Bacchus E-Lines Holiday 2014 6633 Nieman Rd. Shawnee, KS 66203 913 962 2501 bacchus@bacchus-barleycorn.com Bacchus & Barleycorn will be open regular hours throughout the holiday season. We will close at 4:00 pm on Christmas Eve and be closed Christmas Day. Regular hours will resume on December 26. We will close at 4:00 pm on New Year s Eve and be closed on New Year's Day. Regular hours will resume on January 2, 2015. We wish you a safe and Happy Holiday Season. Thank you for your continued support and we look forward to meeting your fermentation needs in 2015. Customer Appreciation The November Customer Appreciation Experimental Brewing presentation was quite informative as well as lots of fun. Dan did a great job and introducing of the attendees to beers with fruit, herbs and spices and others with things to think about as they consider experimenting with new flavors in their fermentation. Mark your calendar for the next two events: Join us for a Holiday Toast with a little Merlot Ho Ho and more surprises on Thursday, December 11 th, 6:00-8:00 and Wednesday, January 14, 6:00-8:00 featuring California Riesling, Australian Petit Verdot, Flaked Out Stout and just a couple flavors/aromas for troubleshooting at 7ish. Holiday Shopping Check out the new products and sale items for stocking stuffers and gift ideas. Our knowledgeable staff can assist shoppers in selecting gifts for home fermenters. Bacchus & Barleycorn Gift Certificate always fits. Available in any value. It's the gift givers choice. American Homebrewers Association (AHA) Membership Give the gift that keeps on giving, an AHA membership. Membership includes a subscription to Zymurgy with five issues annually, so the individual who receives the gift membership will be reminded of your thoughtfulness as each issue arrives. As an added bonus, if the membership gift card is activated by December 31, 2014, a FREE copy of Designing Great Beers by Ray Daniels will be mailed shipped within two to three weeks of activation. January Seminars Because seating is limited, seminars will require preregistration with a nominal ($10.00) non-refundable registration fee payable at the time of registration. Saturday, January 24, 1:00-4:00 - Introduction to Brewing This seminar will demonstrate just how easy it is to get started homebrewing. We'll be making a one gallon batch of beer using specialty grains and extract. The process is the same for a five gallon batch, there's just larger quantities. We'll be discussing sanitizing and equipment as well as what we are doing and why during each step of the process. New Products Yes, a new addition to our popular 5 gallon line of Bacchus Batch recipe kits, by request. Belgian Dark Strong A rich malty strong full bodied brew with hints of
dark caramel, Munich-type malt and fruity, spicy flavors. As it ages it can take on dark fruit like raisin, prune, dark cherry or fig aromas and flavors. One 2014 Tailgating Bacchus Style guest who reportedly doesn't care for beer described it as a malted milkshake with a kick. I believe we have a convert! $72.50 The easiest way to apply Shrink Capsules and get the best looking results is with the Shrink Tool/Bag Decapper Combo. Just slip the shrink capsule on the bottle, place the shrink tool over the shrink capsule, and holding the tool against the bottle, dip in boiling water. It takes no more than 3 seconds to shrink the capsule with perfect results every time. As a bonus, there is a bag decapper on the handle end of the tool which makes taking the cap off wine bags a breeze. $4.95 Shrink Capsules, Pink PVC Shrink Capsules with Tear Tabs These heat shrink capsules are easy to apply by dipping in boiling water. They may also be applied using a heat gun, or a blow dryer but the results are not generally as smooth. Regular shrink capsules (30mm x 55mm) fit standard cork finished bottles. Dozen $1.45 Auto-Siphon Tip Replacement anti-sediment tip for the mini and regular Auto-Siphon. $4.15 One Gallon Brewers Starter Kits Includes: 2 Gallon Bucket with Drilled and Grommeted Lid 1 Gallon Glass Jug #6 Fermentation Lock Mini Auto-Siphon 4 ft. Syphon Hose Easy Clean, 8 oz. Red Barron Capper Pocket Thermometer Hydrometer 10 inch Test Jar 1 Gallon Bacchus Batch Recipe Kit $89.90 One Gallon Bacchus Batches Recipe Kits Autumn Sunset (Red Ale) Steeping Grains and Extract Recipe Red ales occupy a permanent position on the fare of many of today s Brew Pubs. Red ales are characterized