Because Beer Helps. . .

Selections of News/Press/Photos/Events from our Monthly Newsletters

November 08

New Event Upcoming

"Spread the Cheer with Beer" and wine and cheese

Note from Kelly: This month will have a couple gallery tastings, a cask ale festival, a food/beer tasting with Edible Manhattan Magazine, three great seasonal beers, and a runup to the NY Foodbank Charity Event, “Spread the Cheer” (link above).  We got a new batch of “Beer Helps” t-shirts in, and so now have women’s sizes. Not too late to get your order in for the Holidays (yikes).

That being said, we hope everyone is doing well in the tough economy, and are extremely grateful that you choose Kelso to help you through it. Symbiotic relationship, no?

   BEERS ON TAP

The BIG THREE, Available Year Round

• Nut Brown Lager: A delicious nut brown lager, made with German Munich malts and a generous amount of  hops for a full malt flavor, spicy background, and a clean, crisp finish. 5.75% alc/vol
• Hop Lager: Floor malted British barley and German noble hops give this pale lager a full, smooth flavor,  spicy hop nose,  and a crisp herbal finish.5.5% alc/vol.
• Pilsner: Floral nose, slightly sweet, with a dry finish. A classic European pils. 5.5% alc/vol

Seasonally

Currently, we’re offering the following seasonal selections:

• Satisfaction: Delicate malt background and fresh flavors of English hops make this “fall session” ale very enjoyable, and, dare we say, satisfying. 3.5% alc/vol.
• Flemish Red Ale: We make this beer every September and serve a year later, allowing full flavor maturation for complexity. 5.5% alc/vol. Shipped this week.
• Shipping week of 11/10-Chocolate Lager: Bold flavors of chocolate coffee dominate the nose and palate of this bold, dark lager. The finish is smooth and surprisingly light. 6.5% alc/vol. This tasty treat is available November to February.

Other Seasonal Offerings:

COMING SOON, the Return of . . . . .  St. Gowanus: Belgian Style Golden Ale: Hoppy, crisp, dry. 5.5%alc/vol. This beer will be available on and off throughout the year.

• Saison: Notes of citrus, strawberry, hay, and a hint of clove make this unique Belgian style ale complex yet satisfying. 5% alc/vol. Typically availalble April to August. This is the “famed” “wedding beer”.

Beers to be

• Gueze: Sour, golden, refreshing. Not for the timid. Jake brought back some starter from Cantillon in Brussels. Worked it up from there.Probably blend and add some fruit at some point. Whatever is in season. 5%alc/vol.
  1. Note as of 11/5. Tasting pretty good. Looking for fruit.
• Brett:  Belgian Golden Ale refermented w/ wild yeast for six months. Coming along nicely. Flavors are getting more refreshing and crisp as the moths wear on. Will let you know more as we know more.
  1. Also tasting pretty good as of 11/5. Letting sit until we sell out of Flemish, then see how it goes.

Upcoming Events

After a hectic September, we’ve leveled off our activities a bit for the next month. . .

• Thursday, Nov 6^th, Brooklyn Arts Council “First Thursday” artist discussion series in Dumbo. They’ll be pouring Pils and talking art. Free.  
• Thursday, Nov 6^th  Smack Mellon Gallery “First Thursday” Beer Tasting and art exhibition. Rob will be on hand to answer questions and sample beers.
• Fri, Nov 7^th is the Brazen Head Cask Beer Festival. We’re sending the Kelso Satisfaction, Flemish Red, Chocolate Lager aged in Bourbon Barrels, and the Brett fermented golden wheat ale. Three day event, Fri-Sun.
• Thurs, Nov 13th, 6:30pm Edible Manhattan at Chelsea Piers.
• Saturday, Nov 22^th  Smack Mellon Gallery New Artist Exhibition, Art Opening. Kelso will be pouring at this amazing space once again.
• Tues, Dec.9^th, 7pm. Spread the Cheer With Beer and Wine and Cheese. What better way to enjoy the festivities of the holiday season than exploring fine local beers, wine and cheese while doing good at the same time? Join a Brewmaster (Kelly from Kelso), a Cheesemonger (Ben from Bierkraft), and a Vinter (Alie from Brooklyn Oenology)as they lead you through a tasting of SIX beers and SIX wines paired with SIX cheeses. Tasting done at brewery.  All proceeds from ticket sales to go to the Food Bank of NYC. Tickets will only be pre-sold,  so if you're interested, let us know via email at info@kelsoofbrooklyn.com , or via link above, or via phone at 718-398-2731. 

