Brewsletter June – Issue 1
4 June 2010
Good news for those of you here in Eastern Washington, it’s June first and you now have two compelling incentives to SCAB (Stop Consuming Awful Beer) up: Firstly, the fine State of Washington’s set of new taxes go into effect and the tax on beer from the “mega-producers” is increasing to the third highest in the nation. Secondly, in case you haven’t heard we at Paradise Creek Brewery happen to be serving our beers now (un-affected by tax hikes) and they’re tasty! Those of you who live in Idaho only have one new reason to SCAB up, but really that’s all you need.
If you made it to our Relatively Amazing Tee Party last week, you now have bragging rights as one of the first few to have tasted our beer and you’ve got yourself a pretty fine tee shirt to back that up. Hopefully the shirt shows off your great features. Everyone had fantastic things to say about the beer and the food…it was gooder than good. But to me, the best part of the day was just getting a little bit closer to everyone. Could there be too much love out there right now?
In one case in particular, we had a gent named Richard who came in and said the following quote,
“I make it a point to visit as many brewpubs as I can as I travel the country and I can say that with out a doubt that yours is one of the finest with an incredible menu and absolutely outstanding beers.”
I’m not sure if that was before or after we comp’d his tab but he was very convincing.
Actually that part about comping his tab is made up but the rest is true. The story wouldn’t have been very funny without the comp’d part. Thanks to Richard, though, for making us feel so peachy about things.
So what’s going on this week? Some exciting stuff. And by exciting, I mean jump up with your fist in the air like the I Love What You Do For Me Toyota commercials. If I may direct your attention to the column at the left you’ll see that we’ve got some daily specials happening as well as the Happiest of Happy Hours from 3-5pm every day! Also MMB tells me to tell you that starting today, we’re open for lunch every day at 11:30am. Tomorrow we’ll be doing a homebrew batch out in the parking lot at 4pm during the Pullman Fresh Farm Market and then on Friday is our wine tasting with Stag’s Leap Cellars almost immediately followed by the Free Film of this week, Alice in Wonderland. I have serious doubts about my punctuation and proper sentence construction in that last paragraph but for some reason I’m okay with it.
See you around? Sure hope so.
Cougar Baseball finds out they’re on the
Road to Omaha @ Paradise Creek Brewery!
¡Cinco Preguntas!
It’s been a while since we’ve had a 5 Questions installment. In these past few weeks we’ve gained several new staff members on board who are handy with the ale, if you know what I mean. This issue we’re going to talk with one of our new servers, Ashley. She’s an Art (Graphic Design) student at UI and around here has earned the nickname Cutie Von
Cutes. Actually that last part’s not true. But now it is.
Cutes. Actually that last part’s not true. But now it is.1. Here’s the new token question: What’s your fave Paradise Creek Brew?
I really like the Dirty Blonde. I like how it’s got kind of a sweet malty flavor. And it’s not too hoppy. Most girls don’t like really bitter beer.
2. What have you been watching on your DVR lately?
DVR? I don’t even have cable. Actually, I don’t even have the internet! I go to the Rec Center at UI to watch TV because they have personal screens on their machines. I plan my elliptical workouts so I can catch Grey’s Anatomy.
3. Your choices are Dancing With The Stars or Biggest Loser: Which program would most likely lead to an addiction to pain killers? Please explain (extra credit for using “vapid” and “kills more brain cells than a frat boy during rush week”).
Dancing With The Stars. Actually I was just watching it because Kate Gosselin was on and I’m a Kate fan. Jon’s a piece of crap.
4. Black leggings and brown Uggs. I don’t get the trend. Explain.
It gets COLD! Leggings and furry Uggs keep you warm, they’re comfortable and they’re hip. Black & brown are coming back.
5. Vampires and Zombies are more popular than ever these days. Yeah, these days. Twilight or Buffy?
Buffy was before my time and Robert Pattinson is hot. Twilight wins.
Hopefully this has given you just a bit more insight into the mysteriously fun (in a weird way) world of Paradise Creek Brewery.
Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars
Friday, June 4
Sauvignon Blanc 2007
A symphony of delicious flavors and aromas come together in this lively and vibrant wine, including ruby red grapefruit and lemonlime, peach and nectarine, tropical notes of guava and mango, and a hint of fresh-cut grass. Try this wine with grilled prawns and peach salsa, or a spring vegetable risotto with fresh spinach, asparagus and peas.
Normally $20, tasting night $18
Karia Chardonnay 2007
A cornucopia of aromas emerges from this wine, with apple, white peach and orange blossom joining subtle layers of roasted almond and vanilla cream. Similar flavors are enjoyed on the palate with additional citrus notes. A delicate honey tone is supported by bright acidity all the way through the toasty brioche finish. This versatile and food-friendly wine is easily enjoyed with butternut squash ravioli with sage brown butter, shrimp scampi, or a pecan-crusted roast loin of pork.
Normally $25, tasting night $22.50
Merlot 2006
This wine is wonderfully aromatic with intense fruit notes of cherry, pomegranate, plum and strawberry, laced with spicy accents of vanilla, white pepper, and cinnamon. The aromas carry over to the palate, with an additional touch of milk chocolate. Subtle tannins gently grip the palate of this gracefully structured wine. A versatile wine with holiday fare, from herb-stuffed turkey to crown roast of pork with cornbread stuffing.
Normally $36, tasting night $32.40
Artemis Cabernet Sauvignon
Focused and complex, the wine opens with aromas and flavors of black fruit—blackberry, currant, and plum—that slowly give way to layers of nutmeg, rosemary, grilled game, and warm pie crust. This firmly structured and full-bodied wine gains depth and richness through the finish. Enjoy this wine with filet mignon with green peppercorn cream sauce or braised veal shanks with green olives and capers.
Normally $46, tasting night $41.40
The Final Four
Fade in to me passing out tee shirts and talking about Nelly Furtado at our Relatively Amazing Tee Party…
Me – How’s it going guys? How’d you like some free tee shirts?
Other person – Are you the one that writes the Brewsletter?
Me – So what sizes do you all wear?
Other person – What’s your name?
Me – Emmett Fitz-Hume. Not true, my name is Scott.
Other person – You are the Brewsletter guy! Can you put me in the next Brewsletter?
Me – So what sizes do you all wear?
Fade out…
1. My #1 pet-peeve: When people say “borrowed” when they should say “lent.” It happens. Believe me. Listen for it.
2. This is a Public Service Announcement: Now that Merry Cellars is no longer in the OPO, we carry just about every single one of their wines in the shop. Including their Carmenere and Tempranillo. This is the end of the Public Service Announcement and the beginning of something beautiful.
3. Just a side note…I could have covered Kobe.
4. My #2 pet-peeve: When The Girl leaves the sponge wet and in the sink.
Dear The Girl: Sorry for mentioning that. I couldn’t help myself.
This sentence is here strictly to take up space.
Have the greatest Tuesday ever.
Your BFFs at Paradise Creek Brewery