by reddish hue that ranges red/golden to auburn, a full bodied malty sweetness offset by a medium to high hop bitterness. Hop aroma and flavor are low to medium with a slightly sweet finish. They may be described as the ale counterpart to the German OktoberFest/Marzen. $15.00 One Gallon Cascade Pale Ale ( American Pale Ale) Brew in a Bag All Grain Recipe The American Pale Ale is an American adaptation of their British counterpart using indigenous American ingredients. With a foamy white head atop this amber-colored ale, the citrusy Cascade hop is showcased throughout beginning with the aroma of Cascade and following with the flavor. It finishes crisp smooth, pleasantly dry and full of Cascades. $15.50 One Gallon Waves of Wheat Extract Recipe Wheat beer is a very popular summertime beverage around the world. Wheat beers are generally low to medium bodied, low hop bitterness and flavor and low alcohol, usually 3.5 to 4.2 percent. Germany produces a distinctive style of wheat beer called weizen. It has a characteristic phenolic spicy aroma and flavor often associated with clove and banana or bubble gum which is produced by the weizen yeast. American wheat beers have a clean crisp flavor profile lacking any of the phenolic characteristic of German Weizen. What is most interesting is that the same recipe will produce either style of beer by just changing the yeast. $16.50
Soda Starter Kit $25.45 2 Gallon Bucket Drilled and Grommeted Lid Vintage Shop Spigot 1 ft hose Easy Clean Choice of Yeast: Lalvin EC-1118 Red Star Champagne Muntons Ale Choice of Soda Extract: Birch Cherry Cola Cream Ginger Orange Root Beer Sarsaparilla Holiday Ideas on Sale through December 31, 2014 Muntons Premium Gold Berry Fruit Cider 25% Off Ready to drink in just three weeks, Berry Fruit Cider would be a great addition to your holidayspread or as a gift. That gift could be a cider kit of bottles of the finished cider. Muntons Premium Gold Berry Fruit Cider is quite simply the finest cider brewing kit you can buy. Muntons has used the highest quality apples and berries to create a crisp and authentic taste. Great care has been taken to ensure all of the apple and berry flavor and character is retained. To guarantee consistent brewing, this cider kit also contains a special cider yeast to ensure optimum brewing and crystal clear results. By following the simple instructions you will produce a West Country-style cider which is perfectly balanced with just the right amount of acidity. One thing for sure is that once you've experienced the satisfying taste of Muntons Premium Gold Berry Fruit Cider, nothing else will do. Makes 30 pints. This kit is not gluten free. Sale Price valid through December 31, 2014 or while supply lasts. Regular Price $52.95 Sale Price $39.72 Sake Kits 25% Off Packet includes Koji mold spores, and makes to 22 liters of Sake, with alcohol of 14-18%. Additional ingredients required are 4.2 lbs of medium grain rice, wine yeast (Lalvin EC-11118 or Wyeast #4134 Sake Yeast is recommended) and 5 gms citric acid. Sale Price valid through December 31, 2014 or while supply lasts. Regular Price $12.79 Sale Price $9.59 Chrome Faucet Head 50% Off The industry standard! This faucet head is universal and will fit on almost any shank or tower. This is where the beer comes out! Quick handle action. Chrome finish with stainless lever. Faucet screws onto the shank or tower. Any tap marker (faucet handle) will screw onto this. Does not include handle. Sale Price valid through December 31, 2014 or while supply lasts. Regular price $24.95 Sale Price $12.48 Wyeast 4 th Quarter Private Collection Strains Available October December 2014 Wyeast Private Collection strains this quarter have returned as the people's choice. Refer to our October Bacchus E-Lines for a complete description. Wyeast West Coast IPA, 1217-PC, 3655-PC Belgian Schelde Ale, and 3726-PC Farmhouse Ale Tips & Tidbits Clove-Like Characteristic Clove-like characteristic are produced by Bavarian Wheat or Weihenstephan Yeast as well as the wild yeast, saccharomyces diastaticus. It is a result of increased production of 4- vinyl guaiacol. It is said that wheat produces more than barley. Clove-like characteristic can also be a result of small amounts of chlorine from residual bleach sanitizer
