Update: Belgian independence. Buy a Duvel and keep the one off glass. Two styles. One per customer. 48 available, so get them early!

Al-iksir

Brewery: Birreria Le Baladin
Format Availablity: ON TAP
ABV: 10%
Country: Italy

Tasting Notes:
The Al-iksir is characterized in Italy as a “demi-sec” beer. To write this beer off as a standard Belgian Strong Ale would be a mistake. It’s depth, complexity, and uniqueness stems from the masterful hand of brewer Teo Musso and his use of whiskey yeasts, from the island of Islay, for the primary fermentation. These yeasts conduct a rigorous fermentation lending a striking dryness and lively effervescence to the final beer.

The beer pours with a thick head. The complex nose showcases almond and tropical fruit sentiments. As the intense scrubbing bubble hits the tongue malty flavors and aromas of baking spices spread through the mouth. It’s finish is dry and very warming from the high alcohol.

Al-iksir is 10% alcohol by volume and is only produced during the summer and winter solstices and the spring and autumn equinoxes.

Adriaen Brouwer

Brewery: Brewery Roman
Format Availablity: ON TAP
ABV: 8.5%
Country: Belgium

The Adriaen Brouwer Dark Gold Ale is a true authentic double brown ale, brewed in the tradition of the Oudenaarde region in the Flemish Ardennes. One of the most picturesque regions of Flanders. The centuries old brewing tradition combines wonderfully with authentic yeast strings and top notch ingredients. This is the beer the world famous Flemish painter Adriaen Brouwer, born in Oudenaarde in 1605, used to love so much. Actually too much, since he died way too early on a constant overdose of ale, sex and too much partying. He was born with a natural talent for color and drawing, he was the epicurean by excellence, spending all his money the moment he got it on the good things in life. The yearly beer festival in Oudenaarde is named after him.

Gouden Carolus Easter (Seasonal)

Brewery: Brewery Het Anker (Gouden Carolus)
Format Availablity: ON TAP
ABV: 10%
Country: Belgium

Dark special beer that is brewed each year during the easter period. It contains several types of malt and during brewing 3 herbs are added.

It’s ruby-red colour, it’s high alcohol concentration of 10 %, it’s full and balanced taste make this beer into a source of vitality and strength which will appeal to the demanding beer taster.

This pleasant dark special beer is chosen for he who loves a richer, somewhat spicy and refreshing beer.

Just Pulled out of the Cellar a keg of Rodenbach Grand Cru that has been waiting after a few years. Also on tap tonight will be “Dulle Teve”

Don’t forget about our other three events this week listed below.

Cheers.

Thursday, February 11th
Meet the Brewer from “The Bruery“
Time: 6:30pm to 9:00pm

Cost: FREE

Description: Enjoy some of the first kegged products from The Bruery that will be available in San Francisco and have the brewer available to answer any questions you may have about these unique beers.

Tentative beers that will be available for the evening will be:

Rugbrød: Julebryg-style strong brown ale. We took our inspiration for this beer from the traditional Danish dark, wholegrain rye bread. Instead of the caraway flavor found in American-style rye bread, the Danes allow the spicy, slightly bitter character of the rye to shine through. We do the same with this robust ale, adding bready, nutty malts with a hint of roast to complement. And don’t worry, we can’t pronounce it either. (ABV: 8.0%, IBU: 25, SRM: 20)

Mischief: Hoppy Belgian-Style Golden Strong Ale. This wickedly good golden ale is fiendishly dry-hopped with American hops to add a layer of complexity and mystery to its fruity, dry Belgian-style character. Citrus and resin diabolically combine with ripe melon, pear and slight peppery spice in a precariously effervescent mixture. Enjoy it, but you’ll want to keep an eye out. (ABV: 8.5%, IBU: 35, SRM: 5)

Saison De Lente: Our Spring Saison is light blonde in color with a fresh hoppiness and a wild and rustic brettanomyces character. Lighter in color and alcohol than our Saison Rue, yet equally complex in its own way. Perfect for warmer weather and Spring celebrations. (ABV: 6.5%, IBU: 35, SRM: 4)

Melange No. Sechs: Created specifically for Valentine’s Day, this is a blend of a bourbon barrel-aged Wheat Wine, bourbon barrel-aged Rugbrød & a one-off beer brewed with beets (for color), cocoa nibs & rose petals. Earthy, floral, & chocolate notes combine in a smooth package, perfect to share with your special someone. (ABV: 9%)

Friday, February 12th
Belgian Beer and Oyster Happy Hour
Time: 2:00pm to 6pm

Cost: FREE

Join us for a Oysters and Cheese Happy hour.  Specials will include a range of beers from Belukus imports that include, De Koninck, Malhuer, Hopus and more on special.

Come on up to North Beach. Join LaTrappe Belgian Bistro and Dave the Butcher for a very special valentines day. Dave will be joined by Chris Arentz, just back to San Francisco from 6 months butchering in Panzano Italy As well as Josh Kleinsmith from Piedmont Meats in Oakland. Dave and Chris will each be breaking down a whole pig in thier respective personal styles illustrating the butchering differences between the States and Italy.
There will be a full set menu of Belgian,Italian and U.S. pork dishes created by Dave, Chris and Chef Fai Visuthicho of LaTrappe. All menu items will be paired with a Belgian Bier.
This going to an amazing event. Tix are limited to 45 people.
Tix are available now at http://beerandbutcher.eventbrite.com/
or through www.latrappecafe.com

A perfect way to wrap up bier week!

Can’t wait to see y’all there!!!!

Tickets are priced at $95 per person and include a range of appetizers, and beer to fill the most hungry of guest.  Ticket sales will be limited

Upcoming Kegs that just came in:

Dulle Teve
Gentse Triple
Keizersberg
Pink Killer
Brugse Zot Dubbel

New Years Eve Hours:

Bar open at 4:30
Kitchen open at 6:00

New Years Menu 2009

Come and enjoy Stille Nacht tonight with us.

From: De Dolle Brouwers in Belgium
ABV: 12% Blonde Ale
Deceivingly Balanced