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UPCOMING NEW BEER RELEASES: last updated 6/16/08

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Current/Upcoming Releases
Brewery Beer name Release Date Notes/Description
Bell'sBig Head Ale5/1/08DIPA
Bar HarborCadillac Mountain Stout5/1/08Now Contract brewed by Geary's = wider distribution?, now six-packs
Bar HarborThunder Hole Ale5/1/08Now Contract brewed by Geary's = wider distribution?, now six-packs
Bar HarborHarbor Lighthouse Ale5/1/08Now Contract brewed by Geary's = wider distribution?, now six-packs
Port2nd Anniversary Ale5/3/08Debuts at Anniversary Party
The Lost AbbeyInferno Ale5/3/08Debuts at Anniversary Party
The Lost AbbeyCuvee de Tomme5/3/082007 batch; Debuts at Anniversary Party
The Lost AbbeyTen Commandments Ale5/3/082008 batch debut at Anniversary Party
BaronSeven Swabians Eisbock5/3/08
Flying DogKerberos5/4/08Belgian Pale Ale
AveryFifteen Anniversary Ale5/5/08
SurlyBitter Brewer5/5/081st batch
Sierra NevadaSouthern Hemisphere Harvest Fresh Hop Ale5/7/08New Zealand hops
Midnight SunEarth5/9/08Planet Beer Series #2
The Lost AbbeyInferno Ale5/12/08Wide release
SmuttynoseBig A IPA5/15/08Wide release
WeyerbacherCork n Cage Merry Monks5/15/08Special bottled conditioned version of Merry Monks
RogueBrewer's Ale 20085/17/08Annual release at Brewer's Memorial Ale Fest; limited distribution
Russian RiverTemptation5/17/08Limited supply on sale at O'Brien's in San Diego
Russian RiverSupplication5/17/08Limited supply on sale at O'Brien's in San Diego
SurlyTwo5/17/0884 bottles on sale @ brewery (round 1)
The Lost AbbeyCuvee de Tomme5/22/08Limited supply on sale at O'Brien's in San Diego
The Lost AbbeyCuvee de Tomme5/22/08Patron Sinners
The Lost AbbeyAngel's Share Bourbon Barrel5/22/08Limited supply on sale at O'Brien's in San Diego
SurlyTwo5/24/08Round 2 of brewery-only sales
Dogfish HeadImmort AleMay
New GlarusEdel PilsMay
Full SailLTD 02May
MayflowerGolden Alelate May
MayflowerPale Alelate May
New GlarusTotally Nakedlate May
SurlyTwo5/31/08Third and final round of brewery-only sales
BullfrogBourbon Barrel aged Old Toad Barleywine6/1/08750 mL made available at Williamsport brewery
BullfrogWhiskey Barrel aged Lights Out Stout w/ coffee (Russian Imperial Stout)6/1/08750 mL made available at Williamsport brewery
BullfrogBarrel aged Old Treehugger (Wet hopped with Mike Ecks homegrown hops)6/1/08750 mL made available at Williamsport brewery
BullfrogBourbon Barrel aged Wolfsblood Scotch Ale6/1/08750 mL made available at Williamsport brewery
BullfrogBarrel aged Beekeeper ( previously beesting saison )6/1/08750 mL made available at Williamsport brewery
BullfrogWild Cherry Bomb (sour cherry stout)6/1/08750 mL made available at Williamsport brewery
BullfrogBlue Cheer (sour black-n-blues)6/1/08750 mL made available at Williamsport brewery
BullfrogUnique Singel6/1/08750 mL made available at Williamsport brewery
BullfrogFriar Frog Dubbel6/1/08750 mL made available at Williamsport brewery
BullfrogTrippel Trubbel6/1/08750 mL made available at Williamsport brewery
