Ultimate Box Set Track 11 Releases November 10, 2012

This Saturday, November 10, 2012 we're releasing the eleventh beer in our Ultimate Box Set series. This one is a Re-mix Track that's a experimental nod to Charlie Daniels' Southern rock classic, The Devil Went Down to Georgia.Round the mountain and run boy run, if you want a chance at a complete Box Set, this is your last one.Track 11 is an experimental re-mix track -- Angel's Share aged in fresh bourbon barrels with an addition of fresh sliced peaches and a splash of Brettanomyces Clausenni to kick it up a notch.You'll find the beer details (blend, ABV, liner notes, album art, etc.) on the website here. Details on the other Box Set beers can be found on the Box Set home page.The tasting room doors will open at 10:30 am for this special event. As with all Box Set releases, the beers must be consumed on site, same day. Unopened bottles may not be carried out. Each bottle is 375ml and is $15 each.

Box Set Track 2 Releases This Saturday, February 18

This Saturday, February 18, 2012 at noon we'll be releasing the second track in our year long Box Set series.Track 2, an ode to Led Zepplin's epic "Stairway to Heaven", is the first of our Rexmixed Tracks. It's a blend of Bourbon Angel's Share spiked with peaches, Cuvee de Tomme and Project X (our wild fermentation project). A heavenly brew indeed.As with all the Box Set releases, this is a very limited beer, so the release process will be different than the usual. We've posted everything you need to know on the Box Set page here.You'll find full details on Track 2 (the beer blend, ABV, liner notes, album art, etc.) on the website here.See you Saturday!

Beer Release: 2011 The Angel's Share (Bourbon Barrel-aged)

We're pleased to announce that Friday, September 2, 2011 will mark the release of the 2011 bourbon barrel-aged version of The Angel's Share, our legendary English-style barleywine.This vintage was aged slightly more than 12 months in fresh, used Heaven Hill American white oak barrels. The blend of 47 barrels yielded 550 cases and an additional 200 five gallon kegs, providing enough beer for full coast-to-coast distribution.Those living in locations in which our beers are available should expect to see The Angel's Share on shelves and taps shortly after Labor Day (September 5th).Release details are as follows:

• Beer: The Angel's Share - Bourbon Barrel-Aged
• Formats: 375ml cork stoppered bottles and draft
• Distribution: Full network
• Purchase limits: None

For more information on The Angel's Share, click here.For distribution and availability in your area, please click here.

Beer Release: Angel's Share (Brandy) 2011

This is the release date for The Angel's Share 2011 - Brandy Barrel-agedRelease details:

• Format: 375ml cork-stoppered bottle
• Price: $15 each
• Limit: no limit

This is a general release beer and will reach our national distribution network.

Beer Release: Deliverance

This will be the release day for our newest barrel release -- Deliverance a blend of bourbon barrel-aged Serpent's Stout and brandy barrel-aged Angel's Share.Release details:

Format: 375ml cork-stoppered bottlePrice: $15 eachLimit: 6 bottles per person

Note: Quantities of this beer are limited.

Lost Abbey in San Diego Uptown News

San Diego Uptown News' Lauren Duffy (aka: "Hoptown Girl") recently sat down with Tomme to discuss his beers and brewing style.From the article:

Tomme Arthur leads a double life. As the co-founder of and director of brewery operations for Port Brewing and The Lost Abbey, Arthur oversees two distinct craft beer lines. On the one hand, he pursues bold, boundary-pushing West Coast—style beers under the Port Brewing label. This takes his tenure as head brewer at Pizza Port Solana Beach a step further with familiar beers such as the Wipeout IPA and Hop-15 and special releases such as the fresh-hop High Tide IPA and Midnight Sessions, a smoky black lager.On the other hand, he runs The Lost Abbey. The Lost Abbey is a delightfully creative concept, a traditional Belgian brewery without a Belgian home. Under the label, Arthur creates modern-day versions of classic abbey ales, marrying centuries-old techniques with his inventive twist.

