Abacus reklaW enotseriF | Firestone Walker sucabA

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: HEALTHY SPIRITS LIMITED BEER ACQUISITION

SF Beer Week approaches, a week dedicated to all things brewed. Capping this sudsy celebration is Toronado's Barleywine festival, an event unlike any beer gathering in the world. More than fifty taps are dedicated to the most revered, misunderstood, misrepresented, and missing-keys/wallet/friends/mind, beer styles. The concentrated nectar of grains and hops; Barleywine.

In 2008, Firestone Walker sucabA (then Abacus) took home the judges' Honorable Mention. The following year, a bronze medal. And in 2010 a silver medal. Though they never took first, this streak is proof that Firestone Walker sucabA is among the finest oak-aged beers in the world, and for a limited time, BOTH HEALTHY SPIRITS LOCATIONS have some.

22oz bottle in a handsome display box will set you back $17.99 plus tax and CRV. Two (2) bottles per person per diem limit, please, and phone reservations for club members only.

Heavy heavy hitters every week at Healthy Spirits

The elusive Bigfoot in his native habitat...

HS = Healthy Spirits, but it also means HEAVY STOCK. The trucks rolled in, the truckers rolled out, and we're flexing our massive biceps to roll up the best stuff in the city. Like the Macho Man (RIP) says OOOHYEEUH!

Uinta Detour DIPA 750ml $10.99
All-pro halfback with a ballet danseur's steps: Hershel Walker through a goal-line defense.

Früh Kölsch 500ml $3.99
Köln = Cologne. No perfume, only beer!

Grand Teton Trout Hop Black IPA 4pks $10.99
Water can flow, or it can crash! Be water my friend.

Jolly Pumpkin Calabaza Blanca 375ml $7.99
Every Macho Man needs a Miss Elizabeth.

Sierra Nevada Ovila Abbey Quad 375ml $4.99
Holy men who praise their creator(s?) through work. Praise be to Belgian STRONG Ale!

Sierra Nevada Bigfoot Barleywine 4pks $9.99
Yetis, Yowies, Yeren, Sasquatches, Hibagons, Tsul 'Kalu. The hairy apeman cometh!

Kulmbacher Pils 330ml $3.49
Try to say Kulmbacher without sounding all tough and stuff. I dare you. See? Impossible!

Anchor Bock 6pks $9.99
Bock means ram. Rams butt heads. Possibly your last chance to square up to this San Francisco classic before Anchor headbutts them out of the market!

BrewDog Hardcore Imperial IPA 4pks $11.99
Scottish brewpunx oi oi oi up the mashpit and slamdance hops in the whirlpool. Punks not dead.

Sam Adams Rebel IPA 6pks $9.99
"Slim" Jim Koch and the Boston boys lay down the gauntlet by putting "West Coast Style" on the package. East vs. West revisited!

New arrivals to Clement Street:

Evil Twin Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Biscotti Break 22oz $29.99 | New Belgium x Patagonia Califonia Route Lager 6pks $9.99 | Drake's Drakonic Imperial Stout 22oz $7.99 | Xbeeriment Copper Snow Barleywine 16oz $11.99 | Emelisse Imperial Russian Stout 12oz $6.99 | Henney's Vintage Cider 16oz $7.99 | Angry Orchard Strawman Farmhouse Cider 25oz $16.99

Restocks:

Firestone Walker Pivo Pils 6pks $9.99 | Marin Brewing 3 Flowers 22oz $5.99 | Haandbryggeriet Barrel Aged Porter 16oz $11.99 | Bear Republic Hop Rod Rye 22oz $5.99 | Gueuze Tilquin 25oz $26.99

Me-topias, Utopias

Dearest Healthfully Spirited,

You may recognize the fellow toasting his tankard in the illustration above as none other than Samuel Adams. As a patriot and statesman his exploits are legendary, and I believe it is in that revolutionary spirit that Boston Beer Company created the quaff that bears his image. Sam Adams Utopias is now available at both Healthy Spirits locations. 22oz $199.99

Commercial Description:

Truly the epitome of brewing's two thousand year evolution, Utopias® is a blend of batches, some having been aged up to 19 years in  our Boston Brewery, in a variety of barrels. For this brew, the barrels are quite literally an ingredient, with different barrels producing intense layers of flavor that continue to unfold with each sip.  We began by using Jack Daniels barrels, but have continued to add to the array with Port pipes, bourbon barrels, congnac casks, sherry barrels, and most recently rum barrels.

