HOLY CRAP!! I’m like 40 min away from losing the “post 2 blogs in a week” bet! ..good thing I remembered! 
So its about that time of the year that the “Irish style” beers start coming out.. why not review one!
This one from Lakefront pours out nice and dark with a light brown head. Its got some good head retention and a lot of lacing. Its a great stout with a hint of smokiness to it. I’d talk about it more but then it would be after 9 when I post this..
SCORE!! I win!
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Blatz Market and Liquor Wine Class and Tasting Schedule
Wine Classes by Professional Wine Consultants
Certified Sommelier Nate Norfolk will be hosting wine classes on every third Wenesday, right here at the Blatz. You will taste at least six wines plus there is a power point presentation and snacks.
The cost of the class is $20.
Wednesday, January 20th
Six Great Grapes
New to wine, or just need a refresher course? In this class you will get to taste classic examples of the six leading wine varietals and find out about their history and rise to prominence.
Wednesday, February 17th
Port and Fortified Wines
The perfect way to warm yourself up in the dead of the winter, Port and other fortified wines have a centuries old history and were once the beverage of choice among the aristocracy.
Tuesday, March 16th
Bubbles, Bubbles, Bubbles…
Champagne may be the most popular sparkling wine, but there is whole world of other bubbles out there for all occasions. This class always opens minds and mouths.
Wednesday, April 21st
Syrah/Shiraz
One of the worlds greatest up and coming grape varieties is made in a variety of styles from its home in the Rhone Valley of France to Australia and more recently Washington state.
Wednesday, May 19
Chillin and Grillin
Summer really is the time for wine and this class will prove it. We will drink some summer sippers and patio pounders that will make you think twice about grilling with a beer in your hand.
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This time we grabbed a beer from the 5th oldest continuously operating brewery remaining in the United States, Point Brewery. You only have a few more weeks left to grab this guy, the brewery stops putting it out July 31st!
This is an unfiltered wheat ale that is well balanced using “au naturel” raw and red wheat, then finished with Yakima hops. Its got a pretty weak head but a nice golden color. Its a little light on the wheat beer side, you could definitely put several of them back in one sitting.
For the price its a good deal, plus you get a sweet label with a bunch of implied nudity!
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I actually wrote this a few months ago and never published it. A conversation with @lanora of Next Chapter Book Store sparked me to put it out there…
I’m going to take a moment and deviate from my normal light-hearted quick and easy blog posts to try to bring to light the power of YOU in YOUR community. Now before I go off on a big tangent here I’m not saying you don’t support your community if you shop at Target or Wal-Mart, obviously companies like those employee several people within the community. Anyway, I’ll get on with my actual point now!
Since I have been in business for myself I have taken on a much greater appreciation for where I shop and where the money I spend is actually going. The gas station up the block from my South Milwaukee store is never the least expensive, but I have met the owner, he lives locally and works at his station trying to make a living. Same with the guy who owns the Subway just up the block. Same as me.
Sometimes I feel like I’m the only person who knows what I’m going through and as I lock up the doors and go grab a beer at a bar that one of my friends owns, he is standing behind the bar I realize I’m not alone. Also I realize without each other we wouldn’t survive. Theres no way he can compete with the corporate bar giants the likes of “Bar Louie” and “Buckheads” and I can’t compete against Metro Mart/Pick ‘n’ Save. I never opened my store at “The Blatz” thinking “I’m going to bury the Metro Mart” or any other place that carries beer, wine or liquor. All of these businesses have their place, there will always be people that just want to grab a six pack while getting some groceries and people that want to go to a bar with impersonal or downright rude bartenders and pay $9 for a drink. I don’t fault people for that, in fact I myself participate in such activities every now and then. I just want people to think twice before they spend their hard earned buck.
I know several people that will tell me about buying beer or wine or liquor some where else and I ask them why and the response is typically the same, “I was there and it was only $10″. Now I can’t fault them for the “I was there..” part of the argument. I have not forbidden my friends or customers from ever shopping anywhere else. I’m not unreasonable, I would like to get as much business that I can from everyone, but I also know there are times I need gas and am nowhere near my typical gas station. Its the “it was only $10″ part of the argument that makes me want to jump up and scream! I feel like people don’t understand the impact and power of EVERY dollar they spend. Between Facebook, Twitter and my blog there is close to 1000 people that here me plug my store daily. If Half of those people came in once a week and spent their $10 at my store it would pay my rent. Those “only $10″ add up and mean a great deal to us little guys.
I don’t expect everyone to now only spend their money at locally owned stores. I just urge you to take a moment, get to know some of the local small business owners, if you have the 2 extra minutes it takes to go to their place do it. After you have made your purchase you can feel good about that dollar staying local and going on to be spent again locally.
Joe
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..this is attempt number 3 to post this blog and I have yet to figure out to copy it before I hit “publish” so its also going to be time number 3 writing it! *shakes fist at computer*
For anyone familiar with Dogfish Head brewery you know they don’t mess around when it comes to their beer. The Palo Santo (holy tree) Marron Brown Ale is no exception. It is aged in Paraguayan Palo Santo barrels that are typically used by wine makers. This Friggin’ beer is 12% ABV but you would never know it! You definitely get some caramel and vanilla flavors but the most interesting flavor comes from the wood its aged in. There are also some familiar flavors that you would recognize from a traditional brown ale. The $13.99 a four pack these guys cost is totally worth it, I don’t know how long I’ll be carrying it though so if you want it hurry down!
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I typically order a good variety of seasonal beers but this one definitely peaked my curiosity being brewed with beet extract and all. I actually sold through the first case in less then a week and didn’t even get to try one making it even more intriguing to me. So since I haven’t written a blog in a while I figured this would be a good pick!
The first thing you notice is the slight pinkish color, not quite as deep as a berry weis, but certainly noticeable. Nothing too crazy on the nose, but I’m also just getting over a cold so I’m sure that doesn’t help. I gave it a good swig, thankfully the beet isn’t over powering. In fact, the beet barley comes through except for a little bit on the finish. I was a little surprised considering Magic Hat’s #9 and H.IPA and others I have had, it makes sense though. Most summer seasonal are light easy drinking beers that you can put quite a few back in one sitting. I would say that is a pretty accurate description of the Wacko, but If you want to try it, stop in!
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To Everyone Who Supports This Bill:
All I ask of you is to consider this:
If someone told you that you now have to make an extra house payment this year where would you get that money? You would have to either tell your employer that you are suddenly worth more money or get a new job.
So what do you want me and every other small business owner in Milwaukee to do? Raise our prices or get new jobs?
Thank You,
Joe Woelfle
Blatz Market & Liquor
1121 N. Broadway Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53202
www.blatzliquor.com
PLEASE COPY AND PASTE AND SEND TO: emprel@milwaukee.gov
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