BEER: NEW ARRIVALS 08/22/08

NEW RELEASES THIS WEEK

1. AVERY "ALE TO THE CHIEF" (8.75% Imperial Pale with sweet pineapple notes)-$8.99+tx

2. AVERY "THE KAISER" (10.03% Imperial Oktoberfest Lager-$8.99+tx

3. AVERY "THE BEAST"(16% Imperial Grand Cru made w/blackstrap molasses)-$9.99+tx

COMING SOON

OMMEGANG "CHOCOLATE INDULGENCE-Expected on Tuesday 08/26

BEER: NEW RELEASES

I just got in a few very interesting, limited edition beers I thought you all might want to know about.



1. MIKKELLER BLACK-17.5% Russian Imperial Stout-$18.99+tx *Limited Quantities*



2. MIKKELLER "IT'S ALIVE!"-Flemish Wild Ale-$16.99+tx *Limited Quantities*



3. MIKKELLER MONK'S BREW- Dark Belgian Ale-$16.99+tx *Limited Quantities*



4. JOPEN KOYT-Gruit-style ale-$15.99+tx



5. DE PROEF FLEMISH PRIMITIVE #'s 3,4, and 6-$15.99+tx



We also have STONE VERTICAL EPIC 08/08/08 for $6.99 a bottle. It is also available for purchase by the case.



Cheers!



dave

NEW BEER RELEASE! HITACHINO XH

We have just recieved a small shipment of Hitachino Nest XH, an ale aged in Shochu barrels. This beer is very hard to come by, and so sales will be limited to one bottle per customer per visit at $6.99+tax.

HOPS
Chinook, Styrian Goldings

MALTS
Pale, Caramel, Munich, Chocolate

ORIGINAL GRAVITY
1079

ALCOHOL BY VOLUME
7.00%

STYLE
Strong Belgian brown ale matured in distilled sake barrels for three months


CHEERS!

-Dave

BEER OF THE MONTH CLUB:AUGUST

ATTENTION BEER OF THE MONTH CLUB MEMBERS!
If you haven't heard already, Beer of the Month for August is now available for in-store pickup. This month's selections are:

1. DRIE FONTINEN SCHAERBEEKSE KRIEK-a limited release lambic using only the finest cherries of the Schaerbeek region.

2. BRASSERIE ELLEZELLOISE LA BIERE DES COLLINES SAISIS-artisinal witbier made in small batches

Anyone who wishes to join Beer of the Month Club can inquire through the blog, or drop by the store during our regular hours. Or you can call us at 415--255-0610.

Cheers!

dave

BEER: NEW RELEASES 07/20/08

1.BROUWEIJ DE REGENBOOG t'SMISJE FIORI
Limited Edition Spiced ale

2.BROUWERIJ DE REGENBOOG t'SMISJE BB BOURGONDIER-12%abv Belgian strong ale

3.BROUWEIJ DE REGENBOOG VUUVE-unusual spiced wheat beer from Brugge

4.BROUWERIJ DE REGENBOOG WOSTYNTJE-Small batch ale from Brugge made with mustard seed

5. BIRRIFICIO DI COMO MALTHUS BALUBA-Extremely Limited Italian dark ale, brewed with pineapple, apricot, ginger and rue

6.BARLEY BB10 DEXI-Small batch Italian ale brewed with
Cannnonau grapes and orange peels

7.BIRRA TROLL PALANFRINA-Small batch Italian Castagna ale, brewed with cestunt flowers, dried chestnuts, chestnut honey and chestnut jam

8.BIRRA TROLL SHANGRILA-Small batch Italian ale, brewed with anise, pepper, tandori and curry

9.BIRRA TROLL SHANGRILA FUME-Small batch Italian ale, brewed with peated and smoked malt

10.BIRRIFICO ITALIANO SCIRES-Highly carbonated Italian ale with sour cherries. Very limited