BullfrogEdgar IPA6/1/08750 mL made available at Williamsport brewery
BullfrogWits End6/1/08750 mL made available at Williamsport brewery
BullfrogBusted Lawnmower Saison6/1/08750 mL made available at Williamsport brewery
BullfrogDiabolique -Organic Belgian golden ale 6/1/08750 mL made available at Williamsport brewery
SurlyCynicAle6/2/08Release Party; wide release follows a week later
Southern TierCherry Saison6/4/08Blackwater Series
Three FloydsBlackheart English IPA6/5/081st time this is in bottles despite being on tap for years
TerrapinRoggenRauchbier6/6/08Side Project #2
Brouwerij de MolenDonder & Bliksemearly JuneCraft beer from the Netherlands
Brouwerij de MolenPek & Verenearly JuneCraft beer from the Netherlands
Brouwerij de MolenStorm & Averijearly JuneCraft beer from the Netherlands
Brouwerij de MolenRasputin Imperial Stoutearly JuneCraft beer from the Netherlands
Brouwerij de MolenPattinson Triple Stoutearly JuneCraft beer from the Netherlands
Brouwerij de MolenPattinson London Porterearly JuneCraft beer from the Netherlands
Midnight SunMercury6/6/08Planet Beer Series #3
Saint ArnoldDivine Reserve No. 66/12/08Barley Wine
WeyerbacherAlpha6/13/08Belgian Pale Ale-style (New Brewer's Select Series #1); Brewery-only release (20 cases)
WeyerbacherRiserva6/13/0850 cases at brewery, 50 going to wholesalers
WeyerbacherThirteen6/13/08Brewery pre-release; wide release on 7/1
WeyerbacherCork n Cage Merry Monks6/13/08Special bottled conditioned version of Merry Monks; 50 cases at brewery
AlesmithBarrel-Aged Speedway Stout6/13/082003 and 2006 batches
Captain LawrenceSt. Vincent's Dubbel6/13/08180 cases at the brewery
MikkellerIt's Aliveearly-mid June
MayflowerPorterearly-mid June
TyranenaScurvyearly-mid JuneBrewers Gone Wild! Series #10
Dogfish Head120 Minute IPAJuneNew batch
SurlyBitter BrewerJune2nd batch
Het AnkerCuvee van de Keizer RoodJuneBlond version of original Cuvee van de Keizer (blue)
Full SailProdigal Sun IPAJune
LagunitasSirius AleJune
LagunitasLucky 13June
TerrapinIndia Style Brown Alemid-late June
TroegsScratch Beer #126/21/08Sneak preview at the Drafting Room on 6/19
SmuttynoseFarmhouse Alelate June
De Struise BrouwersBlack Albertlate June
Southern TierCrème Bruleelate JuneBlackwater Series
PortsmouthKate the Great6/24/082 bottle limit, no growler fills
DeschutesBlack Butte XX6/28/08Special Reserve Series (like the Abyss) Brewery may release it before Anniversary
Deschutes20th Anniversary Wit6/28/08
AllagashDouble Whitelate JuneAle spiced with ginger
The Lost AbbeyIsabelle Proximuslate JuneRumored at $30/750mL on BA; Collaboration between Lost Abbey, Russian River, Avery, Allagash, and Dogfish Head
The Lost AbbeyBrouwer's Share Imagination Alelate June/JulyBottled in 750's for Bottleworks and Brouwer's Café; date tentative
Samuel AdamsSample A Blackberry Witlate June/JulyOne of four? - vote for which one will be Sam Adams' newest regular
Samuel AdamsSample B Coffee Stoutlate June/JulyOne of four? - vote for which one will be Sam Adams' newest regular
RogueImperial Porter7/1/08XS line
RogueImperial Youngers Special Bitter7/1/08XS line?