or adding municipal tap water which has been treated with chlorine to the fermenter. When not desired, clove-like characteristic can be prevented by choosing a different yeast and reducing fermentation temperature. When clove is desired, warmer temperature will produce more clove-like characteristics and cooler temperature will produce less. Reducing the percentage of wheat in the grain bill can also reduce clove-like production. Wine and beer makers alike can reduce unwanted clove-like characteristic by reviewing sanitizing procedure. Always rinse chlorine sanitizer well. If adding water with chlorine to the fermenter, boil it first. If the water has chloramines, charcoal filter or add Campden Tablets (1 tablet per 20 gallons of water). Clove-like characteristics are only appropriate in Bavarian Wheat, Many Belgian Ales, spiced or mulled wines and ciders. Looking to learn more about flavor characteristic? Plan to attend our January Customer Appreciation where our presentation and discussion will even include 'doctored' samples. Time is running out to reserve your Winexpert Limited Edition Wine Kits with the order deadline being 5:00 pm December 7th. This year s Limited Edition varieties are phenomenal! These kits have established a well-deserved reputation for delivering unsurpassed quality and the three red and two white wines from world-renowned wine regions continue the tradition. Winexpert Limited Edition Program 2014 marks their 25 th Anniversary Limited Edition 2014 marks the 25 th Anniversary of Winexpert's Limited Edition program! Which by the way, is the biggest, longest running and most successful limited release program in the industry. We're frequently asked, Why is this the 2014 program when we get our kits in 2015?. That's simply because the grapes and juice used to produce these kits is from the 2014 crush. (You're gonna have to try harder to stump us.) This milestone provides an opportunity to reflect on the past and look to the future. In honor of their 25th Anniversary, Winexpert is reintroducing four of the most popular wines from past limited releases plus a special anniversary blend, aptly named Triumph. The Limited Edition kits come complete with additives and instructions and include a coordinating package of 30 labels. Here s how the program works. Due to the popularity of the limited edition program, sales are made on a reservation basis. The program completely sells out year after year. Don't miss out on this unique product that is only available for a short time. Fill out the form at the bottom of this sheet and return it to Bacchus & Barleycorn by mail (6633 Nieman Rd, Shawnee, KS 66203), fax (913 962 0008) or e-mail (bacchus@bacchus-barleycorn.com) by close of business (that's 5:00) Sunday, December 7, 2014. You will be notified as the wine kits are received each month at Bacchus & Barleycorn. Payment is due when you pick up your wine kits. Here are the 2014 varieties: January 2015 Australian Shiraz Viognier The Region: Riverland, South Australia
This sun-kissed agricultural haven of South Australia boasts ripe examples of Shiraz and Viognier. The cool waters of the Murray River irrigate growing region, which lies just northeast of Adelaide. This Northern Rhône-inspired blend takes the spicy, strong and tannic red grape Shiraz and softens its edge with the voluptuous white grape Viognier. This wine is a beautiful marriage of black cherry, smoky plum, and black pepper from the Shiraz and hints of exotic jasmine flower, ripe apricot and juicy peach from the Viognier. Enjoy this full-bodied wine with grilled lamb with an apricot-mint stuffing or barbecued ribs coated with a sticky sauce. If meat is not on the horizon, then try dishes such as grilled vegetable kebabs or portobello mushroom burgers. Sweetness: Dry Body: Medium-Full Alcohol: 14%* January 2015 Mosel Valley German Riesling The Region: Mosel Valley,Germany Like scenes from a postcard, the Mosel river winds its way at the bottom of a valley with 700 foot slopes draped in vineyards. These steep slopes are treacherous even for the bravest of grape growers, where the Riesling grape is grown in abundance and is hailed as the great grape of Germany. At 49 latitude north, grapes are at their northernmost limit in terms of cultivation, but the warm sunny southern-facing slopes of this magnificent valley bring the Riesling to its full potential. Riesling, with its pronounced acidity and ability to mask sweetness, is a grape that is happy in a cooler climate. Its notable flavors of lemon, fresh apple and limestone will encapsulate you with its tangy acidic kick and the soft, gentle