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FALL 2009 | VOLUME #55 The Official Publication of Origlio Beverage Coors Light Silver Ticket As the official beer sponsor of the NFL, Coors Light continues to build momentum in Philadelphia for the 4th consecutive year with the Coors Light Silver Ticket Sweepstakes. From August through October, specially marked Coors Light and Coors Banquet packages will feature an in-pack Silver Ticket with an entry code that drives consumers to www.coorslight.com, where they register their code to be entered to win tickets to ANY NFL game of ANY team they choose. Designed to drive purchase, the Silver Ticket program gives consumers the unique opportunity to win NFL tickets to ANY game, all season, connecting them to the game they love. Coors Light will be promoting this sweepstakes with Silver Ticket point of sale, radio spots, outdoor billboards, television commercials and internet advertising, constantly reminding consumers of the exciting opportunity to win NFL tickets of their choice. Coors Light has created these in depth programs utilizing the power of the NFL. These fully integrated programs offer benefits to consumers and retailers alike. By leveraging the power of the NFL to create a meaningful point of difference at retail and driving the Official Beer Sponsorship message, Coors Light will drive profits for a winning season by increasing share and volume. In This Issue Letter to the Trade ...........................2 Baggataway Tavern .........................3 Neshaminy Beer and Soda..............4 New Products...................................5 Portfolio Perfected...........................8 Seasonal Selections ......................10 Programs........................................19 The Retail Edge..............................22 Hand Truck Safety The Beer Guy..................................23 Bobbing for Apples
Wow them! Dear Valued Customer, At a time when recessionary Expedition: being sensitive to customers are being more careful customers’ time, being proactive in with their discretionary dollars, it helping speed the process. makes sense to pay extra attention to your loyal customers. In fact, now is Problem recovery: helping resolve the time to make sure that their and compensate for problems, experience in your establishment upgrading quality and ensuring really “Wows” them. A wowed complete satisfaction. customer is 75% more likely to return Price is important to consumers, but and 80% more likely to spread the it is only one factor in the overall “Wowed word to friends and associates. Wowed experience. Of those who were polled customers not only come back, they during this study, 43% said having customers send more people through your door. consistently excellent products was a not only New research by Wharton’s Jay H. factor in a wow experience while only Baker Retailing Initiative discovered 31% mentioned “getting a deal”. Even come back, 5 key areas that must be addressed value-based consumers want to enjoy for a consumer to be wowed. Here their retail and dining experiences. they send they are: As always, thanks for your business. more people Engagement: being polite, genuinely caring and interested in what the through customer has to say. your door” Executional excellence: patiently Sincerely, explaining and advising, having product knowledge and providing unexpected product quality. Brand experience: exciting store design and atmosphere, making customers feel special and that they Dominic Origlio, always get a deal. President 2 Origlio Beverage • www.origlio.com HeadyTimes v.55
On-Premise Spotlight: Baggataway Tavern Baggataway (an early form of lacrosse played by the Native American people of eastern North America) Tavern is located in the hills of West Conshohocken. Formerly Billy Cunningham’s, the bar was purchased in 2005 by five guys who not only play lacrosse, but are all part owners of the Philadelphia Wings. General Manager, Stew Keener, who recently bought into the bar as well, explains, General Manager, Stew Keener with wife (and server), Julie. “The name ‘Conshohocken’ is Native American for “Pleasant Valley” and Keener and his staff are very Keener also recognizes the value of the ‘Schuylkill’ River that runs passionate about the bar and what being a hands-on manager. “I still through Conshohocken means they serve. He is very educated about bartend a couple nights a week. I like “Muddy River’. So, for several beer and loves to research different to interact with the customers—you reasons, the name Baggataway just offerings. Whether the information know, keep my finger on the pulse of seemed to fit.” comes from a brewer, the internet or what is going on. Our goal is to keep The quaint tavern is a warm, softly lit through “field research”, he makes the customers coming back and being a space that offers a comfortable and sure he knows a lot about the product part of the action lets me find out what inviting atmosphere. The interior before he brings it in to sell. “I like to they really want.” One thing Keener walls, which were once part of an old visit other bars to see what they are knows his patrons want is fair pricing. Main Line mansion, are adorned with serving. I want to offer different “We havn’t raised our prices in 2 ½ lacrosse paraphernalia from framed beers, beers you can’t get in every years, although prices have been raised jerseys and players’ photos to actual bar. I like to offer customers a level of to us; we absorb a little profit margin. lacrosse sticks. This is a sports bar familiarity with domestics, but I also It inspires customer loyalty, and it’s with real charm. Nestled in the want to stay on the cutting edge with working, our business keeps growing.” center of several office buildings, crafts—you need the balance. Our Keener sums it up by saying, “We Baggataway caters to many young regulars often come in and ask what consider ourselves a good find and I professionals for lunch and happy we have that’s new. I want to be able think our customers would agree.” hour. Quizzo nights, live music and to open their eyes to new beers.” free wings with any pitcher of beer on Once Keener brings in a new beer, Thursday nights help draw in large the servers and bartenders are all crowds in the evenings. An extensive informed about the product and the American style, upscale pub menu is brewery it comes from. “We often available during lunch and dinner have beer tastings and sometimes our and diners are welcome to enjoy their craft beer reps will educate the staff meal outside on the back deck when about a new beer or brewery, Keener the weather permits. Keener makes says. “An educated staff creates loyalty sure to mention that customers are to the products and offers the guests a able to enjoy their beers in proper good experience.” The staff at the glassware while outside. “Great beers Baggataway Tavern is not only don’t belong in a plastic cups.” knowledgeable, they also take pride Baggataway also offers ample parking, in offering the best service possible. which is a home run in “Conshi” “We truly care about our guests’ where parking is limited. There is a experience,” says Keener. “Our large parking lot beside the bar and employees are treated very well and another across the street that is in turn, they treat the customers well. available to patrons, free of charge, We have very little turnover with Baggataway Tavern, Front Street, West after 6 PM. our staff.” Conshohocken. HeadyTimes v.55 Origlio Beverage • www.origlio.com 3