WeyerbacherThirteen7/1/08Wide release
AlesmithYulesmith7/3/082008 batch debut
Stone12th Anniversary (Bitter Chocolate Oatmeal Stout)7/7/081st release was Aug 1997
Great LakesImperial Dortmunder Gold Lagerearly July4-packs; 20th Anniversary beer
Russian RiverPliny the Elderearly July
The Lost Abbey?JulySpecial Patron Sinners Barrel-Aged Beer (no distribution)
LagunitasWe're Only In It For the MoneyJuly4th in Frank Zappa tribute series
New GlarusDancing Man WheatJuly
New GlarusUnplugged Berliner WeissJuly
Midnight SunUranusJulyPlanet Beer Series #4: Belgian-style Ale with 100% Brettanomyces fermentation
AveryAle to the Chief7/15/08Debut American Pale Ale
Captain LawrenceCuvee du Castletonlate JulyAccording to Yankee Brewing News, only eight cases
Het AnkerGouden Carolus Hopsinjoorsummer
BaronBremen Town Musicians Big Doppelbocksummerlike Baron Liberator on steroids!
BaronRumpelstiltskin Rauch Doppelbocksummerbig, bold, smoked doppelbock with a blast of smokiness.
Nogne ODark Horizonsummer
FoundersPortermid-late summer
StoneVertical Epic Ale 08.08.088/4/081st release was Feb 2002
Dogfish HeadTheobromaAugust1st time release
De Proef / AllagashLes Deux BrasseursAugustFirst released as part of Michael Jackson Rare Beer Club then wide release occurs after
Full SailVesuvius Belgian-Style Golden AleAugust
RogueDouble Dead Guy AleAugustXS line
Midnight SunPlutoAugustPlanet Beer Series #5: Belgian-style Golden Strong Ale, aged in French oak Chardonnay barrels with Brettanomyces
SmuttynoseWheat Winemid-August
Bell'sOctoberfest AleAug/Sept
BaronRapunzel WeizenStarkBierlate summer/early fallhuge wheat doppelbock guaranteed to make your hair grow.
FoundersImperial Stoutlate summer/early fall
De Struise BrouwersPannepot Grand Reserva2nd half 2008
Captain LawrenceRosso e Marrone2nd half 2008
Midnight SunPanty Peeler2nd half 2008Belgian-style Tripel
De Struise BrouwersEarthmonk2nd half 2008Rumored Japan-only release (must be a joke?) but some should hit US
HaandbryggerietHaandbakk2nd half 2008
HaandbryggerietDobbel Dram IPA2nd half 2008
Mikkeller Stone Alesmith?2nd half 2008Belgian Tripel-style
Dogfish Head120 Minute IPASeptemberNew batch
North Coast?September20th Anniversary Ale - Experimenting now
FoundersBreakfast StoutSeptember
Midnight SunSaturnSeptemberPlanet Beer Series #6: Belgian-style Harvest Ale
The Lost AbbeyThe Angel's Share Brandy BarrelSeptember2008 batch; Patron Sinners Club get this first (2 bottles)
Full SailLupulin Fresh Hop AleSeptember
Deschutes BreweryThe DissidentSeptemberSpecial Reserve Series, Sour Ale
AveryThe Beast Grand Cru9/15/08
Full SailSpecial Anniversary Doppel XMid-September
De Struise BrouwersBlack Albert Reservalate AugustAKA "Struise Black Jack?" rumored bordeaux barrels and bourbon barrels but probably bourbon
SmuttynoseBarley Wineearly October
Left HandTerra-Rye'zdOctoberMidnight Project Brew One w/ Terrapin
Dogfish HeadPangaeaOctober
VictoryMoonglow WeizenbockOctober
Full SailOld Boardhead Barleywine AleOctober
Midnight SunNeptuneOctoberPlanet Beer Series #7: Belgian-style Sour Dark Strong Ale, aged in American oak whiskey barrels
