 Northwestern Ave
Racine, Wisconsin, 53405
United States
phone: (262) 637-2704

-Beerwolf