Off-Premise Spotlight: Neshaminy Beer and Soda Nine years ago, Dale Patel purchased Neshaminy Beer and Soda, located in the The Village Center in Bensalem. Patel, a resident of Bucks County, also owns the Valley News and Smoke Shop in the same shopping center. When asked why he purchased the store he replied, “I saw an opportunity and I took it.” And thus began his career in the beer business. Patel has made numerous Owner, Dave Patel. improvements to the store in the last few years. He knows what customers clientele are domestic beer drinkers environment are all essential to a want, and is willing to do what it but he will bring in whatever they ask consumer’s shopping experience. takes to keep them coming for. “Most of my customers Patel’s response to these needs has back. Four years ago, are regulars who know helped lead to a very successful Patel had cooler doors installed with gravity “This is a what they want business. His sales are up 15% over before they come in, last year! fed shelving along an entire wall of his beer drinking but for those who come in to browse store. The 30 coolers allow Patel to keep town…” for something new, I always help them find a 50% of his inventory cold! beer they will enjoy. My goal is “Everything I carry is available both to sell beer and the key to success is warm and cold. Not many distributors making my customers happy.” Patel have the ability to offer that.” Not also wants his customers to get the only is the beer cold, it is also very best value for their money. “I always visible and easily accessible to the offer competitive pricing and I run customer. Prices for each case are deals whenever possible.” displayed neatly on shelf strips for easy identification. Patel says, “I Consumer shopping trends tell us that like things to be uniform. It just Patel is right on track with his looks nicer.” mission to make the consumer happy. National studies show that Presentation is obviously important to convenience, clear and accurate Patel. That is noticeable the minute pricing and a clean and organized you step foot in the store. It is very clean and bright with extremely wide isles and very little clutter. All warm cases are stacked neatly in displays, allowing plenty of room for customers to navigate their way through the store. Visible price cards with large print hang from the ceiling above each beer display and all P.O.S is tastefully placed within the store. The organization and cleanliness makes for an extremely shoppable experience. The needs of his customers are most important to Patel. “This is a beer drinking town,” he says. 60% of his Neshaminy Beer & Soda, Bensalem. 4 Origlio Beverage • www.origlio.com HeadyTimes v.55
Origlio Welcomes These Year-Round Offerings from Great Lakes Brewing Company… Great Lakes Dortmunder Gold Great Lakes Commodore This is a smooth lager that strikes a delicate Perry IPA balance between sweet malt and dry hop This monumental India pale ale honors the flavors. During the mid-19th century, hero from The War of 1812 who battled the seven breweries within the city of enemy on Lake Erie. It is a medium-bodied Dortmund, Germany began brewing and well hopped IPA with a dry, fruity beers in the same manner, resulting in aftertaste. This brew brings out the best in what has come to be known as the red meats and strong cheeses. “Dortmunder” style. It is a perfect beer for salads, fish and chicken. Great Lakes Eliot Great Lakes Edmund Ness Amber Fitzgerald Porter Lager Named after the ship that This brew is named frequently docked in after one of Cleveland and sunk in Lake Cleveland’s most Superior on November 10, respected safety 1975 with many Northeast directors who Ohioans on board, this brew frequented the Brewpub’s is a complex, roasty porter with bar during his tenure from 1935- a bittersweet, chocolate-coffee 1941 and, according to popular taste and bold hop presence. legend, was responsible for the bullet This porter pairs well with holes in the bar still evident today. roasty and smoked flavors like This amber lager is rich with fragrant barbecued ribs, steaks and malt flavors balanced by crisp, noble oysters. It is also a hops. This brew complements spicy favorite with dishes, pork, pasta and sausage perfectly. chocolate desserts. Great Lakes Burning River Pale Ale Named after the infamous 1969 burning of the Cuyahoga River, Burning River Pale Ale is an assertively hopped American pale ale with citrusy and piney Cascade hops. Try this one with big, robust flavors like red meats and strong cheeses. HeadyTimes v.55 Origlio Beverage • www.origlio.com 5
Sierra Nevada Estate 21st Amendment Brewery Announces Brewers Harvest Ale the Release of their First Ever Sierra Nevada is honored to announce the Specialty Beer in a Can! release of Estate Ale, one of the world’s only The name “Monk’s Blood” pays homage to the estate-made beers. Made with 100% all- monks of Belgium’s monasteries. During times of natural hops and barley produced on-site fasting, the monks survive solely on beer, which at the brewery in Chico, California. This they refer to as “liquid bread”. Beer, quite literally, beer is brewed with ingredients that is in their blood. The most sublime of the monk’s reflect the flavors of their environment premium brews is dark like blood, rich and and the seasonal rhythms of nature. nourishing. These estate-grown hops and barley capture the energy, flavors and soul of 21st Amendment founders Shaun O’Sullivan and the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Nico Freccia instantly knew that Monk’s Blood Mountains. would be their first specialty offering in a can. They wanted to do something totally different with beer Sierra Nevada’s location (near the in a can that would push the boundaries of people’s convergence of the Cascade and Sierra perceptions of what craft beer in a can, can be. Nevada mountain ranges) and its roots in the heart of California’s fertile Central Valley offer a growing Shaun and Nico traveled to Belgium for inspiration, environment unique in the world. The volcanic backdrop visiting