The Lost Abbey?OctoberSpecial release for Patron Saints only
RogueYellow Snow IPA11/1/085L cans
StoneDouble Bastard11/3/081st release was Nov 1998
Hair of the DogFred from the Wood11/15/08New batch to be released at 15th Anniversary Dock Sale at brewery
Hair of the DogCherry Adam from the Wood11/15/08Limited amount to be released at 15th Anniversary Dock Sale at brewery
Hair of the DogDoggie Claws 200811/15/08New batch to be released at 15th Anniversary Dock Sale at brewery
Southern TierCuvee #1late fall 2008
Southern Tier?late fall 2008"Christmas Ale"
Bell'sSparkling AleNovember
Dogfish HeadOlde School BarleywineNovember
Dogfish HeadWorld Wide StoutNovember
New GlarusUnplugged Apple AleNovember
Full SailWreck the HallsNovember
Midnight SunVenusNovemberPlanet Beer Series #8: Belgian-style Quadrupel spiced with Star Anise, aged in French oak Cabernet Sauvignon barrels
AveryGeminiNovember8% ABV Double IPA, a little lighter than Maharaja
Alpine?NovemberBrewery's 1st Imperial Stout
PortOlder ViscosityNovember2008 batch; Patron Sinners Club
SmuttynoseS'muttonator Double Bockmid-November
BaronJuniper Tree Klosterbockfalltake on the monastery bocks from Germany.
Nogne O MikkellerTyttebaerfall
Dogfish HeadFortDecember
VictoryOld HorizontalDecember
The Lost AbbeyThe Angel's Share Brandy BarrelDecember
The Lost AbbeyThe Gift of the MajiDecember2nd release
Midnight SunJupiterDecemberPlanet Beer Series #9: Belgian-style “Champagne” Tripel
SmuttynoseBelgian Quadmid-December
Great DivideWhiskey-Aged Yetilate 2008
Great DivideWhiskey-Aged Old Ruffianlate 2008
VictoryHop Wallopwinter 08
SurlyDarknesswinter 08
Bell'sHell Hath No Furywinter 08
Sacramento?winter 08First bourbon barrel release
BaronFrog King Winter Bockwinter 08/09bock fit for a king AND queen!
Bell'sBest Brown AleQ4 2008 / Q1 2009
Bell'sWinter White AleQ4 2008 / Q1 2009
Bell'sCherry StoutQ4 2008 / Q1 2009
Bell'sSpecial Double Cream StoutQ4 2008 / Q1 2009
Bell'sJava StoutQ4 2008 / Q1 2009
Bell'sThird Coast Old AleQ4 2008 / Q1 2009
Bell'sExpedition StoutQ4 2008 / Q1 2009
Jolly Pumpkin?late 08/09Lambic-style beer
The Lost AbbeyDuck Duck Gooze2008/2009Geueze
StoneOld Guardian Barley WineJan 091st release was Feb 1998
New GlarusSnowshoe Red AleJan 09
PortsmouthKate the GreatJan 09
Bell'sHopslam AleJan/Feb 2008
VictorySt. VictoriousJan/Feb 2009
Sierra NevadaBigfoot AleQ1 2009
Bell'sBatch 10000Q1 2009
Southern TierCuvee #2Q1 2009
FoundersKentucky Breakfast StoutMarch 09
StoneImperial Russian StoutMarch 091st release was July 2000
Russian RiverConsecrationMarch 09Batch 001 w/ (black (zante) currants or bitter orange peel?)
Bell'sOberon Alelate March 09
VictoryWhirlwind Witspring 2009
Southern TierCuvee #3Q2 2009
Left HandBarrel-Aged Imperial Stout2009Brandy barrels instead of Oak barrels
Avery?2009Brand new oak-aged beer, possibly a Baltic porter
North CoastBarrel-Aged Rasputin XI2009
Sacramento?2009?Fruit beer aged in port barrels
Allagash?2009?Spontaneously fermenting ale
Hair of the DogBourbon-Barrel Adam2016Adam aging in bourbon barrels for 8 years!

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