Capt Keith's Beer Blog

This is Houston Texas’ latest micro-brewery. Come lift a glass of Eric Warner’s Cask Black IPA with us. We will tap the bung at 7 PM tonight in Sugar Land. Eric will be in the joint to say hello. Cheers!

Vintage Barley Wine Week will feature a special tapping of a different vintage barley wine every night, Monday through Friday, at 5 p.m. It is perfect weather for a visit to the Lake!

The selections of barley wines being offered throughout the week include a Monday night offering of 2011 Live Oak Old Tree Hugger; 2010 Scaldis on Tuesday; a 2010 Left Hand Oak Aged Widdershins on Wednesday night, which will coincide with the Left Hand Goblet Brewery Night that begins at 7 p.m.; Moylan’s Blarney Wine 2011 on Thursday; and Real Ale Sisyphus 2009 on Friday.

Addison Flying Saucer is teaming up with Avery Brewing company to bring your a week of excellent beer releases.

Each day we will tap a new keg at 5 PM for all of you Avery fans. Mark your calendars and come see us.

Mon:  New World Porter

Tues:  Hog Heaven – Barleywine

Wed:  Avery Anniversary 18 PLUS – a Brewery Glass night @ 7pm with Maharaja (My personal Avery favorite)

Thurs:  Tap Nite with The Beast – we generally release a limited quantity brew this night. The Beast (14.9% Grand Cru) comes in limited 1/6 barrel kegs. Get here early

Fri:  Avery Mephistopheles – 15% abv – coal black Stout

We hope to see you at the Saucer to try some Avery Ale.

During “Dog Days of December” we have been  celebrating the 78th anniversary of the Repeal of Prohibition.

We are currently tapping a new limited small batch Dogfish Head brew nightly at 7pm.

As many of you know by now Dogfish Head beers are no longer available in TN. As with many small craft breweries, demand is currently high and supplying too many markets can be a big problem. I’d say that is a good problem for the breweries, but not so good for our beer lovers  in TN.

In an effort to say thank you to all for  supporting DFH beers, we’ve saved some “logs” back for your drinking pleasure.

On tap today are: 90 Minute IPA, Midas Touch (Ancient Ale series) & Chicory Stout

Tapping through the weekend will be: (Brandi is keeping the tapping order a secret. Come down to the Saucer to find out which one it will be today)

Palo Santo 

Red & White

World Wide Stout – 2009

7 – 7:30 nightly – UFO Members may purchase a glass of these fine beers, then at 7:30 we open the taps to the entire audience.

Monday December 5 marks the Anniversary of the end of Prohibition (1933) AND the (Lake) Saucer’s salute to Allagash Brewing Company.

We have proudly poured Allagash beers for many moons in Texas, but due to increased demand for Rob Tod’s fine Belgian Style beers, they decided to pull out of the entire state. He has promised to return as their expansion eases the supply issues. We will miss the many unique beers of Allagash as I am sure many of you will as well. In an effort to say thanks to the Saucer – Rob sent one last shipment to DFW and Daniel (Lake GM) saved the delicious goodness for YOU. See his plan below:

Tapping @ 5pm

Curieux – Possibly my favorite Allagash brew – Curieux was their first foray into barrel aging. Curieux is made by aging their Tripel Ale in Jim Beam bourbon barrels for eight weeks in our cold cellars. The aged beer is then blended back with a portion of fresh Tripel. The resulting beer is soft with coconut and vanilla notes, with hints of bourbon.

Odyessey – Odyssey is a dark wheat beer aged for ten months, a portion in oak barrels and the remainder in stainless tanks. The recipe includes 2-row barley, malted wheat, a generous amount of roasted barley and Belgian candi sugar. This deep brown beer boasts an aroma of black treacle and raisin. The flavor hints at dates, with a mildly roasted finish imparted by aging in both medium and heavy toast American Oak barrels. The finish is dry, punctuated by vanilla.

Fluxus – Fluxus ’09 was brewed in the style of the traditional Saison. For a twist, brewers added sweet potatoes, black pepper and a generous amount of hops. Sweet potatoes not only enhance its pale orange appearance, they contribute significant body. Centennial hops produce a bold grapefruit aroma, which is followed by a mild, honeysuckle sweetness. The intensity of both the pepper and hops are felt throughout, leaving a lingering warmth on the tongue. Papya, citrus and pepper dominate the flavor profile.

Added Bonus: A limited amount of Allagash 10oz glasses will be available for you to keep -  (free with purchase of any of of these Allagash brews). Plus – you can opt for the Allagash 3 Beer Flight for $8.00.

Cheers to Allagash, the ending of prohibition & to you. Happy Holidays.

Keith

Tapping a new cider every night this week at 5pm and on Wednesday we release the Woodchuck Winter Reserve as a brewery night at 7pm!  Thursday tap nite is Ace Pumpkin Cider- seems to be a buzz about this one!  As an incentive, you buy any of the special releases throughout the Cider week and receive a ticket for some Saucer gift certificates to be raffled this weekend.

Next week is Beer Week with special draft beer releases  including Ska, Left Hand, Franconia, St Arnold, and our big night on FRIDAY 11/18 at 5:30pm–-Dogfish Head 120 Minute IPA.  

Nov 16 is the Holy Grail Chalice – featured during our Brewery Night. Come see what we’ve got on tap.

Bo Peyton – General Manager

Flying Saucer will be landing in Town Center in Sugar Land at the  end of this month. We are looking for a few good people to help us and are taking applications at the location daily.

Our top Beerknurds descend upon the mecca of all beer festivals again this year. This time of year, Denver is overflowing with great brews and special events. Robert Wynne – plate holder in every single Flying Saucer on the planet, pictured here with Frank “the Tank” Sullivan from San Antonio. Frank has THIRTY FRIKIN SEVEN in San Antonio – dude loves beer.LAKFS Brewdog Tactical Nuclear. Frank is on the left….

Jim Koch  (founder of Boston Beer Company) will be in H-town (downtown) this Thursday 8/18 – NOON – 1:30 PM

Jake has arranged for our Beerknurds to have a chance to meet a legend in the craft beer world. His is the largest craft brewery in the US and he showed the world sothat there is a market for hand crafted beers that could compete with the mega breweries. We’ll be pouring some of his latest brews along with some rare juice. Those who come out early will have the chance to sip on the vintage 2009 Utopias. We will be selling this by the ounce so more of you can try some. Also, its rumored that he will release a log or two of the Wee Heavy he’s been saving for Eleventeen! (The Saucer’s 11th Anniversary of selling beer in Downtown Houston)

Bring your memorabilia for him to sign. We are honored to having him come by again.

Hope to see you there……

Our at a good man, Matt Gardner is putting together Sour Ale week at the Flying Saucer in KC. Matt is a big fan of Sour Ales – let him and his team show you how fantastic this style of beer can be.

Click on this link for a local press blurb on his event. We hope to see you there.