small traditional breweries to sample and productive growing environment each lend their ingredients, methods and beers. With the bucolic character to their water, hops, barley and yeast. Belgian countryside as their muse and using traditional Belgian malts and candi sugar, non- The planning of Chico Estate Ale began in 2003, with the traditional spices, proprietary yeast from the south planting of the first experimental hop yard in the field of France, and a wallop of west coast hops, they adjacent to the brewery. Over the years, the field grew and brewed a test batch of what would become the hops grew along with it. The quality improved and the Monk’s Blood. rhythm of planting, tending and harvesting was established. In 2008, the brewery released its first beer Monk’s Blood is a strong (8.5% ABV), dark Belgian utilizing the fresh-green flavors of these homegrown hops. ale that consists of five malts, Belgian Candi sugar and a healthy dose of West Coast hops. It is finished That fall, the brewery made the decision to expand the with a secret blend of botanicals and spices. The hop field and plant a test plot of barley on the brewery beer pairs beautifully with rich winter stews, site. Countless times, the brewery heard that growing creamy cheeses, unctuous desserts or just by itself, malting barley in the hot, dry climate in Chico was in a brandy snifter. It will soon be available in impossible. Despite those obstacles, 26 acres of two-row limited release in four pack cans and on draft. barley went in the soil in January of 2009. By May, the waist-high green barley was waving in the Northern California wind and by June, a healthy harvest was a foregone conclusion. The brewery found itself with thousands of pounds of the finest malting barley and acres of the world’s freshest wet-hops and Estate Ale was born. An estate-made beer is a decades-long dream that is finally seeing reality. The Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., prides itself on environmental stewardship and responsible brewing practices. Estate Brewers Harvest Ale will be an extremely limited 24 oz bottled release, beginning early September. Red Bull New Packaging Red Bull’s new packaging has sides that are closed in. The current 4 pack cans are exposed on the ends. Same SKU, same price, just a slightly different look for better shelf presence. These new packages will be available in September. 6 Origlio Beverage • www.origlio.com HeadyTimes v.55
Sea Dog Apricot Wheat Available year round, Sea Dog Apricot Wheat Beer is a light, golden, crisp and quenching wheat ale with a subtle essence of fresh apricots. This beer brings out the best in chicken and white fish. Troubadour Blond Troubadour Blond first strikes you with its clear, golden, attractive color. A firm white head is the crown of this golden ale. Your first experience, while sipping Blond, will be a refreshing, sparkling effect on your tongue, followed by a mild bitterness enhanced by a spiciness that finishes with a sweeter sensation. With 6.5 % alcohol by volume, it is somewhat stronger in alcohol content than regular beers. It’s not overpowering, and it allows one to easily drink more than one glass—especially with dinner. This brew pairs very well with fish dishes. Sea Dog Motley Crew Variety Pack This collection is full of your favorite fruit beers from Troubadour Obscura Sea Dog Brewing Company. Available year-round, Motley Obscura is fairly dark in color, Crew variety pack consists of 8 12 oz. bottles of Sea Dog as you would expect from a Raspberry Wheat Ale, Sea Dog Apricot Wheat Beer and stout. However, it’s slightly Sea Dog Wild Blueberry Wheat Ale. more reddish-brown than Irish stouts. It pours with a dense, rich, creamy beige head that De Koninck Gusto 1833 Golden Blond crowns the glass. Thanks to Gusto 1833 Blond is the re-fermentation in the proof that a well- bottle, you will notice the brewed beer can natural carbonation. The flavors are deep, rich and easily compete with a pronounced, malty and clearly roasted. It is a bit top wine. This beer deceptive because the relatively high alcohol content has a surprisingly clear, (8.5%) is not immediately felt. Obscura has a complex golden-yellow color. The aftertaste, with some licorice undertones and a pleasant aim in brewing Gusto bitterness at the end. This is absolutely a beer to savor Blond was to minimize and enjoy—let your taste buds experience every ounce of color changes, flavor. The pronounced taste of Obscura makes it an resulting from ideal match for dishes with strong tasting sauces. Let it temperature shocks or boiling for too long and to avoid fight, let it compensate. Some will enjoy this beer as their caramelizing reactions. The result is a sparkling fresh, last beer of the day, or as dessert. This one clearly soft beer with a lightly sweet touch, ideal with white fish. reminds you of the Good Life. This Belgian golden strong ale presents a sweet and lasting aftertaste. HeadyTimes v.55 Origlio Beverage • www.origlio.com 7
Portfolio Perfected Great Lakes Brewing Co. From its earliest beginnings, Great Now More Than Ever, Lakes Brewing Company made an Origlio Beverage “Delivers unwavering commitment to offer the Taste of Excellence” customers the freshest, most flavorful beer in the business by settling in a We continue our series of neighborhood that was once the heart articles devoted to all the of Cleveland’s brewing industry. Established in 1988 by brothers exciting additions to Patrick and Daniel Conway, Great Origlio’s portfolio. We Lakes Brewing Company became the first microbrewery in the state of won’t stop until every Ohio and today remains Ohio’s most brewery is covered, but if (named for the famed football player celebrated and award-winning brewer who lived around the corner from you require immediate, of lagers and ales. Great Lakes Brewing Company) was in-depth information, “From the beginning, we an overnight success. The flagship incorporated the techniques of brew was eventually renamed please log onto brewing used by European brewers in Dortmunder Gold and was joined by www.origlio.com our own craft brewing process,” explains co-owner Patrick Conway. their other award-winning brews. Great Lakes Brewing Company is an for all you need to know “We were determined to use only environmentally respectful and the freshest ingredients with no about the great beers we socially conscious company preservatives or chemicals. We committed to crafting fresh, flavorful, bring to the market. also refused to succumb to high-quality beer for the enjoyment pasteurization, which ultimately of their customers. Great Lakes compromises flavor.” aspires to maintain their status as the The first brew, a Dortmunder-style premier craft brewery in the Great beer originally called The Heisman Lakes region.