Newest Accounts

• Porter House NY, 10 Columbus Circle, 4^th Floor
• Patrick Ryans, 3155 Broadway
• Social, 795 8th Ave       
• Lattitude, 783 8th Ave

• The Gibson, 108 Bedford Ave
• Diner, 85 Broadway    
• Grab Specialty Foods, 438 7^th Avenue.
• Union Hall,  702 Union Street

Further Afield

• Doubletree Hotel, 455 S Broadway, Tarrytown
• THE BLACK SWAN, 66 BROADWAY, Tivoli
• GRECH'S MILLBROOK INN, 1774 ROUTE 97
• THE PEEKSKILL BREWERY ,  55 HUDSON AVE  Peekskill            

On tap regularly (complete listing on website at www.beerhelps.net)

• WHOLE FOODS @ CHRYSTIE   95 E HOUSTON ST   
•  dba,  41 FIRST AVENUE        
• BROADWAY DIVE BAR ,  2662 BROADWAY 

• FETTE SAU, 354 METROPOLITAN AVE
• FRANNY'S , 295 FLATBUSH AVE  
• THE BRAZEN HEAD, 228-230 ATLANTIC AVENUE    
• 4TH AVE PUB , 76 4TH AVE  
• BAR GREAT HARRY, 280 SMITH ST  
• BIERKRAFT, 191 5TH AVENUE  (pictured above)
• LOKI LOUNGE, 304 5TH AVE
• MOE'S, 80 LAFAYETTE AVE     
• MARLOW AND SON'S ,  81 BROADWAY  

• NEW YORK SPORTS GRILL, TERMINAL 6, JFK AIRPORT                

Further Afield

• BLUE HILL AT STONE BARNS, 630 BEDFORD ROAD, Westchester
• TERRAPIN RESTAURANT ,  6426 MONTGOMERY STREET, Rheinbeck
• HOLY SMOKE , 241 ROUTE 6N  Mahopac  

Does beer Help?

We have posed this question, and have heard the following ways that beer helps. . . (feel free to submit yours)

1. planning. (Planning beers, anyone??) 
2. plotting.
3. tie it all together.
4. break it all apart.
5. some smile.
6. some cry.
7. some dance/sing.
8. some think they can dance/sing.
9. shy people get lucky.
10. understanding.
11. Forgetting
12. It just helps, dammit!
13. Raise money

For Sale

We now have “Beer Helps” shirts available for sale through our website. Black, organic cotton, with gold “Beer Helps” printed on front chest and our website  “www.beerhelps.net” across shoulders on back. Only $15 plus shipping. Holidays are coming, no? Click here to go directly to sales page. (I’m wearing in picture above Upcoming Events section).

As always, please let us know by return if you’d like to be taken off this list.

More to come

Sincerely,

Kelly Taylor

Founder/Brewmaster

Kelso of

www.beerhelps.net

October 2008

see our Beer HelpsBlog (new!!)

   BEERS ON TAP

Seasonally

Currently, we’re sending out the “Satisfaction” as our October Seasonal:: Delicate malt background and fresh flavors of English hops make this “fall session” ale very enjoyable, and, dare we say, satisfying. 3.5% alc/vol.

• COMING SOON--- Flemish Red Ale: We make this beer every September and serve a year later, allowing full flavor maturation for complexity. 5.5% alc/vol. Usually available September to January, we’re pushing back a month or so to allow flavors to round out and mature.

Other Seasonal Offerings:

•  St. Gowanus: Belgian Style Golden Ale: Hoppy, crisp, dry. 5.5%alc/vol. This beer will be available on and off throughout the year.
• Chocolate Lager: Bold flavors of chocolate coffee dominate the nose and palate of this bold, dark lager. The finish is smooth and surprisingly light. 6.5% alc/vol. This tasty treat is available November to February
• Saison: Notes of citrus, strawberry, hay, and a hint of clove make this unique Belgian style ale complex yet satisfying. 5% alc/vol. Typically availalble April to August. This is the “famed” “wedding beer”.

