Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Hey Guys,
Most of you probably already know this, but each month we send out an email detailing all the happenings for the coming month.  I sent the October one out this morning.  If you didn't receive it and would like to, please join our mailing list! 
You can do this one of three ways.
  1. Visit our website and enter your email in the box labeled "Join Our Mailing List" on the bottom right of the home page.
  2. Next time you're at Diggs fill out the space designated for new mailing list email addresses and leave it for your server 
  3. Leave me a comment on here or Facebook with your email address
I only send an email when something cool is happening, or at the end of each month for the next, so it's not like I'm spamming your Inbox 17 times per day.  There is also a full list of our draft beers in each newsletter, and links to our website and Facebook account.  If you have no interest-- keep checking in on here for CK updates!
Have a great Wednesday!
And don't forget about the TAP TAKEOVER NEXT WEEKEND!
Sten
Hex is categorized as an American Amber/Red Ale ABV of 5.40 percent.  I'm not sure why that makes it an Octoberfest, but I don't make the rules.  It's kind of sad that the Magic Hat brand craze has worn off a little from this time last year...
 
Beeravocate describes Hex as:
"A malty amber ale with hints of toffee and caramel and a slightly smoky finish."
 
That's pretty much dead on, from my experience.  This is one of the few beers I actually like by Magic Hat Brewing.
I don't have too much else to say on that.
 
If you'd like more information on this beer and other Magic Hat products, try these sites.
 
 
Goodnight.
Sten

Friday, September 23, 2011

I was thinking about it, and this is shaping up to be possibly the best Fall ever!

Here's why (Yes I made a list!):

  1. I just found out the LIONS are having a MONDAY NIGHT GAME this season!!
  2. Oktoberfest (and the $3.50 Oktoberfest Beer Special) runs through the end of October
  3. the TIGERS are in the PLAYOFFS!  The Coney Dogs Special lives on!
  4. Halloween is coming up!  (costume ideas??)
  5. Three words:  RED WINGS HOCKEY
  6. SHORT'S Tap Takeover (Oct 7th & 8th)
  7. Thanksgiving (My favorite Holiday!)
  8. ATWATER BLOCK BREWING Tap Takeover (November, details to come)
  9. The end of some of the road construction??  PLEASE??
  10. Anything else guys?

Let me know.

Sten

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Hello,
Apparently I forgot a few beers for the Short's Weekend event the last time I posted (oops).
Here's a revised list

*CK Diggs Tap Takeover List:*

The Magician

Huma-lupa-licious

Chocolate Wheat

Noble Chaos  

Publican Porter

Black Cherry Porter (3 yr old BCP!!)  <-----I don't know what that means!?!
Whiskey Sour (key lime pie blended w/ belgian sour aged in bourbon barrels)

ContraversiALE

Nicie Spicie

Good Samaritan

Bludgeon Yer Eye
Pontius Pilsner

Spruce Pilsner

Bourbon Wizard
Soft Parade
Pandemonium Pale Ale
Bellaire Brown

And here's some more info/ a pretty ad.



Bye Friends,

Sten

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Monday, September 19, 2011

Hey all,
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I know I mentioned it in the last post, but I'm so excited about the Tap Takeover by Shorts next month, I'm going to mention it a few (tons) more times.  A reminder that it's October 7th and 8th.  We'll only be getting in one small keg of each flavor, and once it's gone, that's it!  So I recommend coming in earlier rather than later if you have a favorite or one flavor that's really important for you to try... I wouldn't want you to miss out. 
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I'm pretty stoked to have the Noble Chaos back for a bit myself.  I tried it once, we ran out the next day and it was heart-breaking. So, if you happen to get the last glass during this event, expect nothing short of a tackle from me.
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Did anyone go to the Lion's Game?
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Other than that, I'm pretty excited for the first Red Wings Game of the (Pre-) Season coming up!  It's the most wonderful time of the year-- HOCKEY SEASON!  If you don't agree, you still have Football and Baseball...
Okay, see you later Friends,
Styn

Sunday, September 18, 2011

Hey guys--

Exciting News!


For the first time ever- announcing the Short's Tap-Takeover list:
Here's the deal.  You all love Short's Brews, so we're featuring as many as we can for an entire weekend!  I've included the beers we will have available below.  Try a few flavors at a time by ordering a beer sampler-- it has four 5oz mini-drafts.  Stay tuned for special pricing...

This will be happening on October 7th and 8th...

*CK Diggs Tap Takeover List:*

The Magician

Huma-lupa-licious
Chocolate Wheat
Noble Chaos  
Publican Porter
Black Cherry Porter (3 yr old BCP!!)
Whiskey Sour (key lime pie blended w/ belgian sour aged in bourbon
barrels)

ContraversiALE
Nicie Spicie
Good Samaritan
Bludgeon Yer Eye
Pontius Pilsner

Spruce Pilsner
Bourbon Wizard


So excited!

Stay tuned for more details!

Sten

Friday, September 16, 2011

Onto the next Oktoberfest:  Hacker Pschorr
This, like the Spaten, is one of the original German Oktoberfests, and one of few allowed at the Oktoberfest celebration in Munich each year.  Although it's not my favorite, it's still delicious!
Here's what Best Beer Buzz had to say about the beer:
"Hacker-Pschorr Oktoberfest is one of six Oktoberfest beers permitted at the annual Oktoberfest festival in Munich, Germany, brewed by the Hacker-Pschorr Brewery (Hacker-Pschorr Bräu GmbH) also located in Munich. It is a traditional Bavarian Amber Oktoberfest that strictly follows the Reinheitsgebot Purity Law of 1516 and brewed with natural Spring Water, caramelized Barley, a traditional Hacker-Pschorr Yeast and noble Hallertau Hops for an alcohol content of 5.8% ABV and 28 IBUs over an original gravity of 13.7% by volume, packing in 185 calories per serving."


Find more information on Hacker Pschorr Oktoberfest and all your other favorite brews by Best Beer Buzz here.

I'm not sure what he is referring to when he says, "original gravity."  Anyone care to clue me in?  Still, come in and try the Hacker Pschorr Oktoberfest out... just $3.50 all month long.  If you're not a fan of the Oktoberfest Marzen-deliciousness, we have the original Hacker Pschorr Weisse as well (regular price, of course), and many many others too!


Sten


Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Hey all,
 
It's September, and that means it's time for Oktoberfest!  We are fortunate enough to have 6 different varieties on draft this season. 
  1. Spaten Oktoberfest
  2. Hacker Pschorr Oktoberfest
  3. Bell's Octoberfest
  4. Atwater Block-toberfest
  5. Magic Hat Hex
  6. Samuel Adams Octoberfest
 
Let's start with my personal favorite-- Spaten Oktoberfest.  This was my favorite flavor last year, so I'm a little biased, plus it was one of the darker varieties.  Since all I can think of to describe it is that it's dark and delicious, slightly sweet and roasty tasting--Here's what Johnie from Beeradvocate had to say about the brew:
 
"Deep golden amber with a huge fluffy white head ... Smells of malt in spades. Bready caramel and burnt sugar mixed with just enough earthy floral hops to keep it from being sweet. Taste is rich and malty. Melanoids mixed with bread and grain with a spicy floral hop bite that keeps everything in check. Medium body and carbonation level, rich sweet malty mouthfeel. Light and easy to drink."
 
What's your favorite Oktoberfest?
 
Sten

Sunday, September 11, 2011