Abita Brewing Co. Abita Beer has no preservatives, additives or stabilizers and is cold filtered. The result is beer that is the finest and freshest tasting, as proven by their loyal customers and great chefs of the south who use Abita Beer in their recipes. Try Abita Beer today and taste a bit of the South! Founded in 1986, the Abita Brewing Company is nestled in the piney woods 30 miles north of New Orleans. Green Mountain Beverage In its first year, the brewery produced Green Mountain Beverage is nestled 1,500 barrels of beer. By 1994, they in a valley near the historic Green outgrew the original site (now their Mountains in Middlebury, Vermont. 100 seat brew pub) and moved up the This is where they operate the Green road to a larger facility to keep up Mountain Cidery (their own word, with demand. created from a derivative of brewery). Abita brews over 80,000 barrels of Green Mountain has become the beer in their high tech brewing facility. number one producer of premium Their lagers and ales are brewed in alcoholic draft ciders in the U.S., small batches, hand-crafted by a team pioneering hard cider since 1991. of dedicated workers with only the Throughout these pristine areas of highest ideals of quality. This pride, the Green Mountains, people are along with the brewing process, is committed to preserving nature’s what creates their great brews. Abita beauty and still today carry on uses only the finest ingredients – the long standing tradition of British and North American malted taking pride in their work and barley, German and American yeast the products they create strains, Pacific Northwest hops and the which are truly special. Green pure artesian water of Abita Springs. Mountain ciders which include Woodchuck, Cider Jack, Strongbow and Woodpecker are unique combinations of nature’s best ingredients. Portfolio Perfected
Stone Vertical Epic 09-09-09 Dogfish Head As with any good epic, herein lies the promise of larger Pangaea than life experiences. This bottle conditioned ale is Brewed with chapter eight (it was started 02-02-02) in the epic series ingredients from every and it is specifically designed to be aged until sometime continent (crystallized after December 12, ginger from 2012—if you can wait Australia, water from that long! Each of Antarctica, basmati Stone’s Vertical Epic rice from Asia, etc...), Ales is unique to this is a slightly spicy ale, with a their year of mouthful of rich flavors. Available September/ October. release—released one year, one month and one Great Divide Hibernation Ale day from the Great Divide’s award winning Hibernation Ale is an previous year’s English-style old ale. It is revered for its malty edition. richness, complex hop profile that can only be This year’s Vertical obtained by dry hopping and a hearty, warming Epic 09-09-09 is quite a complex and character. Hibernation Ale is perfect right out of layered beer. Bold and smooth chocolate the bottle or cellared for long periods of time. malt flavors continue with a Belgian yeast, This is a lively treat that really beats the fall lending tropical fruit/banana flavors and chill. Available in October. hints of spiciness, all complemented by citrus notes from an addition of tangerine Great Divide Fresh Hop peel. Vanilla beans add a nice counter to Pale Ale the chocolate malt—actually enhancing the chocolatiness. The finish is smooth, with Taking advantage of the late summer additional traces of vanilla and toasted characters hop harvest, Great Divide searched for from the French Oak. The goal for this year’s the perfect combination of fresh, whole release was to be reminiscent of artisanal chocolates cone hops to create the distinctive hop accentuated with orange. Available 09-09-09. profile of Fresh Hop Pale Ale. The September hop harvest is a once-a- year opportunity to brew with fresh hops, also Port Brewing High Tide Fresh Hopped IPA called “wet hops”. Using This beer is Port Brewing’s version of a seasonal IPA. fresh hops is a big endeavor, as the process High Tide Fresh Hopped IPA is brewed and dry requires four to five times the volume of hopped with freshly harvested Centennial and hops compared to the normal process of Simcoe whole flower hops. Fresh hop beers can only using pelletized hops. Brewing with fresh be brewed once a year during the annual fall hop hops brings impressive results! Great harvest. Hop cones are used at the peak of Divide Fresh Hop Pale Ale is a their freshness, bursting with flavor superbly refreshing, medium-bodied, and aromas. This seasonal light copper-colored American-style IPA will be sought after by pale ale. It has moderate hop hop heads everywhere! bitterness, marked by a unique and High Tide will roll into intensely grassy hop flavor and aroma. distribution in late Available in October. September / early October, depending on the hop harvest. 10 Origlio Beverage • www.origlio.com HeadyTimes v.55
Harpoon 100 Barrel Series Glacier Woodchuck Fall Cider Harvest Wet Hop Ale Woodchuck Fall Cider is the perfect combination of It’s back to celebrate the 2009 hop complexity and elegance, giving the cider a unique harvest! taste and special aroma not found in any other For the 28th session of the hard cider. Crafted Harpoon 100 Barrel Series, using a centuries old Harpoon is celebrating the 2009 technique, Woodchuck hop harvest with Glacier Harvest Fall Cider begins with an Wet Hop Ale, a pale ale made attractive cinnamon and with fresh Glacier hops. Wet nutmeg spicy bouquet hop beers are brewed using and balances out the taste fresh, “wet” hops instead of with a hint of American traditional dried hops – hops contain white oak. The appealing, about 60% moisture when they are first picked. lingering aftertaste makes this fall cider the perfect Typically, when hops are picked they are quickly dried beverage for a crisp, autumn day. Available in September. and refrigerated to increase shelf life and make them more consistent for brewing. Freshly picked wet hops, Abita Pecan Harvest Ale however, need to be used within hours of harvest or they will begin to degrade rapidly. Wet hops retain more of Pecan Harvest Ale is made with real their natural aroma and volatile flavors that dissipate Louisiana pecans that have been when dried. This gives wet hop beers a fresher hop toasted to perfection. This is flavor and aroma than that of beers hopped with actually very unique, as most processed hops. This yields an immersed, intense hop beers with a nutty flavor or flavor in the beer. Available mid-August. aroma aren’t made with real nuts. The natural oils from the Louisiana pecans Dock Street Hop Garden give the ale a light Double IPA pecan finish and aroma. Pecan Based on head brewer Ben Potts’s Harvest Ale is “Best of Show” award winning excellent served with both homebrew recipe, this double red meat and seafood, and no surprise here—it’s IPA brings a ton of hop flavor great with nuts! Available in September. and aroma without being overly bitter and harsh. The complexity of this beer lies in the “Garden,” which Abita Fall Fest contains 14 different hop varieties. This one is dry- Fall Fest is a Marzen-style Octoberfest lager. hopped in the bright tank with a special It is brewed with German Haullertau hops blend of hops. This is a very limited and pale crystal malts. The result is a full-bodied, malty release. Available September / beer with a beautiful amber color. Celebrate the season October in draught. with Abita Fall Fest and your favorite German food! Available in Dock Street September. The Great Pumpkin This seasonal brew is a smooth, copper ale brewed to celebrate the fall harvest season. It is creamy with a spicy kick, brewed with 150 lbs. of pumpkin pureé and traditional pumpkin pie spices. This is a very limited release. Available September / October in draught. HeadyTimes v.55 Origlio Beverage • www.origlio.com 11