Beers to be

• Gueze: Sour, golden, refreshing. Not for the timid. Jake brought back some starter from Cantillon in Brussels. Worked it up from there.Probably blend and add some fruit at some point. Whatever is in season. 5%alc/vol
• Brett:  Belgian Golden Ale refermented w/ wild yeast for six months. Coming along nicely. Flavors are getting more refreshing and crisp as the moths wear on. Will let you know more as we know more.

Upcoming Events

After a hectic September, we’ve leveled off our activities a bit for the next month. . .

• Tue, Oct 21st, Fundraiser for National Resources Defense Council, at the Frank Gheary IAC building in Manhattan. They wanted our beer. We’re honored to pour. Respond to this email if you want info on attending.
• Thursday, Nov 6^th, Brooklyn Arts Council “First Thursday” artist discussion series in Dumbo. They’ll be pouring Pils and talking art. Free.  
• Fri, Nov 7^th is the Brazen Head Cask Beer Festival. We’re sending the Kelso Satisfaction, Flemish Red, Chocolate Lager aged in Bourbon Barrels, and the Brett fermented golden wheat ale. Three day event, Fri-Sun.
• December, TBD, we’re in the process of planning a cheese and beer tasting in early December, to take place here at the brewery. Proceeds to charity. Probably NY Food Bank. To feature some of our beers, as well as some special guest beers.  If you’re interested, let me know by return, and I’ll give you updates on this event or keep your name in the que for tickets. I anticipate selling out 50 seats quickly.

Newest Accounts

• SMITH'S BAR, 701 8TH AVENUE,
• FILM CENTER CAFÉ, 635 9TH AVENUE 
• SOCIAL, 795 8TH AVENUE        
• LATITUDE, 783 8TH AVE

• THE GIBSON, 108 BEDFORD AVE
• DINER, 85 BROADWAY-WILLIAMSBURG    
• MULHOLLAND'S, 312 GRAND ST
• UNION HALL,  702 UNION STREET

Further Afield

• BEECH TREE GRILL, 1-3 COLLEGEVIEW AVE   Poughkeepsie
• THE BLACK SWAN, 66 BROADWAY, Tivoli
• GRECH'S MILLBROOK INN, 1774 ROUTE 97
• THE PEEKSKILL BREWERY ,  55 HUDSON AVE  Peekskill            

On tap regularly (complete listing on website at www.beerhelps.net)

 GROWLERS AT BIERKRAFT

• WHOLE FOODS @ CHRYSTIE   95 E HOUSTON ST   
•  dba,  41 FIRST AVENUE        
• BROADWAY DIVE BAR ,  2662 BROADWAY 

• FETTE SAU, 354 METROPOLITAN AVE
• FRANNY'S , 295 FLATBUSH AVE  
• THE BRAZEN HEAD, 228-230 ATLANTIC AVENUE    
• 4TH AVE PUB , 76 4TH AVE  
• BAR GREAT HARRY, 280 SMITH ST  
• BIERKRAFT, 191 5TH AVENUE  (pictured above)
• LOKI LOUNGE, 304 5TH AVE
• MOE'S, 80 LAFAYETTE AVE     
• MARLOW AND SON'S ,  81 BROADWAY  

• NEW YORK SPORTS GRILL, TERMINAL 6, JFK AIRPORT                

Further Afield

• BLUE HILL AT STONE BARNS, 630 BEDFORD ROAD, Westchester
• TERRAPIN RESTAURANT ,  6426 MONTGOMERY STREET, Rheinbeck
• HOLY SMOKE , 241 ROUTE 6N  Mahopac  

Does beer Help?

We have posed this question, and have heard the following ways that beer helps. . . (feel free to submit yours)

1. planning. (Planning beers, anyone??) 
2. plotting.
3. tie it all together.
4. break it all apart.
5. some smile.
6. some cry.
7. some dance/sing.
8. some think they can dance/sing.
9. shy people get lucky.
10. understanding.
11. Forgetting
12. It just helps, dammit!

For Sale

We now have “Beer Helps” shirts available for sale through our website. Black, organic cotton, with gold “Beer Helps” printed on front chest and our web address  “www.beerhelps.net” across shoulders on back. Only $15 plus shipping. Holidays are coming, no? Click here to go directly to sales page.

As always, please let us know by return if you’d like to be taken off this list.

More to come

Sincerely,

Kelly Taylor

Brewmaster

Kelso of

www.beerhelps.net