Samuel Adams® Utopias® is brewed in small limited batches, each their own blend of different vintages. We brew Utopias® at a very high gravity using a wide variety of malted barley and a touch of maple syrup. It is then aged in a blend of scotch, bourbon, port and cognac casks from the award-winning Buffalo Trace Distillery.

Samuel Adams® Utopias® actually began with our first experiments with aging and blending in barrels with the creation of  Triple Bock® followed by Millenium®. It was with these brews that we began testing aging beer in barrels from various origins like bourbon, port, and cognac to discover each of their flavor contributions. Inspired by whiskey makers, we took the barrel aging process for Utopias® to another level by utilizing a variety of barrels and blending different vintages  to create a truly unique taste experience.

New Arrival: Goose Island Bourbon County Brand Stout 2013

Speaking of anticipated lines of whiskey barrel aged imperial stouts, both shops have received a small allocation of the Goose Island Bourbon County Brand Stout. We're practically giving away bottles at $5.99 (limit 2 per). Unfortunately we weren't able to secure any of the variants this time, but they pale in comparison to the original, I assure you. Get it while you can!

James

New Arrivals: Fifty Fifty Eclipse!

Hey All,

Fifty Fifty Eclipse has landed! This is the most anticipated line of whiskey barrel aged imperial stouts on the market and this year we were given a buffet of different options.

New in:

-Fifty Fifty Eclipse aged in Elijah Craig 12 year bourbon barrels
-Fifty Fifty Eclipse aged in Evan Williams bourbon barrels
-Fifty Fifty Eclipse aged in Makers Mark bourbon barrels
-Fifty Fifty Eclipse aged in High West bourbon barrels
-Fifty Fifty Eclipse aged in High West rye barrels
-Fifty Fifty Eclipse aged in Buffalo Trace bourbon barrels
-Fifty Fifty Eclipse Java Coffee
-Fifty Fifty Eclipse aged in Four Roses bourbon barrels

Vintage Bottles:

-Fifty Fifty Eclipse aged in Elijah Craig 12 year bourbon barrels 2011*
-Fifty Fifty Eclipse aged in Elijah Craig 12 year bourbon barrels 2012*
-Fifty Fifty Eclipse aged in Mellow Corn whiskey barrels 2012*
-Fifty Fifty Eclipse aged in Old Fitzgerald bourbon barrels 2012*
-Fifty Fifty Eclipse aged in Rittenhouse rye barrels 2012*
-Fifty Fifty Eclipse aged in Evan Williams bourbon barrels 2012*

*Castro and Clement shops may have different vintage bottles, please call to confirm if your looking for a specific one.*

Several of these are very limited and may sell out fast. No bottle limits within reason, we'd like to make sure everyone gets a shot at these. Cheers

Nate

Small Business Saturday: Tomorrow 11am to 3pm!

Hey All,

Just wanted to remind everyone that our biggest sale of the year, Small Business Saturday, is going on tomorrow from 11am to 3pm. Everything in the shop will be 10%-40% off, club members get an additional 5% discount making everything in the shop 15%-40% off.

We'll have food and coffee for anyone that wants to get in line early to take advantage of the best deals (all featured items are while supplies last). And we'll have free gifts for the first 50 people through the door as well as rewards programs for t-shirts, glassware, hats, golf supplies and other fun schwag for spending certain amounts in the shop.

Come early and stock up on great holiday gifts or replenish your personal bar at home. See you at the shop. Happy Holidays!

Healthy Spirits