Sierra Nevada Harvest Weyerbacher Imperial Pumpkin Ale Wet Hop Ale Like a pyramid for a Pharaoh, This fall marks the 13th anniversary of the Weyerbacher set out to make a wet-hop movement with the release of bold monument for the king of Sierra Nevada Harvest Ale. Sierra Nevada pumpkins! This 8% ABV has a love affair with the bright and fresh pumpkin ale is the mother of flavors and aromas of hops just minutes off all pumpkin ales. It is hearty, the vine. To the uninitiated, hops may spicy, “caramely” and seem like an odd object of affection, but to “pumpkiny”. Lots of experience a beer made with truly fresh cinnamon, nutmeg and hops, can inspire passion in anyone. pumpkin are added as well as a touch of cardamom and clove, giving this beer a spicy, For Sierra Nevada, the affair began in 1980 with the full-bodied flavor. This truly is an Imperial Pumpkin Ale Cascade variety of hop. This new and exciting variety that makes a perfect finisher on a cool autumn night. became the building block of the legendary Pale Ale. Pair it with a slice of pumpkin pie and whipped cream Since then, the brewery has been fighting to get for a delicious fall treat! Available in August. the best whole-cone hops, as fresh as possible. In 2008, this hop-forward focus led the brewery Spaten to complete the trinity of Harvest Ales that have quickly become a showpiece for Sierra Nevada Oktoberfest— and some of the most highly anticipated beer the Original releases anywhere in the world. Oktoberfest Beer Fresh hops are delicate and finicky. Within hours of This Oktoberfest Beer picking, they begin to lose some of their vital oils and was created in 1872 and resins. With quick handling and the dedicated passion of is the world’s first brewers, fresh hops will exhibit a depth of flavor and Oktoberfest beer, brewed character unique in the brewing world. These Harvest Ales for the greatest folk work as a beautiful showcase for the hop. They highlight festival in the world. the individual flavors of each specific variety and show off Every year, over and over the earthy, vital and green flavors of their growing regions again, countless Oktoberfest visitors share their enthusiasm for this beer. It is amber in color, medium- The Harvest Series began with the original Sierra Nevada bodied and has an impeccable taste due to the perfect Harvest Ale—the beer that launched the “wet hop” balance of roasted malt flavor and the perfect amount of movement in America. This limited edition beer is brewed hops. Spaten Oktoberfest has a rich textured palate with within hours of the annual hop harvest in the Pacific an underlying sweetness true to tradition. Taste the Northwest. Once the hops are stripped from the bine, they Munich flavor. Available now! are shipped “wet” or un-dried, directly to the brewery. The wet hops are then added directly to the kettle. Once the delicate hops arrive, brewers work around the clock Verdi for Fall adding the tons of resinous plants into the beer. The fall of 2009 will bring the 13th annual release of this flagship of the Harvest Series. Available in September. Weyerbacher Harvest Ale Weyerbacher Harvest Ale is a wet hop IPA made from Pale, Munich, Crystal and Wheat malts and hopped with Cascade hops from the brewery’s own hop farm! The bitterness is restrained to allow the “fresh hop” aroma and flavor to shine through. You will find grassy notes and hints of citrus zest in this refreshing ale. Drink this one as fresh as you can get it! Available in September. 12 Origlio Beverage • www.origlio.com HeadyTimes v.55
Hacker-Pschorr Oktoberfest Samuel Adams This brew is a Marzen delight, made from Octoberfest Bavarian barley which is slow roasted and The first thing you notice caramelized to a rich, red amber color when pouring a glass of this and then combined with the purest spring seasonal beer is the color. waters from the Alps, exclusive yeast and Samuel Adams Octoberfest the finest Hallertau hops. has a rich, deep golden Available in August. amber hue which itself is reflective of the season. Samuel Adams Octoberfest is a malt lover’s dream, masterfully blending together five roasts of Harpoon Octoberfest barley to create a delicious harmony of sweet flavors Harpoon Octoberfest yields a smooth, malty including caramel and toffee. The beer is kept from being taste and a mild bitterness. Its overly sweet by the elegant bitterness imparted by the garnet-red color reflects a unique German Noble hops. Samuel Adams Octoberfest provides blend of malts, and pours with a a wonderful transition from the lighter beers of summer thick head due to a small to the winter’s heartier brews. Available amount of wheat malt. In August through October. 2007 Harpoon Octoberfest won two gold medals at Introducing the renowned beer Samuel Adams Harvest competitions. Most notably, it brought Variety Pack home a gold medal Samuel Adams Harvest from the European Beer Variety Pack is now available Star competition in the August through October, Oktoberfest category, which is a style between Samuel Adams “Summer Styles” variety that originated in Germany. Held pack and the Holiday Variety Pack. This package will annually in Nuremburg, Germany, the European Beer include the famous Sam Adams fall seasonal offering— Star Awards are considered one of the most prestigious Samuel Adams Octoberfest! Harvest Variety will also beer competitions in the industry. Harpoon Octoberfest include the new Samuel Adams Dunkle Weizen in is available in September. addition to original Boston Lager, Cherry Wheat, Brown Ale and Irish Red. Look for availability in late August! Lagunitas Brown Shugga Ale Dunkel Weizen, available only in this exclusive variety pack is a dark, malty, spicy, wheat-based ale with a Brown Shugga Ale was gentle aroma of Munich malt supported by fruity, originally a failed notably banana and clove-spice aromas. The color is a attempt at Lagunitas’ beautiful, hazy, dark Amber. Prominent caramel Olde GnarlyWine, way character of Munich and Vienna-type malts is prominent back in 1997. The with a strong hint of wheat flavor. The texture of wheat resulting beer was imparts the sensation of a fluffy, creamy fullness. dubbed an “Accidental Release” and immediately became a Paulaner Oktoberfest Marzen popular favorite that Brewed in the traditional style, this makes an annual Octoberfest is amber in color, with a return to blur and creamy head and a rich, smooth, distort everyone’s holiday memories! Brown Shugga is lightly hopped flavor. Paulaner available everywhere in October! Oktoberfest is festive, full-flavored In other brewery news, the Lagunitas TapRoom and and ultra delicious, and is brewed BeerGarden will officially open in September at the specially for the most famous Brewery in Petaluma, Calif. to quench all those thirsty festival in the world. Available travelers right at the source! in August. HeadyTimes v.55 Origlio Beverage • www.origlio.com 13