11.DE DOLLE ARABIER-The light, perfectly balanced spring release from Esen

12.DE DOLLE EXTRA EXPORT STOUT-Strong, dark Belgian-style stout

13.HARVEY'S ELIZABETHAN ALE-Bottle-conditioned vintage English strong ale

14.GEORGE GALE CONQUEST ALE MASTERBREW 2001-Vintage strong bottle-conditioned pale ale

15.GEORGE GALE PRIZE OLD ALE 1996-Vintage strong bottle-conditioned old ale

16.1809 BERLINER WEISSE-Sour, acidic style native to Berlin. Very interesting and unique

17. FARSON'S LACTO MILK STOUT-The only beer available from Malta. Lactose added after fermentation creates a condensed milk type sweetness

Cheers!

Dave

BEER-NEW ARRIVALS: 07/08/08

Stone's 12th anniversary ale has finally arrived! This 9.2 % bitter chocolate oatmeal stout is just another remarkable entry from an always exceptional brewery. Get it while you can for only $6.99

BOTM:JULY

Beer of the Month Club for July is now available for pick up!

July is Strong Beer Month at Healthy Spirits, which is reflected in the most recent BOTM selections:

1. Avery Samel's Oak Chip Aged Barleywine-15.5%

2. Eggenberg Samichlaus-14%

3.Harviestoun Ola Dubh 16-8%

All these beers are available for regular purchase, or through Beer of the Month Club. Beer of the Month Club members recieve these beers at a discounted rate.

Happy drinking!

-Dave

DAVE'S BREWERY OF THE MONTH-JULY

This month,I am featuring URTHEL's line of artisinal ales. All Urthel products will be $1 off for the month of July.

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URTHEL HOP-IT

One of very few Belgian IPA styles,

this ranks among the best. Strong hop

scent, with lemongrass and floral notes.Envelopes the entire palate in an interplay of bitterness and sweetness.

REG.$11.99+tx NOW $10.99+tx

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URTHEL TRIPLE

Vanilla, bubblegum, orchard fruits and spice on the nose. Brown sugar sweetness and biscuity malt mid-palate, with a peppery, spicy finish. Warming finish from the 9%ABV.

REG.$9.99+tx NOW $8.99+tx

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URTHEL VLAEMSE BOCK

This reddish-brown Belgian strong dark ale is somewhere in between a dopplebock and a bruin. Aromas of yeast and roasted malt. Hints of chocolate and coffee. Moderate carbonation. Very smooth and well balanced.

REG. $10.99+tx NOW $9.99+tx

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URTHEL SAMERANTH QUADRIUM ALE

Surprisingly light for a quaddruppel. Spicy, funky, and fruity combinations of citrus and cherries. Soft, chewy carbonation, and a lingering yeasty finish.

REG. $11.99+tx NOW $10.99+tx

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Cheers!

-Dave

BEER OF THE MONTH CLUB

By joining our Beer of the Month Club, you can experience some of the finest ales available in the best way possible, at a discounted rate.

Membership in Beer of the Month includes:

-Detailed tasting notes

-Food pairing notes

-Information on tasting to enhance your experience

-Coupons

-Access to rare and limited bottles

All bottles featured in Beer of the Month are priced at a 15% discount. Other discounts and specials may be offered from time to time. The cost is between $25 and $35 per month, depending on the selections.

Sign up today!

-Dave

WELCOME TO HEALTHY SPIRITS

Healthy Spirits is a specialty boutique in the heart of San Francisco's historic Castro district.

We carry over 400 specialty beers, with an emphasis on Belgian products. We are also well known in the Bay area for our Rami's Mommy's line of Middle-Eastern delicacies, especially our hummus, which is featured in some of the top hotels in San Francisco.

Stop by for a visit, and sample our selection of European chocolates and hand-made sandwiches.

Our knowledgeable and experienced staff would be more than happy to help you customize your tasting with appropriate food pairings, or make suggestions based on your personal taste.