» Read Hoptown Girl: A traditional Belgian brewery makes its home in San Diego’s North County Via San Diego Uptown News

Beer Release: The Angel's Share Grand Cru

This is the release day for Angel's Share Grand Cru #1, a six barrel blend of Angel's Share 2006 through 2009.Release details:Beer: Angel's Share Grand Cru #1Packaging: 375ml cork-finished bottleTotal Run: 190 casesPrice: $20 per bottle (3 bottle max per person)Availability: Brewery Only. Doors open at 10 am Saturday, February 13, 2010.Please note: This is an extremely limited release. While the full run was 190 cases, our Patron Sinner's received their allotment first leaving fewer than 100 cases available to the general public. As such, the three bottle maximum will be strictly enforced to ensure as many people have access to the beer as possible.More information on the beer itself is available here: http://www.lostabbeydev.wpengine.com/2010-angels-share-grand-cru/

The Angel's Share 2010 Release

The 2010 release of The Angel's Share (Brandy Barrel-aged) will be released on this day.Details:

• Size: 375ml bottles
• Price: $15 each
• Limit: 6 bottles per person

Doors open at 10 am. Angel's Share will be on tap along with all the regular beers. Angel's Share tasters are $3 each for 4 oz. $8 for 16 oz.

Christmas in July Beer Release & Fundrasier

Sure it's hot outside, but it'll be cooler than ever at Port Brewing and The Lost Abbey's first Christmas in July Celebration and Fundraiser, Saturday, July 25, 2009 from noon to 7pm.Events on tap:Beer releases:

• Santa's Little Helper (Bourbon Barrel-aged) – 22oz bottles; $12 each; 6 bottle limit
• Older Viscosity 2009 – 375ml bottles; $15 each; 12 bottle limit
• Duck Duck Gooze (yes, that Duck Duck Gooze) – 750ml bottles; $30 each; 6 bottle limit
• The Angel's Share (Bourbon Barrel-aged) – 750ml bottles; $30 each; 6 bottle limit

Food & Beer:

• Food Stylings from our own Chef Vince Marsaglia
• Tastings - Duck, Duck Gooze, Older Viscosity & Santa's Little Helper (Bourbon)
• On Tap – All of Port Brewing and The Lost Abbey's regular line-up

Activities:

• A Visit from St. Nick – Get your photo with Santa Claus in the Barrel Room
• Live Music - Special musical guests, The Professors

Toys for Tots drive and fundraiser:

• Toy Drive - Bring a new, unwrapped toy values at $15 or more to benefit Toys for Tots
• Giving Tree – give a $15 donation to Toys for Tots & you get to select a gift from under the Christmas Tree (Gifts include many rarities from our barrel archives – Isabelle Proximus, Cuvee de Tomme, Veritas `04, and more!

The Details:

• When: Saturday, July 25, 2009; 12pm to 7pm. Beer and bottle release sales begin at 12pm. Santa arrives at 1pm. Food and music begins at 3pm.
• Where: Lost Abbey / Port Brewing Co., San Marcos, San Diego County, CA
• How Much: Food, music and photos with Santa are FREE! We are, however, asking everyone who attends to bring a new, unwrapped toy valued at $15 or more to donate to Toys for Tots. (Beers are all regular price.)

Update - July 17, 2009:A full schedule of events as well as the tap and bottle availability list may be downloaded here:

» Schedule of Events & Taster / Bottle List

Note: There will be no growler fills on this day.

For more information:

• Click here to contact our tasting room and special events coordinator

Photos from Lost Abbey Carnevale

Last Saturday was our annual Carnevale masquerade party. Chef Vince cooked up a storm, the band rocked the house, and the Angel's Share and Older Viscosity on tap (along with all our regular beers) kept the evening on a good tilt. A great time was had by all.Thanks to all those that attended, and to those that couldn't, we hope to see you next year. In the meantime, here's a photo slideshow of the evening's events:Carnevae photos

Angel's Share 2009

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Port Brewing / The Lost Abbey To Release 2009 Brandy Angel’s Share

Third release of the brandy barrel-aged barleywine goes on sale February 28, 2009

SAN MARCOS, Calif. – At 10am on Saturday, February 28, 2009 Port Brewing will release the 2009 Brandy barrel-aged version of it's much lauded Angel’s Share English-style Barleywine. Consistently rated one of the world's best beers, this third release of the beer was barreled in March of 2008.Unlike previous years, this release will be available in both 375ml and 750ml bottles. The 375ml bottles will only be sold at the brewery. 750ml bottles will be available directly from the brewery and in areas in which Port Brewing and Lost Abbey beers are distributed.Brewery release details are as follows:Location: Port Brewing / The Lost Abbey, 155 Mata Way, Suite 104, San Marcos, CA 92069Time/Date: 10:00 am, February 28, 2009Price: $15 per cork finished 375ml bottle, $30 per cork finished 750ml bottleLimits: Maximum of six of each bottle size (total of 12 bottles per person)As with all Port Brewing special releases, all purchasers will be required to present valid ID at time of purchase to ensure that as many people as possible receive an allotment. For brewery location or more information, please visit our contact page.