Sly Fox Oktoberfest Arcadia Jaw-Jacker Americans are an impatient sort and Arcadia’s fall seasonal is a celebration of the beer drinkers are no exception. You can changing of seasons. Using only the finest bet that by Labor Day they will be malted barley and a touch of wheat for clamoring for their favorite autumn mouthfeel, Jaw-Jacker pours a brilliant beers. That’s why Sly Fox Oktoberfest is orange-amber color with truly unique released in August every year, so that flavors. Although no pumpkins are it can be on the shelves for your used, a blend of nutmeg, allspice and customers when they want it. This cinnamon work with the malty flavors traditional lager beer, in the to create a bold flavor reminiscent of increasingly popular 22oz. bottle pumpkin pie. A light hop note size, is a medium-bodied, smooth balances out the beer nicely. and malty brew made with Available late August. German Vienna malts and German hops and has proved an annual favorite Elysian Night Owl with beer fanciers from the Pumpkin Ale day it was first released. At Night Owl pours a hazy, orange amber color 5.8% ABV, it’s big enough to with a whipped-creamy head. You will smell offer the flavors customers pumpkin with a hint of spice and brown demand, yet drinkable enough sugar. This beer begins with a solid pumpkin to satisfy a variety of palates. flavor followed by subtle pumpkin pie Here’s a hint: since Oktoberfests tend spicing. It is spiced with cinnamon, ginger, to sell out rapidly, suggest to your customers nutmeg, cloves and allspice during that they stock up for those cooler October days. fermentation and both roasted and raw Available in August. pumpkin seeds are added to the mash. Night Owl is a very drinkable pumpkin ale—not too sweet or spicy. Available late Saranac Octoberfest August. This Octoberfest brew is a medium- bodied, copper colored lager. It’s rich, malty taste is subtly balanced by Saaz and Saranac 12 Beers A Falling Variety Pack Tettnang hops. The beer is aged Fall into your favorite Saranac with 12 Beers A Falling! slowly in the tradition of the This all new package contains six different award Octoberfest beers of winning beers, including an appearance by Munich. Available Saranac’s popular seasonal, Irish Red Ale. in August. Enjoy one at home, with your friends or give it as a gift! 12 Beers A Falling has the perfect combination of beers to watch the Saranac leaves “a falling”! The variety pack Pumpkin Ale includes: Saranac Irish Red Ale, Saranac This fall India Pale Ale, Saranac seasonal is Black Forest, brewed with Saranac Pumpkin pumpkin, Ale, Saranac cinnamon, Octoberfest and allspice, clove, Saranac Caramel ginger and vanilla. Look for a Porter. Available full body and amber color. This August through pumpkin ale is a spiced fruit ale October in limited that tastes great with turkey and quantities while all the trimmings! Available supplies last! late August. 14 Origlio Beverage • www.origlio.com HeadyTimes v.55
Set Sail With the New Heavy Seas Mutiny Series Clipper City Brewing Company is proud to announce the Heavy Seas “Mutiny Series”. This series is an extension of the Heavy Seas product line with brews made in very limited release small batches in draught and 22 oz. “bomber” bottles. The new Heavy Seas Mutiny Series began as a pet project of the Clipper City Heavy Seas brewers who created very small batch experiments to amuse the palates of folks who worked at the brewery. They quickly agreed that some of results were just too good to keep to themselves. This line is a true labor of love and the label art is even created by one of the brewers. Founding partner, Hugh Sisson encouraged the project by saying, “ I believe in the creativity of our brewers, and if they are excited to try something new, than I want to see them have their chance. It helps us keep expecting the unexpected.” Heavy Seas Prosit! Heavy Seas Prosit, pronounced pro-st, means to The Great Pumpkin wish good health, especially before This is an Imperial Pumpkin Ale. The drinking. This is a malt focused secret is in the 2.5 pounds of Imperial Octoberfest Beer, made with spice per barrel in five types of grain including Vienna this fall brew. The and Munich malts – plus a secret extra pumpkin is added malt that Clipper City uses only in during the mash at Prosit! It is considered by the brewers precisely the right to be the big brother of the three-time Great American time to create just the perfect Beer Festival winning Clipper City MärzHon. They’ve balance of malt, hops, pumpkin balanced the sweetness of the malts with three types of and spice. Available late hops, making this one of the boldest Marzen beers you’ll September / October. ever try! Available in September. Ayinger Oktoberfest Märzen Blue Moon Harvest This fall brew is a full-bodied, flavorful Moon Pumpkin Ale Märzen lager, brewed and lagered to At Blue Moon Brewing Company, celebrate Bavaria’s famous Oktoberfest. everything they do stems from their This seasonal beer is served at German artistic approach to brewing beer. beer festivals in September and October Blue Moon takes great, classic styles with roasted chicken, pork and and makes them even better by sauerkraut. Ayinger Oktoberfest is a rich adding unique spins. That’s why golden color with a slightly sweet, they say their beer—and everything malty nose and a medium to big body. they do—is Artfully Crafted. Available in September. With the return of autumn each year comes the return of palate-pleasing Dogfish Head fall flavors. In the great tradition of fall seasonals, Blue Punkin Ale Moon Harvest Moon Pumpkin Ale is an amber ale crafted with the flavors of the season – vine-ripened Dogfish Head Punkin is a full- pumpkin, cloves, nutmeg and allspice. The essence of the bodied brown ale with season is captured like a snapshot of flavor, in a bottle. smooth hints of Harvest Moon Pumpkin Ale hits the shelves in pumpkin and brown late August. sugar. This one is perfect to warm-up with as the season Clipper City MärzHon cools. Try this malty, fall brew with turkey, MärzHon is a traditional Oktoberfest- roasted duck, stuffing or style lager; amber in color with a dessert dumplings. rich, toasty malt flavor and slightly Available in August. sweet finish. HeadyTimes v.55 Origlio Beverage • www.origlio.com 15