sweetness on the finish to tie it all together. This wine loves food, and many sommeliers often reach for Riesling as their wild card. The Mosel Valley German Riesling would pair beautifully with schnitzel, white fish, or simply a good book. Sweetness: Off-Dry Body: Light-Medium Alcohol: 10%* February 2015 Washington Triumph The Region: Yakima Valley, Washington Overlooked by Mount Adams and moderated by the Yakima River, this valley is Washington's coolest and oldest wine region. Despite this honor, its macro-climate allows Bordeaux's (or "Meritage" in North America) three big star grapes to ripen well here. The Yakima Valley is known for its agricultural abundance, and grapes are quickly becoming recognized as the powerhouses. This blend of Bordeaux's finest; Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot is proof that "if it ain't broke, don't fix it." These three friends all work so well together and each contributes their individual strength to the wine. Cabernet Sauvignon, or "King Cab", brings the structure with his firm tannins and adds complexity with his aromas of cassis and black currant. Cabernet Franc adds spice, with his peppery nose and red fruit undertones. Merlot
likes to round things out with his approachable plum and cherry characteristics and softer, rounder body. Together, they really do create a harmonious blend. Think of dishes that warm your stomach: beef stroganoff in the winter, steak on the barbecue in the summer, or simply aged cheddar for any time of year. Sweetness: Dry Body: Medium-Full Alcohol: 13.5%* March 2015 California Trio Blanca The Region: Lake County, California Northern California has some of the oldest vineyards on the west coast, with Spanish Missionaries planting back in the 18 th century. Today, the sunny rolling hills of the Lake County are moderated by the cool waters of Clear Lake, the oldest lake in North America. With all of this history, the land is ideally suited for growing a variety of grapes. The three grapes that make up this blend are distinct characters indeed. Chardonnay is the popular and adaptable friend with apple and melon characteristics. Chenin Blanc reflects the soil well in its chalk and citrus aromatics, while its acidity anchors its structure down on the palate. Finally, lady Muscat with her wildly perfumed nose and distinctive "grapey" flavor gives the blend a refreshingly fun and juicy addition. This wine is sip-worthy on its own, but will also pair well with fuller white meats such as roasted turkey or duck, and exotic flavors like curries and south-asian cuisine. Sweetness: Dry Body: Medium Alcohol: 13.5%* April 2015 Italian Super Tuscan with Grape Skins The Region: Tuscany There's a reason artists and lovers flock to this area of the world. Yes, its landscape is arguably among the most beautiful in the world, but more importantly the wine is legendary. Located at the same latitude as Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, this area of Italy sees warm, sunny summer days and nights where the Mediterranean provides a fresh cooling breeze. Winemakers have been making wine here since the 8th century BC and have decided to dedicate roughly 80% of the vineyards to red grape varietals. Super Tuscans are proof that winemakers are also rebels in their own right. In the appellation of Chianti, where rules limited winemakers to certain grape varietals and practices in order to warrant official status, in the 1970s a few winemakers decided to break the rules and make wines that they decided were of superior quality, and disregarded the limitations. Coined "Super Tuscan", this full-bodied wine consists of Cabernet Sauvignon and the native Sangiovese, and has firm tannins, notes of cherry and currant and a long finish. Italy is the land of food and wine, so naturally these wines are a perfect match with food. Sweetness: Dry Body: Full Alcohol: 14%* Please reserve the following wines for me from the 2014 SELECTION LIMITED EDITION series: Name: Quantity Wine Kit Address: Australian Shiraz Viognier (Jan) $139.99
City: Mosel Valley Riesling (January) $135.99 State: Zip: Washington Triumph (February) $139.99 Phone: ( ) California Trio Blanca (March) $135.99 _ E-Mail: Super Tuscan w/ Skins (April) $163.99 Orders must be submitted to Bacchus & Barleycorn by: 5:00 pm Sunday, December 7, 2014 In the New Year, may your right hand always be stretched out in friendship, and never in want. ----------- Irish Toast