Oskar Blues’ Ten FIDY Set for October Return Available Year-Round, Four pack cans and kegs of Ten FIDY Imperial Stout, Oskar Blues Perfect for the Season Brewery’s immensely acclaimed and rule-breaking winter seasonal, Augustiner-Bräu are set to return to Philadelphia in The history of October! Augustiner-Bräu is The beer, a highly viscous, malty estimated to span 680 wonder that takes canned beer and years of tradition as extra-strength stout to new levels, won a slew of honors Munich’s (home to with its release last year. Oktoberfest) oldest Honors for the beer brewery which began in include a “100 Rating” 1294, when the from Ratebeer.com, cornerstone of the “Beer of the Year” Augustinian monastery from The Denver Post, was laid at the Haberfeld and “This one puts the next to the Neuhauser ‘A’ in ‘Holy Crap!’” Gasse. Documented from Beer Advocate proof exists that in 1328 Magazine. an excellent beer was brewed within the walls The beer equivalent of of the freshly completed building. The Augustiner-Bräu a decadent chocolate Brewery brews all of its beer in accordance with the Marty Jones of Oskar Blues (middle) milkshake, Ten FIDY German Purity Law of 1516 utilizing water, barley, malt accepts the CCTW award. (10% ABV) is made and hops. Augustiner-Brau beers are perfect for the fall with enormous amounts of two-row malt, chocolate malt, season. roasted barley, flaked oats and hops. It’s the ultimate celebration of dark malts and boundary-stretching beer. Talk to your Origlio Sales Rep to secure this limited- Augustiner-Bräu release, cult-favorite specialty. Edelstoff Speaking of honors, Oskar Blues Brewery’s continued This brew possesses a bright growth has landed the pioneering microcanner some golden color with an emerald hefty recognition. The brewery was selected to Inc. straw cast. The nose is a soft, Magazine’s 2009 list of the nation’s fastest-growing crusty sourdough bread and private companies. This summer, Oskar Blues was also citrus marmalade aroma. On chosen as one of the “Top 50 Colorado Companies to the palate it has a light dry malt flavor with a delicate Watch” by Colorado’s Office of Economic Development. hop background. A long, mild, dry hop finish makes it The brewery is on track to produce 30,000 barrels of very smooth and delicious. beer in 2009, up from 17,500 in 2008! Augustiner-Bräu Wild Goose Pumpkin Patch Maximator Dark This limited edition ale is made with 9 different Doppelbock specialty malts, 100% English Fuggle hops and This beer pours a deep nearly 300 pounds of real pumpkin. During and copper/mahogany color with after the boil, the brewers add a blend of fresh- a strong malt and hop nose. ground spices, resulting in a very smooth, On the palate it is full-bodied malty, complex ale with noble hops and spice with sweet, dark caramelized malt, hints of roasted nuts aroma. Available in August. and cocoa. It finishes with a long sweet mocha taste and a roasted nut fade. 16 Origlio Beverage • www.origlio.com HeadyTimes v.55
Harpoon Cider: The Perfect Choice for Autumn ER IN PO ON CID TENDERLO Celebrations HAR D PORK BRINE In the fall of 2007 the Harpoon ients: Brewery introduced Harpoon Cider, Ingred enderloin a hard cider made from a blend of t 1 pork s of water locally grown, freshly pressed apples. on 2 gall ar Without the addition of preservatives, c u ps sug 1½ lt artificial colors, or sweeteners, this ps sa e cider is fresh, pure and all natural. 1½ cu fr e s h thym Cider gs on 2 spri s of Harpo t le Harpoon Cider is made from a blend of 2 bot apple cider d locally grown apples including 2 cu ps oppe w o n ion, ch # the New England favorite, 1 yello , chopped Place a ll ot g. McIntosh. This blend is 1 carr servin in fermented with the brewery’s own re you are ork tenderlo efo p to ions: ight b ak the ready yeast, creating an aroma with a clean, Direct brine the n rge bowl. So ight. When slices. fruity character. Harpoon Cider is re rn g Prepa nts into a la erator ove ized servin t 15 balanced with the ripe apple sweetness ie ingred rine in a ref rig d s bou and tartness from the fruit’s natural acidity. int o desire finish for a ! b y The color is very light as a result of using only in the t tenderloin h side, then ve and enjo cu ac er freshly pressed apples. cook, r pork on e t 350˚F. S a a Pan se in the oven es “As a regional craft brewer, we gained an minut interest and respect for cider because of its strong roots and history in New England – not to mention that we like to drink cider,” says Rich Doyle, Harpoon CEO and co-founder. “We found that there weren’t many options for a locally- produced, great-tasting, totally natural cider, so we decided to brew our own. We’re in an ideal area – and business – to be able to do that.” Doyle encourages drinkers to get creative with their Cider; use it for cooking, pair dishes with it, or bring it to a party to toast a special occasion. It is an exceptional accompaniment for pork dishes, seafood, a variety of cheeses, and sweet desserts. Harpoon Cider can be a refreshing and distinctive addition to every celebration. Try this delicious recipe made using Harpoon’s delicious cider! Dogfish Head Palo Santo Marron This unfiltered, unfettered, unprecedented brown ale is aged in handmade wooden brewing vessels and fermented with organic sucanat sugar. The caramel and vanilla complexity, unique to this ale, comes from the exotic Paraguayan Palo Santo wood from which these tanks were crafted. It’s all very exciting. HeadyTimes v.55 Origlio Beverage • www.origlio.com 17
Sly Fox Rt. 113 IPA Allagash Black While this beer is named after the This Belgian-style stout is road which runs in front of the brewed with German 2 row original Sly Fox Brewhouse & Eatery barley, Torrified wheat and in Phoenixville, the “113” also refers oats and balanced by a large to the bittering units (IBUs) which addition of Belgian dark made it one of the first big, hoppy candi to give “Black” a full IPAs that have become so popular and silky mouthfeel. these days. Creative restaurateurs Roasted malts give this are already featuring Rt. 113 in stout its classic chocolate, malty taste, and food pairing demonstrations contribute to chocolate notes and a hint of roasted coffee designed to introduce in the aroma. Allagash Black is fermented with a Belgian newcomers to craft beer and all yeast strain and re-fermented in the bottle with the the possibilities of both methode champenoise to make this beer truly unique. complementary and contrasting For dinner, pair Allagash Black with beef Wellington, flavors. A bold and spicy beer, shepherds pie, and herbed goat cheese. Black is also a Rt. 113 is brewed with British perfect complement to oatmeal raisin cookies for dessert. Pale and Crystal malts and hopped with Cascade, Columbus, German Northern Allagash Four Ale Brewer, & UK East Kent Allagash Four is brewed Goldings. Rt. 113 IPA (7% ABV) with 4 malts, 4 hop is offered in the popular 22oz. varieties and 4 sugars: light “dinner bottle” size and is candi, dark candi, light perfect for your summer and fall golden molasses and date customers—committed hopheads sugar. In addition, the beer and curious newcomers alike—who are undergoes 4 fermentations, looking for the perfect match for grilled each with a different strain foods of all sorts. of Belgian yeast. The result is a very unique 10% ABV beer with classic Belgian characteristics. Bacon-wrapped scallops are great paired with this dark beer. Also try crab-stuffed mushrooms and filet mignon for appetizers or an entrée. Chocolate crêpes are a nice complement to Four for dessert. Magners Irish Cider The U.S. cider market is coming back strong with accelerated double- digit growth for several years, with Magners Irish Cider among the leading cider brands in the category. This fall, as you look for a premium beverage that can add a hint of autumn flavor, look no further than Magners Irish Cider. Magners is still the only cider imported from Ireland. With its medium dry, not too sweet taste, Magners is wonderful right out of the bottle and even more refreshing ‘over ice’. Additionally, Magners is 100% naturally Gluten free, providing refreshment for over 3 million U.S. consumers who cannot drink beer. Cider also has many similarities to wine including the production and fermentation process, and has many uses in the kitchen, where its subtle flavor is not only a satisfying accompaniment to a meal, it also complements many dishes as an ingredient offering a light apple flavor – a little sweet and a little tart — in a wide range of foods. This fall, treat yourself to the delicious taste of Magners Irish Cider. 18 Origlio Beverage • www.origlio.com HeadyTimes v.55
Heineken Red Star Soul In its fourth year, Heineken Red Star Soul continues to deliver on its foundation of music, recognition and respect by embracing the best in hip- hop and R&B. In tune with a new generation of music listeners, Heineken Red Star Soul has evolved this year to include a dynamic mix of leading hip hop and R&B artists. By leveraging digital and social media platforms, Heineken is expanding its reach to engage artists, their fan bases, consumers and media by providing unique access and opportunities to share Heineken Red Star Soul exclusive content across multiple digital platforms. Heineken’s long-standing commitment to providing urban artists a way to connect with the fans, illustrates what it means to Give Yourself a Good Name. Come to Red Star Soul, support your local artists, and enjoy an ice cold Heineken! Heineken Latin Grammy Awards The Latin Grammy Awards are celebrating their 10th anniversary, and it wouldn’t be a premium event without Heineken and Heineken Light to enhance the experience as consumers gather to toast the musical achievements of the Hispanic community. The excitement of the Heineken Latin Grammy program is heightened by offering the opportunity to win a VIP trip to the Latin Grammy’s LIVE! This stylish and glamorous event is the perfect occasion for Heineken and Heineken Light to enhance what you serve to your guests, elevating not only their choice of drink but also food via cross promotional offers to complete this experience from their own home. Newcastle—On the Road with the One and Only Music is a big part of life, and will award an assignment to one Newcastle recognizes that! This fall, consumer to go on tour for a week Newcastle is giving a lucky consumer to document life on the road with a the opportunity to spend a week on band. The correspondent will the road with a happening band! document his/her unique assignment to be featured in the There is only one way to truly explore pages of Spin magazine, online all of the intricacies and real-life at Spin.com and Newcastle.com. moments that happen on the road This is one opportunity you with a rock and roll band. Newcastle, don’t want to miss! in partnership with Spin magazine HeadyTimes v.55 Origlio Beverage • www.origlio.com 19
Discover Yuengling’s Dark Side Win the Ultimate Base Camp with Don’t be afraid of the dark this Halloween themed, and are fall; embrace the Halloween the perfect selling tool for Keystone Light season with Yuengling! Fall is on-premise accounts to run Hunting and other outdoor the perfect season for bucket specials throughout activities are mainly an excuse for consumers to venture out from the fall season. guys to get away from their daily their usual brews and try new Off-premise accounts can routines. Hunters are a tight knit things, presenting you utilize the newly designed community who value with a great opportunity Halloween case stacker from camaraderie and good times in to showcase your Yuengling. The scarecrow the great outdoors. This fall, establishment’s dark case stacker features some Keystone Light gives beers. Yuengling offers great artwork that is sure to outdoorsman the chance to win two dark beers within grab customers’ attention and the ultimate base camp and other their diverse portfolio. tempt them to discover the tools to create new legends. Black & Tan is a pioneer dark side of America’s Oldest brand that resembles a The base camp is where the Brewery. traditional English Half majority of beer consumption & Half. Yuengling Porter is an Fall is a great time to increase your takes place. Guys sit around the authentic craft-style beer that delivers Yuengling sales both on and off- fire and tell stories, mostly a rich, full-bodied flavor. premise by promoting Yuengling’s fabrications, while drinking dark beers. Both the Black & Tan and Keystone Light. Even if they don’t The Yuengling Halloween program the Porter are available in 12 ounce bring anything back to the camp, this year focuses on Black & Tan bottles and draft. Talk to your Origlio being able to let loose with their promotion. On-premise accounts will sales representative today to find out friends and develop camaraderie benefit from promotional items such more about the many fine Yuengling is an occasion worth planning for. as Black & Tan aprons, blinky pins products that are available in and metal buckets. The buckets are Beginning in October, Keystone this market. Light will provide consumers with a hunting sweepstakes to win the ultimate base camp! POS and packaging will drive consumers to keystonelightbeer.com for a chance to win. With Keystone Light, smooth is always in season. Yuengling Tailgating Program Returns Football season is quickly approaching and it is a great opportunity for on- premise accounts to increase business by creating promotions around the sport. With the help of Yuengling and their tailgating program this year, accounts can create a great atmosphere for any sports fan. The Yuengling tailgating program returns with some classic Yuengling wearables for the season including hats, T-shirts and sweatshirts. In addition to these items they will have unique referee jerseys available for both men and women. Coupling these great giveaways with Yuengling drink specials during the game is sure to make every game a touchdown at your establishment. Ask your Origlio representative about it today! 20 Origlio Beverage • www.origlio.com HeadyTimes v.55
For those last few hot and humid days before the weather turns cool… Chimay Triple on Draught Beat the heat of those remaining days of summer by enjoying a refreshing Chimay Triple on Draught… with its golden color, subtle combination of fresh hops and yeast, and the rare balance between softness and bitterness. Sit back and enjoy the flavors of Chimay. Try this delicious recipe from Unibroue … GRILLED CHICKEN ALA UNIBROUE ÉPHÉMÈRE APPLE Ingredients: 6 – 8 pieces skinless chicken 1 large onion (Vidalia or red Bermuda) \ 1 tablespoon fresh, chopped garlic ¼ teaspoon dill Salt and cracked pepper (to taste) 1 750ml bottle Unibroue Éphémère Apple Directions: Chop the onion and combine with garlic, salt, pepper and dill in a non- reactive container. Pour in the Éphémère Apple and mix well to form a marinade. Add the chicken pieces and mix well in the marinade. Refrigerate and marinate the chicken at least 24 hours (but no longer than 48 hours). Remove chicken from the marinade and drain briefly. Discard marinade….DO NOT RE-USE. Grill chicken over hot coals until done (juices run clear) Serve with well-chilled (but not ice cold) Unibroue Éphémère Apple Wheat Ale. HeadyTimes v.55 Origlio Beverage • www.origlio.com 21
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